INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SEWING MACHINE 0] Hobby Model 351427004 0012.
IMF’UHIANT 5AFTY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using (this sewing machine) DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping, Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts.
(REAR VIEW) NAME OF PARTS (FRONT VIEW) Sub-spool pin pin Zigzag width dal Top cover Bobbin winder spindle Upper thread guide Bobbin winder resure Regulator Take up lever Needle position knor Reverse button d al Thread tension dial Stop Motion knob Hand wheel Face cover Presser toot Thumb screw Shuttle Needle plate read guide for upper threading Extension table Needle clamp screw Presser foot lever —1—- —2--
BEFORE SEWING ACCESSORIES 1 Fit plug into the machine. 2. Plug the machine to the po supply. y 3. Sewing speed can be varied the foot control. Bobbin Felt Zigzag foot Button hole foot (On machine) Button foot Machine Oil Zipper foot Sewing lamp REMOVE OR1NSTALL 8U1 1. Open face cover in direction arrow. 2. Remove bulb by unscre ing it counter-clockwise. Button hole cutter Screw driver I Needle #11 —3— #14 3. Install a now bulb by screwinl ri clockwise. 4.
WINDING ThE BOBBIN REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE 1 Release stop motion kric 1 Hold the left end of table and pull out in diecfion or arrow. 2.Thread as shown. 3.When bobbIn is filk tighten stop motion kno 5cm thread Push bobbin winder spindle in direction of arrow. :REE.Ai SEWING When bobbin winding is com pleted return spindle to original position. 1. This sewing machine can be used as a fiat bed machine but easily converts to free arm machine by removing the extension table. 2.
REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN INSERTING BOBBIN CASE INTO SHUTTL.E RACE Hinged 1 .Raise needle to its highest position and open the shuttle race cover. z insert 2.Open hinged latch of bobbIn case and pull bobbin case out of machine. 3.Release the latch and bob bin will fall out easily. 1.Raise needle to its highest position, pulling thread to the front, open the latch of bobbin case and hold it. INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE I .
DRAWING UP BOBBIN THREAD THREADING UPPER THREAD 1. Hold upper thread with left hand, turn the hand wheel slcwly towards you until the needle qoes down and comes up. Then stop the hand wheel when the takeup lever is at its highest position. Lightly draw up the upper tbread and the lower thread will be brought up in a loop. 2. Pull out both threads and place them together under presser foot to the rear of machine. 3. Place fabric under presser foot from the front, lower presser foot. 4.
ADJUSTiNG THREAD TENSION CONTROL DIAL Coaect Weak Strong Upper thread Fabric Upper thread tension may be adjusted by turning the thread tension dial. Bobbin tbread Incorrect Inside of fabric Upper thread 1 2. 3. 4. LOWER THREAD TENSION Lower thread tension can be adjusted by turning screw on bobbin case slight ly to the right (clock-wise) to increase tension. Turn the screw (counter-clockwise) to the left to decrease ten sion.
REGULATING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE CHANGING NEEDLE 1. Push down inner pin (A) to increase pressure. (Light to medium fabrics) 2. Push down outer ring to release pressure. (Heavy fabrics) 3. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric. 4. No pressure adjustment is required when darn ing or sewing embroidery. DROP FEED 1. Raise needle bar to its highest position. 2.Loosen needle clamp screw and remove old needle. A 3.
TO START SEWING FABRIC THREAD NEEDLE TABLE Please note that the following list is a guide when sewing different fabrics. Important Hints 1. Raise the takeup lever to its highest position before starting and after stopping sewing. 2. Hold both threads about 10 cms to the rear of machine for the first two or three stitches. 3. Sufficient fabric should be placed under needle before lowering presser foot. 4. Depress foot/Speed control and start to sew. 5.
STRAIGHT STITCH TO FINISH SEAM 1 This type of stitching is the one used most frequently. 2.The zig-zag presser foot can be used for both straight and zig-zag sewing. 3.For sewing light fabric, use smaller stitch size. (Refer to page 15 for dial setting). 1 .Sew to the edge of seam. ZIGZAG SEWING 2.Push the reverse button and sew in reverse ‘for about 3-4 cms. zigzag width position 3.Raise needle to its highest position. 4.Lift presser foot and pulloul the fabric to rear of machine.
BLflTON SEWING ZIPPER SEWING Select straight stitch. 1. ZIpper foot is designed to sow close to a raised edge preventing sowing on zipper 2. Place zipper foot In position and attach firmly 3. Fold the fabric about 2 cm and place fabric under foot 1 .Lower drop feed. 2. Place button attaching presser foot in position. 3.Place button between presser foot and fabric and lower presser foot. 4.Manually turn hand wheel towards you ensuring that the needle enters into both holes of button wfthout obstruction.
HEMMING Note: Hemmer foot can be purchased separately. TWIN NEEDLE Note: Twin needle can be purchased separately 4 1. Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the toot with the hemmer foot. 2. Fold over the fabric edge by about 3mm and place it under the foot. Secure the Take out the workpiece and draw the hem folded edge with a few stitches. into the hemmer foot t. pulling the threads. J Remove regular needle and insert twin needle.
QUILTER BUTTONHOLE SEWING Note: Quilt guide can be purchased separately. 1.MARK WITH A PENCIL OR CHALK THE EXACT LENGTH OF THE BUTTONHOLE ON THE FABRIC. 2. REMOVE THE REGULAR PRESSER FOOT AND ATTACH THE BUTTONHOLE FOOT & PUT THE FAE UNDER ThE BUTTONHOLE FOOT. 3. SET THE STITCH LENGTh KNOB ON ‘0’, ZIGZAG WIDTH KNOB ON ‘5’ AND NEEDLE POSITION KNOt CENTER POSIflON, THEN SEW 3-5 STITCHES AS FIGURE (1). 4. SET STITCH LENGTH ABOUT 0.
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