JANOME Magnolia 7034D Instruction Booklet
Contents
1. At the beginning A Separate the end of the threads and knot them B Thread the chain through a large eyed needle and weave the chain through the overlock stitches on the fabric C Cut the chain at the edge of the fabric Then apply a small amount of seam sealant Fray Check or Fray No More on the end of the threads D 1 Before putting your fabric in the machine sew a thread chain about 5 cm 2 long behind the needle 2 Put your fabric on the machine Then serge a few stitches and stop 3 Raise the presser foot and bring the thread chain to the left around and under the presser foot 4 Place the thread chain between the presser foot and upper knife holding it in position as you lower the presser foot to sew 5 After sewing about 2 5 cm 1 move the chain to the right and under the upper knife cutting the chain as you sew At the end of a seam You can use the same methods as At the beginning to secure the end of a seam except D or you can use the methods shown below 1 Serge one stitch off the end of a seam 2 Raise the needle and presser foot and gently pull the threads off the chaining finger 3 Turn the fabric over so that the under side is up 4 Serge about 2 5 cm 1 over stitching and angle off the fabric 25 26 lo Sy PY NV J tatahan tatata GAS CNS kD CAN A w Thread Tension 4 threads Correct tension The illustrati2. 5 Remove the thread from the threader and draw the thread through the hole on the lower looper 10 cm 4 or more with a pair of tweezers For threading without the looper threader draw the thread from the right side of lower looper thread guide 5 with a pair of tweezers And draw the thread through the hole on the lower looper 10 cm 4 or more with a pair of tweezers 4D Lower looper 1 Looper threader 2 Tweezers NOTE How to thread woolly nylon polyester thread The illustration at left shows one of the easiest ways to pass woolly nylon polyester thread through the lower looper 1 Lower looper 2 Ordinary thread 3 Woolly nylon polyester thread e Threading the Upper Looper Place a spool of thread on the spool pin second from the right The points to thread for upper looper are marked in red A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover 1 Draw the thread through the thread guide second from the right from back to front A If the thread is coming out from the thread guide groove pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown B 1 Thread guide 2 Pass the thread through the holes in the second row from the right of thread guide plate as illustrated 2 Thread guide plate 3 Pass the thread through the left side of looper thread guide sliding the thread from right to left 3 Looper thread guide 4 Insert the
3. Thread guide 2 Pass the thread through the holes on the left of thread guide plate as illustrated 2 Thread guide plate 3 Insert the thread between tension discs from the right Then pull both sides of thread 4 Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle bar to its highest position then pass the thread through the thread take up lever cover 3 Left needle thread tension dial 4 Thread take up lever cover 5 Pass the thread through the needle thread guide sliding the thread from right to left 6 Pass it through the needle bar thread guide from left to right 7 Thread the left needle from front to back and pull the thread about 10 cm 4 from the eye of the needle to the back 5 Needle thread guide 6 Needle bar thread guide 7 Left needle Gently pull all four thread ends towards the back of the machine Run threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot Close side cover and looper cover Turn handwheel toward you to chain off three or four stitches The sewing preparation is now complete 23 TEST STITCHING Starting Sewing 1 Insert the fabric under the toe of the foot It is not necessary to raise the foot 2 Turn the handwheel gently toward you a couple of turns and check the thread chain Then start sewing slowly The fabric will be automatically fed Guide the fabric in the desired direction For heavyweight fabric raise the presser foot and insert the fabric in
4. 2 Setting mark Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio The differential feed ratio can be altered by turning the dial The number on the dial indicates the ratio between the main and the sub feed motion 1 0 indicates the neutral position 1 Differential feed dial 2 Setting mark How to adjust e lf the sewn fabric is stretched turn the dial counterclockwise toward 2 2 e If the sewn fabric is gathered turn the dial clockwise toward 0 5 1 Stretched 2 Gathered To Deactivate the Upper Knife 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 Open both the looper cover and side cover 3 Turn the upper knife release knob toward you while pushing it to the right then guide the hole on the upper knife to the pin to lock the upper Knife in the down position 4 Close the looper cover and side cover 1 Upper knife release knob 2 Stopper pin 3 Upper Knife To Activate the Upper Knife 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 Open both the looper cover and side cover 3 Turn the upper knife release knob away from you while pushing it to the right then guide the groove on the upper knife to the pin to lock the upper knife in the up position 4 Close the looper cover and side cover 1 Upper knife release knob 2 Stopper pin 11 12 NNN A A W NM It a ESEESE LRE AN a ATTN AS Adjustment of Cutting Width Whe
