Singer 1408 - User Manual

List of contents EN Machine Basics Sewing General Information Maintenance and Troubleshooting Principle Parts of the Machine..............................................................................................................................................2/4 Connecting Machine to Power So...

Indice E Partes de la máquina Enhebrando la máquina Cosiendo Información General I Mantenimiento y solución de problemas Partes de la máquina ...........................................................................................................................................................3/5...

Table des matières F Les bases de la machine Enfilage de la machine Couture Informations générales Entretien et dépannage Composants principaux de la machine à coudre .................................................................................................................3/5 Branchement de l...

2 1. Thread tension dial2. Thread take-up lever3. Thread cutter4.5.6. Needle plate7. Removable extension table/ accessory storage8. Pattern selector dial9. Bobbin stopper10. Stitch length dial (Model 1409)11. Reverse sewing lever Presser foot Face plate Principal Parts of the Machine EN

E F 3 Partes de la máquina 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10. ( ) 11. Disco de tensión CortahilosCubierta frontalPrensatelasPlaca de la agujaMesa de coser convertible/ caja de accesoriosSelector de PuntadasTope del devanadorDisco selector de largo de puntada Modelo 1409Palanca de retroceso frontal Tirahilos Les ...

Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed. (3) Consult a qualified electricia...

9 Accessories Standard accessories (1) Optional accessories (2) a. All purpose foot b. Zipper foot c. Buttonhole foot d. Button sewing foot e. L-screwdriver f. Seam ripper/ brush g. Spool pin felt (2x) h. Pack of needles (3x) i. Edge/ quilting guide j. Bobbin (3x) k. Darning plate (These 6 accessori...

Winding the Bobbin - Place the thread and Spool pin felt (a) onto the spool pin. (1) - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (2) - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle. (3) - Push bobbin spindle to right. (4) - Hold thread end. (5) - Step on foot control pedal. (6) -...

Inserting the Bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. Attention: 1. Open the hinged cover. 2. Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. 3. Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arr...

Lors de la mise en place et du retrait de la canette, veillez à ce que l'aiguille se trouve en position haute maximale. Attention: 1. Ouvrez le couvercle à charnière. 2. Tirez sur le loquet (a) du boîtier et retirer le boîter de la canette. 3. Tenez le boîtier de la canette d'une main. Introduisez l...

Threading the Upper Thread This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly as by not doing so - Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle just slightly begins to descend. Raise the presser foot to ...

17 1 2 3 Raising the Bobbin Thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Extension...

B A C D Thread Tension Upper thread tension Lower thread tension Please note: Basic thread tension setting: "4". (1) To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing...

How to Choose Your Pattern c a b To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selector dial (a). The pattern selector dial may be turned in either direction. The following page shows the recommended range of stitch lengths. Adjust the stitch length with the stitch length dial (b) according to the fab...

25 To begin sewing, set the machine for straight stitch. (1) Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the needle plate. (2) Lower the presser foot lifter, and then step on the foot controller to start sewing. (3) Sewing Straight Stitch...

For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics. It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Blind Hem: Note: Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Fold back (as shown in Fig. 1) against the right side...

31 Sew 4-step Buttonholes Prepare Note: Tips: 1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3cm (1/8") for bartacks to obtain correct buttonhole length; mark buttonhole size on fabric (a). 3. Place fabric under the foot, so...

F 32 Preparación Nota: Consejos: 1. Quite el prensatelas de usos múltiples y coloque el prensatelas para hacer ojales (a). 2. Mida el diámetro y el espesor del botón y agregue 0.3cm (1/8") para que las presillas tengan la longitud correcta del ojal; marque el tamaño del ojal en la tela (a). 3. C...

F 34 Pegado de botones (Sólo Modelo 1408) Instalar la placa cubre impelentes. (1)Cambie el prensatelas al especial para coser botones. (2) Coloque el trabajo abajo del prensatelas.Coloque el botón en la posición deseada y baje el pie.Fije el Selector de Puntada en la segunda puntada de Zig- zag (com...

