Instruction Manual Empisal Electronic Sewing EES10
Important safety instructions When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER -To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. WARNING -To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1.
Important safety instructions 19. Contact your local government authority for information regarding the collection systems available. 20. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being. 21. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge. 22.
Contents PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ..........................................................................................................1 ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................................2 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE ......................................................................3 Connecting the machine ..............................................................
Principal parts of the machine Tension dial Bobbin winder spindle Reverse/ Auto-stop button Digital display screen Thread cutter Stitch width adjustment buttons Buttonhole lever Stitch length adjustment buttons Auto needle threader Bobbin cover plate Mode selection button Sewing table and accessory box Bobbin winder stopper Horizontal spool pin Hole for second spool pin Bobbin thread guide Upper thread guide Handle Hand wheel Presser foot lifter Main power switch Power cord Drop feed lever
Accessories 1 2 3 Standard 1. All purpose foot (T) 2. Zipper foot (I) T I 006186008 3. Buttonhole foot (D) D 006905008 006H1A0004 4. Blind hem foot (F) 5. Satin stitch foot (A) 4 6 5 7 6. Bobbin (3x) 7. Spool holder (Large) 8. Spool holder (Small) A F 006904008 006172008 9 8 006084009 10 R12373209 9. Spool pin felt 10. Second spool pin 11 11. L-screwdriver for needle plate 12. Brush/ Seam ripper TA10943209 006015009 R60033209 006093009 13. Needle (3x) 14.
Connecting the machine to the power source Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on ("O"), when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts. ON OFF Connecting t h e machine Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming to your electrical power. Place the machine on a stable table. 1.
Starting sewing Foot control With the sewing machine turned OFF, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine. Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing. Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine. Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to how to connect the machine to the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
Changing the presser foot Attention: Turn power switch to OFF ("O") when carrying out any of the below operations! a Attaching the presser foot holder Raise the presser foot bar (a). Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated. a e b d Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). Press the black lever (e). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will engage automatically.
Replacing the needle B Attention: Turn power switch to OFF ("O") when carrying out any of the above operations! A Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and tear causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. T h e f l a t side of the shaft should be towards the back. B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go. Needles must be in perfect condition.
Winding the bobbin Bobbin winding 1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder. 2. Snap the thread into the thread guide. 3. Wind the thread contrary clockwise around the bobbin winder tension discs. 4. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on the spindle. 5. Push the bobbin to the right. 6.
Inserting the bobbin Attention: Turn power switch to OFF ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow). Pull the thread through the slit (A). A With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin. Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B).
Threading the upper thread 6 5 7 8 Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. 1. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread comes from the front of the spool, then place the spool cap at the end of the spool pin. 2.
Using the needle threader Attention: Turn p o w e r s w i t c h to t h e O F F position ("O"). Raise t h e n e e d l e t o i t s highest position and lower the presser foot. Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right. The needle threader automatically turns to the threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye. Take the thread in front of the needle. Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly.
Thread tension - Basic thread tension setting: "4" - To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.
Raising up the lower thread 1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the hand wheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop. 3. Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot. Cutting the thread Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left side of the face cover and cut using the thread cutter.
Two-step presser foot lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work To raise or drop the feed dogs Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower the feed dog, for example during button sewing. If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the " " (a) in order to raise the feed dogs.
Buttons of machine 1 4 Reverse/ Auto-stop button (1) When the patterns 01-06 are selected, the machine will sew reverse stitch at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed. The machine will sew forward after the button is released. When the patterns 07-16, 21-40 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the reverse button is pressed, then automatically stop. Mode selection button (2) The LED light will be set at pattern mode " " when the machine is turned on.
Buttons of machine Stitch length adjustment button (3) 25 When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length. If the pre-set stitch length need adjusting once the pattern is selected, push mode button " " to move to the stitch length position. To shorten the stitch length, press the " " button. For a longer stitch length, press the " " button. The stitch length can be adjusted between "0.0-4.5". Certain stitches have a limited length.
Pattern chart Stitch Pattern Utility stitches Buttonhole stitches Satin stitches Cross stitches Quilt stitches Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual 01 3.5 0.0�7.0 2.5 0.0�4.5 T 02 0.0 0.0�7.0 2.5 0.0�4.5 T 03 3.5 0.0�7.0 2.5 1.0�3.0 T 04 3.5 1.0�6.0 2.5 1.0�3.0 T 05 3.5 0.0�7.0 2.5 1.5�3.0 T 06 5.0 0.0�7.0 2.0 0.3�4.5 T 07 5.0 2.0�7.0 1.0 0.3�4.5 T 08 5.0 2.5�7.0 2.5 1.0�3.0 T 09 5.0 3.5�7.0 2.5 1.0�3.0 T 10 5.0 2.
Useful skills 3 2 1 5 4 Sewing corners 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/ down button once. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. 5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Reverse Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam. Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches.
Useful skills Sewing on the heavy fabric The black button on the right side of the presser foot will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of a seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over seams when hemming jeans. When you reach the point of an increased thickness, lower the needle and raise the presser foot.
