Husqvarna E10 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

E10

This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594

• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric

shock:

• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 10W (110V-120V), 15W (220-240V).

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, ﬁ re,

electric shock, or injury to persons:

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children and inﬁ rm persons.

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

• Keep ﬁ ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.

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

• Do not use bent needles.

• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deﬂ ect the needle causing it to break.

• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.

• Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations!

As the owner of a new sewing machine, you will enjoy precision quality stitching on all types of fabrics, from multiple layers of denim to delicate silks.

Your sewing machine offers the ultimate in simplicity and ease of operation. For your safety and to fully enjoy the many advantages and ease of operation of your sewing machine, we recommend that you read all the important safeguards and use and care instructions in this instruction book.

May we suggest that before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover the many features and advantages by going through this instruction book, step by step, while seated at your sewing machine.

To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary.

LIST OF CONTENTS

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ....................................................................5

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................7

FITTING THE SNAP-IN ACCESSORY BOX .............................................................8

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE ............................................9

Foot control ...............................................................................................................9

Sewing light ...............................................................................................................9

CHANGING THE BULB ...........................................................................................10

TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LEVER/ADJUST PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ...11

ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT SHANK/ANKLE .............................................12

WINDING THE BOBBIN ..........................................................................................13

INSERTING THE BOBBIN ......................................................................................14

INSERTING THE NEEDLE .....................................................................................15

THREADING THE UPPER THREAD ......................................................................16

THREAD TENSION .................................................................................................17

BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD ..................................................................18

REVERSE SEWING/REMOVING THE FABRIC/CUTTING THE THREAD ............19

MATCHING NEEDLE / FABRIC / THREAD ............................................................20

STRAIGHT STITCHING ..........................................................................................21

ZIGZAG STITCHING ...............................................................................................22

HOW TO SEW BUTTONHOLES .............................................................................23

BLIND HEM .............................................................................................................25

ZIPPERS AND PIPING ...........................................................................................26

3-STEP ZIG-ZAG ....................................................................................................27

STITCH SELECTION ..............................................................................................28

MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................29

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ...............................................................................30

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE

1. Thread tension dial

2. Presser foot pressure

3. Thread take-up lever

4. Thread cutting

5. Presser foot

6. Needle plate

7. Accessories box

8. Bobbin stop

9. Stitch length dial

10. Stitch display

11. Reverse sewing lever

12. Spool pin

13. Bobbin winder

14. Hole for second spool pin

15. Hand wheel

16. Stitch selector dial

17. Power switch

18. Main plug socket

19. Bobbin thread guide

20. Upper thread guide

21. Handle

22. Presser foot lever

ACCESSORIES

1. All purpose foot

2. Zipper foot

3. Satin stitch foot

4. Blind hem foot 5 Buttonhole foot

6. L-screwdriver

7. Seam ripper/ brush

8. Oil bottle

9. Second spool pin

10. Spool holders (2x)

11. Pack of needles

12. Seam guide

13. Bobbins (3x)

14. Darning plate

15. Felt pad

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FITTING THE SNAP-IN ACCESSORY BOX

Keep the snap-in accessory box horizontal, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1)

To open, lift up at the point of the arrow. (2)

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE

Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) A polarized plug must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet.

(2)

Attention:

Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.

Foot control

Foot control regulates the sewing speed. (3)

Attention:

Consult a qualiﬁ ed electrician if in doubt as to how to connect machine to power source.

Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. The appliance must be used with the foot controller:

- For USA and Canada, 110-120V: 4C-316B

- For Australia, 240V: 4C-326G

- For Europe, 220-240V: 4C-316C or 4C-326C

Sewing light

Press main switch (A) for power and light on. (“ l “)

For USA and Canada

For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to ﬁ t in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not ﬁ t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁ t, contact a qualiﬁ ed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

CHANGING THE BULB

Attention:

Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the plug from the main socket!

Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V) or 15 watts (220-240V).

- Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1)

- Remove the cover (B).

- Unscrew the bulb and ﬁ t new one (C). (2)

- Replace the cover and tighten screw.

Should there be any problem, ask your local dealer for advice.

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