Singer 1004 instruction manual Inserting the Bobbin, Threading the Upper Thread

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INSERTING THE BOBBIN

To insert the bobbin, first remove the bobbin cover plate. Place the bobbin into the bobbin case.

Pull the thread tail to check that the bobbin turns in a counter-clockwise direction. If it turns in a clockwise direction, remove it from the bobbin case, turn it over and replace it into the bobbin case. Pull the thread tail again to ensure that it moves in a counter-clockwise direction.

THREADING THE UPPER THREAD

Threading the upper thread is a simple process, but it must be done correctly in order to achieve the correct sewing results.

Turn the Power On/Off & Speed Control Switch to the “off” position before threading the machine.

Start by raising the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counter-clockwise), and continue turning until the needle just starts to descend.

Raise the presser foot lifter, which will release the tension of the machine.

Note: This step is very important. If the presser foot is not raised so that the tension is released, the result will be a large thread jam on the underside of the fabric when you start to sew.

Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle and take-up lever are in their highest positions.

presser foot lifter

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THREADING THE UPPER THREAD

Place the spool base, thread and spool cap onto the spool pin.

If the thread spool is smaller in size, the spool pin can remain in a horizontal position. Note: If the thread spool has a slit on the end of it, put that end toward the right so that the thread doesn't get caught on it while sewing.

If the thread spool is larger in size, and therefore does not feed properly when it is placed onto the spool pin horizontally, move the spool pin to the vertical position. If the vertical position is used, loosen the spool cap slightly or completely remove it, so that it doesn't prevent the spool from turning while sewing.

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Thread the machine with your left hand while firmly gripping the thread with your right hand in the order shown:

1.Guide the thread through the thread guide at the top of the machine.

2.Pull the thread into the tension discs by pulling the thread down into the channel, as shown.

3.Do a U-turn around the inside of the tab.

4.Pass the thread through the thread take-up lever from right to left. 5.Place the thread into the thread guide.

6.Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back.

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Contents Why is my machine skipping stitches? Why is the thread looping/bunching under my fabric?Introduction Table of Contents Name of PartsPrincipal Parts of the Machine Machine Front View Principal Parts of the Machine Machine Back View Principal Parts and What They doStandard Accessories AccessoriesConnecting Machine to Power Source Removing / Installing Extension BEDNeedle / Fabric / Thread Guide Inserting / Changing NeedlesPresser Foot Lifter Winding the Bobbin Removing / Attaching the Presser FootRemoving the Presser Foot Attaching the Presser FootThreading the Upper Thread Inserting the BobbinThreading the Upper Thread Raising the Bobbin Thread Choosing a Stitch PatternStraight Stitching Reverse Sewing / Cutting the Thread Thread TensionHow Does Tension Work? Tension TestZIG-ZAG Stitching Blind HEM StitchingAppliqué Darning Plate Multi ZIG-ZAG StitchingMending a Tear Elastic InsertionMaintenance TroubleshootingHow to solve common problems Solution Changing the Bulb