Necchi FA16 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER

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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.

WARNING

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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 and/or cutting blade.

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

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National
legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
(European Union only)

For Europe only:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.

For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):

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 this appliance.

SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACIHNE

Names of Parts ............................................................... 2

Setting the Spool Pin ...................................................... 2

Standard Accessories.....................................................3

Extension Table .............................................................. 3

SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply ........................................4

Controlling the Sewing Speed ........................................5

Reverse Stitch Lever .......................................................5

Dropping the Feed Dog ..................................................5

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot..........................6

Changing the Presser Foot .............................................6

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ......................6

Changing Needles .......................................................... 7

Fabric and Needle Chart ................................................7

Winding the Bobbin ........................................................8

Removing the Bobbin .....................................................8

Winding the Bobbin ........................................................9

Inserting the Bobbin ..................................................... 10

Threading the Machine ................................................. 11

Needle Threader .......................................................... 12

Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ..................................... 12

Selecting the Stitch Pattern ..........................................13

Stitch Length Dial .........................................................13

Stitch Width Dial ........................................................... 13

Balancing Needle Thread Tension ................................14

SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch Sewing ..................................................15

Changing the Sewing Direction ....................................15

Use the Seam Guide ....................................................16

Turning a Square Corner .............................................. 16

Variable Needle Position ............................................... 16

SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES

Basic Zigzag ................................................................. 17

Overcasting ..................................................................17

Tricot Stitch (Multiple Zigzag Stitch) .............................18

Knit Stitch .....................................................................18

Straight Stretch Stitch ................................................... 19

Zigzag Stretch Stitch ....................................................19

Button Sewing ..............................................................20

4-Step Buttonhole ......................................................... 21

Corded Buttonhole ........................................................22

Zipper Application ....................................................23-25

Blind Hemming ............................................................26

SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHES

Shell Tuck ..................................................................... 27

Smocking ......................................................................27

Applique ........................................................................28

Pin Tucking ................................................................... 28

Satin Stitches ................................................................29

Decorative Stretch Stitches ..........................................29

SECTION 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog .......................30

Replacing the Bobbin Holder ........................................ 31

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 32

TABLE OF COTENTS

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SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACIHNE

Names of Parts

Bobbin winder stopper
Bobbin winder spindle
Spool pin
Bobbin winder thread guide
Thread guide
Thread take-up lever
Face plate
Thread cutter
Needle threader
Needle plate
Extension table (Accessory storage)
Hook cover plate
Hook cover plate release button
Thread tension dial
Reverse stitch lever
Stitch width dial
Stitch length dial
Pattern selector dial
Presser foot
Needle
Needle clamp screw
Foot holder
Setscrew
Carrying handle
Handwheel
Power switch
Machine socket
Drop feed lever
Free-arm
Presser foot lifter

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Setting the Spool Pin

Insert the spool pin into the hole as shown.

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Стандарòíûå àêñåññóàðû

1 Øïóëüêè
2 Набор игë
3 Ëàïêà äëÿ ïîòайногî øâà G
4 Ëàïêà äëÿ ìîëíèè E
5 Ëàïêà äëÿ ïåòëè J
6 Держаòåëü êàòóøêè áîльшой
7 Держаòåëü êàòушки малый
8 Вспарывàòåëü
9 Îòâåðòêà

Standard Accessories

q Bobbins
w Needle set
e Blind hemming foot G
r Zipper foot E
t Sliding buttonhole foot J
y Spool holder (large)
u Spool holder (small)
i Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
o Screwdriver

Extension Table

The extension table provides an extended sewing
area and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.
The accessories can be stored in the table.

Detaching the table:

Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.

Attaching the table:

Push the extension table, inserting the tab into the slot
until the table snaps into the machine.

q Extension table
w Tab
e Slot
r Accessory storage

Free-arm sewing

Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves,
waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments.
It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or
elbows.

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SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

z Turn the power switch off.
x Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.
c Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.
v Turn the power switch on.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine socket
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet

NOTE:

Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the
voltage shown on the machine conforms to your
electrical power.

WARNING :

While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such
as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the
power supply:

- when leaving the machine unattended.

- when attaching or removing parts.

- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the
machine will run intermittently.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” of a switch indicates the “off” position of
a switch.

For an appliance with a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other):
To reduce the risk of electrical 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.

The foot controller Model YC-482J-EC or TJC-150 is used
with this sewing machine (USA market only).

