Kompernass E-2073 Operating Instructions
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1. Pull out the handwheel slightly to disengage the sewing mechanism from the motor O Pull the thread through the thread guide for the winder tension After the first few turns of thread are taut on the bobbin press the bobbin against the winder stopper e Now switch on the sewing machine and step on the foot switch When the bobbin is full cut the thread Press the winder spindle forward again and take out the full bobbin Do not forget to press the handwheel back in otherwise the sewing mech anism remains disengaged from the motor b Threading the lower thread First raise the needle fully by turning the handwheel Pull out the box compartment to the side as shown Open the gripper flap located behind Fold out the lever arm from the bobbin case ie Dee E Take out the bobbin case as shown Wind about 10 cm of thread away from the bobbin and feed this into the bobbin case Pull the loose end of the thread through the gap in the side of the bobbin case under the tension spring until the thread passes out of the slit in the bobbin case Place the bobbin case on the pin Turn the bobbin case until the feed dog engages in the recess e Place the excess thread so that it does not catch anywhere e Close the gripper flap The box compartment can now be simply pushed back in for example if you need it as an extension flap fo2. Zigzag The zigzag stitch is universal The satin stitch pattern consists of short stitches set closely to each other and is suitable for sewing initials figures applique etc Sewing stitch pattern selector amp sewing table accoutrements Straight stitch aa e Zigzag Blind hem Box stitch Three step zigzag stitch Blind stitch Buttonhole Single overlock Honeycomb stitch Slant over D edge stitch Stretch L i i N i zigzag stitch gt Stretch straight stitch Double overlock stitch d Free hand embroidery 2 j o None o I Blind hem Fold the material as shown Make the fold as wide as you want the fin ished seam to be the bottom fold should be about 5 mm away Use the blind hem foot While sewing check the seam width and o needle setting to ensure that the seam remains uniform Sew the blind seam on the underside of the material so that only the peak of the zigzag stitch pierces the out side of the material When you have finished sewing push the left of the material over to the right and smooth out The seam is almost invisible The table below shows the suggested settings for the various values depend ing on the material used Material Thread Needle Table Please refer to the details for the various materials Material Thread Needle Presser Stitch length Upper thread tension foot pressure See P 19 straight stitch Light Nylon C
3. gt o y j A kb f y f d A 4 y 1 4 Ai S a x E A W S d AV 5 WM H WA gt OH o oe o VIR o to000000 Woooo0000 ooooooo VICTORIA E VICTORIA e Automatic Free Arm Sewing Machine 270 E Operating instructions KompernaB Handelsgesellschaft mbH BurgstraBe 21 D 44867 Bochum www kompernass com E 2073 05 2004 Operating instructions Victoria Automatic Free Arm Sewing Machine Contents 1 Intended Use 0 3 2 Technical Data eig 3 3 Delivery contents 3 4 Safety Instructions 4 EIER egene 5 6 Switching On Off settee 5 Y te e AGUNG ME 6 8 Attaching accessories 12 9 Settings eee eee ere eres er 14 10 SCV e F _ _ 16 Ti e E 27 12 Is there a problem 29 13 Warranty and Service 30 14 Disposal E 30 1 Intended Use The sewing machine is intended for use as a movable machine for sewing normal household fabrics for private use only The sewing machine is not intended to be installed at a fixed location for processing other materials for example leather canvas and similar heavy materials for use in commercial or industrial applications 2 Technical Data Power supply 230 V 50 Hz Power consumption 85 W max Mo
4. mate rial is being sewed with the upper thread only e The upper thread tension is normally set between 4 and 6 b Setting the lower thread tension You can turn the screw on the bobbin case to set the tightness of the lower thread Turn it clockwise to increase the tension anticlockwise to reduce the ten sion The lower thread tension has been set correctly if the bobbin case unwinds slowly and evenly Drop test c Setting the presser foot pressure Here you can set the pressure with which the material is pressed onto the stitch plate e Using the little screwdriver supplied loosen the screw at the top of the front cover Open the front cover Now use the lever to set the presser foot pressure for example 0 if no pressure is to be applied for example for darning with free hand stitches 4 for light fabrics curtains 2 for average fabrics normal 3 for heavy fabrics d Stitch width Here you can set the width of seam for Zigzag patterns First raise the needle fully by turning the handwheel Select a stitch width from 0 5 using the selector wheel 0 narrow 5 wide Important If the twin needle has been inserted the selector wheel should be set to 3 maximum If a higher setting is selected the twin needle will break e Stitch length Here you can set the speed at which the material is carried forward when sewing This ther
