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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the

followings:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER— 

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.

An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the

electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2.

Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts.

WARNING

 To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1.

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near

children.

2.

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.

3.

Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been

dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for examination, repair, electrical

or mechanical adjustment.

4.

Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and

foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6.

Do not use outdoors.

7.

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

8.

To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

9.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the

needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making

any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

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NH1712S & 1718S Owners Manual/ User Guide

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Page 1: ...A A A S e w i n g c o m New Home 1712S 1718S Instruction Manual NH1712S 1718S New Home Instruction Manual www aaasewing com NH1712S 1718S Owners Manual User Guide...

Page 2: ...ation repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation...

Page 3: ...h Button 14 Dropping the Feed Dog 14 SECTION 3 BASIC SEWING 15 Straight Stitch Sewing 15 To Change Sewing Direction 15 Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate 16 Turning Square Corners 16 Variable N...

Page 4: ...Face plate 3 Thread cutter 4 Needle threader Model NH1718S exclusive 5 Needle plate 6 Presser foot holder 7 Needle clamp 8 Needle 9 Presser foot 0 Extension table 1 Carrying handle 2 Handwheel 3 Power...

Page 5: ...ree arm Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when bartacking to reinforce pockets plackets and waistlines For stitching sleeves waistbands pant legs or any circular garment area For darning socks o...

Page 6: ...oot Automatic buttonhole foot Screwdriver Screwdriver Seam ripper Lint brush Needle set Carrying case hard cover Foot control 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 10 11 12 Standard Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12...

Page 7: ...power supply plug into the outlet 4 Turn on the power switch to turn on the power and sewing light q Power supply plug w Power switch e Outlet r Machine socket t Machine plug y Foot control Caution D...

Page 8: ...ot so the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot...

Page 9: ...Fine Silk 65 9 Lawn Organdy Fine Cotton or Georgette Fine Synthetic 75 11 Tricot Fine Cotton Covered Polyester Linens Cotton Pique 50 silk 75 11 Serge Double Knits 50 to 80 Cotton or Percale 50 to 60...

Page 10: ...in case by holding the latch w Latch When inserting the bobbin case place the horn into the recess of the hook race e Horn Setting Spool Pins The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in...

Page 11: ...he hole in the bobbin n 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 c...

Page 12: ...p it into needle bar thread guide on the left n Thread the needle eye from front to back Refer to page 11 for the built in needle threader Note You may want to cut the end of thread with sharpscissors...

Page 13: ...eedle Threader MODEL NH1718S exclusive z Raise the needle to its highest position Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go x Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustrat...

Page 14: ...ic t Thread tension dial y Setting mark x Needle thread tension is too tight The bobbin thread bottom thread will appear on the right side top side of the fabric Loosen the needle thread tension by mo...

Page 15: ...the desired stitch length The higher the number the longer the stitch length q Setting mark is the recommended setting for buttonhole stitching Adjust the stitch length control in the 0 5 4 range whe...

Page 16: ...op the feed dog pull down the drop lever and move it to the right as illustrated w Drop lever c To raise the feed dog pull down the drop lever and move it to the left as illustrated The feed dog must...

Page 17: ...into the fabric Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back Depress the foot control Gently guide the fabric along the guide line letting the fabric feed by itself x For fastening t...

Page 18: ...you Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line the edge with the 1 6 cm 5 8 seam guide Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction w Cornering guide Variable Needle Positi...

Page 19: ...h length 1 2 t Stitch width 5 The zigzag stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent fabric from fraying at raw edges Zigzag Stitching q Pattern selector 3 w Presser foot Zigzag foot e Thread tens...

Page 20: ...seam Trim the seam allowance after sewing Tricot Stitch q Pattern selector 4 w Presser foot Zigzag foot e Thread tension 1 4 r Stitch length 0 5 4 t Stitch width 5 It is also handy for darning and men...

Page 21: ...t e Thread tension 2 6 r Stitch length S S t Stitch width 0 or 5 1 2 3 4 5 The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward forming a seam that does not rip easily 4 3 2 1 0 STRETC...

Page 22: ...tches and cut the needle and bobbin threads leaving 20 cm 8 tail v Bring the needle thread between the button and fabric through the holes on the button Pull the needle thread to pick bobbin thread up...

Page 23: ...he procedure in 2 c Attach the automatic buttonhole foot v Pull the button holder to the back and place the button in it Push back the button holder toward you as far as it will go b Pull the buttonho...

Page 24: ...ut the opening with seam ripper Take care not to cut the stitches 2 To repeat buttonhole sewing turn the stitch selector to then back to again as shown Now simply step on the foot control to sew an id...

Page 25: ...d into the forks on the front of the automatic buttonhole foot to hold them tight Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot q Spur x Depress the foot control...

Page 26: ...long the edge of the foot and stitch through the garment and zipper tape Turn the fabric and sew the other side of the zipper in the same way as you did the left side Zipper Application q Pattern sele...

Page 27: ...rics x Position the fabric on the machine so that the needle just pierces the folded part of the fabric when the needle comes over to the extreme left side of wide zigzag stitch Lower the presser foot...

Page 28: ...terns are drawn slide the control toward S See page 28 SECTION 5 DECORATIVE STITCHING Shell Tuck q Pattern selector 7 w Presser foot Satin stitch foot e Thread tension 6 8 r Stitch length 2 3 t Stitch...

Page 29: ...o join heavy weight fabrics Overlap two raw edges together and use this stitch to join them Smocking q Pattern selector 4 w Presser foot Zigzag foot e Thread tension 1 4 r Stitch length STRETCH t Stit...

Page 30: ...ate appearance on fabric such as chiffon use a single layer with a tear away backing if necessary Applique q Pattern selector 3 w Presser foot Zigzag foot e Thread tension 1 4 r Stitch length 0 5 1 t...

Page 31: ...he hook Clean the hook race with a brush and a soft dry cloth To assemble hook race unit Hold the hook by the center pin and fit it carefully back into the hook race forming a perfect circle with the...

Page 32: ...e changing the bulb Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this manual To remove Push and twist to the left To replace Push and twist to the right Warning The bulb could be HOT Protect y...

Page 33: ...e is too heavy for the fabric being sewn 4 The stitches are too coarse for the fabric being new line sewn When sewing extremely light weight materials place a sheet of paper underneath the fabric 1 Th...

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