SP3201 Instruction Manual
General Overview ( Page 2 )
Setting Up Your Machine ( Page 8 )
Threading Your Machine ( Page 13 )
Page 1: ...SP3201 Instruction Manual General Overview Page 2 Setting Up Your Machine Page 8 Threading Your Machine Page 13...
Page 2: ...Copyright 2017 Spiegel LLC all rights reserved...
Page 3: ...achine to someone else keep the instructions with the machine 3 Use the machine only in dry locations Never use the machine in a wet environment 4 Never leave the machine unattended with children elde...
Page 4: ...0 125V area 4C 316C 127V area 4C 326C 220V area 4C 326G 230V area 4C 336G 240V area 4C 336G 220 240V area 16 The foot pedal cord cannot be replaced If the foot pedal cord is damaged the foot controlle...
Page 5: ...and ease of operation For your safety and to fully enjoy the many advantages and ease of operation of your sewing machine we recommend that you read all the important safeguards and use care instructi...
Page 6: ...le fabric thread 18 How to choose your pattern 19 Straight stitching and needle position 20 Stitch width dial stitch length dial 21 Blind hem lingerie stitch 22 Overcasting stitches 23 Sewing on butto...
Page 7: ...ever 4 Reverse sewing lever 5 Thread cutter 6 Presser foot 7 Needle plate 8 Sewing table and accessory box 9 Stitch width dial 10 Bobbin winder stopper 11 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch display 13 One s...
Page 8: ...or second spool pin 18 Handle 19 Handwheel 20 Pattern select dial 21 Power switch 22 Main plug socket 23 Bobbin thread guide 24 Upper thread guide 25 Presser foot lifter 26 Drop feed control Details o...
Page 9: ...All purpose foot b Zipper foot c Buttonhole foot d Button sewing foot e L screwdriver f Seam ripper brush g Second spool pin h Spool pin felt i Pack of needles 3x j Spool holder k Bobbin 3x l Edge qu...
Page 10: ...izontal and slide it toward the sewing machine as shown 1 With the snap in sewing table removed the machine can be used for free arm sewing The inside of the snap in sewing table can be used as an acc...
Page 11: ...machine to the local power source Unplug power cord when machine is not in use Sewing light Flip the main switch to I to activate power and turn on the sewing light 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE For appliances...
Page 12: ...7 Changing the LED If the LED lamp is damaged or broken it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard...
Page 13: ...es no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric light or heavy weight However if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin For sewing very...
Page 14: ...resser foot holder b until the cut out c is directly above the pin d 2 Raise the lever e Lower the presser foot holder b and the presser foot f will engage automatically Removing the presser foot Rais...
Page 15: ...nder tension discs 4 Thread the bobbin as illustrated and place it on the spindle 5 Push the bobbin to the right 6 Hold the thread end 7 Press down on the foot pedal 8 Cut the thread 9 Press the bobbi...
Page 16: ...Insert the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running counter clockwise arrow 2 Pull the thread through the slot A 3 Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide f...
Page 17: ...or causing sewing problems Insert the needle as shown A Loosen the needle clamp screw insert the new needle and tighten the screw 1 B The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back C D Insert...
Page 18: ...thread toward you and through the two tension discs in the top front of the machine 6 4 Continue downward on the right side of the large vertical thread guide passing under and up the left side allowi...
Page 19: ...e thread around the thread guide 1 Press the lever down as far as it will go The needle threader turns automatically to the threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye 2 Take the...
Page 20: ...tension setting 4 To increase the tension turn the dial to the next number up To reduce the tension turn the dial to the next number down A Normal thread tension B Thread tension too loose C Thread te...
Page 21: ...t hand Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is raised 1 Pull on the upper thread to bring the lower thread up through the needle plate Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot 2 B...
Page 22: ...the work toward the back 2 Removing the work Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands Guide them to the slot B and press down 3 Cutting the thread 1 Stop the machine at the point wher...
Page 23: ...nded for double knits Natural and synthetic woven fabrics polyester blends Knits polyesters interlocks tricot single and double knits Can be used instead of 15 1 for sewing all fabrics 14 90 16 100 18...
Page 24: ...rn with the pattern selector dial Adjust zigzag stitch the stitch length and stitch width at a 3 according to the fabric being used To obtain the other patterns turn the stitch length dial to S1 or S2...
