W1488 - Sewing machine White - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL W1488 White

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1477/1488/1499

WHITE

WHITE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY

Record in space provided below the Serial No. and Model No. of this appliance.

The Serial No. is located on Bed Plate. The Model No. is located on Rating Plate.

Serial No. ____.

Model No. ____.

Retain these numbers for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using (this appliance)

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 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. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked, Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

DANGER

1. Always unplug before relamping, Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts.
2. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water, Unplug immediately.
3. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
2. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
3. Do not use bent needles.
4. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
5. Unplug the sewing machine when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
6. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
7. Never operate on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked.

CONTENTS

Name of Parts....1

Accessories. 2

Removing the extension table 3

Before sewing (Power supply and Sewing lamp)....4

Fitting shank and quilting seam guide. Fitting of presser feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Winding the bobbin....6

Removing bobbin case and bobbin 7

Inserting bobbin into bobbin case. 7

Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race....8

Changing needle 8

Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading. 9

Drawing up bobbin thread....10

Changing sewing directions 10

Adjusting.thread tensions 11

Regulating the presser foot pressure .....12

Darning plate 12

Fabric. Thread, Needle guide....13

Sewing (pattern selector) and operation table 14

To start sewing to finish a seam 15

Straight stitch zig zag stitch....16

Blind hemming....17

Three step zig-zag 18

Overcasting edges-binding 19

Straight stretch stitch....20

Sewing on buttons 21

Sewing in zips. 22

Button hole sewing 23

Hemming....24

Twin needle-freehand embroidery....25

Cleaning of race.and shuttle hook....26

Cleaning and oiling 27

Trouble shooting guide....28

NAME OF PARTS (FRONT SIDE)

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(REAR VIEW)

Technical diagram of a sewing machine with numbered parts for identification

1 Pattern selector dial

2 Take up lever

3 Tread tension dial

4 Tread guide for upper threading

5 Presser foot

6 Shuttle cover

7 Extension table

8 Spool pin

9 Top cover

10 Stitch length dial

11 Reverse button

12 Bobbin winder spindle

13 Bobbin winder stopper

14 Stop motion knob

15 Hand wheel

16 Handle

17 Upper thread guide

18 Face cover

19 Presser foot lever

20 Thumb screw

21 Needle plate

22 Needle clamp screw

ACCESSORIES

8207 file into arm boat

Bobbin

10030

05734

Felt

Zigzag foot

(On machine)

4911

Button hole foot

4918

Button foot

4917

Machine Oil

7093

3589

Zipper foot

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Button hole cutter

20185-

Screw driver

1627

Needle

11 #14

11901

REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE

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To convert the machine from flat-bed to free-arm use simply remove the tension table as shown.

THIS IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO MACHINES MANUFACTURED FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE - NEUTRAL

BROWN - LIVE

NOTE. As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Connect BROWN wire to terminal marked L or coloured RED.

Connect BLUE wire to terminal marked N or coloured BLACK.

FIT CORRECT PLUG TO POWER CORD

WHEN USING A B.S. 1363 FUSED PLUG, A 3 AMP. FUSE MUST BE FITTED.

If the terminals of the plug are unmarked consult a qualified electrician before use.

When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the plug must be removed from the socket outlet. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine or the electrical set must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket outlet.

THE MAXIMUM INPUT OF LAMP: 240 V 15 W.

THIS APPLIANCE CONFORMS TO THE STATUTORY RADIO INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION REGULATIONS.

BEFORE SEWING

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1. Fit the machine plug into the machine.
2. Plug the machine to the power supply.
3. Sewing speed can be varied by the speed controller.

(BE SURE TO FIT A CORRECT PLUG TO SUPPLY CORD)

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1. Remove or install lamp from inside of face cover.
2. Open face cover in direction of arrow.
3. Remove lamp by unscrewing it counter clockwise.
4. Install a new bulb by screwing it in clockwise.
5. Use only a 120V, 15W (Max) "Hi-Light" brand replacement sewing machine lamp. Available from your Riccar stockist.

