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IMPORTANT 

WARNING!

DANGER!

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock 

or injury to persons:
1.  The machine mustn’t be used by chil-

dren under 8 or by people with reduced 

physical, sensory or mental capabilities 

or if there is a lack of experience and 

knowledge how to operate the machine. 

Unless they have been given instruction 

concerning the use of the machine and 

the involved risks by a person who is 

responsible for their safety.

2.  Do not use this machine as a toy. Close 

attention is necessary when this machine 

is used by children, near children or 

people with reduced sensation.

3.  Use this machine only for its intended 

use as described in this manual. Use 

only accessories recommended by the 

manufacturer.

4.  Children should be supervised to ensure 

that they do not play with the machine.

5.  Never operate this machine if it has a 

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working 

The following basic safety precautions must 

be observed when operating an electrical 

device:
Please read the instruction manual carefully 

before using this machine.
Keep the instruction manual at a suitable 

place with the machine and hand it over if you 

give the machine to a third party.

When the machine is not in use or left 

unattended, always disconnect the 

machine from the power supply system. 

Unplug it from the outlet.

properly, if it has been dropped or dam-

aged, or dropped into water. Return the 

machine to the nearest authorized dealer 

or service centre for examination, repair, 

electrical or mechanical adjustment.

6.  Never operate the machine with any air 

openings blocked. Keep ventilation open-

ings of the machine and the foot control 

free from accumulation of lint, dust, and 

loose cloth.

7.  Keep fingers away from all moving parts. 

Special care is required around the 

machine needle.

8.  Always use the proper stitch plate. Using 

the wrong stitch plate can result in nee-

dle breakage.

9.  Do not use bent needles.

10.  Do not pull or push the fabric while sew-

ing. This can result in needle breakage.

11.  Switch the machine off (“O”) when mak-

ing any adjustments in the needle area, 

such as threading or changing the nee-

dle, threading the bobbin, or changing 

the presser foot, and the like.

12.  Always unplug the machine when per-

forming cleaning or maintenance work-

such as replacing the sewing light or 

when making any other user mainte-

nance adjustments mentioned in the 

instruction manual (disconnect the power 

plug). Cleaning and maintenance work 

must not be carried out by children with-

out supervision.

13.  Never drop or insert any object into any 

openings.

14.  Use this machine only in dry and pro-

tected areas. Never operate the machine 

in a damp or wet environment.

15.  Do not operate the machine where aero-

sol spray products are being used or 

where oxygen is being administered.

16.  To disconnect, turn the power switch to 

(“O”)(off), then remove the plug from the 

outlet. Do not unplug by pulling the cord, 

instead grasp the plug to pull it from the 

outlet.

17.  If the supply cord of the foot control is 

damaged, it must be replaced by the 

manufacturer or an appropriate service 

agent or a similar qualified person in 

order to avoid endangerment.

18.  Never place anything on the foot control.

19.  When replacing the light bulb, always 

use the same type.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1.  Never leave the machine unattended 

when it is plugged in.

2.  Always unplug this machine from the 

electric outlet immediately after using 

and before cleaning.

3.  LED RADIATION: Do not look directly at 

the LED using an optical instrument.

Summary of Contents for b33

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...bin Thread 14 Thread tension dial 14 Stitch pattern selector knob 15 Stitch length knob 15 Reverse sewing lever 16 Lowering and raising the feed dog 16 BASIC SEWING Straight stitch 17 Seam Guide Lines...

Page 4: ...tion of lint dust and loose cloth 7 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle 8 Always use the proper stitch plate Using the wrong stitch plate can res...

Page 5: ...only This appliance may only be used by children over eight and by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or by per sons who lack experience and knowledge of how to operate the...

Page 6: ...plate Sewing table accessory box Presser foot holder Needle clamp screw Needle Presser foot zigzag foot Carrying handle Handwheel Power switch Power Foot control connection Free arm Presser foot lever...

Page 7: ...e machine Free arm Guide Hole Accessory box The accessories are stored inside the sewing table Unfold the cover to open the accessory box Accessory box Standard Accessories Bobbins 3x Seam ripper butt...

