Singer 384.13016300 User Manual

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SEWING MACHINE
Owner's Manual
MAQUINA DE COSER
Manual de Instrucciones
MACHINE .&.COUDRE
Manuel d'instructions
Model, Modelo, Modele 384.13016300
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
746-800-012 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ont., M5B 2B8 CANADA www.sears.ca

Singer 384.13016300 Specifications

General

Type	Mechanical
Model	384.13016300
Brand	Singer
Drop Feed	Yes
Free Arm	Yes
Lighting	Yes

Summary

Sewing Machine Safety Instructions

DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock

Safety instructions regarding electric shock hazards.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons

Safety instructions regarding burns, fire, electric shock, and injury.

Singer Sewing Machine Warranty Details

Full 25 Year Warranty on Internal Mechanical Components

Warranty coverage for internal mechanical parts.

Full Two Year Warranty on Electrical Equipment

Warranty coverage for electrical equipment.

Full 90 Day Warranty on All Parts and Mechanical Adjustments

Warranty coverage for all parts and mechanical adjustments.

Sewing Machine Parts Identification

Names of Parts

Sewing Machine Setup and Initial Use

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the sewing machine to power.

Initial Setup and Operation

Setting Spool Pins

Using the Presser Foot Lifter

Needle and Presser Foot Maintenance

Sewing Machine Presser Foot Types

Standard Feet (Zigzag, Zipper, Hemmer)

Specialized Feet (Automatic Buttonhole)

Sewing Machine Bobbin Winding Guide

Removing bobbin case

Bobbin winding

Bobbin Winding Instructions Continued

Inserting the Sewing Machine Bobbin

Threading the Sewing Machine

Threading the machine

Step-by-step guide for threading the machine.

Drawing up bobbin thread

How to draw up the bobbin thread.

Adjusting Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch

Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension

Adjusting Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch

Correct tension

Achieving correct needle thread tension for zigzag stitch.

Tension is too tight

Adjusting for tight needle thread tension in zigzag.

Tension is too loose

Adjusting for loose needle thread tension in zigzag.

Sewing Machine Stitch Pattern Selector

Sewing Machine Stitch Length Control

Using the Reverse Stitch Control

Straight Stitch Sewing Guide

Straight Stitch

Performing Top Stitching

Sewing Machine Zipper Installation

Fabric preparation

Zipper Installation Steps Continued

To sew

Operating the Feed Dogs

How to Darn Fabric

Sewing a Rolled Hem

Built-in Sewing Machine Stitches

Basic Zigzag

Overcasting

Sewing a Blind Hem Stitch

Sewing a Straight Stretch Stitch

Sewing Machine Buttonhole Stitches

Automatic Buttonhole

Automatic Buttonhole Steps

Placement and Starting Point

Slider Adjustment and Length Differences

Creating a Corded Buttonhole

Sewing Buttons to Fabric

Sewing Machine Care and Maintenance

Replacing the Sewing Machine Light Bulb

Cleaning the Sewing Machine Feed Dogs

Cleaning the Shuttle Race Area

Cleaning the shuttle area

Replacing the shuttle assembly

Oiling the Sewing Machine

Oil behind the face cover

Oil the shuttle area

Sewing Machine Troubleshooting Guide

Thread Issues (Needle & Bobbin)

Causes and solutions for needle and bobbin thread problems.

Needle, Stitching, and Seam Quality

Causes and solutions for needle issues, skipped stitches, distorted patterns, and seam puckering.

Fabric Feeding & Machine Operation

Causes and solutions for fabric feeding, machine not working, and noisy operation.

Fabric Thread and Needle Selection Guide