Dressmaker 70C User Manual
COMPACT SEWING MACHINE
MÁQUINA DE COSER COMPACTA
MACHINE À COUDRE COMPACTE
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTION
Model / Modelo / Modèle: 970C
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
U.S.:Boston Ma, 02465 Canada: 4400, Bois-Franc
St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7
Tél. : 1 (800) 361-4639
www.euro-pro.com
Copyright © EURO-PRO Operating LLC
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, safety precautions 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 or with
batteries in place.
2. Always unplug this appliance from
the electrical outlet and/or remove
batteries immediately after using
and before cleaning.
Warning - To reduce the risk of burns,
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary
when this appliance is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer
as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance 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 appliance to
EURO-PRO Operating LLC for
examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with
any air openings blocked. Keep
ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot control free from
accumulation of lint, dust and loose
cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving
parts. Special care is required
around the sewing machine
needle.
6. Always use the proper needle
plate. The wrong plate can cause
the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not push or pull fabric while
stitching. It may deflect the needle
causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off
when making any adjustments in
the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle,
threading bobbin or changing
presser foot.
10.Always unplug sewing machine
from electrical outlet when
removing covers, lubricating or
when making any other user
servicing adjustments mentioned
in the instruction manual.
11.Never drop or insert any object
into any opening.
12.Do not use outdoors.
13.Do not operate where aerosol
(spray products) are being used or
where oxygen is being
administered.
14.To disconnect, turn all controls to
the off position, then remove plug
from outlet.
15.Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.
1. Getting to know your machine
Front view
1. Upper Bobbin
2. Bobbin Winding Spindle
3. Hand Wheel
4. Take Up Lever
5. Light Switch
6. Speed Button
7. On/Off Button
8. Bobbin Cover
9. Bottom Bobbin
10. Needle Clamp Screw
11. Light
12. Thread Tension Release
Disk
13. Tension Dial
14. Needle Bar
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
1 Rev. 07/08
Illustrations may differ from actua l produ ct.
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Rear view
1. Bobbin Spool Pin
2. Thread Cutter
3. Presser Foot Lifter
4. Threading Guide
Accessories
5. Needle
6. Presser Foot
7. AC/DC Receptacle
8. Foot Control Receptacle
2. Connecting the machine to the power supply
Using the sewing machine with the power cord:
1. Connect plug “A” to the AC/DC receptacle on the sewing machine and plug “B”
to the electrical outlet.
2. Push the ON/Off button in to turn the machine “On”.
3. Connect the foot control “C” to the Foot Control Receptacle on the machine.
4. The sewing machine can be controlled by applying pressure to the foot control.
CAUTION: Always turn the sewing machine “Off” and unplug from the electrical
outlet when the machine is not in use.
Using the sewing machine with batteries:
1. Open the battery compartment cover that is on the bottom of the sewing
machine.
2. Insert 4 “AA” alkaline batteries making sure that the batteries are in the correct
position as marked on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
CAUTION: Make sure that the On/Off button is in the “Off” position when changing
or inserting batteries. If the machine is in the “On” position, it will start to sew when
the batteries are inserted and may cause injuries.
Foot controller
Needle
Needle threader
Bobbin winding
spindle
3
Long spool
pin
Threaded
bobbins (x2)
Empty
bobbins (x2)
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3. Bobbin winding
4. Threading the upper thread
1. Place a spool of thread on the long spool pin.
2. Insert the bobbin winding spindle into the central hole of the handwheel and
push an empty bobbin onto the spindle.
3. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin several times.
4. Place your index finger gently underneath the thread between the spool of
thread and the bobbin as shown in the illustration below.
5. Press down on the On/Off button to start winding.
6. Stop the sewing machine after the correct amount of thread is wound around
the bobbin.
7. Take the bobbin off the spindle and cut the thread.
1. Place the upper bobbin or large spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread
unwinding in a counter clockwise direction.
2. Pull the thread to the left and pass through the first thread guide (1).
3. Pass the thread between the two discs of the tension dial (2).
4. Thread it through the hole in the take-up lever (3) and then down through the
second thread guide (4) and then through the needle bar thread guide (5).
5. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle going from left to right (6). A
needle threader is supplied with your machine to help you thread the eye of the
needle. To use the needle threader, pass it through the eye of the needle
going from right to left, insert the thread in the threader and gently pull the
threader to the right.
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5. Replacing the needle
6. Inserting or replacing the bobbin
Caution: Always remove the batteries or disconnect the AC/DC adapter from the
electrical outlet before starting to replace the needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel in a counter clockwise direction to raise the needle to its
highest position.
2. Hold the old needle and loosen the needle clamp screw. Remove the old
needle. (Fig. 1)
3. Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side facing towards the inside
of the machine. The eye of the needle should be facing the side of the
machine.
4. Push the needle up into the needle clamp as far as it will go. (Fig. 2)
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
Fig. 1
Please note:
After replacing the needle, turn the hand wheel by hand to check if the machine is
stitching properly, then you can use the foot control or the On/Off button ONLY IF
THE NEEDLE IS IN THE RIGHT POSITION AND THE STITCHES ARE GOOD.
