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Stitch selection

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Triple straight stitch: (1)

Triple zig-zag: (2)

For hardwearing seams.
Turn the stitch length dial to "S1" or "S2".
The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch

backwards. This gives triple reinforcement.

For hardwearing seams, hems and decorative seams.
Turn the stitch length dial to "S1" or "S2".
Adjust the stitch width dial to between "3" and "5".
Triple zig-zag is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, corduroy, etc.

Stitch width dial

Stitch length dial

Stitch width dial

Stitch length dial

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Страница 1: ...For model L9 So Easy So Fun ...

Страница 2: ...it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air openings block Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of l...

Страница 3: ... 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 and care instructions in this instruction book May we suggest that before you start to use your sewing machine you discover the many features and advantages by going through this instruction book step by step while se...

Страница 4: ...everse sewing Remove the work Cutting the thread 17 Matching needle fabric thread 18 Straight stitching 21 Blind hem lingerie stitch 23 Overlock stitches 24 Sewing on buttons 25 How to sew buttonholes 26 Zippers and piping 27 Sewing with hemmer foot 28 3 step zig zag 29 How to choose your pattern 20 Zigzag stitching 22 Stitch selection 30 Smocking stitch 31 Sewing with the cording foot 32 Darning ...

Страница 5: ...e sewing lever 5 Thread cutting 6 Presser foot 7 Needle plate 8 Sewing table 9 Bobbin winder stopper 10 Stitch length dial 11 Stitch width dial 12 Stitch display 13 not on all models not on all models not on all models Pattern selector dial 14 Automatic threader optional 1 3 6 7 8 2 5 4 9 11 10 14 12 13 ...

Страница 6: ... pin 16 Bobbin winder spindle 17 Hand wheel 18 Power switch 19 Main plug socket 20 Bobbin thread guide 21 Upper thread guide 22 Handle 23 Presser foot lifter Details of the machine 3 15 17 16 18 20 21 22 19 23 ...

Страница 7: ... t u Standard accessories a All purpose foot b Zipper foot c Buttonhole foot d Button sewing foot e f g h i j k L screwdriver Seam ripper brush Oil bottle Pack of needles 3x Bobbin 3x Darning plate I Spool holder large small m Satin stitch foot n Overcasting foot o Blind hem foot p Darning Embroidery foot q Hemmer foot r Cording foot s Quilting foot t Gathering foot u Working foot Extra accessorie...

Страница 8: ... sewing table horizontal and push it in the direction of the arrow 1 The inside of the snap in sewing table can be utilized as an accessory box To open lift up at the point of the arrow 2 Fitting the snap in sewing table 5 ...

Страница 9: ...ol must be used with the appliance by 4C 316B 110 120V area 4C 326G 230V area 4C 316C 4C 326C 220 240V area manufactured by Panasonic Co Ltd TW or KD 1902 110 120V area KD 2902 220 240V area manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR CORPORATION Ltd For appliance with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized out...

Страница 10: ...Loosen screw A as illustrated 1 Remove the cover B Unscrew the bulb and fit new one C 2 Replace the cover and tighten screw Should there be any problem Ask your local dealer for advice Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts 110 120V area or 15 watts 220 240V area Changing the bulb 7 C B A ...

Страница 11: ...presser adjusting screw with a coin For sewing very thin fabric loosen the pressure by turning the screw counter clockwise and for heavy fabric tighten by turning it clockwise Two step presser foot lever Adjust presser foot pressure not on all models When sewing several layers or thick fabrics the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work A 8 Tighten presser adjust...

Страница 12: ...and the presser foot f will engage automatically Raise the presser foot 3 Raise the lever e and the foot disengages Attach the g in the slot as illustrated Adjust according to need for hems pleats etc 4 Turn power switch to off O when carrying out any of the above operations Attaching the presser foot Removing the presser foot Attaching the Attention b b b e edge quilting guide dge quilting guide ...

Страница 13: ...discs 3 Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle 4 Push bobbin to right 5 Hold thread end 6 Step on foot control pedal 7 Cut thread 8 Press bobbin to left 9 and remove Please Note When the bobbin winder spindle is in bobbin winding position the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn To start sewing push the bobbin winder spindle to the left sewing position Winding the bobbi...

