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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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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 letter L or coloured red. b) Make sure you unplug the lead whenever you have to change the needle, sewing foot, bobbin or needle plate, or when you clean or oil the machine or have to fitted. Please note...
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 letter L or coloured red. b) Make sure you unplug the lead whenever you have to change the needle, sewing foot, bobbin or needle plate, or when you clean or oil the machine or have to fitted. Please note...
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Before putting the machine away after sewing replace the receptacle in the slot. On models 800, 802 and 806 place it into the free arm. 7 -/ 800,802,806 4/- 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. To replace the cover, reverse this receptacle from the machine for sewing. J 1 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).
Before putting the machine away after sewing replace the receptacle in the slot. On models 800, 802 and 806 place it into the free arm. 7 -/ 800,802,806 4/- 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. To replace the cover, reverse this receptacle from the machine for sewing. J 1 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).
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Foot control Place the foot control on the floor under the table. Electrical connection Push plug G into the machine socket and plug H into the wall socket. The more you press down with your foot. Press it down the pedal, the faster the machine runs. 2 The machine starts sewing. Your machine is now ready for sewing.
Foot control Place the foot control on the floor under the table. Electrical connection Push plug G into the machine socket and plug H into the wall socket. The more you press down with your foot. Press it down the pedal, the faster the machine runs. 2 The machine starts sewing. Your machine is now ready for sewing.
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... remove it around bobbin tension stud 3, wind it . Disengaging the sewing mechanism Before you . To do this, hold the hand wheel steady and with the other hand turn the knob in the opposite direction to the right for winding. Raise pins 7 and place a spool of them. After bobbin winding, turn the stop motion knob towards you start winding the bobbin, disengage the sewing mechanism. Pass the thread...
... remove it around bobbin tension stud 3, wind it . Disengaging the sewing mechanism Before you . To do this, hold the hand wheel steady and with the other hand turn the knob in the opposite direction to the right for winding. Raise pins 7 and place a spool of them. After bobbin winding, turn the stop motion knob towards you start winding the bobbin, disengage the sewing mechanism. Pass the thread...
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Inserting the bobbin case Pull up latch I . Cutout H must be flush. 5 Release the latch. Then draw the thread into slot H and under the spring into eye I and push the bobbin case onto stud B as far as it will go. Stud G and latch I must point upwards. Inserting the bobbin Insert the filled bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unreels towards the back (G).
Inserting the bobbin case Pull up latch I . Cutout H must be flush. 5 Release the latch. Then draw the thread into slot H and under the spring into eye I and push the bobbin case onto stud B as far as it will go. Stud G and latch I must point upwards. Inserting the bobbin Insert the filled bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unreels towards the back (G).
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Threading the needle Thread the needle from the right through take -up lever 1 and pull it slightly to back. 6 Pull the thread from the right into needle thread tension 19. Pass the thread around the tension stud and pull it through thread guiding hook 3, thread guide 2 and from the spool through guide H. Draw the thread from front to the right behind guide G. Upper threading Raise the sewing foot and the take -up lever.
Threading the needle Thread the needle from the right through take -up lever 1 and pull it slightly to back. 6 Pull the thread from the right into needle thread tension 19. Pass the thread around the tension stud and pull it through thread guiding hook 3, thread guide 2 and from the spool through guide H. Draw the thread from front to the right behind guide G. Upper threading Raise the sewing foot and the take -up lever.
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... . N E_ I is up lever 1.) H = The sewing foot is lowered for sewing. = Darning position for the darning foot only. 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 the bobbin thread Hold the needle thread a little taut. Presser bar litter Lever 20 has three positions. Drawing up lever is marked by a notch. 7- Position I 7 Turn hand wheel 9 toward...
... . N E_ I is up lever 1.) H = The sewing foot is lowered for sewing. = Darning position for the darning foot only. 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 the bobbin thread Hold the needle thread a little taut. Presser bar litter Lever 20 has three positions. Drawing up lever is marked by a notch. 7- Position I 7 Turn hand wheel 9 toward...
