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A Hobbymatic 800., 801, 802, 803, 806, 807 instruction book
A Hobbymatic 800., 801, 802, 803, 806, 807 instruction book
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... the sewing mechanism Bobbin winding Inserting the bobbin Inserting the bobbin case Upper threading Threadingtheneedle Drawing up the bobbin thread Presser bar lifter Thread cutter Regulating the stitch length Sewing straight stitches Zigzag stitches Needle position Selecting utility stitches, 802 to 807 Selecting stretch stitches, 806 and 807 Utility stitches, models 802 to 807 Stretch stitches, models 806, 807 Thread tensions Changing the needle Reverse sewing Dropping the machine feed Changing the sewing foot Sewing feet Special sewing feet Buttonhole settings Sewing buttonholes Fitting...
... the sewing mechanism Bobbin winding Inserting the bobbin Inserting the bobbin case Upper threading Threadingtheneedle Drawing up the bobbin thread Presser bar lifter Thread cutter Regulating the stitch length Sewing straight stitches Zigzag stitches Needle position Selecting utility stitches, 802 to 807 Selecting stretch stitches, 806 and 807 Utility stitches, models 802 to 807 Stretch stitches, models 806, 807 Thread tensions Changing the needle Reverse sewing Dropping the machine feed Changing the sewing foot Sewing feet Special sewing feet Buttonhole settings Sewing buttonholes Fitting...
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... you clean or oil the machine or have to fitted. and stretch-stitch selector dial (802-807) 6 Buttonhole and needle positioning lever 7 Spool pins 8 Bobbin winder 9 Hand wheel 10 Stop motion knob 11 Stitch length control 12 Reverse feed control 13 Base (on portable machines) 14 Needle plate 15 Bed cover 16 Sewing foot holder with sewing foot 17 Sewing foot retaining screw 18 Presser bar with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your sewing machine 1 Take-up lever 2 Thread guide 3 Bobbin tension stud (for bobbin winding) and thread guiding hook 4 Zigzag-stitch lever 5 Utility...
... you clean or oil the machine or have to fitted. and stretch-stitch selector dial (802-807) 6 Buttonhole and needle positioning lever 7 Spool pins 8 Bobbin winder 9 Hand wheel 10 Stop motion knob 11 Stitch length control 12 Reverse feed control 13 Base (on portable machines) 14 Needle plate 15 Bed cover 16 Sewing foot holder with sewing foot 17 Sewing foot retaining screw 18 Presser bar with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your sewing machine 1 Take-up lever 2 Thread guide 3 Bobbin tension stud (for bobbin winding) and thread guiding hook 4 Zigzag-stitch lever 5 Utility...
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Removing the carrying case cover Open the hinges on models 801, 803 and 807 push it on the bed plate, and on both sides of the hinge catches properly in its original position. Foot control receptacle Remove this proce dure, making sure the bottom of the cover (G), move them back up (H) and then remove the cover (I). J 1 On models 800, 802 and 806 place it into the free arm. 7 -/ 800,802,806 4/- Before putting the machine away after sewing replace the receptacle in the slot. To replace the cover, reverse this receptacle from the machine for sewing.
Removing the carrying case cover Open the hinges on models 801, 803 and 807 push it on the bed plate, and on both sides of the hinge catches properly in its original position. Foot control receptacle Remove this proce dure, making sure the bottom of the cover (G), move them back up (H) and then remove the cover (I). J 1 On models 800, 802 and 806 place it into the free arm. 7 -/ 800,802,806 4/- Before putting the machine away after sewing replace the receptacle in the slot. To replace the cover, reverse this receptacle from the machine for sewing.
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Foot control Place the foot control on the floor under the table. The machine starts sewing. Electrical connection Push plug G into the machine socket and plug H into the wall socket. Press it down the pedal, the faster the machine runs. 2 The more you press down with your foot. Your machine is now ready for sewing.
Foot control Place the foot control on the floor under the table. The machine starts sewing. Electrical connection Push plug G into the machine socket and plug H into the wall socket. Press it down the pedal, the faster the machine runs. 2 The more you press down with your foot. Your machine is now ready for sewing.
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... pins 7 and place a spool of them. When the bobbin is full push it . Re engage the mechanism. 4 After bobbin winding, turn the stop motion knob towards you start winding the bobbin, disengage the sewing mechanism. Pass the thread from the spooi around bobbin tension stud 3, wind it around the bobbin a few times and push the bobbin to the left and remove it to the right for winding. Disengaging the sewing...
