3005 - Sewing machine ELNA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 3005 ELNA

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 needle When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: - Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. Read all instruction before using this household sewing machine. - Do not use bent needles DA NCGER - to reduce the risk of electrk• shock: - Do nor pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. This household sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug it from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping Replace bulb with same type and rating, 15 W max (Model 3003)or 3 W (Mdedls 3005+3007) - Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like - Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when making any user servicing mentioned in the instruction manual - Use only identical replacement parts. WARN ING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: - Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention isnecessary when this appliance is used by or near children, - Use this sewing machine 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 sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working prop erly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanicol adjustment

"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"

Warning When workng close to the needle, be very careful not to prick your fingers This machine is equipped with a special connexion cord which, ifdamaged, mustI be replaced by an identical cord This can be obtained from the dealer. Never operate the sewing machine with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust and cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet

MAIN PARTS A 3.4 A-5 A-5

Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ....-.... Speed Reducer.................... A-16 A-16 A 17 Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics ... Zigzag Stitch Designation of Parts Foot Storage Compartment .. Extension Table (Accessory BOX)-~

Stitch length slide Stitch width slide Bobbin winder stop Bobbin winder Foot storage compartment Sewing instruction panel Spool holder disc (large) Spool pin Top cover Thread tension dial Foot pressure dial Face plate Buttonhole lever 14 Thread cutter

Stitch length slide Stitch width slide Bobbin winder stop Bobbin winder Foot storage compartment Sewing instruction panel Spool holder disc (large) Spool pin Top cover Thread tension dial Foot pressure dial Face plate Buttonhole lever 14 Thread cutter

Automatic needle threader Needle plate Hook cover plate Hook cover plate release button Extension table (accessory box) Reverse stitch push button Stitch length slide Stitch width slide Bobbin winder stop Bobbin winder Foot storage comportment Sewing instruction panel Spool holder disc (large) Spool pin Top cover Thread tension dial Foot pressure dial Face plate Buttonhole lever 14 Thread cutter

Needle plate Hook cover plate Hook cover plate release button Extension table (accessory box) Reverse stitch push button

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(Model 3003) 23 Thread take up lever 21 Ti-ead

FOOT STORAGE COMPARTMENT

EXTENSION TABLE (ACCESSORY BOX)

C.3 Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed, 4ý" ý P-- Each presser foot and its corresponding storage space are lettered for easy idenlification and storage, To achieve optimum sewing results, use the foot recommended for each sewng technique For free arm sewing For attaching the table Pull the end of the ex-ension table away from the mochine, as llusirated Push the extension table until its lugs fit into the machine Accessory box Needle assortment L Quilting guide G Blind hem foot

• The B foot is nor delivered with the machine, but is available from the dealer
• The F foot is stored in the accessory box in Sewo accessories ore conveniently located under the extension table.

front of the free arm. Embroidery footl_-__

A Zigzag foot lit, Automattc buttonhole device Ithe automatic buttonhole device R can be stored in the extension table.

for high speed, set the switch at 'HIGH" (230V) or "" (120V), For low speed, set the switch at "LOW" I~\(230 VI of 'Cp

"'s 41J pressure on this key, when the machine is not running, makes the needle rise or come Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. If;he needle is in the upper position, it will the machine runs down

come down into the The harde you press on the control, the faster fabric and vice versa CAUTION: Don't press the foot control whilst the needle up/down key is depressed. l-'•lJ•

• Making 10V Do not move the switch when the machine running. (B)

This key is used the for, bobbin thread come up Maki•on/upg hod the tThe bobbin•• (down/up), hold the end of thCobbi thread. sewing lght islocated behind the face plate. -Sewing an angle (make the needle go down before turning the fabric). Thus it is no longer necessary to turn the Bef~or connecting, make sure tha Ithe voltage wheel by hand to raise and lower the needle. balance of the power supply is identical to that of the machine With the switch on "OFF", fit the non reversible plug into the machine socket and plug the machine into the wail socket Switch it on SPEED REDUCER MODEL 3007MODEL 3007in )A)To remove To replace The sewing speed range can be varied by speed reducer the tesedrdcr Pull out Push while the pins are linein with the holes of light inliet For a higher speed, slide it to the right, for 0 lower speed slide it to the left. FB) To remove To replace Push and turn to the left. Push and turn to the right. MODELS 3003 NB. Make ita habit to switch off the machine + 3005 The sewing speed range can be varied by the switch situated on the front of the foot N.B. When replacing the bulb, unplug the machine Use a bulb of: [A)Halogen lamp 123V/3W when you are not using it control. (B}Tungsten lamp: 15 W max, Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FOOT PRESSURE