5. front of the knife Then lower the foot and start to sew while guiding the fabric Finishing Sewing 1 When stitching is completed continue to run the machine slowly to produce a thread chain for about 12 cm 5 while pulling the thread chain slightly to the back 2 Cut the threads with the thread cutter as illustrated leaving about 5 cm 2 thread chain from the end of the fabric 1 Thread cutter The thread cutter becomes blunt as loose threads build up Remove the loose threads collected in the thread cutter Sewing Continuously Insert the next fabric under the toe of the foot then start sewing It is not necessary to raise the presser foot for ordinary fabric For heavyweight fabric raise the presser foot and insert the fabric in front of the knife Then lower the foot and start to sew while guiding the fabric How to use Guide Lines On the top of the looper cover are guide lines indicating the distance from the needle position x i Y S wg Please use them as sewing guides r aiM y aM ar Mark L indicates the distance from the left needle Mark R indicates the distance from the right needle The distance between center of guide line and needle position is 5 8 inch Securing Ends To avoid unravelling it is necessary to leave a thread chain about 5 cm 2 long at the beginning and at the end of aseam To secure the beginning and end of a seam choose one of the following methods
6. thread between tension discs from the right Then pull both sides of thread 5 Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide 1 4 Upper looper thread tension dial 6 Upper looper thread guide 1 6 Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide 2 7 Pass the thread through the looper thread take up lever upper 6 Upper looper thread guide 2 7 Looper thread take up lever upper 8 Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide 3 9 Holding the end of the thread with a pair of tweezers pass it through the hole on the upper looper Pull 10 cm 4 or more of thread through the hole Upper looper thread guide 3 Q Upper looper NOTE When you thread the upper looper only to avoid tangled threads pull out both threads over the needle plate and under the presser foot Turn the handwheel toward you until the upper looper comes to the middle point of its travel and unhook the thread of the lower looper from the upper looper Thread the upper looper 1 Lower looper thread 2 Upper looper 19 e Threading the Needle on the Right Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the left The points to thread for needle on the right are marked in blue A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover 1 Draw the thread through the thread guide second from the left from back to front A If the thread is coming out from the
7. thread guide groove pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown B 1 Thread guide 2 Pass the thread through the holes in the second row from the left of the thread guide plate as illustrated 2 Thread guide plate 20 3 Insert the thread between tension discs from the right Then pull both sides of thread 3 Right needle thread tension dial 4 Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle bar to its highest position then pass the thread through the right needle thread guide and the thread take up lever cover 4 Right needle thread guide 65 Thread take up lever cover 5 Pass the thread through the needle thread guide sliding the thread from left to right 6 Pass it through the needle bar thread guide from left to right 7 Thread the right needle from front to back and pull the thread about 10 cm 4 from the eye of the needle to the back 6 Needle thread guide 7 Needle bar thread guide Right needle 21 22 e Threading the Needle on the Left Place the spool of thread on the left side spool pin The points to thread for needle on the left are marked in orange A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover 1 Draw the thread through the thread guide on the left from back to front A If the thread is coming out from the thread guide groove pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown B 1
