White 1781 manual

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    POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. if the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not ch[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS when using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be Plowed, including the following: Read all instructions before using (this [ppliance). DANGER——To reduce the risk of electric shock: n appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this pliance from the electric [...]

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    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. Switch the sewing machine of[...]

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    CONTENTS 1 NAMES OF PARTS . 2. ACCESSORiES . . 3. BEFORE SEWING . . . Detaching Extension Table Connecting Foot Controller and Power Cord Changing Needle Changing Foot Bobbin Winding . . . Inserting Bobbin . Adjusting Lower Tension . . Drop Feed Lever . . . - Threading Upper Thread Twin Needle Threading Decorative Tucks or Designs ... Drawing Up Lo[...]

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    • NAMES OF PARTS 1. Thread guide for bobbin winding 2. Pressure regulator 3. Take-up lever 4. Face cover 5. Upper thread tension dial 6. Thread guide for upper threading 7. Presser foot thumb screw 8. Presser foot 9. Free arm 0. Shuttle cover 1. Spool pins 2. Pattern selection dial 3. Stitch length dial 4. Needle position control 5. Reverse sewin[...]

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    2. ACCESSORIES - Felts (2 pcsl Bobbins (3 pcs.) cc:::±: Buttonhole toot Needles Ordinary needles (3 pcs) _____ Button sewing foot Ball point needle 11 pc( Twin needle (1 pc.( Zipper foot Screw drivers (small) (large) Roll hemming foot Oiler Cloth guide Accessories are stored in extension table. Quilting guide Buttonhole cutter 3--[...]

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    3. BEFORE SEWING Machine is stored in flat-bed style which makes your work easier in ordinary sewing. Detachable Extension Table Slide table off and the machine is used as a free arm model. Free arm is convenient to sew or embroider; trousers, sleeves, cuffs of T-shirts, blouses, etc. Do vice-versa of above steps to attach extension table. To open [...]

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    Connecting foot controller and power cord Connect foot controller and power cord I 2 Before plugging in your machine, be sure that voltage is same as that of your machine. (written on a plate at back of machine> a Switch on put power on the machine and turn on the sewing light. h Push button to turn sewing light on and off. Always switch off or [...]

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    Proper needle straight shaft sharp point -J 6— Changing Needle Set needle in the highest position by turning handwheel towards you. Loosen needle clamp screw and remove needle. With flat face away from you, insert a new needle into groove of needle bar. Push needle until it reaches stopper a and tighten needle clamp screw firmly. Always use a str[...]

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    Changing Foot Raise presser foot lifter Set needle in the highest position by turning handwheel towards you 2 Snap-on Presser Foot: Push the lever a in the arrow direction so that the presser foot will come off Position a new foot with the pin b right under the groove of the holder Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot will be automaticall[...]

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    Bobbin Winding Set needle in the highest position by turning handwheel towards you. Open shuttle cover. —--- z I Open latch of bobbin case and take it out. Close latch of bobbin case and bobbin comes out easily. —8—[...]

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    Push back to fold handle. Pull out spool pin and put a felt on spool pin. Put a spool on spool pin. Draw thread from spool pin through thread guide and pre tension device, following numb ers and 2 Wind thread clockwise around bobbin several times. Push bobbin on to spindle. Holding handwheel with your left hand disengage handwheel by unscrewing sto[...]

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    >N Push bobbin to right and press down foot controller. Machine stops automatically when bobbin is full. Push bobbin to left, to disengage from wheel. I Take off bobbin from spindle and cut thread. Retighten stop motion knob. trouble correction If bobbin is wound unevenly as shown, open face cover and loosen set-screw of the guide for bobbin win[...]

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    inserting Bobbin Place bobbin in its case with thread running in direction of arrow. Guide thread into slot a of bobbin case. Pulling thread to left, bring it under tension spring then to delivery eye .:. I / ) I —11—[...]

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    Adjusting Lower Tension To test bobbin tension, hang and shake bobbin case as shown. At proper tension bobbin case will gradually drop a small amount. To adjust tension, turn adjusting screw with small screwdriver. -J Raise needle in the highest position. Leave end of thread of about 1 0 cm (4”) from bobbin case. Take hold of latch and push bobbi[...]

