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INSTRUCTION BOOK MODEL 140 AND MODEL 160 Jr r_p -_ L_i I r - ...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be folowed, including the following: Read all instructions before using (this sewing machine) DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: An app...

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List of contents Names of parts and their functions . Accessories Setting up your machine Accessory tray, Free arm Bobbin winding Removing bobbin case Inserting bobbin case Threading upper thread, Threading for twin needle Bringing up the bobb’n th...

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Names of parts and their functions 1. Stitch selector 2. Thread take—up lever 3. Thread tension dial 4. Presser foot 5. Shuttle cover 6. Accessory tray 7. Spool pins 8. Bobbin winder spindle 9. Stitch length dial 10. Reverse button 11. Needle clamp...

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Names of parts and their functions Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper Upper thread guide Stop Levelling of machine Down ‘Up Handwheel Face cover plate Presser foot lever leedle clamp screw —3— ...

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Accessories Zigzag foot {on machine) Blind stitch hem foot Zipper foot Screwdriver Needle ii #14 W re’rv the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of acces ii oi ni lit ni mkP modifications to the performance or design. Ii ii’ ...

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Setting up your machine On the base of the machine there ii a rating plate with information about voltage and frequency. Be fore you connect the machine to an electrical outlet make sure that the voltage i,,dicated on the ratmg plate conforms to that...

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Remove the accessory tray ree arm 1. Hold the left part of the tray and pull out in the direction of the arrow. 1. Keep the accessory tray on the machine when you want a large working surface. Remove the tray when you want to use the free arm. 2. The...

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Bobbin winding 1. Release the stop motion knol 2. Follow the thread path as strat ed. 3. When the bobbin is full, the motion knob must be tighten 5 cm thread Push the bobbin winder spindle in the direction of the arrow. When the bobbin winding is com...

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Removing the bobbin case and bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position. Open the shuttle cover. 2. Open the latch on the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine. 3. Release the lat—h and the bobbin will fall out. Inserting the...

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Inserting the bobbin case 1. Raise the needle to its highest position and pull the thread to the front. Open the latch and hold it, 2. Hold the latch open, put the bobbin case on the centre pin in the shuttle and release the latch. 9— ...

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Threading the upper thread Thread the machine from A to I as per illustration. Twin needle threading —10— ...

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Bringing up the bobbin thread 1. Hold the upper thread with your left hand and turn the hand- wheel slowly towards you until the needle enters the needle hole nd comes up again. Stop turn ing the handwheel when the take-up lever has reached its highe...

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Changing sewing direction :hanging presser foot The presser feet are of the snap—on type. emove the presser foot 1. Raise the needle to its highest position. 2. Raise the presser foot lifter. 3. Press the lever on the back of the foot holder and th...

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Adjusting thread tension The upper thread tension is adjusted through turning the thread tension diaL The lower thread tension can be adjusted th rough turning the screw on the bobbin case slightly to the right (clockwise) to increase the tension. Tu...

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Presser foot pressure Stitch length and stitch width 1. Move the lever to the pressure you want. For light, elastic fabrics choose setting 1, medium fabrics 2 and heavy fabrics 3. 2. Too low pressure can result in poor feeding, skipped stitches or di...

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Drop feed I _ 1j Push downwards to lower the feed dog. Push upwards to raise the feed dog. Changing needle 1. Raise the needle to its highe Position. Needle clamp screw 2. Loosen the needle clamp scre and remove the needle. Tighten 3. Turn the flat s...

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Chart — fabric, neecfle and thread This chart gives you some useful hints for sewing in different fabrics. Fabrics Needle Thread type size Light Tricot, silk, tulle, chiffong 6O7O(81O) Light cotton or syritt Organdie, taffeta, lawn thread Medium Co...

