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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS \\lien using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should alxvavs he k)lloxved. including tiie ti)IlOWing: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always • A sewing • unplug the sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and befi )re cleanini. Al\ViVs unplug before relamping.
List of contents Important safety instructions 2 Summary 4 5—I 5 Procedures Inpacking, Packing away alter 5 sewing 6 Connecting the fbot control Connecting to the power 6 supply Accessory box, Extended sewing 7 surface $ X)0l pin 1 S thread 9 Threading the upper 10 Threading for twin needle Bobbin winding with the machine threaded, i3obhin 11 winding vertical spool pin the bobbin in Placing the 12 machine and tension. Correct Thread 13 incorrect thread tension Presser foot pressure.
Summary 1. Lid 2. Thread take-up lever 3. Presser ftot pressure dial 4. Thread guide 5. light 6. Needle bar 7. Presser k) )t 8. Free arm 9. Bobbin cover 10. Base plate 11. Drop feed dial 12. Needle plate 13. Presser bar and Presser toot ankle 14. Needle clamp screw 15. Presser foot lifter 16. Thread tension 4 17. Thread guide for bobbin winding 18. Spool pin, Spool holders 19. Recess for additional spool pin 20. Thread cutter for bobbin winding 21. Bobbin spindle, Bobbin stop 22. Handwheel 23.
Unpacking 1. Place the machine on the table or cabinet and remove the packaging. 2. Remove the side parts of the packing material, the foot control and finally the protection cover. 3. The machine is delivered with an accessory hag, a soft cover, a main cord and a foot control cord. 4. Wipe the machine. particularly around the needle and needle late to remove any soil before sewing. Packing away after sewing 1. Unplug the cords from the wall socket and the machine. 2.
Connecting the foot control Among the accessories you will find the foot control cord and the main cord. 1. Place the foot control on its narrow side, Fit the plug intn the socket inside the foot control compartment. 2. Push it firmly to make sure it is properly connected. This opera tion is only necessary the very first time you are going to use the machine. 3. Th correctly turn away the cord, place it into the slot, see picture.
Accessory box 1. Open the Accessory box by placing your linger in the space on the top and lift upward. 2. Store the presser feet and the bobbins in the Accessory Tray from the beginning so they are always easily accessible (refer to the figure). Extended sewing surface 1. Keep the Accessory Tray on the machine to provide a larger flat work surftice. 2. Slide the Accessory Tray to the left when you wish to remove it and use the free arm. 3.
Spool pin The machine has spool pins suitable for all types of thread. The main spool pin (a is horizontal the thread reels off the stationary spool. Place the spool so that the thread reels counter-clockwise. There are two spooi holders on the spool p \Xith narrow thread s, the small holder ( h) is 1 spoo placed in front of the thread. If you use large thread spools, the large holder (c) is placed in Iront of the thread.
Threading the upper thread lake sure the presser to)t is raised and the needle is in the up position 1. Pull the spool pin otit. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool holder on the spool pin as described. Push the spool pin back in. 2. Bring the thread in the direction of the arrow under the thread guide (a) and over the thread guide (b). 3. Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs. 4. Continue threading by drawing the thread from the right into the slot on the take—up lever. 5.
Threading for twin needle 1. Insert a twin nc’eclle. 2. Wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second upper thread 3. Thread the machine as described and check to ensrLrc that the thread lies between the inner thread tension discs, inside the lowest thread guide. Thread left needle. 4. Attach the extra spool pin onto the machine. Place a spool holder under the thread. 5. Place the bobbin with the second thread Ofl the spool pin. 6.
Bobbin winding with the machine threaded Make sure that the presser kx)t is up and the needle is in the highest posi tiOfl. Note! Do not use a plastic presser foot when bobbin winding. outwards on the bobbin spindle 1. Place your empty bobbin with the small mark on the front of the machine. 2. Pull the thread from the needle under the presser foot and to the right over the thread guide (c). 3. Start from above and wind a few turns of thread around the bobbin.
Placing the bobbin in the machine 1. Open the cover 1w slightly pulling it towards you and take it away. 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin facing case with the mark upward and the thread to the left of the bobbin, The bobbin will then rotate counterclockwise while drawing out the thread. 3. Hold the bobbin and draw the thread to the right passing ta). 4. Hold the bobbin to keep it from turning and pull the thread to the left so that the thread clicks into the tensicn spring.
Thread tension I’,e the recommended setting given on the Intodisplay (see page 17). You can adjust the top thread tension by turning the dial, which is numbered. The higher the number the tighter the tension. Normal thread tension is number 4. \ hen sewing buttonholes and decorative stitches set thread tension to number 3. When topstitching with a coarse thread in thick fabric, increase the tension to 7-9.
Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure is adjusted with the dial on the front of the machine. Normal setting is 1. The higher the number the more pressure on the fabric. Knit and soft fabrics should be sewn at a lo er pressure setting (2). I Presser foot lever The presser foot is raised and loered ith the presser foot lever. The presser foot must he lowered when sev ing. For thick fabrics, lift the presser foot lever as far as it goes and hold it there.
