Euro-pro 374 User Manual

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EURP-PRO Operating LLC: Boston, MA, 02465 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1A7 Tel.: 1 (800) 361-4639, www.euro-pro.com

473 / 377B / 374/ 373 / 372 / 372H

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. This sewing machine is designed for household use.

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DANGER-

A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine

from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

Warning

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by

1. or near children.

Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments

2. recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,

3. 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.

4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings from

the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

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

-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons...

TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

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9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

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

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing it to break.

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

15. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating,

r when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

16. Always unplug before replacing lamp. Replace bulb with the same rated 15 watts.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Rev. 05/04E

Contents

Principal parts How to connect the machine to the power supply How to use the foot control

How to replace the sewing lamp Changing the needle Thread and needle chart

To select a suitable needle Removing and attaching the presser foot

Regulating the thread tension

Reverse stitch The pattern selector

Removing the bobbin case and bobbin Winding the bobbin Threading the bobbin case Threading the needle Drawing up the bobbin thread Straight stitch and zigzag stitch Changing sewing direction Fastening seams

Triple stretch stitch

Tricot zigzag stitch

3-4 4

4 4 5

5 5

6 6

7 7-8

8 9 9 10

11 11 12 12 12

Smocking stitch

Overlock stitch

Double action stitch

Double overlock stitch

Sewing buttonholes

Sewing zippers Hemming Sewing blind hems Sewing embroidery

Darning plate Buttons

Cleaning the feed dog Cleaning the shuttle race Free arm sewing Trouble shooting: causes and remedies

13 13 14

15 14-15 15

16 16 17 17

17 18

18 19 20

PRINCIPAL PARTS

1.Bobbin winder thread guide

2.Thread tension dial

3.Pattern selector dial

4.Bobbin winder spindle

5.Bobbin winder stopper

6.Balance wheel

7.Stitch length dial

8.Reverse button

9.Needle clamp and screw

( Mo

del 377B)

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(Accessories storage compartment)

10.Shuttle cover

11.Presser foot

12.Presser foot thumb screw

13.Needle

14.Screw for face plate

15.Face plate

16.Extension table

17.Stitch display

18.Presser foot lifter

PRINCIPAL PARTS

1.Bobbin winder thread guide

2.Thread tension dial

3.Pattern selector dial

4.Bobbin winder spindle

5.Bobbin winder stopper

6.Balance wheel

7.Stitch length dial

8.Reverse button

9.Needle clamp and screw

(Model 374)

(Accessories storage compartment)

10.Shuttle cover

11.Presser foot

12.Presser foot thumb screw

13.Needle

14.Screw for face plate

15.Face plate

16.Extension table

17.Stitch display

18.Presser foot lifter

(Accessories storage compartment)

PRINCIPAL PARTS

1.Bobbin winder thread guide

2.Thread tension dial

3.Pattern selector dial

4.Bobbin winder spindle

5.Bobbin winder stopper

6.Balance wheel

7.Stitch display

8.Reverse button

9.Needle clamp and screw

10.Shuttle cover

11.Presser foot

12.Presser foot thumb screw

13.Needle

14.Screw for face plate

15.Face plate

16.Extension table

17.Presser foot lifter

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473/373/372/372H

)

HOW TO CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY

1.Fit the machine plug into the machine.

2.Plug the power cord to the power supply. Note:*Before plugging in the machine, ensure the voltage and number of cycles indicated, conforms to your electrical power supply.

HOW TO USE THE FOOT CONTROL

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press

on the controller, the faster the machine runs. Note:*By releasing the controller, the machine stops running auto matically.

*Before using the machine, practice controlling the speed without threading.

HOW TO REPLACE THE SEWING LAMP

The sewing lamp is located behind the face plate.

Remove the face plate by loosing the screw of the face plate. Bulb type:

To remove...Unscrew To replace...Screw

Note:*Before replacing a bulb, disconnect the machine from the power supply.

*Bulbs are available from sewing machine retailers.(Use a 15-Watt bulb)

Caution!

Before leaving the machine, changing parts or doing any other work on it, always disconnect the plug from the wall socket.

Switch

THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART

FABRICS

LIGHT

WEIGHT

MEDIUM WEIGHT

HEAVY

WEIGHT

Note: *In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are

used for sewing heavy fabrics, Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will

be used for actual sewing.