TO SNAP OFF AND ON THE

PRESSER FOOT The pressure dial should be set at '3" for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to "2" for applications and very stretchy jerseys, Reduce the pressure to when sewing knits, to avoid distottion

The daop feed lever is lo aed u der the free arm to raise the feed dog push the lever in the directon of the arrow as rusvtred To lower the feed dog, push 'he lever in the drrecton of the arrow, as ilusirated

Press the up/down needle Press the red button behind the foot hlcder !model 3007/ or turn the balance wheel oowards you to raise the needle to its hkghesi

To snap off: The heed dog must always be up nor normal sewing

To snap on: *,rn !'&ýg Irfotrheprssreda9 should always be on "3' Place the oresser foot so that the pitof the ootr os iust under' the groove of the foot holder The presser foot (an be raised higher lor aatid ioral clearance when placing •,c;k lower the foot holder to ock the foot in oace wooOners

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine "Additional Clearoncew TO REMOVE AND ATTACH THE FOOT HOLDER To attach: To remove: Unscrew counterclockwise driver, using a screw Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar and fit the foot holder screw into the hole. Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise

SEAM GUIDE As long as you keep the reverse stitch push button depressed, the machine sews backwards The numbers on the needle plate indicate the space between the line and the left needle position. The numbers at the front are in millimeters. The numbers at the back are in ,nches.

Raise wheel down Lower the needle by turning the balance towards you or by pressing the up/ needle position key (model 30071 the presser foot Loosen the needle clamping screw by turning it counter-clockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side to the rear, pushing it up as far as it will go. Tighten the clamping screw firmly, with the screwdriver, if needed. the needle regularly for barbed or blunted point. A defeclive needle may spoil *Check your fabrics. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Threads Needles Crepe de Chine, Voile, lawn, Georgette, Orgondie, Trico, Mesh, Percale fine Silk fine Cotton or Synthetic Thread 12/80 Medium weight Linen, Cotton Piqu6 Woollens, Double Knits Percale Medium Weight Cotton or Synthetic Thread 12/75 or 12/80 or 14/90 Hear/ weight Denin, Tweed, Gabardine, Coatng, Drapery and Upholstery Fabrics Sewing Silk, Heavier Cotton or Synthetic Thread 12/80 or 14/90 Light weight 10/70 or 11/75 or For best results, use needles and threads that are adapted to the fabrics. For finer fabrics, fine needles and threads, forheavier fabrics, stronger needles and threads Use the same thread For needle and bobbin

Lift up the spool pin as shown. Place the The additional spool pin matching spool holder on the spool and lower the spool pin

• The small spool holder is used with narrow sewing with 2 needles or to wind the bobbin without unthreading the machine. thread spools. When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthelics, use a needle with blue shank. This needle prevents skipped stitches.

When sewing very fine fabrics, reinforce the reverse side with fusible intledining or very fine paper that will be torn off afler Push the hook cover plate button to release the cover plate. tift out the bobbin. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

ADDITIONAL SPOOL PIN

Place the felt on the spool pin is used for

n he balaince nIth oulig

Draw the thread from the spool, Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the read running counter-cl ockwise.

2. Engage the thread into the thread guide.

3. Guide the thread around the bobbir wind

er thread guide. Keep slowly pulling the thread untiit sides into the notch 'B'.

