Instruction Manual

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.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Read the instruction carefully before you use the machine
2. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine and hand it over if you give the
machine to a third party.
3. Use the machine only in dry locations.
4. Never leave the machine unattended.
5. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
6. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
7. Always switch off the machine if you carry out preparation for work (change the needle, feed the
yarn thru the machine, change the footer, etc.).
8. Always unplug the machine if you leave it unattended, to avoid injury by expediently switch on the
machine.
9. Always unplug the machine if you changing the lamp or carry out maintenance (oiling, cleaning).
10.Don't use the machine if it's wet environment.

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11. Never pull at the cord, always unplug the machine by gripping the plug.
12.If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
13.Never place anything on the pedal.
14.Never use the machine if the air vents are blocked keep the air vents of the machine and the
pedal free from dust.
15.The machine may only be used with foot pedal type KD-1902, FC-1902(110-120V area) / KD-
2902, FC-2902A, FC-2902C, FC-2902D(220-240V area) / 4C-316B(110-125V area), 4C-
316C(127V area) / 4C-326C(220V area), 4C-326G(230V area), 4C-336G(240V area), 4C-
336G(220-240V area).
16.The power cord of the foot controller can not be replaced. If the power cord is damaged the foot
controller must be disposed.
17.The sound pressure level at normal operation is smaller than 75dB(A).
18.Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection
facilities.
19.If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into
the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
20.The appliance is not to be used 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. (For outside Europe)
21.Children being supervised not to play with the appliance. (For outside Europe)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only. Be sure to use the sewing machine in the
temperature range from 5°C to 40°C. If the temperature is excessively low, the machine can fail to
operate normally.
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 Congratulations

As the owner of a new sewing machine, you will enjoy precision quality stitching
on all types of fabrics, from multiple layers of denim to delicate silks.

Your sewing machine offers the ultimate in simplicity and ease of operation. For
your safety and to fully enjoy the many advantages and ease of operation of your
sewing machine, we recommend that you read all the important safeguards and
use and care instructions in this instruction book.

May we suggest that before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover
the many features and advantages by going through this instruction book, step by
step, while seated at your sewing machine.

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List of contents

Details of the machine .............................................................2/3 Reverse sewing/ Removing the work/ Cutting the thread ........17

Accessories ................................................................................4 Blind hem/ lingerie stitch ..........................................................18

Fitting the snap-in sewing table ..................................................5 Sewing on buttons ....................................................................19

Connecting machine to power source ........................................6 Sew 4-step buttonholes ............................................................20

Two-step presser foot lifter .........................................................7 Zippers and piping ....................................................................21

Attaching the presser foot holder ...............................................8 3-step zig-zag ...........................................................................22

Winding the bobbin.....................................................................9 Applique ...................................................................................23

Inserting the bobbin ..................................................................10 Monogramming and embroidering with embroidery hoop* ....24/25

Inserting the needle .................................................................11 Maintenance .............................................................................26

Threading the upper thread ......................................................12 Trouble shooting guide.............................................................27

Thread tension .........................................................................13

Raising the bobbin thread ........................................................14

Matching needle/ fabric/ thread ................................................15

Choose your pattern and start to sewing..................................16

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Details of the machine

1. Thread take-up lever

2. Thread tension dial
3. Face plate 8
1
9
4. Thread cutter
5. Presser foot 2
10
6. Needle plate 3
7. Sewing table and accessory box
4
8. Thread guide
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9. Bobbin winder stopper 5
10. Pattern selector dial
6
11. Reverse sewing lever

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Details of the machine

12. Handle
12
13. Bobbin winder spindle 18
14. Spool pins 13

15. Handwheel
14
16. Power switch
17. Main plug socket 15
18. Bobbin thread guide
19. Presser foot lifter
19
20. Foot control
21. Power cord
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Accessories

Standard accessories (1) 1 Standard accessories

a. All purpose foot a b c d
b. Zipper foot
c. Buttonhole foot
d. Darning plate
e. L-screwdriver
e f g h
f. Seam ripper/ brush
g. Spool pin felt (2x)
h. Pack of needle
i. Bobbin (3x) i

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Fitting the snap-in sewing table

Hold the removable accessory storage horizontally, and push it

in the direction of the arrow. (1)

To remove the accessory storage, pull it toward the left.

The standard accessories are contained inside the removable

accessory storage compartment.