Sheer cottons, Silk, Synthetics, Georgette

Medium Weight Cottons, Synthetics, Poplin, Velvet, Light Weight Woollens

Heavy Weight Cottons, Denim Tweed, Gaberdine, Drapery

*Use the same thread for needle and bobbin. *When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a STRETCH needle. The STRETCH needle effectively prevents skipped stitches. *When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion.

Fine Silk Fine Cotton Fine Synthetic Fine Cotton Covered Polyester

50 silk 50 to 80 Cotton 50 to 60 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester

50 Silk 40 to 50 Cotton 40 to 50 Synthetic Cotton Covered Polyester

THREADS

NEEDLE SIZE

9 or 11

11 or 14

14 or 16

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE

1. Turn the balance wheel towards you until the needle is in its highest position.

2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning its top edge towards you. Remove the needle from the clamp.

3. Place the new needle into the needle clamp with it s flat side facing away from you. Push the needle up into needle clamp as far as possible.

4. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.

TO SELECT A SUITABLE NEEDLE

A number indicating the size of needle is marked on the

Stem

stem. The higher the number, the thicker the needle.

A STRETCH needle is

stretch needle

recommended for stretch fabrics.

Do not use any needle which is bent or blunted.

(4)

(3)

REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT

To Remove:

1. Turn the balance wheel towards you until the needle is at its highest position.

2. By lifting the lever on the back of the foot holder, the presser foot will drop off.

Note: *Do not force the presser foot to remove it.

To Attach:

1. Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder. Lower the foot holder.

presser foot

lifter

2. When the presser foot lifter is raised youll fin d the presser foot is locked in place.

lever

groove

REGULATING THE THREAD TENSION

Generally, should any tension adjustment be necessary, the adjustment can normally be made by regulating the upper thread tension dial only. Bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory and readjustment is seldom required except for special instances, thread and fabric. Bobbin thread tension is just right when you can pull the thread from bobbin case easily with a little resistance. Thread tension may be adjusted by tightening or loosening the thread tension dial.

The needle thread and the bobbin thread

Properly adjusted thread tension for straight sewing

The needle thread is too tight

should interiock in the center of two layers of fabric

The bobbin thread ap- pears on the upper surface of the fabrics

Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to the lower number

How to adjust the bobbin

thread tension

To increase tension, turn screw clock wise.

The needle thread is too loose

The needle thread ap- pears on the underside of the fabrics

Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to the higher number

Remember the higher the number, the tighter the tension. Correctly balanced tensions for one fabric may not be suitable for another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of fabric, thickness of the fabric, numbers of layers of fabric being sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are making. It is better to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before starting to make a garment. The general range for many fabrics is 3-5.

To decrease tension. turn screw counter- clock wise.

STITCH LENGTH DIAL (Model 377B and 374 only)

To change the length of the stitches proceed as follows:

Turn the dial so that the number for the required stitch length is at setting mark. The numbers indicate the approximate stitch length in mm. The smaller the numbers, the shorter the stitch.

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3 74

stitch lengths

473/377B/374/373/372/372H)

REVERSE

377

setting mark

STITCH:

(Model

Press center of the stitch length dial (reversing button) and hold for reverse stitching. Fabric will immediately start feeding backwards. Release button and machine will resume normal forward sewing. Very useful for fastening ends of seams and darts without having to tie threads, and for strengthening seams.

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THE PATTERN SELECTOR (Model 377B)

The desired pattern can be selected by turning the pattern selector dial. The marks on the dial correspond to the patterns shown on the panel respectively, as follows;

M( ) straight stitch, middle needle position O( ) straight stitch, left needle position 1-5( 54321) zigzag stitch with variable width A( ) tricot stitch

B( ) stretch blind stitch C( ) double action stitch D( ) reverse blind stitch

automatic buttonhole sewing

Selecting Stretch Stitch:

When sewing stretch stitch, set the stitch length dial at S.S. .

When you release the stretch stitch mechanism will be off automatically.

M( ) triple straight stretch stitch, middle needle position.

O( ) triple straight stretch stitch, left needle position.

1-5( 54321) triple zigzag stretch stitch or ric-rac stitch

A( ) smocking stitch

B( ) fancy stretch stitch or blanket stitch C( ) double overlock stitch

D( ) overlock stitch

engagement on the dial, the

Standard djustment Turn the stitch length dial so that

the SS mark is uppermost. This is a standard adjustment for most types of fabric. For different types of fabric, adjustment may be necessary. To shorten the stretch stitches, turn the dial slightly towards To lengthen, turn the dial towards .

