OWNER´S MANUAL 100 s
This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the Sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the Sewing machine needle. • Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
Congratulations As the owner of a new sewing machine, you are about to begin an exciting adventure in creativity. From the moment you first use your machine, you will know you are sewing on one of the easiest to use sewing machines ever made. May we recommend that, before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover the many advantages and the ease of operation by going through this instruction, step by step, seated at your machine.
List of contents Principal parts of the machine ............................................................................ 2/3 3-step zigzag stitch ............................................................................................. 25 Accessories ........................................................................................................ 4 Straight stretch stitch and Stretch triple zigzag stitch ........................................ 26 Extension table .........................
Principal parts of the machine 1. Tension dial 2. Bobbin thread guide 3. Thread take-up 4. Reverse lever 5. Thread cutting 6. Presser foot 7. Needle plate 8. Accessory tray 9. Bobbin winder 10. Stitch width dial 11. Stitch length dial 12. Stitch selection dial 13.
Principal parts of the machine 14. Spool pin 15. Bobbin winder stop 16. Hole for second spool pin 17. Handwheel 18. Main switch 19. Main plug socket 20. Presser foot pressure 21. Upper thread guide 22. Handle 23.
Accessories a. Standard foot b. Zipper foot c. Buttonhole foot d. Quilting foot e. Second spool pin f. Seam ripper/ brush g. Seam guide h. Needles i. Spool caps j. Bobbins k. Off-set screwdriver l. Feed dog cover m. Free-motion/darning foot n. Hard cover o.
Extension table Before sewing, please follow the arrow (1) of the drawing, and pull down the extension table. Extension table can help your fabric flow easier during sewing. When the sewing machine is not being used, store the machine with the extension table folded up. If you don't need extension table, you can also easily take it off. First, move the extension table slightly to the left, as the arrow (2), to unhook the left side and then move it to the right unhooking the right side (3).
Accessory tray Keep the snap-in accessory tray horizontal, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) Remove the accessory tray to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. The inside of the snap-in accessory tray can be utilized to store your accessories. To open, lift up at the point of the arrow.
Connecting machine to power source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) The appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. Foot control Foot control regulates the sewing speed. (2) Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to how to connect machine to power source. Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
Changing the light bulb Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the plug from the main socket! Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V) or 15 watts (220-240V). - - Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1) Remove the cover (B). Turn the bulb half a rotation counter clock-wise (C) (2) and remove the bulb. Push the new bulb upward into the holder as far as it will go and turn it half a rotation in a clock-wise direction until it held firmly. Replace the cover and tighten screw.
Presser foot lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. (A) When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised higher for easy positioning of the work. (B) Adjusting presser foot pressure Standard presser foot pressure is set at "2". The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and there is no need for change unless sewing particular type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
Attaching the presser foot holder/presser foot/seam guide Raise the presser bar (a). (1) Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated. Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). (2) Raise the lever (e). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will engage automatically. Removing the presser foot Raise the presser foot. (3) Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages.
Winding the bobbin - - Place thread and spool cap onto spool pin (1). For smaller spools of thread place spool cap with small side next to spool (2). Snap thread into thread guide (3). Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs (4). Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (5). Push bobbin to right (6). Hold thread end (7). Step on foot control (8). Cut thread (9). Press bobbin to left (10) and remove.
Inserting the bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be in the highest position. 1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running counterclockwise direction (arrow). 2. Pull the thread through the slit (A). 3. Draw the thread clockwise until it slips into the notch (B). 4. Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread and attach the bobbin cover plate. (C) Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin.
Inserting and changing needle Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. (1) B. The flat side of the needle should be towards the back. C-D. Insert the needle as far up as it will go. Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O"). Needles must be in perfect condition. (2) Problems can occur with: A. Bent needles B.
Threading the upper thread This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly. - Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also raise the presser foot to open the tension discs. (2) Note: For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the power before threading. - - - Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder with the thread coming off the spool as shown. For small thread spools, place small side of spool cap next to spool.
Thread tension Upper 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. A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to higher number. C. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to lower number. D. Normal thread tension for zigzag and decorative sewing.
Raising the bobbin thread Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1) towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole (2). Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot.
Reverse sewing Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and where reinforcement is needed. At the end of seam, press down the reverse sewing lever and touch the foot control lightly. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release lever and the machine will sew forwards again (A/1). Changing sewing directions 1. Stop the machine at the point where you wish to change directions with the needle still in the fabric. 2.
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics: thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester. 11-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics: cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.
How to choose your stitch Reverse lever To select a stitch, simply turn the stitch selection dial. The stitch selection dial may be turned in either direction. The following page shows the recommended range of stitch lengths and widths. Stitch width dial Stitch length dial Adjust the stitch length with the stitch length dial. You may choose stitch width by turning the stitch width dial. Adjust the stitch length and stitch width according to the fabric being used.
