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CONTENTS Name of parts ................... 3-4 Accessories ....................5 Before sewing (Power supply and sewing lamp).......... 6 Removing extension table ................7 Free-arm sewing..................7 Winding the bobbin ..................8 Removing bobbin case and bobbin.............. 9 Inserting bobbin into bobbin case ..............9 Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race............
BEFORE SEWING Power supply / Power supply plug 1. Fit plug into the machine. 2. Insert plug into the main socket. Power supply 3. Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. Plug receptacle machine plug Speed Controller CAUTION: When the machine is not being used, when cleaning it or changing its lamp, disconnect it from the electric outlet.
REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE Hold the left end of the table and pull it out in direction of the arrow. FREE-ARM SEWING 1. This sewing machine can be used as a flat bed machine but easily converts to a free arm machine by removing the extension table.
WINDING THE BOBBIN 1. Release coupling knob. 2. Thread as shown. 3. When bobbin is filled, re-engage coupling knob. 5 cm thread Push bobbin winder spindle in direction of the arrow. When bobbin winding is Winder spindle completed, return spindle to its original position.
REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN Hinged latch 1. Raise the needle to its highest 2. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin position and open shuttle race cover. case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine. 3. Release the latch and the bobbin will fall out easily.
INSERTING BOBBIN CASE INTO SHUTTLE RACE Finger Hinged latch 1. Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull the thread to the front, open the latch of the bobbin case and hold it. Insert 2. Holding the latch open, place bobbin case onto the center pin in the shuttle and release latch.
DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Hold the upper thread with left hand, turn the hand wheel slowly towards you until the needle goes down and comes up. Then stop the hand wheel when the take up lever is at its highest position.
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION Normal upper thread tension: 4 – 6 Correct Upper thread Fabric Upper thread tension may be adjusted Bobbin thread by turning the thread tension dial. Incorrect Inside of fabric Upper thread Lower thread tension can be increased by turning the screw of the bobbin case slightly to the right (clockwise).
REGULATING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE 1. Push down the lever for the desired pressure; for light fabrics set lever at 3, set at 2 for medium fabrics and at 1 for heavy fabrics. 2. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding, skipped stitches or difficulty in guiding the fabric. To adjust the presser foot pressure, use the lever behind the cover of the lamp.
CHANGING NEEDLE Needle clamp screw Tighten Loosen Face flat side away from you 1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position. 2. Loosen needle clamp screw and remove the old needle. 3. With the flat side of the needle facing away from you, insert the needle as far up as it will go.
FABRIC-THREAD-NEEDLE-TABLE Please pay attention to the following list as a guide for sewing different types of fabric. Indication Pressure of Length of of Upper Fabric Thread Needle Presser Foot Stitches Tension See page 15 Straight Pressure stitch regulation Stitch Length Dial Nylon Light...
TO START SEWING Important hints: 1. Raise the take-up lever to its highest position before starting and after stopping sewing. 2. Hold both threads about 10 cms to the rear of the machine for the first two or three stitches. 3.
HOW TO FINISH STITCHES 1. Sew to the edge of seam. 2. Push the reverse button and sew in reverse for about 3-4 cms. 3. Raise needle to its highest position. 4. Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out of the back of the machine. Thread cutter 5.
STRAIGHT STITCH 1. This type of stitching is used most frequently. 2. The zigzag presser foot can be used for both straight and zigzag sewing. 3. For sewing light fabric, use a smaller stitch size. (Refer to page 17 for dial setting). ZIGZAG SEWING Pattern selector position Satin stitching can be used for sewing...
OVERCASTING Use these stitches for oversewing rough edges. STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCHES Use this stitch with knitted, tricot or other stretchy fabrics. The stitch enables your seam to stretch without breaking the thread. - 22 -...
BLIND STITCH 1. Fold fabric as shown. 2. Finish the seam as shown. - 23 -...
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Adjust the width to obtain the correct seam. Wrong: Needle is not piercing edge Needle pierces the edge of fold too to fold at all. much. Correct seam. - 24 -...
BUTTON SEWING Utilize the button presser foot. Match 1. Place the darning plate properly. 2. Place button presser foot in position and attach it firmly. 3. Place the button between presser foot and fabric and lower the presser foot. 4. Manually turn hand wheel towards you, ensuring that the needle enters into both holes of button without obstruction.
ZIPPER SEWING Utilize the zipper foot. Select straight stitch. 1. Zipper foot is designed to sew close to a raised edge, thus preventing sewing on zipper. 2. Place zipper foot in position and attach firmly. 3. Fold the fabric about 2 cm and place the fabric under foot.
BUTTONHOLE SEWING Set the stitch length dial. Pattern selector dial Steps Setting 1. Set dial to “A“ position 2. Sew left side 3. Raise the needle 4. Set dial to “B“ position 5. Sew 5-6 stitches 6. Raise the needle 7.
HEMMING 3 mm 1 mm 20 mm 1. Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the foot with the picot foot. 2. Fold over the fabric edge by about 3 mm and place it under the foot. Secure the folded edge with a few stitches.
TWIN NEEDLE (Optional) Put in the twin needle with the flat side backwards. Thread the machine for normal sewing, leading both threads to needle and passing their ends separately through its eye. Sewing width should not exceed the third widest stitch width, as this will break the needles.
QUILTER 1. Slide the arm through the hole on top of the presser foot holder. 2. Move the quilter to the required stitch distance. SEAM GUIDE 1. Use the seam guide to sew long seams of an equal distance from the edge of the fabric. 2.
MAINTENANCE 1. Raise needle to its highest position. 2. Take out the bobbin case. 3. Turn the latch knob A as illustrated. 4. Take off shuttle race cover. 5. Take out shuttle hook. 6. Clean and oil shuttle race and hook, thereafter replace all parts in reverse order.
CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS – TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause What to do - Feed teeth down - Raise feed teeth Fabric does not - Stitch length dial “0“ position - Set dial between 1 and 4 move - Light presser foot pressure - Increase pressure - Incorrect insertion of needle - Re-insert needle...
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