www.toews.com
New Home 1722S
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
Instruction Manual
NH1722S
www.toews.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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, 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.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
www.toews.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
SECTION 1. NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts ........................................................................ 2
Standard Accessories .............................................................. 3
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply .....................................4
Before Using Your Sewing Machine......................................... 4
For Your Safety ........................................................................ 4
Polarized Plug .......................................................................... 4
Controlling Sewing Speed........................................................ 4
Setting Spool Pins.................................................................... 5
Presser Foot Lifter ................................................................... 5
Thread Cutter ........................................................................... 5
Accessory Box ......................................................................... 5
Extension Table........................................................................ 6
• Detaching the table................................................................ 6
• Attaching the table ................................................................. 6
Changing Needle ..................................................................... 6
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder ................................... 6
• To remove .............................................................................. 6
• To attach ................................................................................ 6
Changing Presser Foot ............................................................ 7
• To remove .............................................................................. 7
• To attach ................................................................................ 7
Presser Foot Types.................................................................. 7
• Zigzag foot ............................................................................. 7
• Automatic buttonhole foot ...................................................... 7
• Zipper foot.............................................................................. 7
• Straight stitch foot .................................................................. 8
• Satin stitch foot ...................................................................... 8
Selecting Needle and Fabric .................................................... 9
Bobbin Winding ...................................................................... 10
• Removing bobbin case ........................................................ 10
• Bobbin winding .................................................................... 10
• Inserting bobbin ................................................................... 12
Threading the Machine .......................................................... 13
• Threading the machine ........................................................ 13
• Needle threader ................................................................... 13
• Drawing up bobbin thread....................................................14
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a
Straight Stitch......................................................................... 14
• Correct tension .................................................................... 14
• Tension is too tight ...............................................................14
• Tension is too loose ............................................................. 15
Adjust bobbin tension............................................................. 15
Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch .............
• Correct tension .................................................................... 15
• Tension is too tight ...............................................................15
• Tension is too loose ............................................................. 15
Stitch Pattern Selector ........................................................... 16
Stitch Length Control ............................................................. 16
Stitch Width Control ............................................................... 16
Reverse Stitch Control ...........................................................16
15
SECTION 3. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING
Straight Stitch......................................................................... 17
• Starting to sew ..................................................................... 17
• Finishing sewing .................................................................. 17
Use the Seam Guides ............................................................ 17
Turn a Square Corner ............................................................ 17
Variable Needle Position........................................................ 18
Topstitching ............................................................................ 18
Zipper Sewing ........................................................................ 18
• Fabric preparation................................................................ 18
• To sew.................................................................................. 19
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ........................................... 20
Darning...................................................................................20
SECTION 4. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING
Basic Zigzag........................................................................... 21
Satin Stitching ........................................................................ 21
Monogramming ...................................................................... 22
Applique ................................................................................. 22
Bar Tacking ............................................................................ 23
Button Sewing ........................................................................ 32
Overcasting Stitch .................................................................. 24
SECTION 5. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE STITCHES
Blind Hem Stitch..................................................................... 25
Lace Work .............................................................................. 25
Shell Stitch ............................................................................. 26
Multiple Zigzag Stitch ............................................................. 26
• Seam finishing ..................................................................... 26
• Mending ...............................................................................26
