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___________________ ________ POLARiZED PLUGS CAUTION This pro uct is equipped with a polayized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try re’ersing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUcTIONS When using an electrical aoptiance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followirg: Read all instructions before using (this sewing machine) DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never he left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appilance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping, Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts.
CONTENTS I & 2 Names of Parts 3 Accessories 4 Before sewing (Power supply and Sewing Lamp) 5 Take out extension table, free arm sewing 6 Winding the bobbin 7 Removing bobbin case and bobbin 7 case bobbin into bobbin Inserting 8 Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race threachng needle 9 & Twin Threading upper thread TO Drawing up bobbin thread 10 Changing sewing directions ii Levelling machine 12 Adjusting thread tension 13 Regulating the presser foot pressure 13 Drop feed 14 Changing needle 15 Fabric, Threa
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(REAR VIEW) Upper thread guide Stop clamp motion • Face cover Hand wheel Thumb screw plate —2—
ACcESSORIES Bobbin Screw driver Spoo’ — fr* Zpzag tcc* (On machine) Machine o Buttonhole cutter oot Button sew on foot #11 #14
BEFORE SEWING 1. Fit plug into the machine. 2. Plug the machine to The power supply. 3. Sewing speed can be vaned by the toot control. Use only VGK model ELI 68A foot controller with sewing machine. Sewing lamp REMOVE OR INSTALL BULB 1. Open face cover in direction of arrow. 2. Remove bulb by unscrew ing it counter-clockwise. 3. Install a new bulb by screwing it in clockwise. 4. Use a screw type bulb with 1 20V /1 5W(Max).
REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE I .Hold the left end o table and pull out in direction or arrow. FREE-ARM SEWING 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. Especially useful for sewing sleeves, pant legs, tubular fabrics etc., more easily. 3. To sew tubular just sLip the sleeve or leg of pants on to the free arm as shown at side.
WINDING THE BOBBIN 1 ,Release stop motion knob. 2.Thread as shown. 3. When the bobbin is full, the stop motion knob must be tightened. 5cm thread Push bobbin winder spindle in ciLtectiot’ ct aow. Winder When bobbin winding is com pleted return spindle to original position. 1 When bobbin winding is in correct, release the screw of upper thread guide and ad just up or down until bobbin winding is balanced.
REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN Hinged latch LZ 1.Ralse needle to Its highest position and open the shuttle race cover. 2.Open hinged latch of bobbin case and pull bobbin case out of machine. 3,Reiease the latch and bob bin will fall out easily. INSERTiNG BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE SLOT I .Pull off 5cm of thread from bobbin and insert it into bobbin case as shown. 2.Guide the end of thread into slot. Tension spring 3.Pull into slot and under tension spring and draw out about 10cm of thread.
iNSERTiNG BOBBIN CASE INTO SHUTTLE RACE Hinged latch 1 .Raise needle to its highest position, pulling thread to the front, open the latch of bobbin case and hold it.
THREADING UPPER THREAD Twin need’e threading —9—
____________________ DRAWING UP BOBBIN THREAD L Hold upper thread with left hand, turn the hand wheel slowly towards you untft 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 t)read and the lower thread will be brought up in a loop. 2. Pun out both threads and place them together under presser foot to the rear of machine. 1 3. Place fabric under presser foot from the front, lower presser foot. 4.
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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION It is only normally necessary to adjust the upper thread tension to achieve the correct balance between the upper and lower threads. The higher the number on the dial the greater the tension.
REGULATING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE - - 1. Ph down lever for desired pressure, for light fabrics set lever at 1, set at 2 for medium fabrics and 3 for heavy fabrics. 2. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric. 3. When darning or sewing freehand embroidery release the pressure by setting the lever on 0. DROP FEED A B. Push feed lever down to drop feed below needle plate for darning, embroidery, and button sewing.
CHANGING NEEDLE 1. Raise needle bar to its highest position, 2.Loosen needle clamp screw and remove old needle. will go. 3. With the flat side of the needle facing away from you insert needle as far up as it 4.Tighten the needle clamp screw securely.
