Top Innovations, Inc. Innovative Products to Make Your Life Easier Model SP-402 Owner’s Manual THIS IS NOT A TOY! Adult supervision recommended Item contains sharp functional points and small parts Machine Sewing in Minutes Adjustable Stitch Length Sews with a Durable Lockstitch Top Innovations, Inc. 400 NW Platte Valley Drive Riverside, MO 64150 (800) 711-6617 (816) 584-9700 Fax: (816) 584-9066 www.topinnovations.
Dear Valued Customer: Thank you purchasing your Quikstitch Sewing Machine from our rapidly growing Sew Pro line. Our firm takes pride in providing you with quality, value, and excellent service. The QuikStitch Sewing Machine will become a valuable tool that will keep your family’s wardrobe in shape. Although not designed to make complicated clothing from scratch, it performs all of your basic sewing jobs quickly and will provide a quality stitch.
QUIKSTITCH PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 3
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED 1. In Accessory Drawer in front of machine 3 Bobbins (1 in machine) For replacement, use class 66 bobbins 1 needle threader 2 needles (1 in machine) For replacement needles, use size 14 needles Combination seam ripper/thread trimmer 2. AC Adaptor 3.
NOTE: Even if you have sewn before, these instructions will make your first use much easier! TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Handy Reference Guide.................................................................2 Getting Ready to Sew ....................................................................6 Winding the Bobbin ........................................................................7 Inserting the Wound Bobbin...........................................................9 Threading the Machine ..............
GETTING READY TO SEW 1. Assemble spool holder by snapping spool pin into spool stand. Both of these parts are found in accessory drawer located in front of machine 2. Slide spool stand into its holder on rear left of machine, until it snaps firmly into place 3. Make sure that power switch is in the “O” (Off) position. Plug in the foot pedal and AC adaptor plug 4.
WINDING THE BOBBIN 1. Push the bobbin winder switch down to raise bobbin winder 2. Remove see-through bobbin cover by sliding it toward the front of machine. Insure that the bobbin case is in the proper position. The bobbin case is held in place by a position plate, which is designed to flex slightly to allow the bobbin case to move back and forth freely, about 1/16”.
5. Pull thread from spool and, using two hands, pull it through the diagonal slit in first thread guide First thread guide should look like this when properly threaded. 6. Wrap thread one time counterclockwise around tension disc. 7. Feed end of thread through small hole in top of bobbin from the inside, leaving a 3” tail. 8. Slide power switch into “1” (On) position. Hold the end of the thread (the “tail”) firmly and step on foot pedal until a few coils are wound onto bobbin and stop. 9.
INSERTING THE WOUND BOBBIN 1. Insert wound bobbin into bobbin case with thread spooling off to left side, as shown. 2. Guide end of thread to the back of the bobbin. 3. Pull the thread toward you so that it hooks on notch A (at 3 o’clock position) and then pull to the left so that it passes through notch B (at 4 o’clock position) 4. Leave several inches of thread laying across top of bobbin toward the left of machine. Bobbin threading is now complete.
THREADING THE MACHINE There are six thread guides that the top thread passes through. The diagram at right shows an overview of the threading procedure; refer to the specific instructions below for important details. Your spool of thread should be in the same position as it was for winding the bobbin- on the spool pin on the back of the machine. Cut the thread near the spool and pull the tail out of the thread guide and tension disc. 1.
4. Grasp slack thread (while removing slack); guide the thread into the center groove in disc thread guide “C”. NOTE: Make sure that thread does not slip behind the guide. Pull about 6” of thread through and ensure that the threading is correct up to this point. 5. Turn the hand wheel toward you until take-up lever is in its highest position. Pass the thread through the hole in take-up lever “D” from right to left. 6.
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Hold top (needle) thread and turn hand wheel toward you until needle goes to its lowest and then its highest point. Raise the presser foot using the presser bar lifter. 2. Gently pull top (needle) thread until lower (bobbin) thread comes up in the form of a loop. 3. Use the flat side of seam ripper/thread trimmer to open up bobbin thread loop until end is visible. 4. Pull both thread tails straight back under presser foot. 5.
SEWING A BROKEN SEAM 1. Set the stitch control knob to the desired stitch length. For most sewing, the “long stitch” setting is acceptable. Turn hand wheel toward you to raise the needle to the highest position. 2. Lift presser foot using presser bar lifter. Make sure that both needle (top) thread and bobbin (lower) thread are pulled straight back behind needle about 4”. 3. Position area to be sewed under presser foot. Turn the hand wheel toward you to lower the needle into existing stitches in fabric.
SECURING A SEAM There are two methods of securing the threads at the start and the end of the repaired seam. METHOD #1 : Backstitching Turn the stitch control knob to REVERSE (left) position and backstitch 4-5 stitches at start and end of seam repair. METHOD #2: Tying off When seam is completed, use needle threader to pull top thread to underside of fabric. Tie a square knot with the bobbin thread and trim. FREE ARM SEWING The QUIKSTITCH has a free arm for sewing sleeves, pant legs, etc ..
ADJUSTING TENSION All tension adjustment is accomplished by using the needle thread tension dial. The bobbin case tension is pre-set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK THREADING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST TENSION! The tension level may be determined by using two different color threads for the needle and bobbin threads, and then analyzing the resulting stitches. When an even amount of thread is exerted on both threads, a smooth, even stitch known as a balanced stitch is produced.
CHANGING NEEDLES IMPORTANT: use size 14 needles. 1. Turn hand wheel to raise needle to its highest position. Loosen the needle clamp screw just enough to remove needle. A small screwdriver may be helpful. 2. With flat side of needle to the right (same side as needle clamp screw), insert new needle up into the clamp as far as it will go. 3. Re-tighten the needle clamp.
BOBBIN CASE REPLACEMENT A special feature of the QuikStitch is the anti-thread jamming bobbin case. The bobbin case is held in place by a positioning plate which is designed to flex slightly to allow the bobbin case to move back and forth freely, about 1/16”. In the event that the bobbin case becomes displaced and does not move freely or pops out completely, follow the three easy steps below. STEP 1: Remove bobbin from bobbin case.
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST When sewing difficulties occur, refer back to this manual to make sure that you are correctly following the instructions. If you are still having a problem, the reminders below may help you solve the problem. Needle does not move Is machine connected to electrical supply? Is foot pedal connected? Is bobbin case displaced (pg.
LIMITED WARRANTY Top Innovations, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option, without charge to the consumer any SEW PRO£ product that fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within 90 days following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not cover damage caused by commercial use, misuse, alteration, or modification.
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IMPORTANT! "THREADING THE MACHINE" INSTRUCTION MANUAL SUPPLEMENT Needle Threader The purpose of this insert is to supplement the information given in the "Threading the Machine" section on pages 10 & 11 of the instruction manual. Specifically, it is meant to clarify steps 3 & 4 by illustrating the necessary procedures in further detail. Follow the steps below, in combination with the information given in the instruction manual, to properly thread the machine.