8. 3 Right or left needle thread 4 Upper looper thread 5 Lower looper thread A Thread tension adjustment Set all three thread tension dials at 3 Then sew and check the tension balance If the tension balance on the test piece is not satisfactory you can adjust the thread tension with thread tension dial 6 Thread tension dial 7 Setting mark 8 Loosen 9 Tighten Avs t MA UVUVI cs Rey i Needle thread tension is too loose EY 3 Ly The illustration shows sewing results when the needle thread tension is too loose 10 4 Remedy Tighten needle thread tension Left needle thread tension dial 41 Right needle thread tension dial AS Looper thread tension is out of balance 1 The illustration shows sewing results when the lower looper thread tension is too tight and or upper looper thread tension is too loose Remedy Loosen lower looper thread tension and or tighten upper looper thread tension 42 Upper looper thread tension dial 43 Lower looper thread tension dial Looper thread tension is out of balance 2 The illustration shows sewing results when the upper looper thread tension is too tight and or lower looper thread tension is too loose Ln ea em Remedy EN M Loosen upper looper thread tension and or tighten 2 ae F lower looper thread tension 42 Upper looper thread tension dial 43 Lower looper thread tension dial ee
9. 5 WATT maximum light bulb The light bulb will be HOT Protect your fingers when you handle it Cleaning the Feed Dog 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 Open the looper cover and side cover 3 Remove the needles and presser foot 4 Remove the needle plate set screw and remove the needle plate 1 Needle plate 2 Needle plate set screw 5 Brush out the lint around the feed dogs to the front by using the lint brush or use a vacuum cleaner 6 Reattach the needle plate presser foot and needles Close the looper cover and side cover 1 Feed dog 3 Oiling the Machine Apply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil to the parts indicated with arrows It is recommended to apply oil once a week in normal use once in ten hours in continuous use Open the side cover and apply oil Open the looper cover and apply oil Carrying the Machine Put your fingers into the hole on the back side of the machine as illustrated 38 Troubleshooting The fabric is not being fed smoothly The needle breaks The thread breaks Skipped stitches The seam is not sewn neatly Seam puckering The machine does not operate The fabric is not cut neatly wWwnr_ FfWNH ONAJON 2 3 The feed dog is packed with lint The presser foot has been raised Pressure of the foot is too weak The needle is incorrectly inserted The needle is bent o
10. 80 Lower looper thread Silk No 50 80 Machine Setting A Needle plate setting knob GATHERING Refer to pages 24 25 29 for thread tension balance adjustment 1 Gathering Thread and Fabric Thread Light to Synthetic No 60 80 Medun Needle threads Silk NG 50 80 Woven Upper looper thread Synthetic No 60 80 Fabric Lower looper thread Silk No 50 80 Machine Setting 1 Needle plate setting knob HA 1 SP No 11 34 PIN TUCKING Refer to page 29 Narrow Hemming for thread tension balance adjustment 1 Pin tucking Thread and Fabric Fabric mea gt Needle thread on the Synthetic No 60 80 Light to right Silk No 50 80 Meu Upper looper thread Synthetic No 60 100 Fabric Lower looper thread Silk No 50 100 Machine Setting 1 Remove the needle on the left hand side 2 Needle plate setting knob Sewing Remove the needle on the left hand side Deactivate the upper knife Sew the folded edge while guiding along the guide line 1 Guide line Open the fold flat and press the pin tucks to one side Activate the upper knife 35 36 0 8 1 5 mm 3 64 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Replacing the Upper Knife To remove 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 Open the looper cover and side cover 3 4 Remove the hexagonal bolt and remove the Deactivate the upper knife upper knife 1 Upper kni
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12. INSTRUCTION BOOK IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use Read all Instructions before using this appliance DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning Always unplug before relamping Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water Unplug immediately Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid WARN l NG To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons iP S p a p O 19 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machin
