SINGER 484.1244180 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

SINGER

SEWING MACHINE

MODEL 484.1244180

Built by Singer... Backed by Sears

CONGRATULATIONS

— on the purchase of this new Singer* sewing machine. To achieve the most enjoyment and satisfaction from this product, it is recommended that the instruction manual be read through step by step while seated in front of the machine. This will help the operator get to know all of its parts and capabilities.

OWNER’S MANUAL

SINGER * MODEL 484.1244180

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any notification

1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE......................................................................2

Principal Parts......................................................................................................... 3

Accessories..............................................................................................................4

Important Safeguards..............................................................................................5

2. GETTING READY TO SEW.......................................................................................... 6

Connecting the Controller.......................................................................................6

Running the Machine.............................................................................................. 6

Changing Snap-on Presser Feet Changing Screw-on Presser Feet

Changing Needles....................................................................................................8

Removing Needle Plate...........................................................................................8

Replacing Needle Plate...........................................................................................8

Attaching Feed Cover..............................................................................................9

Attaching Blindstitch Guide....................................................................................9

Winding the Bobbin...............................................................................................10

Threading the Bobbin Case...................................................................................11

Threading the Machine......................................................................................... 12

Raising the Bobbin Thread.................................................................................. 13

Adjusting Needle Thread Tension.........................................................................14

Cloth Plate Removal and Replacement.................................................................15

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3. STITCH SELECTION.....................................................................................................16

Adjusting Stitch Width........................................................................................ 16

Adjusting Stitch Length.........................................................................................16

Adjusting Stitch Balance.......................................................................................17

Reverse Stitching...................................................................................................17

Pattern Selection.................................................................................................. 17

Description of Stitches..........................................................................................18

4. SEWING TIPS AND APPLICATIONS.........................................................................19

Fabric, Thread, and Needle Table.........................................................................19

Sewing a Seam...................................................................................................... 20

Guiding Fabric..................................................................................................... 21

Basting...................................................................................................................21

Blindstitching........................................................................................................ 22

Inserting a Zipper..................................................................................................23

Four-Step Buttonhole............................................................................................24

Twin Needle Sewing............................................................................................. 26

Personal Measurements.........................................................................................27

Performance Checklist.......................................................................................... 28

5. CLEANING AND CARING FOR THE MACHINE

Removing Face Plate............................................................................................ 29

Cleaning the Machine............................................................................................29

Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case Replacing Slide Plate

Removing and Replacing Light Bulb...................................................................31

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6. QUICK REFERENCE SETTING GUIDE

7. WARRANTY..................................................................................................................33

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1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

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Principal Parts

1. Carrying Handle

2. Spool Holder

3. Bobbin Winder

4. Hand Wheel

5. Stitch Pattern Selector

6. Stitch Length Control

7. Reverse Stitching Button

7. Buttonhole Balance Dial

8. Power and Light Switch

9. Electrical Rating Label

10. Electrical Connections

11. Speed Controller

12. Slide Plate

13. Bobbin Case

14. Fabric Feed (Feed Dog)

15. Thread Cutter

16. Presser Foot Lifter

17. Cloth Plate

18. Presser Foot

19. Needle Plate

20. Thread guides

21. Top Thread Tension

22. Snap-in Thread Guide

23. Bobbin Winder Tension

24. Stitch Width Control

25. Needle Clamp

Accessories

The following accessories are furnished with this sewing machines:

1. General Purpose Presser Foot (447808) and Needle Plate (447580) are on the machine

when delivered. Use together for most sewing projects.

2. Special Purpose Presser Foot (446492-451) for

decorative stitching.

3. Buttonhole Presser Foot (161927-001)

4. Zipper Foot (507836)

5. Spool Holder (179967-451) for medium and

large thread spools.

6. Small Spool Holder (507664-459) for small thread spools.

7. Needle Pack includes an assortment of types

and sizes.

8. Feed Cover (381459-001) for darning or

embroidery.

9. Extra Bobbins (172336)

10. Blind Stitch Hem Guide (381213)

11. Twin Needle (2025) and Extra Spool Pin

(422250-451) for decorative stitching.

