Top Innovations SP-402 User's Manual
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1. QUIKSTITCH Top Innovations Inc Innovative Products to Make Your Life Easier QUIKSTITCH Model SP 402 Owner s Manual THIS IS NOT A TOY Adult supervision recommended Item contains sharp functional points and small parts B Machine Sewing in Minutes W Adjustable Stitch Length B Sews with a Durable Lockstitch Top Innovations Inc 400 NW Platte Valley Drive Riverside MO 64150 800 711 6617 816 584 9700 Fax 816 584 9066 www topinnovations com QUIKSTITCH Dear Valued Customer Thank you purchasing your Quikstitch Sewing Machine from our rapidly growing Sew Pro line Our firm takes pride in providing you with quality value and excellent service The QuikStitch Sewing Machine will become a valuable tool that will keep your family s wardrobe in shape Although not designed to make complicated clothing from scratch it performs all of your basic sewing jobs quickly and will provide a quality stitch This machine was specifically designed to be light and compact for easy portability We are confident you will enjoy the time you spend using our product 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 We take pride in our quality line up of garment care and steam cleaning products and hope you Will visit our web s2. spool pin on the back of the machine Cut the thread near the spool and pull the tail out of the thread guide and tension disc 1 Pull thread from spool using two hands pull it through diagonal slit in thread guide A Do not wrap thread around tension disc for sewing Thread guide A should look like this when properly threaded TOP FRONT VIEW THREAD FEEDS IM BETWEEN SILVER DISCS s 2 Hold thread firmly against top of machine between thread guides A and B and pull down in between two silver discs 3 Feed the thread under disc thread guide C and through opening created by guide bar Insert thread from right to left Leave some slack in the thread to the right Grasp slack thread while removing slack guide the thread into the center groove in disc thread guide C NOTE Make sure that thread does not slip behind the guide MAKE SURE THAT THREAD SITS IN CENTER GROOVE NOT BEHIND DISC Pull about 6 of thread through and ensure that the threading is correct up to this point Turn the hand wheel toward you until take up lever is in its highest position Pass the thread through the hole in take up lever D from right to left Turn the hand wheel toward you so that needle lowers and the thread guide E is accessible Place the thread behind the thread guide E to the right side and pull forward The thread guide will thread itself Turn the hand wheel toward you again t
3. threads for the needle and bobbin threads and then analyzing the resulting stitches UNDER SIDE T BALANCED STITCH When an even amount of thread is exerted on both threads a smooth even stitch known as a balanced stitch is produced A perfect balanced stitch will have the needle and bobbin threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom and no puckering TIGHT STITCH Too much tension will produce a tight stitch which will cause the fabric to pucker To decrease tension turn the tension dial downwards LOOSE STITCH Too little tension will produce a loose stitch which will cause loops in your seam To increase tension turn the dial upwards 15 CHANGING NEEDLES IMPORTANT use size 14 needles 1 Turn hand wheel to raise needle to its highest position Loosen the needle clamp screw just enough to remove needle A small screwdriver may be helpful 2 With flat side of needle to the right same side as needle clamp Screw insert new needle up into the clamp as far as it will go 3 Re tighten the needle clamp 44 FLAT SIDE 16 BOBBIN CASE REPLACEMENT A special feature of the QuikStitch is the anti thread jamming bobbin case The bobbin case is held in place by a positioning plate which is designed to flex slightly to allow the bobbin case to move back and forth freely about 1 16 In the event that the bobbin case becomes displaced and does not move f
4. ANTY Top Innovations Inc will repair or replace at its option without charge to the consumer any SEW PRO product that fails due to a 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 Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product freight prepaid with dated proof of the purchase to TOP INNOVATIONS INC Warranty Service Department 400 NW Platte Valley Drive Riverside MO 64150 If you have any questions about coverage under this warranty you may contact the Warranty Service Department by telephone at 800 711 6617 or email customerservice topinnovations com This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to State 19 QUIKSTITCH Printed in China Top Innovations Inc 400 NW Platte Valley Drive Riverside MO 64150 800 711 6617 816 584 9700 Fax 816 584 9066 www topinnovations com 20 IMPORTANT THREADING THE MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SUPPLEMENT The purpose of this insert is to supplement the information given in the Threading the Machine section on pages 10 amp 11 of the instruction manual Specifically it is meant to clarify steps 3 amp 4 by illustrating the necessary procedures in further detail Follow the steps below in combinati