5. this simply lay a thin sheet of paper under the material and sew with the paper in place When you have finished sewing carefully pull the paper away from the material the result is a very Clean stitch With stretch fabrics it may be nec essary to guide the material towards and away from the sew foot to pre vent the fabric from being drawn in e Changing the sewing direction You have arrived at a certain point and you now want to continue sewing ina different direction You can do this very easily by stop ping at the desired point and leaving the needle in the material e Raise the sew foot using the foot pedal e Turn the material around the needle in the desired direction e Lower the sew foot You can now continue sewing in the usual way in the new direction f Selecting a stitch pattern To select a particular pattern take the following steps Select Stitch program on the pro gramme selector Set the stitch length Select the stitch width Attach the corresponding sew foot as described in Chapter 8 Make the required settings as shown in the table on the right If two values are set for the stitch length these are understood as from to values g Straight stitch This is the most freguently used type of stitch The zigzag sew foot is used for both straight and zigzag stitches A smaller size of stitch should be selected for sewing finer materials h
6. Sew 5 6 stitches Raise needle Sew left side Raise needle Get selector to 3 Sew right side Raise needle 10 Set selector to 4 11 Sew 5 6 stitches 12 Raise needle n Sewing on buttons Attach the button foot Place the darning plate on top of the zigzag plate as described in Chapter 8 Place the button between the button foot and the cloth and lower the but ton foot e Turn the flywheel anticlockwise by hand Check whether the needle passes cleanly through both button holes e f necessary slightly adjust the stitch width of the zigzag pattern elf the sewing machine can sew both buttonholes in manual mode you can now carefully sew 5 7 stitches with the machine by carefully pressing the foot switch o Edge to edge stitching Select the Three step zigzag stitch D or the honeycomb stitch J as stitch pattern p Sewing a zipper Using the zipper foot you can sew closely along the edges of the Zipper without damaging either the zipper or the needle The zipper foot is also useful for sewing edges or parallel seams Attach the zipper foot as described in Chapter 8 e For the stitch pattern select the straight stitch Fold over about 2 cm of cloth and place the zipper under the fold so that the edges of the zip only just stand out It might be helpful to stitch in the zipper first AU hi Sew as
7. closely as possible along the edges of the Zipper To sew the left side of the zipper the zipper foot must be placed to the left of the needle To sew the right side of the zipper the zipper foot must be placed to the right of the needle q Sewing with the twin needle Insert the new needle with the flat end towards the rear e Pass the thread in as for normal sewing The two threads are passed together through the thread guides as far as the twin needle e It is here that the two upper threads are threaded separately e Make sure that the stitch width set ting is no larger than 3 otherwise the needle will break r Embroidery e Take off the sew foot Place the darning plate on top of the zigzag plate as described in Chapter 8 Embroidery can only be done free hand The material should be clamped in the tambour and moved around the motif as required while you control the speed of the needle movements with the foot switch s Thread cutter When you have completed a seam or if you wish to cut the threads for any other reason Simply pull the threads over the sharp blade behind the sew foot to cut the threads off 11 Care After each use remove any pieces of thread material and fluff Only in this way will you ensure that the sewing machine continues to work correctly and lasts for a long time A Warning Before carrying out any maintenance work on the sew
8. ed dealer The bulb specifica tion is 15W E14 e Using the little screwdriver supplied loosen the screw at the top of the front cover Open the front cover Unscrew the faulty bulb and insert a new one in the socket 13 Warranty and service The warranty conditions and service address can be found in the enclosed warranty slip 14 Disposal Keep the sewing machine s transport packaging This can be useful for stor ing the sewing machine but it will be especially useful if you need to return the sewing machine for repair Most instances of damage occur when the machines are being transported Tip Protect the environment If you want to dispose of this machine take it to a recycling point for electronic goods