Important Safeguards

1. Disconnect the powerline plug from the electrical outlet when changing needles, feet, or needle plates, or when leaving machine unattended. This eliminates the possibili ty of starting the machine by accidently pressing the speed controller.

2. Before removing the bobbin case, disconnect the powerline plug from the electrical outlet.

3. Because of the up and down movement of the needle, work carefully and watch the sewing area when operating the machine.

4. Do not pull the fabric while stitching as this may deflect the needle, causing it to

break.

5. Before cleaning the machine, disconnect the powerline plug from the electrical outlet.

6. Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact a Sears service center should any adjustment be required.

7. Before changing the light bulb, make sure the powerline plug is disconnected from

the electrical outlet. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine.

8. This machine is designed to use a 15 watt maximum light bulb (#20-6797) only.

This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the International

Electro-technical Commission requirements of the CISPR.

2. GETTING READY TO SEW

To really enjoy sewing, get to know the machine well. This chapter will be valuable in doing just that.

Connecting the Machine

Connecting the Controller

NOTE: Before plugging in the machine, be sure the electrical information on the label (1) below the handwheel agrees with the local electrical supply.

Push plug (2) into the receptacle (3) at the right end of the machine. Then, connect plug (4) to an electrical outlet.

Running the Machine

To turn on machine and sewing light, press rear portion of power switch (5). To turn off machine

and light, press front portion “0” of power switch.

To run the machine and control speed, press the

speed controller (6) with foot. The harder it is pressed, the faster the machine will sew. To stop machine, remove foot from the controller.

NOTE: Do not operate machine without fabric under the presser foot as this may damage the feed and the presser foot.

Changing Snap-on Presser Feet

The accessory feet supplied with the machine fit onto a common shank and are attached easily as follows:

Raise needle to highest point by turning the

handwheel towards the operator.

^ Raise presser foot using lever on rear of

machine.

^ Push up on toe of presser foot (1) until it

snaps off shank (2) and remove foot.

* Place new foot on needle plate with pin (3)

under center of shank.

^ Using presser foot lifter, lower shank onto pin

(3) and push down firmly on presser foot screw (4) until foot snaps into place onto shank.

Changing Screw-on Presser Feet

Special feet which have built-in shanks are

replaced as follows:

^ Raise needle and presser foot.

Loosen presser foot screw (4) with a coin and remove presser foot with shank (5) guiding it towards the operator and to the right.

^ To replace foot, hook it around presser bar

(6) and screw (4). Tighten screw with a coin.

Changing Needles

Removing Needleplate

^ Raise needle to highest position by turning

handwheel towards the operator.

Loosen needle clamp screw (1) and remove

needle.

^ With flat side of needle to the back, insert new

needle into clamp (2) as far as it will go.

^ Tighten needle clamp screw (1) securely.

Check the Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart in this book for correct needle and fabric combinations.

For best results always use genuine singer^

needles.

For either cleaning or use of the optional straight stitch plate (423134), available from Sears parts department, do the following:

Replacing Needleplate

^ Raise needle and presser foot to their

highest positions.

Open slide plate and place thumb under right

side of needle plate (3).

Lift up and pull plate to the right to

remove it from the machine.

^ Holding needle plate as shown, slide it to the

left under the head of clamping pin (4).

^ Press down on right side at (3) until it fits se

curely in place.

Attaching Feed Cover

For darning and free-motion embroidery, the feed cover prevents the feed from moving the material. Attach it as follows:

^ Raise needle and presser foot, and open slide

plate.

^ Slide feed cover on top of needle plate, press ing tabs (1) and (2) into holes in needle plate. Then, close slide plate.

^ To remove, open slide plate. Lift front edge

of cover (3) and pull it away. The optional darning and embroidery foot

(381459-001), available from Sears parts depart ment, may be used.

If operator prefers to do these operations by removing presser foot and shank entirely from machine, be sure presser bar is lowered to main tain proper thread tension.

Attaching Blindstitch Guide

* Raise presser foot and loosen presser foot

screw with a coin.

^ Slip blindstitch hem guide between screw

and presser foot shank.

^ Be sure underside of the guide (5) clears the

slide plate and front of foot.

^ Tighten screw (4) with the coin.

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