HD3000 Manual
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1. 3 Guide the thread around the thread guide 4 Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide 5 Insert the thread through the hole the bobbin threading from the inside to the outside 16 6 Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle and push it to the right 7 With the free end of the thread held in your hand depress the foot control Stop the machine when it has made a few turns and cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin Depress the foot control again When the bobbin is fully wound it will sotp automatically Return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left and cut the thread as shown 9 Push in the clutch knob to engage clutch The machine will not sew untill the clutch knob is pushed in Inserting the Bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin Guide the thread into the notch A Continue to draw the thread lightly Pull out about 15 cm 6 of thread holder with the thread running on the front side of the bobbin until the thread slips into notch B and attach the hook cover plate counter clockwise holder Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades 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 to C L2. 12 13 14 15 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch this sewing machine off O when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot and the like Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when makin
3. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine 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 DA N G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 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 2 Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts WA R N N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 2 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner s manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner s manual The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice 10 11
4. The higher the number the longer the stitch length You can select the suitable stitch length for fabrics that you plan to sew Note Stitch length is automatically set for stretch stitch pattern on pattern number 14 to 18 Variable Needle Position a N HED Olas ae sne ean 1 l v When pattern number 13 is selected you can move the needle between center and left needle positions SECTION Ill BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing Machine Setting O MH 15 4 o 2 axis 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 The threads are cut the proper press the reverse stitch button and length for starting the next seam sew several reverse stitches Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric drawing the threads to the back 23 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 24 Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics 7 Lower the needle info the fabric at the point where you wish to st
5. A Twa ay we 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 10 Dropping the Feed Dogs Drop feed lever is located underneath of free arm bed To raise the feed dogs push the lever to the CW direction of arrow n as illustrated For dropping the feed dogs push the lever to the Ww direction of arrow as illustrated Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot To snap off To snap on Additional Clearance Turn the handwheel toward you to Press the lever on the back of the When attaching the presser foot The presser foot can be raised raise the needle to its highest foot holder the pressure dial should always be higher for additional clearance position Raise the presser foot The presser foot will drop off at position 3 Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder To Detach g Remove the thumb screw by turning the screw counter clockwise with the screwdriver 12 To Attach Align the hole in the foot holder with the threade
6. Close the zipper and spread the fabric flat Move the zipper foot to the left pin Guide With the needle down in the fabric raise the with the right side facing up the edge of the foot along the zipper teeth foot remove the basting stitches and open and stitch through garment and zipper tape the zipper Then lower the foot and stitch Stop about 5 cm 2 from the top of the the remainder of the seam making sure the zipper fold is even 37 Rolled Hem Machine Setting 15 4 6 eso 38 lt r Make a double 0 25 cm 1 8 fold approximately 8 cm 3 in length Lower the needle into the fabric at Lower the needle into the fabric the point where sewing is to and lift the hemmer foot Insert the begin then lower the hemmer folded portion of the fabric into the foot curl of the hemmer foot Sew 3 or 4 stitches while pulling the needle and bobbin threads 7 Lower the hemmer foot then sew Trim about 0 7 cm 1 4 from by lifting up the edge of the fabric corners as illustrated to reduce to keep it feeding smoothly and bulk evenly 39 Blind Stitch Hemming Machine Setting a3 3 Es as 8 1 3 Om 2 3 4 Ge S 1 4 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 S On lightweight fabrics the raw edge can be turned under and pres