Страница 14: ... hinged cover 2 Hold the bobbin case with one hand Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction arrow 3 Put the thread under the tension spring 4 Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch 5 Insert it into the shuttle Turn power switch to off Attention O Inserting the bobbin ...

Страница 15: ...ructions A Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle 1 B The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back C D Insert the needle as far up as it will go Turn power switch to off Needles must be in perfect condition 2 Problems can occur with A Bent needles B C Attention O Damaged points Blunt needles Inserting the needle ...

Страница 16: ...ustrated Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and up left channel 5 During this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide 4 At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take up lever and then downwards again 6 8 If your sewing machine is equipped with the factory installed optional automatic needle...

Страница 17: ... its highest position Press lever A right down The threader automatically swings to the threading position B Take the thread round the hook 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 Turn power switch to off O Attention Automatic needle threader optional A B D C A ...

Страница 18: ...on is too tight it does not unwind at all If the tension is too loose it will drop too much To adjust turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case Basic thread 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 U hread tension too loose C U hread tension too tight The bobbin thre...

Страница 19: ...he left hand Turn the handwheel forwards until the needle is raised 1 Pull on the upper thread to bring the lower thread up through the stitch plate hole Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot 2 Bringing up the lower thread ...

Страница 20: ...ill sew forwards again 1 A Turn the handwheel towards to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position raise the presser foot and remove work towards the back 2 Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands guide them to the slit B and press down 3 Reverse sewing Removing the work Cutting the thread 3 B A ...

Страница 21: ...r utility and decorative work 2 When sewing with twin needles the stitch width dial should be set at less than 3 3 European needles show sizes 65 70 80 etc American and Japanese needles show size 9 11 12 etc 4 Replace needle often approximately every other garment and or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches Natural woven fabrics wool cotton silk etc Qiana Not recommended for double knits N...

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Страница 23: ...ngth and the stitch width with the control dials according to the result desired To obtain any of the turn the stitch length dial to S1 select the pattern desired with pattern selector dial and adjust the stitch width with the stitch width dial To obtain any of the turn the stitch length dial to S2 select the pattern desired with the pattern selector dial and adjust the stitch width wit the stitch...

Страница 24: ...aight stitch position Generally speaking the thicker the fabric thread and needle the longer the stitch should be a Stitch width dial b Stitch length dial S1 S2 c Reverse sewing lever d Stitch display e Pattern selector dial a e d c b Straight stitches S1 Stitch width dial Stitch length dial ...

Страница 25: ...approaches 0 Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at 2 5 or below 2 When the stitch length is set between 0 1 the stitches are very close together producing the satin stitch which is used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches When sewing on very fine fabric place a piece of thin paper under the fabric It is easy to tear the paper and remove the paper after you have finish your seam F...

Страница 26: ...g test first Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost 2 Place the fabric under the foot Turn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left It should just pierce the fold of the fabric If it does not adjust the stitch width accordingly 3 Adjust the guide 4 by turning the knob 5 so that the guide just rests against the fold Sew slowly by pressing the fo...

Страница 27: ... jerseys neck edges ribbing For fine knits jerseys neck edges ribbing For fine knits handknits seams 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 Use new needles or ball point needles or stretch needle Stretch overlock 1 Standard overlock 2 Double overlock stitch 3 Attention...

Страница 28: ...hat the needle goes cleanly into the left hole of the button adjust the stitch width according to the button and sew on the button Adjust the stitch width to 0 and sew a few securing stitches If a shank is required place a darning needle on top of the button and sew 3 For buttons with 4 holes sew through the front two holes first 2 push work forward and then sew through the back two holes as descr...

Страница 29: ...ew at moderate speed until you reach the end mark b Turn the pattern selector dial to and sew 5 6 bartack stitches c Turn the pattern selector dial to and sew the left side of the buttonhole to the mark at the end which is further from you d Turn the pattern selector dial to and sew bar tack stitches Remove the fabric from under the foot Draw the upper thread through the backside of the fabric and...

Страница 30: ...g 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 presser foot Lower the foot and continue to sew It is also possible to sew in a length of cord into a bias strip to form a welt 2 Zippers and piping 1 2 Stitch width dial Stitch length dial ...

