Simplicity 621-401-008 Instruction Manual

Simplicity

Model 621-401-008

Sewing Machine

Instruction Manual

Dear Owner:
You can be proud of your new sewing machine – an outstanding product of many years of development. The
highest quality materials and functional design are combined in it to achieve years of dependable service.

If you have ever admired the beautiful and intricate sewing professional seamstresses, you will be amazed
and delighted to learn that you can now do it yourself with this remarkable sewing machine.

Before attempting to sew, however, please read this instruction book carefully. If you follow these instructions
and give your machine proper care, it will operate perfectly for many years.

Should the machine fail to function correctly, stop sewing and review the manual before starting again. Time
spent in learning the features, controls and adjustments of your machine will climate errors and will result in
satisfaction and enjoyment of your sewing skills.

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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

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

“DANGER- TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:”

“A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical
outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.”
“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 attentions is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.”

2. “Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachm ent s recommended by the
manufacturer as contained in this 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 damages, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for
examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.”

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4. “Never operate the sewing machine with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings from the sewing machine

and foot control free from the 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.”

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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 wring plate can cause the needle to break.”

12. “Do not use bent needles.”

13. “Do not pull or push fabric while stitch in g. It may deflect the needle, causing it to break.”

14. “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,”

15. “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.”

16. “Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with the same rated 15 watts.”

“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Names of working parts………………….. .. 5-6

Accessories…………………………………. 7
How to connect the machine to
the power supply…………………………… 8
How to use the foot control………………… 9
Sewing lamp…………………………………. 9
Thread and needle chart…………………… 10
Changing the needle……………………….. 11
To select a suitable needle…………………. 11

Removing and attaching the presser foot… 12
Regulating the thread tension ……… 13
Reverse stitch and darning plate…………... 14
The pattern selector…………………………. 15
Removing the bobbin case and bobbin…… 16
Winding the bobbin………………………….. 17

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Threading the bobbin case………………… 18
Threading the needle thread……………….. 19
Drawing up the bobbin thread……………… 20

BASIC SEWING

Straight stitch and zigzag stitch……………. 21
Starting to sew………………………………. 21
Changing sewing directions………………… 22
Fastening seams…………………………….. 22
Sewing buttonholes…………………………. 23
Blind stitch hem………………………………. 24
Cleaning the feed dog …………………… 25
Sewing on button……………………………. 26
Sewing embroidery, Darning Plate………… 27
Cleaning the shuttle race…………………… 28
Free-arm sewing…………………………….. 29
Trouble shooting guide……………………… 30-31

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PRINCIPAL PARTS

1. Bobbin winder thread guide

2. Thread tension dial

3. Stitch width control lever

4. Bobbin winder spindle

5. Bobbin winder stopper

6. Balance wheel

7. Stitch length dial

8. Reverse lever

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9. Needle clamp and screw

10. Shuttle cover

11. Presser foot

12. Presser foot thumb screw

13. Needle

14. Rear cover

15. Front cover

16. Extension table

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ACCESSORIES

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This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to
replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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HOW TO CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY

1. Fit the machine plug into the machine.

2. Plug the machine to the power supply.

Note: *Before plugging in the machine, ensure that the voltage and

number of cycles indicated, conforms to your electrical power
supply.

HOW TO USE THE FOOT CONTROL

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press
on the controller, the faster the machine runs.
Note: *By releasing the controller, the machine stops running

automatically.
*Before using the machine, practice controlling the speed with

out threading.

HOW TO REPLACE THE SEWING LAMP

Before replacing a lamp, disconnect the machine from the power
supply.

To replace the sewing lamp, use the sewing lamp holder which you
may find in the accessory storage.

Push the holder from bottom until the lug over the sewing lamp, and
twist the holder together with sewing lamp in counterclockwise, until
the lamp is taken down.

To replace the new sewing lamp, twist the holder together with sewing
lamp in clockwise.

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