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    Threading Upper Thread Raise presser foot lifter. Raise take-up lever to the highest position by turning handwheel towards you. Thread following numbers - 7 Pass thread through guide I Lead thread either side of tension disc 2 Hook it to guide 3 from down to upwards. Thread take-up lever 4 Pass thread to guide 5 from right to left, and guide 6 (lef[...]

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    Twin Needle Threading Thread in the same wa as normal threading, except at points and 7 At point 2 pass threads sepa ratly to right and eft of tension d cc / At guide 6 pass one of threads To right guide and the other at left quide At point 7 thread from right guide should be end to rqht needle eye and from left guide to left needle eye Leave ends [...]

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    Drawing Up Lower Thread Hold end of upper thread with left hand. Turn handwheel slowly towards you until needle moves down and up again. Pull upper thread slowly and lower thread will be brought up in a loop. Pull out both threads to about 1 5 cm (6) and place them together under presser toot on left. Foot Pressure Push down the outer ring of the p[...]

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    ibric, thread and needle table T eRFAD Nt DLE: t’ SHEER [on ( ‘nO.s No DEER 1 3iojsn Crepe wJr J’qondv. T 5 feta GOT i,A,TGHT C n Kr)TSde .J” - 1 E0 JM Wool 51k len velvetten. LotIon lil Terv’ flZ 4 /y l)ninr Di XTRA H 1 -AVY ipholslery Canvas Wfl eq KM ES CO ton Mer e’zed Fi rope in Covered Polyester C ottori 705 Slk Nyon Silk 70 90 [...]

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    Pattern Setting 1 3 DECORATIVE PURPLE — 14 N N N ULTRA PLE ‘ ‘ s. STRETCH PUP A A / 1 5 JLOCK PUP PLE OVERLOCK PuR:LE 17 BR lAP PUP LE , 1 8 FISH PURPLE -___ AN 12 tvW :z llAV/A’A //AV/AV/A //AV/AV/A STRAIGHT STRETCH RICK RACK YELLOW PURPLE PURPLE —17 -[...]

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    4. STRAIGHT SEWING Set machine as shown. ,i J4 0 Pattern Selection Dial Turn dial to choose pattern. Dial can be turned either to right or to left * Always make sure needle is in the highest position when operating dial Stitch length dial For a longer stitch, turn dial in clockwise. For a shorter stitch, turn it in counter-clockwise For normal sewi[...]

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    Starting to Sew Place fabric under foot about 1 cm (0.4”) inside the edge. Lower presser foot lifter. Important: Hold on both threads during the sewing of the first 3—4 stitches of the seam. Double Presser Foot Lifter In order to obtain winder gap when using very thick materials, firmly push presser foot lifter up as far as it will go. Reverse [...]

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    Cloth Guide Use cloth guide when sewing a long seam of regular distance from edge of material. Set guide in hole on arm, at right of needle plate, and adjust distance. Run machine with edge of fabric touching guide. Position cloth guide at an angle to sew a curved seam. Sew reverse stitches for rein forcement at end of seam. Draw fabric to left whe[...]

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    Applications of Straight Stitch A. Seams The normal stitch length for most fabrics is 3, but the length chosen should depend on the fabric and area of usage. Usually, heavier fabrics require longer stitches, and lighter weight fabrics require shorter stitches. For curved seams and bias cut areas use a shorter stitch length to add strength and elast[...]

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    5. ZIGZAG SEWING Set machine as shown. To prevent seam ends unravell ing, set machine for straight stitch and sew in reverse at beginning and ending of seam. Zigzag Width Control Set control at required number. Larger the number, wider the stitch. Set it at 0 for straight sewing. Make sure needle is in upper position when you set control. Needle Po[...]

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    6.MAKING BUTTONHOLES Set machine as shown. Determine Length Measure diameter and thickness of button and add 03cm (1 8”) for bar tacks. Mark buttonhole size on material. Determine Width Determine width according to diameter of button, its thickness, and kind of material. Attach buttonhole foot. Completely push back sliding part a of buttonhole fo[...]