37 Free Motion Darning, Stippling * The darning/ embroidery foot is an optional accessory not included with your machine. (1) Install the darning plate. (2) darning/ embroidery foot darning/ embroidery foot For darning, first sew around the edge of the hole (to secure the threads). (5) Free motion d...

38 Zurcido y bordado libre * El prensatelas es un accesorio opcional no suministrado con su máquina. (1) Instale la (2) Retire (3) Fije en la barra prensatelas. La palanca (a) debe estar detrás del tornillo de sujeción de la aguja (b). Presione el prensatelas de zurcir y bordar con firmeza desde atr...

1 2 Installing the Removable Extension Table 39 Hold the removable extension table horizontally, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) To remove the extension table, pull it toward the left. The inside of the removable extension table can be utilized as an accessory box. EN

Attaching the Presser Foot Shank 41 Raise the presser foot bar dge/ quilting dge/ quilting (a) with the presser foot lifter. Attach the presser foot shank (b) as illustrated. (1) Lower the presser foot shank (b) using the presser foot lifter, until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). (2) ...

Relever la barre du pied (a) avec le releveur du pied presseur. Attacher le support du pied presseur (b) comme illustré. (1) Abaisser le support du pied presseur (b) à l'aide du releveur du pied presseur, jusqu'à ce que la découpe (c) se trouve directement au-dessus de la broche (d). (2) Le pied pre...

43 Heavy woolen, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. EXPLANATION Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. 9 (70) to 18 (110).Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9 (70) to 18 (110). Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110). SINGER ® 2020 SINGER ® 2045 SINGER ® 2032 9-11...

44 Guía de selección de agujas/ telas/ hilos GUÍA DE SELECCIÓN DE AGUJAS/ TELAS/ HILOS CALIBRE DE LA AGUJA TELA HILO 9-11 (70-80) 11-14 (80-90) Telas de poco peso - algodones delgados, Voile, sarga, seda, muselina, interlocks (puntadas entrelazadas), tejidos de algodón, tricots, jerseys, crepés, pol...

45 Table de correspondance de l'aiguille, du tissu et du fil GUIDE DE SÉLECTION DE L'AIGUILLE, DU TISSU ET DU FIL 9-11 (70-80) 11-14 (80-90) 14 (90) 16 (100) 18 (110) Tissus légers, cotons légers, voile, serge, soie, mousseline, Qiana, tissu interlock, tricots de coton, tricots, jerseys, crêpes, pol...

Darning Plate 46 For certain types of work, (e.g. darning or free-hand embroidery), the darning plate must be used. Install the darning plate as illustrated. For normal sewing, remove the darning plate. For free-motion sewing it is recommended to use a darning/embroidery foot, available as an option...

48 1 2 Inserting & Changing Needles Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. For best sewing results always use SINGER Brand Needles. Insert the needle A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. (1) B. Th...

Changing the Bulb 1 3 2 50 Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the plug from the main socket!Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V area) or 15 watts (220-240V area). - Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1)- Remove the face plate (B). (2)- Unscrew the bulb and insta...

F 51 Cambio de la bombilla Desconecte la máquina de la alimentación principal retirando el conector desde la toma de corriente. - Afloje el tornillo (A) según se ilustra. (1)- Retire la placa frontal (B).- Desenroscar la bombilla e instalar una nueva (C). (3)- Volver a colocar la placa frontal y apr...

52 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Cause Correction Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches, uneven feed The machine is noisyThe machine jams 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. 2. The thread tension is too tigh...

53 Problemas y soluciones Problema El hilo superior se rompe La aguja se rompe La costura se encoge, la tela se frunce Puntadas arraste no uniforme La máquina hace ruido Máquina obstruida Salto de puntadas Puntadas sueltas desiguales, Causa 1. La máquina está mal enhebrada. 2. La tensión del hilo es...

54 F Problème Cause Solution Le fil supérieur casse Le fil inférieur casse Points manqués L'aiguille casse Points lâches Entraînement irrégulier La machine se bloque enfilée. du porte bobine. 1. Le boîtier n'est pas bien inséré. 2. Le boîtier n'est pas bien enfilé. 3. La tension inférieure est trop ...