Page 2 - ’’DANGER; ’’WARNING; ’’SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
"IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" "When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.""Read all instructions before using this sewing machine." ’’DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock:" 1. "This sewin...
Page 3 - FOOT CONTROL; POLARIZED PLUGS CAUTION
FOOT CONTROL (USA only) Use Matsushita Electric, Model 4C-316B with this sewing machine. POLARIZED PLUGS CAUTION This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug do...
Page 9 - SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE; PREPARACION DE LA MAQUINA; CONTROL POR PEDAL
Power/light switch Interruptor corriente/luz SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using your machine the first time. FOOT CONTROL POWER/LIGHT SWITCH Connect the plug of the foot control Into the machine socket ® and Your machine will not operate u...
Page 12 - TO
THREADING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1 . Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel towards you. 2. Remove the bobbin cover plate. 3. Insert the bobbin making sure the bobbin rotates counter clockwise. 4. Pull thread through the slot @ and then to the left. With a finger held gently...
Page 13 - THREADING THE TOP THREAD; ENHEBRADO DEL HILO SUPERIOR
THREADING THE TOP THREAD 1 . Raise the presser foot lever. 2 . Raise the needle to Its highest position by rotating the hand wheel towards you. 3. Thread the machine in the order as Illustrated. ENHEBRADO DEL HILO SUPERIOR 1. ELevantar la palanca prénsatelas. 3. Enhebrar la máquina siguiendo el orde...
Page 16 - n a
CHANGING PRESSER FEET Be sure needle is in the up position. Raise presser footlever. 1 . Push foot release lever to remove the foot. 2 . Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the presser foot needle slot with the needle plate needle slot. 3. Lower the presser foot lever so that the foo...
Page 17 - CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING; CONVERSION PARA LA COSTURA CON BRAZO; as
CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be used either as a flat- bed, or as a free-arm model. With the extension table in position, it provides you with a large working surface as a standard flat-bed model. By removing the extension table (just pull it off to the left as shown), the machine ...
Page 18 - MACHINE SETTING CHART
MACHINE SETTING CHART VINDICATOR 2. LENGTH CONTROL 3. STITCH WIDTH CONTROL 4. PRESSER FOOT A. B. C. Straight stitch Zigzag foot Overcasting foot foot D. Buttonhole foot E. Zipper foot STITCH 1. INDICATOR 2. LENGTH CONTROL 3. STITCH WIDTH CON TROL \ 4. PRESSER FOOT QTQAir^UT A i 1 1 - 4 M A, B O 1 r...
Page 19 - ESQUEMA DE AJUSTE DE LA MAQUINA; SELECTOR ANCHO PUNTADA; W W W
ESQUEMA DE AJUSTE DE LA MAQUINA 1. SEÑALIZADOR 2. CONTROL LONGITUD 3. SELECTOR ANCHO PUNTADA 4. PIE PRENSATELAS A. B. C. Pata puntada Prénsatelas Pata para recta de zig-zag overlocado D. Prénsatelas ' de ojales E. Prénsatelas cremalleras PUNTADA 1. SEÑALIZADOR 2, CONTROL LONGITUD 3. SELEC TOR ANCHO...
Page 26 - PUNTADA INVISIBLE
First finish the raw edge. Do this by turning it under on fine fabrics and overcasting it on medium to heavyweight ones. Then turn the hem up the required depth, press and pin in place. Now fold the fabric as illustrated. C ^ - Regular blind stitch for normal fabrics - Elastic blind stitch for soft,...
Page 27 - SHELL STITCH; SEAM AND OVERCAST IN ONE; PUNTADA DE LENCERIA; COSTURA Y SOBREHILADO EN UNO
SHELL STITCH D ^ Shell stitch is for seaming and overcasting sheer, soft fabrics in one operation. It also produces a delicate shell hem on lingerie and other fine garments. SEAM AND OVERCAST IN ONE Place the right sides of the fabric to gether and position under the presser foot so that the zig-zag...
Page 28 - ZIG-ZAG DE TRES PUNTADAS
MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG e | This is a strong stitch because as its name implies, it makes multiple short stitches where the normal zigzag makes only one. For this reason it is highly recommended for overcasting all types of fabrics. It is also Ideal for mending tears, patching, sewing towelling, patch- ...
Page 30 - ADJUSTING STRETCH STITCH BALANCE; AJUSTE FINO PUNTADA ELASTICA; PUNTADA RECTA TRIPLE A ÍÜ
©TRIPLE STRAIGHT ©RIC-RAC©STRETCH OVERLOOK ©OVERLOOK ©FEATHER ©ELASTIC OVERLOOK ©DOUBLE OVERLOOK ©HERRINGBONE ©PUNTADA TRIPLE ©ZIG-ZAG ©OVERLOOK ELASTICO©OVERLOOK©PLUMA©OVERLOOK ELASTICO ©OVERLOOK DOBLE ©ESPIGA STRETCH STITCHES Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit, or stretchable fabrics, but...
Page 33 - DOUBLE OVERLOOK STITCH G; HERRINGBONE STITCH
DOUBLE OVERLOOK STITCH G Double overlook has a number of uses. It is perfect for attaching flat elastic when making or repairing lingerie. It Is Ideal for overcasting a single layer of fabric or seaming and overcasting in one step on slightly stretch fabric and non-stretch fabrics such as linen, twe...
Page 34 - BUTTONHOLE MAKING; CAMBIAR EL PIE PRENSATELAS AL PIE
BUTTONHOLE MAKING Change the presser foot to buttonhole foot. Slide the buttonhole guide forward. Loosen screw (A). Place the button between support (B) and support (C). Fix the button tightening screw (A). Remove the button. Then you can obtain exact size of buttonhole. Carefully mark the buttonho...