5. Continue until new stitches are about an inch past the area to be sewed and then step off the foot pedal Raise presser foot using presser bar lifter and pull fabric straight back Cut both threads about 4 from the edge of the fabric NOTE If it is difficult to pull thread toward back without noticeably bending the needle a slight backward and forward movement of the hand wheel will make it easier to remove the fabric 13 C PRESSER F BAR LIFTER J L PRESSER j FOOT SECURING A SEAM There are two methods of securing the threads at the start and the end of the repaired seam METHOD 1 Backstitching Turn the stitch control knob to REVERSE left position and backstitch 4 5 stitches at start and end of seam repair QUIKSTITCH METHOD 2 Tying off STITCH CONTROL KNOB When seam is completed use needle threader to pull top thread to underside of fabric Tie a square knot with the bobbin thread and trim FREE ARM SEWING The QUIKSTITCH has a free arm for sewing sleeves pant legs etc To utilize this handy feature just slip the item onto the free arm 14 ADJUSTING TENSION All tension adjustment is accomplished by using the needle thread tension dial ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK The bobbin case tension is pre set at THREADING BEFORE the factory and cannot be adjusted ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST TENSION The tension level may be determined by using two different color
6. cccccccceecceeeceeeceeeceeeeeeseeeeeeesseeseeeaees 18 Limited VV arraniby oie iato tetro d oer ot Ete Uia in estie tic ai uet ass EI d uDUnd 19 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS B Before connecting machine be sure that the voltage on the AC adaptor matches your electrical supply m Always disconnect the foot pedal or AC adaptor when changing needles removing the bobbin or cleaning the QUIKSTITCH m Always disconnect the AC adaptor whenever the QUIKSTITCH is unattended M Work carefully and watch the sewing area to avoid the needle during operation Do not pull the fabric while sewing as the needle may bend break or cause other damage B Insure that the machine is threaded correctly before sewing BW The QUIKSTITCH is a sewing machine and is not intended for garment construction GETTING READY TO SEW 1 Assemble spool holder by Snapping spool pin into spool stand Both of these parts are found in accessory drawer located in front of machine 2 Slide spool stand into its holder on rear left of machine until it Snaps firmly into place 3 Make sure that power switch is in the O Off position Plug in the foot pedal and AC adaptor plug 4 Remove the red handled seam ripper thread trimmer and needle threader from accessory drawer WINDING THE BOBBIN 1 Push the bobbin winder switch down to raise bobbin winder 2 Remove see through bobbin cover by sliding it toward the front of machine Insure that the bobbin case is in
7. ite to review our product line Benny Lee Chairman and CEO Top Innovations Inc QUIKSTITCH PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES INCLUDED 1 In Accessory Drawer in front of machine B 3 Bobbins 1 in machine For replacement use class 66 bobbins B 1 needle threader B 2 needles 1 in machine For replacement needles use size 14 needles B Combination seam ripper thread trimmer 2 AC Adaptor 3 Foot Pedal NOTE Even if you have sewn before these instructions will make your first use much easier TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Handy Reference Guide cccccccccseccseeceseceeeseceteeeceeeeeeseueeaeesaees 2 Getting Ready to Sew 2 0 0 ccccccccsccceeceeeceeeeeeeeceeeaeeseeesaeeseeeseeeeaeees 6 Winding the BODDIETL cotone oae Ene ED See E REIHE EE EERE E iyu baee T Inserting the Wound BODDIN cccccccecceeeceeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 9 Threading the Machine ccccsccsecceeceseceesaeecueceeceecaeeceeseeeaes 10 Raising the BODDIN ETITead iui o rero cete tie Ehe ts 12 Sewing a Broken S698lTl soo retis rea tia eek bed etus E Ree vias 13 eise Niger elio ODDO T T 14 Free ALIN SOWING sus anite Passau iD T Ga AE dw EE QUO SU 14 AGIUSHING CMSION 2222566 E M 15 Changing INeedl6S peo ub eer ce DH PE FEED EXLdN ERR ER DIE EPSRK D EU ODE px UD 16 Bobbin Case Replacement eeeeseeeeerne 17 Performance Checklist c
8. o raise the needle to its highest position Feed wire needle threader through needle eye from right to left Insert thread through wire loop and pull needle threader through the needle eye Now pull thread back to the right The needle is now threaded 11 RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1 Hold top needle thread and turn hand wheel toward you until needle goes to its lowest and then its highest point Raise the presser foot using the presser bar lifter 2 Gently pull top needle thread until lower bobbin thread comes up in the form of a loop 3 Use the flat side of seam ripper thread trimmer to open up bobbin thread loop until end is visible 4 Pull both thread tails straight back under presser foot 5 Replace see though bobbin cover by sliding it back into place You are now ready to sew 12 SEWING A BROKEN SEAM 1 Set the stitch control knob to the desired stitch length For most sewing the long stitch setting is acceptable Turn hand wheel toward you to raise the needle to the highest position Lift presser foot using presser bar lifter Make sure that both needle top thread and bobbin lower thread are pulled straight back behind needle about 4 Position area to be sewed under presser foot Turn the hand wheel toward you to lower the needle into existing stitches in fabric Lower presser foot Step on foot pedal and the machine will start to sew the broken seam