Straight stitching Turn the stitch selection dial so that the stitch display shows the straight stitch position. Stitch width dial Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the longer the stitch should be.
Zigzag stitching Stitch width dial Turn the stitch selector dial to "A". Function of stitch width dial The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is "6"; however, the width can be reduced on any pattern. The width increases as you move zigzag dial from "0" - "6". For twin needle sewing, never set the width wider than "3". (1) Function of stitch length dial while zigzagging The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches "0".
Overcasting stitches Seams, overcasting, visible hems. Turn stitch width dial to "6". Stretch overlock: (1) Turn stitch length dial to "S1". The stitch width can be adjusted to suit the fabric. For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing. Standard overlock: (2) Turn stitch length dial to "S2". The stitch width can be adjusted to suit the fabric. For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing. All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible seams in one operation.
Buttonholes Prepare 1. Take off the standard foot and attach the buttonhole foot. 2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3 cm (1/8”) for bar tacks; mark buttonhole size on fabric. 3. Place fabric under the foot, so that marking of the buttonhole foot aligns with marking of fabric. Lower the foot, so that the center line of the fabric buttonhole come to the center of the foot hole. Adjust the stitch length dial in the " " to set stitch density. Set stitch width control between "4" - "6".
Zippers and piping Set the pattern selector dial to " ". Turn stitch width dial to "0". Set stitch length control between "1" - "4". Change to zipper foot (1). The zipper foot can be attached right (2) or left (3) depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew. To sew past the zipper pull, lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser foot and push the zipper pull behind the presser foot. Lower the foot and continue to sew.
3-step zigzag stitch Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. Set the machine as illustrated. Set stitch width control between "4" - "6". Set stitch length control between "1" - "2". Place the patch in position. The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches. (1) When mending tears, it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce. The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length. First sew over the center and then overlap on both sides.
Straight stretch stitch and Stretch triple zigzag stitch Straight stretch stitch Set the stitch pattern dial to "A". Used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams. Set the stitch length dial to "S1". Set the stitch width dial to "0". Stretch triple zigzag stitch Set the stitch pattern dial to "A". Used primarily as a decorative stitch. Set the stitch length dial to "S1". Adjust the stitch width dial to between "4" and "6".
Free-motion darning Install the feed dog cover. (1) Set the stitch length dial to "0". Set the stitch width dial to "0". Remove the presser foot clamp. (2) Attach the free-motion/darning foot to the presser foot holder. The lever (A) should be behind the needle clamp screw (B). Press the free-motion foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (C). (3) For darning, first sew around the edge of the hole (to secure the threads). (4) First row: Always work from left to right.
Darning - Set the machine as illustrated. - Turn stitch width dial to "0". - Turn stitch length dial to the desired length. - Position the fabric to be darned under the presser foot together with the under laying fabric to be used. - Lower the presser foot and alternately sew forward or reverse using the lever. - Repeat this motion until the area to be darned is filled with rows of stitching. For reverse sewing instructions, see page 17.
Free-motion monogramming and embroidering - Set the machine as illustrated. Turn stitch width dial to "0". Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. Attach the feed dog cover. (1) Lower presser foot lever before starting to sew. Adjust the stitch width according to the size of lettering or design. Preparation for Monogramming and Embroidering* - Draw the desired lettering or design on the right side of the fabric. - Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoop as firmly as possible.
Quilting Set stitch selector as illustrated. Turn stitch width dial to "0". Turn stitch length dial to the desired length. Insert the quilting guide in presser foot holder and set the space as you desired. Use the quilting foot. Move the fabric over and sew successive rows with the guide riding along on the previous row of stitching.
Twin needle (Optional) - Turn stitch width dial to "0". - Turn stitch length dial to the desired stitch length. - Turn stitch selector to straight stitch, center needle position. - For twin needle sewing, insert the extra spool pin (included with the accessories) into the hole on top of the machine. - Make sure that the two threads used to thread the twin needle are of the same weight. You can use one or two colors. - Insert the twin needle in the same way as single needle.
Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance or changing the sewing light bulb. Cleaning If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary. A.Bobbin holder 1. Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. 2. Clean the bobbin holder with a brush. B.Hook race and feed dog 1. Remove the needle, presser foot and holder.
Troubleshooting guide Problem Cause Correction Upper thread breaks 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 2.The thread tension is too tight. 3.The thread is too thick for the needle. 4.The needle is not inserted correctly. 5.The thread is wound around the spool holder pin. 6.The needle is damaged. 1.Rethread the machine. 2.Reduce the thread tension. (lower number) 3.Select a larger needle. 4.Remove and reinsert the needle. (flat side towards the back) 5.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
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