AEG 63Z User Manual

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AEG 63Z

SEWING MACHINE NÄHMASCHINE

Manual for Model 63Z

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 -

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 -

or injury to persons:

1. Read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

2. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine and hand it over if you give the machine to a third party.

3. Use the machine only in dry locations.

4. Never leave the machine unattended with children or elderly people due to the fact that they may not be able to estimate the risk.

5. This appliance can be used by children aged from 14 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand therefore the hazards involved.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,

6. Children shall not play with the appliance.

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7. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

8. Always switch o the machine if you carry out preparation for work (change the needle, feed the yarn through the machine, change the foot, etc.).

9. Always unplug the machine if you carry out maintenance (oiling, cleaning).

10. Always unplug the machine if you leave it unattended.

11. Don't use the machine in a humid environment.

12. Do not remove the plug by tugging the power cable: always use the plug itself.

13. If the LED lamp is damaged or broken it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid hazards.

14. Never place anything on the pedal.

15. Never use the machine if the air vents are blocked. Keep the air vents of the machine and the foot controller free from dust, fusel and leftovers.

16. The machine must only be used with foot controller type C-8000.

17. The power cord of the foot controller can not be replaced. If the power cord is damaged the foot controller must be disposed.

18. The sound pressure level at normal operation is less than 75dB(A).

19. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.

20. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.

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21. 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.

22. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for free of charge disposal.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

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Contents

Principal parts of the machine ......................................................................................................... 6

Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................7

Connecting the machine .................................................................................................................... 8

Sewing table .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Free-arm ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Winding the bobbin ...................................................................................................................... 10-12

Inserting the bobbin...........................................................................................................................13

Threading the upper thread ...................................................................................................... 14-16

Using the needle threader ..............................................................................................................17

Replacing the needle ..........................................................................................................................18

Matching needle/ fabric/ thread ....................................................................................................19

Two-step presser foot lifter ............................................................................................................ 20

Changing the presser foot ...............................................................................................................21

To raise or drop the feed dog ......................................................................................................... 22

Thread tension ..............................................................................................................................23-24

Stitch chart ........................................................................................................................................... 25

Operation buttons ........................................................................................................................26-31

Useful skills .................................................................................................................................... 32-34

Sewing corners ....................................................................................................................................................................................32

Sewing curves.......................................................................................................................................................................................32

Cutting the thread ............................................................................................................................................................................33

Sewing thin fabrics ...........................................................................................................................................................................33

Sewing stretch fabrics ...................................................................................................................................................................33

Sewing on the heavy fabric .....................................................................................................................................................33

Straight stitches ................................................................................................................................. 35

Changing the needle position ........................................................................................................ 36

Zig-zag stitches .................................................................................................................................. 37

Stretch stitch ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Straight stretch stitch ................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Zig-zag........................................................................................................................................................................................................38

Sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape ...................................................................................... 39

Overcasting stitches ........................................................................................................................ 40

Using the overcasting foot ..................................................................................................................................................... 40

Using the all purpose foot ...................................................................................................................................................... 40

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Contents

Blind hem ...............................................................................................................................................41

Buttonhole stitch..........................................................................................................................42-45

Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics ..................................................................................................................... 45

Button sewing ..................................................................................................................................... 46

Darning stitch ................................................................................................................................47-48

Zipper insertion ............................................................................................................................ 49-51

Inserting a centered zipper ....................................................................................................................................................49

Inserting a side zipper .................................................................................................................................................................50

Satin stitch sewing ............................................................................................................................. 52

Gathering .............................................................................................................................................. 53

Smocking ..............................................................................................................................................54

Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming...................................................55-58

Darning .......................................................................................................................................................................................................55

Preparation for embroidering and monogramming ....................................................................................... 56

Embroidery ..............................................................................................................................................................................................57

Monogramming ................................................................................................................................................................................. 58

Quilting ........................................................................................................................................... 59-61

Attaching the edge/ quilting guide.................................................................................................................................59

Joining pieces of fabric ...............................................................................................................................................................60

Patchwork stitching ........................................................................................................................................................................60

Applique ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Fagoting ................................................................................................................................................ 62

Scalloping ............................................................................................................................................. 63

Scallop edging .....................................................................................................................................................................................63

Warning function ................................................................................................................................64

