Euro-pro 377 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Model

EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

4400 Bois Franc,St. Laurent, QC,H4S 1A7

377/374/373/372/372H

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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,

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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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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

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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

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PRINCIPAL PARTS

1.Bobbin winder thread guide

2.Thread tension dial

3.Pattern selector dial

4.Bobbin winder spindle

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5.Bobbin winder stopper

6.Balance wheel

7.Stitch length dial

8.Reverse button

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8

9.Needle clamp and screw

( Model 377)

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13

12

11

(Accessories storage compartment)

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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

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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

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(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

( Model 373/372/372H)

HOW TO CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPL

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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

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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.

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A STRETCH needle is

stretch needle

recommended for stretch fabrics.

*

Do not use any needle which
is bent or blunted.

(4)

(3)

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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

1

lifter

2

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

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lever

groove

1

2

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

pin

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.

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To decrease tension.
turn screw counter-
clock wise.

STITCH LENGTH DIAL (Model 377 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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Model 377

setting
mark

REVERSE STITCH:

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

Model 374

stitch lengths

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.

Model E P 377

THE PATTERN SELECTOR

Model 3 74 Model 3 73/372/372H

(Model 377)

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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On most fabrics, these adjustments allow for various

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

SS

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SS

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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 PATTERN SELECTOR

( )

1 - 3

( )

4-6

7

( )

8

( )

( )

9

10

( )

( )

11

12

( )

( )

straight stitch

zigzag stitch

triple zigzag stretch stitch

triple straight stretch stitch

overlock stitch

smocking stitch

tricot stitch

shell stitch

automatic buttonhole sewing

( Model 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.

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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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1

3

2

4

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.

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latch

long finger

slot

tension spring

eyelet

notch

latch

THREADING THE NEEDLE

Install the spool pin behind the machine
(as shown in fig A ).

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

fig A

6, 7, 8

3

1

2

5

A

B

4

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

2. Draw the thread through the thread
guides on the top cover as

3. Hold the spool still with right hand, pull
the end of the thread between the
tension disk as shown in

4. Following the slotted threading path,

pull the thread down to the thread check

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

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and thread the needle from front to

,

rear , leave the thread about 15cm(6
inches) long underneath the presser
foot.

.

shown in Fig. 1 & 2. .¢Ù¢Ú

Fig. 3 .¢Û

5

.

6

8

B

1

2

5

3

6

7

4

8

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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

1

2

needle

thread

bobbin

thread

STRAIGHT STITCH AND ZIGZAG STITCH

Model 377 Model 374

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

zigzag foot

M ( )

(for straight gtitch)

1 - 5 (54321) (for zigzag stitch)

O ( )

or

0.3-4

A ( ) B ( )

(for straight stitch)

zigzag foot

or

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.

3

Model 373/372/372H

( ) (for straight stitch)

( ) (for zigzag stitch)

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zigzag foot

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C hanging S ewing Dir ections

1. Stop the machine, a nd turn the balance wheel toward you to

bring the nee dle down into the fabric. R aise the press er foot.

2. P ivot the fabric around the needle to c hange direction as

des ired.

3. Lower the pres s er foot and continue sewing.

F as tening S ea ms

1. F or fas tening the ends of s eams , press in the reversing

button and s ew severa l revers e stitches .

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

fabric away from you.

3. C ut threads on thread c utter a t the rear of presser bar or

with a pair of s cissors .

Lea ve a bout 15 cm (6 inches ) of hread hanging from the

nee dle eye.

thread c utter

TR IP LE S T R E TC H S T ITC H

If you wish to sew s tretch fa brics , this is the right stitc h to avoid thread brea king. This is also very s uitalbe
for sea ms that need great s trength,e .g.crutch s eams or pocket s eams .

TR IP LE S T R A IGHT S T R E TC H S TIT CH

Model 377

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

zigzag foot

M( ) 8( )

S.S.

(Model 374/373/372/372H)

Model 374

Model 373/372/372H

zigzag foot

TR IP LE Z IG Z A G S T RE TC H S TITC H

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

Model 377

zigzag foot

O( ) 7( )

S.S.

Model 374

Model 373/372/372H

zigzag foot

Note: * U se a S TR E TC H needle.