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When making stretch stitches, the mark must always be within the SS range - (see drawing).

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THE PATTERN SELECTOR

The desired pattern can be selected by turning the pattern selector dial. The marks in the stitch display correspond to the patterns shown on the panel respectively, as follows:

A ( ) straight stitch, middle needle position

B ( ) straight stitch, left needle position C ( ) zigzag stitch with variable width D ( ) tricot stitch E ( ) stretch blind stitch F ( ) double action stitch G ( ) reverse blind stitch

( Model 374)

automatic buttonhole sewing

THE PATTE

( )

1 - 3

( )

4-6

( )

( ) ( )

( )

RN SELECTOR

straight stitch

zigzag stitch

triple zigzag stretch stitch

triple straight stretch stitch

overlock stitch

smocking stitch

tricot stitch

shell stitch

automatic buttonhole sewing

( Mode

l 473/373/372/372H)

RE MOVING THE BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN

1. Raise the presser foot and turn the balance wheel towards you until the thread takd-up lever is at its highest position.

2. Open the shuttle cover.

3. Open hinged latch of bobbin case and pull bobbin case out of machine.

Release the latch and the bobbin will fall out. As long as you hold the bobbin case latch open, the bobbin cannot drop out.

Open

WINDING THE BOBBIN

1. Draw thread from spool through bobbin winder tension disc as shown.

2. Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin as shown.

3. Push bobbin winder shaft to far left position, if it is not already there. Place bobbin onto shaft with end of thread coming from top of bobbin. Push bobbin winder shaft to right until it clicks. Hold onto end of thread.

4. Start machine. The thread that is held will snap or may be trimmed with a scissors, Bobbin will cease turning when completely filled. Push shaft to left to remove bobbin.

When the bobbin winding is incorrect, release the screw of the upper thread guide and adjust the thread guide up or down until the winding of the bobbin is balanced.

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE

Hold the bobbin between the thumb and forefinger of your right hand and pull off about 15cm (6 inches) of thread.

1. Hold the bobbin case in your left hand as shown and place the filled bobbin inside.

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bobbin case

bobbin

2. Pull the thread into the slot in the edge of the bobbin case.

3. Now pull the thread under the tension spring and into the thread eyelet.

To insert the bobbin case and bobbin......

Ensure that about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread extends out of bobbin. Hold the bobbin case so that long finger on case points up. Open the latch of bobbin case. Slip the bobbin case over the center pin of hook and press in place until the long finger of the bobbin case enters the notch entirely to lock the bobbin in place. Release latch and press it down.

latch

long finger

slot

tension spring

eyelet

notch

latch

THREADING THE NEEDLE

Install the spool pin behind the machine (as sho

Place spool on spool pin, with thread coming from the back of the spool. Place the take - up lever 5 in the highest position.

wn in fig A).

fig A

6, 7, 8

1. Raise the presser foot using the foot lever marked B .

aw the thread through the thread

2. Dr guides on the top cover as shown in Fig. 1 & 2. .¢Ù¢Ú

3. Hold the spool still with right hand, pull the end of the thread between the

ension disk as shown in Fig. 3 .¢Û

4. Following the slotted threading path, pull th spring (inside) and lead it across from left to right.

5. Pull the thread upward and slip into the slotted hole of thread take-up level from left to fight

6. Draw the thread through guides and and thread the needle from front to rear , leave the thread about 15cm(6 inches) long underneath the presser foot.

e thread down to the thread check

DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD

1.Hold the end of the needle thread with your left hand.

2.Turn the balance wheel slowly towards you with your right hand until the needle goes down and comes up. Then stop the balance wheel when the take-up lever is at its highest position. Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a loop with the bobbin thread.

3.Puil about 15cm (6 inches) of both threads away from you under the presser foot.

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needle thread

needle

thread

bobbin

thread

STRAIGHT STITCH AND ZIGZAG STITCH

377B 374

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

zigzag foot

M ( )

(for straight gtitch)

1 - 5 (54321) (for zigzag stitch)

O ( )

0.3-4

A ( ) B ( )

(for straight stitch)

zigzag foot

C ( ) (for zigzag stitch)

0.3-4

Starting Sewing

1. Be sure both the threads are drawn back under the presser foot.

2. While holding the threads with your left hand, turn the balance wheel toward you to bring the needle into the fabric where you wish to start sewing.