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    -n . U r 1 , i --f 4N N L” . : ,, C Bar tacking: Set pattern selection dial to 1 (:) and sew 5-6 stitches. Left side: Change pattern to 2 (21]). Sew left side from front to back until it reaches end line. Remember the point where arrow shows so that it is not necessary to mark end lines for all buttonholes. Bar tacking: Change pattern to 3 3) and[...]

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    Left and Right Side Balance of Buttonhole Stitch density on right and left sides of buttonhole can be adjust by buttonhole balance control dial. This dial should usually be in a neutral position (between +“ and “— If the stitches on the right side of the buttonhole are too close together, turn the dial to the left (+). *Turning dial to left o[...]

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    Cutting Buttonholes Stick a needle through bar tacks to prevent over-cutting. Cut buttonhole along center with buttonhole cutter. ... Corded Buttonholes For stretch fabrics such as knits, a corded buttonhole is effective to keep finished buttonhole in shape. Hook filler cord on top spur and lead ends of cord under foot, pull taut, and hook them to [...]

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    7. SEWING ON BUTTONS Spt njchip s chnvi if C 25 . Position a button and material un der foot When needle comes to left side of stitch, lower fnot. Raise needle and adjust zigzag width so that needle comes to right hole of button Make c’ne stitch be certain that nec le is a’igned with button’s holes. Run machine at medium speed arid sew -6 zig[...]

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    8. OVERCASTING :._ 45 N cz 44; For light weight material: Set machine as shown. Overcasting prevents edge of fabric from fraying and produces neat finish. - // N // Sew carefully so that all stitches on right side are flush with edge of fabric. For thick and elastic material: Set machine as shown. Sew in the same way above. —28—[...]

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    9. OVERLOCKING Overlocking stitches make it possible to sew and overcast seams at the same time. Set machine as shown. a For medium, thin material b For medium, thick material Put two pieces of cloth together with right sides facing and sew. To prevent edges from fraying, sew so that right side stitches drop outside the edge of material. In some ca[...]

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    —30— Applications of the Elastic Overlockstitch This stitch is very effective for overcasting, edgestitching, etc. on knits and very stretchy fabrics, also, for decoration. Topstitching A decorative topstitch can be produced with the elastic edging stitch. Stitch around the structural lines of the garments for a dramat ic effect. Topstitch a br[...]

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    Application of Ultra Stretch Stitch A. Seaming On most knits, a 3 1 6 inch finished seam, such as stitch and overcast or the overlock stitch, is more desirable than a 5/8 inch opened seam allowance. These stitches can create a neater, more profes sional finish, eliminate bulky seams prevent curling, permit the gar ment to “give” under stress, a[...]

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    llI iii I Zkr _ ) 0 5 I EZ - J —32— Application of Rick-Rack [WIAV/II A. Topstitching/Rick..Rack A decorative topstitch can be produced with the rick-rack stitch. Stitch around the structural lines of the garment for a special effect. Topstitch braid or a deco rative inset to add an additional creative flair. B. Tapering/Rick-Rack The rick-ra[...]

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    Application of Decorative Fun Patterns [i LZ] L* A. Fun stitches-Swan-Fish-Briar The reverse stitch patterns pro duce swan, fish, briar designs for use on household linens and children clothes. These reverse stitch pattern can be used to sew in hems as the scallop stitch The reverse stitch patterns can also be used for topstitching bindings and rib[...]

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    10. BLIND HEM STITCH Fold material as shown and place it under foot, For a neater finish, it is preferable to baste or iron hem before hand. Sew carefully, so that straight stitches are made on hem edge, and slanting stitches pierce only one or two threads of fold. Set machine as shown. I 2.5 35 I - 34—[...]

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    a Correct seam N b Needle is catching edge of fold wrong side too much. . Needle is not catching edge of fold at all b _c:H:...!.. _ Elastic Blind Hem Stitch For elastic materials, set machine as shown and sew in the same way as for normal blind hem stitch 12 F 35 AA 35[...]