Страница 31: ... about 3 mm 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 fold into the scroll on the foot 1 Gently pull the fabric edge towards you and lower the presser foot Begin sewing guiding the fabric into the scroll by holding it upright and slightly to the left 2 Sewing with the hemmer foot 1 2 Stitch wi...

Страница 32: ... produce very close stitches A 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 length First sew over the center and then overlap on both sides Depending on the type of fabric and damage sew between 3 and 5 rows B 3 step zig zag A B Stitch width dial Stitch length dial ...

Страница 33: ...titches forwards and one stitch backwards This gives triple reinforcement For hardwearing seams hems and decorative seams Turn the stitch length dial to S1 or S2 Adjust the stitch width dial to between 3 and 5 Triple zig zag is suitable for firm fabrics like denim corduroy etc Stitch width dial Stitch length dial Stitch width dial Stitch length dial ...

Страница 34: ...T shirts underwear etc Set the 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 Stitch width dial Stitch length dial ...

Страница 35: ...ustrated 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 the groove One two or three cords can be sewn on The stitch width is adjusted according to the number of cords and the stitch selected 1 2 Stitch width dial Stitch length dial ...

Страница 36: ...dery foot to the presser foot bar The lever a should be behind the needle clamp screw b Press the darning embroidery foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw c 3 First sew round the edge of the hole to secure the threads 4 First row Always work from left to right Turn work by 1 4 and oversew A darning ring is recommended for easier sewing and better results Stitch wi...

Страница 37: ... fabric under the presser foot so that it will be sewn along the bias with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge Sew at a slow speed For flat joining seams sewing on elastic visible hems This stitch can be used for firm thicker fabrics For seams place mats tablecloths Decorative joining seam for a fagoted effect Gathering with cord or...

Страница 38: ...chine Set machine as illustrated Insert the 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 dge quilting guide e Quilting Stitch width dial Stitch length dial ...

Страница 39: ...Sew a single row or multiple rows of straight stitches Pull the lower thread to gather more of the material 3 If more gathering in required loosen the upper thread to about 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 Gathering Stitch width dial Stitch length dial ...

Страница 40: ...eaving a small space between them 2 Set the Pattern selector as illustrated Turn the stitch length dial to S1 3 Stitch along the edge pulling both threads slightly when beginning to sew Use thicker than normal threads for sewing 4 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 Patch work Stitch width dial Stitch len...

Страница 41: ... 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 top and bottom thread under the applique to avoid unraveling Applique Stitch width dial Stitch length dial ...

Страница 42: ...under the needle Make sure the presser foot bar is down in its lowest position Turn the balance wheel towards you to bring up the lower thread through the fabric Sew a few securing stitches at the starting point Hold the hoop with thumb and forefingers of both hands while pressing the material with the middle and third fingers and supporting the outside of hoop with smaller finger Adjust the stitc...

Страница 43: ...e embroidery hoop 2 Fill in the design working from the outline of the design to the inside and from the inside to the edge of the outline until the design is completely filled in Keep the stitching close together A long stitch is made by moving the hoop rapidly and a short stitch is made by moving it slowly 3 Secure with a few straight stitches at the end of the design Monogramming and embroideri...

Страница 44: ...lockwise the presser bar attaching screw 3 3 Attach the walking foot to the machine in the following way i The fork arm should fit into the needle screw and clamp 2 ii Slide the plastic attaching head from your left to right so that it is fitted into the presser foot bar iii Lower the presser foot bar iv Replace and tighten clockwise the presser bar attaching screw 4 Make sure both the needle scre...

Страница 45: ...in case and use the brush supplied to clean the whole area Remove the bobbin case Snap the two hook retaining arms a outwards Remove the hook race cover b and the hook c and clean withe a soft cloth Lubricate at the points d 1 2 drops with sewing machine oil Turn the handwheel until the hook race e is in the left position Replace the hook c Replace the hook race cover and snap back the two hook re...

Страница 46: ...3 Poor quality oil has been used 4 The needle is damaged Thread is caught in the hook 1 Rethread the machine 2 Reduce the thread tension lower number 3 Select a larger needle 4 Remove and reinsert the needle flat side towards the back 5 Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel 6 Replace the needle 1 Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread The thread should pull easily 2 Check b...

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