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SMT081313

Domestic 70 Stitch Sewing Machine

Operating Instructions

Model No. SB700

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Page 1: ...SMT081313 Domestic 70 Stitch Sewing Machine Operating Instructions Model No SB700...

Page 2: ...ead How to choose your pattern Straight stitching and needle position Zig zag sewing Blind hem lingerie stitch Overlock stitches Sewing on buttons Utility sewing Zippers and piping Sewing with the hem...

Page 3: ...en WARNING To reduce the risk of burn fire electric shock or injury to persons dropped or damaged or dropped into water 4 Never operate this appliance with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation op...

Page 4: ...3 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 14 To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet 15 Do not unplu...

Page 5: ...sser foot pressure Thread take up lever Thread cutting Presser foot Needle plate Sewing table and accessory box Bobbin stopper Stitch length dial Stitch width dial Stitch display Reverse sewing lever...

Page 6: ...16 23 Upper thread guide Presser foot lever Handle Bobbin winder Spool pin Handwheel Pattern selector dial Power switch Main plug socket Bobbin thread guide 21 22 23 17 20 21 22 18 19 Component ident...

Page 7: ...er small Screw driver large Edge quilting guide Emboidering plate Spool holder All purpose foot n o q r s t u v w x Optional Quilting Package 2 Zipper foot with double edge Button sewing foot Blind he...

Page 8: ...ng table Hold the snap in sewing table horizontal and push it in the direction of the arrow Fig 1 The inside of the snap in sewing table can be utilized as an accessory box To open lift up at the poin...

Page 9: ...the machine to a power source as illustrated 1 2 The power switch is located above the terminal box Your machine will not operate unless the switch is on I 1 Sewing light turns on automatically when t...

Page 10: ...e set and requires 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 foot pressure dial as shown...

Page 11: ...r the presser foot holder b until the cut out c is directly above the pin d 2 Lower the presser foot holder b and the presser foot f will engage automatically Attaching the presser foot Raise the pres...

Page 12: ...e right towards the bobbin winding position 2 Press the foot control gently The bobbin will stop winding when it is full Push the bobbin to the left to sewing position and remove it Winding the bobbin...

Page 13: ...yelet rectangular opening under the tension spring 3 Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch 4 Insert the bobbin case fully into the shuttle race and release the latch Make sure that the metal finger...

Page 14: ...owards you until the needle is at highest position Loosen the needle clamp screw A and tighten again after inserting the new needle 1 The flat side of the needle shaft should be facing away from you B...

Page 15: ...step or fail to properly engage the thread in any of the thread guides the machine will not sew properly 1 5 Continue to draw the thread down and into the needle bar thread guide Insert the thread th...

Page 16: ...ok C Take the thread in front of the needle round the hook D from bottom to top Release lever A Pull the thread through the needle eye Automatic needle threader Turn power switch to Off 0 before carry...

Page 17: ...the thread will unwind by about an inch or two If the tension is too tight it will not unwind If the tension is too loose the thread will unwind for more than two inches To adjust turn the small screw...

Page 18: ...st position 1 Lightly draw the needle thread forming a loop with the bobbin thread The upper thread should have caught the lower thread in a loop Pull the needle thread toward you and the lower thread...

Page 19: ...it B at the rear of the presser bar and press down to cut the thread You can also use the thread cutter on the side of the machine Cutting the thread Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seam...

Page 20: ...ts lightweight woolens 14 90 Medium weight fabrics cotton duck woolen heavier knits terrycloth denims 16 100 Heavyweight fabrics canvas woolens outdoor tent and quilted fabrics denims upholstery mater...

Page 21: ...N TYPE OF FABRIC Standard sharp needles Sizes range thin to large 9 65 to 18 110 Natural woven fabrics wool cotton silk etc Qiana Not recommended for double knits 15x 1 705H SIN Semi ball point needle...

Page 22: ...being used To obtain any of the other patterns shown in the upper row on the stitch selection panel select the letter above the stitch with the pattern selector dial Adjust the stitch length and widt...