7. Depress the foot control gently and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it Thread the end through a darning needle draw to the bottom side of the fabric and cut Zipper Application Machine Setting 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 fas oa i GC mj 15 4 O I 2 Cea p gt 1 To sew the left side of the zipper attach the zipper foot to the pin on the right hand side 2 To sew the right side of the zipper attach the zipper foot to the pin on the left hand side 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 35 Se Jf Ns To Sew Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the Sew through fold and zipper tape Stop just right hand side Lower the zipper foot before the zipper foot reaches the slider on Fold back the left seam allowance the zipper tape Turn under the right seam allowance to Turn the handwheel by hand and lower the moma 0 210 Srem 18 fold needle info the fabric Raise the zipper foot Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and and open the zipper Lower the foot and pin in place sitich the remainder of the seam 36 D x J
8. denser See Page 10 See Page 21 See Page 14 The cloth is not feeding smoothly The machine does not work The feed dog is packed with lint The presser foot pressure is too weak The stitches are too fine The feed dog is not raised after Drop feed has been used The machine is not plugged in A thread is caught in the hook race Clutch knob is pulled away for the bobbin winding Bobbin winder spindle is in the winding position See Page 48 See Page 10 Make the stitches coarser See Page 10 See Page 8 See Page 48 See Page 16 See Page 16 The buttonhole stitches are not balanced The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn 2 The work is being pulled or held back Interfacing is not used with stretch fine fabrics See Page 29 32 and 34 Do not force the fabric for guiding See Page 29 Printed in Taiwan 753 800 162 EN
9. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Stretch Stitch Patterns cccceeecsesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeseees Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ccceceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees SIMO CK UNG e eens taeteca stan E ames EGE QUINO a oan ag i aai ak wh dhyana etapa Pin BUCKING Siennas aaa a a aa Shell TUCK cccecceeeeescccceeeeeeeeecssescseeceeeeeeeeesesseesseesseeeeeeeess ele lai UNAG eee phe amt nae tte ete ut eden erie rae Mend fh ie ee eR 720 6 Sanam ern were Oe rn Hom Rr SOR TOR Snr OR SO ae Pateh WOrk oieee eorne e ea a a aaa A EE ERA SECCTION VI CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Bobbin Holder ccccceceeeeeeesesteeeeeeeenaeees Cleaning the Hook Race ccceeceeeeeseseeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeees Inserting the Bobbin Holder ssec Trouble Shooting iiris a aeda Names of Parts COE OELOOROOOOHO ODD 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 Reverse stitch button SECTION ESSENTIAL PARTS A086 6 21 20 Thread take up lever i Carrying handle D Handwheel Clutch knob Pattern selector dial Feed balan
10. 6 5 With the stitch length control at 4 sew straight lines 1 cm 3 8 apart across the area to be smocked Knot the threads along the ege Pull the bobbin threads and distribute gathers evenly Sew pattern stitches between the straight seams Pull out the gathering stitches Quilting Machine Setting TaD o 21 2 3 4 5 6 1 94 0 amp 2 3S4 T 3 6 The quiliting guide will help to keep Sew guiding the quilter over the the stitchintg lines straight previous row of stitching Insert the quilter in the opening and slide it at the desired width 43 Pin Tucking Machine Setting X Position the fabric so that the Sew guiding the folded edge along needle pierces 0 1 to 0 2 cm the sliding guide 1 16 inside of folded part and Press the pin tucks to one side lower the presser foot Turn the guide screw and move Fold the fabric with wrong sides the sliding guide next to the folded together on the foldline edge 44 Shell Tuck Machine Setting ae EEE Fagoting Machine Setting Me 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 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 e
11. ach side Peel off the paper from the wrong side of the fabric 45 Applique 46 Machine Setting 3 12 we 2 C dimp 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 o 3 5 0 C 29s 0 5 1 34 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 Machine Setting N A A s v NNN vv _ Sew seam and press seam allowance open Sew pattern stitch on the right side of garment centering stitches over the seam line This machine never needs oiling but the bobbin area and hook race should be cleaned after completion of every garment Do not store the machine in an area of high humidity near a radiator or in direct sunlight Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and neutral soap Raise the needle and unplug the machine before cleaning SECTION VI CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Bobbin Holder Turn off the power switch or unplug the machine Remove the cover plate by sliding the hook cover plate release button to the right Take out the bobbin Brush out dust and lint or you may use a vacuum cleaner Insert the bobbin Attach t
12. art sewing Press the small black button on the zigzag foot with your left hand to lock the presser foot to the fabric Lower the presser foot with your right hand keeping pressure on the black button with your left hand Release the black button and start sewing SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHING Zigzag Stitch Machine Setting Machine Setting 3 CEAN 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 lt 3 C qd mD 12 1 6 5 m 3 1 2 Oml 2 3 4 C 1 CD cAr D 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 Simple zigzag stitch is widely used for overcasting applique sewing on buttons etc ar 25 Overedge Stitch Machine Setting 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 t ee Les 18 5 26 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 Machine Setting 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 Tripl
