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Gathers can be cut on the bias, which an Invisible Zipper Foot Iadditional accessory for some machine models). Pull the bobbin threads to the piping. Instead of manually pressing and basting the pleats individually, the Ruffler does all the work for some machine models) to help ...
Gathers can be cut on the bias, which an Invisible Zipper Foot Iadditional accessory for some machine models). Pull the bobbin threads to the piping. Instead of manually pressing and basting the pleats individually, the Ruffler does all the work for some machine models) to help ...
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... any air openings blocked. WARNING - Use this appliance only for household use as described in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 10. Special care is being used or where oxygen is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Switch the...
... any air openings blocked. WARNING - Use this appliance only for household use as described in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 10. Special care is being used or where oxygen is required around the sewing machine needle. 6. Switch the...
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... the bulb 12 Two-step presser foot lifter 14 Adjusting presser foot pressure 14 Attaching the presser foot holder 16 Winding the bobbin 18 Inserting the bobbin 20 Inserting and changing needles 22 Threading the upper thread 24 Automatic needle threader (optional 26 Thread tension 28 Raising the... bobbin thread 30 Reverse sewing/ Removing the work/ Cutting the thread.........32 Matching needle/ fabric/ thread 34 How to choose your pattern 38 ...
... the bulb 12 Two-step presser foot lifter 14 Adjusting presser foot pressure 14 Attaching the presser foot holder 16 Winding the bobbin 18 Inserting the bobbin 20 Inserting and changing needles 22 Threading the upper thread 24 Automatic needle threader (optional 26 Thread tension 28 Raising the... bobbin thread 30 Reverse sewing/ Removing the work/ Cutting the thread.........32 Matching needle/ fabric/ thread 34 How to choose your pattern 38 ...
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Thread take-up lever 10 4. Automatic threader (optional) 2 Presser foot 6. Needle plate 7. Reverse sewing lever 9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 GB Principal parts of the machine 8 1. Thread cutter 5. Stitch length dial 11. Bobbin stopper 10. Thread tension dial 9 2. Presser foot pressure adjustment 3. Removable sewing table/ accessory storage 11 8. Pattern selector dial 12.
Thread take-up lever 10 4. Automatic threader (optional) 2 Presser foot 6. Needle plate 7. Reverse sewing lever 9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 GB Principal parts of the machine 8 1. Thread cutter 5. Stitch length dial 11. Bobbin stopper 10. Thread tension dial 9 2. Presser foot pressure adjustment 3. Removable sewing table/ accessory storage 11 8. Pattern selector dial 12.
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Handle 22. Handwheel 20 16. Upper thread guide 20. Bobbin winder 15. Bobbin thread guide 22 19. Power and light switch 15 21 17. Foot speed control 17 24. Main plug socket 18. Face plate 21. Horizontal spool pin 14 19 14. GB Principal parts of the machine 13 18 13. Presser foot lever 16 23. Power cord 23 24 4
Handle 22. Handwheel 20 16. Upper thread guide 20. Bobbin winder 15. Bobbin thread guide 22 19. Power and light switch 15 21 17. Foot speed control 17 24. Main plug socket 18. Face plate 21. Horizontal spool pin 14 19 14. GB Principal parts of the machine 13 18 13. Presser foot lever 16 23. Power cord 23 24 4
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... accessories (2) (These 6 accessories are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.) l. Quilting foot m.Overcasting foot n. Darning foot 006812008 006804008 006016008 6 Button sewing foot e. Bobbin (3x) i. they are not supplied with this machine; Darning plate k. Buttonhole foot d. All purpose foot b. Hemmer foot o. Satin stitch foot q. Blind hem foot p. 1 a b c 006806008 006905008...
... accessories (2) (These 6 accessories are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.) l. Quilting foot m.Overcasting foot n. Darning foot 006812008 006804008 006016008 6 Button sewing foot e. Bobbin (3x) i. they are not supplied with this machine; Darning plate k. Buttonhole foot d. All purpose foot b. Hemmer foot o. Satin stitch foot q. Blind hem foot p. 1 a b c 006806008 006905008...
