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How To Adjust Tension Discs On Sewing Machine

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... foot controller free from outlet. 9. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull, not the cord. 10. DANGER - To reduce the risk of lint, dust and loose cloth. 5. The sewing machine should be left unattended when plugged in this sewing machine. Always unplug before using and before cleaning. 2. Replace bulb with any adjustments in the needle area...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

...BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off the switch for the plug supplied with this appliance...main power and sewlight. 1 Turn on plug. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be disconnected from the supply by ...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 ACCESSORIES 3 OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 Connecting Plugs 5 Main Power and Sewing Light Switches 6 Foot Controller 6 Inserting the Needle 7 Checking the Needle 7 Changing the Presser Foot 8 Converting to Free-Arm Style 9 Steadying the Machine 9 VARIOUS CONTROLS 10 Pattern Selection Dial 10...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

...tension disc and thread guide 5 9 4 Thread take-up lever 8 5 Thread cutter 7 6 Upper tension control dial Controls the tension of the stitches. 0 Reverse sewing lever Push for operation. G Presser foot lever Raises and lowers the presser foot. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE... SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 1 A Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

... is intended to fit in use, it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to avoid electrical hazards. 2. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Connecting Plugs 1. Conecte el enchufe a la máquina, el cordón, se encuentra situado entre el pedal y el enchufe destinado...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... permite apagar y encender la máquina y la luz. (Ver fig. B.) Note (For U.S.A. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A 1 2 B Main Power and Sewing Light Switches This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off (toward the "I" mark) 2 Turn off . (See fig. When pressure on the foot...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES RECOMMENDED WIDTHS AND LENGTHS FOR STITCHES PATTERN C A STITCH NAME RECOMMENDED... - (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) TREE STITCH 3-5 Fixed - (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) LEGS STITCH 3-5 Fixed - (1/8-13/64) 2.5 (3/32) BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 11

Users Manual - English - Page 28

...to the left (fig. D). A.) 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide 3 Tension discs 4 Thread take -up the spool pin and place a spool of thread ...tension discs. 5. Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance wheel toward you (counterclockwise) to its highest position. 2. Pull up lever and around to back and pull out about 5 cm (2") of thread on it to "O". 1. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 30

... needle threader, be damaged. 3. Pull down the needle threader lever as much as possible, then rotate the lever toward the back of the machine (toward the back of the sewing machine. • Only use needles of the needle in front of sizes #90 to #100. Make sure that the hook passes through the...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

.... The upper thread should have caught the lower thread in a large loop. 4. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 Drawing Up Lower Thread 1. The upper thread should pass between the toes of the machine straight behind the presser foot. Levante el prensatelas y la aguja a sus posiciones más elevadas...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... thread tension must be adjusted according to be adjusted when you change fabric or thread type. B-1 Upper tension control dial Increase the tension by turning the screw with a small screwdriver in a clockwise direction. If the result is too tight. C-1 Bobbin Increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the dial to a lower number. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

...ño de hilo para los hilos superior (carrete) e inferior (canilla). 29 INDEX CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS VERY THIN LIGHTWEIGHT MEDIUM WEIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT SEWING FABRICS Fine tricot, Fine lace, Thin linen, Silk, Organza, Chiffon Voile, Taffeta, Synthetics, Silk, Batiste...

Users Manual - English - Page 42

... Lorsque la longueur du point zigzag est définie dans la plage " ", la machine effectue un point de bourdon (point zigzag très serré) qui peut servir ... the " " range, it produces a satin stitch (a close zigzag stitch). CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Zigzag Stitching Pattern (Zigzag Stitch) Stitch Length -4 Stitch Width...

Users Manual - English - Page 43

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A B C D Blindhem Stitching Pattern (Blindhem ...: The Stretch Blind Stitch is unfolded you will have a blind hem. (See fig. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Puntadas invisibles Ourlet invisible de lingerie Número de puntada (Puntada invisible) (Basta invisible...

Users Manual - English - Page 50

...selection dial to remove any slack, then trim off the excess. Open the button plate and insert the button. (See fig. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A B 1 2 - 3 C PUSH D 3 2 4 1 E PUSH Making a Buttonhole (1 Step Automatic Buttonhole) 4 Pattern Stitch Length Stitch Width Foot (1 Step Automatic -1.5 Buttonhole) Fixed...

Users Manual - English - Page 55

... fine, turn the screw with the enclosed screwdriver in the - If the left side is fed. 2. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES 1 2 4 3 10 432 - SS 10 7 6 8 Buttonhole Fine Adjustment If the stitching on the right side, stitch the buttonhole and observe the feeding. 4. SS 10 5 432 - direction...

Users Manual - English - Page 57

CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Button Sewing Pattern (Zigzag Stitch) Stitch Length Stitch Width Any Foot Button Sewing Foot 1. At a slow speed, sew approximately 10 stitches. 6. Remove the material from the machine. Attach the button sewing foot. 3. Place the darning plate on the needle plate. (When the machine is 1.5 mm (1/16...

Users Manual - English - Page 59

... the lower thread(s) to the Straight Stitch. 2. Loosen the tension of the upper thread (to select the center needle position. Sew a single row or multiple rows of the zipper toward the top on both sides. Sew from the bottom of straight stitches. 4. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES A 1 2 3 B Zipper...

Users Manual - English - Page 68

... IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is too tight. w Page 20 No w Upper thread tension is not correct. w Page 7 No w Inferior needle is incorrect. CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, review the section in the shuttle hook. w Page 7 No w The combination...

Users Manual - English - Page 75

... Fine Adjustment 47 Button Sewing 49 C Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Thread Combinations .. 29 Cleaning 59 Connecting Plugs 5 D Decorative Stitch 11, 41 Darning 53 Drawing Up Lower Thread 25 E Elastic Stitching 37 Elastic Overlock 39 Embroidering 55 F Feed Dog Cleaning 59 Lever 17 Finishing a Seam 32-33 Foot Controller Connecting 5 Operating 6 Free-Arm Sewing 9 G Gathering...