To open, flip cover down as shown. (2)

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Connecting machine to power source

Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) 1

For appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be
used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2)

Attention:
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. A

Foot control
Foot control regulates the sewing speed. (3)

Attention:
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to connect
machine to power source.
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.

Sewing light
Press main switch (A) for power and light on (" l ").

IMPORTANT NOTICE
For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than 2 3
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does Polarized attachment plug
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do
not modify the plug in any way. (2)

Conductor ilntended
to be grounded
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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).

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Attaching the presser foot holder

Raise the presser bar (a) with the presser foot lifter. Attach the
presser foot shank (b) as illustrated. (1) a
a
Attaching the presser foot
Install the pin (d) of the presser foot (e) into the cut-out (c) of
the presser foot holder. (2)

Removing the presser foot c

Push the presser foot (e) to disengage from the cut-out (c). (3) b

d e
Attaching the edge/quilting guide
b
Attach the edge/quilting guide (f) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust
as needed for hems, pleats, quilting, etc. (4)
1 2
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the
above operations!

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e

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Winding the bobbin

- Place the thread and spool pin felt (a) onto the spool pin. (1)

- Pass the thread through the thread guide. (2)

- Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (3)

- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle. (4)

- Push bobbin spindle to right. (5)

- Hold thread end. (6)

- Step on foot control pedal. (7)

- Release the pedal after a few turns. Release the thread and 1 2
cut as close as possible to the spool. Press the pedal again.
Once the spool is full, it rotates slowly. Release the pedal and
cut thread. (8)

- Push bobbin spindle to left (9) and remove.

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Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position,
the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. To
start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left (sewing
position).
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Inserting the bobbin

When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be

fully raised.

- Remove the sewing table, then open the hinged cover. (1) a

- Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2)

- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that
the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3)

- Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger. (4) Leave 1 2
a 6 inch tail of thread.

- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch. (5)

- Insert it into the shuttle. (6)

Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing 3 4 5
the bobbin.

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Inserting the needle

Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of

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wear and causing problems.
A
Insert the needle as illustrated as follows:

A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after

inserting the new needle. (1)
B. The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.
C/D. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
B

C
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing
the needle. 1

Needles must be in perfect condition. (2)

B A C
Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles
B. Damaged points
C. Blunt needles

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Threading the upper thread

This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly

as by not doing so several sewing problems could result.
- Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and
continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the
needle just slightly begins to descend. Raise the presser foot
to release the tension discs. (2)
Note: For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the
power before threading.
- Place the thread and spool pin felt (a) onto the spool pin. (3)
- Draw thread from spool through the thread guide to the upper
thread guide. (4)
- Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel
and up left channel. (5) During this process it is helpful to hold
the thread between the spool and thread guide.
- At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left
through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then
downwards again. (6)
- Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (7)
and then down to the needle which should be threaded from 4 5
front to back.
- Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle
eye. Trim thread to length with built in thread cutter. (8)

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Thread tension

Upper thread tension

Basic thread tension setting: "4". (1)
To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up.
To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. 4
A. Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing. 6

B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial 3
to higher number. 5

C. Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to 2
lower number. 4

D. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.

Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper
1 2
thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.
Lower thread tension (2)
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.
Please note: A B
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch
functions, thread or fabric.
- A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.
- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5".
- For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread
tension should generally be less than for straight stitch sewing. C D
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch
and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on
the bottom side of your fabric.
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Raising the bobbin thread

Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1)
towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.

Note:
If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure
the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the sewing
table.

Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up

through the needle plate hole. (2)

Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. (3)

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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE

NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD
9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. polyester.

12(80) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, Most threads sold are medium size and
lightweight woollens. suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.
Use polyester threads on synthetic
14(90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims. materials and cotton on natural woven
fabrics for best results. Always use the
16(100) Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, same thread on top and bottom.
denims, upholstery material (light to medium).

18(110) Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls. Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
(Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)

IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric.

NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
HA 1 Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large. Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Qiana.
15 1 9 (65) to 18(110) Not recommended for double knits.
15 1/705H(SUK) Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(65) to 18(110) Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.
Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. Can
be used instead of 15 1 for sewing all fabrics.
15 1/705H(SUK) Full ball point needle 9(65) to 18(110) Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
130 PCL Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110) Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
Note: 1. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
2. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
3. Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.

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Choose your pattern and start to sewing

To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selector dial.

Pattern selector dial
The pattern selector dial may be turned in either direction.

Sewing straight stitch

Turn the pattern selection dial so that the pointer is set to the
straight stitch position.

Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle,

the longer the stitch should be.