Page 23: ...he fabric thread and needle the longer the stitch should be Choose your needle poition from left position to right needle position by changing the stitch width dial 1 from 0 to 5 1 Stitch width dial 2...

Page 24: ...ag stitches increases as the setting of stitch length dial approaches 0 Neat zig zag stitches are usually achieved at 2 5 or below 2 Function of stitch length dial while zigzaging When the stitch leng...

Page 25: ...to sew blind hems Always make a sewing test first Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost 1 Place the fabric under the foot Turn the handwheel forward by hand until the needle sw...

Page 26: ...usted to suit the fabric All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible seams in one operation When neatening the needle should just go over the edge of the fabric For f...

Page 27: ...ck 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 st...

Page 28: ...buttonhole center line marked on the fabric aligns with the center of the buttonhole foot Adjust the stitch length dial between 0 5 1 to set stitch density Density varies according to the fabric Alwa...

Page 29: ...ted right or left depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew 1 To sew past the zipper pull lower the needle into the fabric raise the presser foot and push the zipper pull behind the pre...

Page 30: ...ng of the hem turn under the edge twice by about 3mm 1 8 and sew 4 5 stitches to secure Pull the thread slightly towards the back Insert the needle into the fabric raise the presser foot and guide the...

Page 31: ...length can be shortened to produce very close stitches 1 When mending tears it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch leng...

Page 32: ...tches forward and one stitch backwards This gives triple reinforcement Triple zig zag 2 4 For hardwearing seams hems and decorative seams Pattern selector on B Turn the stitch length dial to S1 Adjust...

Page 33: ...machine as illustrated This stitch can be used for all types of jersey as well as for woven fabrics 1 Sew at 1cm 1 4 from the fabric edge and trim the surplus fabric 2 Pattern selector on C Turn the s...

Page 34: ...trated Various stitches are suitable for sewing on cord e g Zig zag Triple zig zag decorative stitches Insert the cord between the spring covering the cord groove and the foot The cord should run in t...

Page 35: ...he darning foot to the presser foot bar The lever A should be behind the needle clamp screw B Press the darning foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw C 3 First sew ro...

Page 36: ...sheer fine and stretch fabrics The larger stitch should go just over the edge of the fabric to create the shell effect Shell hem A For a delicate edge finish along the edge of fabric Stitch length sh...

Page 37: ...ch center needle position Position the fabric 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 t...

Page 38: ...n Fold in the edge of the fabric approximately 6mm 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...

Page 39: ...row zig zag width Cut 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 th...

Page 40: ...wo colors Insert the twin needle in the same way as single needle Flat side of needle should face away from you Follow instructions for single needle threading Thread each needle separately When sewin...

Page 41: ...sert the quilting guide in presser foot holder and set the space as you desired Move the fabric over and sew successive rows with the guide riding along on the previous row of stitching Presser foot s...

Page 42: ...of the material 4 Pull the lower thread to gather more of the material The gathering foot is an optional accessory not supplied with this machine to purchase call 877 678 6232 Presser foot shown is th...

Page 43: ...s to a thin piece of paper leaving a small space between them 1 After sewing remove the basting and the paper Finish by tying knots on the reverse side at the beginning and the end of the seams 4 Stit...

Page 44: ...case Snap the two hook retaining arms a outwards Remove the hook race cover b and the hook c and clean with a soft cloth Lubricate at the points d 1 2 drops with sewing machine oil Turn the handwheel...

Page 45: ...The lower thread tension is too tight 1 Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread The thread should pull easily 2 Check both bobbin and bobbin case 3 Loosen lower thread tension as de...

Page 46: ...n stitches uneven feed 1 Poor quality thread 2 The bobbin case is not correctly threaded 3 Fabric has been pulled 1 Select a better quality thread 2 Remove bobbin case rethread and insert correctly 3...

Page 47: ...erial and workmanship During this period such defects will be repared or the product will be replaced without a charge This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse negligence or improper insta...

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