3. Lower the presser foot, and press the speed controller gently, then start sewing slowly.

*Sew a few reverse stitches by pushing reverse button for reinforcing the end of seams. *Raise the needle to its highest position before turning the pattern selector dial and stitch width dial.

73/372/372H

473/

( ) (for straight stitch)

( ) (for zigzag stitch)

zigzag foot

C hanging S ewing Dire c tions

1. Stop the ma chine, and turn the ba lance wheel toward you to

bring the ne edle down into the fabric. Ra is e the presser foot.

2. P ivot the fabric a round the nee dle to change direction a s

des ired.

3. Lower the pres ser foot and c ontinue sewing.

F as tening S eams

1. For fas tening the ends of seams, pres s in the revers ing

button and s ew seve ral reve rs e s titches .

2. To remove the fabric, rais e the pres ser foot and dra w the

fabric awa y from you.

3. C ut threa ds on thread c utter a t the rear of pres s er bar or

with a pair of s ciss ors.

Le ave a bout 15 cm (6 inches ) of hread ha nging from the

needle eye.

thread c utter

TR IP L E S TR E TC H S TITC H

If you wish to sew s tretch fabrics , this is the right stitch to avoid thread bre aking. T his is a ls o ve ry s uitalbe for sea ms that nee d great s trength,e.g.crutch s eams or pocke t sea ms.

TR IP LE S T R A IG HT S TR E T CH S T ITC H

377B 374 473/373/372/372H

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

zigzag foot

M( ) 8( )

S.S.

(Model 473/374/373/372/372H)

zigzag foot

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

TR IP LE ZIG ZA G S T R E TC H S TIT C H

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zigzag foot

O( ) 7( )

S.S.

Note: * Us e a S TR E TC H needle.

The blue tipped s hank needle effectively prevents skipped s titches .

TR IC OT ZIG ZAG S TIT CH

This s titch is very suitable for darning tears. It c an als o be us ed for reinforcing stretch materials a nd sewing on fa bric parts.

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Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

Note: *Us e a S T R E T C H nee dle.

The s tretch ne edle effectively prevents skipped s titches .

zigzag foot

A ( )

0.3 to 4

zigzag foot

D ( )

0.5 to 4

zigzag foot

11( )

S MOC K ING S TIT CH

With a na rrow strip of fa bric directly under the line

of gathering, s titch over the ga thers . T he des ign will

be a s eries of small diamonds.

When s mocking a ga rment, the s titching should be

done before the piece is sewn into the garment.

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Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

zigzag foot

A ( )

S.S.

zigzag foot

10( )

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OVE R LOC K S TIT CH

With this s eam it is poss ible to prevent raw edges, es pecially on easilyfraying fabrics,with a good-locking and las ting edge finish.

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Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

P lace the fabric under the pres s er foot s o that the stitches are ma de

over the edge. Lower the press er foot a nd s tart sewing. G uide the material lightly as s hown.

S ew on a piece of waste fabric to check the ma chine s etting.

The overlock s titches a re formed correctly when the needle sews

to the right and just misses the fa bric edge.

Note: *Us e a needle.

D ( ) 9( )

S.S.

S T R E T C H

The stretch nee dle e ffectively prevents skipped s titches .

zigzag footzigzag foot

DO UB L E A CT IO N S TIT C H

DOUB L E OVE R L OC K S TITC H

(Model EP 377B only)

This is a good stilch to use in attaching or binding elas tic fabrics and stretch lac e, lingerie s tretch knit. The s titch is decorative as well as us eful.

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Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

zigzag foot

C ( )

1 to 2.5

zigzag foot

F( )

1 to 2.5

DE C OR AT IVE E DG ING

Turn the raw e dgeunde r 2c m and pres s. P lace the fabric right s ide up with the middle of the turnover under the center of the presser foot, so that the

stitch sews on to the fold and just over the raw edge.

underne ath.

Us e this vers atile stitch to insert ela stic in garments. S imply s titch elas tic into place, making sure it is eve nly s paced. To do this, mark the corre ct length piece into qua rters , then ma tch thes e markings with center front and s ide sea ms .

P resser foot zigza g foot P attern selector

S titch length dial

C ( )

S . S .

S E WIN G B UT TO NHO LE S

The built -in buttonhole mec hanism of this machine makes it possible to sew

button holes in a s hort time without turning the materia l.

Presser foot

377B/374

473/

373/372/372H

buttonhole footbuttonhole foot

Pattem selector

Stitch length dial

R ais e the foot and the needle to its highes t position. R eplac e the foot with

the trans parent buttonhole foot for sewing buttonholes.