Important: When leaving the machine unattended, servicing, changing lamps or removing covers, disconnect from the supply by removing plug from the socket outlet.

FITTING SHANK

AND

QUILTING SEAM GUIDE

Raise the presser bar and fit shank as shown. (1) Insert quilting/seam guide carefully so as not to damage the holding spring. (2)

FITTING OF PRESSER FEET

Raise the presser foot. Pull the one-touch lever towards you and the foot will be released. Centre new foot under shank.

Lower shank until groove is directly above and touching the pin. Pull one-touch lever towards you and the foot will become engaged. (3, 4)

Presser bar Shank set screw Tighten Loosen Shank 1

holding spring Quilter receiving hole Shank Quilter seam guide 2

Presser bar One-touch lever Groove Pin 3

One-touch lever 4

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Inside Release Tighten Stop motion knob 1

1. Release stop motion knob.
2. Thread as shown.
3. Place bobbin onto spindle and hand-wind thread onto bobbin in an anti-clockwise direction for 5 or 6 turns. (When bobbin is filled re-tighten stop motion knob)

Bobbin winder spindle

1. Push bobbin winder spindle against stopper, in direction of arrow, and depress foot pedal.
2. When bobbin winding is completed return spindle to its original position.

correct screw

Note:

If the bobbin winding should be uneven (it is factory set) the thread guide can be raised or lowered to achieve the correct winding.

Remove the top cover and adjust with a suitable tool.

REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN

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1. Raise needle to its highest position and open the shuttle race cover.

Hinged latch

1. Open hinged latch of bobbin case and pull bobbin case out of machine.

Illustration of hands holding a small object with a ring, no text or symbols present

1. Release the latch and bobbin will fall out easily.

INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE

5cm

1. Pull off 5cm of thread from bobbin and insert it into bobbin case as shown.

SLOT

1. Guide the end of thread into slot.

Tens 10cm

ion spring
3. Pull into slot and under tension spring and draw out about 10 cm of thread.

INSERTING BOBBIN CASE INTO SHUTTLE RACE

Hinged latch

1. Ensure needle is at its highest position. Pulling thread to the front, open the latch of bobbin case and hold it.

Insert

1. Holding latch open, place bobbin case onto centre pin in shuttle and release latch.

CHANGING NEEDLE

Needle clamp screw Tighte Loosen Flat face side away from you

1. Raise needle to its highest position.

2. Loosen needle clamp screw and remove old needle.

3. With the flat side of the needle facing away from you, insert needle as far up as it will go.

4. Tighten the needle clamp screw securely.

Note:

At the first sign of any stitching irregularity always change the needle for a new good quality one.

THREADING UPPER THREAD

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Thread the machine from A to G as illustrated.

A. Through the thread guide.
B. Between the tension discs.
C. Up and into the tension spring.
D. Into the thread take-up lever from right to left.
E. Down behind the thread guide.
F. Behind the needle clamp thread guide.
G. Through the needle from front to back, Fig. 1 & 2 also illustrates threading for twin needle sewing (see page 25)

0 1 2 3 4 B

F G 2

DRAWING UP BOBBIN THREAD

Hold the top thread with a slight tension in your left hand and rotate the hand wheel towards you so that the needle goes down and up again, then gently pull your thread out towards the rear and under your sewing foot and you are ready to start sewing.

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CHANGING SEWING DIRECTIONS

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1. Lower needle down into fabric and raise presser foot, pivot the fabric around the needle to change direction as desired.

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1. Put down presser foot and start to sew.

ADJUSTING UPPER THREAD TENSION

3 4 5

It is only normally necessary to adjust the upper thread tension to achieve the correct balance between the upper and lower threads.

The higher the number on the dial the greater the tension.

