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M3205

View cited identity evidence · 1 unique proof passage

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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.

Presser feet and adapters

Native attachment

supported

Ordinary feet attach by placing the foot pin into the cut-out in the presser-foot holder.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E1

Holder removal

conditional

The manual shows the source-named presser-foot shank as separately removable from the presser bar.

  • This source wording does not establish a standardized low-, high- or slant-shank geometry.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E1

Zipper foot attachment

conditional

The included zipper foot can attach on the right or left for the side being sewn.

  • This is limited to the named included zipper foot; it does not establish generic third-party fit.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E2

Bobbins and hook

Class system

supported

Singer Class 15 bobbins; four are listed as standard accessories.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E3

Case loading

conditional

Remove the front bobbin case by its tab, insert the bobbin with thread running clockwise, then insert the case into the shuttle.

  • Raise the needle fully and switch power off before insertion or removal.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E4

Unwind direction

supported

Clockwise in the removable bobbin case.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E4

Needles and threading

Types and uses

conditional

Singer 2020 sharp needles for natural woven fabrics, 2045 ball-point needles for knits and stretch fabrics, and 2032 leather needles for leather, vinyl and upholstery.

  • Use the source-stated sizes and match needle size to fabric and thread.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E5

Size range

conditional

The chart spans sizes 9 (70) through 18 (110), with narrower ranges for particular fabrics and needle types.

  • This is a fabric/thread selection chart, not permission to use every size for every material.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E5

Insertion orientation

conditional

Flat side of the shaft toward the back; insert the needle as far up as it will go.

  • Switch power off before insertion or removal.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E6

Features and specifications

Maximum stitch width

supported

Maximum zigzag stitch width is 5 mm.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E7

Upper tension starting point

conditional

Basic upper-thread tension starts at 4.

  • The manual says no single tension setting suits every stitch, thread or fabric.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E8

Buttonhole type

supported

Four-step buttonhole using the pattern-selector sequence.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E9

Needle position direction

supported

For straight stitch, dial 0 is center and 5 is full right.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E7

Care and ownership

Feed area cleaning

conditional

Remove the needle plate and brush lint from the feed-teeth area.

  • Disconnect the machine from electrical power first and follow the manual's removal steps.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E10

Hook cleaning lubrication

conditional

Remove and clean the hook and race with a soft cloth, then apply one to two drops of sewing-machine oil at the named point before reassembly.

  • Disconnect power first and restore the hook, race cover, retaining arms, bobbin case, bobbin and needle plate exactly as described.

Source evidence · 1 unique proof passage: Profile Proof E10

Sources for the owner answers above
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Zipper foot attachment: The included zipper foot can attach on the right or left for the side being sewn.
The zipper foot can be attached right or left depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew.
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
28
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 28Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
0493da084f7e2cc86fec4931095f2ac443f98aa1cf41fb372be62ce1315a1339
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Case loading: Remove the front bobbin case by its tab, insert the bobbin with thread running clockwise, then insert the case into the shuttle.
  • Unwind direction: Clockwise in the removable bobbin case.
Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction Insert it into the shuttle.
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
14
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 14Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
0acc3e124d3ab448df45063f845636a1df0b06ce2e6620e12e6cee6f824bcc85
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Feed area cleaning: Remove the needle plate and brush lint from the feed-teeth area.
  • Hook cleaning lubrication: Remove and clean the hook and race with a soft cloth, then apply one to two drops of sewing-machine oil at the named point before reassembly.
Cleaning the feed teeths: Use the brush supplied to clean the whole area. Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Lubricate at the point (6) (1-2 drops) with sewing machine oil.
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
34
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 34Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
1dd7514b26f5c180a15d83be30e80797ebb9565cd826854679f4657b7220ea3a
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Upper tension starting point: Basic upper-thread tension starts at 4.
Basic thread tension setting: "4". There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch functions, thread or fabric.
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
15
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 15Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
3f64369d668de41055e4581217cb1b00a4d8663b8ad5f004d1e06d011640c593
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Buttonhole type: Four-step buttonhole using the pattern-selector sequence.
4-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3200/ M3205) Follow the 4-step sequence
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
25
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 25Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
6aefef5a731daec1243938deab484a80b43a7d21094ad7738d078394b957cb52
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Native attachment: Ordinary feet attach by placing the foot pin into the cut-out in the presser-foot holder.
  • Holder removal: The manual shows the source-named presser-foot shank as separately removable from the presser bar.
Install the pin (d) of the presser foot (e) into the cut-out (c) of the presser foot holder. Removing and attaching the presser foot shank Remove and attach the presser foot shank (b) as illustrated.
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
30
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 30Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
a2fb2857a70674cbbf0de42a3c3e9f17c5e07d9a148ba6df2f6c92e7ff198321
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Insertion orientation: Flat side of the shaft toward the back; insert the needle as far up as it will go.
The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
33
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 33Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
b1ab1dda8864d1fed4506d3fad61b3c96791252e684b561dcbdfe526cc65d811
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Maximum stitch width: Maximum zigzag stitch width is 5 mm.
  • Needle position direction: For straight stitch, dial 0 is center and 5 is full right.
The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is 5mm The width increases as you move zigzag dial from "0" - "5".
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
20
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 20Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
ced3297fd235884a8fe1085534bf311e8e6e0840553bb375ffdb34d1ea886cb9
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Class system: Singer Class 15 bobbins; four are listed as standard accessories.
Standard accessories SINGER Class 15 bobbins (4x)
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
12
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 12Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
d527aef08105ea43d75da8af5bfdad86702812aea76109221297bf69cc0fa7a3
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage supports

