Model 1911
uiHiTe Sewing machine company
TABLE OF CONTENTS
KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Name of parts
Accessories
the to connect the machine to
the power supply
How to use the foot control
Sewing light
Thread and needle chart
Changing the needle
To select a correct needle
Take off the accessory box (extension table)
Free-arm sewing
Raising or lowering the presser foot.....................
Spool pin..................................................................
Removing and attaching the presser foot
Straight stitch foot
Thread tension
Winding the bobbin
Threading the bobbin case
Threading the upper thread
Bring up the bobbin thread...............................................
Pattern selector
Stitch length dial, reverse stitch
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BASIC SEWING
Straight stitch and zigzag stitch.
* Begin sewing
* Change sewing directions............
* Fastening seams
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UTILITY STITCHING
Triple stretch stitch................................................
* Triple straight stretch stitch..........................................2^
* Triple zigzag stretch stitch................................
3-step zigzag stitch...............................................
Smocking stitch
Overlock stitch
Shell stitch
Blind hem...............................................................
Sewing buttonholes..............................................
Sewing zippers......................................................
Sewing embroidery
Darning plate
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MACHINE CARE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
Cleaning the feed teeth
Cleaning the shuttle race.
Trouble shooting;
Causes and remedies
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POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION
0 reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug
ran the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one ^
, the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qual.f.ed electnc.an
Toper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
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Record in space provided below/ the Serial No.
and Model No. of this appliance.
The Serial No. is located Rear of arm.
The Model No. is located Rear of arm.
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Model No.
Retain these numbers for future reference.
oot Controller Model 4C-316B201SJ, made by Matsusita Electric Co., for
he sewing machine is for Household Use.
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IIVIHORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an aleclrieal appliance, basic salel, precauhons should always be lollowed, including Ihe lollowing:
Read all instructions before using (this appliance).
DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock-
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reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to oerson«-
2 uL'^hirT °'^r ° ^ attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children
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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.
DANGER
1. Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace the bulb with same type rated 15 watts
2. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately
3. Db no. place 0, store appliance where I. can tall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do no. place or drop into wa.er other I,
VARNING
ARNirllJ Qoecial care is required around the sewing machine needle.
1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts, p
2. Always use proper needle plate. The wrong pla
3. Do not use bent needles. nooriiP ransino it to break.
4 no „0, pu„ o, push labpc While s,i,cPjn,^ at yus.:»” - .he needle area, such as .hreading rreedle, changing nee-
5. Switch the sewing machine off ( O ) when maKing y
die, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc _^„vina covers lubricating, or when making any other user ser-
6. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,
vicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manua ^ ooenings may be blocked.
7. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings m y
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Thread tension dial
2. Thread take-up lever
3. Bobbin winder thread guide
4. Carrying handle
5. Pattern selector dial
6. Bobbin winder spindle
7. Bobbin winder stop
8. Hand wheel
9. Stitch length dial
10. Reverse lever
11. Needle clamp and screw
12. Needle
13. Needle plate
14. Presser foot
15. Shuttle cover
16. Feed teeth
17. Presser foot thumb screw
18. Accessory box, extension table
ACCESSORIES
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1. Felt pads
2. Bobbins
3. Oil
4. Screw driver (small)
5. Screw driver (large)
6. Needle case
7. Seam ripper
8. Buttonhole foot
9. Zipper foot
10. Brush
11. Spool pin
12. Sewing light holder (for replacing the bulb)
13. Straight stitch foot
14. Darning plate
HOW TO CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY
1. Push 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, is conformed to your electrical
power supply.
HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROLLER
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you press
on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.
Note: * By releasing the foot control, the machine stops running
automatically.
• Before using the machine, practice controlling the speed with
out threading.
HOW TO REPLACE THE SEWING LIGHT BULB
Before replacing a bulb, disconnect the machine from the power
supply.
To replace the sewing light bulb, use the bulb holder which you
may find in the accessory storage.
Push the holder from bottom until the lug over the bulb and twist
the holder together with bulb counter-clockwise, until the bulb
is taken out.
To replace the new bulb, twist the holder together with bulb
clockwise.
