Owner's Manual
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... the letter L or coloured red. b) Make sure you pull out the power cord plug whenever you want to change needle, sewing foot, bobbin or needle plate, when you clean and oil the machine, or when you have to interrupt sewing and leave the machine for a while. 1 Take-up lever 2 Thread retainer stud 3 Eraser button 4 Utility-stitch buttons 5 Spool pins 6 Bobbin winder 7 Balance wheel 8 Stop motion knob 9 Ultra-Matic stitch selector 1 0 Needle position and buttonhole control 11 Master switch 1 2 Base (of...
... the letter L or coloured red. b) Make sure you pull out the power cord plug whenever you want to change needle, sewing foot, bobbin or needle plate, when you clean and oil the machine, or when you have to interrupt sewing and leave the machine for a while. 1 Take-up lever 2 Thread retainer stud 3 Eraser button 4 Utility-stitch buttons 5 Spool pins 6 Bobbin winder 7 Balance wheel 8 Stop motion knob 9 Ultra-Matic stitch selector 1 0 Needle position and buttonhole control 11 Master switch 1 2 Base (of...
Owner's Manual
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...Foot control Removing bobbin case and bobbin Disengaging the sewing mechanism Bobbin winding Inserting the bobbin Inserting the bobbin case Upper threading Threading the needle 1196-1199 Drawing up the bobbin thread Attaching the work support Thread cutter Ultra-Matic stitch selector (9) Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Needle position Reverse sewing and dropping the feed dog Presser bar lifter Dual feed. 1209 Thread tensions Changing the needle Changing the sewing foot Utility stitches Utility-stitch combinations Sewing buttonholes Sewing feet Special accessories Changing the light bulb Cleaning...
...Foot control Removing bobbin case and bobbin Disengaging the sewing mechanism Bobbin winding Inserting the bobbin Inserting the bobbin case Upper threading Threading the needle 1196-1199 Drawing up the bobbin thread Attaching the work support Thread cutter Ultra-Matic stitch selector (9) Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Needle position Reverse sewing and dropping the feed dog Presser bar lifter Dual feed. 1209 Thread tensions Changing the needle Changing the sewing foot Utility stitches Utility-stitch combinations Sewing buttonholes Sewing feet Special accessories Changing the light bulb Cleaning...
Owner's Manual
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... the machine away after sewing, replace the receptacle in its original position (A>, and push it onto the free arm. Handle, Model 1199/1209 The handle can thus be folded down, as shown by the arrow in ill. Jll.C shows how the accessories are kept in a drawer. B. Removing the carrying case cover, Model 1199/1209 On the Compact models the carrying case cover is not locked in position...
... the machine away after sewing, replace the receptacle in its original position (A>, and push it onto the free arm. Handle, Model 1199/1209 The handle can thus be folded down, as shown by the arrow in ill. Jll.C shows how the accessories are kept in a drawer. B. Removing the carrying case cover, Model 1199/1209 On the Compact models the carrying case cover is not locked in position...
Owner's Manual
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... take out the bobbin. Press down its pedal. Your machine is depressed, the faster the machine will run. After bobbin winding, turn the stop motion knob toward you. Electrical connection Push plug A into the machine socket and plug B into the wall socket. Disengaging the sewing mechanism Before you keep latch K raised. Remove bed cover 1 3 or open free arm cap 24. The machine starts sewing. To do this...
... take out the bobbin. Press down its pedal. Your machine is depressed, the faster the machine will run. After bobbin winding, turn the stop motion knob toward you. Electrical connection Push plug A into the machine socket and plug B into the wall socket. Disengaging the sewing mechanism Before you keep latch K raised. Remove bed cover 1 3 or open free arm cap 24. The machine starts sewing. To do this...
Owner's Manual
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... a bobbin on one of thread on the bobbin winder so that the thread unreels toward the back (A). Re-engage the sewing mechanism. Release the latch and lightly press against the bobbin. Inserting the bobbin Insert the filled bobbin into place. Raise pins 5. Upper threading Pull the thread from the spool and draw it around thread retainer stud 2, wind it into slot A, guide B and take-up lever 1. Place a spool of the spool pins. The bobbin winder stops automatically...
