Singer maintenance manual

Being a DIY sewer means you can delay those trips to the repairman and use the money saved to support your next sewing project. To learn how to troubleshoot Singer sewing machines just continue to read our article. It is filled with the tips you need to keep your Singer running in tip-top shape. Those may be above your pay grade and skill level. Many stitch problems would qualify under this heading. One would be when your stitches are skipping. This problem usually occurs in a Singer when the needle has not been inserted properly.

To solve this stitch issue, double-check to see if the needle is inserted all the way up and that the flat portion is facing the back of the machine. Then if the stitches appear distorted as you sew, the problem is not with the machine. It is with you trying to help the feed dogs do their work. Stop pushing or pulling the fabric through the needle. This problem also occurs when you are using the wrong presser foot. Just switch the foot to solve this problem. Another problem that can arise with stitches is seeing the fabric pucker or tunnel under stitches.

This means that the fabric needs a stabilizer attached to it to keep it firm. You can use a tear-away or a cutaway stabilizer depending on the fabric you are working on. Finally, if your stitches are looping then you may have a bobbin that was not wound properly. Stop what you are doing and rewind the bobbin.

Then check your tension and threading to make sure they are okay. That booklet should have a schematic drawing to help guide you as you work.

You may need it when you are trying to remember where all the parts go once you start putting it back together. If you do not have a manual visit singer. Next, you should unplug your sewing machine and start to locate all the exterior screws. Remove those and look at the motor. If it is at the back, take it off as well.

At this point, you should be able to see loose threads, lint, or other obstructions. Use tweezers to remove those items and get ready to lubricate the different parts. It is not necessary to remove every part from its positioning to take the sewing machine apart. After you have made the necessary repairs or did the oiling retrace your steps by putting the motor back in place and screw in all the screws.

If it is not seated right, it will not spin. Double-check to make sure the bobbin is in the right place. Then the problem may come from the bobbin winder. You can fix this by loosening the screw and readjusting the bobbin tire so that it makes better contact with the bobbin winder. Then tighten the screw back up. Check to make sure you wound the bobbin thread correctly as this could be one cause as well.

Then you should check the needle. The bobbin is a passive part moving only when the thread is pulled from it. If you have the wrong needle, it is in backward, not fully inserted or if the thread is too thick or thin for the needle these will all cause the bobbin to not spin. Make sure you are using the right needle, it is inserted properly or that you are using the right needle and it is not damaged. The origins of this problem are basically the same as the origins of the previous problem.

First, check to see if you have thread the machine correctly. Both the spool thread and the bobbin thread. These are simple chores to do but they are easy to mess up. Then check your needle and make sure you are using the right one and that it is not bent, broken or the eye is not the right size for the thread.

Or the fabric is too large for the needle. In this case and the previous ones you should replace the needle and make sure it is inserted correctly. Two other sources for this problem could be that you forgot to clean and lubricate the machine.

If you have now is the time to get that chore done. The second problem could be that the machine is out of time. It may not be a common event but it does happen and you may need help from a professional to re-time it correctly. One of the difficulties in discerning this problem is that often it is not the bobbin case that is loose. Sometimes it is the bottom plate that has come loose due to a variety of reasons.

So check that first and save your self some energy and time. If the bottom plate is tight, then your next step is to check the bobbin case. If it is actually loose, you need to check the location of the hinged latch lock. If they are not in their right spot this may be the problem.

Turn your handwheel until the needle is all the way up and pull on the hinged tap until the bobbin case comes out. Next re-install the bobbin case and make sure you hear that click. Once you do then the case should be in place and not loose. As you install the bobbin, you ave to take care that the needle does not come in contact with anything. If everything remains loose, then repeat the process until you hear the click.

Take your time and make sure you are careful as you do this. This may be a simple issue to fix if the problems are limited to the bulb, the power switch, the foot control, and the power cord. Some Singer machines are designed not to work if the light bulb is burnt out or it blew a fuse.

Check the light bulb first to make sure it is in fine working order. Next, you can check the foot control and make sure it is fully inserted into its proper place. If that is not the issue, check your fuses, both in the machine and in your home. Then you should check to see if you pushed the power switch to the on position. It is a stupid mistake but it happens all the time. Finally, you should check the power cord and see if there is a problem with it. Loose or frayed wires can short out the fuses.

Replace the power cord if this is the problem. They are your last stop when it comes to troubleshooting your Singer sewing machine. This may be a case where the wires inside the foot pedal are frayed, broken, or loose.

Now if you know a thing or two about electronics and wiring, then this should be an easy fix for you to get done. I had previously suspend the ability to order hard parts until our flight schedules are stable again.

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