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Контроëü ñêîðîсти шитья

Íîжная педаль

Ñêорость шитья можно изменять при помощи
ïåдали. Чем сильнее давить на пеäàëü, òåì
âûøå ñêорость шитья.

Кнопка ревåðñà

Ïîêа вы нажимаеòå на кнопку реверса,
áóäåò øèòü â îáðàтном направлении.

машина

Контроëü ñêîðîсти шитья

Íîжная педаль

Ñêорость шитья можно изменять при помощи
ïåдали. Чем сильнее давить на пеäàëü, òåì
âûøå ñêорость шитья.

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Controlling the Sewing Speed

Foot control

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.

Reverse Stitch Lever

Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse.
The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed.

Dropping the Feed Dog

The drop feed lever is located underneath the free-arm
bed on the front side of the machine.

To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the
arrow, as illustrated.

To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of
the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward
you.

The feed dog must be up for regular sewing.

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Ïîäúåì è îïóскание прижимной лапки

Рычаг поäъема прижимной лапки поднимаеò è
îïóñêàåт прижимную лапку.
Âû ìîæåòå ïîднять лапку на 0,6 см выше
обычногî ïîëîжения для быстрой смены
прижимной лапки или для беспрепятñòâенногî
ðàçìåùåíèè îáъемных маòериалîâ ïîд лапкой.

1 Îïóùенное поëîжение
2 Обычное поäíÿòîå ïîëîжение
3 Наивысшее поëîжение

Смена прижимной лапки

ВНИМАНИЕ!

Ïåðåд сменой прижимной лапки îòêëþ÷èòå
ïèòàíèå.
Âñåãäà èñïîëüçóéòå òîëüêî ïîäõîдящую лапкó
для выбранногî îáðàзца. Из-за неправильной
лапки моæåт сломаòüñÿ èãëà.

Êак снять прижимную лапку

Ïîâернитå ìàõîâîå êîëåñî ïðîòèâ ÷àñîâîé
ñòðåëêè è ïîднимитå èãëó â âåðõíåå ïîëîжение.
Ïîднимите прижимную лапку и нажмите на
рычаг позади держаòåля лапки.

1 Рычаг

Êак пристегнуть прижимную лапку

Ðàñïîëîæèòе выбранную прижимную лапку так,
÷òîáû ñòержень нахîдился прÿìî ïîд выемкой
держаòåëÿ.
Îïóñòèòе держаòåль лапки и пристегните лапку.

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot,
or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot.
q Lowered position
w Normal up position
e Extra up position

Changing the Presser Foot

To r em o ve :

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
q Lever

CAUTION:

Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.
Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. The
wrong foot can cause the needle to break. Do not push
the lever down to prevent it from being broken.

To attach:

Place the desired presser foot, so that the pin on the foot
lies just under the groove on the foot holder. Lower the
presser foot lifter to lock the foot in place.
w Groove
e Pin

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

WARNING :

Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching the foot holder.

To r em o ve :

Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with
a screwdriver and remove the foot holder.

To attach:

Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole
in the presser bar. Fit the setscrew into the hole. Tighten
the screw by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.
q Setscrew
w Foot holder
e Hole
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Смена игë

ВНИМАНИЕ!

Ïåðåд заменой игë îòêëþ÷àéòå ïèòàíèå
машины.

1. Ïîâернитå ìàõîâîå êîëåñî ïðîòèâ ÷àñîâîé
ñòðåëêè è ïîднимитå èãëó â âåðõíåå ïîëîжение.
Îïóñòèòе прижимную лапку.
Ослабьòå âèíò èãîльногî ñòержня, повернув егî
ïðîòèâ ÷àñîâîé ñòðåëêè.
Âûòàùèòå èãлу из зажима

1 Винт зажима игëû

2. Âñòàâüòå íîâóþ èãлу в зажим плоскîé
ñòороной îò ñåáÿ.
Âñòàâëÿÿ èãлу в зажим, поäòîлкнитå åå êàê
ìîæíî âûøå è çàтянитå âèíò, ïîâернув егî ïî
÷àñîâîé ñòðåëêå.

2 Ñòîïîð
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Changing Needles

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle.

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the
presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.

z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
q Needle clamp screw

x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with
the flat side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp,
push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the
needle clamp screw firmly.
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e Flat side

To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (glass, etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle.
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Fabric and Needle Chart

•Forgeneralsewing,useneedlesize11/75or14/90.

•Anethreadandneedleshouldbeusedforsewing 

lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.

•Heavyfabricsrequireaneedlelargeenoughtopierce

the fabric without fraying the needle thread.