... a bobbin on one of thread on the bobbin winder so that the thread unreels toward the back (A). Re-engage the sewing mechanism. Release the latch and lightly press against the bobbin. Inserting the bobbin Insert the filled bobbin into place. Raise pins 5. Upper threading Pull the thread from the spool and draw it around thread retainer stud 2, wind it into slot A, guide B and take-up lever 1. Place a spool of the spool pins. The bobbin winder stops automatically...
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... and up again and the take-up lever is up the bobbin thread Hold the needle thread a little taut. Pull the bobbin thread out of the needle hole and lay both threads toward you until its guide pins enter the two holes, then lower it, Attaching the work support, Model 1199/1209 Turn over the foot control receptacle and push it over the free arm as far as it will go C Drawing...
... and up again and the take-up lever is up the bobbin thread Hold the needle thread a little taut. Pull the bobbin thread out of the needle hole and lay both threads toward you until its guide pins enter the two holes, then lower it, Attaching the work support, Model 1199/1209 Turn over the foot control receptacle and push it over the free arm as far as it will go C Drawing...
Owner's Manual
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..., the zigzag stitches become increasingly longer. Raise the sewing foot. At the right of this range, 5 to cut them . Thread cutter, Models 1196/1199 There is located at the back of dual feed 1 5. Ultra-Matic stitch selector (9) Turn the outer ring until the symbol of the straight or zigzag stitch desired is made. In ranges 4 and 5 a long, narrow zigzag stitch is positioned above mark A. Zigzag stitch Setting mark = A Zigzag stitches are...
..., the zigzag stitches become increasingly longer. Raise the sewing foot. At the right of this range, 5 to cut them . Thread cutter, Models 1196/1199 There is located at the back of dual feed 1 5. Ultra-Matic stitch selector (9) Turn the outer ring until the symbol of the straight or zigzag stitch desired is made. In ranges 4 and 5 a long, narrow zigzag stitch is positioned above mark A. Zigzag stitch Setting mark = A Zigzag stitches are...
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..., push it down until the symbol of the other. The machine sews permanently in the needle hole. C = Vertical position. Dual feed, Model 1209 This additional feed prevents one ply from creeping ahead of the needle position desired is positioned below mark A. = central needle position (normal) = right needle position = left needle position Reverse sewing and dropping the feed dog Reverse-feed control 1 7 has the following positions: A = Normal position B As long as the control is lowered for embroidering, darning, etc.). D = The feed dog is dropped (for sewing.
..., push it down until the symbol of the other. The machine sews permanently in the needle hole. C = Vertical position. Dual feed, Model 1209 This additional feed prevents one ply from creeping ahead of the needle position desired is positioned below mark A. = central needle position (normal) = right needle position = left needle position Reverse sewing and dropping the feed dog Reverse-feed control 1 7 has the following positions: A = Normal position B As long as the control is lowered for embroidering, darning, etc.). D = The feed dog is dropped (for sewing.
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... the tension. The correct lower tension Let the bobbin case with the flat side of its own weight, but should gradually move downwards when you jerk your hand upwards lightly. Changing the needle Raise the needle bar. Then tighten screw A. Lower tension B = Regulating screw. Loosen screw A until the sewing foot can be removed by the thread. Turn it forwards, sideways or backwards. Upper tension (16) A = Setting mark. C = Both tensions are correct. = Upper tension too loose or lower tension...
... the tension. The correct lower tension Let the bobbin case with the flat side of its own weight, but should gradually move downwards when you jerk your hand upwards lightly. Changing the needle Raise the needle bar. Then tighten screw A. Lower tension B = Regulating screw. Loosen screw A until the sewing foot can be removed by the thread. Turn it forwards, sideways or backwards. Upper tension (16) A = Setting mark. C = Both tensions are correct. = Upper tension too loose or lower tension...
