Singer 384.13012000 Manual De Instrucciones página 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 5
WARRANTY .............................................................. 8 - 9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Cabinet and Tote bags ................................................. 10
Names of Parts ............................................................ 10
Available Accessories and Attachments ...................... 12
GETTING READYTO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ......................... 14
For Your Safety ............................................................. 14
When Finished Sewing ................................................ 14
Operating Instructions .................................................. 14
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................ 14
Setting Spool Pins ........................................................ 16
Presser Foot Lifter ........................................................ 16
Thread Cutter ............................................................... 16
Accessory Box ............................................................. 16
Free-arm Sewing .......................................................... 18
• For free-arm sewing ................................................... 18
• For flat-bed sewing .................................................... 18
Changing Needle ......................................................... 18
Changing Presser Foot ................................................ 18
Presser Foot Types ...................................................... 20
• Zigzag foot ................................................................. 20
• Sliding buttonhole foot ............................................... 20
• Zipper foot .................................................................. 20
• Hemmer foot .............................................................. 20
Replacement Bobbins .................................................. 22
Bobbin Winding ..................................................... 22 - 26
• Removing bobbin case .............................................. 22
• Bobbin winding .................................................... 22 - 24
• Inserting bobbin ......................................................... 26
Threading the Machine ................................................ 28
• Threading the machine .............................................. 28
• Drawing up bobbin thread .......................................... 28
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Straight Stitch ... 30
• Correct tension .......................................................... 30
• Tension is too tight ..................................................... 30
• Tension is too loose ................................................... 30
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch .... 32
• Correct tension .......................................................... 32
• Tension is too tight ..................................................... 32
• Tension is too loose ................................................... 32
Stitch Selector .............................................................. 34
Stitch Length Control .................................................... 34
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance .................................. 34
Reverse Stitch Control ................................................. 34
STRAIGHT STITCHES
Straight Stitch ............................................................... 36
• Starting to sew ........................................................... 36
• Finishing sewing ........................................................ 36
Use the Seam Guides .................................................. 36
Turn a Square Corner .................................................. 36
Topstitching .................................................................. 38
Zipper Sewing ....................................................... 38 - 40
• Fabric preparation ...................................................... 38
• Starting to sew ...................................................... 40
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ............................. 42
Darning ................................................................... 42
Rolled Hem ............................................................. 44
BUILT-IN STITCHES
Basic Zigzag ............................................................ 46
Overcasting Stitch ................................................... 46
Blind Hem Stitch ...................................................... 48
Straight Stretch ....................................................... 48
Rick-rack Stretch ..................................................... 50
Overcast Stretch Stitching ....................................... 50
• Starting to sew ...................................................... 50
Serging .................................................................... 52
DECORATIVE STITCHES
Lace Work ............................................................... 52
Multiple Zigzag Stitch .............................................. 54
Shell Stitch .............................................................. 54
Smocking ................................................................ 56
BUTTONHOLE STITCHES
Buttonhole ........................................................ 58 - 61
• Starting to sew ...................................................... 58
ADDITIONAL STITCHES
Satin Stitch .............................................................. 62
Monogramming ....................................................... 62
Applique .................................................................. 64
Bar Tacking .............................................................. 64
Button Sewing ......................................................... 66
CARE OFYOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ......................................... 68
Cleaning the Feed Dogs ......................................... 68
Cleaning the Shuttle Race ...................................... 70
• Cleaning the shuttle area ...................................... 70
• Replacing shuttle assembly .................................. 70
Oiling the Machine .................................................. 72
• Oil behind the face cover ...................................... 72
• Oil the shuttle area ................................................ 72
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 74
Fabric, Thread and Needle Table ............................ 77
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