Page 25: ...Generally speaking the thicker the fabric thread and needle the longer the stitch should be Choose your needle position from center position to left needle position by changing the stitch width dial...
Page 26: ...g stitches increase as the setting of the stitch length dial approaches 0 Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at 3 or below 2 Function of stitch length dial for straight stitching For straight s...
Page 27: ...a sewing test first Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up 1 Place the fabric under the foot Turn the handwheel toward you by hand until the needle swings fully to the left It should j...
Page 28: ...s neck edges ribbing 1 Double overlock stitch For fine knits handknits seams 2 Stretch overlock For fine knits jerseys neck edges ribbing 3 All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing and neatening...
Page 29: ...k that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button Set the pattern selector knob on straight stitch and sew a few securing stitches Set the pattern selector knob on zig zag sti...
Page 30: ...Buttonhole stitching is done in the order D 8 Stop the machine when the buttonhole is sewn Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics E When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric hook heavy thread or cord...
Page 31: ...left depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew 2 To sew past the zipper pull lower the needle into the fabric raise the presser foot and push the zipper pull behind the presser foot Lo...
Page 32: ...dge twice by about 3mm 1 8 inch and sew 4 5 stitches to secure Pull the thread slightly toward the back Insert the needle into the fabric raise the presser foot and guide the fold into the scroll on t...
Page 33: ...an be shortened to produce very close stitches 1 When mending tears it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce the mend The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch leng...
Page 34: ...ews two stitches forward and one stitch backward This provides triple reinforcement Triple zigzag 2 4 Set the stitch pattern dial to For hard wearing seams hems and decorative seams Turn the stitch le...
Page 35: ...width dial to between 3 and 6 for 3 dial models Set stitch pattern selector on This stitch can be used for all types of jersey and woven fabrics When using Honeycomb stitch pattern for hemming sew at...
Page 36: ...are suitable for sewing on cord e g blindhem multi stitch zig zag decorative stitches Insert the cord between the spring covering the cord groove and the foot 1 The cord should run in the groove One t...
Page 37: ...g embroidery on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw C 3 First sew around the edge of the hole to secure the threads 4 First row Always work from left to right Turn work by...
Page 38: ...ts tablecloths Decorative joining seam for a fagotted effect Gathering with cord or shirring elastic Rampart 3 For flat joining seams sewing on elastic visible hems This stitch can be used for firm th...
Page 39: ...to be darned under the presser foot together with the under laying fabric to be used Lower the presser foot and alternately sew forward or reverse using the lever Repeat this motion until the area to...
Page 40: ...dge of the fabric approximately 6 mm 1 4 Place the lace under the folded edge of the fabric allowing it to under lap the fabric slightly as required by the pattern of the lace Sew on the edge of the f...
Page 41: ...t out the applique design and baste it to the fabric Sew slowly around the edge of the design Trim excess material outside the stitching Make sure not to cut any stitches Remove the basting thread Tie...
Page 42: ...use one or two colors Insert the twin needle in the same way as single needle Flat side of needle should face away from you Thread each needle separately Please Note When sewing with a twin needle alw...
Page 43: ...the right side of the fabric Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoop as firmly as possible Place the fabric under the needle Make sure the presser foot bar is down in its lowest position Turn the...
Page 44: ...uide in presser foot holder and set the space as desired Move the fabric over and sew successive rows with the guide riding along on the previous row of stitching Note The presser foot shown is the op...
Page 45: ...the upper thread tension to below 2 so that the lower thread lies on the under side of the material 4 Pull the lower thread to gather more of the material Note The presser foot shown is the optional g...
Page 46: ...of paper leaving a small space between them 2 Set the pattern selector on Turn the stitch length dial to S1 3 Stitch along the edge pulling both threads slightly when beginning to sew Use thicker tha...
Page 47: ...r and lower layers of fabric and improves the matching of plaids stripes and patterns It also helps to prevent uneven feeding of very difficult fabrics 1 Lift the presser foot lifter to raise the pres...
Page 48: ...n cover plate and bobbin Clean the bobbin holder with a brush B Hook race and feed dog 1 Remove the needle presser foot and holder Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin Remove the screw holding the...
Page 49: ...he hook or needle bar 2 The needle is damaged Thread is caught in the hook Correction 1 Rethread the machine 2 Reduce the thread tension lower number 3 Select a larger needle 4 Remove and reinsert the...
Page 50: ...ation regarding the collection systems available If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and enter the food chain damaging you...