Page 8: ...n the 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 unat...

Page 9: ...handwheel toward you to raise the needle bar to its highest position Raise the presser foot Push the presser foot release lever to snap off the presser foot holder To attach Place the presser foot so...

Page 10: ...surface should be consistent Never use a blunt needle Fabric and Needle Chart Use a needle size of 11 75 or 14 90 for general sewing work A fine thread and a fine needle must be used to sew lightweigh...

Page 11: ...by pulling it to the left Open the bobbin cover Bobbin cover Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch Latch When inserting the bobbin case pl...

Page 12: ...the hole in the bobbin Depress the foot control again When the bobbin is fully wound stop the machine Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position by moving the spindle to the left and cu...

Page 13: ...ewing head moving from right to left Pull the thread downwards and on the left side of the needle bar insert it into the thread guide Thread the needle eye from front to back Raise the needle to its h...

Page 14: ...fabric and sewing method In an ideal zigzag stitch the bobbin thread does not show on the right side top of the fabric and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side bottom of the fabric Need...

Page 15: ...titch length knob Turn the stitch length knob so that the symbol with the desired stitch length points at the setting mark The higher the number the longer the stitch length Setting mark Set the dial...

Page 16: ...the lever down and move it in the direction indicated by the arrow see figure To raise the feed dog press the lever down move it in the direction indicated by the arrow see figure and turn the handwhe...

Page 17: ...line letting the fabric feed by itself Changing the Sewing Direction CAUTION Keep fingers away from the presser foot when guiding the fabric Otherwise fingers may be struck and injured by the needle...

Page 18: ...8 1 6 cm from the fabric edge Stop stitching and lower the needle by turning the hand wheel counterclockwise Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to align the edge with the 5 8 1 6 cm seam guid...

Page 19: ...cm hem Trim the seam allowance after sewing Be careful not to cut the stitches Stretch Overlock Stitch Stitch selection G Presser foot Zigzag foot Thread tension 1 4 Stitch length S This knit stitch...

Page 20: ...kpacks for extra strength Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabric moves back and forth Triple straight stitch Stitch selection A or B Presser foot Zigzag foot Thread tension 2 6 Stitch l...

Page 21: ...idth matching the distance of the holes in the button Lower the foot to hold the button in place Check to see if the needle enters into the holes in the button by turning the handwheel by hand Sew abo...

Page 22: ...stitches Place a pin on both buttonhole ends directly in front of the bartacks to prevent the bartacks being cut open Cut the opening with the seam ripper A B C Carefully mark the length of the butto...

Page 23: ...d be overcast first Then fold the hem as shown leaving 1 4 0 7 cm of the hem edge showing Wrong side of the fabric 1 4 0 7 cm A Heavy weight fabrics B Fine or medium weight fabrics Position the fabric...

Page 24: ...also be sewn in any direction on knit ted fabrics or fabrics with a soft and smooth texture With the stitch length at 4 sew straight stitching lines 1 cm 3 8 apart across the area to be smocked Knot t...

Page 25: ...or left Appliqu Stitch selection C Presser foot Zigzag foot Thread tension 1 4 Stitch length 0 5 1 Stretch Stitch Patterns Stitch selection A G Presser foot Zigzag foot Thread tension 1 4 Stitch lengt...

Page 26: ...ttle Race Unit Hold the shuttle by the center pin and fit it carefully back into the shuttle race forming a perfect circle with the shuttle driver Attach the shuttle race ring making sure the bottom p...

Page 27: ...he machine from the power supply before oiling the shuttle race unit Remove the shuttle race unit as described If the machine will not be used for the time being do not apply the oil until its next us...

Page 28: ...inished 6 The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn Page 10 Page 10 Page 10 Page 14 Page 17 Page 10 Skipped stitches 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted 2 The needle is bent or blunt 3 The nee...

Page 29: ...c fabrics F Blindstitch Blindstitch 1 0 3 0 3 5 For an invisible hem fastening on woven fabrics G Vari Overlock Zigzag foot 1 5 3 0 2 6 Overcasting double knitted fabrics like tricot jersey or other l...

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