SEWING MACHINE SNMD 33 A1
IAN 74612
SEWING MACHINE
Operation and Safety Notes
Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise
NÄHMASCHINE
GB / IE Operation and Safety Notes Page 5
DE / AT / CH Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise Seite 27
Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all
functions of the device.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die Seite mit den Abbildungen aus und machen Sie sich
anschließend mit allen Funktionen des Gerätes vertraut.
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Introduction
Important safety instructions
Getting ready
Sewing basics
Disposal
Guarantee
Service
Manufacturer
Introduction............................................................................................................................Page 6
Intended use..........................................................................................................................Page 6
Details of the machine...........................................................................................................Page 6
Accessories ...........................................................................................................................Page 6
Technical data .......................................................................................................................Page 7
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Connecting machine to power source ...................................................................................Page 9
Fitting the snap-in sewing table.............................................................................................Page 9
Inserting the needle...............................................................................................................Page 10
Two-step presser foot lever...................................................................................................Page 10
Attaching the presser foot holder ..........................................................................................Page 11
Setting spool pins ..................................................................................................................Page 11
Winding the bobbin................................................................................................................Page 12
Inserting the bobbin...............................................................................................................Page 12
Threading the upper thread...................................................................................................Page 13
Thread tension ......................................................................................................................Page 14
Bringing up the lower thread .................................................................................................Page 14
Sewing / Useful applications .................................................................................................Page 15
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Straight stitching and needle position....................................................................................Page 16
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Zippers and piping.................................................................................................................Page 17
Blind hem foot .......................................................................................................................Page 18
Sewing on buttons.................................................................................................................Page 18
How to sew buttonholes ........................................................................................................Page 19
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Applique ................................................................................................................................Page 22
Scallop stitching ....................................................................................................................Page 23
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Service number .....................................................................................................................Page 26
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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread .............................................................................................
How to choose your pattern ..................................................................................................
Zigzag stitching .....................................................................................................................
Overlock stitches ...................................................................................................................
3-step zig-zag........................................................................................................................
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Patch work.............................................................................................................................
Monogramming and embroidering with embroidery hoop*....................................................
Twin needle ...........................................................................................................................
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................
Trouble shooting guide..........................................................................................................
Maintenance
Stretch-stitch
Table of contents
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a. All purpose foot
Button sewing foot
Blind hem foot
Bobbin (3x)
i. Oil bottle
k. L-screwdriver
m. Threads (1x blue, 1x pink, 1x yellow)
o. Darning plate
b. Zipper foot
d. Buttonhole foot
f. Needle threader
h. Spool pin felt (2x)
Screwdriver (L&S)
Seam ripper/ brush
Edge/ quilting guide
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j. Needle box (3x single needle, 1x twin needle)
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Thread take-up lever
Thread tension dial
Stitch length dial
Patten selector dial
Sewing table
Presser foot
13. Bobbin winder stopper
15. Spool pin
17. Handle
19. Main plug socket
21. Hand wheel
2. Bobbin thread guide
4. Stitch width dial
6. Stitch display
8. Reverse sewing lever
10. Needle plate
12. Thread cutting
14. Bobbin winder spindle
16. Upper thread guide
18. Presser foot lifter
20. Power switch
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Congratulations on the purchase of your sewing machine. You have bought a top quality product
which has been manufactured with great care.
These Operating Instructions contain all you need to know about using your sewing machine.
We hope you enjoy your sewing machine and wish you success.
the sewing machineBefore you use for the first time, it is essential that you make yourself fully familiar
with the functions of the appliance and find out how to correctly use sewing machine. Read the
following directions for use as well as the safety instructions. Keep these instructions. When handing
the device on to a third party, hand these instructions on, too.
Introduction
Intended use
The sewing machine is ...
- for use as a movable machine,
- for sewing of typical household textiles and ...
- only for private household use.
The sewing machine is ...
- to be installed at a fixed location,
- for processing of other materials (e.g. leather or other heavy materials such as tent or sail fabrics)
- for commercial or industrial use.
intended
not intended
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Details of the machine
Accessories
Technical data
Rated voltage
Power rating
Dimensions
Cable length
Weight
Material
Operating elements
Display elements
Looper system
Needle system
Interference-free
TÜV approved
Product guarantees
Class
- Machine
- Sewing light
- Total
220-240 V/ 50 Hz
70 Watt
100 mW
70 Watt
Approx. (WxHxD)
Approx. 1,8 m
Approx. 1,4 m
Approx. 6.0 kg
Aluminium / plastic
Available
Available
Available
Available
130/705H
In acc. with EU Directive
Yes
3 years
- When handle is folded down
- Power cable
- Foot control cable
- Machine
- Mains power switch ON/OFF
- Foot control for sewing speed
- Stitch display
- Sewing light
397x277x194.5mm
Oscillating Hook
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Introduction
Important safety instructions
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using, as well as before
cleaning and other maintenance.
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance 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 appliance to the nearest authorized
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
6. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.
10. 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.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
DANGER
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
3. The sewing machine is equipped with a LED lamp. If the LED lamp is broken, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
16. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).
17. Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.
18. Never place anything on the foot controller.
19. If the supply cord that is 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.
20. 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.
21. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
22. Keep the instruction at a suitable place that close to the machine, and hand it over if you give the
machine to a third party.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
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Important safety instructions
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Connecting machine to power source
Attention:
Attention:
Sewing light
Foot control
Unplug power cord when machine is not
in use.
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt
as to connect machine to power source.