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Recommended settings - Model 160 Stitch Stitch selection Stitch Stitch — Presser foot Rem length width — %d A Straight stitch 1 0-4 0 A Zigzag 0-4 0-4 BC D Buttonhole 1a1103 0,2-0,4 4 — —4— — — E Overlock stitch 4 0-4 F Smocking stitch ...

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Recommended settings — Model 140 Stitch Stitch selection Presser foot Rem A Straight stitch 0-4 B-F Zigzag I J[ 0-4 G H I Buttonhole 13 O,2-04 j Blind stitch 2-3 K Three-step zigzag 0,5-2 L Overlock stitch 4 lit M Reinforced straight stitch Free-ha...

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Starting to sew Important advice 1. Always raise the take-up lever to its highest position when starting or stoppini sew 2. Hold both threads abt. 10 cm to the rear of the machine during the first co of stitches. 3. Ensure that there is enough fabric...

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Finishing a seam 1. Sew to the end of the seam. 2. Press the reverse button and sew 3-4 stitches in reverse. 3. Raise the needle to its highest position. 4. Raise the presser foot and pull out the fabric to the rear of the machine. 5. Cut the thread ...

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Straight stitching 1. This stitch is the most commonly used stitch. 2. The zigzag presser foot is used for both straight and zigzag stitching. 3. For light fabrics use a short stitch length. Zigzag stitching T I Stitch selector position Stitch stleCt...

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Overcasting liii Reinforced straight stitching Use those stitches to overcast edges. Be sure to trim the edges beforehand. Use this stich with knits, tricot and other elastic fabrics. The reinforced straight stitch is very strong and thus useful for ...

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Blind stitch hemming Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up (1). Place the folded fabric under the presser foot as shown. Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is in the far left position. Ma sure that the needle only catches...

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Adjust the stitch width (model 160) and the edge guide on the presser foot in order to get the best possible result. X The needle tails to reach [j_ir! J the folded edge (A) X The needle enters the fabric too far to the left (B) Correct result — 24...

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Zipper insertion ‘ .‘ ‘ \ 1. Select straight stitch and attach the zipper foot. 2. Position the zipper foot to the left of the needle. 3 3. Place the zipper under the folded seam allo wance with the zipper teeth as close to the fold as possible...

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Sewing on buttons Bridging stitches 1. Lower the feed dog 2. Remove the presser foot. 3. Position the button on the fabric and lower the presser bar. 4. Turn the handwheel towards you and make sure that the needle enters both holes of the button. You...

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Buttonholes Set the stitch lenqth dial as pr r cornnwndjtion, the ttc.h width dial on 4 (model 160) and the thread tension dial within ara indicated on th dijl. 1. Model 160 Select position 8 Model 140 Select position G 2. Sew the right column (in re...

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Optional accessories Rolled hem 1. Raise the presser foot and the needle to the highest position. Change to the hemmer foot. 2. Fold the edge of the fabric abt. 3 mm and place the fabric under the presser foot. Secure the folded edge with a few stitc...

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Optional accessories Free—hand embroidery Twin needle Remove the prewr foot arid the foot holder. Lower the teed dog, Position the fabric in an embroi’ dery hoop, stretching it as much as possible. Place the hoop under the needle and lower the pr...

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Optional accessories Quilting guide S.. 5- 5- - 1. This attachment comes in handy when you want several rows of stitches on equal distance apart. 2. Attach the quilting guide to presser foot as shown. Edge guide 1. Use the edge guide when sewing a lo...

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Maintenance (Cleaning and oiling) Cleaning shuttle race (A> Latch (B) Shuttle race cover (C) Shuttle 1. Raise the needle to its highest position. 2. Take out the bobbin case. 3. Turn the latch A as illustrated. 4. Remove the shuttle race cover. 5....

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rertormance problems w ‘3 Problem Probable cause Possible correction Fabric does not move - Feed dog down - Raise feed dog - Stitch length dial on 0 Set dial .between 1 and 4 - Light presser foot pressure - Increase pressure Breaking needle Incorre...