13. ce dial Power switch Machine socket Needle clamp screw Drop feed lever Free arm Presser foot GFSOSeS8GOS Presser foot lifter Foot Storage Compartment 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 1 Needle case L Quilter 3 G Blind stitch hem foot 4 D Hemmer foot C Overedge foot E Zipper foot 7 B Transparent buttonhole foot 8 A Zigzag foot R Automatic buttonhole foot The automatic buttonhole foot can be stored in the extension table Extension Table Accessory Storage Box Extension Table Accessory storage box The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing e Sewing accessoires are conveniently located under the extension table For free arm sewing For attaching the table Lift out the extension table as Position the two pins of the illustrated storage box on the base slit and push down gently SECTION Il 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 th
14. d hole in the presser bar and fit the foot holder screw into the hole Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise Reverse Stitch Button oe ee 5 a A As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed the machine sews backwards Seam Guide Line The 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 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot Turn off the power switch i Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter clockwise 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 Check your needles frequently for barbed or blunted points Snags and runs in knits fine silks and silk like fabrics are permanet and are almost always caused by a damaged needle Thread and Needle Chart Crepe de Chine Voile Fine Silk Lawn Organdy Georgette Tricot Fine Cotton Fine Synthetic Fine Cotton Covered Polyester Medium Linens Cotton Pique 50 silk weight Serge Double Knits Percale 50 to 80 Cotton 50 to 60 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester Denim Tweed Gabard
15. e Strength Stitch Machine Setting 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 Outline Stretch Stitch Machine Setting 0 3 4 f C Ad iw _ 4 i A Pattern 14 is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while permitting the seam to be pressed completely flat For a 1 5 cm 5 8 seams use the 2 cm 6 8 marking on the needle plate When sewing light weight fabrics set the pressure dial at 1 or 2 27 Sewing Buttons Machine Setting Xe J N 2 Align the both holes of button To strengthen the shank cut the threads leaving a 20 cm 8 tail with the needle swing lower Bring the needle thread down through the hole in the button and the foot and depress the foot wind it around the shank Tape the button over the placement mark control Draw the thread to the wrong side of fabric and knot A pin can be placed on top of the foot to from a shank Before lowering the foot test When button sewi
16. e sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever handwheel or needle Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply when leaving the machine unattended when attaching or removing parts when cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control otherwise the machine will run intermittently Operating Instructions The symbol O of a switch indicates the off position of a switch For an appliance with a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way The foot controller Model YC 482J or TJC 150 is used with this sewing machine USA market only Foot Control Ve DQ 2 Ya Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control The harder you press on the control the faster the machine runs a Sewing Light The sewing light is located behind the face plate To replace the bulb A Toremove Turn to the left e To replace Turn to the right B To remove Push and twist to the left e To replace Push and twist to the right NOTE When replacing the bulb unplug the machine Pressure Dial
17. ead the thread from the spool and pass it through the thread guide Then draw it down along the right slot Guide the thread around the bottom of the thread guide plate from right to left then draw it upward Firmly draw the thread from right to left over the take up lever and down into the take up lever eye Then guide it down along the left slot Slide the thread from the left behind the needle bar therad guide Thread the needle AAO 18 Needle Threader Raise the needle to the heighest position Lower the presser foot Pull the needle threader knob as far as it will go 1 Threader knob Pass the thread between the horn and triangle as shown 2 Horn 3 Triangle Draw the thread to the left into the groove on the back 4 Groove Gently push the button The pin will push the thread throgh the needle eye to the back Button Pin Raise the threader knob slowly The thead loop is pulled up throgh the needle eye Pull the thread loop to remove the thread end to the rear 2 Threader loop Threader end The needle threader can be used with a 11 to 16 needle Thread size 50 to 90 should also work well 19 20 Drawing Up Bobbin Thread amp 1 Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand 2 Turn the handwheel slowly towards you with your right hand until the needle goes down a
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19. g any other adjustments mentioned in this owner s manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to mm Clectrical electronic products If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance European Union only Do s and Don ts Always be aware of the up and down movement of the needle and do not turn your attention from the machine while it is running When leaving the sewing machine unattended the main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet When servicing the sewing machine or when removing covers or changing lamps the machine must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket outlet Do not place anything on the foot control otherwise the machine will start inadvertently or the control or motor may burn out The maximum permissible power for the sewing lamp bulb is 15 watts 6 When using your sewing machine for the first time place a piece of waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes Wipe away any oil which may have appeared TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ESSENTIAL PARTS N mes f Parts ne re ee 4 5 Foot Storage Compartment cecccccceeeeeseeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeaees 6 Extension Table Accessory Storage BOX cceccceseeceeeeeeeeeeeee