  • Types and uses: Singer 2020 sharp needles for natural woven fabrics, 2045 ball-point needles for knits and stretch fabrics, and 2032 leather needles for leather, vinyl and upholstery.
  • Size range: The chart spans sizes 9 (70) through 18 (110), with narrower ranges for particular fabrics and needle types.
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range Ball point needle, scarfed. Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110). IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
Native document text
PDF page
31
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 31Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
d53234f615472e640c5b61d496a7e6106bb20126e365e06ab729293bdab64dae
Destination status
direct_pdf
Detailed specifications, compatible parts, and source library

Catalog evidence coverage

Catalog claims and cited items

Machine category

domestic sewing

View machine-type evidence · 2 unique proof passages: Proof E4, Proof E5

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Catalog core domains answered: None yet

Catalog domains with cited compatible items: None yet

bobbinNot yet catalog-reviewed
needleNot yet catalog-reviewed
presser footNot yet catalog-reviewed

Catalog unknown is not incompatible.Owner answers above are reviewed separately from catalog core-domain claims.

Catalog identity evidence

The catalog section below preserves identity-scoped claims. Reviewed owner answers above are published from separate exact citations and do not establish generic item fit.

View identity evidence · 2 unique proof passages: Proof E1, Proof E2

Official source library

Documents used on this page

Open the exact OEM PDF page or captured HTML edition when a safe destination exists; otherwise SewGraph labels the OEM support-page fallback honestly.

Singer M3220.pdf (SVP manuals feed)

instruction manual

Open official source destination · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E4

Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual

instruction manual

Open official source destination · 1 unique proof passage: Proof E1

Evidence library

5 exact proof passages from 2 OEM documents

Every passage below says exactly what visible fact it proves. Repeated references to the same locator are counted once; identity evidence never counts as compatibility evidence.

Catalog compatibility proof passages: 0.The passages below support catalog identity facts only; owner-answer sources are listed separately above.

Open exact proof passages · 5 unique proof passages
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Identity — preferred display name: M3205
  • Identity — model code: M3205
M3200 / M3300 / M3330 / M3400 / M3500 M3205 / M3305 / M3335 / M3405 / M3505
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
native
PDF page
1
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 1Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
1bf9fb9693de1482efd87b8c820e2aff2eb15ae2c1929fa36e4b69a422c84668
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Identity — printed machine name: M3205
M3200 / M3300 / M3330 / M3400 / M3500 M3205 / M3305 / M3335 / M3405 / M3505
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
native
PDF page
1
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 1Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
980e24e12decde11acf4db8d6ecb1646dfba2d4a0f6859d49bdba1ba21ee9fa7
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Identity — printed machine name: M3205
4-Step Buttonhole Stitch (Model M3200/ M3205)
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
native
PDF page
7
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 7Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
5c03578314bd5e094eb624733e72d5f8ba26431462a4b74ac2efc29df17c54d7
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Machine category — machine type: domestic sewing
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
Document
Singer M3220.pdf (SVP manuals feed)
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
native
PDF page
3
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 3Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
1c1be9896640f9d96a29e76d94452c00870af81f230bd5baa6bcb355af458dc1
Locator
d2c41b9caa604b4bff6ed2a86460c5b89a60f2c5bfc6ae58055a03810ef35178
Destination status
direct_pdf
Official OEM PDF

What this passage proves

  • Machine category — machine type: domestic sewing
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
Document
Singer M3200/M3300/M3330/M3400/M3500 and M3205/M3305/M3335/M3405/M3505 Instruction Manual
Issuer
Singer
Extraction
native
PDF page
3
Open source
Open cited PDF at page 3Open OEM source or support page
Advanced technical receipt
Asset SHA-256
15bb6717aab8ef8c469a139138120c66b90647a681a0e32b2a162539bb8c4267
Locator
f7ca8fd080605ccb85b3f005bf697ce176f48a31f2e7673bac79157b56d1de80
Destination status
direct_pdf

What is supported, and what remains open?

6 supported answers and 9 answers with conditions or remaining limits. Evidence coverage is not a probability of accuracy.

Unresolved owner questions (3)
  • Source native shank wording: Not established — Not yet verified: The manual uses the term presser-foot shank but does not establish a standardized shank class.
  • Generic screw on fit: Not established — Not yet verified: Generic low-shank screw-on fit, adapters and cross-brand interchangeability are not established.
  • Cross brand equivalence: Not established — Not yet verified: The nominal Class 15 wording does not prove equivalence to another issuer's bobbin.

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Advanced provenance and dataset receipt

Public snapshot a1cc1aceef228fcf33329e37165ab888ce5b9fe3f13eb56967ae0fbf41d8d8a7

Catalog e156281c7d3048027b5ac89e7476be8f54dd5a9309505e96260b0455d3cd2a7e · exact native quotes only · dossier method sewgraph-model-dossier-v2