Euro-Pro INTELLI SEW 9136C manual

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When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. - T o reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using an[...]

CONTENTS 2 01 INSTRUCTION 02 GETTING READY TO SEW 03 UTILITY STITCHES PRINCIP AL P ARTS OF THE MACHINE ..................................................4 ACCESSORIES ...................................................................5 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE ....................................6 FUNCTION BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE .[...]

3 CONTENTS BLIND HEM ....................................................................... 3 1 B U T T O NS E W I N G ................................................................3 2 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ....................................................... 33-35 EYELET STITCH .................................................................[...]

PRINCIP AL P ARTS OF THE MACHINE Memory buttons Selection buttons Function buttons Memory buttons Thread cutter Buttonhole lever Auto needle threader Needle plate Sewing table and accessory box Presser foot pressure T ension dial LCD screen Needle up/down position button Auto-lock button Reverse button Power cord Foot controller connector Main powe[...]

ACCES SORIES Standard Optional All purpose foot (T) Zippe r foot (I) Butto n sewing foot Buttonhol e foot (D) Satin stitch foot (A) Blin d hem foot (F) Overcastin g foot (E) Brush/ Seam ripper Bobbin(3x) Screwdriver (L & S) Seam guide Spool pin felt Spool holder (Large) Spool holder (Small) Second spool pin P ack of needle Walking foot Cording [...]

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE Connecting the machine Before connecting the power supply , make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your electrical power . Place the machine on a stable table. 1. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet. 2. T urn on the power switch. 3. The sewing lamp w[...]

FUNCTION BUT TONS OF THE MACHINE 7 Reverse button (1) Reverse button is pressed to sew in reverse. An arrow " " on the LCD display indicates reverse sewing. Select one pattern (except the P atterns 07- 17 and the Direct P atterns " "), the machine will sew in reverse or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed if the reverse button[...]

Arrow button (6) Press the arrow button to confirm the pattern memorized by pressing this button in memory mode. Press the memory button to enter the memory mode, and store the combinations of characters or decorative stitches. Press the memory button again to leave the memory mode and return Direct mode. The Direct mode patterns and b u t t onhole[...]

Stitch length adjustment button (7) When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons. T o shorten the stitch length, press the "-" button (left). T o increase the[...]

MODE selection button (10) When you turn the machine "ON" the LCD screen display will be set at the direct mode "" . Press the MODE selection button to select different stitch models. There are three different stitch models. The LCD lights to the right of the screen, you will be able to see which menu you have selected. Direct m[...]

LCD SCREEN Direct P attern P attern Alphabet Direct Needle up Auto-lock Mirror Needle position Reverse Direct mode P attern number Stitch width Bobbin winding Buttonhole lever MEM Needle down Auto-stop Normal mode Memory Mirror Stitch length Reverse P attern number Stitch width Suggested presser foot Number of current unit T otal number of unit Alp[...]

The portion marked in red colored on the chart shows the one unit of each pattern. below Direction P atterns P atterns P A T TERN CHART Alphabets 12 01[...]

1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder . 2. Snap the thread into the thread guide . 3. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder tension discs. 4. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the [...]

6. When the bobbin winder spindle is push to the right, "bobbin winding position", the symbol " " is shown on the LCD screen. It will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin winder spindle is push to the left, "sewing position". 7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand. 8. Press on the foot control to start t[...]

When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. 1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow). 2. Pull the thread through the slit (A). 3. Pull the thread toward the left and along the inside of the spring until it slips into the notch (B) being sure that the thread d[...]

6 5 7 8 Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. 1. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread comes from the fron[...]

5. Then, down and around the check spring holder . 6. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. 7. P ass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide. 4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread b e t w e e n the silver discs. 9. Pull the [...]

2. The needle threader automatically turns to the threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye. 3. T ake the thread in front of the needle. 4. Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly . The hook will turn and pass the thread through the needle eye forming a loop. Pull the thread through the needle eye. Raise the nee[...]

1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. T urn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop. 3. Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot. Raise the presser foot. [...]

REPLACING THE NEEDLE The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric (light-or -heavy weight). However , if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin. For sewing very heavy fabric, tighten the pressure by turning the sc[...]

Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium). MA TCHING NEEDLE/ F ABRIC/ THREAD NEEDLE, F ABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE Please Note: - In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads ar e used for sewing heavy fabrics. - Always test th[...]

THREAD TENSION - Basic thread tension setting: "4" - T o increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. T o reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics. - 90% of all [...]

T urn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the above operations! (1) Raise the presser foot bar (a). Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated. (2) Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). Raise the lever (e). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) wil[...]