9. efore determines the gap length between the stitch points Select a stitch length on the stitch length selector wheel 0 short 4 long 10 Sewing If you have placed the thread and everything is set correctly as described in the previous chapters a To place the material Raise the needle fully by turning the handwheel Raise the sew foot using the foot pedal e Place the material under the sew foot and lower the sew foot again b To start a seam With the left hand firmly hold the two ends of the threads laid out towards the rear e Now press very carefully on the foot switch just enough to complete the first 3 or 4 stitches While doing this guide the material with the right hand When the first stitches have been successfully completed briefly press and hold the the reverse lever e and in the same way step on the foot switch until you have returned to the starting point When you now want to continue with the seam from that point it is held firmly by several overstitches c To finish off a seam Sew back and forth at the end of the seam using the reverse lever as at the start of the seam The end of the seam is now also held firmly d Guiding the material Guide normal materials only as shown in the illustration Avoid pulling it as this can cause the nee dle to bend or break e Very fine materials are drawn in slightly when sewing To prevent
10. em out as shown The sewing machine is now ready to use el Threading with 2 needles If you have inserted the twin needle as described in Chapter 8 e Pull out both roll pins and put on two spools of thread You can put a felt pad under the spool of thread to protect the machine casing e Pass the two upper threads through just as you would for a single thread until the threads are at the needle but in this case thread the two ends of the upper threads separately through the two needle eyes e The lower thread is also passed through and collected in the same way as for the single thread 8 Attaching accessories A Warning First pull the power plug out of the O power socket This will prevent the machine from being started unintention ally while you are working a Changing needles First raise the needle fully by turning the handwheel Loosen the clamping screw and take out the old needle Insert the new needle with the flat end towards the rear Insert it up to the top and turn the clamping screw to lock it in place b Changing the sew foot First raise the needle fully by turning the handwheel Loosen the foot screw and take off the sew foot together with the foot holder Press the lever on the foot holder The sew foot can now be separated from the holder Place the selected sew foot on the holder for example the buttonhole foot O blind hem f
11. gain e Do not allow children or elderly persons to handle the machine unsupervised these are not always able to recognize potential dangers Keep electrically powered tools out of the reach of children Warning Possible injury and material damage As a user of electrical appliances you are legally required to prevent possible accidents by taking the appropriate safety measures e Keep your work space tidy An untidy workplace can lead to acci dents e Provide adequate lighting when working e Do not wear loose clothing or jew ellery as these can be caught in the moving parts For the same reason you should also wear a hair net if you have long hair e Avoid adopting any unusual pos ture Remain steady and in a well balanced position at all times e Be alert Pay attention to what you are doing Always take a rational approach to your work Never work with the sewing machine if you are unable to concentrate or if you are feeling unwell If accidents occur as a result of han dling the machine with insufficient care or failure to follow the safety instruc tions in this manual then the manufac turer cannot accept liability 5 Setting up e Place the sewing machine on a steady worktop Connect the foot switch to the machine Insert the power plug in a power socket If the worktop is not completely even you can compensate for slight uneven ness as follows Pull out the box c
12. ing machine first pull the plug out of the power socket This will prevent the risk of accidents due to the machine being started unintention ally a Clean the gripper area A Important Never disassemble any of the mechani cal parts at the gripper Extensive expe rience with mechanical devices is required in order to reassemble these Only Customer Service has the special equipment necessary for disassembling the gripper mechanisms It should be enough for the user just to clean this area with a brush or vacuum cleaner First raise the needle fully by turning the handwheel Open the gripper cover Take out the bobbin e Clean away all dirt with a brush ora vacuum cleaner fitted with a brush attachment b Clean the feeder Take out the needle Take out the sew foot as described in Chapter 8 Remove the screws from the stitch plate and take out the stitch plate You can now clean the feeder 22 Je Clean the casing A Danger Never open any parts of the machine cas ing other than those described in this manual There are no operating elements inside Otherwise there is a risk of injury and potentially life threatening acci dents e Clean all the plastic surfaces with a soft dry cloth e Do not use cleaning agents or abrasive materials which can scratch the cas ing e Do not in any circumstances immerse any machine components in water or other fluids This can da