Box Stitch ............................................................................... 27
Decorative Stitch Patterns ..................................................... 27
SECTION 6. STRETCH STITCHES
Straight Stretch ...................................................................... 28
Rick-rack Stretch.................................................................... 28
Overcast Stretch Stitching ..................................................... 29
• Starting to sew ..................................................................... 29
Smocking ............................................................................... 29
• To sew.................................................................................. 29
Serging................................................................................... 30
Elastic Stretch Stitch .............................................................. 30
Decorative Stretch Patterns ................................................... 31
SECTION 7. BUTTONHOLE
Buttonhole .............................................................................. 32
• Preparation for sewing......................................................... 32
• To sew.................................................................................. 32
• To adjust buttonhole stitch density ....................................... 34
Corded Buttonhole ................................................................. 34
SECTION 8. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb ........................................................ 35
Cleaning the Feed Dogs ........................................................ 35
Cleaning the Shuttle Race ..................................................... 36
• Cleaning the shuttle area..................................................... 36
• Replacing shuttle assembly .................................................36
Oiling the Machine ................................................................. 37
• Oil behind the face cover ..................................................... 37
• Oil the shuttle area............................................................... 37
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 38
1
www.toews.com
SECTION 1. NAMES OF PARTS
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
Names of Parts
1
Stitch pattern selector
2
Reverse stitch control
3
Stitch width control
4
Stitch length control
5
Bobbin winder spindle
6
Spool pins
7
Bobbin winding tension disc
8
Upper needle thread guide
9
Thread take-up lever
10
Thread tension dial
11
Face cover
12
Thread cutter
13
Needle threader
14
Needle plate
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
7
16
6
5
4
3
2
1
21
15
Extension table (Accessory box)
16
Carrying handle
17
Handwheel
18
Power switch
19
Machine socket
20
Free-arm
21
Presser foot lifter
22
Presser foot holder
23
Thumb screw
24
Presser foot
25
Needle clamp screw
26
Needle
27
Foot control
20
18
19
22
25
27
26
23
24
2
www.toews.com
Standard Accessories
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
1 Bobbins
2 Needles
3 Automatic buttonhole foot
4 Straight stitch foot
5 Satin stitch foot
6 Zipper foot
7 1/4” seam foot
8 Even foot
9 Quilting guide for even foot
10 Seam ripper (buttonhole opener)
11 Screwdriver
13 Screwdriver
14 Foot control
15 Hard cover
12 3
45 67
8910
11 12 13
14 15
3
www.toews.com
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
Connecting Machine to Power Supply
1
Power supply plug
2
Power switch
3
Outlet
4
Machine socket
5
Machine plug
6
Sewing light
Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage
and frequency shown on the machine conform to your
electrical power.
2
1
3
1. Turn off the power switch .
2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket .
3. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet .
4. Turn on the power switch .
2
5
1
2
4
3
Before Using Your Sewing Machine
Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a
waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine
with thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may
appear.
For Y our Safety
* While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing
area. 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 any parts
- When cleaning the machine
* Do not place anything on the foot control, when not
sewing.
Controlling Sewing Speed
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
4
5
4
www.toews.com
Setting Spool Pins
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
1
Spool pin
The spool pins are used for holding the spools of thread
when feeding the thread to the machine.
To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down for storage.
Presser Foot Lifter
1
Presser foot lifter
2
Normal up position
3
Highest position
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise it about 1/4” (0.6 cm) higher than the normal
up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help
place heavy fabric under the foot.
1
3
2
3
1
2
Thread Cutter
1
Thread cutter
You do not need a pair of scissors to cut threads after
sewing. Simply use the built-in thread cutter.
Accessory Box
Open the cover of the accessory box toward you. The
sewing accessories are conveniently located in the box.
1
5
www.toews.com
Extension Table
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
• Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated, for
“free-arm” sewing of cuffs and sleeves.
• Attaching the table
Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.
Extension table
1
Pin
2
Holes
3
4
Tab
5
Free-arm
Changing Needle
1
Needle clamp screw
2
Needle clamp
1
Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering
the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by
turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
needle clamp .
2
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the
flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the
needle clamp , push it up as far as it goes. Tighten
the needle clamp screw firmly by turning it clockwise.
3
To see if the needle is good, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (e.g needle plate or glass).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs
in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
2
2
2
1
5
2
3
1
Flat side
1
w
zx
q
Needle
4
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder
q Thumb screw
w Foot holder
e Presser bar
• To remove
Remove the thumb screw q by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver.
• To attach
Match the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded
hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumb screw q into
the hole. Tighten the screw q by turning it clockwise with
screwdriver.
c
q
w
e
q
6
www.toews.com
Changing Presser Foot
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
1
Lever
2
Groove
3
Pin
• To remove
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its
highest position. Raise the presser foot.
Press the lever on the back of the foot holder. The
presser foot will drop off.
• To attach
Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lines
up directly below the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.
1
3
2
Presser Foot Types
• Zigzag foot
Use this foot for both straight and zigzag stitching.
