USER’S GUIDE E20
This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
CONTENTS PRINCIPAL PARTS ............................................................................................................. 4 ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................. 6 SLIDE ON THE SNAP-IN ACCESSORY BOX .................................................................... 7 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE ...................................................... 8 CHANGING THE BULB...........................
PRINCIPAL PARTS 1. Thread tension dial 9. 2. Presser foot pressure 10. Stitch width dial 3. Thread take-up lever 11. Stitch display 4. Thread cutter 12. Reverse sewing lever 5. Presser foot 13. Feed dog adjustment lever 6. Needle plate 14. One step buttonhole lever 7. Accessory box 8.
15. Handle 16. Bobbin winder 17. Spool pin 18. Handwheel 19. Pattern selector dial 20. Power switch 21. Main plug socket 22. Bobbin thread guide 23. Upper thread guide 24. Presser foot lever 25.
ACCESSORIES 1. All purpose foot 8. L-screwdriver 2. Zipper foot 9. Seam ripper/ brush 3. Satin stitch foot 10. Oil bottle 4. Buttonhole foot 11. Pack of needles 5. Quilting foot 12. Bobbins 6. Free-Motion/Darning foot 13. Seam guide 7. Blind hem foot 14.
SLIDE ON THE SNAP-IN ACCESSORY BOX Hold the snap-in accessory box horizontal, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) To open, lift up at the point of the arrow.
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE - Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on “O”. when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts. Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated (1/2). - The power switch is located above the socket. Your machine will not operate unless this switch is on “ I “. (1) - Sewing light turns on automatically when the main switch is on “I“.
CHANGING THE BULB Caution: Make sure to disconnect the electrical supply plug from wall outlet before changing light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated: 10 watts (110-120V) 15 watts (220-240V) - Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1) - Remove the cover (B). - Unscrew the bulb and put in a new one (C). (2) - Replace the cover and tighten screw.
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LEVER When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work. (A) ADJUSTING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and usually requires no readjustment for most fabrics (light-or-heavy weight). However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
PRESSER FOOT SHANK Attention: Turn power switch to “O” before carrying out any of the operations below. Attaching the presser foot shank: Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot lever. Attach the presser foot shank (b) to the presser foot bar (a). (1) Attaching the presser foot: Lower the presser foot shank (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). (2) Lower the presser foot shank (b) and the presser foot (f) will engage automatically.
WINDING THE BOBBIN Place spool on spool pin with spool pin felt underneath (a). Take the thread from the spool around the bobbin winder tension disc clockwise. (1) Thread bobbin as illustrated and place it on the spindel. Push the bobbin to the right towards the bobbin winding position. (2) Press the foot control gently to wind the bobbin. The bobbin will stop winding when it is full. Push the bobbin to the left to “sewing position” and remove it.
INSERTING THE BOBBIN Attention: Turn power switch to “O” before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Open the hinged cover. (1) - Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that the bobbin runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (2) - Pull the thread through the slot, down and to the left until it enters the delivery eyelet (rectangular opening) under the tension spring.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE (SYSTEM 130/705H) Caution: Turn power switch to “O” before inserting or removing the needle. Replace the needle at the first sign of thread breakage or skipped stitches. Select the correct type and size of needle for the fabric to be sewn. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is at highest position. Loosen the needle clamp screw (A) and tighten again after inserting the new needle. (1) The flat side of the needle shaft should be facing toward the back (B).
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Caution: Before threading, turn power switch to “O”. Raise the needle bar to its highest position. Follow exactly the numbered threading sequence illustrated below. If you skip a step or fail to properly engage the thread in any of the thread guides, the machine will not sew properly. (1-5) 1. Place spool on spool pin with felt underneath. 2. Bring thread to the left behind and around first thread guide. 3.
BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD Hold the upper thread with your left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you with your right hand until the needle goes down and comes up again to the highest position. (1) - Pull the upper thread to bring up the bobbin thread. The upper thread should have caught the bobbin thread in a loop. - Pull the needle thread toward you and the bobbin thread will come up from the bobbin in a large loop. (2) Pull about 15 cm. (6”) of both threads away from you under the presser foot.
THREAD TENSION Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting: “4”. To increase the tension, turn the dial up to a higher number. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to a lower number. A. Normal thread tension - upper and bobbin thread join in fabric. B. Thread tension too loose - upper thread “loops” on underside of fabric. C. Thread tension too tight - bobbin thread “loops” on top side of fabrics.
RAISE OR LOWER THE FEED DOG For normal sewing, keep the feed dog up. For freemotion embroidery, sewing on buttons and darning, lower the feed dog. 1. Remove the accessory tray. 2. Move the drop feed lever to (b) feed dog. to lower the To raise the feed dog move the lever to (a) . The feed dog will come up when you start to sew.
REVERSE SEWING Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and where reinforcement is needed. At the end of seam, press down the reverse sewing lever and touch the foot control lightly. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again (A). CHANGING SEWING DIRECTIONS 1. Stop the machine at the point where you wish to change directions with the needle in the fabric. 2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric using the needle as a turning point. 3.