Mark the loc ation a nd the des ired length of buttonhole on the fabric us ing a

pencil or tailor s cha lk.

Note:

(Model 377B and 374 only)

*To find the mos t suitable s titch length, it is better to s ew a sample buttonhole on a piece of was te fabric.

* W hen sewing very fine fabrics and s ynthetics , de cre as e the pres sure of foot

0.5 to 1

* The mark on the stitch

length dial s hows a range of

buttonhole sewing. An

adjus tment can be ma de

by s etting the mark, as

shown.

* Buttonhole stitch length is

adjus table only on one side.

and sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn dis tortion.

coa rse

s titche s

hea vy

for

fabrics

F oot

buttonhole foot

dens e

stitche s

for light

fabrics

Arrow

(S tart here)

S le igh

range of

stitch le ngth

SEWING BUTTONHOLES (Model 377B and 374)

1. Set the pattern selector at throughthe opening in the buttonhole foot and draw both needle and bobbin threa towards you until the needle comes to the point

2.Lower the foot and sew slowly until the desired length is sewn, then stop the machine at

3. Raise the needle and s several stitches of bar tack until the needle is at point

4. Rais

e the needle and set the selector at

ds to the left side. Turn the balance w

right side of buttonhole the same length as the left side of bu

ttonhole. Stop t

5. Raise needle and set the selector at then sew several stitches of final ba point . To lock threads, set the pattern selecto point of zigz

6. Cut thebuttonhole open carefully using a seam ripper, taking care not to damage the bar tacks.

(5).

he machine at

r tack. Stop the machine with the needle at

ag width). And sew a few stitches.

. Then pass the needle thread

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(1).

(2).

et the selector at . Th

(4).

¡°¡±

then sewthe

¡°¡±

r at B (zero

heel

en sew

(3).

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SEWING BUTTONHOLES (Model 473/373/372/372H)

1. Set the pattern selector at Then pass the needle thread through the open needle and bobbin threads to the right side. Turn the balance wheel towards yo

2. Lower the foot and sew slowly until a desired length is sewn, then stop th

3. Raise the needle and s several stitches of bar tack until the n

4. Raise the needle and set the selector at then sew the left side of buttonhole just as the same length as the right side of

buttonhole. Stop the m

5. Raise the needle and set the selector at then se stitches of final bar tack. Stop the machine with the needle at point

6. Cut the buttonhole open carefully using a seam ripper, taking care not to damage the bar tacks.

Note same procedure.

(5).

: To make a heavier buttonhole, sew twice by repeating the

ing in the buttonhole foot and draw both of

u until the needle comes to the point

e machine at

¡°¡±

(2).

et the selector a

achine at

(4).

t then sew

¡°¡±

eedle is at point

¡°¡±

(1).

(3).

w several

( 377B and 374 only)

E nglish

(473/373/372/372H)

S E WIN G ZIP PE R S

377B 374 473/373/372/372H

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch l ength dial

R ais e the foot a nd the ne edle to its highes t position by turning

the bala nce whee l towards you. Re place the foot with the z ipper

foot.

zipper foot

M( )

1 to 4

1. Pin or ba ste the zipper tape to the fabric a nd place the work-

piece in position under the foot.

Attach s nap on z ipper foot s o that the needle pas ses on its

left hand side. * Whe n starting s ewing, both ne edle a nd bobbin threads ends

should be put a wa y under the foot.

2. S ew on the right side of the zipper by guiding Zipper teeth

as close as pos sible to the nee dle drop. B efore the foot reaches

the s lider on the zipper tape, ra ise the foot and open the

zipper by keeping the needle in the fabric.

Lower the foot and s ew on the remaining of the s eam,

3. To se w the left side zipper change pos ition of foot to bring

the foot to the left s ide of the needle. Sew on in the s ame

way as you did on the right side of zipper.

zipper foot zipper foot

A( )

1-3( )

1 to 4

Zipper foot

E leme nts

Zipper foot

Tape

F a bric

S lider

Ne edle

F abric

E leme nt

tape

E leme nts

E le ment

S lider

F ia. 1

HE MMING

(Model 377B only)

P ress er foot

P attern selec tor

S titch length dial

hemmer foot

M( )

1 to 4

R ais e the foot and the needle to its highes t position. R epla ce the

foot with the hemmer foot.

