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Stitch width dial

Stitch length dial

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Blind hem/ lingerie stitch

* The blindstitch foot is an optional accessory

and is not supplied with your machine.

For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.

Blind hem for stretch fabrics.
Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics.

Set the machine as illustrated.

1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong

side uppermost.

2. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the

handwheel forwards by hand until the needle
swings fully to the left. It should just pierce
the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust the
stitch width accordingly.

3. Adjust the guide (a) by turning the knob (b) so

that the guide just rests against the fold.

Sew slowly, by pressing the foot control lightly
guiding the fabric along the edge of the guide.

Note:

It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always
make a sewing test first.

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Page 3: ...rty 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...

Page 4: ...cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service centre for examination repair electri...

Page 5: ...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 serv...

Page 6: ...ts in the product A double insulated product is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE INSULATED The symbol may also be marked on the product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Attention Note This mac...

Page 7: ...mproving product Design and our technology of manufacturing Do not dispose of electrical machines as unsorted municipal waste use separate collection facilities Contact your local government for infor...

Page 8: ...sion 20 Raising the bobbin thread 21 Matching needle fabric thread 22 Stitch selection 23 Stitch width dial stitch length dial 24 Sewing straight stitch 25 Securing a seam beginning and ending the sea...

Page 9: ...t pressure adjustment Thread cutter Presser foot Stitch plate Sewing table and accessory box Reverse sewing lever Bobbin winder stopper 10 Stitch width dial Stitch length dial Stitch selector dial 13...

Page 10: ...le Hole for second spool pin Handwheel Power switch Main plug socket Bobbin thread guide Upper thread guide Face plate Handle Presser foot lifter 26 Foot control 27 Power cord 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24...

Page 11: ...1 Oiler 12 Darning plate 13 Spool pin long V 14 Spool pin felt 15 Dust cover 16 Embroidery foot 17 Overlock foot 18 Hemmer foot 19 Cording foot 20 Blindstitch foot 21 Darning Embroidery foot 22 Gather...

Page 12: ...Sewing table 1 Keep the snap in sewing table horizontal and push it in the direction of the arrow 2 The inside of the snap in sewing table can be utilized as an accessory box 2 1 10 sparrow 15...

Page 13: ...e polarized outlet Sewing light Foot control 1 Press main switch to I for power and light 2 Foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed IMPORTANT NOTICE For appliance with a polarized plug one blade...

Page 14: ...er For sewing very thin fabric loosen the pressure by turning the screw counterclockwise to move the screw upward and the pressure decreases If you keep turning the screw it could be taken out By that...

Page 15: ...yers or thick fabrics the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work B 13 Darning plate For certain types of work e g darning or free hand embroidery the darning plate...

Page 16: ...er b using the presser foot lifter until the cut out c is directly above the pin d The presser foot f will engage automatically Raise the presser clamp a with the presser foot lifter Removing and Atta...

Page 17: ...nd 8 Step on foot control 9 Release the pedal after a few turns Release the thread and cut as close as possible to the bobbin a Press the pedal again Once the spool is full it rotates slowly Release t...

Page 18: ...that the thread runs in a clockwise direction arrow 5 Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger Leave a 6 inch tail of thread 6 Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch by the hinged latch...

Page 19: ...of wear and causing problems Insert the needle as illustrated as follows A Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle B The flat side of the shaft should be towards...

Page 20: ...ough pre tension spring as illustrated 5 Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and up left channel During this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and threa...

Page 21: ...ghest position Press lever A down as far as it will go The threader automatically swings to the threading position B Pass thread around thread guide C Pass the thread in front of the needle around the...

Page 22: ...nsion setting 4 To increase the tension turn the dial to the next higher number To reduce the tension turn the dial to the next lower number A Normal thread tension B Upper thread tension too loose C...

Page 23: ...then raising the needle 2 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the stitch plate hole 3 Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot Note If it is difficult to...

Page 24: ...g with twin needles the stitch width dial should be set at less than 3 3 European needles show sizes 65 70 80 etc American and Japanese needles show size 9 11 12 etc 4 Replace needle often approximate...