20. h Control ssec een iaaeaie henna Eii 22 Stitch Length Control s 22 5 kik ett atresia eae tn econ cee 22 Variable Needle Position a2ceccdectcdesgedercees Gad iid enadee anvsdaupi de edged aagtedeeteenie ee 22 SECCTION Ill BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing tin atest cntics beneend be cuaneiin nana reese ee anne 23 Changing the Sewing Directions ccccceecccceeeeeeeeeccceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeenaaeeeees 24 Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics ccccceeeeeeseneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeens 24 FIG ZAG VOICI 223 tree eee ete ae bere ee ee nar nae aa eee 25 SECCTION IV UTILITY STITCHING OWE CASUING cheba eer hes ee aes eee eae ieee eee Overedge Stitch oe eeeecc eee cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeenenaees Tricot StICN success nitenstetven teh Wek Weleteh We wee tate Triple Strength Stitich 2 cceeesseceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees O tline Stretch Stitich sesser ia enaena SOWING BUON S cieee ae aE REAA REAR ERE Automatic Buttonhole cccccccseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Manual Buttonhole ccccccscceseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Corded Buttonhole cceccccceeeeesccceeeeseeeeeeseeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeees Zipper Application seiko iia bs bien Stee neeedeee rete eae Rolled Hem is secsscessiads dehiskinta aaia Blind Stitch Hemming ccccececeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees SECCTION V DECORATIVE STITCHING Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns 00 cc
21. hand Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads to the left Insert the garment under the foot and lower the needle at the starting point Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot Starting point 9 Sew slowly and stop the machine at the strating point when a buttonhole is completed The machine sews front bartack and left row first then the back bartack and right row D Cut the both needle and bobbin threads leaving about 10 cm 4 thread ends Draw the needle thread to wrong side of fabric by pulling the bobbin thread Then knot the threads D Insert a pin inside the bartack Then cut the opening with a seam ripper Take care not to cut the stitches O 0 iS 2 40 BH BH RESET RESET tit ul 2 To repeat buttonhole sewing After a buttonhole is sewn move the indicator to pattern 1 t by turning the pattern selector dial in the direction of arrow 1 then return the indicator back to BH by turning the dial in the direction of arrow 2 to reset for sewing the next buttonhole 3 When buttonhole sewing is finished push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go 31 Manual Buttonhole Machine Setting CG ta 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Qo 4 6 5 CI 2 3 4 a Ifthe diameter of the button is more than 2 5 cm 1 a buttonhole must be made manually as follows 32 Q Turn the handwheel to
22. he hook cover plate 47 Cleaning the Hook Race Inserting the Bobbin Holder aia Unplug the machine and remove Take out the bobbin Clean the feed dogs hook race Line up the triangle marks and the presser foot and needle Lift up the bobbin holder and and bobbin holder with the lint position the bobbin holder so the Remove the screw on the left remove it brush and a soft dry cloth notch fits next to the stopper in the hand side of the needle plate with hook race the screwdriver Remove the needle plate 48 Trouble Shooting The machine does not run smoothly and is noisy 1 Threads have been caught in hook mechanism The feed dog is packed with lint See Pages 47 and 48 See Page 48 The needle thread breaks The bobbin thread breaks The needle thread is not threaded properly The needle thread tension is too tight The needle is bent or blunt The needle is incorrectly inserted The fabric is not being drawn to the rear when sewing is finished The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder Lint has collected in the bobbin holder The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly See Page 18 See Page 21 See Page 13 See Page 13 See Page 23 See Page 14 See Page 17 See Page 47 Exchange bobbin The needle breaks Skipped stitches The needle is inc
23. ine 50 silk Coating Drapery and Upholstery Fabric 40 to 50 Cotton 40 to 50 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester e In general fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics and thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing e Use the same thread for needle and bobbin e When sewing stretch very fine fabrics and synthetics use a BLUE TIPPED needle The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches e When sewing very fine fabrics sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion 14 Winding the Bobbin Horizontal Spool Pin Additional Spool Pin Removing the Bobbin Ordinary Spool Cal EX ot n Lift up the spool pin Place the spool of thread on the spool with the The additional spool pin is used Gently slide the hook cover plate thread coming off the spool as shown to wind extra bobbins without release button to the right and Attach the large spool holder pressing it firmly against the thread spool unthreading the machine remove the cover plate To use insert the additional Lift out the bobbin The small spool holder is used with narrow or small thread spools spool pin in the hole Place the felt and the spool on the pin Threading the Bobbin Winder 1 Pull the clutch knob away from the machine to disengage the clutch 2 Draw the thread from the spool
