Singer TS380+ Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Method of adjustments
Condition Reason (reference pages)
When needle • Needle not inserted • Insert needle correctly or replace
breaks. properly. with correct needle. (page 11)
• Fabric being pulled too hard. • Do not pull the fabric by hand
• Loose needle set screw. Use hand onl to guide the fabric.
• Tighten Screw firmly.
When thread • Incorrect threading. • Thread machine correctly.
breaks. • Bent needle or needle (pages 6, 7, & 8)
point damage. • Replace needle. (page 11)
• Thread tension too tight. Adjust tension. (page 4)
• Thread tangled. • Thread correctly. (page 6, 7,& 8)
• Needle inserted incorrecty. • Insert needle correctly. (page 11)
Thread guide holder not • Swing thread guide holder up.
in the right position. to the end. (page 3)
When stitches • Needle bent or neelde • Replace needle. (page 11)
skip. point damaged. • Set needle firmly in position.
• Needle set loosely. (page 11)
• Incorrect threading. Thread machine correctly.
• Wrong needle used. (page 6, 7,& 8)
• Use Cat. 2020-014.
When stitches are • Thread tension not Adjust tension. (page 4)
irregular. balanced.
When Fabric • Thread tension too tight. • Adjust tension. (page 4)
puckers. • Threading incorrect or • Rethread machine.
tangled. (page 6, 7,& 8)
When the machine • Power line plug not • Connect with power source.
does not operate. connected. (page 3)
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PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, make adjustments as noted below: