Singer 1408 User Manual

List of contents
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Machine Basics
Sewing
General Information
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Principle Parts of the Machine..............................................................................................................................................2/4
Connecting Machine to Power Source....................................................................................................................................6
Two Step Presser Foot Lifter...................................................................................................................................................8
Accessories.............................................................................................................................................................................9
Winding the Bobbin ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Inserting the Bobbin ..............................................................................................................................................................13
Threading the Upper Thread.................................................................................................................................................15
Raising the Bobbin Thread....................................................................................................................................................17
How to Choose Your Pattern.................................................................................................................................................21
Stitch Length Dial (Model 1409 ) ....................................................................................................................................23
Sewing Straight Stitch ...........................................................................................................................................................25
Reverse Sewing/ ...................................................................................................27
Blind Hem..............................................................................................................................................................................29
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Installing the Removable Extension Table ............................................................................................................................39
Attaching the Presser Foot Shank.........................................................................................................................................41
Needle/Fabric/Thread Chart..................................................................................................................................................43
Darning Plate.........................................................................................................................................................................46
Inserting & Changing Needle ................................................................................................................................................48
Changing the Bulb.................................................................................................................................................................50
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................................................................................................52
Thread Tension .....................................................................................................................................................................19
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Removing the Work/ Cutting the Thread
Sew 4-step Buttonholes
Sewing on Buttons (Model 1408 only)
Sewing on Buttons (Model 1409 only)...................................................................................................................................35
Free Motion Darning, Stippling..............................................................................................................................................37
Threading the Machine

Singer 1408 Specifications

General

Free Arm	Yes
Built-in Needle Threader	No
Reverse Stitch	Yes
Type	Mechanical
Built-in Stitches	8
Stitch Width	5 mm
Presser Feet	All-purpose foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, button sewing foot
Buttonhole Type	4-Step
Bobbin Type	Front-loading
Included Accessories	Needles, bobbins, screwdriver, seam ripper, lint brush
Weight	7 kg