24. nd 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 o A 3 Pull 15 cm 6 of both threads back and under the presser foot Balancing Needle Thread Tension Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing N The needle thread and the bobbin Set the desired Loosen the needle Tighten the needle To obtain better zigzag stitches thread should interlock in the number of the thread tension by moving thread tension by moving the needle thread tension should center of two layers of fabric in thread tension dial the dial to a lower the dial to a higher be slightly weaker than in the straight seams at setting mark number number case of straight sewing The needle thread should appear slightly on the reverse side of the fabric 21 Pattern Selector Dial a N 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 22 Zigzag Width Control a N C Ae ae Z12345 6L n 1 2 3 4 5 6 gt i yg Stitch Length Control Soo 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
25. ng is finished return the drop feed lever the needle swing making sure the needle drops in each hole Adjust the stitch width if necessary Lower the foot 28 Automatic Buttonhole Machine Setting 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 There should be no gap Spring holder 1 Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position Raise the presser foot lifter 2 Set the pattern indicator at BH by turning the pattern selector dial 3 Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R NOTE There should be no gap between the slider and spring holder of the foot as shown above 29 4 Bottonhole lever 4 Pull the button holder to the back and place the button in it Push back the button holder toward you as far as it will go 5 Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will go 30 Starting point Insert the fabric under the foot Turn the handwheel one complete turn by your
26. orrectly inserted The needle is bent or blunt The needle clamp screw is loose The tension of the needle thread is too tight The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn The pattern selector dial has been turned while the needle was in the material The needle is incorrectly inserted The needle is bent or blunt The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn A BLUE TIPPED needle is not being used for sewing stretch very fine fabrics and synthetics The needle thread is not threaded properly The presser foot pressure is not strong enough See Page 13 See Page 13 See Page 13 See Page 21 See Page 23 See Page 14 See Page 22 See Page 13 See Page 13 See Page 14 See Page 14 See Page 18 See Page 10 49 Condition Seam Puckering Stitches form loops below the work 1 2 3 The needle thread tension is too tight The needle thread is not threaded correctly The needle is too heavy for the cloth being sewn 4 The stitches are too coarse for the fabric being sewn 5 When sewing extremely light weight materials place a sheet of paper underneath the fabric 1 2 The presser foot pressure is not correctly adjusted The needle thread tension is too loose The needle is either too heavy or too fine for the thread Reference See Page 21 See Page 18 See Page 14 Make the stitches
27. sed Lower the presser foot 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 40 Turn the guide screw and move the sliding guide next to the folded edge Sew guiding the folded edge along the sliding guide SECTION V DECORATIVE STITCHING Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns Stretch Stitch Patterns Machine Setting Machine Setting n5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 o 13 Gee 123 3 6 5 4 15 16 4 0 5 1 4 5 Aq U p Sew a row of stitches and adjust the thread tension so the needle thread should appear on the reverse side of the fabric 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 Test the stitch on the actual fabric for the best results 41 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 42 mea AN When patterns are compressed correct by turning the dial in the direction of os ax When patterns are drawn out correct by turning the dial in the direction of Smocking Machine Setting 1 cm 3 8 SE A D 0 12 34 5 6 o 3
28. ward you to raise the needle to its highest position Raise the presser foot lifter 2 Set the pattern indicator at BH by turning the pattern selector dial 3 Attach the buttonhole foot B OJO 4 Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will go 5 Lower the needle info the garment where the buttonhole is to start and lower the foot 6 Sew the front bartack and left row then stop the machine after sewing the desired total length of buttonhole 7 Pull the buttonhole lever toward you Starting point Sew the back bartack and right row then stop the machine at the starting point To cut the opening and to reset for sewing the next buttonhole refer to the instructions on page 30 33 Corded Buttonhole Machine Setting 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 30 34 With the buttonhole foot raised hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot until they clear the front end Hook the filler cord info the forks on the front of the R foot to hold them tight Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot
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