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

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TR IC OT ZIG ZA G S TIT CH

This s titch is ve ry s uitable for darning tea rs. It ca n
als o be used for reinforcing stretch materials and
sewing on fa bric parts.

Model 377

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

Note: *Use a S T R E T C H needle.

The s tretch ne edle effectively prevents
skipped s titches .

zigzag foot

A ( )

0.3 to 4

Model 374

zigzag foot

D ( )

0.5 to 4

Model 373/372/372H

zigzag foot

11( )

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S MOC KIN G S TIT CH

With a na rrow s trip of fabric directly under the line

of gathering, s titch over the ga the rs . The des ign will

be a s eries of small diamonds .

When smocking a garment, the s titching s hould be

done before the piece is s ewn into the ga rment.

Presser foot

Pattern sel ector

Stitch length dial

Model 377

zigzag foot

Model 374

A ( )

S.S.

Model 373/372/372H

zigzag foot

10( )

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OV E R L O C K S TIT CH

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

Model 377

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

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

over the edge.
Lower the pres s er foot a nd s tart sewing.
G uide the materia l lightly as s hown.

S ew on a piece of waste fabric to c heck the mac hine s etting.

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

to the right and just miss es the fabric edge.

Note: *Us e a ne edle.

zigzag foot

D ( ) 9( )

S.S.

S T R E T C H

Model 374

Model 373/372/372H

zigzag foot

The stretch needle effectively pre vents s kipped s titches .

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DO UB L E A CT ION S T IT C H

DO UB LE O VE R L O C K S TIT CH

(M odel E P 377 only)

This is a good s tilch to use in attaching or binding
elas tic fabrics and stretch lace, lingerie stretch knit.
The stitch is decora tive a s well a s us eful.

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

Model 377

zigzag foot

C ( )

1 to 2.5

Model 374

zigzag foot

F( )

1 to 2.5

Model 373/372/372H

DE C OR AT IVE E DG ING

Turn the raw edge under 2cm and pres s. P lace the
fabric right side up with the middle of the turnover
under the ce nter of the pres ser foot, s o that the
stitch s ews on to the fold a nd jus t over the raw edge
underne ath.

Us e this vers atile s titch to insert elas tic in garments.
S imply stitch elas tic into plac e, making sure it is
eve nly s paced. To do this, mark the correc t length
piece into qua rte rs , then match thes e markings with
center front and s ide sea ms.

P resser foot zigza g foot

P attern s elector

S titch le ngth dial

C ( )

S . S .

S E WIN G B UT TO NHOL ES

The built -in buttonhole mechanism of this ma chine makes it poss ible to s ew

button hole s in a short time without turning the materia l.

Model 377/374

Presser foot

Model 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 eplace the foot with

the trans parent buttonhole foot for s ewing 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:

(M odel E P 377 and 374 only)

,

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

* W hen s ewing very fine
fabrics a nd s ynthetics , de­ crea s e the pres sure of foot

0.5 to 1

* The mark on the stitch

length dia l s hows a range of

buttonhole sewing. An

adjus tme nt ca n be made

by s etting the ma rk, as

shown.

* Buttonhole s titch length is

adjus ta ble only on one side.

and s ew 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

stitches

for light

fabrics

Arrow

(S tart here)

S le igh

range of

stitch length

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SEWING BUTTONHOLES (Model 377 and 374)

1. Set the patter
through
an

d bobb

tow

ards you until th

2.Lower the foot and sew slowly u
the

n stop the machine at

3. Rais

e the nee

several stitches of bar tac

4. Rais

e the needle and set the selector at

rig

ht side o

bu

ttonhole. Stop t

5. Rais

e need
stitche
point . To lock thr
po

int of zigz

6. Cut the
no

t to damage the bar tacks.

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tor at

the ope

in threa

f butto

ning in the butto

dle and s

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(2).

et the se

k until the n

nhol

e the sam

he machine at

le and se

s of final ba

(5).

buttonhole open carefully u

t the sele

r tack. Stop the machine with the needle at

eads

ag widt

, set the pattern selecto

h). And sew a few st

. Then pass the needle threa

nhole foot and draw bo

s to the poi

ntil the d

lecto

e lengt

(4).

ctor at then s

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sing a seam ripper, taking ca

nt

esire

d length is sewn

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th need

en sew

(3).