4. Pass the thread through the hole inthe prýorbhin.

5. Place thre bobbin or the bobbion wrrrder

and push it to the rghi 6 Hoin tihoendot the thriead and depress7 the hoot control for a couole of turns. Cut the thread Depress the foot control. The botbi woi stop auiomatically when it is full.H

7. Pus the brobbn winder back to the le;7

take art the buobbin and cut the thread 6Guae ~and the thread into the notch 'Aon the front. Hold the bobbin with your right hand pull the thread to tire left and thfough the tension spring blades. S.) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Pul out about 1Scm(6")of Thread and refit the hook cover plate

Raose rhe oake p ovef to its highest position by turnin thie ba.'je wheel

2. Pass the thread around the thread

guide and up again in the left slot. 3 Frmly draw the thread from right to left into the take-up lever eyelet

4. Slide the thread to the left behind

the thread guide on the needle bar. Model 3003

-I) Pas the hread nro he thread qguide and draw it down along the right s5ot

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 15 cm (6"1 of thread through needle eye. Models 3005 + 3007: 5 Thread the needle by using the needle threader (see page A 13) AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER (MODELS 3005 + 3007)

(Model 3005): Turn the balance wheel towards you to raise the needle to the highest position. Pull 15 cm 16' ) of thread, (Model 3007): By pressing the Turn the knob ®) n the direction of the arrow in the illustration, then insert the hook (B into the needle eye. Lead the thread around the guide ©)and under the hook ®. up/down needle position key, raise the needle to its highest position Pull 15 cm (6") of thread. Pull the automatic needle threader down as far as it will go. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn the knob ® in the direction of the arrow in the llustrotior then draw the thread loop to the back of the needle Raise the needle threader knob (®) Pass the end of the thread through slowly to draw the thread loop up, the needle eye by pulling the thread loop to the back, The needle threader can be used with needles No. 11/75, 12/80, 14/90, 16/00oand needles with blue shank.

DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD

Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lrghrly w~th your left hand. Q007) Press the up/down needle position key 'Wrce 3003 + 3005): Turn the balance wheel towards you until the needle has risen and the take-up lever is at its highest position. Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a loop of the bobbin thread Pull bath threads to the leh and under the presser foot, leaving 10 cm (4")

BALANCING THE THREAD TENSION

In straight seams, the needle thread and the bobbin thread should interlock in the center of the two layers of fabric. Turn the thread tension dial until the desired number is facing the setting mark Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number Tighten the needle thread tension by turning the dial to a higher number. Adjusting the Thread Tension for Z'ftgz and Embroidery. The upper thread tension should be slightly weaker when sewing a zigzag or a pattern based on the satin stitch. The upper thread should appear slightly on the reverse side of the fabric. PATTERN SELECTION

Select a pattern by turning the stitch selector The red signal confirms the chosen pattern. N.B. The needle must be in the upper position when you turn the stitch selector

The higher the number, the wider the srich. This machine can sew stitches of a maximum width of 6.5 mm (1/4)

For adjusting the stitch width, the needle must be in the upper position, i.e out of the fabric Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0 -~1

The higher the number, the longer the stitch For a fine fabric, a stitch length of 1,5 to 2,5 is preferable For a thicker fabric a stitch ength of 2 5 to 4 0 is indicated N.B 1he stitch length is automatc and cannot be modified as from the triple seam onward, 234-5 6.

The straight stitch and the triple seam may be decenered to the left by using the stitch width slide

Rose the presser foot and place the fabric next to the guide line on the needle plate, To secure the ends of the seams, press the reverse stitch button and sew a few stitches, Smooth the threads to the left and lower the presser foot Depress the foot control Raise the presser foot and eemove the fabric pulling the threads to the rear, __mA Gently guide the fabric along the guide line

HEAVY FABRICS owertheneedleintothefabricatthestarting, Slop the machine., 13003 + 3005) Turn the balance wheele towards you to bring the needle down into the fabric, (3007): Lower the needle into the fabric by pressing the needle up/down key Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle Tochange the sewing direction Lower the presser foot and continue sewing The needle must be in its highest position when removing the fabric.

point Press the small black button on foot A with your left hand thus giving extra weight to the presser foot, lower the presser foot with your right hand, maintaining the pressure on the black button