Correct Fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread

Incorrect Inside of fabric Upper thread

ADJUSTING LOWER THREAD TENSION

Lower thread tension can be adjusted by turning the screw on the bobbin case slightly to the right (clock-wise) to increase tension, (Anti-clockwise) to the left to decrease tension.

Increase Decrease

As a general guide only, the user can achieve the correct tension for normal sewing, by carefully suspending the wound bobbin in its case by the thread. If the bobbin and case immediately fall to the ground, the tension is too loose and should be increased. The correct tension is obtained when a slight jerk of the thread causes the bobbin to drop a short distance only. If this action does not move the bobbin the tension is too tight and should be loosened until the desired effect is achieved.

REGULATING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE

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1. Adjust lever to desired pressure. For light fabrics use 0-1, for medium fabrics use 1-2, for heavy fabrics use 3.

2. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric.

3. No. pressure adjustment is required when darning or sewing freehand embroidery.

DROP FEED

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Lower feed dog by pushing lever, down in direction of arrow. (No feeding of fabric)

Used when sewing on buttons, free hand embroidery, etc.

For general sewing, raise height of feed dog by lifting lever in direction of arrow.

	Fabric Thread Needle			Pressure of presser foot	Length of stitches		Indication of tension
					ST.	ZZ.
				Pressure regulation	Stitch length dial
Light	Nylon	80 Cotton	11		0.5-3	0.5-3
	Tricot	60 S. Fiber
	Silk	50 silk
	Wool silk	50 S. Fiber Silk	11
Medium	Ging ham	60-80 Cotton	11 or 14		0.5-4	0.5-4
	Thin Jersey	60 S. Fiber
	Gabardine	50 Silk
Heavy	Denim	50 cotton	14		1-4	0.5-5
	Jersey	50 S. Fiber	14
	Tweed	50 Silk	14

As a general rule use shorter stitch lengths on finer fabrics and longer stitch lengths with heavier fabrics, finer thread and needles with finer fabrics and heavier thread and needles with heavier fabrics. Use special 'ball point' or 'stretch' needles on difficult stretchy fabrics.

SEWING (PATTERN SELECTOR) AND OPERATION TABLE

Stitch No.	Stitch Patterns		Stitch Length	Presser Foot	Drop feed
1	Straight Stitch		04		↑↓
2	Zig-Zag		04
3	Blind Hem		13
	Thread step-Zigzag Stitch		0.53
4	Slant Overedge		4
	Straight Stretch Stitch
5	Button Hole		0251
6	Twin Needle	except button hole	14
7	Freehand Embroidery		0	Not Necessary	↓↓

SEWING (PATTERN SELECTOR) AND OPERATION TABLE

Stitch No.	Stitch Patterns			Stitch Length		Presser Foot	Drop feed
1	Straight Stitch			●			↑▲▲▲
2-5	Zig-Zag			●
6	Blind Hem	[T3SZ]		●
7	Thread step-Zigzag Stitch			●
8	Reverse Blind Hem	[KHBX]		●
9-11	Button Hole			●	[8HZT]	[6HKS]
12	Smocking Stitch			●		###
13	Slant Overedge
14	Pullover Stitch	[BODO]
15	Ric-Rack Stretch Stitch
16	Straight Stretch Stitch	[ZD06]
	Twin Needle	Stitc 1, 2,	os. only	●		[5BST]
	Freehand Embroidery	Stitc 1, 2, 3, [HHCG]	os. only	●		Not Necessary	m×××

TO START SEWING

Important Hints.

1. Raise the take-up lever to its highest position when starting and stopping sewing.
2. Hold both threads about 10 cms to the rear of machine for the first two or three stitches.
3. Sufficient fabric should be placed under needle before lowering presser foot.
4. Depress foot/Speed control and start to sew.
5. Test the machine stitches on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, adjusting the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric.

Attention.

1. When turning the hand wheel manually, always turn it toward you.
2. Guide the cloth gently with your hand.
3. To prevent breaking needle always stop with the needle out of the fabric.