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 65-66

Trouble shooting guide .............................................................................................................. 67-69

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Principal parts of the machine

1. Speed limiting adjustment lever

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8

2. Tension dial

3. Needle up/down position button

4. Auto-lock button

5. Reverse button

6. Start/stop button

7. Thread cutter

8. Needle plate

9. Sewing table and accessory box

10. Bobbin winder spindle

11. Bobbin winder stopper

12. Number display

13. Mode selection button

14. Stitch width adjustment buttons

15. Stitch length adjustment buttons

16. Direct stitch selection buttons

17. Stitch pattern plate

18. Needle clamp screw

19. Presser foot

20. Buttonhole lever

21. Needle threader

22. Bobbin cover plate

23. Horizontal spool pin

24. Hole for second spool pin

25. Handwheel

26. Main power switch

27. Power cord

28. Foot controller connector

29. Bobbin thread guide

30. Upper thread guide

31. Handle

32. Presser foot lifter

33. Drop feed lever

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Accessories

1 2 3

10 11

18 19 20

23 24 25

12 13

15 16

7 8 9

21 22

Standard

1. All purpose foot

2. Zipper foot

3. Buttonhole foot

4. Satin stitch foot

5. Blind hem foot

6. Overcasting foot

7. Button sewing foot

8. Bobbin (3x)

9. Spool holder

10. Spool pin felt

11. L-screwdriver

12. Screwdriver (S)

13. Edge/ quilting guide

14. Seam ripper/ brush

15. Second spool pin

16. Pack of needles

17. Soft cover

Optional*

18. Hemmer foot

19. Cording foot

20. Quilting foot

21. Darning/ Embroidery foot

22. Gathering foot

23. Walking foot

24. Twin needle

25. Hard case

26. Extension table

Please Note:

-Accessories are stored inside the accessory box.

-*Optional accessories are not supplied with this machine; they are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.

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Connecting the machine

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.

Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the rating plate conform to your mains power. Place the machine on a stable table.

1. Connect the machine to a power

2. Turn on the power switch.

3. The sewing lamp will light up when the

OFF

Foot control

With the sewing machine turned o, 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:

source as illustrated.

switch is turned on.

Note:

Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt about how to connect the machine to the power source.

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Sewing table

Keep the sewing table horizontal, and pull it in the direction of the arrow.

The inside of the sewing table is used as an accessory box.

Free-arm

Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cus.

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Winding the bobbin

4-10

1. Place thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.

For smaller spools of thread, place the

spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.

2. Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide.

3. Wind the thread counter-clockwise around the bobbin winder tension discs.

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Winding the bobbin

4. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes as illustrated and place the empty bobbin on the spindle.

Notch

Bobbin winder shaft spring

5. Push the bobbin to the right.

6. When the bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right, the number display will blink on and o while displaying "

7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.

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Winding the bobbin

8. Press on the foot control to start winding the bobbin.

9. After the desired amount of thread is wound, stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin.

Continue filling the bobbin until it is

full. Once the spool is full, it rotates slowly. Release the pedal or stop the machine. Push the bobbin winder spindle to the left.

Note:

Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

10. Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.

Note:

When the bobbin winder spindle is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left "sewing position".

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Inserting the bobbin

Attention:

Turn the power switch to o ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin.

When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised.

Open the needle plate cover. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with

the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).

Pull the thread through the slit (A).

Held gently on top of the bobbin with a finger.

Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B).

Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (B) to (C).

To cut o excess thread pull thread back over the cutting o blade at point (C).

Close the needle plate cover.

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Threading the upper thread

Please Note:

It is important to carry out the threading correctly otherwise sewing problems may result.

1. Place thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.

For smaller spools of thread, place the spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.

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Threading the upper thread

2. Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide.

3. Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.

4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the silver discs.

5. Then, down and around the check spring holder.

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Threading the upper thread

6. At the top of this movement pass the thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and

then downwards again.

7. Now pass the thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide.

8. Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front to rear and pull out about 10 cm of thread. Use the needle threader to thread the needle.

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Using the needle threader

Attention:

Turn the power switch to the o position ("O").

Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot.

Pass the thread around the thread guide.

Thread guide

Press the lever down as far as it goes. The needle threader turns automatically

to the threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye.

Needle Hook

Take the thread in front of the needle.

Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly. The hook turns and passes the thread through the needle eye forming a loop.

Pull the thread through the needle eye.

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Replacing the needle

Turn the power switch to o ("O") when carrying out any of the above operations!

Attention:

Change the needle regularly, especially when it shows signs of wear or if it causes problems.

Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions.

1. Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. Turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. The flat side of the shaft should be positioned towards the back.

2. Insert the needle up as far as it goes. Then tighten the needle clamp.

Needles must be in perfect condition.

Problems can occur with:

Bent needles

Blunt needles

Damaged points

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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread

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.

11-14 (80 -90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton,

satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.

14 (90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,

woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.

16 (100) Heavyweight fabrics-canvas,

woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).

18 (110) Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics,

upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.

Please Note:

-In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics.

-Always test the thread and the needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for sewing.

-Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.

-Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.

Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester.

Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.

Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results.

Always use the same thread on top and bottom.

Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.

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Two-step presser foot lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work.

Note:

The needle must always be at the highest position.

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Changing the presser foot

Turn the power switch to o ("O") when carrying out any of the below operations!

Removing the presser foot

Raise the presser foot. Press the lever and the foot disengages.

Lever

Attaching the presser foot

Lower the presser foot holder until the cutout is directly above the pin.

Press the lever. The presser foot engages automatically.

Cut-out

Attention:

Removing and inserting the presser foot

holder

Raise the presser foot bar. Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar. Hold the presser foot

holder, then tighten the screw using the screwdriver.

Presser foot bar

Presser foot holder

Inserting the edge/ quilting guide

Insert the edge/ quilting guide in the slot as illustrated. Adjust according to need for hems, pleats, etc.

Slot Edge/quilting guide

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To raise or drop the feed dog

The feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base at the rear side of the sewing machine when the sewing table is opened.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the feed dog position lever, located at the

rear of the machine on the base, to left or right (to the right as seen from the front of the machine).

Feed dog position lever (as seen from

the rear of the machine)

Raised position

Lowered position

Please Note:

When you finish the work, (ex. button sewing, free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming) move the drop feed control to raise the feed dogs.

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Thread tension

-Basic thread tension setting: "4"

-To increase the tension, turn the dial up to the next number. To reduce the tension, turn the dial down to the next number.

-Proper setting of tension is important for 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.

-There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics.

Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.

Surface

Reverse side

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn the dial to the higher number.

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Thread tension

Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn the dial to the lower number.

Normal thread tension for zig-zag and decorative sewing.

Correct thread tension is when a small number of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of the fabric.

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Stitch chart

The portions marked in grey (on the chart below) show the single unit of each stitch.

A. Direction patterns

B. Patterns

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Operation buttons

1. Start/stop button

The machine will start running when the start/stop button is pressed and it will stop when this button is pressed a second time. The machine rotates slowly at the beginning of the sewing.

The sewing speed can be controlled by the speed limiting adjustment lever.

This way you may operate the machine without foot control.

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Operation buttons

2. Reverse button

When the stitches 01-06 are selected, the machine will sew reverse at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed. The machine will sew forward after the button is released. When the stitches 2480 are selected, the machine will sew a reinforcement stitch immediately if the reverse button is pressed. The machine stops sewing after the button is released.

3. Auto-lock button

If the button is pushed before sewing the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches. While sewing the stitches 01-06, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically stops.

While sewing the stitches 07-19, 24-80 are selected, press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stops. The function will be cancelled if you press the button once again or select another stitch.

4. Needle up/ down position button

With the needle up/ down position button, you decide whether the needle stops in the highest or lowest position (in the fabric) when you stop sewing.

Please Note:

During sewing, the function of the button is not activated.

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Operation buttons

5. Speed adjustment lever

The speed limiting adjustment lever can control the sewing speed. To increase the speed, slide the lever to the right. To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.

6. Mode selection button

The LED light will be set at stitch mode "

" when the machine is turned on. The light runs according to the sequence of stitches, stitch width, and stitch length mode.

Utility and decorative stitch mode

There are 80 stitches for selection.

To select the desired stitch (01~80) use the stitch width and length adjustment buttons.

Stitch width mode

Adjust the width of the stitch using

the stitch width adjustment buttons.

Stitch length mode

Adjust the length of the stitch

using the stitch length adjustment buttons.

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