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Summary of Contents for Classica 90

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Page 2: ... winding spindle Thread guide for bobbin winding Main switch Reverse feed button Socket for foot control Thread cutter Screw for edge guide Unpacking Place the machine on the table and remove the packing Wipe the machine clean before you start sewing and be especially careful with the stitch plate and the space around the needle The machine is equipped with a number of presser feet and these are p...

Page 3: ... the raised position but the height can be increased by 3 mm by pushing the presser bar lever upward and holding it in this position This is useful when you want to put garments with thick seams under the presser foot The presser foot should be lowered while sewing Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure can be adjusted with the aid of a marked dial on the left side of the machine Normal p...

Page 4: ...de the thread into the slot on the edge of the bobbin case Pull the thread in under the tension spring Check that the bobbin rotates in the direction of the arrow clock wise when the thread is pulled The thread must be pulled in the direction of the spring otherwise the spring will be overloaded Insertion of the bobbin case Slide the thread behind the projection of the bobbin case and to the right...

Page 5: ...er The thread tension is correct when the threads interlock in the middle of both layers of fabric Please note that even the best quality thread may vary in thickness When sewing in fine fabrics the knot may sometimes be visible Needle and thread The machine is delivered with a spool of synthetic thread which can be used for all types of fabrics and most seams Mercerized cotton can also be used Fo...

Page 6: ...e symbols The symbol Pl indicates the stitch length which is best for sewing buttonholes Always use the recommended stitch length to start with but experiment until you arrive at the exact stitch length for the actual work you will be doing The stitch length can be varied between 0 and 5 mm see table below 5 j 6 A B C D E I II I I I I 1 3 2 5 2 5 05 15 setting of stitches Recommended Stitch Straig...

Page 7: ...tly and increase the speed gradually When sewing fine and soft fabrics start the seam a couple of mm from the edge of the fabric to prevent it from being pulled down into the needle plate slot If you wish to extend the seam out to the very edge of the fabric sew a few reverse stitches and then hold the threads behind the presser foot when sewing forward again Fasten off the seam by depressing the ...

Page 8: ... the buttonholes the same length Decrease the upper thread tension by turning the thread tension dial to the buttonhole symbol Set the stitch selector and stitch length dial at the buttonhole symbol The finer thread you use the more attractive and even the buttonhole will be Make a mark on the fabric where you wish to begin the buttonhole Always test sew a buttonhole and adjust the stitch length s...

Page 9: ... carefully that the needle enters the first hole and then the other hole Sew five or six stitches Move to the other holes and repeat Set the needle to straight stitch in the left needle position and fasten the threads with a few stitches When a shank is required use the button reed as illus trated Changing the light bulb The light is located to the left of the needle To remove press the light bulb...

Page 10: ... upper thread may have too much tension Refer to thread tension page 4 The thread is knotted The hole in the needle plate may be chipped and have sharp edges Replace the needle plate Lower thread breaks The bobbin case is incorrectly inserted See page 3 The lower thread may be incorrectly threaded See page 3 The bobbin is overwound Uneven thread tension This may be due to poor quality thread Irreg...

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