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Sewing Machine Instructions

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to the right, clicking it into 

place. (Figure 5)

Select a speed switch. This 

5. 

will start the bobbin winding. 

(Figure 6)

When you have your desired amount of thread 

6. 

on the bobbin, switch to OFF and move the 

bobbin to the left (Figure 7) snip the thread. 

(Figure 8)

Note: 

It is preferable to manually assist in the 

winding of the bobbin. Use your hands to guide 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 Pin so 

2. 

that the thread remains in place. (Figure 10)

Loop the thread around the outside of thread 

3. 

guide 1. (Figure 11)

Guide the thread into Groove 2, and pull 

4. 

toward the chrome take-up 

lever. (Figure 12)

Feed the thread through the 

5. 

hole in the chrome take-up 

lever and pull straight down 

to the needle. (Figure 13)

Figure 11

Figure 12

Figure 10

Figure 9

Preparations for Use

Plug  one  end  of  the  adapter  into  the  DC  socket  on  the  sewing 

• 

machine, and the other end into an outlet. 

Plug the foot control into its socket. 

• 

Turn the power switch on.

• 
Caution: 

Always turn the switch on off before un-plugging the 

machine.

Operating Instructions

Winding the bobbin

Place 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. (Figure 

2) (Note: It is important to use metal bobbins 

only. The Bobbin Case is magnetized and is 

activated with metal.)

Guide the thread from the Spool Pin through 

3. 

the thread clamp (Figure 3) and to the bobbin. 

Wind a small piece of thread around the 

bobbin 

clockwise. 

(Figure 4)

Move the 

4. 

bobbin 

Figure 8

Figure 6

Figure 7

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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