13. VIN INT 29 Thread and Needle Chart Type of fabric Type of thread Needle Stitch length Differential feed ratio Lightweight Organdy Cotton HA 1 SP 2 0 3 0 Georgette Silk No 11 Lawn Crepe Synthetic de chine Lining Tweed Cotton l HA 1 SP 3 0 4 0 Coating Silk No 14 Denim Synthetic Doeskin Thick fabric Knitte dfabric Cotton No 60 80 HA 1 SP 25 40 Synthetic No 60 90 No 11 14 Woolly nylon For looper thread Woolly polyester For looper thread Refer to page 20 for adjusting the stitch length and differential feed ratio NOTE Your overlock uses standard sewing needles HA 1 SP No 11 No 14 Mediumweight Cotton Cotton HA 1 SP 2 5 3 5 Linen Satin Silk No 11 14 Ordinary Synthetic fabric 30 ROLLED HEMMING PICOT EDGING AND NARROW HEMMING Machine Setting and Thread Fabric and Range of the Tension Dial The setting of tension dials may vary depending on the type and thickness of fabric and thread being sewn Stitch Length Differential Feed Ratio Needle Plate Setting Knob Using the needle on the right HA 1 SP No 11 sie Synthetic No 80 100 Upper and Woolly nylon Synthetic No 60 100 Woolly nylon Lower Looper Woolly polyester Silk No 50 100 Woolly polyester Threads Synthetic No 80 100 l l Synthetic No 80 100 ma J J 6 Setting of L69 69 869 Tension Needle i Needle a Needle T Needle eee Needle treed Nesdi tread tens
14. ap 3 4 Slit 2 If the thread slips down from the spool during threading and or sewing put a net on the spool as illustrated to prevent jamming The spool holder cap and net are optional accessories 1 Net 2 Spool pin Changing Needle Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine Raise the needle to its highest position Then loosen the left or right needle clamp screw for the needle you are going to remove 1 Needle clamp screw on the left 2 Needle clamp screw on the right Use HA 1SP 14 Needle or 11 To attach the needle on the right Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the back until the top of the needle touches the stopper pin then tighten the needle clamp screw on the right To attach the needle on the left Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the back until the top of the needle touches the edge of the needle bar then tighten the needle clamp screw on the left When the needles are set correctly the left needle is higher than the right one Use HA 1SP 14 Needle or 11 Needle clamp Needle Needle stopper pin Edge of needle bar Needle clamp screws Flat side to the back DODONG Do not use any needle which is bent or blunt Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot By raising or lowering the presser foot lifter the presser foot goes up or down While in operation keep the presser foot low
15. e and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and knives Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 13 14 Do not use bent needles Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch the sewing machine off 0 when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading loopers or changing presser foot and the like Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do s and Don ts Always be aware of the up and down movement of the needle and do not turn your attention away from the machine while it is running When leaving the sewing machine unattended the main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet When servicing the s
16. e to blind stitch a cuff or a skirt opr foot with Use for sewing tape ona shoulder or armpit line to protect from stretching or to decorate Works well with the taping foot or the cording foot Cording foot 1 Use to sew decorative cording D Cording foot 2 Use to sew decorative cording Use for decorating cloth 5 attachment wide cord decoration cording etc Gathering Use when sewing sleeves attachment cuffs collars etc Elastic gathering Use for elastic taping 7 attachment decorative taping etc Cloth guide Use to help you create a constant width seam allow ance and when doing flat lock and pintuck sewing Piping foot 1 8 Use to pipe the edge of a sewing article to decorate Piping foot 3 16 or strengthen D Needle threader For easy threading and changing needle Gathering foot Use to sew sleeves yokes 12 frills etc 1 200 203 104 2 200 204 208 3 200 207 108 4 200 208 109 5 200 214 108 6 200 217 101 7 200 218 102 8 200 216 100 Q 200 219 103 40 200 220 107 41 200 254 605 4D 200 248 101 40 792 800 244 E Printed in Taiwan
17. ead 4 Left needle thread 5 Upper looper thread 6 Lower looper thread 43 Upper looper thread tension dial 44 Lower looper thread tension dial Looper thread tension is out of balance 2 The illustration shows sewing results when the upper looper thread tension is too tight and or lower looper thread tension is too loose Remedy Loosen upper looper thread tension and or tighten lower looper thread tension 43 Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread tension dial 2 28 Threading the Machine 3 threads Using the needle on the right only for regular three thread serging Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine Remove the needle and the thread on the left Then retighten the needle clamp screw on the left to prevent losing the screw 1 Needle on the right 2 Needle clamp screw on the left Using the needle on the left only for wide three thread serging Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine Remove the needle and the thread on the right Then retighten the needle clamp screw on the right to prevent losing the screw 1 Needle on the left 2 Needle clamp screw on the right Thread Tension 3 threads Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings However adjusting the thread tension may be required depending on the type of fabric and thread being used 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric
18. eeeeeeeees 9 Adjustment of Stitch Length ccceceeees 10 Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio 10 To Deactivate the Upper Kniife ccccceeeee 11 To Activate the Upper Knife 2 ecee 11 Adjustment of Cutting Width ccceeee 12 Adjustment of Needle Plate Setting Knob 13 Threading the Machine ssc0see08 14 23 e Threading the Lower Looper 0 15 e Threading the Upper Looper 06 18 e Threading the Needle on the Right 20 e Threading the Needle on the Left 22 TEST STITCHING Starting SeWiINg sessies 24 Finishing Sewing siseresdeeo san ieeeeecssensesemecscencecaaue 24 Sewing Continuously suescterecendeoseesectorsnudesceeeete 24 How to use Guide Lines c seceeeeeeeeeeeeees 24 Securing ENS ccccsseeeceseeceeeeeseeeeseeeesseeeees 25 Thread Tension 4 threads ccseceseeeeeeeee 26 Threading the Machine 3 threads 28 Thread Tension 3 threads ccseceseeeeeeees 29 Thread and Needle Chart ccccseccsseeeeeeeeees 30 ROLLED HEMMING PICOT EDGING AND NARROW HEMMING Machine Setting and Thread Fabric and Range of the Tension Dial cccceeeeeeeeee 31 Thread Tension cccccecccceccccececeacsceaeeceaceueaees 32 For Better Results c cc cccceccecececeeesceaeeceaees 33 DECORATIVE OVEREDGIN
19. ered except when threading the machine or test running without threads A Presser foot 2 Presser foot lifter Removing the Presser Foot 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 Raise the needle and the presser foot 3 Press the lever located on the back of the foot holder The presser foot will drop off 1 Needle 2 Presser foot lifter 3 Foot holder 4 Lever Attaching the Presser Foot 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder 3 Lower the foot holder to lock the foot into place 4 Raise the presser foot lifter to check that the presser foot is Secure 1 Groove 2 Pin 3 Lever Adjustment of Foot Pressure It is not necessary to adjust the presser foot s pressure for normal sewing When you sew heavy or lightweight fabrics turn the adjusting screw clockwise for heavyweight fabric counterclockwise for lightweight fabric For normal sewing set the adjusting screw so that it sits 1mm below the top of the machine 1 To decrease 2 To increase 3 Adjusting screw 4 Top of the machine 10 Adjustment of Stitch Length To select stitch length turn the dial The larger the number the longer the stitch The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 to 4 mm Position R is for rolled and narrow hemmings 1 Stitch length dial
20. ewing machine or when removing covers or changing lamps the machine must be disconnected from the power supply by removing the plug from the socket outlet Do not place anything on the foot control otherwise the machine will start inadvertently or the control or motor may burn out The maximum permissible power for the sewing lamp bulb is 15 watts When using your sewing machine for the first time place a piece of waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes Wipe away any oil which may have appeared TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATION Names of Parts putecitos ctr encdetnpraneenisseanmicsetaanesseananet 4 Standard Accessories cccernaruieeeeceacemecesoneaneasunm 4 Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply 5 Controlling Sewing Speed ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeees 5 For Your Safety cetenae ncttiaaesieecenarentetaeucaccomaseancacuse 5 How to turn the Handwheel cecceeeeeeeees 6 Opening and Closing the Side Cover 6 Opening and Closing the Looper Cover 6 The Position of Thread Guide Bat 200 7 Attaching the Spool Holder Cap and Net T Changing Needle cen savivcortouiseiwecsioneideneulstanmaawaddan 8 Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot 8 Removing the Presser Foot c sccssseseeseeees 9 Attaching the Presser Foot cccssceseeeseeeeees 9 Adjustment of Foot Pressure cccsee