Straight stitches and needle position 01 02 03 04 05 T Changing the needle position These setting apply only to patterns 01-05. The pre-set position is "3.5", center position. When you press the "–" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the left. When you press the "+" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the right. Changing the stitch length To shorten the stitch length, press the "–" stitch length adjustment button.
Stretch stitch 03 04 08 08 T A Straight stretch stitch It assures you of a stitch that is strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Good for easy-to-ravel fabrics and knitted fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch. Straight stitch 03 Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams.
Overcasting stitches 5.0~7.0 2.0~3.0 Zig-zag stitch Zig-zag is primarily used for a decorative topstitch. It is ideal for edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves and hems. When manually adjusted to a very narrow width it also can be used for seaming in areas of great stress. Over edge stitch This is the same type stitch used by the g a r m e n t industry in making sport swear - it forms and finishes the seam in one operation. It is very effective for use in repairing raw or worn edges of garments. 2.5~4.
Blind hem/ Lingerie stitch 11 11: Blind hem/lingerie for firm fabrics 12: Blind hem for stretch fabrics 12 2.5~4.0 F 1.0~2.0 5mm 5mm Please Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. Reverse side Overcasting stitches Reverse side a Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the hand wheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric.
[Type text] Button sewing 20 2.5~4.5 Move the drop feed control to " the feed dogs. a " to lower Position the work under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot. b b a Select zig zag pattern. Adjust the stitch width to "2.5-4.5" according to the distance between the two holes of the button. 2.5~4.5 Turn the hand wheel to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button.
Buttonhole stitching 17: For thin or medium fabric D 2.5~7.0 18: For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts made from thin or medium fabric 0.3~1.0 19: For suits or overcoats 2.5~5.5 0.3~1.0 5.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the same type of fabric. Mark the positions of the buttonhole on the fabric. The maximum buttonhole length is 3cm (1 3/16 inch). (Total of diameter + thickness of button.
Buttonhole stitching Pull the buttonhole lever all the way down and position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. While lightly holding the end of upper thread and start sewing. Please Note: Gently feed the fabric by hand. Before stopping, the machine will automatically sew a reinforcement stitch after the buttonhole is sewn. * Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown.
Buttonhole stitching Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. Raise the presser foot and cut thread. When raise the presser foot, the needle will return to original position in order to sew over same buttonhole. After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the buttonhole lever until it stops. Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any stitches on either side. Use a pin as a stopper at the bar tack so you do not cut too much.
Zipper insertion 3.5 Attention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing width center needle position straight stitch only. It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns. 1.5~3.0 Inserting a centered zipper - Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 5mm - Press open the seam allowance. Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line. Baste the zipper tape. - Attach the zipper foot.
Zipper insertion Inserting a side zipper - Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 5mm - Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3mm (1/8 inch) fold. - Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper. - Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to top.
Satin stitch sewing 3.5~7.0 0.5~1.0 Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a full indentation on the underside to allowed easy sewing over the thickness of the stitches form by closely spaced zig zag stitches, and even feeding of the fabric. To tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern, you may adjust the length and width of the pattern by pressing the stitch length and width adjustment buttons.
Smocking 15 16 A Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the other end. Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams. Pull out the gathering stitches.
Fagoting - Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. Thin paper Basting - Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing. - After sewing, remove the paper. Patchwork stitching - Place the two pieces of fabric with the right side together and sew with the straight stitch. - Open the seam allowances and presses it flat.
Twin needle * The twin needle is optional. It is not include with the accessories. 2.0~5.0 Insert the twin needle. Attention: When using twin needles, use the all purpose foot (T) regardless of what kind of sewing foot will be carried out. Use only twin needle assemblies with max. 2mm needle distance. Follow the instructions for single-needle threading using the horizontal spool pin. Thread through the left needle.
Warning functions Warning beeping sound - When operating correctly: 1 beep - When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps - When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 1 long beep It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move. Please look through the "Trouble shooting guide" on page 35/36 to find the solution. After the problem has been s o l v e d , t h e machine will continue to sew.
Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. Cleaning the sewing machine surface If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a dry cloth. Attention: This machine is equipped with a 100 m W LED lamp.
Trouble shooting guide Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer. Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Cause Correction Reference 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. 1. Rethread the machine. Page 9 2. The thread tension is too tight. 2. Reduce the thread tension (lower number). Page 11 3.
Trouble shooting guide Problem Seam puckering Patterns are distorted The machine jams Cause 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. 1. Loosen the thread tension. Page 11 Page 9 3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. being sewn. Page 6 4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric. 4. Make stitch dense. Page 15 1. The correct presser foot is not used. 1. Select the correct foot. Page 16 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 2.
STORING AND SERVICING OF MACHINE STORING THE MACHINE Store the machine in its box or in a clean dry place Never wrap the power cord around the machine SERVICING THE MACHINE If the unit is not operating correctly, please check the following You have followed the instructions correctly. The wall sockets are switched ON. The main power supply is ON. The plug is firmly in the mains socket. If the machine still does not work after checking the above: Consult the retailer for possible repair or replacement.
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not dispose of electrical appliances as 1msorted m1micipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for infOrmation regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the grmmdwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
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