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Sew Pro SuperLockstitch SP-403 Owner's Manual

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Portable Sewing Machine
Innovative Products to Make Your Life Easier
Model SP-403
Owners Manual
Sews Durable LockStitch
Handheld or Table-Top Operation
Operates on 4AA batteries (not included)

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  • Page 1 Portable Sewing Machine Innovative Products to Make Your Life Easier Model SP-403 Owners Manual Sews Durable LockStitch Handheld or Table-Top Operation Operates on 4AA batteries (not included)
  • Page 2 Top Innovations, Inc. would like to invite you to take advantage of our customer support web site at www.topinnovations.com. Here you will find additional information about the many other exciting Sew Pro and Steam Fast products that are available.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LISTING ACCESSORIES WINDING A BOBBIN THREADING THE BOBBIN INSERTING THE THREADED BOBBIN CASE REMOVING BOBBIN & BOBBIN CASE THREADING THE MACHINE RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION START TO SEW—HANDHELD OPERATION START TO SEW—TAPLE-TOP OPERATION SECURING A SEAM;...

  • Page 4: Parts Listing

    PARTS LISTING 1. On/Off Switch 2. Dust Cover 3. Thread Tension Dial 4. Needle Arm 5. Needle Clamp Screw 6. Presser Foot 7. Slide Plate 8. Needle Plate 9. Pretension Stud 10. Spool Pin 11. Spool Holder Ring 12. Spool Stand 13.

  • Page 5: Parts Listing

    PARTS LISTING (cont’d) 17. Accessories Storage 18. Bobbin Winder Cover 19. Bobbin Winder Bobbin Winder Thread Guidepost 25. Bobbin Case 21. Presser Foot Lift Lever ACCESSORIES 1. Bobbin x4 (1 in Machine) 2. Needle Threader 3. Needle x2 (1 in Machine) Regular Needle No.

  • Page 6: Winding A Bobbin

    WINDING A BOBBIN Place spool of thread onto spool pin. Press spool holder ring against spool. CAUTION: Spool of thread should be rotated freely after pressing the holder ring on. Lead thread to Guidepost (1) and draw to the left under pretension stud (2). Draw thread between the two tension discs of thread tension dial, then pull thread to right as shown.

  • Page 7: Threading The Bobbin

    THREADING THE BOBBIN INSERTING THE THREADED BOBBIN CASE Use needle threader to pull bobbin thread (bottom) from inside of bobbin case hole Position bobbin in bobbin case and draw 2-3 inches of thread. You will feel thread tension force while drawing. CAUTION: Bobbin case tension was pre- set at factory and is not adjustable.

  • Page 8: Removing Bobbin & Bobbin Case

    REMOVING BOBBIN & BOBBIN CASE Be sure that bobbin winder cover is closed, raise needle to highest position by turning hand wheel counter clockwise. Fully open slide plate, make sure bobbin case holder is parallel to presser foot edge by rotating hand wheel slightly.

  • Page 9: Threading The Machine

    THREADING THE MACHINE Place spool of thread onto spool pin. Press spool holder ring against spool. CAUTION: Spool of thread should be ro- tated freely after pressing the holder ring Pull thread to Guidepost (1) and draw it to left, under pretension stud (2). Draw thread between two tension discs and then pull to right as shown.

  • Page 10: Raising The Bobbin Thread

    RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD Hold the needle thread (top) and turn hand wheel counterclockwise to lower needle, then raise to highest position. Gently pull needle thread (top) until bobbin thread (bottom) comes up and forms a loop. Use a pin to pull up bobbin thread loop (bottom).

  • Page 11: Adjusting Thread Tension

    ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION NOTE: Your machine’s tension has been calibrated to ”5” in the factory to suit most sewing applications. Always double check threading before attempting to adjust thread tension. Make a test sample to find proper tension before sewing on your fabrics. A balanced stitch: A perfect, well balanced stitch will have needle thread (top) and bobbin thread...

  • Page 12: Start To Sew-Handheld Operation

    START TO SEW—HANDHELD OPERATION Insert four AA batteries or use bonus AC adapter. Open dust cover. Raise needle to highest position by turn- ing hand wheel counterclockwise. Move presser foot lift lever up to raise presser foot. Place fabric under presser foot. Draw both the needle thread (top) and the bobbin thread (bottom) 2-3 in.

  • Page 13: Start To Sew-Taple-Top Operation

    START TO SEW—TABLE-TOP OPERATION Insert four AA batteries or plug in bonus AC adapter. Open dust cover. Raise needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel counterclockwise. Insert stabilizer when sewing heavier fabrics. Move presser foot lift lever up to raise presser foot.
  • Page 14 START TO SEW—HANDHELD OPERATION Insert four AA batteries or use bonus AC adapter. Open dust cover. Raise needle to highest position by turn- ing hand wheel counterclockwise. Move presser foot lift lever up to raise presser foot. Place fabric under presser foot. Draw both the needle thread (top) and the bobbin thread (bottom) 2-3 in.

  • Page 15: Securing A Seam; Darning

    SECURING A SEAM DARNING There are 2 methods for securing the threads: Method #1: Back Stitching At start of seam, sew 1/2 in., then pull fabric backwards to sew 4-5 back stitches. Hold both fabric ends and continue sew- ing forward to complete seam. Secure end of seam by backstitching again.

  • Page 16: Turning A Square Corner

    TURNING A SQUARE CORNER CHANGING NEEDLES HOW TO REPLACE THE SLIDE PLATE Upon reaching the desired position, stop stitching with the needle tip still in the fabric. Move presser foot lift lever up. Turn fabric. Move presser foot lift lever down. Continue stitching the seam.

  • Page 17: Performance Checklist

    PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST If stitch is not formed: Needle is not fully inserted into the needle clamp body. Needle is inserted into the wrong side. Needle is defective. Bobbin thread (bottom) is not threaded correctly into the bobbin case hole. If machine skips stitches: Needle is not straight and sharp.
  • Page 18 TURNING A SQUARE CORNER CHANGING NEEDLES HOW TO REPLACE THE SLIDE PLATE Upon reaching the desired position, stop stitching with the needle tip still in the fabric. Move presser foot lift lever up. Turn fabric. Move presser foot lift lever down. Continue stitching the seam.

  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    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 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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  • Page 22 Top Innovations, Inc. 400 NW Platte Valley Drive Riverside, MO 64150 (800) 711-6617 (816) 584-9700 Fax: (816) 584-9066 www.topinnovations.com Printed in China...

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