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    11. STRETCH SEAMS A balipoint needle is essential. Paper may be laid under knits for smoother feeding. a Medium-weight fabrics double knit, jersey. Apply elastic triple stitch. b Light-weight fabrics Apply small zigzag. Reduce upper and lower thread tension. c For Very elastic fabrics spandex (power net) Use lapped or abutted seam. Apply multiple z[...]

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    12. ZIPPER SEWING Set machine as shown. Used for dresses. blouses skirts, trousers, bags, etc. By using the special zipper foot. zip per sewing can be easily done. (1) With right sides together tack along seam line of the opening a (2> Open the tacked seam and pull out the lower material O.3cm(¼’). Place the folded edge over the right side of[...]

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    13. SHELL STITCHING Silk, nylon organdy or similar sheer fabrics are suitable. Set machine as shown. 1 Fold edge of material. With folded edge to left, place it under presser foot. Pull thread ends towards back when starting sewing. Make sure needle misses raw edge of fold when it moves side ways. /6 2.5 3.5 - 5 -I —38—-[...]

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    14. PIN TUCKING Set machine as shown. For better appearance, use sheer material and tighten lower thread a little. For twin needle threading see p. 14. Insert the quilting guide under the spring plate on the holder. Mark first line with pencil or tailor’s chalk, and sew. From second line, just sew, following seam of first line using guide. Interv[...]

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    4i 23 15. QUILTING of material to from slipping out Attach quilting guide and sew in the same way as pin tucking. Set machine as shown. Baste layers prevent them as you sew. 40[...]

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    16. SCALLOPING Set machine as shown. Put two pieces of cloth together with right sides facing, and sew. Trim edge 0.3cm (1,8”) away from stitching. Make notches on seim edge at evenly spaced intervals. Turn two pieces to right sides out. Bring stitching line to very edge by pushing seam edge gently with your fingers, and press. R L: otches . Push[...]

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    I part. Sew along the edge of the patch on the right side. Trim away the worn part close to the seam on back side —I Mending a Rip Set machine in the same way as for patching. Sew the edges of tear together first. Then sew two more seams on either side. A piece of gauze can be placed jnderneath to reinforce the rip. 8 > 3.5—5 17. MENDING Pat[...]

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    18. APPLIQUE WORK Set machine as shown. Draw design on material to be used as an applique and cut it out. Place cut-out on base material and baste it. Sew around outline with zigzag stitch adjusting stitch length and width according to shape and size of cut-out and type of base material. To change direction at corners or to sew very small circles, [...]

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    V 10’ Lj 4 - - k - A Needle Thread No. 9 120 --- 100 No. 11 100-80 No. 14 6050 19. EMBROIDERY Set machine as shown. Remove foot, and holder screw To avoid lower thread being pulled up, reduce upper thread tension. For good embroidery, it is important to use correct needles and thread. Use thin embroidery silk for upper thread and a thinner silk o[...]

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    20. MAINTENANCE t Your machine requires regular cleaning and oiling for satis factory sewing performance. A machine which is used for a few hours a day needs to be cleaned and oiled once a month. Cleaning } Remove foot and needle. Remove needle plate. Brush off all dust and lint on feed dog with cleaning brush. Turn latches outwards. Remove shuttle[...]

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    Oiling Use oil manufactured specially for sewing machine use. Other oils will eventually cause mechanism to jam. Apply one drop of oil to part of shuttle where friction occurs. Open face cover and apply oil in the same way. Be careful not to apply too much oil or it may stain your material and cause some sewing difficulty After oiling, run machine [...]

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    21. TROUBLE CHART PROBLEM Breaking lower thread Skipping stitches h equiJr stitches The material not fed correctly PROBABLE CAUSE Thread not wound evenly on the bobbin or not drawn up correctly Lower thread tension too tight Lint stuck in the bobbin case and inside the tension spring Needle not fully inserted Needle bent Size or type of needle and [...]

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    PROBLEM The material puckers Breaking needle PROBABLE CAUSE Upper or lower thread tension too tight Stitch too long for material Thread too thick Incorrect threading of upper or lower thread Needle not correctly inserted Needle bent Needle clamp screw too loose Upper thread tension too tight Needle too fine for the material Dials have been changed [...]