... pins 7 and place a spool of them. When the bobbin is full push it . Re engage the mechanism. 4 After bobbin winding, turn the stop motion knob towards you start winding the bobbin, disengage the sewing mechanism. Pass the thread from the spooi around bobbin tension stud 3, wind it around the bobbin a few times and push the bobbin to the left and remove it to the right for winding. Disengaging the sewing...
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Cutout H must be flush. 5 Release the latch. Inserting the bobbin case Pull up latch I must point upwards. Stud G and latch I and push the bobbin case onto stud B as far as it will go. Then draw the thread into slot H and under the spring into eye I. Inserting the bobbin Insert the filled bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unreels towards the back (G).
Cutout H must be flush. 5 Release the latch. Inserting the bobbin case Pull up latch I must point upwards. Stud G and latch I and push the bobbin case onto stud B as far as it will go. Then draw the thread into slot H and under the spring into eye I. Inserting the bobbin Insert the filled bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unreels towards the back (G).
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Pull the thread from the spool through thread guiding hook 3, thread guide 2 and from front to the right behind guide G. Draw the thread from the right through take -up lever 1 and pull it slightly to back. 6 Threading the needle Thread the needle from the right into needle thread tension 19. Upper threading Raise the sewing foot and the take -up lever. Pass the thread around the tension stud and pull it through guide H.
Pull the thread from the spool through thread guiding hook 3, thread guide 2 and from front to the right behind guide G. Draw the thread from the right through take -up lever 1 and pull it slightly to back. 6 Threading the needle Thread the needle from the right into needle thread tension 19. Upper threading Raise the sewing foot and the take -up lever. Pass the thread around the tension stud and pull it through guide H.
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... the take -up lever 1.) H = The sewing foot is marked by a notch. 7- Drawing up . Presser bar litter Lever 20 has three positions. Pull the bobbin thread out of the needle hole and lay both threads toward you remove the work, turn the balance wheel forward to raise the needle and take -up lever is up the bobbin thread Hold the needle thread a little taut. N E_ I is lowered for sewing. = Darning position for the darning foot only. Turn...
... the take -up lever 1.) H = The sewing foot is marked by a notch. 7- Drawing up . Presser bar litter Lever 20 has three positions. Pull the bobbin thread out of the needle hole and lay both threads toward you remove the work, turn the balance wheel forward to raise the needle and take -up lever is up the bobbin thread Hold the needle thread a little taut. N E_ I is lowered for sewing. = Darning position for the darning foot only. Turn...
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roDrbkraarwo.utthe threads into the cutter slot and pull them downwards to set at mark G on models 806 and 807. /- Regulating the stitch length The stitch length is an oblique slot lRoofacitashteeedtmheaatcsthehiwenienbgatocwfkoaoortfd. N 7 \ 8 Thread cutter (G) The thread cutter is set the stitch length control for sewing stretch stitches on the stitch length control. H shows how to cut them. The numbers indicate the length in mm. tPhthueellpbtrhaeecskswe. Fig.
roDrbkraarwo.utthe threads into the cutter slot and pull them downwards to set at mark G on models 806 and 807. /- Regulating the stitch length The stitch length is an oblique slot lRoofacitashteeedtmheaatcsthehiwenienbgatocwfkoaoortfd. N 7 \ 8 Thread cutter (G) The thread cutter is set the stitch length control for sewing stretch stitches on the stitch length control. H shows how to cut them. The numbers indicate the length in mm. tPhthueellpbtrhaeecskswe. Fig.
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... on the machine and explained on page 11. Selecting stretch stitches on mTisutw(tnahtshhtiondiaeeteelddnciiecthltevgyeatlFa-rhattspetierpegeaiaed8opr.nnn)0zued.ec6iinsaglsoSrstzartagsertanrrrentregeedeitdnstct-tehcpsch8noettho0hhin-tsn7eiscsyndtsthpimictitattincuhctblghgcetheoeohvlutleres1oeert(se1ndsl.ttageepohttsTeceohetttushhocFsrsseetnritiegoibtdl.brrctleeiheohbacoqetletfatuoyloruoitroemrhnweueatdi)tl, zigzag-width. 7 10 Selecting utility stitches on models 802 to 807 The various utility indicated by black of the stitch panel stitches possible are letters in a selector dial clockwise...