TYPE OF PRES SER FOOT CHART Darning Free embroidery Monogramming All purpose foot (T) Zipper foot (I) Buttonhole foot (D) Overcasting foot (E) Blind hem foot (F) Darning/ Embroidery foot Gathering foot Button sewing foot APPLICA TION PRESSER FOOT General sewing, P atchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc. PRESSER FOOT APPLIC[...]

a b b a a TWO -STEP PRES SER FOOT LIF TER 1. The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. 2. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work. With the sewing table off the machine, the feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base in back of the sewing m[...]

USEFUL SKILLS Reverse Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam. Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches. The machine will sew forward when the button is released. Free arm Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs. 26 02[...]

USEFUL SKILLS Sewing corners 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner . 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/ down button once. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. 5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. 5 1 2 2 3 4 Sewing on the heavy fabric The black butt[...]

Changing the needle position These setting apply only to pattern 01-05. The pre-set position is "3.5", center position. When you press the "-" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the left. When you press the "+" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the right. On [...]

It assures you of a stitch that is strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch. T riple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim, poplin, duck, etc. St[...]

Using the overcasting foot 1. Change the presser foot to the all purpose foot (T) . 2. Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of the fabric on the right side. Using the all purpose foot 5.0~7.0 2.0~3.0 2.5~4.5 2.0~3.0 Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E). Sew the fabric with the fab[...]

Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong sid e uppermost. Plac e the fabric under the foot. T urn the handwhee l forwards by hand until the needl e swings fully to the left. It should just pierc e the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjus t the stitch width accordingly . Adjus t the guide (b) by turning the knob (a) so that the guide just [...]

Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot. Position the work under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot. Select zig zag pattern. Adjust the stitch width to "2.0-7.0" according to the distance between the two holes of the button. T urn the handwheel to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left a[...]

0: 07: 08: 09: 10: 11: 12: 13: 14: For thin or medium fabric F o rt h i no rm e d i u mf a b r i c For horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics For thin or medium fabric For suits or overcoats For thick coats For jeans or trousers For jeans or stretch fabric with a coarse weave For stretch fabric Mark the positions of the buttonhole on the fabric. T[...]

Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the centerline's mark is aligning with the center of the buttonhole foot. Lower the buttonhole lever , then push it to the back. BUT TONHOLE STITCHING Please Note: When you select any buttonhole pattern, LCD screen will be demonstrated the figure " ", it is to remind you to lower the[...]

BUT TONHOLE STITCHING Raise the presser foot and cut thread. T o sew over same buttonhole, raise the presser foot (will return to original position). After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the buttonhole lever until it stops. Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any stitches on either side. Use a pin as a stopper at the bar [...]

Select pattern 15 to get the eyelet stitch. Attach satin stitch foot (A). A 5.0 6.0 7.0 15: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc Press the "-" or "+" stitch width adjustment to button select the eyelet size. Size of eyelet. A. Large: 7.0mm (1/4 inch). B. Medium: 6.0mm (15/64 inch). C. Small: 5.0mm (3/16 inch). Lower the need[...]

Select pattern 16 or 17 to get the darning stitch. Chang e the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. Pull the button holder to rear . Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot to the desired length. Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric together . Select the needle position. Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear . Start a b St[...]

5.P os itio n the f abri c so th at the n eed le is 2mm ( 1/1 6 inch ) in fr ont of t he are a to be dar ned , and th en lo wer th e pre sser foo t lev er . W he n l o w er i n g th e p r e ss e r f oo t , d o no t p u s h i n th e f r o nt o f t h e pr e s s er f o o t, o t h e rw i s e th e d ar n i n g wi l l n ot b e s e w n wi t h t he c o r r[...]

- Baste the zipper opening on the garment. - Press open the seam allowance. Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line. Baste the zipper tape. - Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper . - Attach the left side of the presse[...]

Inserting a side zipper - Baste the zipper opening on the garment. - Fold back to the left seam allowance. T urn under the right seam allowance to form 3mm (1/8 inch) fold. - Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper . Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to t[...]

K Fold edge of fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric. Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot. Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of hemmer foo[...]

M Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording. M T riple cording Push the sewing thread to the left and insert three cords into the grooves of the [...]

Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a full indentation on the underside to allowed easy sewing over the thickness of the stitches form by closely spaced zigzag stitches, and even feeding of the fabric. T o tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern, you may adjust the length and width of th[...]

P Insert the quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire. 3.5 1.0~3.0 QUIL TING Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching. 44 03[...]

Scallop edging - Stitch along the edge of the fabric, ma king sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. For better results, apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn. - T rim along the stitches. Be careful not to cut the stitches. T A SCALL OP STITCH 45 03 Scallop hem - Fold the fabric right side toget[...]

3.5 4.5 GA THERING 46 03 T o gather and attach gathered fabric in one step Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot on the bottom. When using the slot, you can gather the bottom layer of the fabric while attaching it to a flat top layer , such as the waistband on a dress bodice. 1. Remove the presser foot holder and attach gathering foot. 2[...]