21. fe 2 Hexagonal bolt 3 Stopper pin 4 Lower knife To attach Insert new upper knife into the groove of knife holder and stopper pin then tighten the hexagonal bolt slightly Turn the upper knife holder to cutting position Turn the handwheel toward you until the upper knife comes to its lowest position Loosen the hexagonal bolt and adjust the position of the upper knife so that the edge of the upper knife overlaps 0 8 to 1 5 mm 3 64 from the edge of lower knife as illustrated Then tighten the hexagonal bolt firmly Close the looper cover and side cover Cleaning Upper Knife Area Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine Open the looper cover Remove the waste pieces to the front with a lint brush or waste scraps You may use a vacuum cleaner to clean the upper knife area or feed dog The lower knife will last over one year in normal use However if you run over a pin or a hard object it may be required to replace both upper and lower knives at the same time Replacing the Light Bulb 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 Loosen the face plate set screw and remove the face plate 1 Face plate 2 Set screw To remove Push and twist to the left To attach Push and twist to the right Reattach the face plate and retighten the face plate set screw 3 Light bulb 4 To remove 5 To attach Note The machine is designed to use a 1
22. he thread between tension discs from the right Then pull both sides of the thread firmly to insert it between tension discs 5 Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide 1 4 Lower looper thread tension dial 5 Lower looper thread guide 1 Make sure that the thread is between the tension discs 1 Thread 2 2 Tension discs 6 Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide 2 7 Pass the thread through the looper thread take up lever lower 8 Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide 3 9 Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide 4 6 Lower looper thread guide 2 7 Looper thread take up lever lower 8 Lower looper thread guide 3 9 Lower looper thread guide 4 10 Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper comes to the right and pass the threader through the hole on lower looper thread guide 5 Hook the end of the thread on the threader Looper threader is optional If you don t have the looper threader turn the handwheel towards you until the lower looper comes to its most left position Thread lower looper thread guide 5 from the left side with a pair of tweezers Then turn the handwheel towards you to move the lower looper to the right position 40 Lower looper thread guide 5 1 Lower looper thread 2 Looper threader 16 11 Pull the threader to pass the thread through the hole of lower looper thread guide
23. ide bar D Thread guide Pressure adjusting screw Presser foot Needle plate setting knob Thread cutter 9 4 20 e 22 23 24 Presser foot lifter Needle plate Upper knife release knob Cutting width adjusting dial 6 Upper looper Lower looper Upper knife Lower knife Standard Accessories G Screwdrivers 2 Tweezers 3 Set of needles oO Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Before connecting the machine to the power supply make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power 1 Turn off the power switch and connect the machine plug to the machine socket 2 Connect the power supply plug to your power supply 3 Turn on the power switch 1 Power switch 2 Machine plug 3 Machine socket 4 Power supply plug 5 Power supply 6 Speed controller Controlling Sewing Speed Sewing speed can be varied by the speed controller The harder you press on the controller the faster the machine runs Step on the speed controller with the presser foot lifter up and practice controlling the speed 1 Speed controller For Your Safety While in operation always keep your eye on the sewing area and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever loopers handwheel needle or knives Always disconnect the machine from the power supply when leaving the machine unattended when attaching o
24. ion L AE tension L SA tension L JA Dials E oO E E E E Upper looper Lower looper Upper looper Lower looper Upper looper Lower looper thread tension thread tension thread tension thread tension thread tension thread tension Wrong side 2 of fabric SR of fabric H Lower looper Lower looper SEB Lower looper Correct thread thread 3 ye Thread Tension Upper U rar ight si looper Right side Right side Right sid g looper i erie j thread of fabric P of fabric Needle thread Needle thread Needle thread Wrong side of fabric 32 OO 06 2 EN OA Z Thread Tension For rolled hemming and picot edging Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings Adjusting the thread tension may be required de pending on the type of fabric and thread being used 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Right needle thread 4 Upper looper thread 5 Lower looper thread Thread tension adjustment 1 Set the tension dial as shown on page 60 2 Sew and check the tensions 3 If the tension balance on the test piece is not satisfactory you can adjust the thread tension with thread tension dial Needle thread tension is too loose The illustration shows the sewing results when the right needle thread tension is too loose Remedy Tighten the right needle thread tension 6 Right needle thread tension dial Upper looper thread tension is too loo