... on the machine and explained on page 11. Selecting stretch stitches on mTisutw(tnahtshhtiondiaeeteelddnciiecthltevgyeatlFa-rhattspetierpegeaiaed8opr.nnn)0zued.ec6iinsaglsoSrstzartagsertanrrrentregeedeitdnstct-tehcpsch8noettho0hhin-tsn7eiscsyndtsthpimictitattincuhctblghgcetheoeohvlutleres1oeert(se1ndsl.ttageepohttsTeceohetttushhocFsrsseetnritiegoibtdl.brrctleeiheohbacoqetletfatuoyloruoitroemrhnweueatdi)tl, zigzag-width. 7 10 Selecting utility stitches on models 802 to 807 The various utility indicated by black of the stitch panel stitches possible are letters in a selector dial clockwise...
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Stretch stitches, models 806, 807 A Elastic triple straight stitch B Elastic triple zigzag stitch C Honeycomb stitch D Pullover stitch E Feather stitq\h F Overlock stitch 4 A A B AAAAAAA/ C i)\/\i\i\I\/\i I V V V VU V V AAA B AVAVN C E F F I 11 Utility stitches, models 802-807 A Straight stitch B Zigzag stitch C Elastic stItch D Blindstitch E Elastic decorative stitch F Shell-edge stitch Models 802 and 803 have utility stitches A to D.
Stretch stitches, models 806, 807 A Elastic triple straight stitch B Elastic triple zigzag stitch C Honeycomb stitch D Pullover stitch E Feather stitq\h F Overlock stitch 4 A A B AAAAAAA/ C i)\/\i\i\I\/\i I V V V VU V V AAA B AVAVN C E F F I 11 Utility stitches, models 802-807 A Straight stitch B Zigzag stitch C Elastic stItch D Blindstitch E Elastic decorative stitch F Shell-edge stitch Models 802 and 803 have utility stitches A to D.
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... should gradually move downwards when you jerk your hand upwards lightly. Lower tension H = Regulating screw. Turn it left for a looser tension, or right for a tighter tension. = Both tensions are correct. J 4 I- 1 K 12 K Lower tension too loose or upper tension too tight. The correct lower tension Let the bobbin case with a full bobbin hang down by the thread. The higher the number, the tighter the tension. Upper tension (19) G = Setting mark. J = Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight.
... should gradually move downwards when you jerk your hand upwards lightly. Lower tension H = Regulating screw. Turn it left for a looser tension, or right for a tighter tension. = Both tensions are correct. J 4 I- 1 K 12 K Lower tension too loose or upper tension too tight. The correct lower tension Let the bobbin case with a full bobbin hang down by the thread. The higher the number, the tighter the tension. Upper tension (19) G = Setting mark. J = Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight.
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Reverse sewing Push button 12. CRnSnsaieneyhadeedisaesddtneellpogemeutfi,hnsoielhg1tous3otnti0sthsedh/eee7uoand0pwnnl5kesenaceswHrbfdeaaaflnwcarrei.rdenesTGag.dshlaIteeoinntnwsd(wewhairlpiortltdulhadlgltotnhhtt.heeheweTebfhlaaectnk) tighten screw G. embroidery, darning etc.) For sewing, push the the bottom, and back drop-feed button again to position to The feed dog is dropped (for position H. Dropping the machine feed Push drop-feed button 22 to G. '4 GH 13 As long as you button depressed, the machine keep sews this backwards.
Reverse sewing Push button 12. CRnSnsaieneyhadeedisaesddtneellpogemeutfi,hnsoielhg1tous3otnti0sthsedh/eee7uoand0pwnnl5kesenaceswHrbfdeaaaflnwcarrei.rdenesTGag.dshlaIteeoinntnwsd(wewhairlpiortltdulhadlgltotnhhtt.heeheweTebfhlaaectnk) tighten screw G. embroidery, darning etc.) For sewing, push the the bottom, and back drop-feed button again to position to The feed dog is dropped (for position H. Dropping the machine feed Push drop-feed button 22 to G. '4 GH 13 As long as you button depressed, the machine keep sews this backwards.
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... screw N. Buttonhole settings On models 5 to B. 802 to 807 set utility-stitch dial Push let it in groove J. Move zigzag-stitch 4 to into buttonhole symbol G position. J): place it over the rear lug of stitch length control 11. lever Insert the filler cord as follows (Fig. Tighten screw L. Release bracket M so that it there. As you sew, arrow L moves along the right or left zipper chain. H = Darning foot Raise the needle bar. Special sewing feet G Zipper foot Insert the rear pin...
