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Summary of Contents for Empisal Dress Maker 270D
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL your creative assistant FREE ARM SEWING MACHINE... -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Warning against injuries and material damages: Like any other electrical device, a sewing machine can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries.To According to legislation, you as the user of an avoid this, and in order to work safely: electrical appliance are responsible for preventing possible accidents through •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Parts diagram ................... 3-4 Accessories ....................5 Before sewing (Power supply and sewing lamp) .......... 6 Removing extension table ................7 Free-arm sewing ..................7 Winding the bobbin ..................8 Removing bobbin case and bobbin .............. 9 Inserting bobbin into bobbin case ..............9 Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race ............ -
Page 4: Parts Diagram
PARTS DIAGRAM (FRONT VIEW) 1. Thread tension dial 2. Pattern selector dial 3. Spool pins 4. Bobbin winder stopper 5. Hand wheel 6. Stitch length dial 7. Reverse button 8. Thread guide and needle clamp 9. Extension table 10. Shuttle cover 11. - Page 5 REAR VIEW 1. Bobbin winder spindle 2. Upper thread guide 3. Presser foot lever 4. Thumb screw 5. Needle plate - 4 -...
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Page 6: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Zigzag foot Felt Bobbin Buttonhole foot (on machine) Zipper foot Screw driver Needle plate screw driver Darning plate Needle Buttonhole cutter - 5 -... -
Page 7: Before Sewing (Power Supply And Sewing Lamp)
BEFORE SEWING Power supply / Power supply plug 1. Fit plug into the machine. 2. Insert plug into the main socket. Power supply 3. Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. Plug receptacle machine plug Speed Controller Warning: Please always unplug the power plug before you change the bulb or perform maintenance work to the machine so that you prevent deadly peril and electric shock. -
Page 8: Removing Extension Table
REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE Hold the left end of the table and pull it out in direction of the arrow. FREE-ARM SEWING 1. This sewing machine can be used as a flat bed machine but easily converts to a free arm machine by removing the extension table. -
Page 9: Winding The Bobbin
WINDING THE BOBBIN 1. Release coupling knob. 2. Thread as shown. 3. When bobbin is filled, re-engage coupling knob. 5 cm thread Push bobbin winder spindle in direction of the arrow. When bobbin winding is Winder spindle completed, return spindle to its original position. -
Page 10: Removing Bobbin Case And Bobbin
REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN Hinged latch 1. Raise the needle to its highest 2. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin position and open shuttle race cover. case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine. 3. Release the latch and the bobbin will fall out easily. -
Page 11: Inserting Bobbin Case Into Shuttle Race
INSERTING BOBBIN CASE INTO SHUTTLE RACE Finger Hinged latch 1. Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull the thread to the front, open the latch of the bobbin case and hold it. Insert 2. Holding the latch open, place bobbin case onto the center pin in the shuttle and release latch. -
Page 12: Threading Upper Thread & Twin Needle Threading
THREADING UPPER THREAD Pass the thread from A to H as shown. Twin needle threading. - 11 -... -
Page 13: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread
DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Hold the upper thread with left hand, turn the hand wheel slowly towards you until the needle goes down and comes up. Then stop the hand wheel when the take up lever is at its highest position. -
Page 14: Levelling Machine
LEVELLING MACHINE Down - 13 -... -
Page 15: Adjusting Thread Tension
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION Normal upper thread tension: 4 – 6 Correct Upper thread Fabric Upper thread tension may be adjusted Bobbin thread by turning the thread tension dial. Incorrect Inside of fabric Upper thread Lower thread tension can be increased by turning the screw of the bobbin case slightly to the right (clockwise). -
Page 16: Changing Needle
CHANGING NEEDLE Needle clamp screw Tighten Loosen Face flat side away from you 1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position. 2. Loosen needle clamp screw and remove the old needle. 3. With the flat side of the needle facing away from you, insert the needle as far up as it will go. -
Page 17: Fabric-Thread-Needle-Table
FABRIC-THREAD-NEEDLE-TABLE Please pay attention to the following list as a guide for sewing different types of fabric. Indication of Fabric Thread Needle Length of Stitches Upper Tension Straight stitch Stitch Length Dial Nylon 80 Cotton Light Tricot 60 S Fiber 70 (10) silk 1 - 3... -