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... left (9) and remove. 2 Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. Step on spindle (4). - Press bobbin to left (sewing position). 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs (3). - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal...
... left (9) and remove. 2 Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. Step on spindle (4). - Press bobbin to left (sewing position). 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 18 Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs (3). - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on foot control pedal...
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GB Inserting the bobbin a When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow) (3). - Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing 3 4 5 the bobbin. 6 20 Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2) 1 2 - Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert it into the shuttle (6). Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger (4). - Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch (5). - Open the hinged cover (1) -
GB Inserting the bobbin a When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. - Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow) (3). - Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing 3 4 5 the bobbin. 6 20 Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2) 1 2 - Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert it into the shuttle (6). Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger (4). - Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch (5). - Open the hinged cover (1) -
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... amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric. 1 2 Lower thread tension To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by suspending it does not unwind at all sewing will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric...tension is no single tension setting appropriate for all decorative sewing you will be less than for straight stitch construction sewing. - 90% of the bobbin case. For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be between "3" and "5". - A balanced tension (identical stitches...
... amount of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric. 1 2 Lower thread tension To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by suspending it does not unwind at all sewing will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric...tension is no single tension setting appropriate for all decorative sewing you will be less than for straight stitch construction sewing. - 90% of the bobbin case. For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread tension should generally be between "3" and "5". - A balanced tension (identical stitches...
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Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. Lay both threads to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole (2). GB Raising the bobbin thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Sewing Table. 1 Gently pull on the upper thread to the back under the presser foot. (3) 2 3 30
Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. Lay both threads to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole (2). GB Raising the bobbin thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Note: If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the Removable Sewing Table. 1 Gently pull on the upper thread to the back under the presser foot. (3) 2 3 30
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... for gathering waistbands, sleeve caps etc. At 1/4 of an inch from your thread ends leaving a minimum 6 inches of the seam, begin by pulling on the bobbin thread. Secure thread ends. 68 GB Gathering 43 Machine Preparation: - Pattern: Straight Stitch -
... for gathering waistbands, sleeve caps etc. At 1/4 of an inch from your thread ends leaving a minimum 6 inches of the seam, begin by pulling on the bobbin thread. Secure thread ends. 68 GB Gathering 43 Machine Preparation: - Pattern: Straight Stitch -
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... removed regularly. Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screws with a soft cloth. Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Remove the bobbin case. Remove the needle plate: Turn the handwheel until the hook race (7) is fully raised. Remove the hook race cover (4) and the... needle is in the left position. Replace the 7 5 hook race cover and snap back the two hook retaining arms. Insert the bobbin case and bobbin and replace the needle plate. 4 Important: Fabric lint and threads must always be disconnected from the main socket. GB Maintenance Attention:...
... removed regularly. Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screws with a soft cloth. Cleaning and lubricating the hook: Remove the bobbin case. Remove the needle plate: Turn the handwheel until the hook race (7) is fully raised. Remove the hook race cover (4) and the... needle is in the left position. Replace the 7 5 hook race cover and snap back the two hook retaining arms. Insert the bobbin case and bobbin and replace the needle plate. 4 Important: Fabric lint and threads must always be disconnected from the main socket. GB Maintenance Attention:...
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... the reel and wind thread onto reel. 6. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4. Readjust the stitch length. 3. Remove bobbin case, thread and insert correctly. 3. Clean the hook and feed dog as described. 2. Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. The... been used . 4. The thread tension is not inserted correctly. 2. Correction 1. Remove and reinsert the needle. (flat side towards the back) 3. The bobbin case is too tight. 1. Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is not correctly inserted. 3. Insert a new needle. 3. Select a finer needle. 2. The needle...
... the reel and wind thread onto reel. 6. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4. Readjust the stitch length. 3. Remove bobbin case, thread and insert correctly. 3. Clean the hook and feed dog as described. 2. Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 4. The... been used . 4. The thread tension is not inserted correctly. 2. Correction 1. Remove and reinsert the needle. (flat side towards the back) 3. The bobbin case is too tight. 1. Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is not correctly inserted. 3. Insert a new needle. 3. Select a finer needle. 2. The needle...