... screw N. Buttonhole settings On models 5 to B. 802 to 807 set utility-stitch dial Push let it in groove J. Move zigzag-stitch 4 to into buttonhole symbol G position. J): place it over the rear lug of stitch length control 11. lever Insert the filler cord as follows (Fig. Tighten screw L. Release bracket M so that it there. As you sew, arrow L moves along the right or left zipper chain. H = Darning foot Raise the needle bar. Special sewing feet G Zipper foot Insert the rear pin...
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...machine so that its two guide pins enter the holes provided. I) and press it snaps into place. Press the workplate down (Fig. Swing the support down a little after fitting. (Figs. G and H below left.) Fitting the detachable workplate on models 601, 803 and 807 Push the workplate over the free arm... until it against the bedplate. Turn catch G on models 800, 802 and 806 The foot control receptacle of these models also...
...machine so that its two guide pins enter the holes provided. I) and press it snaps into place. Press the workplate down (Fig. Swing the support down a little after fitting. (Figs. G and H below left.) Fitting the detachable workplate on models 601, 803 and 807 Push the workplate over the free arm... until it against the bedplate. Turn catch G on models 800, 802 and 806 The foot control receptacle of these models also...
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Changing the Switch off the light bulb electric current to the machine. H>. Insert the new its pins slide in front of you. Clean round the sewing hook and the the parts machine fDdneraoeondpnceowo-tifftrohoeiliela.thisnAeolftlhtmyebaorcuhuhosihohnakev(eFraaisgtco.eitwId)i.oas ymisnaopiwuntteaand then (Fig. On models 801, screws and needle plate remove cover 15 803, 807: remove (Fig. Open free arm cover 24. G). Remove the bobbin case. below, left.) Cleaning and oiling On models 800, 802, 806: (Fig. Push the light bulb up and G that...
Changing the Switch off the light bulb electric current to the machine. H>. Insert the new its pins slide in front of you. Clean round the sewing hook and the the parts machine fDdneraoeondpnceowo-tifftrohoeiliela.thisnAeolftlhtmyebaorcuhuhosihohnakev(eFraaisgtco.eitwId)i.oas ymisnaopiwuntteaand then (Fig. On models 801, screws and needle plate remove cover 15 803, 807: remove (Fig. Open free arm cover 24. G). Remove the bobbin case. below, left.) Cleaning and oiling On models 800, 802, 806: (Fig. Push the light bulb up and G that...
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... flat shank side facing toward the back. Bobbin case improperly inserted. Remedy: Push needle up as far as it snaps into place. Check threading. Let machine feed the work is pushed or pulled. Thread tension too strong. Needle too thin or too thick. Select needle according to Needle and Thread Chart. Needle thread breaks For any of the above . Check Needle and Thread Chart. Needle bent and strikes needle plate because work alone. Insert new needle and...
... flat shank side facing toward the back. Bobbin case improperly inserted. Remedy: Push needle up as far as it snaps into place. Check threading. Let machine feed the work is pushed or pulled. Thread tension too strong. Needle too thin or too thick. Select needle according to Needle and Thread Chart. Needle thread breaks For any of the above . Check Needle and Thread Chart. Needle bent and strikes needle plate because work alone. Insert new needle and...
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... both tensions. Machine works heavily Thread ends in hand, but pass it through thread retainer stud. Feed dog dropped. (Reverse-feed control is disengaged. During bobbin winding, do not hold thread in hook raceway. Remove needle plate and clean out lint. Flick reverse-feed control to the right. 6. 4 Cause: Remedy: 4. Seam is not uniform Tension out of oil into hook raceway. 7. Kinks appear on top and bottom of feed dog. Bobbin thread wound unevenly. Use first-class thread only. Turn the motor disengaging...
... both tensions. Machine works heavily Thread ends in hand, but pass it through thread retainer stud. Feed dog dropped. (Reverse-feed control is disengaged. During bobbin winding, do not hold thread in hook raceway. Remove needle plate and clean out lint. Flick reverse-feed control to the right. 6. 4 Cause: Remedy: 4. Seam is not uniform Tension out of oil into hook raceway. 7. Kinks appear on top and bottom of feed dog. Bobbin thread wound unevenly. Use first-class thread only. Turn the motor disengaging...