FABRIC ThREAD NEEDLE TABLE Please note that the following list is a guide when sewing different fabrics. Length of stitches \ \ \ \ Fabric Thread Needle Pressure of Presser foot Pressu!o regulation \4>s ST. ZZ. lndaca lion of tension Stitch length dial ‘ FD Nylon 80 Cotton Tricot 0 S.Fibre Silk 50 silk Light ç_\\ Wool silk Medium Gingham 9 50S.Fibre 60-80 Cotton 1 1-3 1-4 2 0.5-3 0.5-4 0,5-3 0.5-4 11 11-14 j Thin Jerse 60 S.
TO START SEWING ints 1. Raise the take-up lever to rts highest position betore slartrng tid 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 lowenng presser foot 4.Depress foot and start to sew. 5. Test the machine stitches on a scrap of fabric you plan to use. adjusting the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric. Attention 1.
TO FINISH SEAM 1 .Sew to the edge of seam. 2.Push the reverse button and sew in reverse for about 34 cms. 3.Raise need’e to its highest position. 4.Litt presser foot and puW out the fabric 10 rear of machine. 5Cut threads as shown on the thread cutter.
STRAiGHT STiTCH 1 This type of stitching is the one used most frequently. 2.The zig-zag presser foot can be used for both straight and zigzag sewing. 3.For sewing light fabric, use smaller stitch size. (Refer to page 15 for dial setting). ZIGZAG SEWING zigzag width position Satin stitching can be used for sewing initials, patterns, applique, etc.
BUTTON SEWING 1 .Lower drop teed. 2. Place button attaching presser toot in position. 3. Place button between presser loot and fabric and lower presser foot. 4.Manua(Iy turn hand wheel towards you ensuring that the needle enters into both holes of button without obstruction. (Increase or decrease width setting). 5.Sew about 7 stitches. 6.PuU both threads to the underside and tie together.
ZIPPER SEWING Select straight stitch. 1. ZIpper foot is designed to sew close to a raised edge preventing sewing on zipper 2. Place zipper toot In position and attach firmly 3. Fold the fabric about 2 cm and place fabric under foot [ 1. To sew the left side of zipper set the zipper foot on the right side of the needle. 2. To sew the right side of zipper set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle. J sew as illustrated.
HEMMING Note Hemmer foot can be purchased separately. 1. Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the foot 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 by pulling the threads. 3. Lower the foot and sew the hem. 4. Durning sewing, fold the fabric to the left a little and allow it to run into the hemmer foot. 5.
TWIN NEEDLE Note: Twin needle can be purchased separately. \ the Remove regular needle and insert twin needle. Thread both threads through the above guide thread last before threads Separate sewing. same path as for normal needle. Insert one thread into the right needle of twin needle. lnsert other thread into the left needle of twin needle. this Will CAIJTION:Do not set stitch width wider than number 2 setting. Exceeding cause breaking of needle.
QUILTER Note: Quilt guide can be purchased separately. 1 Slide arm through hole on top of presser foot holder. 2.Move guide to reguired stitch distance. SEAM GUIDE Note: Seam guide can be purchased separately. 1. Use seam guide when sewing a tong seam of regular distance from edge of material. 2. Set guide in hole on bed, at right of needle plate, and adjust distance. 3. Run machine with edge of material touching guide. Position cloth guide at an angle to sew a curved seam.
BUtTONHOLE SEWING To prepare: 1 2. 3. 4. Mark the location of buttonhole on your garment Attach the all purpose foot. Set the stitch length dial haitwaybetween O” and i’. See illustrations for proper width settings. To sew the buttonhole: — j çJ . Set the width dial to sew the right side of the buttonhole.. Stop with the needle down in the right side of the zigzag stitch. (A) ‘- A 2, • f j,’\ I ( \ I - a Ø Raise the degrees. lower the stitch will ‘artack.
MAINTENANCE (CLEANING AND OILING) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6, Raise needle to its highest position. Take out bobbin case. Turn latch knob A as illustrated. Take off shuttle race cover. Take out shuttle hook. Clean and oil shuttle race and hook, then replace in the reverse order. C Cleaning shuttle race (A) Latch knob (B) Shuttle race cover (C) Shuttle hook Open face cover and oil points indicated.
Pucker ing Machine Jamming Knocking Noise Breaking Bobbin Thread Breaking Upper Thread Breaking Needle Fabric not moving PROBLEM - — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Tension too tight Sewing foot pressure too strong. Incorrect using fabric, needle and thread No oil Dust and thread in shuttle Tight bobbin thread tension Incorrect setting of needle Improper threading. Dust and thread in shuttle. PROBABLE CAUSE Feed dog down.