SEWING BUTTONHOLES (Model 373/372/372H)

1. Set th

through the open

ne

wheel tow

2. Lower the foot and sew slow

th

3. Rais

se

4. Rais

5. Raise the nee
stitch
poi

6. Cu

Note

e patter

n selector at Th

edle and bobbin threa

ards yo

en stop th

veral s

left sid
butto

nt
t the bu

care not to da

: To make a

same p

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e the nee

e the nee

nhole

es of fin

(5).

dle and s

titches of bar tack u

dle and set the sel

e of but

tonhole just a

. Stop the m

dle and set the sel

al bar ta

ttonhole op

mage the ba

heavier buttonhole, sew

roced

ing in the b

u until the n

ure.

uttonhole fo

ds to the right side. Tu

(2).

et the selector a

s the sa

achin

e at

ck. Stop the m

en ca

refull

r tacks.

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en pass th

ot and dr

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omes to t

ly until a desired le

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ntil the n

ector at

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(4).

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t

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achine with th

y using a seam

twice b

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S E WIN G ZIP PE R S

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

Model 377

zipper foot

M( )

1 to 4

Model 374

zipper foot zipper foot

A( )

1 to 4

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

the bala nce whee l towards you. Replace the foot with the zipper

foot.

1. Pin or bas te the zipper tape to the fabric and pla ce the work-

piece in position under the foot.

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

left hand side.
* Whe n s tarting sewing, both nee dle and bobbin threa ds ends

should be put a way under the foot.

2. S ew on the right s ide of the zipper by guiding Zipper tee th

as close a s pos sible to the nee dle drop. Be fore the foot reac hes

the s lider on the z ipper tape, raise the foot and open the

zipper by kee ping the nee dle in the fabric.

Lower the foot and sew on the re maining of the sea m,

3. To se w the left s ide z ipper c hange pos ition of foot to bring

the foot to the le ft side of the ne edle. S ew on in the s ame

way as you did on the right side of zipper.

Model 373/372/372H

1-3( )

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

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HE MMING

(M odel 377 only)

P ress er foot

P attern s elector

S titch length dia l

hemmer foot

M( )

1 to 4

R ais e the foot and the nee dle to its highes t position. Repla ce the

foot with the hemmer foot.

F old over the fa bric edge by a bout 3mm (1 /8 inches ) a nd place it

under the foot. Secure the folded edge with a few stitches. Take

out the workpiece and draw the hem into the hemmer foot by

pulling on the threa ds .

Lower the foot and swe the hem.

During sewing, fold the fabric to the left a little and a llow it to

run into the hemmer foot.

Make sure that the fa bric does not move under the right ha lf of

the foot. T he fabric must be fed into the s croll of the he mmer

sufficiently so that the workpiece edge runs fre ely through the

groove unde r the foot.

hemmer foot

3mm

S E W ING B L IND HE MS

Presser foot

Pattern selector

Stitch length dial

blind hem foot

B ( )

(M odel 377/374/373/372/372H)

Model 377

Model 374

blind hem foot

E ( )

1 to 3

1 to 3

Model 373/372/372H

1. T urn up the hem to the desire d width and press. ( F ig. 1)

2. F old hem back aga ins t the right side of the ga rment with

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

right side of the garment folded. (F ig. 2)

3. P lace the ga rment unde r the foot s o that double-folded edge

runs a long the hemlguide and lower the foot.

S ew s lowly for better control, making s ure the narrow

zigza g stitches a re s ewn on the hem edge and wide zigz ag

s titches will just ca tc h one thread of folded edge. (F ig. 3)

4. U nfold the fa bric and you will have a bling stitc h 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 e dge

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(F ig. 4)

SEWING EMBROIDERY

English

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.

embroidery hoop

BUTTONS

Model 377

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)

Model 374

Model 373/372

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.