•Alwaystestthethreadandneedlesizeonasmallscrap

of the fabric that will be used for actual sewing.

•Ingeneral,usethesamethreadfortheneedleand 

bobbin.

NOTE:

When sewing stretch fabrics, very fine fabrics and

 synthetics,useabluetipneedle(PartNo.990311000,

sold separately). The blue tip needle effectively
prevents skipped stitches.

Fine

Medium

Silk #80-100

Cotton #80-100

Synthetic #80-100

Heavy

weight

Denim

Tweed

Coating

Quilting

Lawn

Georgette

Tricot

Organza

Crepe

Sheeting

Jersey

Broadcloth

Fleece

#9/65-11/75

Thread Needle

Silk #50

Cotton #50-80

Synthetic #50-80

#11/75-14/90

Silk #30-50

Cotton #40-50

Synthetic #40-50

#14/90-16/100

Fabric

NOTE:

 3x#14/90needlesareincludedintheenvelop.

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Óстановка катóøêè íà êàòóøêîäåðæатель

À Óñòановитå íà ñòержень êàòóøêó, ðàçìàòûâàÿ

íèòêу по направлению, покàзанном на рисунке.
Ñâåðху наденьòå áîльшой держаòåëü è ïëîòíî
зафиксируйтå íà êàòóøêå.

1 Держаòåëü êàòóøêè áîльшой

 Ìалый держаòåëü èñïîëüçóåòñÿ äëÿ
маленьких или узких êàòóøåê.

2 Держаòåëü êàòушки малый

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Winding the Bobbin

Setting the spool

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread
coming off the spool as illustrated.

A: Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of
thread.
q Large spool holder

B: For a small spool, use the small spool holder.
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Removing the Bobbin

z Push the hook cover plate release button to the right
and remove the cover plate.

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x Lift out the bobbin.
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Íàìîòêà øïóëüêè

1. Вытянитå íèòü ñ êàòушки. Направьòå íèòü çà
íèòенаправитåëü âåðõíåé íèòè. Ïðîтянитå íèòü
÷åðåз направитåëü øïóльной нити.

1 Íèòенаправитåëü âåðõíåé íèòè
2 Направитåëü øïóльной нити

2. Пропуñòèòå íèòü ñêâîçü îòâерстие в шпуëüêå
изнутри íàðóæó. Óñòановитå øïóëüêó íà
шпиндеëü ìîòàëêè.

3 Шпиндеëü ìîòàëêè

3. Ïîäòîлкнитå øïóльку вправî.

4. Óдерживàÿ ñâîáîдный конец нити в ðóêå,

надавитå íà ïåäàëü. Îñòановите машину после
íåñêîльких обороòîâ è îáðåæüòå ñâîáîäíûé
êîíåö íèòè áлизко к шпуëüêå.

5. Ñíîâа нажмитå íà ïåäàëü. Êîãäà øïóëüêà
áóäåò ïîлностью намоòана, машина
îñòановитñÿ àâòîìàтически. Вернитå øïóëüêó â
ïåðâîíàчальное поëîжение, îòîдвинув
шпиндеëü âëåâî, è îáðåæüòå íèòü êàê ïîêàçàíî
на рисункå.

ПРИМЕЧАНИЕ:

Ïîëîжение стопора намоòêè øïóëüêè ìîæíî
ðåãóлировàть в зависимости îò òðåáóåìîãî
êîличестве нитки на шпульке (например,
íàïîëовину намоòàíà èëè ïîлностью
íàìîòана). При помощи îòâåðтки ослабьòå âèíò
íà îдин оборот или меньше тàê, ÷òîáû
îтрегулировàòü ïîëîжение стопора намоòêè. Íå
îòâîðà÷èâàéòå âèíò ïîлностью. Снова затянитå
винт и зафиксируйтå ïîëîжение стопора
íàìîòêè.

Winding the Bobbin

z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread
under the thread guide.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winding thread
guide.
q Thread guide
w Bobbin winding thread guide

x Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from
the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
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c Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right.

v Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and start

the machine.
Stop the machine when the bobbin has been wound a
few layers, and cut the thread close to the bobbin.

b Start the machine again. When the bobbin is fully
wound, it will stop automatically.
Stop the machine and return the bobbin winder spindle
to its original position by moving it to the left, and cut
the thread with a pair of scissors. Remove the bobbin
from the bobbin winder spindle.

NOTE:
The machine will not sew until the spindle has been
returned to the left.

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