,with Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine your left hand. and start sewing. Release the block button The thread cutter cuts the threads to the proper length for starting the next seam, ZIGZAG STITCH

3-7 Simple zigzag stitching is used For overcast~ inmg and sew ng on bunions NB. For a decorative satn stitch, use transparent fool F, reduce stitch length between

0.3 and 0.5 and thread tension beween 2

ASSEMBLING STRETCH FABRICS (MODEL 3007) The C fool prevents the fabric from rolling, overcasting. Place the fabric next to the black guide an the right Minimum stitch width 5. Cwhen OVEREDGE STITCH

3 -6 For light jersey the C foot keeps the fabric Pat Place the edge of te fabric next to the black guide on the right

- ----------- .he For assembling and overcasting slretch fabics and jerseys in one opeiaion 05Use the F foot for sewing inside the fabric the right edge runs along the brim of the N.B. To prevent distortion in lerseys reduce foot pressure see pagle A.7 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

This stitch is useful to prevent raw edges from fraying Place the fabric under the presser fool, so that

Choose this stitch to attach elastic to garments. I Mark the elastic into quarters and match these to the center front, center back and side seams.

2. Place the middle of the elastic under the

center of the presser foot and sltitch into place, making sure the eiastic is eveny distributed. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TRIPLE SEAM

1-2 For shell stitching on blouses and lingerie. This stitch can also be used as a single over

This reinforced and extensible seam is recom mended for armholes, working garments and sports wear

This stitch is sewn with 2 stitches forward and I stitch backward, forming a very solid seam, Garments should be basted and tried before inal sewing Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

-__l ---]------- 3-37 Push the lever to the right to drop the feed dog PLce the button on the fabric and lower the needle into the left hole by turning the ba once wheel Lower the foot. Make sure that the needle stitches well into the right hole If necessary, adIust the width, Sew a few stitches When sewing on buttons with a shank, place a pin over the foot. To reinforce the shank, cut the threads leaving a 20cm 181 tail. Draw the thread through one of the holes, wind it round the shank and knot it safely on the wrong side N.B. Bring the feed dog back to its original position by pushing the lever to the left, The feed dog will raise automatically when turning the balance wheel AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE

set to the size of the button when the latter isplaced into the buttonhole device R 4 -65

The size of the buttonhole its automatically

• The button holder of the device rakes a but'on up to a 2 5 cm (I " size on its rear

Make a test buttonhole on a sample of your fabric lined with interfacing 3003 + 3005): Turn balance wheel towards you or (3007) depress the needle up/down key tMark he starting point of the buttonhole Use nerfacing fr stretchable and fine to raise the needle to its highest position Raise the presser foot, th sero "H",

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If the indicator light is already on "BH" reset the machine according to the instructions on page A-2 I. Attach the automatic buttonhole device R NOTE: There should be no gap between the presser foot and the front of the device, see illustration. Pull the button holder to the back and place the button Push the button holder firmly back to secure the button Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as it will go. Pass the needle thread under the presser foot. Place the fabric under the presser foot. Turn the balance wheel towards you, until the needle descends exactly at the starting point of the buttonhole. Lower the presser foot.

The buttonhole starts with the barrack The left row is sewn Models 3003 + 3005: Sew slowly and stop the machine at the starting point when a buttonhole is completed Model 3007: Depress the foot control until the machine stops by itself

• When the buttonhole is completed, the 3BHW indicator light will flash backwards.

Cut threads at 10cm(14"). Pass the needle thread to the wrong side of the fabric by pulling the bobbin thread Knot the threads. Insert a pin into one of the bartacks and cut open carefully with the buttonhole knife Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To repeat a buttonhole: After the buttonhole is sewn, select stitch I" and return to "RH" to be at the starting point of the buttonhole

