GB INSTRUCTION MANUAL DE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
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 - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
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 - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, 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.
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 off 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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Principal parts of the machine......................................................................................................... |
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Accessories.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Connecting the machine..................................................................................................................... |
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Sewing table........................................................................................................................................... |
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Free-arm....................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Winding the bobbin...................................................................................................................... |
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Inserting the bobbin........................................................................................................................... |
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Threading the upper thread...................................................................................................... |
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Using the needle threader ............................................................................................................... |
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Replacing the needle.......................................................................................................................... |
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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread..................................................................................................... |
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Two-step presser foot lifter............................................................................................................ |
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Changing the presser foot................................................................................................................ |
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To raise or drop the feed dog......................................................................................................... |
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Thread tension.............................................................................................................................. |
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Stitch chart........................................................................................................................................... |
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Operation buttons......................................................................................................................... |
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Useful skills..................................................................................................................................... |
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Sewing corners.................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Sewing curves....................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Cutting the thread............................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Sewing thin fabrics........................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Sewing stretch fabrics................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Sewing on the heavy fabric..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Straight stitches.................................................................................................................................. |
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Changing the needle position......................................................................................................... |
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Zig-zag stitches................................................................................................................................... |
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Stretch stitch........................................................................................................................................ |
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Straight stretch stitch.................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Zig-zag........................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape....................................................................................... |
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Overcasting stitches......................................................................................................................... |
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Using the overcasting foot..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Using the all purpose foot....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Blind hem................................................................................................................................................ |
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Buttonhole stitch.......................................................................................................................... |
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Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics...................................................................................................................... |
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Button sewing...................................................................................................................................... |
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Darning stitch................................................................................................................................ |
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Zipper insertion............................................................................................................................. |
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Inserting a centered zipper..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Inserting a side zipper................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Satin stitch sewing............................................................................................................................. |
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Gathering............................................................................................................................................... |
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Smocking............................................................................................................................................... |
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Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming................................................... |
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Darning........................................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Preparation for embroidering and monogramming........................................................................................ |
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Embroidery.............................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Monogramming.................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Quilting ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Attaching the edge/ quilting guide................................................................................................................................. |
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Joining pieces of fabric............................................................................................................................................................... |
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Patchwork stitching........................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Applique..................................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Fagoting................................................................................................................................................. |
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Scalloping.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Scallop edging..................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Warning function................................................................................................................................ |
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Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. |
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Trouble shooting guide............................................................................................................... |
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Principal parts of the machine
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12.Number display
13.Mode selection button
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Accessories
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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
--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
Attention:
ON
OFF
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 source as illustrated.
2.Turn on the power switch.
3.The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.
Foot control
With the sewing machine turned off, 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.
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 cuffs.
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Winding the bobbin
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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
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4.Place the thread end through one of the inner holes as illustrated and place the empty bobbin on the spindle.
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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 off while displaying "
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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.
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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 off ("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 off excess thread pull thread back over the cutting off blade at point (C).
Close the needle plate cover.
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Threading the upper thread
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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 off position ("O").
Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot.
Pass the thread around the thread guide.
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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
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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
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-- 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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-- 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.
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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
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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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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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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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