Fig. 2
Caution: Always remove the batteries or disconnect the AC/DC adapter from the
electrical outlet before replacing the bobbin.
1. Remove the bobbin cover and take out the empty bobbin. (Fig. 1)
2. Place the new bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread unwinding in a
clockwise direction. (Fig. 2, Fig. 3)
3. Leave about 4 inches of thread extended out from the bobbin case.
4. Holding the upper bobbin thread loosely in one hand, turn the hand wheel
counter clockwise. (Fig. 4) The needle will go down, picking up the lower
bobbin thread. Keep turning the hand wheel until the needle has come down
completely and then come up again to its highest point. Stop when the needle
starts to come down again.
5. Raise the presser foot and gently pull up the needle thread. You will see that it
has caught the lower thread. Pull both threads towards the back of the needle
and lay them under the presser foot.
6. Slide the bobbin cover back into place. (Fig. 5)
Note: It is important that the threading of both the top and bottom bobbins is
properly threaded. Check carefully and do one practice stitch before beginning to
sew. Improper threading will result in a thread jam or unbalanced stitch.
Very Important: Always make sure to use a metal bobbin. If not, the magnetized
bobbin case will not be activated and there will be no tension on your bobbin thread.
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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Fig. 2
Fig. 5
7. Setting the sewing speed
This sewing machine has two sewing speeds. Press the “” button in for a faster
sewing speed or press “” button to the “out” position for a slower sewing speed.
8. Work light
If additional light is needed, press the light switch “ “ in to turn the light “On”.
Press it again if you wish to turn it “Off”.
9. Starting to sew
You can start to sew using either the power cord with the foot control or insert
batteries into the battery compartment and use the controls on the sewing machine.
1. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel counter
clockwise and lift the presser foot.
2. Place both the upper and lower threads behind the presser foot. The threads
should be approximately 4-inches long.
3. Place the fabric to be sewn under the presser foot. (Fig. 1) Lower the needle
by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise and then lower the presser foot.
(Fig. 2)
4. Press the “►/
pull the fabric. Gently guide the fabric to keep the seam straight. (Fig. 3)
5. After finishing sewing, press the “►/
stop sewing. (Fig. 3)
6. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise to raise the needle to its highest
position. (Fig. 4) Lift the presser foot and pull out the thread tension release
bar. Then gently remove the fabric away from the sewing machine.
7. Cut the thread using the thread cutter.
Important: Do not touch the tension dial during sewing because it may cause the
machine to jam.
█” On/Off button to the “On” position and begin sewing. Do not
█” On/Off button to the “Off” position to
10. Sewing sleeves
This sewing machine has been designed to sew sleeves or any narrow openings in
a garment.
1. Lift the presser foot.
2. Position the garment over the sewing arm.
3. Lower the presser foot and follow the regular instructions.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Fig. 4
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11. Adjusting the thread tension
Test the stitch tension on a scrap piece of the
same fabric you are going to use. When the
thread tension is properly adjusted, the upper and
lower threads tension is equal and strong enough
to lock both threads in the center of the material.
If the upper tension is too tight, the upper thread
lies straight along the surface of the fabric. Adjust
the tension by turning the tension dial counter
clockwise. (Fig. 1)
If the upper tension is too loose, the bottom thread
lies straight along the bottom of the fabric. Adjust
by turning the tension dial clockwise. (Fig. 2)
Please note:
The bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at
the factory and does not need readjustment. If the
upper tension adjustment does not correct the
problem, then remove the bobbin and reinsert it
making sure that the magnetism of the bobbin
case is activated.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
12. Troubleshooting
No power supply or
machine runs slowly
Skipping stitches
Bobbin thread can
not be drawn up
Breaking thread
Stitches too loose or
uneven
Breaking needle
Batteries installed
incorrectly.
Battery power low.
Used and new battery are
used together.
AC/DC adapter is not
connected to the right
position.
Needle is not properly
inserted.
Needle is bent.
No more thread in lower
bobbin.
Needle threaded
incorrectly.
Upper thread is jamming
under the presser foot.
Needle is blunt.
Needle not inserted
corrected.
Upper thread too tight or
lower thread too loose.
Needle bent or deformed.
Presser foot too loose.
Pulled the fabric when
sewing.
SolutionProbable CauseProblem
Reinsert using the
diagram provided inside
the battery compartment.
Replace batteries with
new ones.
Replace batteries with
new ones.
Make sure that the AC/DC
adapter is connected to
the proper position on the
machine.
Remove and reinsert the
needle.
Replace with a new
needle.
Tighten the presser foot.Presser foot is too loose.
Replace with a new lower
bobbin.
Rethread the needle
making sure the thread
goes from left to right.
Rethread the upper and
lower thread again.
Replace with a new
needle.
Reinsert the needle
making sure to push it up
as high as it can go.
Adjust the thread tension
dial.
Replace with a new
needle.
Replace with w new
needle and tighten the
presser foot.
Do not pull the fabric. Let
the machine feed by itself.
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