Identity verified · evidence for each owner answer
Identity verified · evidence for each answer
Using and maintaining this machine
Check the conditions alongside each answer. Foot attachment, shank type and adapter requirements are separate; one does not establish universal accessory fit.
Bobbins and hook
How is the bobbin wound?
supported
Route thread clockwise around the winding tension discs, push the spindle right to wind, then return it left before sewing.
Turn the power switch off (“O”) first. Push the presser foot to disengage it from the holder cut-out; to attach it, install the foot pin into the holder cut-out.
Remove lint regularly, clean the feed teeth and hook with the supplied brush or a soft cloth, and apply one to two drops of sewing-machine oil at the marked hook point.
Disconnect power first; the manual does not quantify the service-center interval.
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Singer M1500/M1505/M1600/M1605 Instruction Manual
instruction manual
Source authority: Official OEM PDF
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How is the bobbin wound?: Route thread clockwise around the winding tension discs, push the spindle right to wind, then return it left before sewing.
clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs.
Push bobbin spindle to right.
Push bobbin spindle to left
How do ordinary presser feet attach?: Turn the power switch off (“O”) first. Push the presser foot to disengage it from the holder cut-out; to attach it, install the foot pin into the holder cut-out.
Can the presser-foot holder be removed?: The presser-foot shank is removable from the presser bar.
Removing the presser foot
Install the pin
presser foot holder
presser foot shank
Turn power switch to off (“O”) when carrying out any of the above operations!
Which needle types and sizes apply?: The table lists SINGER 2020 sharp, 2045 ball-point, and 2032 leather needles in fabric-specific size ranges from 9/70 through 18/110.
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
SINGER® 2020
SINGER® 2045
SINGER® 2032
Which way does the needle face?: Turn the power switch off (“O”) before inserting or removing the needle. Insert it fully with the flat side of the shaft toward the back.
The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.
Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Turn power switch to off (“O”) before inserting or removing the needle.
What owner cleaning and oiling is required?: Remove lint regularly, clean the feed teeth and hook with the supplied brush or a soft cloth, and apply one to two drops of sewing-machine oil at the marked hook point.
Cleaning the feed teeth
Cleaning and lubricating the hook
1-2 drops
Fabric lint and threads must be removed regularly.