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Regulating the stitch length The stitch length is an oblique slot lRoofacitashteeedtmheaatcsthehiwenienbgatocwfkoaoortfd. tPhthueellpbtrhaeecskswe. Fig. H shows how to cut them. N 7 \ 8 Thread cutter (G) The thread cutter is set the stitch length control for sewing stretch stitches on the stitch length control. roDrbkraarwo.utthe threads into the cutter slot and pull them downwards to set at mark G on models 806 and 807. /- The numbers indicate the length in mm.
Regulating the stitch length The stitch length is an oblique slot lRoofacitashteeedtmheaatcsthehiwenienbgatocwfkoaoortfd. tPhthueellpbtrhaeecskswe. Fig. H shows how to cut them. N 7 \ 8 Thread cutter (G) The thread cutter is set the stitch length control for sewing stretch stitches on the stitch length control. roDrbkraarwo.utthe threads into the cutter slot and pull them downwards to set at mark G on models 806 and 807. /- The numbers indicate the length in mm.
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... on page 11. 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 dTttSsrohieutereiqretttnhccucshteiutidrioetitsloancdetlhiu.vtstc5etlrhaieutttncnoyghttohittluhheletewhsnbeegoraletntehltqteco,uttmitioasernrerid(dn1sc1eottzhehritgereoFezcszitaghpeiq.geno-zbwtnaredeigldio-ntowhgf.). The utility- and stretch-stitch 5 should only be turned in the red sector on the machine and explained on mTisutw(tnahtshhtiondiaeeteelddnciiecthltevgyeatlFa-rhattspetierpegeaiaed8opr.nnn...
... on page 11. 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 dTttSsrohieutereiqretttnhccucshteiutidrioetitsloancdetlhiu.vtstc5etlrhaieutttncnoyghttohittluhheletewhsnbeegoraletntehltqteco,uttmitioasernrerid(dn1sc1eottzhehritgereoFezcszitaghpeiq.geno-zbwtnaredeigldio-ntowhgf.). The utility- and stretch-stitch 5 should only be turned in the red sector on the machine and explained on mTisutw(tnahtshhtiondiaeeteelddnciiecthltevgyeatlFa-rhattspetierpegeaiaed8opr.nnn...
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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. 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
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J = Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight. Lower tension H = Regulating screw. The correct lower tension Let the bobbin case with a full bobbin hang down by the thread. It must not slide down freely by its own weight, but should gradually move downwards when you jerk your hand upwards lightly. The higher the number, the tighter the tension. Upper tension (19) G = Setting mark. J 4 I- 1 K 12 The normal tension setting is in the white...
J = Upper tension too loose or lower tension too tight. Lower tension H = Regulating screw. The correct lower tension Let the bobbin case with a full bobbin hang down by the thread. It must not slide down freely by its own weight, but should gradually move downwards when you jerk your hand upwards lightly. The higher the number, the tighter the tension. Upper tension (19) G = Setting mark. J 4 I- 1 K 12 The normal tension setting is in the white...
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As long as you button depressed, the machine keep sews this backwards. Reverse sewing Push button 12. 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 CRnSnsaieneyhadeedisaesddtneellpogemeutfi,hnsoielhg1tous3otnti0sthsedh/eee7uoand0pwnnl5kesenaceswHrbfdeaaaflnwcarrei.rdenesTGag.dshlaIteeoinntnwsd(wewhairlpiortltdulhadlgltotnhhtt.heeheweTebfhlaaectnk) tighten screw G.
As long as you button depressed, the machine keep sews this backwards. Reverse sewing Push button 12. 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 CRnSnsaieneyhadeedisaesddtneellpogemeutfi,hnsoielhg1tous3otnti0sthsedh/eee7uoand0pwnnl5kesenaceswHrbfdeaaaflnwcarrei.rdenesTGag.dshlaIteeoinntnwsd(wewhairlpiortltdulhadlgltotnhhtt.heeheweTebfhlaaectnk) tighten screw G.
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... along the right or left zipper chain. Push bracket M toward the back and hold it bears against its stop. This determines the buttonhole length. 16 lever Insert the filler cord as follows (Fig. J): place it over the rear lug of stitch length control 11. Tighten screw L. The zipper foot can be adjusted sideways for straight stitching. H = Darning foot Raise the needle bar. Special sewing feet G Zipper foot Insert the rear pin in groove I, and the...