Unplug power cord when machine is not
in use.
The foot control must be used with the
appliance by FC-2902B (220-240V area)
manufactured by
Connect the machine to a power source as
illustrated.
Press main switch (A) for power and light
on. (" l ")
Foot control regulates the sewing speed.
FDM (zhejiang founder
motor corporation ltd, China).
Installing the snap-in sewing table
Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal,
and push it in the direction of the arrow.
The inside of the snap-in sewing table can
be utilized as an accessory box.
Getting ready
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Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O").
Needles must be in perfect condition.
Change the needle regularly, especially if it
is showing signs of wear and causing
problems.
Insert the needle following the illustrated
instructions.
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and
tighten again after inserting the new
needle.
B. The flat side of the shaft should be
towards the back.
C/D. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Only use fully-functional needles:
Problems can occur with:
- Bent needles
- Blunt needles
- Damage points
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Two-step presser foot lifter
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics,
the presser foot can be raised a second
stage for easy positioning of the work. (A)
Inserting the needle
Getting ready
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Attaching the presser foot holder
Attention:
2. Attaching the presser foot
3. Removing the presser foot
4. Attaching the edge/ quilting guide
Turn power switch to off ("O") when
carrying out any of the above operations!
1. Raise the presser bar (a) with the
presser foot lifter. Attach the presser foot
holder (b) as illustrated.
Lower the presser foot holder (b) using
the presser foot lifter, until the cut-out (c)
is directly above the pin (d)
The presser foot (f) will engage
automatically.
Raise the presser foot using the presser
foot lifter.
Raise the lever (e) and the foot
disengages.
Attach the edge/ quilting guide (g) in the
slot as illustrated.
Adjust as needed for hems, pleats,
quilting, etc.
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Setting spool pins
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.
A. Upper thread
B. Hole
C. Tangle
D. Spool pin
When using thread which has tendency
to tangle around a spool pin (D), thread
through the hole (B) of spool pin as
shown. The hole should face the thread
spool.
Note:
Getting ready
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Inserting the bobbin
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O").
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the
needle must be fully raised.
1. Open the hinged cover.
2. Hold the bobbin case with one hand.
3. Insert the bobbin (2) so that the thread
runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3)
4. Put the thread under the tension spring.
5. Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch.
6. Insert it into the shuttle.
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Getting ready
Winding the bobbin
a. Spool pin felt
Place an empty bobbin on spindle.
Take the thread from the spool through the
guide to the bobbin.
Wind the thread a few times by hand around
the empty bobbin in a clockwise direction.
Push the bobbin to the right towards the
bobbin winding position.
Press the foot control gently. The bobbin
will stop winding when it is full. Push the
bobbin to the left to "sewing position" and
remove it.
When the bobbin winder spindle is in
"bobbin winding" position, the machine
will not sew. To start sewing, push the
bobbin winder spindle to the left (sewing
position).
Note:
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Threading the upper thread
Attention:
Turn power switch to off . Raise the
needle bar.
Follow completely the numbered sequence
in upper threading. Should you skip or fail
to properly engage the thread with any of
the thread guides, you will not sew properly.
(1-5)
Continue to draw the thread down and into
the needle bar thread guide. Pass the
thread through the eye of the needle from
front to back.
("O")
a. Spool pin felt
Getting ready
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Needle threader
You can use the needle threader as a
knitting aid.
1. Insert the needle threader through the
eye of the needle from back to front.
2. Guide the upper thread through the wire
loop of the needle threader.
3. Pull the needle threader together with
the thread back through the eye of the
needle.
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Thread tension
Note:
Lower thread tension
Upper thread tension
The bobbin thread tension does not
normally have to be adjusted.
To test the bobbin thread tension, remove
the bobbin case and bobbin and hold it by
suspending it by the thread. Jerk it once or
twice. If the tension is correct, the thread will
unwind by about an inch or two. If the
tension is too tight, it does not unwind at all.
If the tension is too loose, it will drop too
much. To adjust, turn the small screw on the
side of the bobbin case.
Basic thread tension setting: "AUTO"
To increase the tension, turn the dial to the
next number up. To reduce the tension, turn
the dial to the next number down.
A. Normal thread tension
B. Upper thread tension too loose
C. Upper thread tension too tight
Bringing up the lower thread
Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
Turn the handwheel forwards until the
needle is raised.
Pull on the upper thread to bring the lower
thread up through the stitch plate hole. Lay
both threads to the back under the presser
foot.
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B
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Getting ready
Sewing / Useful applications
Stitching
Cutting the thread
At the end of seam, press down the reverse
sewing lever. Sew a few reverse stitches.
Release the lever and the machine will sew
forwards again. (A)
Removing the work
Turn the handwheel towards to bring the
thread take up lever to its highest position,
raise the presser foot and remove work
towards the back.
Hold the threads behind the presser foot
with both hands, guide them to the slit (B)
and press down.
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NEEDLE SIZE
9-11(65-75)
12(80)
14(90)
16(100)
18(110)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk ,
muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot,
jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse
fabrics.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote,
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen,
heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor
tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery
material (light to medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
Light-duty thread in cotton,
nylon or polyester.
Most threads sold are medium
size and suitable for these
fabrics and needle sizes. Use
polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural
woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on
top and bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet
thread. (Use heavy foot
pressure-large numbers.)
FABRICS THREAD
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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
Note twin needle:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3" and set the needle
position dial to middle position.
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped
stitches.
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of .fabric
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Sewing basics
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