USER’S GUIDE E10
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 • Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked.
Congratulations! As the owner of a new sewing machine, you will enjoy precision quality stitching on all types of fabrics, from multiple layers of denim to delicate silks. Your sewing machine offers the ultimate in simplicity and ease of operation. For your safety and to fully enjoy the many advantages and ease of operation of your sewing machine, we recommend that you read all the important safeguards and use and care instructions in this instruction book.
LIST OF CONTENTS PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE....................................................................5 ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................7 FITTING THE SNAP-IN ACCESSORY BOX .............................................................8 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE ............................................9 Foot control ..................................................................................
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE 1. Thread tension dial 2. Presser foot pressure 3. Thread take-up lever 4. Thread cutting 5. Presser foot 6. Needle plate 7. Accessories box 8. Bobbin stop 9. Stitch length dial 10. Stitch display 11.
12. Spool pin 13. Bobbin winder 14. Hole for second spool pin 15. Hand wheel 16. Stitch selector dial 17. Power switch 18. Main plug socket 19. Bobbin thread guide 20. Upper thread guide 21. Handle 22.
ACCESSORIES 1 1. All purpose foot 2. Zipper foot 3. Satin stitch foot 4. Blind hem foot 5 Buttonhole foot 6. L-screwdriver 7. Seam ripper/ brush 8. Oil bottle 9. Second spool pin 10. Spool holders (2x) 11. Pack of needles 12. Seam guide 13. Bobbins (3x) 14. Darning plate 15.
FITTING THE SNAP-IN ACCESSORY BOX Keep 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 Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) A polarized plug must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. Foot control Foot control regulates the sewing speed. (3) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to how to connect machine to power source. Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
CHANGING THE BULB Attention: Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the plug from the main socket! Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V) or 15 watts (220-240V). - Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1) - Remove the cover (B). - Unscrew the bulb and fit new one (C). (2) - Replace the cover and tighten screw. Should there be any problem, ask your local dealer for advice.
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LEVER When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised to extra high for easy positioning of the work. (A) ADJUST 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). Tighten presser adjusting screw Loosen However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT SHANK/ ANKLE Attaching the presser foot holder Raise the presser foot bar (a). (1) Attach the presser foot shank/ankle (b) as illustrated. Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot shank/ankle (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin on the foot (d). (2) Raise the lever (e). Lower the presser foot shank/ankle (b) and the presser foot (f) will engage automatically. Removing the presser foot Raise the presser foot. (3) Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages.
WINDING THE BOBBIN Place thread and spool holder onto spool pin (1). - For smaller spools of thread place spool holder with small side next to spool (2). - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs (3). - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (4). - Push bobbin to right (5). - Hold thread end (6). - Step on foot control pedal (7) to wind the bobbin. - Cut thread (8). - Press bobbin to left (9) and remove.
INSERTING THE BOBBIN When inserting or removing the bobbin, the foot and needle must be fully raised. 1. Open the hinged cover. 2. Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). 3. Put the thread under the tension spring. 4. Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch. 5. Insert it into the shuttle. Attention: Turn power switch to off (“O”).
INSERTING THE NEEDLE Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. (1) B. The flat side of the needle shaft should be towards the back. C/D.Insert the needle as far up as it will go. Attention: Turn power switch to off (“O”). Needles must be in perfect condition. (2) Problems can occur with: A. Bent needles B.
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Threading is simple but it is important to thread correctly to prevent sewing problems could result. - Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. (2) Attention: For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the power before threading. - - - Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder with the thread coming off the spool as shown.
THREAD TENSION Basic thread tension setting: “4” To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. A. Normal thread tension - upper and bobbin thread join in fabric B. Upper thread tension too loose - upper thread “loops” on the underside of fabric C. Upper thread tension too tight - bobbin thread “loops”on the top side of the fabric Note: The bobbin thread tension does not normally have to be adjusted.
BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is raised. (1) Pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the stitch plate hole. Place both threads to the back under the presser foot.
REVERSE SEWING At the end of a seam, press down the reverse sewing lever. Sew a few reverse stitches to “the tie off” the thread ends. Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1/A) REMOVING THE FABRIC Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove fabric to the back. (2) CUTTING THE THREAD Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands, pull them into the thread cutter (B) and down (3) to cut.
MATCHING NEEDLE / FABRIC / THREAD NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or polyester. 12(80) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettlecloth, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight wool. Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.
STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitching center needle position Turn the stitch selector dial so that the “A” appears in the stitch display window. Snap on the standard presser foot. Adjust the stitch length by turning the stitch length dial to the desired stitch length. 2.5 is standard stitch length. Stitch length dial Stitch display To get the reinforced triple straight stitch, turn the stitch length dial to position “S1”.
ZIGZAG STITCHING Turn the stitch selector dial so that the stitch display shows “C”-zigzag. Turning the stitch selector dial will increase or decrease the zig zag width. Snap on the standard foot. Function of stitch length dial while zigzaging The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches “0”. Zigzag stitches are usually sewn at “2.5” or less. Dense zigzag stitches (close together) are referred to as a satin stitch.
HOW TO SEW BUTTONHOLES Preparation Select buttonhole with the stitch Selection dial. Snap on The buttonhole foot. Adjust the stitch length dial between “0.5” - “1”. The density of the stitch depends on thickness of the fabric. Stitch length dial Note: Always test sew a buttonhole. To prepare the fabric Measure the diameter of the button and add 0.3 cm (1/8”) for the bartacks. If you have a very thick button, add more to the diameter measurement.
Tips - Slightly reduce upper thread tension to produce a satin stitch on top. - Place stabilizer underneath for fine and stretchy fabrics. - It is best to sew a cord for a buttonhole on a stretch or knit fabrics. The buttonhole colomns should sew over the cord.
BLIND HEM For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Select Select Blind hem for woven fabrics. Snap on Blind hem foot. (1) Stitch length 1.5-2.5 Stitch length dial Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up. (2) Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric.
ZIPPERS AND PIPING Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Stitch length dial The zipper foot can be snapped onto the right or left, depending on which side of the foot you are going to place against the zipper or piping. (2) 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. The zipper foot is also used to sew cord into a bias strip to form a piping and to sew the piping into a seam.
3-STEP ZIG-ZAG Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, finishing edges. Stitch length dial Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Patching: Place the patch in position and stitch around edges. The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches. (A) 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. Begin by sewing over the center and then overlap on both sides.
STITCH SELECTION Stitch length dial Triple straight stitch: (1) For reinforced seams. Turn the stitch length dial to “S1”. The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. This gives triple reinforcement. Triple zig-zag: (2) For hardwearing seams, hems and decorative seams. Turn the stitch length dial to “S1”. Triple zig-zag is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, etc.
MAINTENANCE Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the main socket. When cleaning the machine, it must always be disconnected from the electricity supply. Remove the stitch plate Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screw withe the screw driver.(1) Cleaning the feed dog Remove the bobbin case and use the brush supplied to clean the whole area.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 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.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
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