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Changing threads
The following is an easy way to change threads:
1. Cut the thread in use near the spool, behind the guides on
the telescopic thread stand.
2. Remove the thread spool and place the new thread on the
spool pin.
3. Tie the end of the new thread to the end of the old thread.
Cut the thread tails to 2-3 cm in length and
À
rmly pull both
threads to test knot security.
4. Raise the presser foot.
5. First note tension dial settings and then turn the tension
dials down to “0”.
6. Pull the threads through the machine one at a time until the
knots are in front of the needle. If the threads do not pull
easily, check for tangles on thread guides or looping under
thread stand.
7. Cut the thread behind the knot and thread the needle.
8. Return tension dials to previous settings.
Note:
When using standard thread spools, place the thread
unreeling disc as shown to prevent the thread from getting caught
on the edge of the spool.
Start sewing
1. When the machine is completely threaded, close the front
cover and bring all of the threads over the stitch plate and
slightly to the left under the presser foot.
2. Ensure that the upper blade moves against the lower blade
correctly by turning the handwheel slowly toward you. If
the blades are not moving correctly, check if there are any
fabric or waste thread stuck between the blades.
3. Hold the threads and apply a slight tension.
4. Turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 complete turns
to start making a thread chain. Check if all threads wind
around the stitch
À
nger of the stitch plate. If the threads
do not wind around the
À
nger, make sure each thread is
threaded correctly.
5. Continue holding the thread chain while pressing the foot
control. Sew until the chain is 5-8 cm in length.
6. Place fabric under the front of the presser foot and sew a test
sample. Guide the fabric slightly with your left hand while
sewing. Do not pull on the fabric as this may de
Á
ect the
needle, causing it to break.
7. When you reach the end of the fabric, continue sewing while
drawing the
À
nished fabric gently backwards and to the
left. This is called chaining off. It prevents the threads from
coming undone and prepares for next sewing.
8. Cut off the thread chain 2-5 cm behind the presser foot
using the thread cutter on the back of the machine. Pull the
threads around the thread cutter from the right, then toward
you.
Thread chain
Chaining off
Thread cutter
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