Medion MD 17187, User Manual

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Contents
1. About these instructions.................................................................................................................................... 43
1.1. Warning symbols and signal words used in these instructions ...................................................................................43
1.2. Proper use ........................................................................................................................................................................................43
1.3. Declaration of conformity ..........................................................................................................................................................44
2. Safety information ............................................................................................................................................. 45
2.1. Keep electrical equipment out of reach of children .........................................................................................................45
2.2. Mains cable and mains connection ........................................................................................................................................45
2.3. General information .....................................................................................................................................................................45
2.4. Never carry out repairs yourself...............................................................................................................................................46
2.5. Handling the machine safely ....................................................................................................................................................46
2.6. Cleaning and storage ..................................................................................................................................................................46
3. Getting to know your machine .......................................................................................................................... 47
3.1. Package contents ..........................................................................................................................................................................47
3.2. Contents of the accessories box .............................................................................................................................................47
3.3. Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................................................48
3.4. Stability of the sewing machine ..............................................................................................................................................48
3.5. Controlling the sewing speed ..................................................................................................................................................48
3.6. Attaching and removing the table extension ....................................................................................................................48
4. Preparatory work ................................................................................................................................................ 49
4.1. Winding thread on to the bobbin ...........................................................................................................................................49
4.2. Removing the bobbin case .......................................................................................................................................................51
4.3. Threading the bobbin case .......................................................................................................................................................51
4.4. Inserting the bobbin case ..........................................................................................................................................................52
4.5. Threading the upper thread .....................................................................................................................................................53
4.6. Bringing up the lower thread ...................................................................................................................................................55
5. Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.1. Setting the thread tension.........................................................................................................................................................56
5.2. Checking the thread tension ....................................................................................................................................................57
6. Sewing ................................................................................................................................................................. 58
6.1. General information .....................................................................................................................................................................58
6.2. Selecting the right needle .........................................................................................................................................................58
6.3. Raising and lowering the presser foot ..................................................................................................................................59
6.4. Finger protector ............................................................................................................................................................................59
6.5. Reverse stitching ...........................................................................................................................................................................59
6.6. Removing fabric from the sewing machine ........................................................................................................................59
6.7. Changing the sewing direction ...............................................................................................................................................60
6.8. Cutting the thread ........................................................................................................................................................................60
6.9. The programme selection dial .................................................................................................................................................61
6.10. Setting the stitch length .............................................................................................................................................................61
6.11. Stitch types (programmes) ........................................................................................................................................................61
6.12. Buttonholes
.....................................................................................................................................................................................65
6.13. Sewing in zips.................................................................................................................................................................................66
6.14. Darning
.............................................................................................................................................................................................67
6.15. Embroidery ......................................................................................................................................................................................68
6.16. Sewing on buttons and loops ..................................................................................................................................................68
6.17. Sewing with a twin needle (double needle) .......................................................................................................................69
6.18. Sewing with the free arm ...........................................................................................................................................................70
7. Maintenance, care and cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 71
7.1. Changing the sewing light ........................................................................................................................................................71
7.2. Replacing the needle ...................................................................................................................................................................71
7.3. Removing and attaching the presser foot ...........................................................................................................................72
7.4. Removing and fitting the presser foot holder ....................................................................................................................73
7.5. Caring for the sewing machine ................................................................................................................................................73
7.6. Oiling the machine .......................................................................................................................................................................75
8. Faults ................................................................................................................................................................... 76
9. Fabric, thread and needle table ......................................................................................................................... 78
10. Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................... 79
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