TO FINISH SEAM

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thread cutter slot

1. Sew to the edge of seam.
2. Push the reverse button and sew in reverse for about 2-3 cms.
3. Raise needle to its highest position.
4. Lift presser foot and pull out the fabric to rear of machine.
5. Cut threads, as shown, on the thread cutter.

STRAIGHT STITCH

While "2" or "3" on the dial gives a suitable stitch length for ordinary purposes, the stitch length varies with the weight of fabric, thickness of thread and purposes, the stitch length varies with the weight of fabric, thickness of thread and purpose of sewing. Generally speaking, the finer the fabric, the finer the thread and shorter the stitch length; the heavier the fabric, the thicker the thread and longer the stitch length.

At "0" the fabric will not move ahead, and the needle will keep piercing the same point.

ZIG-ZAG STITCH

The zig-zag stitch can be set at various stitch widths and lengths according to the application required. Set the pattern selector as desired.

1 2 3 4 5

Satin stitching is a "closed up", very short stitch length, stitch and can be used for sewing initials, patterns, applique, etc.

BLIND HEMMING

Fold the fabric as illustrated with the "wrong" side facing upwards.(1).

Place the folded fabric under the foot as shown.

Turn the hand wheel towards you by hand, until the needle swings over to the far left. It should then just pierce the fold of the fabric. (2) If it does not, then adjust the position of the fabric.

Once the correct position of the fabric has been set, position the "guide" of the foot (3) up against the fold (2) by turning the nut (4).

Proceed to sew carefully feeding the fabric to ensure it retains the correct position against the guide. (3) Note: Some practice will be needed to obtain the best results. Always test the stitch first on a spare piece of fabric.

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THREE STEP ZIG-ZAG

The three step zig-zag stitch has a wide range of sewing applications, such as patching, darning, repairing tears, mending, sewing on elastic and lace, oversewing edges etc. on a wide range of fabrics.

The illustration shows patching, where the stitches are to the edge of the patch and a tear, where the stitches go firstly over the centre of the tear and then to either side but overlapping slightly on the first row.

The stitch length can be reduced until the stitches are very close together. This will give a stronger finish for most repairing operations.

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OVERCASTING EDGES

For thicker fabrics

Both these stitches are designed to overlock the edge of a fabric.

When the needle is at its extreme right position, allow it to just pass over or just pierce the edge of the fabric according to the effect you require.

Using the overcasting foot will prevent puckering of thin fabrics.

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BINDING

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STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCH

The straight stretch sews two stitches forward and one stitch backwards, thereby giving "triple" strength. Use it for stretch fabrics and for areas of "stress" where a strong stitch is required.

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SEWING ON BUTTONS

1. Fit darning plate as described on page 12.
2. Use button presser foot and attach firmly.
3. Place button between presser foot and fabric and lower presser foot.
4. Manually turn hand wheel towards you ensuring that the needle enters into both holes of button without obstruction. (Increase or decrease width setting).
5. Sew about 7 stitches.
6. Pull both threads to the underside and tie together.

Button Tie

SEWING IN ZIPS

Fit the Zipper foot. The Zipper foot can be moved to the left or right. (2) To sew on the right hand side of the zipper, move foot over to the right as illustrated and reverse the procedure to sew the left hand side of the zipper. (3)

To move the "zip slider" out of the way, leave needle in the fabric, raise foot and slide it behind the foot. Lower the foot and continue.

1 2 Tape Elements Slider

BUTTON HOLE SEWING

Fit the button hole foot.

Set the stitch length dial within the green marking to achieve the correct density (closeness) of satin stitch. (1) Sew in the sequence illustrated (1) selecting patterns 18, 19, 20 and 19 again.

USER TIPS

Always sew a sample buttonhole on some spare fabric as settings will change according to the fabric used. For very thin, stretchy or other difficult fabrics, try using interfacing (vilene) or tissue or other paper underneath the fabric to aid machine feeding.

