Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDE
Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety and to reduce the risk of fire, injury or electrical shock. Read all the instructions before operating the appliance and keep them for future reference. If you pass the product on to a third party, include these instructions.Always unplug the...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
Safety Guide Page 2Details of the machine Page 4Standard Accessories Page 5Connecting the Machine Page 5Attaching and removing the needle Page 6 Winding the bobbin Page 7Inserting the bobbin Page 9Threading the machine Page 10Bringing up the bobbin thread Page 11Adjusting the needle thread tension P...
Page 4 - DETAILS OF THE MACHINE
1 Bobbin winding tension disk2 Upper thread guide3 Thread take-up lever4 Thread tension dial5 Needle plate6 Hook cover plate7 Reverse stitch lever8 Stitch selector9 Needle Clamp screw10 Needle bar thread guide11 Needle12 Presser foot13 Setscrew14 Bobbin winder spindle15 Bobbin winder stopper16 Handw...
Page 6 - ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE NEEDLE; A: Raise the Presser Foot; : The Presser Foot Assembly is raised and; D: Needles must be in perfect condition.; Problems can occur with:; ALWAYS swith the power off when attaching needles.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE NEEDLE A: Raise the Presser Foot : The Presser Foot Assembly is raised and lowered with the Presser Foot Lever (No.12 on P. 4). The positions are:1. Foot fully lowered2. Foot raised to normal height3. Foot raised to the highest position B: Raise the Needle : The needle is ...
Page 7 - WINDING THE BOBBIN -1; A: Place the spool of thread on the Spool Pin.
WINDING THE BOBBIN -1 The needle and take-up lever moves up and down while winding the bobbin. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle. To avoid possible injury, do not touch any moving parts. Your sewing machine works by stiching two threads. The ...
Page 8 - WINDING THE BOBBIN -2; Draw thread from the spool. Guide the thread around and under
WINDING THE BOBBIN -2 C: Draw thread from the spool. Guide the thread around and under the thread guide. Draw out the thread from the notch and pass it under the disc.1: Thread guide2: Notch3: Disc4: Bobbin on Bobbin Winder Spindle D: Push the Bobbin spindle to the left. Lead the thread through the ...
Page 9 - INSERTING THE BOBBIN
INSERTING THE BOBBIN 1: Orient the bobbin with the thread running to the left.2: Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder.3: Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. The dotted line on the illustration shows the correct thread direction.. 4: Draw the thread to the left, slidin...
Page 10 - THREADING THE MACHINE; We suggest you read through the procedure; USING THE SUPPLIED THREADER LOOP
THREADING THE MACHINE This operation is important to carry out correctly as by not doing so many sewing problems could result. We suggest you read through the procedure carefully and carry out this process several times before using the machine to familiarise yourself with the process. Disconnect th...
Page 11 - BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD; Refer to Figure 1; Pull both threads 4” to 6” (10 to 15 cm) under and behind the presser foot.; Figure 1
BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD Refer to Figure 1 1: Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand and rotate the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, for one complete turn. Hold the upper thread LOOSELY with the left hand. Turn the handwheel forwards to lower and then ...
Page 12 - ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION; The tension requires adjustment depending on:
ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSION Rotate the dial to adjust the upper thread tensionThe basic thread tension setting is “4” To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up.To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. The tension requires adjustment depending on: - sti...
Page 13 - ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH AND PATTERN; STITCH SELECTION; STITCH CARD; Stitch Setting Guide; Stitch length in this position is the same as letter
ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH AND PATTERN STITCH SELECTION To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the needle is fully raised before selecting a stitch. 1; Raise the needle above the fabric.2: Select the desired stitch length/pattern by rotating the Stitch Selector until the appropriate letter ali...
Page 14 - BASIC SEWING; STRAIGHT STITCH; A B
BASIC SEWING STRAIGHT STITCH Stitch selector and Needle thread tension as shownNOTE: The stitch length of pattern E is the same as C. A: Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric on the needle plate. 1. Lower the needle at the point where you want to start. 2. Lower the presser ...
Page 15 - MORE ABOUT STITCHING; Turning a Corner; Stop stitching at the corner of the fabric.; ZIGZAG STICHING; Select a pattern, which is suited for your sewing; F G H
MORE ABOUT STITCHING Turning a Corner Stop stitching at the corner of the fabric. 1. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. 2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric counterclockwise through the 3. desired angleLower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction....
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; Remove the hook cover plate by sliding it toward you.
MAINTENANCE Disconnect the machine from the power supply by unplugging the adapter from the mains socket and then from the machine.. Cleaning the Bobbin Holder CAUTION: Remove the hook cover plate by sliding it toward you. 1. Lift out the bobbin. 2. Brush out dust and lint with a amall paint brush o...
Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem
TROUBLESHOOTING If your machine is not working saftactorily, please work through this checklist before returning it to Tesco or taking it for service. Page 17 Problem Probable Cause The needle thread breaks. 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3....
Page 18 - APPENDIX - MATCHING THE NEEDLE, FABRIC AND THREAD; IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
APPENDIX - MATCHING THE NEEDLE, FABRIC AND THREAD Page 18 NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics -thin cottons, voile, serge, silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or poly...
Page 19 - Never use scouring pads, abrasives or harsh cleaners.; WARRANTY; CONCLUSION
AFTER USE Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the adapter from the mains socket and then disconnecting the DC supply cord. Remove the cord connecting the foot pedal. Store the machine securely together with all accessories in a cool dry place away from heat and damp and where it...