Note:
Select stitch " " to fine-tune the straight stitch length.

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Reverse sewing

To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down the
reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches. Release
the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1)

Removing the work

Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring the

thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot
and remove work behind the needle and presser foot. (2)

Cutting the thread

Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Guide the B
threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter (B).
Pull threads down to cut. (3)

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Blind hem/ lingerie stitch

For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.

Blind hem for stretch fabrics.

Note:
It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing
test first.

Blind Hem: 1 2
Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Fold back (as
shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the fabric with the top
edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the right side of
the folded fabric.

Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle touches
slightly the folded top to catch one or two fabric threads. (2)

Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press.

Lingerie Stitch:
Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Place fabric
right side up with edge of hem to the left. Begin sewing so the
needle swings off the left edge of the fabric to form a small
scallop. Tightening the tension slightly will produce a deeper
scallop.

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Sewing on buttons

Install the darning plate. (1)

Set the machine as illustrated.

Position the work under the foot.

Place the button in the desired position and lower the foot.
Set the Pattern Selector Dial for zig-zag pattern, which should
correspond to the distance between the two holes of the button.
Turn the handwheel toward you to check if the needle goes into
the right and left hole of the button without hitting the button.
Slowly sew on the button with about 10 stitches. (2)
Bring the thread tails to the back of the work, then tie off manually.

If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button 1

and sew. (3)
For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first,
push the work forward and then sew through the back two holes.

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Sew 4-step buttonholes

Prepare
1. Take off the all purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot.
2. Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 0.3cm
(1/8") for bartacks to obtain correct buttonhole length; mark
buttonhole size on fabric (a).
3. Place fabric under the foot, so that marking on the buttonhole
foot aligns with starting marking on fabric. Lower the foot, so
that the buttonhole center line marked on the fabric aligns with
the center of the buttonhole foot (b).

Note:
Density varies according to the fabric.
Always test sew a buttonhole on the fabric you are using to
sew the buttonhole.

Follow the 4-step sequence changing from one step to another

with the pattern selector dial. When moving from step to step
through the buttonhole process, be sure that the needle is
raised before turning the pattern selector dial to the next step.
Take care not to sew too many stitches in steps 2 and 4. Use
seam ripper and cut buttonhole open from both ends towards
the middle. A
(a) (b)
Tips:
- Slightly reducing upper thread tension will produce better 2
results. 3
- Use a stabilizer for fine or stretchy fabrics.
- It is advisable to use heavy thread or cord for stretch or knit
fabrics. The zig-zag should sew over the heavy thread or cord. 1
(A)
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Zippers and piping

Set the machine as illustrated.

The zip foot can be inserted right or left, depending on which

side of the foot you are going to sew. (1)

To sew past the zip pull, lower the needle into the fabric, raise
the presser foot and push the zip pull behind the presser foot.
Lower the foot and continue to sew.

It is also possible to sew in a length of cord, into a bias strip to

form a 'welt'. (2)

Select stitch " " to fine-tune the straight stitch length.

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3-step zig-zag

Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges.

Set the machine as illustrated.

Place patch in position. The stitch length can be shortened to

produce very close stitches. (1)

When mending tears, it is advisable to use a piece of backing

fabric to reinforce. The stitch density can be varied by adjusting
the stitch length. First sew over the center and then overlap on
both sides. Depending on the type of fabric and damage, sew
between 3 and 5 rows. (2)

Sewing elastic
1. Place the elastic on the fabric.
2. As you sew, stretch the elastic both in the front and behind 1 2
the presser foot as shown in fig. (3)

Joining fabric
The elastic stitch can be used to join two pieces of fabric
together and is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If
nylon thread is used, the stitch will not be visible.
1. Place the edges of the two pieces of fabric together and
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center them under the presser foot.
2. Sew them together using the elastic stitch taking care to keep
the two fabric edges close together as shown in fig. (4)

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Applique

- Turn pattern selector dial to small zig zag width.

- Cut out the applique design and baste it to the fabric.

- Sew slowly around the edge of the design.

- Trim excess material outside the stitching. Make sure not to cut
any stitches.

- Remove the basting thread.

- Tie top and bottom thread under the applique to avoid unraveling.

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Monogramming and embroidering with embroidery hoop*

- Set the machine as illustrated above.

- Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder.
- Attach the darning plate.
- Lower presser foot lever before starting to sew.
- Adjust the stitch width according to the size of lettering or
design.