Page 25: ...dial For select pattern or with the stitch selector dial Adjust the stitch length and stitch width according to the fabric being used To obtain the other patterns turn the stitch length dial to S1 or...

Page 26: ...enter and 5 is full left needle position Set the stitch selector dial to zig zag The density of zig zag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches 0 Neat zig zag stitches are us...

Page 27: ...e machine for straight stitch 2 Place the fabric under the presser foot with the fabric edge lined up with the desired seam guide line on the stitch plate 3 Lower the presser foot lifter and then step...

Page 28: ...d of seam 2 Removing the work 3 Cutting the thread At the end of seam press down the reverse sewing lever A Sew a few reverse stitches Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again Turn th...

Page 29: ...ted with the wrong side uppermost 2 Place the fabric under the foot Turn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left It should just pierce the fold of the fabric If it doe...

Page 30: ...width can be adjusted to suit the fabric For fine knits jerseys neck edges ribbing 1 For fine knits handknits seams 2 All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible sea...

Page 31: ...ch width to 3 5 according to the distance between the two holes of the button Turn the handwheel to check if the needle goes into the right and left hole of the button without any obstruction Slowly s...

Page 32: ...project sew a test first to determine this 1 Open the button plate and insert the button 2 Lower the presser foot aligning the marks on foot with the marks on the fabric The front bar tack will be sew...

Page 33: ...thread onto the back of the presser foot 2 Bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves then temporarily tie them there 3 Lower the presser foot and start...

Page 34: ...nsion below 2 and baste the remaining length of the fabric 2 Press open the seam allowance Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line Baste the zipper tape i...

Page 35: ...about 3mm 1 8 and sew 4 5 stitches to secure Pull the thread slightly towards the back Insert the needle into the fabric raise the presser foot and guide the fold into the scroll on the foot 2 Gently...

Page 36: ...ortened to produce very close stitches 2 When mending tears it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length First sew over...

Page 37: ...ng seams Turn the stitch length dial to S1 or S2 The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards This gives triple reinforcement For hardwearing seams hems and decorative seams Turn th...

Page 38: ...nderwear etc Set the machine as illustrated This stitch can be used for all types of jersey as well as for woven fabrics 1 Sew at 1cm 1 4 from the fabric edge and trim the surplus fabric 2 Stitch widt...

Page 39: ...lever a should be behind the needle clamp screw b Press the darning foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw c 4 First sew round the edge of the hole to secure the threa...

Page 40: ...er the presser foot so that it will be sewn along the bias with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge Sew at a slow speed For flat joini...

Page 41: ...our machine Set the machine as illustrated Insert the seam guide right in presser foot holder and set the space as you desired Move the fabric over and sew successive rows with the guide riding along...

Page 42: ...aper leaving a small space between them Set the Pattern selector as illustrated Turn the stitch length dial to S1 Stitch along the edge pulling both threads slightly when beginning to sew Use thicker...

Page 43: ...t out the applique design and baste it to the fabric Sew slowly around the edge of the design Trim excess material outside the stitching Make sure not to cut any stitches Remove the basting thread Tie...

Page 44: ...single needle Flat side of needle should face away from you Insert the second spool pin on top of the machine for the second thread Follow instructions for single needle threading Thread each needle...

Page 45: ...tween embroidery hoop as firmly as possible Place the fabric under the needle Make sure the presser foot bar is down in its lowest position Turn the towards you to bring up the lower thread through th...

Page 46: ...mbroidery hoop 4 Fill in the design working from the outline of the design to the inside and from the inside to the edge of the outline until the design is completely filled in Keep the stitching clos...

Page 47: ...heel until the needle is fully raised Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the stitch plate screws with the screw driver 1 Remove the bobbin case and use the brush supplied to clean the whole area...

Page 48: ...eel and wind thread onto reel 6 Replace the needle 1 Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread The thread should pull easily 2 Check both bobbin and bobbin case 1 Remove and reinsert...

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