Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TS380+ Singer
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TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents | Next Page INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
TS+ TS380+ Previous Page | Next Page T ABLE OF CONTENTS • MAIN PARTS • ACCESSORIES • TRIA L SEWING • ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION • PREPARATION FOR THREADING • TYING ON THREADING • THREADING.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 3 MAIN PARTS 1. Thread guide holder 2. Thread guide helps to ensure a smooth flow of thread. 3. Spool pin and cap holds top thread supply and prevents thread tangling. 4. T ension dial controls thread tension.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 4 MAIN P ARTS continued... 1 1. Needle clamp body holds needle in machine. 12. Presser bar. 13. Thread guide. 14. Needle-Style 2020 size 14 15. Seam guide keeps seam moving evenly . 16. Lower looper forms lower stitch.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 5 ACCESSORIES.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 6 TRIAL SEWING T ake machine out of carton. Swing thread guide holder up until a slight sound is heard that indicates you have reached the operating position. Straighten all threads between thread spools and tension dials until thread are taut.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 7 TRIAL SEWING continued... • Plug in adaptor and foot switch. (If not already plugged in) Note: Internal threading light turns off when foot switch is plug- ged into machine. • Press foot switch to continue sewing fabric (under presser foot).
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 8 SEW OTHER SIDE • Lower needle clamp body to lowest setting. • Use presser foot lifter to raise presser foot.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 9 ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION • Thread tension of your machine has been preset at factory to suit most sewing applications But some threads and fabrics require readjusting thread tension to improve stitch appearance and prevent skipping.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 10 PREPARATION FOR THREADING • Y our machine comes threaded. If you wish to change thread, an easy method for threading is tying on threads. ( refer to page 5 ) • If machine runs out of thread, it is necessary to rethread machine.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 11 TYING ON THREADING • Clip thread in front of needle. • Cut threads close to spools. • Remove old thread spools. • Place new thread spool. • T ie new and old threads. • Pull needle thread until knot appears.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 12 THREADING P A TH A (LOWER LOOPER) STEP 1 • Draw thread (A) through guide (A-1) • Bring thread through guide (A-2). • Use tweezers to place thread into two discs. • Use tweezers to guide thread down through front guide (A-3).
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 13 THREADING P A TH A continued... • Raise lower looper to near internal cover (about 3 mm). This is optimum position for threading lower looper. • Insert threader into left side hole(A-4). • Hold tweezers in right hand and guide thread through threader.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 14 THREADING P A TH B (UPPER LOOPER) STEP 2 • Draw thread of spool (B) through guide (B-1). • Pull thread down to guide (B-2). • Use tweezers to place thread into two discs. • T urn handwheel toward you.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 15 THREADING P A TH B contimued... • Guide thread down through rear guide (B-3). • Place needle clamp body to highest posi- tion. This is optimum position for threading upper looper . • Insert threader into right side hole (B-4).
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 16 THREADING P A TH C (NEEDLE) STEP 3 • Draw thread of spool (C) through guide (C-1). • Pull thread down to guide (C-2). • Use tweezers to place thread into two discs. • Pull thread down through guide (C-3), then up and down through it again.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 17 THREADING P A TH C continued... • Thread needle from front to back. • Draw thread to left. PREPARATION FOR FORMING THREAD CHAIN • Lower needle clamp body to lowest position. • Collect the three threaded threads and place them under presser foot.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 18 START TO SEW • Note: Seam guide is preset to limit stitch width to approximately 11 /64 inch (4.2mm). • Place needle clamp body to lowest position. • Place thread chain 90 to needle. • Place fabric under presser foot touching needle and against seam guide.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 19 SECURING TAIL CHAINS • Apply liquid fray preventer . • Use large needle and thread chains under stitches.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 20 Outside Corner • Sew to point A, one stitch past end of corner . • Raise presser foot. (Push down on lever). • Pivot fabric. • Insert needle at edge. • Continue stitching. Inside Corner • Stitch, stopping on point B.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 21 HEMMING FUNCTION • Fold hem to wrong side. • Fold hem back as shown. • Place folded edge against seam guide. Using thread that matches fabric • Stitch making sure needle just barely catches the fold.
TS+ TS380+ T able of Contents Previous Page | Next Page 22 JOIN TWO PIECES OF FABRIC • Place wrong side of fabric together . • Start sewing fabric. • When finish sewing, pull fabric flat and press. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE • Add one drop of sewing machine oil to highlighted areas after or before using machine.
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 .
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