Singer 8280 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Page 7 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Go to singerco.com and look up the manual, it may give the year in there. I think around 2001 but you can call
Singer at 1-800[4singer and ask them for sure

If you sewing machine is a Singer go to singerco.com and download a free manual, Arrow as far as I know only makes a cabinet.

http://www.sewingmanuals.com/
try here for your model or something close. they all follow the same pattern

check both upper & lower tensions
also check your needle to see if it's bent-roll on a flat surface to see if it rolls correctly
if the needle is blunt-it makes a popping sound when it penetrates the fabric
also check the bobbin area for lint & loose thread-some fabric produces more lint than others
make sure the bobbin isn't warped
make sure that the bobbin is correctly in the bobbin case & that the bobbin case is correctly inserted in the machine

Make sure that your needle is in the highest position, turn your handwheel towards you, not away from or else you will mess up the timing

Try this for the 9610
http://www.sewingonline.co.uk/instructions/singer9610/
They also have the 8209
http://www.sewingonline.co.uk/instructions/singer8209/

Use a fresh needle and make sure that you place the flat side to the rear when you insert it. Use a coin to turn the needle screw. Also, get a free downloaded manual from www.singerco.com

yes you need to go the top bar topic Customer Support and select Instruction manuals. Enter your model number in the area indicated and it will give you the free download or the option to purchase the hard copy.

This means the thread is not pulling to the winder fast enough. Check the tension silver knob that guides the thread to the bobbin. It may be too tight.

hope that helps!

You may need to retime the machine, email me and I will attach instructions [email protected]

You can download it online at sewingonline.co.uk or just google it and you will find it for free.

You can purchase an instruction manual by searching 306w here. It looks like they're just $15. http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html

Your machine can be found on the Singer web site here: http://new.singerco.com/products/detail/1337
There are links to instruction manuals and accessories on that page. You can also post in the Reviews and Question/Answers section on the bottom of the page to solicit feedback and help from Singer experts and other users.

Hope that helps!

You can purchase a user manual online here: http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
Just type 9217 into the search field and one comes right up!

mcdevito75 here, Here is Singers contact info, 800- 4 singer or 800-474-6437 they will direct you to singer in Toronto.

Take the bobbin and bobbin case out first of all and check for any minute pieces of thread stuck, lightly poil with WD40, find out where the squeak is, very important otherwise the machine may seize and it will cost a lot of money, oil all moving parts lightly

put the bobbin in its case then pull some thread out and pass it thru the bobbin case slot and under the tension spring .. put the bobbin and case over the shaft that is in the main unit .. the open side of the case goes in first .. make sure the bobbin doesnt fall out .. rotate the bobbin case until its finger lines up with the notch in the main case .. the bobbin case should latch in place on the shaft notch .. place the top thread under and to the back of the pressure foot then turn the machine one turn .. that will loop the top thread around the bottom (bobbin) thread ... now use a card or screwdriver to push both threads from under the pressure foot toward the back of the machine ..

tension could be too loose. start with bobbin tension- should allow thread to pass with SLIGHT resistance. then adjust top tension at about 2-3 to start.

Free download at Singer Company website - http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html

On the bobbin holder there is a smaal screw, thghten the screw to set tention on the bobbin thred. The thred you use on top and in the bobbin can be the problem as well E-Mail me [email protected]