Instruction Book HD-3000BE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS SECTION III BASIC SEWING Names of Parts................................................... 2 Straight Stitch Sewing...................................... 18 Foot Storage Compartment................................ 3 Changing the Sewing Directions...................... 19 Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box)......... 3 Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics................. 19 Removable Extension Table..............................
i o u SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS y t r !0 e !1 w q !2 !3 @0 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 Names of Parts Stitch length control Zigzag width control Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winder spindle Foot storage compartment Flip-top sewing instruction panel Spool holder (large) Spool pin Top cover Thread tension dial Pressure dial Face plate Buttonhole lever Thread cutter Needle threader Needle plate Hook cover plate Hook cover plate release button Extension table (Accessory storage box) @0 Reverse stitch button q
q w Foot Storage Compartment e L Each presser foot and pocket is lettered for easy identification and storage. To achieve optimum sewing results, use the foot recommended for each sewing technique. r G D C t B i A q w e r t y u i E y u Needle case L. Quilter G. Blind stitch hem foot D. Hemmer foot E. Zipper foot A. Zigzag foot B. Transparent buttonhole foot C. Overedge foot Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box) Sewing accessoires are conveniently located under the extension table.
Removable Extension Table Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. For free arm sewing Lift out the extension table, as illustrated. Free arm sewing: The free arm is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments. It is also useful for darning socks or elbows. For attaching the table Position the two pins of the storage box on the base slit and push down gently.
SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Before connecting the power, make sure the voltage and frequency of your electrical power conform to the machine. Switch off the power, fit the nonreversible plug into the machine socket and plug the machine into the power supply. Switch on the power. While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Additional Clearance The presser foot can be raised higher for additional clearance. Pressure Dial The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to “2” for appliques. Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine fabrics. Velours and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a “1” setting. Dropping the Feed Dogs Drop feed lever is located underneath of free arm bed.
Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION: Turn the power switch off before changing the presser foot. Removing the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and press the lever q on the back of the foot holder. q Attaching the presser foot Place the selected presser foot so that the pin w on the foot lies just under the groove e in the foot holder. Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place.
Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the revers e stitch button depressed, the machine sews backwards. Seam Guide Line As loThe numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the left needle position and the line. The numbers in the front indicate in millimeters. The numbers in the back indicate in inches.
Changing Needle CAUTION: Turn the power switch off before replacing the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you. When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up as far as it will go and tighten the clamp screw firmly with the screwdriver.
Winding the Bobbin Horizontal Spool Pin Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder pressing it firmly against the thread spool. * The small spool holder is used with narrow or small thread spools. Additional Spool Pin The additional spool pin is used to wind extra bobbins without unthreading the machine. To use, insert the additional spool pin in the hole. Place the felt and the spool on the pin.
Threading the Bobbin Winder w q Draw the thread from the spool. r q w Guide the thread around the thread guide. e Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. r Insert the thread through the hole the bobbin, threading from the inside to the outside. we t t Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle, and push it to the right. y y With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control.
Inserting the Bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running counter-clockwise. Guide the thread into the notch A on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades. Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into notch B. Pull out about 15 cm (6˝) of thread and attach the hook cover plate.
Threading the Machine Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter and thread in the order from q to t. q e w r t q Lead the thread from the spool and pass it through the thread guide. Then draw it down along the right slot. q w Guide the thread around the bottom of the thread guide plate from right to left, then draw it upward.
Needle Threader Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. q Threader knob q Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, then insert hook into the needle eye. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind. Paying close attention to the needle point, draw the thread around the guide and under the hook.
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. Turn the handwheel slowly towards you with your right hand until the needle goes down and continue turning handwheel until the take-up lever is at its highest position. Lightly draw up the needle therad forming a loop of bobbin thread. Pull 15 cm (6˝) of both threads back and under the presser foot.
Balancing Needle Thread Tension The needle thread and the bobbin thread should interlock in the center of two layers of fabric in straight seams. Set the desired number of the thread tension dial at setting mark. Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number. Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher number.
Pattern Selector Dial Select the pattern by turning the pattern selector dial and the red signal shows the selected pattern. *Raise the needle above the fabrics and presser foot when you turn the pattern selector dial. Zigzag Width Control Higher the number, wider the stitch width. This machine will sew the maximum 6.5mm (0.25˝) wide zigzag. *Raise the needle above the fabrics when you set the stitch width. Stitch Length Control The higher the number, the longer the stitch length.
SECTION III BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a stitching guide line on the needle plate. Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back. Depress the foot control. Gently guide the fabric along the guide line letting the fabric feed naturally. For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse stitch button and sew several reverse stitches. Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing the threads to the back.
Changing the Sewing Directions Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabric by turning the handwheel. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot. Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics Lower the needle info the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing. Press the small black button on the zigzag foot with your left hand to “lock” the presser foot to the fabric.
SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHING Zigzag Stitch Simple zigzag stitch is widely used for overcasting, applique, sewing on buttons, etc. Overcasting This type of stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent fabrics from fraying at raw edges. It can be used to finish a hem edge. Place the edge of the fabric next to the black prong of foot C.
Overedge Stitch Place the edge of the fabric next to the black prong of foot. The wires on this foot prevent light weight fabric from rolling and creating a ridge. The black prong guides your sewing so the needle falls off the fabric wrapping the threads around the edge to stop raveling. Tricot Stitch Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the edge will be slightly inside the right hand side of the presser foot. Guide the work so the right hand stitches fall at the edge of the fabric.
Triple Strength Stitch This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are needed to insure comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. Also use when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength. The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward forming a seam that does not rip easily. Garments should be basted for fitting before seaming.