F old over the fabric edge by a bout 3mm (1/8 inches ) and pla ce it

under the foot. Secure the folded edge with a few s titches . Take

out the workpiece and dra w the hem into the hemme r foot by

pulling on the threads.

Lower the foot a nd s we the hem.

During sewing, fold the fabric to the left a little a nd allow it to

run into the hemmer foot.

Make s ure that the fabric does not move under the right ha lf of

the foot. The fabric mus t be fed into the scroll of the hemmer

sufficiently s o that the workpiece edge runs freely through the

groove under the foot.

hemmer foot

3mm

S E WING B L IND HE MS

(Model 473/377/374/373/372/372H)

377B 374 473/373/372/372H

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

blind hem foot

B ( )

1 to 3

blind hem foot

E ( )

1 to 3

1. T urn up the hem to the des ired width a nd pres s. ( F ig. 1)

2. Fold hem back a gainst the right s ide of the garment with

top edge of hem extending about 4 mm (1/6 inche s ) to the

right side of the ga rment folded. (F ig. 2)

3. Pla ce the garment under the foot so that double-folded edge

runs a long the hemlguide and lower the foot.

S ew s lowly for better control, ma king sure the na rrow

zigza g stitches are sewn on the hem edge and wide z igzag

s titche s will just c atch one thread of folded edge. (Fig. 3)

4. Unfold the fabric and you will have a bling s titch hem

(F ig. 4)

(F ig. 1)

4mm (1/6 )

(F ig. 2)

G uide adjus ting s c re w

(F ig. 3)

(F ig. 1)

G uide

F oided edge

(F ig. 4)

Rev. 12/04

SEWING EMBROIDERY

Presser foot Pattern selector

darning plate

( ) or

zig zag

Raise and take off the foot. Place the fabric in embroidery hoop. Place darning plate over needle plate (see below). Lower the presser foot lifter. Hold the embroidery hoop firmly with your hand.

While sewing the desired pattern, move the embroidery hoop slowly and do not allow your fingers to get near the needle. *Set the needle thread tension a little looser so that the bobbin thread is not pulled through to the right side of fabric. (See page 13).

*It is recommended to mark the required embroidery pattern on the right side of the fabric with a pencil or tailor s chalk.

DARNING PLATE

There are a few times when you want to control the feeding of the fabric yourself. Raise needle to its highest position and raise presser foot. Place darning plate over needle plate aligning two pins of darning plate with holes of needle plate. You may then determine the movement of the fabric yourself. See above for embroidery.

English

embroidery hoop

BUTTONS

377B 374 473/373/372/372H

Presser foot

Pattern selector

1. Align two holes of button with slot of presser foot and lower foot to hold the button securely.

2. Turn hand wheel manually until needle point is just above button.

3. Adjust stitch selector so needle enters right hole of button.

4. Turn hand wheel by hand so needle enters second hole. The stitch selector may need to be adjusted again. Stitch a number of times.

NOTE: You may find it helpful to use transparent tape to position your button and to keep it in place during sewing. Tear away after stitching.

5. Finish sewing with an extra two inches of thread remaining. Draw these threads to reverse side of gar ment and tie.

button foot

1-5(54321)

button foot

4-6( )

Button foot

Holes of button

Thread Shank

Sew-through buttons on coats and jackets should nave a thread shank to make them stand away from the fabric. Place a straight pin or sewing machine needle on top of button between the holes, and sew over the pin or needle. Pull thread to back of button and wind around stitches to form a firm shank. Tie thread ends securely.

CLEANING THE FEED DOG

It is necessary to keep the feed dog teeth always cleaned in order to ensure smooth sewing.

1. Remove the needle and the presser foot.

2. Unscrew the needle plate set screws with a screw driver to take off the needle plate from the machine.

3. With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogged on the feed dog teeth.

4. Refit the needle plate.

CLEANING THE SHUTTLE RACE

Unplug the machine from the power supply.

To remove shuttle: Raise needle to its highest position and remove bobbin case. Turn levers away from shuttle and lift out retaining ring and shuttle, by grasping center pin. Clean the reverse side of feed dog with a small brush. Remove lint and thread from all parts of shuttle and wipe with a lightly oiled cloth.

To reassemble: Hold shuttle by center pin and fit carefully back into shuttle race, forming perfect circle with shuttle driver.. Replace retaining ring polished side out, making sure the bottom pin fits into notch. Lock retaining ring by turning levers back into position, Refit bobbin case with bobbin.

lever

shuttle

bobbin

shuttle driver

retaining ring

case

bobbin

lever

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