Singer 401a replacement foot pedal sewing discussion topic. The foot pedal is the same as 2 or 3 of the machines i already own. I found that a knit foot works better than the walking foot for my 401a. If you do, the singerbuttonstyle controller is the one that cabinet and lever were meant to use. Also fits singer 403, 404, 301a, and all two 2 wire style machine cords. Singer 401a sewing machine parts sewing parts online. A sewing machine is a textile machine used to stitch fabric,paper,card and other material together with thread. Honeysew electronic foot control wcord 979314031, 362095001 foot pedal for singer foot controller and power cord 359102001 fc1902a slots half round singer foot pedal control fits many sewing machine. Have a look at the manual singer serger professional 5 manual online for free. Vintage singer 401a slant heavyduty sewing machine w. This marked a turning point in singers build quality as subsequent models employed a variety of cost cutting measures, including the introduction of plastic gears, in an effort to. Check your machines manual for singer sewing machine foot pedal details. This is a guide about the foot pedal not working on a sewing machine.
Home singer sewing machine company modelsclass 401. There were several models, from the older 3xx series to the newer 4xx series. Singer 403a sewing slow any suggestions to speed it up. If you are having a hard time picking out the right foot pedal for your machine, give us a call at 8004018151. We have 3 singer 401 manuals available for free pdf download. Foot pedal not working on sewing machine thriftyfun. Generic singer sewing machine foot control pedal with cord. Still the machine doesnt seem to be getting the juice it needs to speed up. Despite the near identical internals to the older 401a, the rocketeer is significant in singers development because it represents the last of the all metal machines manufactured by singer. See more ideas about vintage sewing machines, sewing and singer.
Even with power to the sewing machine light and controls, it is possible for the foot pedal to not work. When i took the foot peddle apart, i saw where the two copper strips are. Singer model 401 parts central michigan sewing supplies. Singer slantomatic 401a instructions for using manual pdf. Link to singer domestic machine instruction books free downloads singer industrial instruction books free downloads singer sewing machine manual 6ss. Having teeth along the pressure foot as well as behind the needle, the singer 401a facilitates easy stitching, pulling the fabric straight causing less of a mess. I too, have had my mothers 401a, and she purchased somewhere around late 63 or early 64 and i also refer to it that way. The foot control you pick will be based, in part, by whether youd like to use your 401a in a singer cabinet with the knee lever or not. Singer 401, 403, 404 singer, singer sewing machine. Click machine model to open parts list in a new window. Apr 12, 2014 free motion embroidery foot singer 401a duration. I was delighted with his find and have discovered an online manual in ismacs. If your sewing machine, accessory, or ephemera has a name on it, this is the place to start.
Nov 03, 20 there were several models, from the older 3xx series to the newer 4xx series. Singer instruction manuals for new and old sewing machines and appliances. Singer 401a replacement foot pedal sewing discussion. However, i have traded another foot and adapter for the slantomatic with a guy in western samoa who used to be a singer engineer. Nov 18, 2011 the foot pedal is the same as 2 or 3 of the machines i already own. We have 1 singer slantomatic 401a manual available for free pdf download.
Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. Schmetz leather needles fits singer models 15, 27, 28, 66, 99, 201, 221, 301, 401, 403, 404, 500, 503. Singer foot pedals singer sewing machine foot pedals. View and download singer slantomatic 401a instructions for using manual online. This item generic singer sewing machine foot control pedal with cord 979314031. Slantomatic 401a manuals and user guides for singer slantomatic 401a. The singer 401a is legendary for its durability and power.
Sometimes life is crazy like thisbut if sewing machines start to drop from the sky, duck and cover cuz they are heavy muthas. Oct 04, 2012 when you look at it today, the singer 403a slantomatic looks like any other vintage sewing machine. Manual, instruction book, use manual singer 401 manual 175 pages. Yes, the 401a is famous for its made in the usa steel gears, but did you know that the 401a has one gear that is not steel. Walking foot for singer 401a sewing discussion topic. Singer slantomatic troubleshooting a word is elegy to. Singer 401a teflon foot and thread christopher nejman duration.
Overall there are no new 4xx units released from singer. Why i love my old singer 503 sewing machine melly sews. They are quiet and powerful, and one of the few machines that were built to last. Foot controller and power cord 359102001 fc1902a slots half round singer foot pedal control fits many sewing machine. Foot controller and power cord 359102001 fc1902a slots half round singer foot pedal control fits many. Singer slantomatic 403 special instructions for using manual.
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Singer 401a parts these parts and accessories are guaranteed to fit your singer 401a sewing machine. No manual or accessories included you will get exactly. Heavier parts such as foot pedals, chests, and totes, are free ground shipping. Singer foot pedal restoration part 1 dismantle duration. Singer slantomatic troubleshooting a word is elegy to what. This may be repairable or you might need to buy a new one. Singer sewing machine manual instruction books free downloads. The slanted presser foot shank assemble was something no one had ever even thought about for home use before, and the many decorative. The singer class 400 sewing machines feature a slant shank and rotary hook. The presser foot being 12inch wide, this singer sewing machine allows aligning the patch with the needle and foot on whichever side is convenient for you.
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Singer motors limited was a british motor vehicle manufacturer, founded by george singer in 1874 as a bicycle manufacturer in coventry, england. At the same place, i also scored a flat screen computer monitor that works. Foot pedals, sewing 1930now, collectibles picclick. Singer 401, 403, 404 singer, singer sewing machine, vintage. Yes i did slide the foot pedal out of the holder and put it on the floor and it works with my foot. Slantomatic 403 special sewing machine pdf manual download. If you do, the singer buttonstyle controller is the one that cabinet and lever were meant to use. Nose cover 401 401a singer sewing machine swinging left plate w pdf manual door. When i took the foot peddle apart, i saw where the two copper strips are supposed to touch the connectors. Sewing machines were invented during the first industrial revolution to decrease the amount of manual sewing work performed in clothing companies.
Product descriptiontested and workingused condition with heavy signs of wear like scratches, scuffs and marks. This article will cover only the singer 401a manual, which can be pretty useful for people who stumbled on some problems with the device, or are in need with a few good advices on how to exchange some of the parts within the machine. This index is for the much larger swing needle service manual, so many pages indicated will not be shown because they are not for the 401. Simply take your old power cord and remove it from your current foot controller the bottom piece of your foot controller should either popoff or can be screwed off, pop the bottom off of this one and attach the power cord to the receptacles, then reattach the bottom piece. Like the old timex, it can take a lickin and keep on stitchin. View and download singer slantomatic 403 special instructions for using manual online. Singer model 401 service manualsinger model 403 instruction manual.
I inherited a 1958 singer 401a from my mom last year, it truely is a workhorse, sews beautifully, i just love it and will forever call it moms sewing machine, even thou it is now mine. Nov 12, 2015 singer 401a teflon foot and thread christopher nejman duration. The only problem i had is when the machine was found all the attachments and box had been thrown away. This article will cover only the singer 401a manual. Slantomatic 401a sewing machine pdf manual download. This foot has teeth that hold the fabric from the top while the stitch is being made then raises up so the feed dogs can move the fabric. Singer model 401 parts page 3 central michigan sewing. At the time it was made, however, this machine was the hottest thing on the market. Singer sewing machine manual instruction books free. Our highly trained staff can answer your questions and assist you in picking out the pedal you need. Universal foot control pedal, for 2wirecord not included, 110v control, black instructions.
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