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN For straight stitch select pattern “A” with pattern selector dial (4). Adjust the stitch length with the stitch length dial (2). You may choose any needle position, by turning the stitch width dial (1). For zigzag stitch, select pattern “B” with pattern selector dial (4). Adjust the stitch length (2) and stitch width (1) according to the fabric being used. 1. Stitch width dial 2. Stitch length dial 3. Stitch display 4. Pattern selector dial 5.
MATCHING NEEDLE / FABRIC / THREAD Needle, fabric, thread selection guide NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS 9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. 12(80) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens. 14(90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
ZIG ZAG SEWING Turn the pattern selector dial to “B”. Function of stitch width dial The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is “5”; however, the width can be reduced on any pattern. The width increases as you move zigzag dial from “0” - “5”. For twin needle sewing, never set the width wider than “2.5”. (1) Function of stitch length dial while zigzaging The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches “0”. Most zigzag stitches are sewn at “2.5” or below.
STRAIGHT STITCHING AND NEEDLE POSITION Turn the pattern selector dial so that the stitch display shows the straight stitch position (A). Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the longer the stitch should be. Choose your needle position, from center position to left needle position by changing the stitch width dial (1) from “0” to “5”. 1. Stitch width dial 2. Stitch length dial 3. Stitch display 4. Pattern selector dial 5.
OVERLOCK STITCHES Seams, overcasting, visible hems. Turn the stitch length dial to “3’ or “S”. The stitch width can be adjusted to suit the fabric. Double overlock stitch: Set stitch length to S. For fine knits, handknits, seams. (1) Standard overlock: Set stitch length to S. For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing. (2) Stretch overlock: Set stitch length to S. For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing. (3) All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing and finishing/ overcasting edges in one step.
BLIND HEM For hems in curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Blind hem for woven fabrics. Position “C” on selection dial. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Position “D” on selection dial. Set the machine as illustrated. Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a test on scraps. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up. (1) Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel towards you by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric.
ONE STEP BUTTONHOLES Buttonhole sewing is a simple process that provides reliable results. Always sew a practice buttonhole on a sample of your fabric and interfacing. Making a Buttonhole 1. Using tailor’s chalk, mark the position of the buttonhole on the fabric. 2. Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selector dial to . Set stitch length dial to . Adjust stitch width to desired width: 3 for narrow buttonhole and 5 for wide buttonhole. 3.
2. Hook the heavy thread onto the back of the buttonhole foot, then bring the two heavy thread ends to the front of the foot, insert them into the grooves and temporarily tie them there. 3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. * Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread. 4. Once sewing is completed, gently pull the heavy thread to remove any slack, then trim off the excess.
ZIPPERS AND PIPING Set the machine as illustrated. Pattern selector on “A”. Set stitch length control between “1” - “4” (according to thickness of fabric). The zipper foot can be snapped onto the right or left of the shank/ankle, depending on which side of the zipper you are going to sew. (1) To sew past the zipper pull, lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser foot and push the zipper pull behind the presser foot. Lower the foot and continue to sew.
3-STEP ZIG-ZAG Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. Set the machine as illustrated. Pattern selector on “E”. Stitch width 3-5 Place patch in position. The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches. (1) When mending tears, it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce. The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length. First sew over the center and then overlap on both sides.
STRETCH STITCH SELECTION Triple straight stitch: (1/3) Pattern selector on “A”. For reinforced seams. Turn the stitch length dial to “S”. The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. This gives triple reinforcement. Triple zig-zag: (2/4) Pattern selector on “B”. For reinforced seams, hems and decorative seams. Turn the stitch length dial to “S”. Adjust the stitch width dial to between “3” and “5”. Triple zig-zag is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, etc.
FREE MOTION DARNING Set the machine as illustrated. Move the feed dog adjustment lever to right side to lower the feed dogs. (1) Remove the presser foot shank. (2) Attach the darning foot to the presser foot bar. The lever (A) should be behind the needle clamp screw (B). Press the darning foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (C). (3) First sew around the edge of the hole (to secure the threads). (4) First row: Always work from left to right. Turn work by 1/4 and oversew.
DARNING 32 - Turn stitch length dial to the desired length. - Turn stitch selector to straight stitch, center needle position. - Position the fabric to be darned under the presser foot with the underlay fabric. - Lower the presser foot and alternately sew forward and reverse using the reverse lever. - Repeat this motion until the area to be darned is filled with rows of stitching.
QUILTING Set pattern selector as illustrated. Insert the quilting guide in presser foot shank and set the space as you desired. Move the fabric over and sew successive rows with the guide riding along on the previous row of stitching.
MAINTENANCE Caution: Always make sure the machine is unplugged from the power source and the main switch is on “O” before inserting or removing any parts and before cleaning. Remove the stitch plate: Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screw with the screw driver. (1) Cleaning the feed dog: Remove the bobbin case and use the brush supplied to clean the whole area. (2) Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Remove the bobbin case.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Correction Upper thread breaks 1.The machine is not threaded correctly 2.The thread tension is too tight 3.The thread is too thick for the needle 4.The needle is not inserted correctly 5.The thread is wound around the spool holder pin 6.The needle is damaged 1. Rethread the machine 2. Reduce the thread tension (lower number) 3. Select a larger needle 4. Remove and reinsert the needle (flat side towards the back) 5. Remove the spool and thread again 6.
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