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SEWING MACHINE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MD 8708

1/03

MSN 5000 641

24/7 CUSTOMER SUPPORT

(877) 604-9498

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Summary of Contents for MD 8708

Page 1: ...SEWING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL MD 8708 USTOMER SUPPORT 877 604 9498 Uhr Seite 1...

Page 2: ...N OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA OR OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE IN NO EVENT SHA...

Page 3: ...your sewing machine will ensure easier use and more successful projects This machine has been produced for home use only PLEASE KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AS WELL AS THE PACKAGING Before use 1 Prote...

Page 4: ...ies mentioned by the manufacturer in this instruction manual Needles twin needles and light bulbs are available at specialized dealers When lubricating the machine only use special sewing machine oils...

Page 5: ...ecking the upper and under thread tensions 21 Stitch length dial 22 Program selection dial 22 Reverse sewing 23 Attaching the darning plate 23 Table of fabrics threads and needles 24 Program selection...

Page 6: ...14 Presser foot 15 Presser foot holder screw 16 Presser foot holder 17 Needle holder 18 Presser foot release lever 19 Stitch length dial 20 Upper thread tension dial 21 Bobbin winding thread guide 22...

Page 7: ...8 Darning plate 9 Replacement bobbins 3 pieces 10 Finger guard attached 11 Felts for bobbins 2 pieces 12 Needle assortment N 75 and N 90 13 Small oil can 14 Screwdriver large 15 Screwdriver small 16...

Page 8: ...lug the machine from the AC outlet Do not put anything on the foot controller since the machine could be started inadvertently or the foot controller or the motor could possibly burn out Attaching or...

Page 9: ...Only replace with a 15 watt bulb 4 Close the cover and replace the screw after replacing the bulb The accessory box is integrated in the flat bed By opening the cover as shown in the picture you will...

Page 10: ...h of the needle is shown on the shank The higher the number the stronger the needle Never use a needle which is crooked or blunt By raising or lowering the presser foot lever 23 the presser foot 14 go...

Page 11: ...nserting the presser foot Attention For this step the machine must be switched off and unplugged Removing Inserting 1 2 1 2 1 Place the presser foot under the foot holder so that the pin at the foot l...

Page 12: ...holder 16 4 Loosen the presser foot holder screw 15 with the screwdriver 1 Turn the balance wheel toward you move up the needle to its highest position 2 Lift the presser foot lever 3 When inserting t...

Page 13: ...3 Regulating the presser foot pressure This means For sewing thick fabrics or fabrics of several layers a higher foot pressure is required For sewing normal or lighter fabrics you will need less foot...

Page 14: ...ghest position 2 Remove the flat bed see page 6 Open the bobbin case cover 7 as shown 3 Open the latch of the bobbin case and take the bobbin case out of the machine Removing the bobbin case and the b...

Page 15: ...ches the notch Make sure to pull out approx 15 cm of thread Inserting the bobbin case and the bobbin 4 Hold the bobbin case so that the long lever of the case points upward Open the latch of the bobbi...

Page 16: ...the spool and put it onto the spool holder 31 as shown above after having pulled out the spool holder 2 Draw the thread from the spool holder through the bobbin winding thread guide 21 as shown 3 Dra...

Page 17: ...d Keep winding until the bobbin spindle is automatically stopped 5 Push the bobbin spindle to the left and take off the bobbin Cut off the thread 6 Push the balance wheel 28 back again as far as it go...

Page 18: ...Place a spool of thread onto a spool holder 31 as shown so that the thread will be led from the backside of the spool Hold the spool with your right hand 1 Now lead the thread under the spring clamp t...

Page 19: ...ifted as shown 4 Lead the thread from right to left through the hook of the thread take up 2 5 The thread will then be led through the internal thread guide B figure 3 and finally through the thread g...

Page 20: ...the needle is raised to its highest position Hold the end of the upper thread with your left hand Draw the upper thread slightly upward so that the under thread forms a loop 3 Pull out approx 10 cm o...

Page 21: ...when using especially light or heavy fabrics the under thread may need to be adjusted 1 The under thread tension can be changed by turning the adjusting screw of the bobbin case For regulating the ten...

Page 22: ...tension Different fabrics require different levels of thread tension The required tension depends on the closeness and thickness of the material how many layers of fabric are to be sewed and which st...

Page 23: ...e upper thread tension dial 20 to a higher number 4 Suggestion for zigzag stitch For getting better zigzag stitches the upper thread tension must be looser than for sewing straight stitches The upper...

Page 24: ...umbers given above the stitch pattern figures Turn the program selection dial so that the requested stitch type is set on the mark Note Should the machine not work according to the selected sewing pro...

Page 25: ...grams it is important that the material will not automatically be fed but that you can control the feeding of the material yourself In this case you must attach the darning plate First lift the presse...

Page 26: ...k not included in the delivery program These prevent that stitches will be skipped Needles are available at specialized dealers Table of fabrics threads and needles 24 Fabric Thread Needle Presser foo...