Sewing Buttons Tape the button over the placement mark. A pin can be placed on top of the foot to from a shank. Before lowering the foot, test the needle swing making sure the needle drops in each hole. Adjust the stitch width if necessary. Lower the foot. Align the both holes of button with the needle swing, lower the foot and depress the foot control. To strengthen the shank, cut the threads leaving a 20 cm (8˝) tail.
Automatic Buttonhole *The size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot (R). *The button holder of the foot takes a button size up to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter. *Make a test buttonhole on a sample duplicating the fabric, interfacing and seams of the actual garment. *Place the button on the fabric sample and mark the top and bottom to determine the position of buttonhole. *Use the interfacing on the stretch fabrics.
y Insert the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel one complete turn by your hand. yui u Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads to the left. i Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point. Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot. o Sew slowly and stop the machine at the starting point when a buttonhole is completed. o *The machine sews front bartack and left row first, then the back bartack and right row.
Manual Buttonhole If the diameter of the button is more than 2.5 cm (1˝), a buttonhole must be made manually as follows: q Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the presser foot lifter. qwe w Set the pattern indicator at “BH” by turning the pattern selector dial. e Attach the buttonhole foot (B). r Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will go. rt t Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole is to start, and lower the foot.
Corded Buttonhole *Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the cord used. *To cut the opening and to reset for sewing the next buttonhole, refer to the instructions on page 31. q With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. qwer w Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot until they clear the front end. e Hook the filler cord info the forks on the front of the R foot to hold them tight.
Zipper Application (A) To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot to the pin on the right hand side. (B) To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot to the pin on the left hand side. (A) (B) Fabric Preparation: Place right sides of fabric together and sew to the end of the zipper opening. Reverse stitch to knot the stitches. Sew the zipper opening with a basting stitch.
To Sew: Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to from a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place. Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right hand side. Lower the zipper foot. Sew through fold and zipper tape. Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Turn the handwheel by hand and lower the needle info the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper.
Move the zipper foot to the left pin. Guide the edge of the foot along the zipper teeth and stitch through garment and zipper tape. Stop about 5 cm (2˝) from the top of the zipper. With the needle down in the fabric, raise the foot, remove the basting stitches and open the zipper. Then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam making sure the fold is even.
Rolled Hem Make a double 0.25 cm (1/8˝) fold approximately 8 cm (3˝) in length. Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where sewing is to begin, then lower the hemmer foot. Sew 3 or 4 stitches while pulling the needle and bobbin threads. Lower the needle into the fabric and lift the hemmer foot. Insert the folded portion of the fabric into the curl of the hemmer foot. Lower the hemmer foot, then sew by lifting up the edge of the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly. Trim about 0.
Blind Stitch Hemming On lightweight fabrics the raw edge can be turned under and pressed. On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold up the hem the desired amount and pin in place. Then fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated. Position the fabric on the machine so that the needle just pierces the folded part of the fabric when the needle comes over to the extreme left side. Lower the presser foot.
SECTION V DECORATIVE STITCHING Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns Sew a row of stitches and adjust the thread tension so the needle thread should appear on the reverse side of the fabric. Test the stitch on the actual fabric for the best results. Stretch Stitch Patterns Stitch length of the automatic patterns (No.14 to 18) are preset, so you do not need to select the stitch length for these patterns.
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance If patterns are uneven when sewing with a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balance dial. After sewing with an altered dial setting, you must reset the dial to [ ]. (A) When patterns are compressed, correct by turning the dial in the direction of “ + ”. (A) (B) When patterns are drawn out, correct by turning the dial in the direction of “ – ”.
Quilting The quilting guide will help to keep the stitching lines straight. Insert the quilter in the opening, and slide it at the desired width. Sew guiding the quilter over the previous row of stitching.
Pin Tucking Fold the fabric with wrong sides together on the fold line. Position the fabric so that the needle pierces 0.1 to 0.2 cm (1/16˝) inside of folded part and lower the presser foot. Turn the guide screw and move the sliding guide next to the folded edge. Sew guiding the folded edge along the sliding guide. Press the pin tucks to one side.
Shell Tuck Place the folded edge along the slot of foot. The needle should fall off the edge of the fabric on the right forming a tuck. Fagoting Fold under 1.5cm (1/12˝) on each fabric edge and press. Pin the two edges to paper 0.3cm (1/8˝) apart. Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side. Peel off the paper from the wrong side of the fabric.
Applique Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique. When sewing corners, lower the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the right or left. *When applique sewing is finished, return the pressure dial to 3. Patch Work Sew seam and press seam allowance open. Sew pattern stitch on the right side of garment centering stitches over the seam line.
SECTION VI CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Race Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle.Remove the screw on the left hand side of the needle plate with the screwdriver. Remove the needle plate. Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it. Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush. Clean the feed dogs, hook race and bobbin holder with the lint brush and a soft dry cloth.
Trouble Shooting Reference Condition Cause The machine does not run smoothly and is noisy. 1. Threads have been caught in hook mechanism. See Page 38 See Page 38 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. The needle thread breaks. 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The fabric is not being drawn to the rear when sewing is finished. 6.
Condition Cause Reference Seam Puckering. 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. 2. The needle thread is not threaded correctly. 3. The needle is too heavy for the cloth being sewn. 4. The stitches are too coarse for the fabric being sewn. 5. The presser foot pressure is not correctly adjusted. *When sewing extremely light weight materials, place a sheet of paper underneath the fabric. See Page 15 See Page 12 See Page 8 Stitches form loops below the work. Make the stitches denser.
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