When buttonhole sewing is firished, raise the buttonhole lever to its initial position. MANUAL BUTTONHOLE 1'-5 *Butnoe eo utn with a diameter of more than 2.5 cm ]Ihvtobe swn manually. (3003 + 3005). Turn the balance wheel towards you or 13007) depress the needle up/down key to raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the presser foot. Turn the selector dial to "BH" for the buttonhole. the indicator light is already on "BH" reset the machine according to the instructions on page A-21. Attach the F foot. *If Sew the first oarlock and the left row to the desired length. Pull the buttonhole lever towards you. Sew the second bartack and the right raw. Stop when you reach the first bartack. *To

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine open the buttonhole and start the next one, refer to the

instructions on page A-2 Pull down the buttonhole lever completely. tower the needle into the fabric at the starting point of the buttonhole and lower the foot, CORDED BUTTONHOLE

" Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the cord used. " Toopen the buttonhole and start the next one, refer to the instructions on page A2 1. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the cord on the cord spur at the back of the foot Lead the two ends of the cord towards you and under the foot, with the tails showing in front. Pass the ends into the forks at the front of the foot and hold them tightly. Lower the needle into the fabric at the starling point, then lower the foot. Sew the buttonhole according the the instruc tions given on pages A-20 and A-2 I Remove the garment from the machine and secure the threads. Pull the left end of the piping cord to make disappear the loop at the tear Cut flush the cord ends. ZIPPER INSERTION 15-4

3 -6 The zipper foot E can be attached either on Preparing the fabric: Baste the opening and iron Remove the bast the left or on the right, depending on the way the zipper is fixed on the garment Prepare an open searm and sew both fabrics together, right side against right side to the height oF the opening. ing threads. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Start on the visible side of the zipper. The foot is on the right side, Place ?he closed zipper, right side against right side of the fabric, so that the zipper teeth run along the fold of the fabric. Pin and baste. Start sewing from the lower end, using the tape as a guide for the edge of the foot, the zipper remains closed. Before stopping to sew, lower the needle into the fabric, lift the presser foot and open the zipper by pulling the slide Lower the presser foot to finish the seam. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Close the zipper and pin the other side of the fabric onto the fastener taking care that it is well covered. It is preferable to baste first Start sewing from the lower end, with the zipper closed. Finish by opening the zipper as indicated before. Ifthe zipper is covered from the other side, attach the Foot on the left. NARROW HEM

Make a double fold of 2.5 mm 1/8"1 over a length of about 8 cm (3). Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Lower the needle into the fabric at the starting point, then lower the hemmer Foot D. Sew 2 or 3 stitches while holding both threads. Lower the needle into the fabric, lift the presser foot and insert the folded portion into the spiral of the foot. Lower the Foot, then sew, carefully guiding the fabric so that it remains in the spiral. Trim about 7 mm (1/4") from the corners, as illustrated, to reduce bulk. BLIND STITCH 12-33, 1-3 tron +, nem at the equired height

On light fabrics, the raw edge can be turned under and pressed On heavy fabrics that tend to fray, the row edge should be overcast first Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the folded part of the fabric when it comes to

• the left Lower the presser foot. Adjust the guide by turning the nut. Sew by guiding the folded edge along the guide

Sew a row of stitches and adjust the tension,

If the patterns are compressed, the stitch is too short. Correct by turning the screw to

so that the needle thread will slightly appear aon the reverse side of the fabric. Test the stitch on a piece of the actual fabric

for the best result.

If the patterns are not neat, it is possible to adjust them with the feed balance screw,

The stitch lengths of the automatic patterns are preset. No adjustment is needed for the stitch length, Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine After sewing with the modified feed balance, return to the standard adjustment 'o" I the patterns are too distorted, the stitch is too long. Correct by turning the screw to SMOCKING -•46

VWith the stitch length on 4, sew straight stith lines at a di tance of 10 mm 13/8') over the whole area to be smocked Knot the threads on one side, Pull the bobbin 1hreads and dis tribute the gathers evenly Knot the threads on the other side, Sew the decorative stitch in the middle between the stitch rows. Remove the gathering threads.

Gatherin is easier with a weaker upper ension QUILTING

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine the quilting guide L. it will help you to keep on ever, distance between the stitch rows Sew and let the guide follow the previous stitch row SHELL TUCK PIN-TUCKING 5-6,5 0I'554Se 15-3

Place the fabric under the presser foot Lower the needle into the fabric according to the desired depth of the tucks.

