Cover Pro 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated
15 Watts.
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 sewing machine is used by
or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing
machine and foot controller free from 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.
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 this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
796-800-006 (E)
Printed in Taiwan
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Names of Parts ..................................................................................................2
Standard Accessories ........................................................................................3
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ...................................................4
Controlling Sewing Speed..................................................................................4
How to Turn the Handwheel...............................................................................5
Opening and Closing the Looper Cover.............................................................5
Extension Table .................................................................................................5
Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot................................................................6
Removing the Presser Foot ...............................................................................6
Attaching the Presser Foot.................................................................................6
Adjustment of Foot Pressure..............................................................................6
Adjustment of Stitch Length ...............................................................................7
Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio ................................................................ 7
Changing Needle ...............................................................................................8
How to use the needle threader/holder .................................................................... 8
Setting the Thread Guide Bar ............................................................................9
Setting the Spool Cones ....................................................................................9
Threading the Machine ....................................................................................10
Threading the needles............................................................................................ 11
How to use the threader .........................................................................................12
Threading the looper .............................................................................................. 13
STITCH TYPES
Triple Cover Stitch............................................................................................15
Balancing the thread tension.................................................................................. 15
Cover Stitch......................................................................................................16
Balancing the thread tension.................................................................................. 17
Chain Stitch......................................................................................................18
Balancing the thread tension.................................................................................. 18
Finishing the Seam ..........................................................................................19
Beginning of the seam............................................................................................ 19
End of the seam ..................................................................................................... 19
Knotting the threads ............................................................................................... 19
Removing the Fabric in the Middle of the Stitching..........................................20
Hemming with the Cover Stitch........................................................................21
Free Arm Hemming ..........................................................................................21
Triple Cover Stitch Applications........................................................................22
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Feed Dogs and Looper Area.......................................................23
Replacing the Light Bulb ..................................................................................23
Troubleshooting................................................................................................24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Names of Parts
q Differential feed dial
w Stitch length dial
e Handwheel
r Spool stand
t Spool holder
y Spool pin
u Thread guide bar
i Thread guide plate
o Thread guide post
!0 Looper thread tension dial
!1 Carrying handle
!2 Right needle thread tension dial
!3 Pressure adjusting screw
!4 Center needle thread tension
dial
!5 Left needle thread tension dial
!6 Looper
!7 Looper release knob
!8 Looper thread take-up lever
!9 Looper cover
@0 Power switch
@1 Machine socket
@2 Presser foot lifter
@3 Presser foot holder
@4 Thread cutter
@5 Extension table
@6 Needle plate
@7 Attachment mount
@8 Presser foot
@9 Left needle (#80/12)
#0 Center needle (#80/12)
#1 Right needle (#80/12)
#2 Feed dogs
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Standard Accessories
qSet of needles: 2 X #80/12, 3 X #90/14
(Schmetz EL X 705)
wScrewdriver (Large)
e Screwdriver (Small)
rTweezers
tNets
ySpool holder caps
uLint brush
iNeedle threader
o Attachment screws (for fixing optional accessories)
(Refer to the instruction sheet of the optional
accessory)
!0 Accessory box
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
1 Turn off the power switch, and connect the
machine plug to the machine socket.
2 Connect the power supply plug to your power
supply.
3 Turn on the power switch.
Controlling Sewing Speed
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the
machine runs.
Step on the foot control with the presser foot lifter up, and
practice controlling the speed.
For Your Safety:
* While the machine is in operation, always keep your
eyes on the sewing area, and do not touch any moving
parts such as the thread take-up lever, loopers,
handwheel or needles.
*Always disconnect the machine from the power
supply:
— when leaving the machine unattended.
— when attaching or removing parts.
— when threading or cleaning the machine.
* Do not place anything on the foot control,
except when the machine is in use.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine socket
r Power supply plug
t Power supply
y Speed controller
q Foot control
Operating Instructions:
• The symbol “O” of a switch indicates the
“off” position of a switch.
• For appliances with a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other): To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Foot controller Model YC-482-J
is for use with sewing
machine model 1000P.
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How to Turn the Handwheel
Always turn the handwheel toward you
(Counterclockwise).
q Handwheel
Opening and Closing the Looper Cover
To open: (A)
While pushing with the thumb to the right as far as it will
go, pull the looper cover toward you.
To close: (B)
Lift the looper cover and push it against the machine.
The looper cover snaps into its position automatically.
q Looper cover
Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing surface and
can be easily removed for free arm sewing.
Detaching the table:
Pull the table away from the machine.
q Extension table
Attaching the table:
Align the pin on the table with the hole in the machine.
Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.
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e Hole
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Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot
By raising or lowering the presser foot lifter, the presser
foot goes up or down.
* While in operation, keep the presser foot lowered
except when threading the machine or test
running without threads.
NOTE:
Thread tension will be released when the presser foot
lifter is raised.
q Presser foot
w Presser foot lifter
Removing the Presser Foot
1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine.
2Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle.
Raise the presser foot.
3Press the lever located on the back of the foot
holder. The presser foot will drop off.
q Handwheel
w Lever
e Foot holder
Attaching the Presser Foot
1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine.
2 Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot
lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
3 Lower the foot holder to lock the foot into place.
4 Raise the presser foot lifter to check that the
presser foot is secure.
q Foot holder
w Groove
e Pin
Adjustment of Foot Pressure
It is not necessary to adjust the presser foot’s pressure
for normal sewing.
When you sew heavy or lightweight fabrics, turn the
adjusting screw:
–– clockwise for heavyweight fabric.
–– counterclockwise for Iight weight fabric.
* For regular sewing, set the adjusting screw so
the head protrudes 10 mm from the top of the
machine.
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w To increase
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