Changing the needle 1. Loosen the screw in the needle clamp. 2. Remove the needle. 3. Push up the new needle with the flat side away from you until it will go no further. 4. Tighten the screw po perlv. Always use needles of system 130/705H. Lowering the feed teeth The feed teeth are lowered when you turn the dial to the left to if Turn the dial to the right to you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed teeth will come up automatically when you begin to sew.
Functions I Infodisplay Stitch length Stitch width When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the best stitch length which will be indicated h numbers on the Infodisplay. You can change the stitch length by pressing either the (+) or ( ) button. Certain stitches have a limited stitch length. When you select a stitch, the machine automatically sets the best stitch width, which is displayed ith numbers on the Infodisplay. You can change the stitch width by pressing the (+) or C) button.
Reverse mr machine sews backwards when this button is pressed. The machine sews forward when the button is released. The longest stitch length when reverse feeding is 3 torn. For permanent reverse, press the button twice in quick succession before starting to sew. An arrow to the top left on the Infodisplay indicates reverse sewing. To sew forward again, press the button once more. STOP The STOP button is used to finish a stitch. i.e.
Stitch selection When you turn on the mahine it always selects straight stitch and the number 00. You select a stitch by pressing the stitch selection buttons. With left button you get tens and with right button ‘iou get 1-9. The number of the selected stitch is displayed to the cry right. ‘ Stitch table 00 Straight stitch see page 23 Presser foot A For all kinds of sewing in WO\ en fabrics.
09 Bridging stitch see page 33 Presser foot B. C For joining two pieces of fabric with finished edges and for elastic shirring 10 Heinstitch see page 34 Presser foot B, A For hemstitching, use a wing needle (optional) 11 Satin stitch see page 27. 25 Presser toot B For appliques, rounded edge, sewing on laces and hands 12 Decorative edging see page 34 l’resser foot B For decorative edges.
Buttonholes The hartack buttonhole. i, is used for medium and heavy fabrics. 1. Select the buttonhole. 2. lSse the presser foot C. Loosen the thread tensi( )fl tO position 2— i. 3. Mark the buttonhole location on your fabric. When sesing stretch fabrics. use a fusible stabilizer or a cord. The buttonhole foot has guide lines to determine buttonhole length. The middle mark on foot C gives a buttoning edge.
Buttonholes Sew the next buttonhole in the same manner. There is a small finger at the hack of the presser foot. For a corded buttonhole. Iocp your cord around the finger as illustrated. Stitch the buttonhole as described. Always stitch a sample buttonhole on scraps of the garment fabric. If needed, adjust the stitch setting. se the stitch width and length buttons. On heavy fabric, increase the stitch length to 0.5. Buttonhole knife The knife is used to cut buttonholes.
Sewing buttons 1. Mark the fabric where the button is to be located. 2. Select zigzag I . 3. Lower the feed teeth. see pagel5. 4. Snap off the presser toot. 5. Place the fabric under the presser foot ankle. 6. Place the button on marking and lower the presser bar so that the presser foot ankle is between the holes of the button (see picture). 7. IbId the thread ends to one side. Check to he sure that the needle goes into the left hole of the button. to 8.
Straight stitch Straight stitcling T cD is used to join fabric which does not stretch and for seams which will not he subjected to great strain. When you select straight stitch, the machine will automatically set the average stitch length. Experiment until you arrive at the exact setting for the actual work you will he doing. 25 Needle Positions When topstitching using straight stitch and reinforced straight stitch, the needle position can he adjusted in steps.
Sewing zippers The zipper foot F can he snapped on so that it is located either to the right or to the left of the needle. making it easy to sew hoth sides Of the zipper. To sew the other side of the zipper. reposition the zipper foot. I Lapped zipper 1. Sew the seam together to the hottom of the zipper placket. Baste the rest of the seam. Leave ahout 2 cm open at the iop. Press scam open. Set the needle to the right position. 2. Place presser foot F to the left of the needle.
Gathering with straight stitch Use a slightly longer stitch than normal straight stitch, 3.5-5.0. Alwav.s sew two gathering threads next to each other. 1. Pin the gathered part to the corresponding garment section. Make sure that the marks and the seams correspond to each other, or match notches. 2. Pull both bobbin threads from the same direction and distribute the gathering evenly. When half the distance is gathered. wind the threads around a pin. Then gather the other half from the other direction.
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Lace edging 1. Place wrong side of lace to right side of ftthric matching edges. Sew along inner edge of lace with zigzag, stitch length 1.5. stitch width 1.5. 2. Press seam allowance towards fabric. Sew with satin stitch stitch width 2.0. on the right side over the zigzag seam. , 1 3. Cut off the seam allowance up to the stitching on the wrong side.
Appliqué 1. Draw a mirror image of your design on the paper side of the fusible web. — c 1 -Th P1 2. Iron the fusible wet-i SO that it sticks to the wrong side of the appliquc’ material, the appliqu&.. Remove the layer from the fusible web. Fuse the appliqué to the back gu iund material. Place stabilizer under backgr( )und fabric. 3. Cut out paper stitch width 2.0. 4. Satin stitch, around the edges. Sew all design lines using the same satin stitches.