9. of the thread the tail firmly and step on foot pedal until a few coils are wound onto bobbin and stop Use the thread trimmer to cut off tail so it is flush with the top of the bobbin Continue winding until the desired amount of thread is wound onto bobbin A full bobbin holds 35 yards Cuts thread about 4 from the bobbin and remove it from the machine Leave the spool of thread on spool pin on back of machine Push bobbin winder switch up into Off position INSERTING THE WOUND BOBBIN 1 Insert wound bobbin into bobbin _ KY 3 y NM case with thread spooling off to ARGS left side as shown ead WE ai x Q e AS 2 THREAD spools V 3 OFF TO LEFT A ND om 2 Guide end of thread to the back of the bobbin pj 3 O CLOCK 3 Pull the thread toward you so that it hooks on notch A at 3 o clock position and then pull to the left so that it passes through notch B at 4 o clock position 4 Leave several inches of thread laying across top of bobbin toward the left of machine Bobbin threading is now complete See page 12 to raise lower thread for sewing THREADING THE MACHINE There are six thread guides that the top thread passes through The diagram at right shows an overview of the threading procedure refer to the specific instructions below for important details Your spool of thread should be in the same position as it was for winding the bobbin on the
10. on with the information given in the instruction manual to properly thread the machine NOTE Refer to the illustrations on the other side of this sheet for assistance in completing the following steps 1 Feed the thread around the Guide Bar located at the 3 o clock position on the Disc Thread Guide FIGURE 1 2 Insert the Needle Threader down through the Guide Bar that is located at the 9 o clock position on the Disc Thread Guide FIGURE 2 3 Feed the slack end of the thread through the Needle Threader FIGURE 3 4 Pull Needle Threader with thread inserted back up through the Guide Bar FIGURE 4 S 9 o clock Position X Disc Thread Guide a al AM woe IE S o One C2 sor sinc STITCH QutiKSTITCH 3 o clock Position Needle Threader 3 o clock 9 o clock Guide Guide Bar Bar FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
11. orrectly threaded Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case Oo OF OOO Needle breaks O Is needle straight and sharp O Is needle correct size O Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp Bobbin winding difficulties O Is thread unwinding freely from spool O Is bobbin winder engaged O Is thread end securely held at start of wind QUESTIONS O Is thread correctly lead around bobbin winder tension disc Upper thread breaks Is machine properly threaded Is thread freely unwinding from spool Is needle size correct for thread Is upper thread tension too tight Is bobbin case properly inserted pg 17 Is bobbin rim free of nicks ower thread breaks Is bobbin correctly wound Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case Is bobbin case correctly threaded Is bobbin case properly inserted pg 17 Skipped stitches O Is machine properly threaded L1 Is fabric firmly held down O Is needle correct size O Is needle straight and sharp OO OOF OF OOO OO Fabric does not move properly under presser foot O Is presser foot lowered O Is stitch length correctly set If you have questions about any aspect of threading or sewing with the QUIKSTITCH call Customer Support Contact our Customer Support Team at Top Innovations Inc at 800 711 661 or 816 584 9700 E mail us at customerservice topinnovations com or visit our web site at www topinnovations com 18 LIMITED WARR
12. reely or pops out completely follow the three easy steps below STEP 1 Remove bobbin from bobbin case lf bobbin case has popped out put back in position as follows Place bobbin case under position plate so that screw head is under notch in position plate Then slide the bobbin case around until the metal bracket sits between 2 o clock and 4 o clock positions Proceed to step 2 STEP 2 Use left index finder to pull bobbin case toward the right and up until lower half of metal bracket touches the angled edge of the position plate Rotate the hand wheel until the bobbin case rests in its correct position Proceed to step 3 STEP 3 Check bobbin case for proper positioning The screw head should line up with the seam in the plastic casing of the machine From side view the top of the bobbin case will be level with or slightly above the position plate CORRECT POSITION OF BOBBIN CASE 17 PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST When sewing difficulties occur refer back to this manual to make sure that you are correctly following the instructions If you are still having a problem the reminders below may help you solve the problem Needle does not move O Is machine connected to electrical supply O Is foot pedal connected O Is bobbin case displaced pg 17 Needle moves but stitch is not formed Is needle in backwards Is needle defective Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp Are bobbin and needle c
13. the proper position The bobbin a case is held in place by a position Low plate which is designed to flex IN C slightly to allow the bobbin case to move back and forth freely about 1 16 The screw head should line up with the seam in plastic casing of machine and bobbin case should move back and forth slightly about 1 16 when hand wheel is turned If not refer to page 17 for repositioning instructions 3 Remove empty bobbin from bobbin case The seam ripper may make removal easier Place bobbin on the bobbin winder aligning the hole in bobbin with the driving pin on bobbin winder You may have to turn the hand wheel to help locate the driving BOBBIN WINDER pin 4 Slide spool of thread onto the spool pin NOTE Make certain that the thread retaining slit on spool is near the bottom Otherwise thread can become caught in the slit and cause problems during sewing Pe es 10 Pull thread from spool and using ceil GUCE two hands pull it through the ZI ow diagonal slit in first thread guide Fa B a First thread guide should look like this when properly threaded BOBBIN WINDER TENSION DISC Wrap thread one time counterclockwise around tension disc MAKE SURE THREAD FEEDS ALL THE WAY INTO THE DIAGONAL SUT TOP FRONT VIEW Feed end of thread through small hole in top of bobbin from the inside leaving a 3 tail Slide power switch into 1 On position Hold the end
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