47 03 Adjust the stitch length to 4.0mm and loosen the thread tension. Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly . Secure the threads at the other end. Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew decorati[...]

48 03 Remove the presser foot holder , and attach the darning foot to the presser foot holder bar . The lever (a) should be behind the needle clamp screw (b). Press the darning foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (c). First sew around the edges of the hole (to secure the threads). Working from left to right, sew [...]

FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING 49 03 Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to maintain a constant speed. Fill in the design working from the outline towards the inside. Keep the stitches close together . Y ou will get lon[...]

50 03 1. Place the two pieces of fabric with the right side together and sew with the straight stitch. 2. Open the seam allowance and press it flat. 3. Place the center of the presser foot on the seam line of the joined pieces of fabric and sew over the seam. 1. Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste t[...]

51 03 Select the pattern. Pressing the mirror button. LCD will display the mirror function and the machine will sew the reflected pattern until you press the mirror button again. Please Note: -T cannot be mirror imaged. - Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns. he Direct P attern 00 and the Patterns 07- 17 A. Normal pattern[...]

5 2 0 3 Insert the twin needle. T F o l l o w t h e i n s t r uc t i o n s f o r s i n g l e- n e e d l e t h r e a d in g u s i n g th e h o r i z o n t a l s p oo l p i n . T h r e a d t h r ou g h t h e l e f t n ee d l e . S e t t h e s e c on d s p o o l p i n i n t o t h e ho l e o n t h e t o p of t h e m a c h i n e . T h r ea d t h r o u g[...]

53 03 Always try to sew first without the walking foot accessory which should be used only when necessary . It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard, regular foot on your machine. Y our sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on a wide range of fabrics from delicate chiffons to multiple [...]

54 03 1. When you turn the machine "ON", the LCD screen displays "" . .......... 2. Press the " " button to enter the memory mode, and store the combinations of character or decorative stitches. Combining patterns or letters Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sew[...]

55 03 Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing the machine if you do not press the " " button again when you have completed your selection. 5. Press the " " button to leave the memory mode and return to the Direct mode. Direct Adding patterns or letters While in the memory mode, press [...]

56 03 2. Press foot controller . The machine will start to sew from first entered pattern. On the LCD screen, sewing stitch data is indicated. Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern 1. Press the " " button to enter the memory mode. The machine will be positioned at the first programmed stitch. 4. Press the " " button to leav[...]

5 7 Instructio n animation message display Bobbi n winding Th e bobbin winder is winding the bobbin. BH lever is not lowered Th e buttonhole or darning stitch was selected and press on th e foot control while the buttonhole lever is raised. - When operating correctly: 1 beep - When the memory is full 30 units of pattern: 2-short beeps - When operat[...]

58 04 T urn the power switch off and wait until the lamp has cooled down before touching it. Attention: b c a 1. Remove plug (a), loosen the screw (b) on the left side of the sewing head and remove the face plate (c). 2. If the machine is equipped with a 5W lamp, replace the bulb as follows: Pull light bulb downward to remove. Replace the bulb with[...]

59 04 Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance. Cleaning the hook If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary . 1. Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. 2. Clean [...]

60 04 Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer . Upper thread Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle Loose Seam gather or pucker 1.The machine is not threaded correctly . 2.The thread tension is too tight. 3.The thread is too thick for [...]

61 04 Seam puckering P atterns are distorted 1.The needle thread tension is too tight. 2.The needle thread is not threaded correctly . 3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. 4.The stitch length is too long for the fabric. 5.The presser foot pressure is not correctly adjusted. 1.The correct presser foot is not used. 2.The needle thread[...]

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3.5 5.0 3.5 3.5 5.0 7.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 0.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~5.5 2.5~5.5 2.5~5.5 5.5~7.0 5.5~7.0 5.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 7.0, 6.0, 5.0 3.5~7.0 3.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 2.5 1.0 2.[...]

63 04 QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Functions Presser Foot Stitch Pattern Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto-lock Elongation Mirror/ Presser foot Twin needle Reverse Width (mm) Length (mm) Memory 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.[...]

Functions Presser Foot Stitch Pattern Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto-lock Elongation Mirror/ Presser foot Twin needle Reverse Width (mm) Length (mm) Memory /A /A /A /A /A /A /A 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 6.0 4.0 4.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 4.5 5.0 5.0 [...]

EURO-PRO Operating LLC war rants the sewing mach ine head and any of its parts other than those covered by the 2- year wa rranty below or those sub ject to nor mal wear and tear fo r a period o f 25 years from date of the original purchase, to be free of defective par ts due to impe rfections in the wo rkmanship and mate rials, subjec t to the foll[...]

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