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TT700

Mending Machine

TT700

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for TINY TAYLOR TT700

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Page 2: ...bin 11 Threading the Machine 12 Working Light 13 Raising the Bobbin Thread 14 Mending a Broken Seam 15 Securing a Seam 16 Free Arm Mending 16 Adjusting Tension 17 Changing Needles 18 Bobbin Case Replacement 19 Performance Checklist 25 Even if you have sewn before these instructions will make your first use much easier TT700 Instruction Manual ...

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Page 5: ...TT700 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED in Accessory Drawer 3 Bobbins 1 in machine For replacement bobbins use Class 66 bobbins 1 needle threader 2 needles 1 in machine For replacement needles Use Size 90 14 needles Combination seam ripper thread trimmer tool ...

Page 6: ...edle during operation Do not pull the fabric while mending as the needle may bend and break or cause other damage Check that the machine is threaded carefully before mending The bobbin case tension is Pre set at the factory and cannot be adjusted If the thread gathers underneath the material this indicates that the tension needs to be increased e g for cotton material the tension should be tighten...

Page 7: ... spool stand 2 Slide spool stand into its holder on rear left of machine until it snaps firmly into place Then install spool cap on spool pin 3 Make sure that power switch is in the ON position Plug in foot switch and AC adapter plugs 4 Remove red handled seam ripper thread trimmer and needle threader from accessory drawer ...

Page 8: ...tly to allow the bobbin case to move back and forth freely about 1 16 Screw head should line up with seam in plastic casing of machine and bobbin case should move back and forth slightly about 1 16 when handwheel is turned If not refer to page 17 for repositioning instruc tions 3 Remove empty bobbin from bobbin case The seam ripper may make removal easi er Place bobbin on bobbin winder aligning ho...

Page 9: ...tall spool cap on spool pin Slide spool of thread onto spool pin 5 Pull thread from spool and using two hands pull it through diagonal slit in first thread guide First thread guide should look like this when properly threaded 6 Wrap thread one time counterclockwise around tension disc ...

Page 10: ...d of thread the tail firmly and step on foot switch until a few coils are wound onto bobbin and stop 9 Use thread trimmer to cut off tail flush with top of bobbin Continue winding until desired amount of thread is wound on bobbin A full bobbin holds 35 yards 10 Cut thread about 4 from bobbin and remove from machine Leave spool of thread on spool pin on back of machine Push bobbin winder switch up ...

Page 11: ... you so that it hooks on notch A at 3 o clock position and then pull to the left so that it passes through notch B at 4 o clock position 4 Leave several inches of thread laying across top of bobbin toward the left of machine Slide cover back into position ready for sewing Caution If lower thread is not fixed properly the thread will be very loose after sewing Bobbin threading is now complete See P...

Page 12: ...f thread should be in the same position as it was for winding the bobbin on the spool pin on the back of the machine Cut the thread near the spool and pull the tail out of the thread guide and tension disc 1 Pull thread from spool and using two hands pull it through diagonal slit in thread guide A Do not wrap thread around tension disc for sewing Thread guide A should look like this when properly ...

Page 13: ... needle lowers and thread guide D is accessible Place thread behind thread guide D to the right side and pull forward The thread guide will thread itself 5 Turn handwheel toward you again to raise needle to its highest position Feed wire needle threader through needle eye from right to left Insert thread through wire loop and pull needle threader back to the right The needle is now threaded WORKIN...

Page 14: ...ad trimmer to open up bobbin thread loop until end is visible 4 Pull both thread tails straight back under presser foot 5 Replace see though bobbin cover by sliding it back into place RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1 Hold top needle thread and turn hand wheel toward you until needle goes to its lowest and then its highest point Raise the presser foot using the presser bar lifter ...

Page 15: ... area to be mended under presser foot Turn handwheel toward you to lower needle into existing stitches in fabric Lower presser foot 4 Step on foot switch and machine will start to mend the broken seam Continue until new stitches overlap existing stitches by about an inch and then step off foot switch 5 Raise presser foot using presser bar lifter and pull fabric straight back Cut both threads about...

Page 16: ...itch control knob to REVERSE left position and backstitch 4 5 stitches at start and end of seam repair METHOD 2 Tying off When seam is completed use needle threader to pull top thread to underside of fabric Tie a square knot with the bobbin thread and trim FREE ARM MENDING A free arm for mending sleeves Pant legs etc To utilize this handy feature just slip the item onto the free arm ...

Page 17: ...f thread is exerted on both threads a smooth even stitch known as a balanced stitch is produced A perfect well balanced stitch will have the needle and bobbin threads locked between the two layers of fabric with no loops on top or bottom and no puckering Too much tension will produce a tight stitch which will cause the fabric to pucker To decrease tension turn the tension dial Counter clock wise T...

Page 18: ...14 needles 1 Turn handwheel to raise needle to its high est position Loosen needle clamp screw just enough to remove needle A small screwdriver may be helpful 2 With flat side of needle to the right same side as needle clamp screw insert new needle up into clamp as far as it will go 3 Re tighten needle clamp ...

Page 19: ...he event that the bobbin case becomes displaced and does not move freely or pops out completely follow the three easy steps below To assist you the instructions are color coordi nated to the illustrations STEP 1 Remove bobbin from bobbin case If bobbin case has popped out put back in position as follows Place bobbin case under position plate so that screw head is under notch in position plate Then...

Page 20: ...alf of metal bracket touches angled edge of posi tion plate Rotate handwheel until bobbin case rests in correct position Proceed to step 3 STEP 3 Check bobbin case for proper positioning Screw head should line up with seam in plas tic casing of machine From side view top of bobbin case will be level with or slightly above position plate ...

Page 21: ...case intobobbin case housing Have point A B of bobbin case sit on top of point C D of position plate See FIG 1 Make sure the screw head aligns with opposite side of plastic joint Do not touch the tension spring STEP 2 Slightly turn the bobbin case counterclock wise then clockwise and position point A of bobbin case underneath point C of posi tion plate Point B remains on top of point D See FIG 2 S...

Page 22: ...2 Drawing A Breakdown view of bobbin case position plate and bobbin case housing Drawing B Correct position of bobbin case after installation The screw head aligns with opposite side of plastic joint The scoop section located to right side of point C ...

Page 23: ...ck under neath point C This is wrong Drawing D Correct relationship of bobbin case position plate and bobbin case housing Most important is that the rim of bobbin case supported by the rim of bobbin case housing The bobbin case is floating on top of the bobbin case housing and the bobbin case housing turns easily under the bobbin case ...

Page 24: ...low Turn the tension dial counterclockwise to MIN position until it stops Turn clockwise count the number of cir cles you turn until it reaches 4 or 5 full circle turns a half way position Make a test sample to find proper tension before sewing on your fabric Some threads and fabrics require readjust ing tension slightly to improve stitch appear ance Always double check threading before attempting...

Page 25: ...nd needle correctly threaded Needle breaks Is needle straight and sharp Is needle correct size Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp Bobbin winding difficulties Is thread unwinding freely from spool Is bobbin winder engaged Is thread end securely held at start of wind Is thread correctly lead around bobbin winder tension disc Upper thread breaks Is machine properly threaded Is thread freely u...

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