Fold the fabric left side against left side, Lower the presser foot Adjust the guide turning the thumb nut Hold the fabric against the guide when sewing. Press the tucks to one side

Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (1 /2") and press Pin the two edges to paoer or tear-away backing 2 to 3 mm (1 /81 apart Sew slowly, guiding the fobr.c so rhat the needle catches the folded edge on each side

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Place the folded fabric on the edge of the transparent part on the right, The needle should stitch just outside on the rght and form a fod APP ICATIONS ASSEMBLING EDGE-TO-EDGE 5-6,5

Baste, or press, using self-adhesive lining, the application onto the fabric. Sew around the entire application, making sure the needle always goes down outside the application when at the right. When sewing curbs, stitch the needle into the fabric, raise the presser fool and swing round the fabric in the direction of the design.

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Fold each fabric edge to the wrong side and press. Present the folded edges facing one against the other under the middle of the pres ser foot. VI MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE BOBBIN CASE

Remove the plug from the outlet socket. This machine does not need oiling However, the area around the bobbin and hook must be cleaned each time the machine has been used extensively. The casing may be cleaned with a soft cloth and pure soap. Remove the needle before cleaning the machine.

To remove the hook cover push the button on the side to the right

Take out the bobbin. Clean the whole area with the lint brush.

Remove the plug from the outlet socket. Raise the needle to its highest position, Remove the presser foot and the needle. With the screwdriver, remove the screw at the left of the needle plate. Remove the needle plate Insert the bobbin Refit the hook cover. Remove the bobbin and the bobbin case Clean the feed dog, the hook and the bobbin case with the lint brush

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When refitring the bobbin case, make sure that the front notch holds the bobbin case well in place to prevent it from turning MINOR DISORDERS Problem Cause See page The machine is noisy and does not run smoothly I Threads have been caught ithe hoo mechanism

2. The feed dog is packed with lint

A31 The needle thread breaks 1.The

AS8 A-14 A-8 A-8 A-16 A-9 The bobbin thread breaks 1I The bobbin thread is not threaded correctly in the bobbin case

2. Lint has collected in the bobbin case

3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly

A-10, 11 A-3 1 Change the bobbin The needle breaks 1.,The

6 The 7, The needle is badly secured needle is bent or blunt needle clamp screw is loose upper tension is too tight fabric cannot be removed to the rear after sewing needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn pattern selector dial has been turned while the needle was in the fabric A-8 A-8 A-8 A-14 A- 16 A-9 A-1 5 Skipped stitches

3 The 4 No 5 The needle is not inserted correctly needle is bent or blunt needle and/or the threads are unsuitable for the work needle with blue shank is being used for sewing stretch, very fine and synthetic fabrics needle thread is not threaded properly A-S A-8 A-9 A-9 A-i 2 needle is not threaded properly upper tension is too tight needle is bent or blunt needle is not inserted correctly fabric cannot be removed to the rear after sewing thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Problem Cause See page The seam puckers 1, The upper tension is too tight

2. The machine is not threaded correctly

3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn

4. The stitches are too long for the fabric

5. The pressure of the presser foot is not set correctly

• When sewing extremely light weight fabrics place a sheet of paper underneath the fabric A-14 A-] 2 A-9 A-9 A-7 The stitches form loops underneath the fabric 1 The upper tension is too loose

2. The needle is either too heavy or to fine for the thread

A-14 A-9 The fabric is not fed smoothty I . The feed dog is packed with lint

2. The pressure of the presser foot is too weak

3. The stitches are too short

A-31 A-7 A- 15 The machine does not work

1. The machine is not plugged in

2. A thread is caught in the hook race

3 The coupling knob isdisengaged 4 The bobbin w;nder spindle is in the winding position A-6 A-31 A10, 1 1 A-10, 11 The buttonhole is not balanced I] The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn

2. The work is being pulled or held bock

3. No interfacing is being used with stretch or fine fabrics

A-15 Guide the fabric gently A-9 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine