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Safety instructions 

 

Like any other electrical device, a sewing machine 
can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries.To 
avoid this, and in order to work safely: 
 
• Before initial use of your sewing machine, read 

these operating instructions thoroughly.   

 
• Keep the operating instructions in a suitable place 

near the machine. When passing the appliance on 
to others, always enclose the operating 
instructions. 

 
• Always disconnect the power supply when leaving 

the machine unattended. This will prevent the risk 
of accidents if the machine is switched on 
accidentally. 

 
• First pull the power plug before changing the bulb 

or performing maintenance work on the machine.   

This will prevent possibly life-threatening electric 
shocks.  

 
• Do not remove the plug from the socket by pulling 

on the cable. Always grip the plug and not the 
cable when pulling out the power plug. 

 
• Only use the sewing machine in dry rooms. 
    Don’t use the machine in wet condition and 

location. 

 
• In case of any visible damage on the machine, the 

foot switch or the power cable: Have the damage 
repaired by Customer Service before using the 
sewing machine again. 

 
• Never let children or elderly persons handle the 

machine unsupervised because they may not 
properly appreciate the possible dangers. Keep 
electrical appliances outside the reach of children. 

 
• Never use the machine when the ventilation 

apertures are blocked. Keep the ventilation 
apertures of the machine and the foot switch free 
from fluff, dust and waste material. 

 
• Don’t let children play with sewing machine. 
 
• Never use the machines if the air went are blocked 

keep the air wends free form dust, fusel and 
leftovers. 

 
• Never place anything on the foot controller. 
 
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 
knowledge, unless they have been given 
supervision or instruction concerning use of the 
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 

 
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they 

do not play with the appliance. 

 

Warning against injuries 
and material damages: 

 

According to legislation, you as the user of an 
electrical appliance are responsible for preventing 
possible accidents through safety-conscious 
behaviour: 
 
• Keep your work space tidy. An untidy workplace 

can lead to accidents.   

 
• Provide adequate lighting when working!   
 
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,as these 

can be caught in the moving parts. You should also 
wear a hair net if you have long hair. 

 
• Avoid abnormal posture. Remain steady and in a 

well-balanced position at all times.   

 
• Be alert! Pay attention to what you are doing. 

Always take a rational approach to your work. 
Never work with the sewing machine if you are 
unable to concentrate or if you are feeling unwell!   

 
If accidents occur as a result of handling the machine 
with insufficient care, or failure to follow the safety 
instructions in this manual, then the manufacturer 
cannot accept liability. 
 

Please use for your sewing machine the ZHEJIANG 
FOUNDER presser foot, type KD-2902. 

Power rating:    220 - 240V ~ , 50Hz 
Current rating: 1.0A 
Protection Class :    II

 

 
The sound pressure level under normal operating 
conditions is 78dB (A). 
 
If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is 
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or 
its service agent or a similar qualified person in order 
to avoid a hazard. 
 
Never place anything on the foot controller. 
 
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted 
municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.   
Contact your local government for information 
regarding the collection systems available. 
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or 
dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the 
groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging 
your health and well-being. 
When replacing old appliances with new once, 
the retailer is legally obligated to take   
back your old appliance for disposal   
at least for free of charge. 

Summary of Contents for 270

Page 1: ...270 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Warning against in...

Page 3: ...chine 13 Adjusting thread tension 14 Regulating the presser foot pressure 15 Insert darning plate 15 Changing needle 16 Fabric Thread Needle table 17 Sewing pattern selector and operation table 18 To...

Page 4: ...attern selector dial 3 Spool pins 4 Bobbin winder stopper 5 Hand wheel 6 Stitch length dial 7 Thread guide and needle clamp 8 Extension table 9 Shuttle cover 10 Presser foot 11 Reverse button 12 Face...

Page 5: ...4 REAR VIEW 1 Bobbin winder spindle 2 Upper thread guide 3 Presser foot lever 4 Thumb screw 5 Needle plate 1 3 4 5 2...

Page 6: ...5 ACCESSORIES Bobbin Felt Zigzag foot on machine Buttonhole foot Button foot Zipper foot Buttonhole cutter Screw driver Needle 11 14 Darning plate Narrow hem foot Quilting guide Seam guide...

Page 7: ...ng used when cleaning it or changing its lamp disconnect it from the electric outlet Bulb replacement 1 Open face cover in direction of arrow 2 Remove bulb by unscrewing it counter clockwise 3 Install...

Page 8: ...1 This sewing machine can be used as a flat bed machine but easily converts to a free arm machine by removing the extension table 2 Especially useful for sewing sleeves pant legs tubular fabrics etc...

Page 9: ...ge coupling knob Push bobbin winder spindle in direction of the arrow When bobbin winding is completed return spindle to its original position When bobbin winding is incorrect release the screw of the...