25. n cutting width is too narrow or too wide against seam width adjust it as follows 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 Open the looper cover and side cover 3 Set the upper knife to down position 4 Turn the cutting width adjusting dial to get desired position of lower knife 1 Cutting width adjusting dial 2 Lower knife 3 Standard setting The cutting width of this model can be adjusted approximately 3 0 to 5 0 mm from the right needle position depending upon your sewing needs or the fabric being used The cutting width should be adjusted to get the same results as in drawing When cutting width is too narrow Turn cutting width adjusting dial clockwise A Lower knife will move to right When cutting width is too wide Turn the cutting width adjusting dial counterclockwise B Lower knife will move to left 5 Set the upper knife to up position 6 Close the looper cover and side cover Adjustment of Needle Plate Setting Knob Changing to Standard Serging or Rolled Hemming 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine 2 Open the looper cover and side cover 3 Deactivate the upper knife 4 Push the cutting width adjusting dial to the right as far as it will go then move the needle plate setting knob to the guide line of S for Standard Serging or R for Rolled Hemming Release the cutting width adjusting dial to the left gently 5 Set the upper knife to up
26. on at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings However adjusting the thread tension may be required depending upon the type of fabric and thread being used DWrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Right needle thread 4 Left needle thread 5 Upper looper thread 6 Lower looper thread Thread tension adjustment Set all four thread tension dials at 3 Then sew and check the thread tensions If the tension balance on the test piece is not satis factory you can adjust the thread tension with the tension balance dial 7 Thread tension dial 8 Setting mark 9 Loosen 10 Tighten Left needle thread tension is too loose The illustration shows sewing results when the left needle thread tension is too loose Remedy Tighten the left needle thread tension 4 DLeft needle thread tension dial Right needle thread tension is too loose The illustration shows sewing results when the right needle thread tension is too loose Remedy Tighten the right needle thread tension 2 Right needle thread tension dial NE E B 14 NOO 149 44 Looper thread tension is out of balance 1 The illustration shows sewing results when the lower looper thread tension is too tight and or upper looper thread tension is too loose Remedy Loosen lower looper thread tension and or tighten upper looper thread tension 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Right needle thr
27. ore starting sewing clear the needle threads from under the presser foot to make sure they are not caught below the needle plate Draw the needle threads in the direction A Then pull out the threads to the back approxi mately 10 cm 4 away from the presser foot Lower the presser foot and you are now ready to Sew D Thread guide Needle Needle thread Presser foot Needle plate ODAN e For re threading the machine easily start from the lower looper upper looper right needle and left needle threads Make sure to clear the needle threads out from below the needle plate and draw them to the back and under the presser foot about 10 cm 4 e Threading the Lower Looper Open the looper cover and side cover Place the spool of thread on the right side spool pin The points to thread for lower looper are marked in green A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover 1 Draw the thread through the right side thread guide from back to front A If the thread is coming out from the thread guide groove pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown B 1 Thread guide 2 Pass the thread through the holes on the right side of the thread guide plate as illustrated 2 Thread guide plate 3 Pass the thread through the right side of the looper thread guide sliding the thread from left to right 3 Looper thread guide 15 4 Insert t