LIGHT
WEIGHT
MEDIUM
WEIGHT
Crepe de Chine, Voile
Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, Tricot
Linens, Cotton, Pique
Serge, Double Knits, Percale
Fine Silk
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Fine Cotton Covered Polyester
50 Silk
50 to 80 Cotton
50 to 60 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
9 or 11
11 or 14
HEAVY
WEIGHT
, I f n fhrpadq and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are
Denim, Tweed, Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery and Upholstery
Fabric
50 Silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
isSrsel “brior Always .es. Ib,e.d and needle size on a snnall piece o, labiic wbicb w,il
be used for actual sewing.
: r rw“b, rjiy^^ta^^rd“",n,belies, nse a slie.cb needie. Tbe sue.eb needie pievenis
skipped stitches, , .
* When sewing very light weight fabric use stabilizer underneath as needed.
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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
1, Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is at the
highest position.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning the screw towards
you. Remove the needle from the clamp.
3 Place the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side
facing away from you. Push the needle up into needle clamp
as far as possible.
4. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.
SELECT THE CORRECT NEEDLE
IA number indicating the size
of needle is marked on the
Shank
Blue tipped needle
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shank. The higher the number,
the thicker the needle.
IA BLUE TIPPED needle for
knits is supplied with the
machine.
* Do not use any needle which is
bent or blunt. Always use a
good quality needle and change
the needle often.
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TAKE OFF THE ACCESSORY BOX (EXTENSION TABLE)
As illustrated pull the accessory box toward you.
FREE-ARM SEWING
This sewing machine can be used as a flat bed machine, or easily
converts to free arm machine by removing the extension table.
The free arm enables you to sew tubular projects more easily.
Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown.
You will find many uses for this free arm feature such as.
1. Mend elbows and knees of garments easily.
2. Sew in sleeves easily. This is especially true when sewing smaller
garments.
3. Applique, embroider or hem cuffs or pants legs.
4. Sewing elastic casings in skirts or pants.
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RAISING OR LOWERING THE PRESSER FOOT
1 By raising or lowering the presser foot lift, the presser foot
goes up and down respectively.
2. For additional clearance, the presser foot lift can be raised higher
to place heavy or thick fabrices under the foot.
SPOOL PIN
1. Take out spool pin from accessory box.
2. Insert the spool pin as illustafed in the direction of "arrow" into
the spool pin base.
3. Put the thread on spool pin.
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REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT To Remove:
1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle is at the highest position. Raise
the presser foot by lifting the presser foot lift.
2. By lifting the lever on the back of the foot holder, the presser foot will drop off.
Note: * Do not force the presser foot to remove it.
To Attach:
1. Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the
foot holder. Lower the foot holder.
2. When the presser foot lift is raised, you’ll find the presser foot is locked in place.
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STRAIGHT STITCH FOOT
Snap on the straight stitch foot when sewing fine fabrics with a straight stitch,
ouilters imdwhen piecing qpil. tops me, use ihe straight stitch font to, smooth acourato
seams.
Note- Be sure to replace the straight stitch foot with the zigzag tool whrjn sewing ah,
sthoh other a straight shlch because .he needle will hit the loo.
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THREAD TENSION
Generally, thread tension should be controlled by the thread tension dial. Bobbin thread tension has been adjusted
at the factory and readjustment is rarely needed. Bobbin thread tension is just right when you can pull the thread
from bobbin case easily with a little resistance. Top thread tension may be adjusted by tightening or loosening
the thread tension dial, if necessary.
The needle thread and the bobbin thread
Properly adjusted thread
should interlock in the center of two layers of fabric
tension for straight sewing
How to adjust the bobbin
thread tension
The bobbin
thread ap
Loosen the needle thread tension by
moving the dial to the lower number
pears on the
upper surface
of the fabrics.
The needle
thread ap
pears on the
underside of
Tighten the needle thread tension by
moving the dial to the higher number.
the fabrics.
There are several reasons you might reset your tension. The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for
another. The required tension depends upon the stiffness of fabric, thickness of the fabric, num ers o y
of fabric being sewn, as well as the type of stitch you are making.
It is better to test the stitching on a scrap of the fabric you are using before starting to make a garment.
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To increase tension,
turn screw clockwise.
To decrease tension,
turn screw counter
clockwise.