Page 18: Sewing (Pattern Selector) And Operation Table
SEWING (PATTERN SELECTOR) AND OPERATION TABLE Darning Stitch patterns Stitch length Presser foot plate Straight stitch Zigzag Blind stitch Blind hem Three step zigzag stitch Slant over edge Single overlock stitch Honeycomb stitch Zigzag stitch Straight stretch stitch Automatic embroidery Buttonhole Free-hand embroidery Without... -
Page 19: To Start Sewing
TO START SEWING Important hints: 1. Raise the take-up lever to its highest position before starting and after stopping sewing. 2. Hold both threads about 10 cms to the rear of the machine for the first two or three stitches. 3. -
Page 20: How To Finish Stitches
HOW TO FINISH STITCHES 1. Sew to the edge of seam. 2. Push the reverse button and sew in reverse for about 3-4 cms. 3. Raise needle to its highest position. 4. Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out of the back of the machine. Cutting thread slot 5. -
Page 21: Straight Stitch
STRAIGHT STITCH 1. This type of stitching is used most frequently. 2. The zigzag presser foot can be used for both straight and zigzag sewing. 3. For sewing light fabric, use a smaller stitch size. (Refer to page 16 for dial setting). ZIGZAG SEWING Pattern selector position Satin stitching can be used for sewing... -
Page 22: Overcasting
OVERCASTING Use these stitches for oversewing rough edges. STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCHES Use this stitch with knitted, tricot or other stretchy fabrics. The stitch enables your seam to stretch without breaking the thread. - 21 -... -
Page 23: Blind Stitch
BLIND STITCH (Optional) 1. Fold fabric as shown. 2. Finish the seam as shown. - 22 -... - Page 24 Adjust the width to obtain the correct seam. Wrong: Needle is not piercing edge Needle pierces the edge of fold too to fold at all. much. Correct seam. - 23 -...
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Page 25: Button Sewing
BUTTON SEWING (Optional) Utilize the button presser foot. Match (Use Darning plate see page 15) 1. Place the darning plate properly. 2. Place button presser foot in position and attach it firmly. 3. Place the button between presser foot and fabric and lower the presser foot. 4. -
Page 26: Zipper Sewing
ZIPPER SEWING Utilize the zipper foot. Select straight stitch. 1. Zipper foot is designed to sew close to a raised edge, thus preventing sewing on zipper. 2. Place zipper foot in position and attach firmly. 3. Fold the fabric about 2 cm and place the fabric under foot. -
Page 27: Buttonhole Sewing
BUTTONHOLE SEWING Utilise the foot of the buttonholes. Set the stitch length dial. Pattern selector dial Steps Setting 1. Set dial to “1“ position 2. Sew left side 3. Raise the needle 4. Set dial to “2“ position 5. Sew 5-6 stitches 6. -
Page 28: Hemming
HEMMING (Optional) 3 mm 1 mm 20 mm 1. Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the foot with the picot foot. 2. Fold over the fabric edge by about 3 mm and place it under the foot. Secure the folded edge with a few stitches. -
Page 29: Twin Needle
TWIN NEEDLE Put in the twin needle with the flat side backwards. Thread the machine for normal sewing, leading both threads to needle and passing their ends separately through its eye. Sewing width should not exceed the third widest stitch width, as this will break the needles. -
Page 30: Quilter
QUILTER (Optional) 1. Slide the arm through the hole on top of the presser foot holder. 2. Move the quilter to the required stitch distance. SEAM GUIDE (Optional) 1. Use the seam guide to sew long seams of an equal distance from the edge of the fabric. 2. -
Page 31: Maintenance (Cleaning And Oiling)
MAINTENANCE Warning: Please always unplug the power plug before you change the bulb or perform maintenance work to the machine so that you prevent deadly peril and electric shock. 1. Raise needle to its highest position. 2. Take out the bobbin case. 3. -
Page 32: Checking Performance Problems-Troubleshooting
CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS – TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause What to do Fabric does not - Feed teeth down - Raise feed teeth - Stitch length dial “0“ position move - Set dial between 1 and 4 - Incorrect insertion of needle - Re-insert needle - Bent needle - Replace needle... - Page 33 STORING THE MACHINE Store the machine in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never wrap the power cord around the machine. SERVICING THE MACHINE If the unit is not operating correctly, please check the following: You have followed the instructions correctly. ...
- Page 34 PLEASE AFFIX YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE/RECEIPT HERE IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY THIS RECEIPT MUST BE PRODUCED. W A R R A N T Y 1. Home of Living Brands (Pty) Ltd (“Home of Living Brands”) warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“the customer”) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase (“warranty...
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