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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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FREE ARM SEWING

This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, but easily
converts to a free arm machine by removing the extension table.
The free arm enables you to sew tubular types of pieces more easily.
Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above.
You will find many uses for this free arm feature such as:

1. Mend elbows and knees of garments more easily.

2. Sew in sleeves more easily. This is especially true when sewing
smaller garments.

3. Applique, embroider or hem around edges of cuffs or pants legs.

4. Sew in elastic casings in skirts or pants at the waist line.

English

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TROUBLE SHOOTING: CAUSES AND REMEDIES

THREAD FORMS LOOPS

CAUSE

Thread tension not properly regulated
Needle thread properly threaded and/or bobbin thread
not properly wound

Thread size not suited to fabric

Thread check spring not working properly

SHRINKING OR PUCKERING OF THE SEAM

Tension too tight

Sewing foot pressure too strong

Needle and bobbin threads of poor quality
Bobbin thread unevenly wound

MACHINE DOES NOT RUN FREELY AND MAKES A NOLSE

Machine needs oiling
Dust and thread in shuttle
Wrong oil used, has now clogged machine
Drive belt tension too tight

REMEDY

Read instructions for regulating needle-and bobbin thread tension
Thread machine properly and/or wing bobbin thread correctly

See Size of needle and thread
Have spring replaced

Read instructions for regulating needle-and bobbin thread tensions
Read instructions for regulating sewing foot pressure

IRREGULAR STITCHES

Use top quality threads
Re-wind bobbin

Read instructions on how to oil
Read instructions on how to clean shuttle race
Clean machine carefully and re-oil with top quality oil
Loosen tension of drive belt

TROUBLE SHOOTING: CAUSES AND REMEDIES

NEEDLE THREAD BREAKS

CAUSE

Needle not properly threaded

Thread tension too tight

Something wrong with the needle

Thread is too heavy for needle

Thread check spring is broken

Needle not properly inserted

Needle plate, shuttle or sewing foot damaged

BOBBIN THREAD BREAKS

Bobbin thread entangled because of incorrectly wound bobbin

Bobbin thread not under tension spring on bobbin case

STITCHES ARE LEFT OUT

Needle not properly fitted on needle bar
Needle bent or blunt
Needle worn

NEEDLE BREAKS

Needle bent
Needle not properly fitted
Fabric too heavy or too hard
You are pulling on the fabric

REMEDY

Thread properly
loosen tension
Replace needle
Change
Have a new spring fitted
Insert needle properly
Replace

Wind bobbin correctly
Thread bobbin correctly

Fit needle properly
Replace
Replace

Replace
Fit needle properly
Use needle of correct size
Do not pull

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25 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this sewing machine for a period of 25 years from date of the original purchase, to
be free of defective parts due to imperfections in the workmanship and materials, subject to the following conditions,
exclusions and exceptions.

EURO-PRO Operating LLC will, at its option, repair or replace this sewing machine free of charge if it fails to operate
according to specifications due to factory defects in materials or workmanship within one year from date of purchase. For
25 years from date of purchase, EURO-PRO Operating LLC will repair or replace defective sewing machine head parts;
owner pays for labor charges. The sewing machine must be shipped freight and insurance prepaid to:

In U.S. :EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 Tel.: [phone]
In Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1A7 Tel.: [phone]

A copy of your sales receipt and $15.95 for handling and return packing/shipping charges must be included.*

The electrical equipment (motor, rheostat, control, light, electronic parts etc.) are warranted free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase. Non-durable parts including, without
limitation, needles, belts, bobbins, bulbs, bobbin cases, shuttles, springs, and parts which normally require replacement
are specifically excluded from this warranty.

This warranty is in effect provided the sewing machine is used only for normal household use

by the original purchaser
when new, and is given reasonable good care and proper maintenance in accordance with the accompanying instruction
book. The manufacturer is not held responsible for damage, normal wear, accident, abuse, neglect, negligence or if the
machine has been repaired by unqualified personnel.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or conventional
warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC if any, is limited to the specific obligations expressly
assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is EURO-PRO Operating LLC liable for any indirect,
incidental or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or
province to province.

*Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. We recommend you insure the package (as
damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty). Be sure to include a copy of your sales receipt and attach
a tag to the machine with your name, address and telephone number. Please include $15.95 to cover return
shipping and handling.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------­OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD

Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten (10) days of purchase. The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely
event of a product safety notification. By returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set
forth in the accompanying instructions.

RETURN TO: In US: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 Tel.: [phone]

In Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, QC, H4S 1A7 Tel.: [phone]

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Rev. 09/02B