WINDING THE BOBBIN
1. To keep the needle from moving up and
down while winding a bobbin, release
the clutch by turning the outer hand
wheel toward you while holding the
inner hand wheel firmly to keep it from
turning. Fig.1
2. Draw thead from spool through bobbin
winder tension disc as shown. Fig.2
3. Pull end of thread through hole in bobbin
as shown.
4. Place bobbin onto bobbin winder shaft
with end of thread coming from the top
of the bobbin. Push bobbin winder shaft
to the right until it clicks. Holding onto
end of thread, start machine. When
bobbin is slightly filled, snip off end of
thread.
5. Wind thread until winder stops. Remove
bobbin. Clip thread.
6. Tighten outer hand wheel.
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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE
Hold the bobbin between the thumb and forefinger of your right
hand and pull off about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread.
1. Hold the bobbin case in your left hand as shown and place the
filled bobbin into the bobbin case. Fig.1
2. Pull the thread into the slot in the edge of the bobbin case. Fig.2
3. Now pull the thread under the tension spring and into the thread
eyelet. Fig.3
To insert the bobbin case and bobbin
Ensure that about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread extends
out of bobbin case. Hold the bobbin case so that long
finger on the case points up. Open the latch of bobbin
case. Slip the bobbin case over the center pin of hook
and press in place until long finger of the bobbin case
enters notch. Release latch and press down.
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Take up ;
BRING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD
1. Hold the end of the needle thread with your left hand.
2. Turn the hand wheel slowly towards you with your right hand
until the needle goes down and comes up. Then stop the hand
wheel when the take-up lever is at its highest position.
Lightly pull up the needle thread to pull up a loop of bobbin
thread.
3. Pull about 15 cm (6 inches) of both threads away from you
under the presser foot.
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PATTERN SELECTOR
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straight stitch
2 ( I ^ ^ )
3 ( p
4 ( Ijj )
5 ( ^ )
6 ( ^ )
7 ( :J: )
8 ( <1 )
9 ( nnrT )
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zigzag stitch
triple zigzag (rick rack) stretch stitch
triple straight (elastic) stretch stitch
Qverlock stitch
smocking stitch
3-step zig zag
blind hem stitch
automatic buttonhole sewing
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Turn pattern selector dial until picture of desired stitch appears in
the pattern selection window.
pattern selector
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STITCH LENGTH DIAL
To change the length of the stitches; turn the dial so that the
number for the required stitch length is at setting mark. The
numbers indicate the approximate stitch lengths in mm. The
lower the number, the shorter the stitch.
REVERSE STITCH:
Press down reverse lever and hold for reverse sWching.
Fabric will immediately start feeding backwards. Release
lever and machine will resume normal forward sewing.
Very useful for fastening ends of seams and darts without
having to tie threads, and for strengthening seams.
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STRAIGHT STITCH AND ZIGZAG STITCH
Presser foot
Pattern selector
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zigzag fool
( 1 ) (for straight stitch)
( iMw. ) (narrow zigzag)
( A'Vwvs ) (medium zigzag)
{/VV^) (wide zigzag)
Stitch length dial
Begin Sewing
1. Be sure both the threads are drawn back under the presser foot.
2. Put the take up lever in the highest position and the threads under
the foot to the back and hold them with your left hand.
3. Lower the presser foot, and press the speed controller gently,
then start sewing slowly.
* Sew a few reverse stitches by pushing reverse button for rein
forcing the end of seams.
* Raise the needle to its highest position before turning the
pattern selector dial and stitch width dial.
To remove fabric easily, stop sewing with the take up lever in
the highest position.
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Changing jewing Directions
1. Stop the machine, and turn the hand wheel toward you to bring
the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot.
2. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change direction as desired.
3. Lower the presser foot and continue the sewing.
Fastening Seams
1. For fastening the ends of seams, press down the reverse button
and sew several reverse stitches.
2. To remove the fabric, raise the presser foot and draw the fabric
away from you.
3. Cut threads on thread cutter at the rear of presser bar or with
a pair of scissors.
Leave about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread through the needle.
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TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH
When sewing stretch fabrics, use this reinforcing stitch to avoid thread breakage. This is also very suitable for
seams that need great strength, e.g. crotch seams or pocket seams.
TRIPLE STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH
Presser foot
Pattern selector
Stitch length dial
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Note: * Use a BLUE TIPPED needle.
TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH
zigzag foot
( !I1 )
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The blue tipped needle prevents skipped
stitches, on knit fabrics.