13. m age the components d Oilthe gripper track N Important Apply the oil very sparingly Excessive oil on the working parts can soil the thread and your fabrics Allow 2 or 3 drops of oil to drip into the narrow slit between the gripper and the gripper track Then give the gripper several complete turns by hand This will distribute the oil Just a little oil applied in this way once or twice per year is sufficient The main pur pose is to prevent rust from forming if the machine is left unused for long periods e What else needs oiling Nothing no other working parts require lubrication You should not lubricate anything unless it is necessary as oiled parts attract dust and may then become stuck f Storing Keep the sewing machine in a dry place to protect the metal components from rust inside the wrapping supplied to pre vent dust from penetrating into the sewing machine out of the reach of young children or elderly persons so that they are not exposed to risk if handling the machine unsupervised 12 Is there a problem lf something is not working you can use the table below to try and correct the fault If you are unable to remedy the fault by yourself please contact Customer Service A Warning Before carrying out any maintenance work on the sewing machine first pull the plug out of the power socket This will prevent the risk of accidents due to the machi
14. ne being started unintention ally Fault Problem Possible remedy Machine does not sew Press handwheel in Only the handwheel turns Material is not moved through Stitch length wheel set to 0 Presser pressure too weak Needle set incorrectly Needle is bent Are the needle thread material as in the Table in Chapter 10 Needle breaks The upper thread breaks Was it threaded correctly Zigzag setting too wide Upper thread too taut Scoring scratches on the gripper Lower thread breaks Lower thread too taut Needle set incorrectly Was it threaded correctly Dust and fluff in the gripper Ripples in the material Thread tension too high Foot pressure too high Are the needle thread material as in the Table in Chapter 10 Set it at a value from 1 to 4 Set the pressure lever higher Set flat end towards the rear Insert a new needle Select the correct needle for the thread and material It s best to re thread from the beginning Try a smaller width Select the middle setting Replace the gripper Reduce the thread tension Set flat end towards the rear It s best to re thread from the beginning Clean the gripper area Reduce the tension Reduce the foot pressure Select the correct needle for the thread and material If the bulb no longer comes on If the bulb is burned out replace it with a bulb of the same type available from a specialis
15. ompartment to the side as shown The adjusting foot should now be visible underneath This can be adjusted by turning in either direc tion to ensure that the sewing machine is steady The box compartment can now be sim ply pushed back for example if you need it as an extension flap for sewing larger areas of material However you can also leave the compartment box detached for exam ple forfree arm sewing on sleeves trouser legs etc 6 Switching On Off You should familiarize yourself with these methods of switching on and off so that you can take the correct action in the event of an emergency The lamp can be turned on and off by using the switch Pulling out the foot switch plug cuts off power to the machine Pulling out the power plug from the power socket cuts off power to both the machine and the foot switch 7 Threading A Warning Before threading make sure that the sewing machine is switched off or that the power plug has been pulled out of the power socket as accidents may be caused if the machine is started unintentionally a Threading the lower bobbin To fill the lower bobbin with thread Pull out one of the two roll pins and put on a spool of thread You can put a felt pad under the spool of thread to protect the machine casing Place an empty bobbin on the winder spindle and wind the loose end of the thread on giving several turns anticlockwise
