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Sewing Machine Instructions

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Accessories drawer

The accessories drawer has a 

designated space for bobbins, 

threads, and needles. (Figure 39)

Thread cutter

Use the handy thread cutter at the left side of the sewing machine to 

snip threads after threading or sewing. (Figure 40)

Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Machine 

runs slowly 

or not at all

Adapter power inadequate or 

inappropriate
Adapter not plugged in

Use a compatible adapter 

and make sure it is plugged 

in correctly to an outlet with 

enough power

Machine   

skips 

stitches

Needle eye not in the center

Remove and reinsert the 

needle correctly

Needle bent

Remove and insert a new 

needle

Presser foot too loose

Tighten the screw of the 

presser foot

Bobbin 

thread 

cannot be 

drawn up

Lower thread used up

Wind thread onto bobbin

Machine incorrectly threaded

Follow the instructions listed 

above on threading this 

machine

Thread 

keeps 

breaking

Thread blocked by lower 

bobbin

Thread the upper thread and 

lower thread again

Needle scarf too rough

Remove and reinsert a new 

needle

Figure 39

Figure 40

Summary of Contents for SB1800

Page 1: ...Compact Sewing Machine Operating Instructions Model Nos SB1800 SB1818 Please read all instructions carefully before operating the sewing machine Keep this manual for future reference SMT080811...

Page 2: ...Presser foot lever Presser foot Work lamp Accessories drawer AC DC receptacle Foot controller receptacle Stitch pattern knob Thread take up lever Upper tension control Hand wheel Reverse stich button...

Page 3: ...o avoid electric shock remove the adapter before cleaning or 3 after use Keep fingers away from all inside electrical parts especially 4 around the needle Never operate the machine if it has a damaged...

Page 4: ...lace a spool of thread on the Spool Pin 1 Figure 1 Make sure that the machine s needle is not threaded at this time Place the metal bobbin on the bobbin winder 2 making sure to insert it in the groove...

Page 5: ...uide the thread Threading the machine Make sure that the power switch is on OFF Place a spool of thread on the Spool Pin with 1 the thread end facing rear Figure 9 Clamp the reel cover over the Spool...

Page 6: ...from the case Extend about 4 inches of thread from the 3 machine s needle Figure 17 Raise the presser foot Hold the thread from 4 the needle with your left hand while turning the hand wheel with your...

Page 7: ...fabric Figure 3 23 Select a stitch pattern Make sure the power switch is ON Lower the needle into the fabric Press down on the foot control and begin sewing The sewing speed depends on the pressure a...

Page 8: ...go up to increase tension until the stitching is smooth and even Figure 26 If the bottom thread on your sewing machine is too loose the top thread on your fabric will look like a very straight line T...

Page 9: ...offers a choice of 12 stitches 3 straight 7 zigzag and 2 buttonhole stitches The 12 stitches are illustrated to the right of the stitch pattern knob Figure 31 Turn the stitch pattern knob to the numbe...

Page 10: ...2 Turn switch OFF Figure 37 Use a seam ripper to cut the space between 7 stitches Work lamp The work lamp provides direct lighting to the sewing area Use the light switch to turn the lamp ON or OFF R...

Page 11: ...atible adapter and make sure it is plugged in correctly to an outlet with enough power Machine skips stitches Needle eye not in the center Remove and reinsert the needle correctly Needle bent Remove a...

Page 12: ...along gently Needle not lowered into fabric when starting to sew Remove and insert a new needle turn hand wheel to lower the needle into fabric and then start sewing 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The SB180...

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