Necchi 270 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Safety instructions

Like any other electrical device, a sewing machine
can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries.To
avoid this, and in order to work safely:

• Before initial use of your sewing machine, read
these operating instructions thoroughly.

• Keep the operating instructions in a suitable place
near the machine. When passing the appliance on
to others, always enclose the operating
instructions.

• Always disconnect the power supply when leaving
the machine unattended. This will prevent the risk
of accidents if the machine is switched on
accidentally.

• First pull the power plug before changing the bulb
or performing maintenance work on the machine.

This will prevent possibly life-threatening electric
shocks.

• Do not remove the plug from the socket by pulling
on the cable. Always grip the plug and not the
cable when pulling out the power plug.

• Only use the sewing machine in dry rooms.

Don’t use the machine in wet condition and

location.

• In case of any visible damage on the machine, the
foot switch or the power cable: Have the damage
repaired by Customer Service before using the
sewing machine again.

• Never let children or elderly persons handle the
machine unsupervised because they may not
properly appreciate the possible dangers. Keep
electrical appliances outside the reach of children.

• Never use the machine when the ventilation
apertures are blocked. Keep the ventilation
apertures of the machine and the foot switch free
from fluff, dust and waste material.

• Don’t let children play with sewing machine.

• Never use the machines if the air went are blocked
keep the air wends free form dust, fusel and
leftovers.

• Never place anything on the foot controller.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

Warning against injuries
and material damages:

According to legislation, you as the user of an
electrical appliance are responsible for preventing
possible accidents through safety-conscious
behaviour:

• Keep your work space tidy. An untidy workplace
can lead to accidents.

• Provide adequate lighting when working!

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,as these
can be caught in the moving parts. You should also
wear a hair net if you have long hair.

• Avoid abnormal posture. Remain steady and in a
well-balanced position at all times.

• Be alert! Pay attention to what you are doing.
Always take a rational approach to your work.
Never work with the sewing machine if you are
unable to concentrate or if you are feeling unwell!

If accidents occur as a result of handling the machine
with insufficient care, or failure to follow the safety
instructions in this manual, then the manufacturer
cannot accept liability.

Please use for your sewing machine the ZHEJIANG
FOUNDER presser foot, type KD-2902.
Power rating: 220 - 240V ~ , 50Hz
Current rating: 1.0A
Protection Class : II

The sound pressure level under normal operating
conditions is 78dB (A).

If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similar qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.

Never place anything on the foot controller.

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted
municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information
regarding the collection systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or
dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the
groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging
your health and well-being.
When replacing old appliances with new once,
the retailer is legally obligated to take
back your old appliance for disposal
at least for free of charge.

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CONTENTS

Name of parts ........................................................................................... 3-4

Accessories................................................................................................. 5

Before sewing (Power supply and sewing lamp).......................................... 6

Removing extension table ........................................................................... 7

Free-arm sewing.......................................................................................... 7

Winding the bobbin ......................................................................................8

Removing bobbin case and bobbin.............................................................. 9

Inserting bobbin into bobbin case ................................................................9

Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race....................................................... 10

Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading ...................................... 11

Drawing up the bobbin thread.................................................................... 12

Changing sewing directions....................................................................... 12

Levelling machine ................................................................................... 13

Adjusting thread tension ............................................................................14

Regulating the presser foot pressure ......................................................... 15

Insert “darning plate“.................................................................................. 15

Changing needle ....................................................................................... 16

Fabric-Thread-Needle-table....................................................................... 17

Sewing (pattern selector) and operation table............................................ 18

To start sewing .......................................................................................... 19

How to finish stitches................................................................................. 20

Straight stitch............................................................................................. 21

Zigzag sewing............................................................................................ 21

Automatic embroidery................................................................................ 21

Overcasting ............................................................................................... 22

Straight and zigzag stretch stitches ...........................................................22

Blind stitch............................................................................................ 23-24

Button sewing ............................................................................................ 25

Binding ...................................................................................................... 25

Zipper sewing ............................................................................................26

Buttonhole sewing ..................................................................................... 27

Hemming................................................................................................... 28

Twin needle............................................................................................... 29

Embroidery................................................................................................ 29

Quilter........................................................................................................ 30

Seam guide ............................................................................................... 30

Maintenance (Cleaning and oiling) ............................................................ 31

Checking performance problems-Troubleshooting ................................... 32

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NAME OF PARTS (FRONT VIEW)

1. Thread tension dial

2. Pattern selector dial

3. Spool pins

4. Bobbin winder stopper

5. Hand wheel

6. Stitch length dial

7. Thread guide and needle clamp

8. Extension table

9. Shuttle cover

10. Presser foot

11. Reverse button

12. Face cover

13. Take up lever

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

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REAR VIEW

1. Bobbin winder spindle

2. Upper thread guide

3. Presser foot lever

4. Thumb screw

5. Needle plate

1

3

4

5

2

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ACCESSORIES

Bobbin

Felt

Zigzag foot

(on machine)

Buttonhole foot

Button foot

Zipper foot

Buttonhole cutter

Screw driver

Needle

#11 #14

Darning plate

Narrow hem foot

Quilting guide

Seam guide

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BEFORE SEWING

1. Fit plug into the machine.

2. Insert plug into the main socket.

3. Sewing speed can be varied by the foot
control.

CAUTION: When the machine is not being used, when cleaning it or changing its

lamp, disconnect it from the electric outlet.

Bulb replacement:

1. Open face cover in direction of arrow.

2. Remove bulb by unscrewing it
counter-clockwise.

3. Install a new bulb by screwing it in
clockwise.

4. Use a 15 watt bulb. (max)

Power supply / Power supply plug

Speed Controller

Power supply

Plug receptacle
machine plug

Sew lamp

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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE

Hold the left end of the table and pull it
out in direction of the arrow.

FREE-ARM SEWING

1. This sewing machine can be used as
a flat bed machine but easily converts
to a free arm machine by removing
the extension table.

2. Especially useful for sewing sleeves,
pant legs, tubular fabrics etc. more
easily.

3. To sew tubular items just slip the
sleeve or leg of pants on the free arm
as shown on the illustration.

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5 cm thread

WINDING THE BOBBIN

1. Release coupling knob.

2. Thread as shown.

3. When bobbin is filled, re-engage
coupling knob.

Push bobbin winder spindle in direction of
the arrow. When bobbin winding is
completed, return spindle to its original
position.

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

Correct

Screw

Winder spindle

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REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN

1. Raise the needle to its highest
position and open shuttle race cover.

3. Release the latch and the bobbin will fall out
easily.

INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE

1. Pull 5 cm of thread from bobbin and
insert it into bobbin case as shown.

3. Pull the thread through the slot and under the
tension spring and draw out about 10 cm of
thread.

2. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin
case and pull the bobbin case out of
the machine.

2. Guide the end of thread into the slot.

Slot

Hinged latch

5 cm

10 cm

Tension spring