16. oot G button foot 9 zipper foot and press the lever again till the sew foot engages in the holder Place the sew foot and holder back on the guide rod and tighten the foot screw again c Changing the stitch plate The zigzag stitch plate is mounted on the machine at the factory and can be used for most straight stitches zigzag stitch work and decorative stitches However if you wish to use the darning plate supplied First raise the needle fully by turning the handwheel Simply lay the darning plate on top of the zigzag plate so that the flat guide pins are inserted in the slots in the zigzag plate e f you no longer need the darning plate simply take it off again 9 Settings The tension in the upper and lower thread has been set correctly if no twining of the thread is visible on the top or on the underside of the material after sewing If the tension on only one of the threads is set incorrectly the resulting seam will be untidy The stitches lie flat on the material seams are not formed and the material is not drawn through a Setting the upper thread tension You can use the thumbwheel for the upper thread tension to set the tightness of the upper thread If this thread is too tight higher setting then the upper thread is loose and the mate rial is being sewed with the lower thread only too loose lower setting then the lower thread is loose and the
17. otton dam Tricot Man made fibre 60 Wool Man made Silk fibre 50 Silk Medium Poplin Cotton 60 80 Ka Fine jersey Man made fibre 60 Heavy Ce V Jersey Man made fibre 50 Stitch length selection 70 10 80 90 12 14 O co 90 100 14 16 80 90 12 14 80 90 12 14 O U Seam guide Use the seam guide for sewing longer seams or hems which should have a uniform distance from the edge of the cloth e Screw the seam guide into one of the threaded holes on the right of the stitch plate Set the desired seam width then tighten the Knurled screw e The edge of the cloth must touch the seam guide while sewing The seam guide can also be screwed in obliquely for sewing corners k Overcast stitch Select this stitch when you want to prevent fraying on cut edges D Stretch seam Select this stitch for cord tricot and other stretch fabrics This type of seam can be stretched without the thread breaking The stretch seam stitch produces a highly strain resist ant straight seam A m Sewing buttonholes Attach the button hole foot as described in Chapter 8 e Refer to the table for the required stitch length the required stitch pattern the required procedure for sewing You can now cut into the center of the button hole as shown Pattern selector Procedure Settings Stitch length stitch pattern EN GH Set selector to 2
18. r sewing larger areas of material However you can also leave the box detached for example forfree arm sewing on sleeves trouser legs etc M A WW J fj B i we e WS gt if ey EN fi 4 d NW A A e d F fool eh oo A Ve ays V Wi 6 Zi Wi MW A c Threading the upper thread To pass in the upper thread it is not necessary to open the front of the sewing machine The illustration is for guidance only Pull out one of the two roll pins and put on a spool of thread You can put a felt pad under the spool of thread to protect the machi ne casing Pass the thread through the upper thread guide ithen over the thumbwheel for the upper thread tension then under the tension spring then over the threading hook then through the thread guide to the needle through the needle eye and finally under the back of the sew foot d Retrieving the lower thread First raise the needle fully by turning the handwheel With the left hand firmly hold the end of the upper thread that comes through the eye of the needle e With the right hand give the wheel one complete turn anticlockwise The upper thread now pulls the lower thread into a loop e As soon as the lower thread appears carefully pull the upper thread you are holding in your left hand In this way you can pull the lower thread clear e Pull out the two threads by about 10 cm and lie th
19. tor output OW Bulb rating 15 W Bulb voltage 230 V 50 Hz Bulb thread E14 thread Protection class ll Dimensions 160 x 380 x 315 mm Wei Nt 6 Kg approx 3 Content of package see foldout page 1 sewing machine 1 foot switch 3 bobbins 2 felt wheels 1 zigzag foot attached 1 buttonhole foot 1 blind hem foot 1 button foot 1 zipper foot 1 seam guide 1 darning plate 1 knife 1 sew foot 1 set of needles 1 oil tube 2 screwdrivers Co Ge wi GO Ge GO oO o Go Oo OC Operating instructions Keep this manual for future reference and pass it on with the equipment to any future users 4 Notes on safety Like any other electrical device a sewing machine can cause serious even life threatening injuries To avoid this and in order to work safely e Always pull out the power plug when you are not at the machine This will prevent the risk of accidents if the machine is switched on acci dentally e Pull out the power plug before replacing the bulb or when carry ing out maintenance work on the machine This will prevent possibly life threat ening electric shocks e Only use the sewing machine in dry rooms e If damage Is visible on the sewing machine or the foot switch or the power cord Have the damage repaired by Customer Service before using the sewing machine a
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