Three-step zigzag Overcasting : is suitable for Three-step zigzag overcasting most fabrics. Trim the edges of the fabric before over casting. Make sure that the needle sews over the edge of the fabric. Place the fabric according to the presser foot (see picture). Sewing terry cloth Terry cloth is a rather loosely woven fabric in which seams easily break. Sew the garment together with straight stitch.
Darning stitch has its own The darning stitch stitch nwmories where the number of stitches. length or width changes are stored. It is a perfect stitch for mending and darning. Use presser ftot A, li i 1. Sew the first row of stitches as long as you need to cover ‘our tear or worn spot. and 2. Touch the reverse button the machine c ntinues sewing the remaining stitches at the same length and fastens the thread. 3. Touch STOP. Move the fabric so that the needle is right over the last stitch.
F latlock is suitable for The ulatlock sewing overlapped seams and decorative hems. Reduce the presser lot pressure tO when sewing stretch kibric. N 2 “ou can produce a decorative hem by folding a single hem to the wrong side and sewing the flatlock from the right side. Trim excess hem to stitching from the wrong side. To sew an overlapped seam, lap one piece of fabric over the other piece and sew flatlock stitch over the hibric edge on the right side.
Blind hem Snap ofl psse r f( )( )t I) [or blind hem Fold the imiterial as sho n. Make sure that the told line of the fabric rides in the groove to the right side of the presser foot. Practice using a scrap ot material and compare with the illustrations. 1. TIthe stitch does not catch the folded edge, increase the stitch idth (+). V. 2. If the stitch catches too muh of the fold, decrease the stitch idth 3. For an invisible hem the needle catches a single thread of the bIded edge.
Bridging stitch The bridging stitch } is suitable for joining two pieces of fabric with folded edges. Also use tO join lace and ribbon. Elastic shining Th bridging stitch is also useful for gathered elastic shirring. Lse the buttonhole toot C. tighten the upper thread tension. Remember that the elastic will always he stitched double, so take this into account when calculating how much you will need. Place the shirring elastic (elastic thread) around the finger of the presser foot C.
Decorative stitches These stitches are mainly used as decorative stitches. Examples: Stitch 13 sewn with arn gies a deoratie effect. An effectie edging can he produced with Stitch 12. Sew a hit from the edge and trim close to the stitching. Using Stitch 10 together with a wing needle (optional) you can produce a hemstitch around your embroidered tablecloth.
Sewing hints Free arm To facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems use the free arm. The free arm also allows you to darn socks ( freemotion darning foot is an optional accessory). Consult the Accessory Vsers Guide. “Jeans hem” \\ hen sewing o’ er seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam. The needle can hit the tipped foot and break. In this case, use the clearance plate to balance the height of the hem as you sew.
Maintenance Changing the light bulb The light bulb is placed tu the left. above the needle. Place the rubber sheath found in the accessory box with its deep hole around the bulb. Do not turn the bulb, just pull it down to remove the bulb. When inserting, place the rubber sheath with its shallow hole around the new bulb, insert the bulb by pushing it up. tse light bulb designed as indicated on the front of the machine.
Maintenance - .-— Removing the stitch plate Remove the presser foot and the bobbin cover. Lower the feed teeth (see page 15). Place the stitch plate opener on the brush. There is a recess at the rear of the stitch plate. Insert the stitch plate opener into the recess and pull the brush toward you to pop the stitch plate off. Cleaning When necessary, the feed teeth and the bottom of the bobbin area must be cleaned with the brush, v hich von will find with the accessories.
Trouble Shooting Checking the needle Always start with a new needle as Soon as you discover that a stitch is not what you expected. Test sew on a scrap of the fabric you are sewing. Check that you have chosen the correct needle and see that it is correctly inserted. See page IS. Unattractive stitches The thread tension is not correct. See page 13 Make sure that the thread is not catching. Certain thread spo( 1s are unsuitable for spooling from the horizontal spool pin.
Machine runs sluggishly Dirt or lint has built up under the stitch plate. Remove the plate and brush clean between the feed teeth and in the bottom area. See page 37. Main motor does not work The electronic overload protector may have switched off. Shut off the main switch, wait about a minute. Then turn on the machine. Expert assistance Have your machine tuned up regularly by your dealer.
Index Aecessi irv hox Applique — 25 Belt loops Blind hero Bohhin. placing in machine B hhin winding Bridging stitch Button sewing Buttonholes 3 32 12 11 33 22 20—21 Care of machine Cleaning (:onnting the machine 36—3’ I )a rning 29-30 37 6 Decorative stitches 31 Elastic shirring Extra spool pin 33 8 Feed teeth, lowering FIX Flatlock Free arm IS 17 31 35 Uathering 25 11cm Flemstitch 31-32. 35 34 Packing the mau tune l’resser h)ot.
Declaration of Conformity Herewith we conhrm that this Sewing M ±ine in its essential parts. fulfils the Low \oltage Directive ‘3/ 23/ EEC and 9368/EEC. This confirmation is based upon Certificate or Technical Construction Files. perfrmed 1w SEMKO.
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