AEG 11210 User guide

11210

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Important Safety Instructions

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following: Read all instructions before using your household sewing mac hine.

DANGER-To reduce the risk of electric shock :

Your household sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug your
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Always unplug before changing lamp. Use a bulb 15 W max.

WARNING-to reduce: the risk of burns, fire, el e c tri c shoc k or injury to persons

- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children.

- Use this machine only for its intended use as described in thi s manual.

- Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

- If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

- Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing ma ch ine and foot controll e r free from the accum u l ation of lint, dust and cloth.

- Never drop or insert any object into the opening.

- Do not use outdoors.

- Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

- Do not put anything on the foot controller because the ma chine may accidentally start and the motor
or the foot controller may overheat.

- To disconnect turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

- Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, hold the plug, not the cord.

- Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing needle.

- Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can caus e the needle to break.

- Do not use bent needles.

- Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle.

- Switch the machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle,
changing needle or changing presser foot and the like.

- Always unplug the sewing machine from the electric outlet when making any user servicing mentioned
in the instruction manual.

- Use only identical replacement parts.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Warning

When wor ki n g close to the needle b e ve r y careful n ot to prick your finger s. When you u se the machi ne
for the first time, put a piece of cloth under the presser foot und run the machine without thread for some
minutes. Dry any oil spots which may appear.

Please use for your sewing machine the ZHEJIA NG FOUNDE R press er foot, type KD-2902.
Power rating: 220 - 240V ~ , 50Hz
Current rating: 1.0A
Protection Class : II

The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 78dB (A).

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CONTENTS

Name of parts...........................................................................................3-4

Accessories................................................................................................. 5

Before sewing (Power supply and sewing lamp).......................................... 6

Removing extension table ........................................................................... 7

Free-arm sewing..........................................................................................7

Winding the bobbin......................................................................................8

Removing bobbin case and bobbin..............................................................9

Inserting bobbin into bobbin case ................................................................9

Inserting bobbin c ase into shuttle race.......................................................10

Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading...................................... 11

Drawing up the bobbin thread....................................................................12

Changing sewing directions.......................................................................12

Levelling the machine................................................................................13

Adjusting thread tension ............................................................................14

Changing needle .......................................................................................15

Insert “darning pla te “..................................................................................15

Fabric-Thread-Needle-table.......................................................................16

Sewing (pattern selector) and operation t able............................................17

To start sewing..........................................................................................18

How to finish stitches.................................................................................19

Straight stitch.............................................................................................20

Zigzag sewing............................................................................................20

Automatic embroidery................................................................................20

Overcasting...............................................................................................21

Straight and zigzag s tretch stitches ...........................................................21

Blind stitch............................................................................................22-23

Button sewing............................................................................................24

Binding ......................................................................................................24

Zipper sewing ............................................................................................25

Buttonhole sewing.....................................................................................26

Hemming...................................................................................................27

Twin needle...............................................................................................28

Embroidery................................................................................................28

Quilter........................................................................................................29

Seam guide...............................................................................................29

Maintenance (Cleaning and oiling) ............................................................30

Checking performance problems-Tr oubleshooting ....................................31

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NAME OF PARTS (FRONT VIEW)

12

1

2

3

11

10

4

9

8

7

6

5

1. Thread tension dial

2. Pattern selector dial

3. Bobbin winder stopper

4. Stitch length dial

5. Reverse button

6. Thread guide and needle clamp

7. Extension table

8. Shuttle cover

9. Presser foot

10. Face cover

11. Take up lever

12. Upper thread guide

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REAR VIEW

7

6

5

1
2

3

4

1. Presser foot lever

2. Thumb screw

3. Needle plate

4. Spool pin (B)

5. Hand wheel

6. Spool pin (A)

7. Bobbin winder spindle

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ACCESSORIES

Bobbin
(Use only original
plastic bobbins. )

Felt

Zigzag foot

(on machine)

Buttonhole foot

Screw driver

Needle

Spool pin (A)

Darning plate

Spool pin (B)

Needle plate
screw driver

Zipper foot

Buttonhole cutt er

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BEFORE SEWING

Power supply / Power suppl y plug

Power supply

Plug receptacle
machine plug

1. Fit plug into the machine.

2. Insert plug into the main socket.

3. Sewing speed can be varied by the foot
control.

Use only ZHEJIANG FOUNDER model
KD-2902 foot contr oller with sewing
machine.

Speed Controller

.CAUTION: Please always unplug the power plug before you change the bulb or

perform maintenance work to the machine so t hat you prevent deadly
peril and electr ic shock.

Sew lamp

Bulb replacement:

1. Open face cover in direction of arrow.

2. Remove bulb by unscrewing it
counter-clockwise.

3. Install a new bulb b y screwing it in
clockwise.

4. Use a 15 watt bulb. (m ax)

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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE

FREE-ARM SEWING

Hold the left end of the table and pull it
out in direction of the arrow.

1. This sewing machi ne can be used as
a flat bed machine but eas ily converts
to a free arm machine by removing
the extension tabl e.

2. Especially us eful for sewing sleeves,
pant legs, tubular fabrics etc. more
easily.

3. To sew tubular items just slip the
sleeve or leg of pants on the free arm
as shown on the illustration.

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WINDING THE BOBBIN

Winder spindle

5 cm thread

Correct

1. Release by p ushing clutch button to

2. Push bobbin winder from left to right,

3. Push bobbin winder from right to left and

bobbin and lock by pushing it to needle.
then it starts winding.
move clutch button t o needle sign, then it

starts sewing.

Clutch button

Push bobbin winder spi ndle in directi on of
the arrow. When bobbin winding is
completed, return spindle to its original
position.

When bobbin winding is incorrect, r elease
the screw of the upper t hread guide and
adjust up or down unti l bobbin the
winding is balanced.

Screw

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REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN

Hinged latch

1. Raise the needle t o its highest
position and open shuttle race cover.

3. Release the latch and the bobbin will fall out
easily.

INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE

5 cm

2. Open the hinged lat ch of the bobbin
case and pull the bobbin case out of
the machine.

Slot

1. Pull 5 cm of thread from bobbi n and
insert it into bobbin case as shown.

2. Guide the end of thread into the slot.

10 cm

Tension spring

3. Pull the thread through the slot and under t he
tension spring and dr aw out about 10 cm of
thread.

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