28. position 6 Close the looper cover and side cover 1 Chaining finger 2 Guide line 3 Cutting width adjusting dial 4 Upper knife 5 Needle plate setting Knob A Standard Serging The chaining finger is located beside the needle plate as shown in diagram A for guiding the flat edge of the fabric for overlock sewing B Rolled Hemming Pull the needle plate setting knob from S to R position so that the fabric edge will be rolled for hemming picot edging and narrow hemming 13 3 D Threading the Machine TN The left illustration shows the completed threading D conditions of four threads e 1 Lower looper thread Upper looper thread EA ISS mals Right needle thread Left needle thread Thread guide Thread guide plate Threading chart VO O SO N The machine is pre threaded to make threading easier Tie the end of a new thread to one of the pre set threads and pull it to draw the new thread through the machine following the steps below Turn off the power switch before threading the machine 1 Pull the threads from the spools and draw them through the thread guides then tie the thread ends together 2 Raise the presser foot draw the threads until the Knots are coming out from under the back of the presser foot 3 However stop drawing the needle threads when the knots reach just before the needle eye Cut the knots and thread the needle eye 4 Bef
29. r blunt The fabric is forcedly pulled The machine is not correctly threaded The needle or looper thread tension is too tight The needle is incorrectly inserted The needle is bent or blunt The needle is bent or blunt The machine is not correctly threaded The needle is incorrectly inserted The needle and or looper thread tensions are not correctly adjusted The machine is not correctly threaded The needle and or the thread are not suitable for the fabric being sewn The thread is not between the tension discs The needle or looper thread tension is too tight The machine is not correctly threaded The differential feed dial is not correctly adjusted The machine has not been plugged in firmly The power switch is turned off The position of the upper knife is not adjusted properly The upper knife is dull See page 37 Lower the presser foot See page 9 See page 8 See page 8 Pull the fabric lightly See pages 14 23 and 28 See pages 26 27 and 29 32 See page 8 See page 8 See page 8 See pages 14 23 and 28 See page 8 See pages 26 27 and 29 32 See pages 14 23 and 28 See pages 30 31 34 and 35 See pages 10 19 21 and 23 See pages 26 27 and 29 32 See pages 14 23 and 28 See page 10 See page 5 See page 5 See page 36 Replace the upper knife See page 36 39 OPTIONAL PARTS Blind stitch foot Us
30. r removing parts when threading or cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control otherwise the machine will start inadvertently How to turn the Handwheel Always turn the handwheel toward you Counter clockwise 1 Handwheel Opening and Closing the Side Cover TO open Push the side cover to the left To close Push the side cover to the right 1 Side cover Opening and Closing the Looper Cover To open A While pushing with the thumb to the right as far as it will go pull the looper cover toward you To close B Lift the looper cover and push it against the machine The looper cover snaps into its position automatically 1 Looper cover Note Always close both side cover and looper cover when the machine is in use The Position of Thread Guide Bar 1 Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go M 2 Turn the thread guide bar so that the thread guides are right above the spool pins N A Thread guide bar 2 Thread guide 8 Stoppers 4 Spool pin Make sure to lock the thread guide of guide pole in the correct position with the two stoppers S iS g Attaching the Spool Holder Cap and Net Optional 1 When you use a small thread spool pull out the spool holder from the spool pin Then place the spool with its slit side up and put the spool holder cap on top of it gt Spool holder 2 Spool pin Spool holder c
31. se The illustration shows the sewing results when the upper looper thread tension is too loose Remedy Tighten the upper looper thread tension 7 Upper looper thread tension dial Looper thread tension is out of balance The illustration shows sewing results when the upper looper thread tension is too tight and or lower looper thread tension is too loose Remedy Loosen upper looper thread tension and or tighten lower looper thread tension T Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread tension dial Sh ES WY For Better Results Rolled hemming Pull the end of thread chain to the back lightly in the beginning and end of sewing 1 Fabric 2 Thread chain Picot edging Pull the fabric lightly to the back while sewing D Fabric For narrow hemming Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Right needle thread O Upper looper thread 5 Lower looper thread Refer to pages 58 for the adjustment 33 DECORATIVE OVEREDGING Refer to pages 24 25 29 for thread tension balance adjustment For the best results pull the thread chain to the back lightly at the beginning and end of sewing A Overedging Thread and Fabric Synthetic No 60 80 Medium Needle threads Silk No 50 80 to U thread Buttonhole twist Heavy A Light weight wool yarn Fabric Synthetic No 60
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