Presser foot
Pattern selector
Stitch length dial
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zigzag foot
( ^ )
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3 STEP ZIGZAG STITCH
This stitch is very suitable for darning tears. It can also
be used for reinforcing stretch materials and
overcasting seam allowances.
SMOCKING STITCH
With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line
of gathering, stitch over the gathers. The design will
be a series of small diamonds.
When smocking a garment, the stitching should be
done before the piece is sewn into the garment.
Presser foot...................................................^'S^^g foot
Stitch length dial...........................................0.5-4
Note;
Use a BLUE TIPPED needle on knift fabric.
The blue tipped needle prevents skipped
stitches.
Presser foot...................................................zig^g foot
Stitch length dial
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OVERLOOK STITCH
With this seam it is possible to sew seams and
Presser foot
Pattern selector...
Stitch length dial.
Place the fabric under the presser foot so that the stitches are made
at the seam line.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
Guide the material lightly.
Sew on a piece of scrap fabric to check the machine setting.
Trim away excess seam allowance close to stitching
Note: * Use a BLUE TIPPED needle for knits.
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. zigzag foot
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The blue tipped needle effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
over cast the edges in one step. Perfect for knits and ribbing.
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SHELL STITCH
Presser foot..................................................zig^g foot
Pattern selector
Stitch length dial
When sewing this stitch, allow needle to just clear the
right edge of the fabric when it zigzags.
NOTE: For tricot and soft knits--you may need to
increase your tension slightly to achieve the shell
affect.
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BLIND HEM
Presser foot
Pattern selector..
Stitch length dial.
Press hem in place Fold hem back to the right side as
illustrated. Sew along edge of wrong side of hem so
that zigzag stitch barely catches fold of fabric.
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zigzag foot
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SEWING BUTTONHOLES
The built-in buttonhole stitch makes it possible to sew buttonholes quickly and
easily without turning the material.
Presser foot...........................................buttonhole foot
Pattern selector...................................|] ^ ffl
Stitch length dial
Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Snap on the buttonhole
foot for sewing buttonholes.
Mark the location and the desired length of buttonhole on the fabric using a pencil
or tailor’s chalk.
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Note: * To find the most suitable stitch length, it is better
to sew a sample buttonhole on a piece of scrap
fabric.
* When sewing very fine fabrics and synthetics, place
a piece of stabilizer under the fabric to prevent
distortion.
* Adjust the forward stitch lenght within the area of
the O mark on stitch length dial.
SEWING BUTTONHOLES (continued)
Always stitch a practice buttonhole on a scrap piece of your garment fabric then adjust stitch length as needed.
Snap on the buttonhole foot with the red markings to the left.
Pull the sliding portion all the way toward you so the red line on the fixed part of the foot lines up with the
first red line on the sliding part.
Place your fabric under the foot and put the needle down into the fabric.
Place the button on top of the foot against the needle and make a note of the red line on the left that the
button comes to. You will sew until the stitching reaches this line or in the case of thick buttons, to one line
beyond the button to allow room to get the button through the buttonhole.
Remove the button, put the top thread under the foot and to the rear, and lower the presser foot.
Set the pattern selector at ’I], and sew the left side until the red mark on the fixed part of the foot lines
up with the red line the button came to on the sliding part of the foot.
Raise the needle and set the pattern selector to^D'^.Sew 3 or 4 stitches to stitch the bar tack at the buttonhole
end.
Raise the needle and set the pattern selector to EI^ . Sew the right side of the buttonhole until the red line
on the fixed part lines up with the first line on the left. (This is the end of the sliding of the foot.)
Raise the needle. Set the pattern selector to^[J* . Take 3 or 4 stitches to bartack the end of the buttonhole.
Cut the buttonhole carefully with a seam ripper, taking care not to cut the stitching.
Note: For heavier satin stitched buttonholes, stitch the buttonhole twice.
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SEWING ZIPPERS
Presser foot..................................................zipper foot
Pattern selector............................................( j )
Stitch length dial..........................................2 to 4
Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position by turning the
hand wheel towards you. Replace the foot with the zipper foot.
1. Pin or baste the zipper tape to the fabric and place it in
position under the foot.
Attach snap on zipper foot so that the needle is on the left side.
* When starting to sew, both needle and bobbin threads ends
should be under the foot and toward the back.