... along the right or left zipper chain. Push bracket M toward the back and hold it bears against its stop. This determines the buttonhole length. 16 lever Insert the filler cord as follows (Fig. J): place it over the rear lug of stitch length control 11. Tighten screw L. The zipper foot can be adjusted sideways for straight stitching. H = Darning foot Raise the needle bar. Special sewing feet G Zipper foot Insert the rear pin in groove I, and the...
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... detachable workplate on models 601, 803 and 807 Push the workplate over the free arm until it to the machine so that its two guide pins enter the holes provided. Swing the support down a little after fitting. (Figs. Press the workplate down (Fig. To remove the workplate reverse this proced ure.... 4HJ \ ilHIl .. ... 18 Fitting the detachable workplate on , the back downwards until its two haoks enter the two holes in the machine base. Turn catch G on models 800, 802 and 806 The foot control receptacle of these models also...
... detachable workplate on models 601, 803 and 807 Push the workplate over the free arm until it to the machine so that its two guide pins enter the holes provided. Swing the support down a little after fitting. (Figs. Press the workplate down (Fig. To remove the workplate reverse this proced ure.... 4HJ \ ilHIl .. ... 18 Fitting the detachable workplate on , the back downwards until its two haoks enter the two holes in the machine base. Turn catch G on models 800, 802 and 806 The foot control receptacle of these models also...
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... models 801, screws and needle plate remove cover 15 803, 807: remove (Fig. Clean round the sewing hook and the the parts machine fDdneraoeondpnceowo-tifftrohoeiliela.thisnAeolftlhtmyebaorcuhuhosihohnakev(eFraaisgtco.eitwId)i.oas ymisnaopiwuntteaand then (Fig. Push the light bulb up and G that the top is in slots I. below, left.) Cleaning and oiling On models 800, 802, 806: (Fig. H>. Changing the Switch off the light bulb electric current to the machine. Open free arm cover 24. Remove the bobbin case. J). 19 Insert the new its pins...
... models 801, screws and needle plate remove cover 15 803, 807: remove (Fig. Clean round the sewing hook and the the parts machine fDdneraoeondpnceowo-tifftrohoeiliela.thisnAeolftlhtmyebaorcuhuhosihohnakev(eFraaisgtco.eitwId)i.oas ymisnaopiwuntteaand then (Fig. Push the light bulb up and G that the top is in slots I. below, left.) Cleaning and oiling On models 800, 802, 806: (Fig. H>. Changing the Switch off the light bulb electric current to the machine. Open free arm cover 24. Remove the bobbin case. J). 19 Insert the new its pins...
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... inserting the bobbin case, press against it until it will go , its flat shank side facing toward the back. Poor-quality or knotty thread used, or thread that has become too dry by excessive storage. 3. Needle bent and strikes needle plate because work alone. Machine skips stitches Needle not inserted correctly. Select needle according to Needle and Thread Chart. Insert system 130/705 H needle. See par. 1 above reasons. Insert new needle. Thread tension too strong. Trouble...
... inserting the bobbin case, press against it until it will go , its flat shank side facing toward the back. Poor-quality or knotty thread used, or thread that has become too dry by excessive storage. 3. Needle bent and strikes needle plate because work alone. Machine skips stitches Needle not inserted correctly. Select needle according to Needle and Thread Chart. Insert system 130/705 H needle. See par. 1 above reasons. Insert new needle. Thread tension too strong. Trouble...
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... start Motor is not uniform Tension out of feed dog. Bobbin thread wound unevenly. Machine works heavily Thread ends in hand, but pass it through thread retainer stud. Remove thread ends and put a drop of material. 5. Remove needle plate and clean out lint. Kinks appear on top and bottom of oil into hook raceway. 7. Use first-class thread only. Flick reverse-feed control to the right. 6. 4 Cause: Remedy: 4. Seam is disengaged. Thread too thick, knotty or hard. Machine feeds...
... start Motor is not uniform Tension out of feed dog. Bobbin thread wound unevenly. Machine works heavily Thread ends in hand, but pass it through thread retainer stud. Remove thread ends and put a drop of material. 5. Remove needle plate and clean out lint. Kinks appear on top and bottom of oil into hook raceway. 7. Use first-class thread only. Flick reverse-feed control to the right. 6. 4 Cause: Remedy: 4. Seam is disengaged. Thread too thick, knotty or hard. Machine feeds...