For:Straight stitch (page 17)
Topstitching (page 18)
Basic zigzag (page 21)
Button sewing (page 23)
Overcasting stitch (page 24)
Blind hem stitch (page 25)
Lace work (page 25)
Shell stitch (page 26)
Multiple zigzag stitch (page 26)
Box stitch (page 27)
Decorative stitch patterns (page 27)
Straight stretch (page 28)
Rick-rack stretch (page 28)
Overcast stretch stitching (page 29)
Smocking (page 29)
Serging (page 30)
Elastic stretch stitch (page 30)
Decorative stretch patterns (page 31)
1
3
2
• Automatic buttonhole foot
Use this foot for one step automatic buttonholing.
Simply set a button on the guide of this foot and depress
the foot control. You can sew exactly the same length of
the buttonhole as the button.
For:Automatic buttonhole (page 32)
Corded buttonhole (page 34)
• Zipper foot
The edge of the foot guides the zipper and keeps the
seam straight.
For:Zipper sewing (page 19)
7
www.toews.com
• Straight stitch foot
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
Use this foot exclusively for straight stitching with the
center needle position.
For:Straight stitch (page 17)
Topstitching (page 18)
Straight stretch (page 28)
• Satin stitch foot
Use this foot for satin stitch and outlining applique.
For: Satin stitching (page 21)
Monograming (page 22)
Applique (page 22)
Bar tacking (page 23)
8
www.toews.com
Selecting Needle and Fabric
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or 14. A fine 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.
In the needle set, there is one each of sizes 11, 14, 16, and 18, and a blue needle.
Use the blue needle to eliminate skipped stitches when sewing knits and synthetic
fabrics.
Special needles should be used on certain fabrics. A denim needle with a sharp tip
effectively pierces dense fabrics such as denim and canvas. For topstitching, a
special topstitching needle with a larger eye, accommodates heavier weight thread.
Leather needles punch small holes in leather and suede, allowing the thread to
follow through the hole.
Check your needles frequently for rough or blunt tips. Snags and runs in knits, fine
silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent, and are often caused by damaged
needles.
Always purchase good quality thread. It should be strong, smooth and consistent in
its thickness.
WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
Medium
FABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de
Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe,
Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, Tricot
Leather, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, Gabardine,
Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour,
Stretch Terry ,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
TYPE OF NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE
Universal
Ball Point
Universal
Blue
Blue
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
Universal
Ball Point
Wedge Point Leather
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Heavy
All
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish
Denim 16 (100)
Universal
Wedge Point Leather
Universal
Topstitching
9
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (110)
11 (75)
14 (90)
www.toews.com
Bobbin Winding
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
• Removing bobbin case
Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling
it to the left. Open the shuttle cover by pulling down
the embossed part on the left of the cover.
Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the
handwheel toward you.
1
Shuttle cover
2
Bobbin case
1
1
To remove the bobbin case from the shuttle, pull open
the latch of the bobbin case. Pull the bobbin case straight
out of the shuttle.
• Bobbin winding
1
Release the clutch by pulling out the handwheel. This
will stop the needle from moving while you wind the
bobbin.
2
2
1
2
Draw thread from the spool.
Guide the thread around the thread guide.
3
Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to
4
the outside.
5
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
10
4
2
5
3
www.toews.com
Bobbin winding (continued)
NH1722S Instruction Manual
www.toews.com
1722S Owners Manual/ User Guide
6
Push the bobbin to the right.
With the free end of the thread held in your hand,
7
depress the foot control. Stop the machine when the
bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the thread close
to the hole in the bobbin.
7
6
8 Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully
wound, it stops automatically. Return the bobbin winder
to its original position by moving the spindle to the left,
and cut the thread.
Push in the handwheel to engage the clutch.
9
* The machine does not function until the clutch is
engaged.
8
9
NOTE:
The position of the bobbin winder stopper is adjustable
depending on required amount of thread on bobbin
(i.e. 1/2 full or full). Use a screwdriver and loosen the
screw one turn or less. Do not take the screw all the way
out. Adjust the position of the bobbin winder stopper.
Retighten the screw.
11
Loading...