2. Sew on the right side of the zipper by guiding zipper teeth as
close as possible to the needle. Before the foot reaches the slider
on the zipper tape, raise the foot and open the zipper while
keeping the needle in the fabric.
Lower the foot and sew of the the rest of the seam.
3. To sew the left side of zipper, change position of the foot to the
left side of the needle. Sew in the same way as on the right
side of zipper.
Zipper teeth
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SEWING EMBROIDERY
Presser foot
Pattern selector
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(Cplor
zig zag
Place the fabric in embroidery hoop. (Not included with the
machine.) Place darning plate over needle plate (see below).
Lower the presser foot lifter. Hold the embroidery hoop firmly with
your hand.
While sewing the desired pattern, move the embroidery hoop
slowly and do not allow your fingers to get near the needle.
*Set the needle thread tension a little looser so that the bobbin
thread is not pulled through to the right side of fabric.
(see page 15).
*lt is recommended to mark the required embroidery pattern
on the right side of the fabric with a pencil or tailor’s chalk.
DARNING PLATE
There are a few times when you want to control the feeding of
the fabric yourself. Raise needle to its highest position and
raise presser foot. Place darning plate over needle plate
aligning- two pins of darning plate with holes of needle plate.
You may then determine the movement of the fabric yourself.
See above for embroidery.
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CLEANING THE FEED TEETH
Unplug the machine from the power supply.
It is important to keep the feed teeth clean for smooth sewing.
Remove the needle and the presser toot.
Unscrew the needle plate set screws with a screw driver to remove
the needle plate from the machine.
With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogged on the feed teeth.
Replace the needle plate.
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CLEANING THE SHUTTLE RACE (Bobbin Area)
Unplug the machine from the power supply.
To remove shuttle:
Raise needle to its highest position and remove bobbin case.
Turn levers away from shuttle and lift out retaining ring and shuttle,
by grasping center pin.
Clean the under side of feed teeth with a small brush. Remove lint
and thread from all parts of shuttle and wipe with a lightly oiled
cloth.
To reassemble.
Hold shuttle by center pin and place carefully back into the shuttle
race, forming perfect circle with shuttle driver.
Replace retaining ring polished side out, making sure the bottom
pin fits into notch. Lock retaining ring by turning levers back into
position. Replace bobbin case with bobbin.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING: CAUSES AND REMEDIES
Needle not properly threaded
Thread tension too tight
Something wrong with the needle
Thread is too heavy for needle
Thread check spring is broken
Needle not properly inserted
Needle plate, shuttle or sewing foot damaged
BOBBIN THREAD BREAKS
Bobbin thread tangled because of incorrectly wound bobbin
Bobbin thread not under tension spring on bobbin case
SKIPPED STITCHES
Needle not inserted properly into needle bar
Needle bent or blunt
Needle worn
NEEDLE BREAKS
Needle bent
Needle not properly inserted
Fabric too heavy or too tightly woven
Pulling on the fabric
Thread properly
Loosen tension
Replace needle
Change
Have a new spring fitted
Insert needle properly
Replace
Wind bobbin correctly
Thread bobbin case correctly
Place needle properly
Replace
Replace
Replace
Insert needle properly
Use larger size needle
Do not pull
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TROUBLÉ SHOOTING: CAUSES AND REMEDIES
THREAD FORMS LOOPS
CAUSE
Thread tension not properly regulated
Upper thread not properly threaded and/or bobbin thread
properly wound
Thread size not suited to fabric
Thread check spring not working properly
SHRINKING OR PUCKERING OF THE SEAM
Tension too tight
Fabric too lightweight to support stitch
IRREGULAR STITCHES
Needle and bobbin threads of poor quality
Bobbin thread unevenly wound
MACHINE DOES NOT RUN FREELY AND MAKES NOISE
Machine needs oiling
Dust and thread in shuttle
Drive belt tension too tight
REMEDY
Read instructions for regulating needle-and bobbin thread tension
Thread machine properly and/or wind bobbin thread correctly
See "Size of needle and thread”
Have spring replaced
Read instructions for regulating needle-and bobbin thread tensions
Place stabilizer under fabric
Use top quality threads
Re-wind bobbin
Please contact local dealer
Read instructions on how to clean shuttle race
Contact local dealer
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