Always use the Buttonhole foot using its calibrated markings to measure the buttonhole length. On suitable fabric, a corded buttonhole can be sewn taking care that the zig-zag stitches of the buttonhole oversew the cord. (2)

Carefully cut between the sides (beads) of the buttonhole with the seam ripper using a pin through the end bar tack (2) to prevent the seam ripper going too far. The top tension may be reduced to achieve a better looking buttonhole.

(1) (2) (3) (4) Arrow indicates beginning of stitches Sleigh Push ahead and cut open Edge 2

HEMMING

3 1 20

1. Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the foot with the hemmer foot.

2. Fold over the fabric edge by about 3mm and place it under the foot. Secure the folded edge with a few stitches. Take out the workpiece and draw the hem into the hemmer foot by pulling the threads.

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1. Lower the foot and sew the hem.
2. During sewing, fold the fabric to the left a little and allow it to run into the hemmer foot.
3. Make sure that the fabric does not move under the right half of the foot. The fabric must be fed into the scroll of the hemmer sufficiently so that the workpiece edge runs freely through the groove under the foot.

Only suitable materials can be used and some practice may be necessary to achieve best results.

TWIN NEEDLE

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Thread machine as for normal sewing using both spool pins and pass the threads through the same procedure but through the eye of each needle.

NB. Sewing width should not exceed the third widest stitch width, exceeding this will result in breaking of needles.

Suitable for stitch numbers 1, 2, 3 and 13 only.

FREEHAND EMBROIDERY

In freehand embroidery, unlike mechanically controlled stitching, feeding of the fabric is done by hand without assistance from feed dogs.

Fit darning plate as described on page 12 and set stitch patterns from 1-5 as desired.

A round embroidery hoop is generally used. Use wooden or plastic hoops with an adjusting screw.

Stretch the fabric tight across the hoop and sew whilst moving the hoop to create the desired effect.

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CLEANING OF RACE AND SHUTTLE HOOK

Raise the needle bar to its highest point by turning the hand wheel toward you. Open shuttle cover.

1) Take out the bobbin case.
2) Unlock the shuttle race holder.
3) Release the shuttle race cover.
4) Take out the shuttle hook

Clean dust and gummed oil off each part with an oiled cloth. When finished cleaning, reassemble reversing the above procedure.

Bobbin case Shuttle race cover Shuttle race holder Shuttle hook Shuttle race cover Clean Shuttle hook

CLEANING AND OILING

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Cleaning feed dog

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Open top cover and oil points indicated.

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Oil points indicated on underside of bed base.

CONDITION	CAUSE	REMEDY
Top Inread Breaks	1. Machine is theoedecincorrectly.	1. Rehreodmochine and needle.
	2. Tension is 1too highy.	2. Reduce lension on top (smoller numbers).
Lower Inread Breaks	1. Bobbin case is not inserteede correctly.	1. Reposition Bobbin Check by pulling Inreed. If it pulls smoothly ill is correct.
Skipped stitches	1. Needle is not inserteede correctly.	1. Reisen needele (IloI side toword bock).
Needle breakage	2. Needle is domaged.	2. Inser new needle.
Slitching forms Loops	2. Needle is not inserted correctly.	2. Reisenan needle correctly (IloI side toword bock).
Seems shrink or putcher	1. Needle is not inserded correctly.	3. Match needle size to thread & fabric weight.
Irregular stirring/feeding	3. Bobbin is shicbing ratio is incorrect.	4. Incorrect lenisions.
Mocchine is noisy and rough	1. Mocchine needs oil.	1. Oll according to instructions.
	2. Lint and oil residue have collected in hook or on needle bor oil-3-in-1 oil.	3. Clean face and hook according to instructions.
	4. Needle is domaged.	4. Replace needle.
	5. Mocchine requires servicing.	Consult your specifications dealer.

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