Page 10: ...G BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE 1 Pull 5 cm of thread from bobbin and insert it into bobbin case as shown 3 Pull the thread through the slot and under the tension spring and draw out about 10 cm of thread 2...

Page 11: ...E 1 Raise the needle to its highest position Pull the thread to the front open the latch of the bobbin case and hold it 2 Holding the latch open place bobbin case onto the center pin in the shuttle an...

Page 12: ...11 THREADING UPPER THREAD Pass the thread from A to H as shown A B C D F G F C G D B E E 1B 2 1A Twin needle threading H H...

Page 13: ...p the upper thread by which the lower thread will be brought up in a loop 2 Pull out both threads and place them together under presser foot to the rear of the machine 3 Place fabric under presser foo...

Page 14: ...13 LEVELLING MACHINE Down Up...

Page 15: ...usted by turning the thread tension dial Lower thread tension can be increased by turning the screw of the bobbin case slightly to the right clockwise Turning it to the left counter clockwise decrease...

Page 16: ...cover to open it 3 When darning or sewing freehand embroidery release the pressure by setting the lever to O After adjusting the presser foot pressure and closing the lamp cover tighten up the stop sc...

Page 17: ...tion 2 Loosen needle clamp screw and remove the old needle 3 With the flat side of the needle facing away from you insert the needle as far up as it will go 4 Tighten the needle clamp screw securely N...

Page 18: ...on of Upper Tension Straight stitch ZZ See page 15 Pressure regulation Stitch Length Dial Nylon 80 Cotton Tricot 60 S Fiber silk Silk 50 Silk 70 10 Light Wool silk 50 S Fiber silk 80 12 1 3 1 4 Gingha...

Page 19: ...Darning plate 1 Straight stitch 2 5 Zigzag 6 Blind stitch 7 Reverse blind hem 8 Three step zigzag stitch 9 Slant over edge 10 Single overlock stitch 11 Honeycomb stitch 12 Zigzag stitch 13 Straight st...

Page 20: ...resser foot 4 Depress foot speed control and start to sew 5 Test the machine stitches on a scrap of fabric you plan to use adjusting the machine for the length of the stitch and tension suitable to yo...

Page 21: ...of seam 2 Push the reverse button and sew in reverse for about 3 4 cms 3 Raise needle to its highest position 4 Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out of the back of the machine 5 Cut threads...

Page 22: ...ion Satin stitching can be used for sewing initials patterns appliqu etc AUTOMATIC EMBROIDERY These stitches have a wide range of decorative and utility applications and are particularly suitable for...

Page 23: ...G Use these stitches for oversewing rough edges STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCHES Use this stitch with knitted tricot or other stretchy fabrics The stitch enables your seam to stretch without break...

Page 24: ...23 BLIND STITCH 1 Fold fabric as shown 2 Finish the seam as shown...

Page 25: ...24 Adjust the width to obtain the correct seam Wrong Needle is not piercing edge to fold at all Correct seam Needle pierces the edge of fold too much...

Page 26: ...he button between presser foot and fabric and lower the presser foot 4 Manually turn hand wheel towards you ensuring that the needle enters into both holes of button without obstruction Increase or de...

Page 27: ...hus preventing sewing on zipper 2 Place zipper foot in position and attach firmly 3 Fold the fabric about 2 cm and place the fabric under foot 1 To sew the left side of the zipper set the zipper on th...

Page 28: ...ew left side 3 Raise the needle 4 Set dial to B position 5 Sew 5 6 stitches 6 Raise the needle 7 Set dial to C position 8 Sew right side 9 Raise the needle 10 Set dial to D position 11 Sew 5 6 stitche...

Page 29: ...by pulling the threads 3 Lower the foot and sew the hem 4 While sewing fold the fabric to the left a little and guide it into the hemmer foot 5 Make sure that the fabric does not move under the right...

Page 30: ...h should not exceed the third widest stitch width as this will break the needles ATTENTION When using the twin needle adjust the stitch width to maximally 3 Adjusting the stitch width to a higher numb...

Page 31: ...e quilter to the required stitch distance SEAM GUIDE 1 Use the seam guide to sew long seams of an equal distance from the edge of the fabric 2 Screw the guide on the right side of the needle plate and...

Page 32: ...er and oil the parts indicated 1 Raise needle to its highest position 2 Take out the bobbin case 3 Turn the latch knob A as illustrated 4 Take off shuttle race cover 5 Take out shuttle hook 6 Clean an...

Page 33: ...atches or nicks on bobbin case Re adjust zigzag width Re thread machine Reduce upper thread tension Replace needle Polish or replace bobbin case Breaking bobbin thread Tight bobbin thread tension Inco...

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