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...Super stretch stitch Setting: buttons C+D, straight stitch 4, left needle position, raise reverse-feed control 17, IV E stitch Setting: buttons B+C, straight stitch 0, left needle position. Table of stitches (Supplement) All stitches, including the utility-stitch combinations, are shown in the Table of Ultra-Matic stitch selector 9/10 which is required for releasing the pushed buttons. Setting: A Push button B = Turn Ultra-Matic stitch selector Utility-stitch combinations Pushing two buttons simultaneously produces new utility-stitch patterns. ____ Utility stitches A Elastic stitch...
...Super stretch stitch Setting: buttons C+D, straight stitch 4, left needle position, raise reverse-feed control 17, IV E stitch Setting: buttons B+C, straight stitch 0, left needle position. Table of stitches (Supplement) All stitches, including the utility-stitch combinations, are shown in the Table of Ultra-Matic stitch selector 9/10 which is required for releasing the pushed buttons. Setting: A Push button B = Turn Ultra-Matic stitch selector Utility-stitch combinations Pushing two buttons simultaneously produces new utility-stitch patterns. ____ Utility stitches A Elastic stitch...
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...-35 93-040 939-38 91-053077-25 Sewing Operation For cording work needle size 80. or 2.5- Needle plate with round needle hole for free-arm models Needle plate with round needle hole for ornamental sewing and sewing on buttons. for single-needle cording and appliquéing. for all sewing operations requiring no special sewing foot. Sewing feet A Normal sewing foot, Models 1196-1199 O Normal sewing foot, Model 1 209; C Clear-view sewing foot; I Cording foot; mm needle gauge) Cording foot, 7 grooves twin needle with bras tape Zigzag Teflon fool (coated soiei 93-040 955-91...
...-35 93-040 939-38 91-053077-25 Sewing Operation For cording work needle size 80. or 2.5- Needle plate with round needle hole for free-arm models Needle plate with round needle hole for ornamental sewing and sewing on buttons. for single-needle cording and appliquéing. for all sewing operations requiring no special sewing foot. Sewing feet A Normal sewing foot, Models 1196-1199 O Normal sewing foot, Model 1 209; C Clear-view sewing foot; I Cording foot; mm needle gauge) Cording foot, 7 grooves twin needle with bras tape Zigzag Teflon fool (coated soiei 93-040 955-91...
Owner's Manual
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... toward B. Changing the light bulb Push the light bulb up lever 1 (see drawing). The thread is maintenance-free, but now and then put a drop of the sewing hook and the feed dog with a soft brush. Push it up and turn it toward A and pull it out. 1197-1209: Take out the screws and remove the needle plate. Open cover 24. Insert the new light bulb so that its pins enter slots C. Remove the bobbin case. Clean the parts in the...
... toward B. Changing the light bulb Push the light bulb up lever 1 (see drawing). The thread is maintenance-free, but now and then put a drop of the sewing hook and the feed dog with a soft brush. Push it up and turn it toward A and pull it out. 1197-1209: Take out the screws and remove the needle plate. Open cover 24. Insert the new light bulb so that its pins enter slots C. Remove the bobbin case. Clean the parts in the...
Owner's Manual
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... dog. Machine skips stitches Needle not inserted correctly. Needle too thin for thread used . Poor-quality or knotty thread used. Bobbin case improperly inserted. Seam is not uniform Tension out of the above . Use first-class thread only. Feed dog dropped. (Reverse-feed Flick reverse-feed control to Needle and Thread Chart. 2. Machine threaded improperly. Select needle according to the right. Regulate thread tensions. Needle bent. control is pushed or pulled. Needle bent or blunt. Insert system 130/705 H needle. Check threading. Needle thread breaks For any of adjustment...
... dog. Machine skips stitches Needle not inserted correctly. Needle too thin for thread used . Poor-quality or knotty thread used. Bobbin case improperly inserted. Seam is not uniform Tension out of the above . Use first-class thread only. Feed dog dropped. (Reverse-feed Flick reverse-feed control to Needle and Thread Chart. 2. Machine threaded improperly. Select needle according to the right. Regulate thread tensions. Needle bent. control is pushed or pulled. Needle bent or blunt. Insert system 130/705 H needle. Check threading. Needle thread breaks For any of adjustment...