Page 27: ...stitch 6 Blind stitch 7 Shell edging stitch 8 Elastic stitch 9 Feather stitch 10 Standard overlock stitch 11 Honey comb stitch 12 Triple stretch zigzag stitch 13 Triple stretch straight stitch 14 15 D...

Page 28: ...d patching or for elastic fabrics For sewing on elastics Feather stitch used for hemming and finishing of all kinds of materials also for elastic and fraying materials Standard overlock stitch used fo...

Page 29: ...t all settings including the thread tension and stitch type on a remnant piece of the cloth you intend to sew Turn on the main switch 6 When changing the stitch types always move the needle up to its...

Page 30: ...the seam The so called satin stitch consisting of zigzag stitches laid down very close together is especially useful for appliqu s monograms and various decorative stitches Program selection from 2 to...

Page 31: ...stitches should only pierce the upper fold of the fabric 3 Now remove the fabric from the machine and smooth it out The folded fabric will now show a blind stitch hem Used for blind hemming 1 3 2 Note...

Page 32: ...shown and place the presser foot parallel to the folded edge of the fabric The needle should pierce the edge of the fabric at the right side in such a way that the stitches are intertwined at the oute...

Page 33: ...gether two pieces of fabric With the elastic seam two pieces of fabric can be sewed together without overlapping Place the two edges of the fabric under the presser foot Make sure that both edges are...

Page 34: ...in order to check whether you have chosen the proper stitch setting This stitch is ideal for sewing and repairing jersey and jogging suits This stitch is just as decorative as it is useful It consists...

Page 35: ...ated part into the complete garment Presser foot zigzag foot Stitch length dial 4 Presser foot zigzag foot Stitch length dial 4 If you want to sew stretch fabrics this stitch type will make it possibl...

Page 36: ...tc which is three times as strong as a normal seam and which is also significantly more stretchable The seam can be stretched together with the fabric without risking any thread break Presser foot zig...

Page 37: ...foot in its place NOTE Instructions for removing and inserting the presser foot can be found on page 9 Mark on the fabric where the buttonhole is to be sewed as well as the desired length use a penci...

Page 38: ...fter you sew a few stitches of the bar on this side B 3 Raise the needle to its highest position and set the program selection to 20 Then you proceed to sew to right side C of the buttonhole over the...

Page 39: ...ag width Proceed to sew with low speed 6 to 7 stitches per hole In case of buttons with four holes the fabric is moved together with the button then you repeat sewing 6 to 7 stitches into the other ho...

Page 40: ...tructions for removing and inserting the presser foot can be found on page 9 Caution The zipper foot is either attached from the left or from the right side and not in the middle as all other presser...

Page 41: ...the edge of the fabric with a width of 0 12 inch and over a length of 2 inch and crease it Secure the folded edge with a few stitches 2 Pass the double fold of the edge of the fabric into the rolling...

Page 42: ...oot lever 23 so that the thread tension will become effective By slowly manually sliding the fabric backward and forward proceed to sew slowly Repeat this process until the worn out place will closely...

Page 43: ...e used for example with honey comb stitches as described on page 33 Remove the presser foot holder 16 see page 10 Loosen the tension of the upper thread a bit so that the under thread will not be draw...

Page 44: ...der the presser foot and start stitching Draw the monogram you would like to stitch and start stitching it with a zigzag stitch with the desired width Attach the appliqu to the fabric Proceed to sew w...

Page 45: ...hread holder as you do it when threading a single needle 1 When it comes to the upper thread tension dial 20 lead both threads through the disks i e one of them on the right and the other one on the l...

Page 46: ...the edge of the fabric Slightly turn the thumb screw of the straightedge into the tap hole which is located on the right next to the throat plate Adjust the guide to the desired distance then tighten...

Page 47: ...oiling the bobbin case Removing the shuttle 1 Raise the needle to its highest position otherwise the shuttle cannot be removed Take out the bobbin case 2 Turn the latch to the outside as shown and re...

Page 48: ...teeth must always be kept clean to guarantee a perfect stitching quality Remove the needle and the presser foot Open the screws of the throat plate 9 to remove it from the machine 2 Use a brush to re...

Page 49: ...oth so that any possible oil which may have passed out will be absorbed Oiling the machine behind the front cover Oiling the machine Note The upper and under side of the machine should not be oiled to...

Page 50: ...48 2 Remove the flat bed and open the bobbin case cover 7 Remove the three screws B at the top as shown B 2 3 3 Now you can remove the cover...

Page 51: ...l position Tighten the screws A and B again Assembly of the back housing cover Oiling the under side of the machine Oil the places marked by arrows as shown Oil the places marked by arrows as shown Oi...

Page 52: ...8 The fabric has not been fed to the back at the end of the seam 27 Throat plate bobbin or presser foot defect contact Customer Care The under thread is entangled due to improper bobbin winding 14 15...

Page 53: ...6 The presser foot pressure is too high when sewing fine fabrics place a sheet of paper under them 11 The needle is too thick for the fabric 24 The thread tension has not been regulated 19 20 21 The u...

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