Preparation for Monogramming and Embroidering*

- Draw the desired lettering or design on the right side of the
fabric.
- Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoop as firmly as
possible.
- Place the fabric under the needle. Make sure the presser foot
bar is down in its lowest position.
- Turn the balance wheel towards you to bring up the lower
thread through the fabric. Sew a few securing stitches at the
starting point.
- Hold the hoop with thumb and forefingers of both hands while
pressing the material with the middle and third fingers and
supporting the outside of hoop with smaller finger.

* Embroidery hoop not included with machine.

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Monogramming and embroidering with embroidery hoop*

Monogramming
1. Sew, moving the hoop slowly along the lettering at a constant
speed.
2. Secure with a few straight stitches at the end of the last letter.

Embroidering
1. Stitch the outline of the design by moving the embroidery
hoop.
2. Fill in the design working from the outline of the design to the
inside and from the inside to the edge of the outline until the
design is completely filled in. Keep the stitching close together.
* A long stitch is made by moving the hoop rapidly and a
short stitch is made by moving it slowly. 1
1 2
3. Secure with a few Straight Stitches at the end of the design.

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Maintenance

Attention:
Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by
removing the plug from the mains socket. When cleaning
the machine, it must always be disconnected from the
electricity supply.

Remove the needle plate:

Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open the
hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screws with
the screw driver. (1)

Cleaning the feed dog:

Remove the bobbin case and use the brush supplied to clean 1
the whole area. (2) 1 2

Cleaning and lubricating the hook:

Remove the bobbin case. Snap the two hook retaining arms (a)
outwards. Remove the hook race cover (b) and the hook (c) and
clean with a soft cloth. Lubricate at the point (d) (1-2 drops) with
sewing machine oil. Turn the handwheel until the hook race (e)
is in the left position. Replace the hook (c). Replace the hook d
race cover and snap back the two hook retaining arms. Insert
the bobbin case and bobbin and replace the stitch plate. e c

Important:
Fabric fluff and threads must be removed regularly. Your
b
machine should be serviced at regular intervals at one of our
service agencies.
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Trouble shooting guide
Problem Cause Correction
Upper thread breaks 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 1.Rethread the machine.
2.The thread tension is too tight. 2.Reduce the thread tension (lower number).
3.The thread is too thick for the needle. 3.Select a larger needle.
4.The needle is not inserted correctly. 4.Remove and reinsert the needle (flat side towards the back).
5.The thread is round wound the spool holder pin. 5.Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel.
6.The needle is damaged. 6.Replace the needle.
Lower thread breaks 1.The bobbin case is not inserted correctly. 1.Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread.
The thread should pull easily.
2.The bobbin case is threaded wrongly. 2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case.
3.The lower thread tension is too tight. 3.Loosen lower thread tension as described.
Skipped stitches 1.The needle is not inserted correctly. 1.Remove and reinsert needle(flat side towards the back).
2.The needle is damaged. 2.Insert a new needle.
3.The wrong size needle has been used. 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.
4.The foot is not attached correctly. 4.Check and attach correctly.
Needle breaks 1.The needle is damaged. 1.Insert a new needle.
2.The needle is not correctly inserted. 2.Insert the needle correctly (flat side towards the back).
3.Wrong needle size for the fabric. 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.
4.The wrong foot is attached. 4.Select the correct foot.
Loose stitches 1.The machine is not correctly threaded. 1.Check the threading.
2.The bobbin case is not correctly threaded. 2.Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.
3.Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is wrong. 3.The needle size must suit the fabric and thread.
4.Thread tension wrong. 4.Correct the thread tension.
Seams gather or 1.The needle is too thick for the fabric. 1.Select a finer needle.
pucker 2.The thread tension is too tight. 2.Loosen the thread tension.
3.Fabric puckers. 3.Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.
Uneven stitches, 1.Poor quality thread. 1.Select a better quality thread.
uneven feed 2.The bobbin case is wrongly threaded. 2.Remove bobbin case and retread and insert correctly.
3.Fabric has been pulled. 3.Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it be taken up by the
machine.
The machine is noisy 1.The machine must be lubricated. 1.Lubricate as described.
2.Fluff or oil have collected on the hook or needle bar. 2.Clean the hook and feed dog as described.
3.Poor quality oil has been used. 3.Only use good quality sewing machine oil.
4.The needle is damaged. 4.Replace the needle.
The machine jams Thread is caught in the hook. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn the handwheel
backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread remands.
Lubricate as described.
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Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection
facilities.
Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into
the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.

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