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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HD 6800C • HD 6805C

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL HD 6800C HD 6805C...

Page 2: ...g properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustme...

Page 3: ...ing Taiwan FOR NON CENELEC COUNTRIES This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge...

Page 4: ...8 Tie Off 18 Automatic Thread Cutter 18 Speed Control Lever 18 Stitch Control Panel 19 Display 19 Stitch Menu Sound On Off 19 Stitch Width Needle Position 19 Stitch Length 19 Stitch Selection Buttons...

Page 5: ...nd take up lever 5 Reverse Button Press and hold to sew in reverse e g when securing the beginning or ending of a seam 6 Start Stop Button Press to start and stop sewing without using the foot control...

Page 6: ...release the presser foot from the holder 7 Buttonhole Lever used for buttonhole sewing 8 Built in Needle Threader thread the needle quickly and easily 9 Presser Foot Bar accommodates the presser foot...

Page 7: ...spool styles Auxiliary Spool Pin For sewing with large thread spools or when using specialty threads Brush and Seam Ripper Used to remove stitches brush off lint L Screwdriver Used to remove the need...

Page 8: ...o the presser foot holder on either side of the foot depending on which side of the zipper is being sewn The Zipper Foot can also be used to create and insert piping One Step Buttonhole Foot D This fo...

Page 9: ...he Cording Foot is mainly used to add surface embellishment to fabrics Lightweight cords are guided by grooves on top of the foot during stitching Use a single cord in center as a method for gathering...

Page 10: ...nd for curved seams which take a lot of strain Stretch Stitch For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics Zigzag Stitch A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing applique and attaching ribbons and tri...

Page 11: ...d more Rounded Bartack Buttonhole For light weight fabrics Rounded Bartack Buttonhole Reinforced For light weight fabrics Keyhole Buttonhole Square end for tailored jackets coats etc Keyhole Buttonhol...

Page 12: ...eatures decorative stitches The stitches not described in the previous chart are decorative stitches When sewing the decorative stitches make sure to use a stabilizer underneath the fabric for better...

Page 13: ...factured by Zeng Hsing Taiwan must be used On the bottom right side of the sewing machine you find the connecting sockets and the ON OFF button 1 Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on t...

Page 14: ...left side of the accessory box A and carefully pull it open Push the door closed before putting the tray back onto the machine Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lever is located at the right side o...

Page 15: ...in front of the spool For large thread spools B use a larger spool cap in front of the spool The flat side of the spool cap should be pressed firmly against the spool There should be no space between...

Page 16: ...g the start stop button When the winding spindle is pushed to the right a bobbin winding icon is shown on the display D 6 Push the bobbin winding spindle to the left Remove the bobbin and cut the thre...

Page 17: ...the spool pin and fit the appropriately sized spool cap 2 Pull the thread into the thread guide A from front to the back and thread guide B from back to front Pull the thread between the tension disc...

Page 18: ...lly make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing Use only quality needles We recommend needles of system 130...

Page 19: ...eads on synthetic fabrics and all purpose or cotton thread on natural fabrics for best results 90 14 Medium weight fabrics Firm woven medium weight linen cotton polyester blend terrycloth chambray dou...

Page 20: ...r the feed teeth The feed teeth lever is found at the back of the free arm 1 Lower the feed teeth by moving the lever to the Feed Teeth Down position 2 Raise the feed teeth by moving the lever to the...

Page 21: ...foot to the holder place the desired presser foot with its pin directly under the slot in the presser foot holder Lower the presser foot lifter and the presser foot will snap into place Note If you f...

Page 22: ...The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same time You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower needle If the Needle Up Down setting see page 20 is activated this is indicated...

Page 23: ...Needle Position When you select a stitch your machine automatically sets the best stitch width The default setting is indicated on the display The stitch width can be adjusted between 0 7mm Some stitc...

Page 24: ...the arrow on the display is pointing up see The default setting is Needle Up and it will be activated each time the machine is turned on Mirror Side to Side Press to mirror the selected stitch sidewi...

Page 25: ...utility stitches and are printed on the machine next to the stitch selection buttons Menu 2 has both utility and decorative stitches Menu 3 4 are a Font menus Here you will find two sets of font style...

Page 26: ...peatedly until you stop sewing 9 Total number of stitches in the sequence total number of stitches allowed 40 positions 10 Position of the currently selected stitch indicate what position the currentl...

Page 27: ...ch number and the new stitch will be added in succession Adjust a Stitch in the Sequence Navigation Arrows Use the navigation arrows to select the stitch to be adjusted Adjust the stitch width and sti...

Page 28: ...stitch A B Set your machine for straight stitch see chart to the right Raise the presser foot and position the fabric under it next to a seam allowance guide line on the needle plate On the bobbin co...

Page 29: ...er foot and remove the fabric pulling the threads to the back Pull the threads up and into the thread knife so that the threads are cut the proper length and your needle won t come unthreaded when you...

Page 30: ...t overedge stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time perfect for stretch fabrics This stitch is more elastic than normal seams very durable and quickly sewn Place the fabric under th...

Page 31: ...fabric 1 the other for medium to heavy stretch fabric 2 B A Woven fabric Stretch fabric Right side of fabric Finish the raw edge of the hem if sewing on a woven fabric There is no need to finish the...

Page 32: ...he zigzag or the multi step zigzag stitch Trim the damaged area close to the seam from the wrong side of the fabric Repair Tears On tears frayed edges or small holes it is useful to lay a piece of fab...

Page 33: ...om you The Buttonhole Lever should fit between the button holder lever A and the stopper B 5 Start sewing the machine will stop automatically once the darning stitch is completed Move your fabric and...

Page 34: ...on the fabric Lower the presser foot B 6 Turn the handwheel toward you very slowly to be sure the needle clears the holes Adjust the stitch width if needed C 7 Start sewing at a low speed The machine...

Page 35: ...at the marking on the fabric is aligned with the center of the Buttonhole Foot E 6 Lower the Buttonhole Lever F all the way down and push it away from you The buttonhole lever should fit between the b...

Page 36: ...raight stitch see table above backstitch a few stitches and sew the rest of the seam using the specified seam allowance C Press the seam allowances open Place the right side of the zipper to the wrong...

Page 37: ...the fabric Tip Use a size 100 Topstitch Needle for an even greater effect To get the accurate hand stitched look it is important that the stitch is sewn using a high thread tension Make sure to set t...

Page 38: ...projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case area Remove the presser foot Slide off the bobbin cover and remove the bobbin Remove the screws in the needle plate by using...

Page 39: ...hat you have threaded incorrectly Remove the upper thread and rethread the machine Bobbin Thread Breaking Possible cause Bobbin threaded incorrectly Solution Check that bobbin is placed correctly in t...

Page 40: ...sition so thread goes in the eye of the take up lever turn machine hand wheel toward you to raise the take up lever to its highest position for threading Possible cause Thread path is obstructed Solut...

Page 41: ...ice center Skipping Stitches Possible cause Needle inserted incorrectly Solution Check that flat side of needle top is toward back of machine and needle is up as far as it can go then tighten needle c...

Page 42: ...rough the machine path Possible cause Machine is not threaded correctly Solution Remove upper thread completely raise presser foot lifter rethread machine making sure thread is in take up lever raise...

Page 43: ...vant National legislation relating to electrical electronic products Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste use separate collection facilities Contact your local governmen...

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