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Page 1: Instruction Manual
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TT700 TABLE OF CONTENTS Handy Reference Guide Getting Ready to Mend Winding the Bobbin Inserting the Wound Bobbin Threading the Machine Working Light Raising the Bobbin Thread Mending a Broken Seam Securing a Seam Free Arm Mending Adjusting Tension Changing Needles Even if you have sewn before, Bobbin Case Replacement these instructions will make your... -
Page 3: Parts And Accessories
TT700 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Table of Contents Previous Page | Next Page... - Page 4 TT700 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Table of Contents Previous Page | Next Page...
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Page 5: Accessories Included
TT700 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED in Accessory Drawer • 3 Bobbins (1 in machine) For replacement bobbins, use Class 66 bobbins • 1 needle threader • 2 needles (1 in machine) For replacement needles, Use Size 90/14 needles. • Combination seam ripper/thread trimmer tool Table of Contents Previous Page | Next Page... - Page 6 TT700 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Before connecting machine, be sure that the voltage on the AC adapter matches your electrical supply. • Always disconnect the foot switch or AC adapter when changing needles, removing the bobbin, or cleaning the machine. • Always disconnect the AC adapter whenever machine is unattended. •...
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Page 7: Getting Ready To Mend
TT700 GETTING READY TO MEND 1. Assemble spool holder by snapping spool pin into spool stand. 2. Slide spool stand into its holder on rear left of machine, until it snaps firmly into place. Then install spool cap on spool pin 3. -
Page 8: Winding The Bobbin
TT700 WINDING THE BOBBIN 1. Push bobbin winder switch down to raise bobbin winder. 2. Remove see-through bobbin cover by pulling it upwards. Check that bobbin case is in proper posi- tion. The bobbin case is held in place by a position plate which is designed to flex slightly to allow the bobbin case to move back and forth freely, about 1/16"... - Page 9 TT700 WINDING THE BOBBIN continued... 4. Install spool cap on spool pin. Slide spool of thread onto spool pin. 5. Pull thread from spool and, using two hands, pull it through diagonal slit in first thread guide. First thread guide should look like this when properly threaded.
- Page 10 TT700 WINDING THE BOBBIN continued... 7. Feed end of thread through small hole in top of bobbin from the inside, leaving a 3" tail. 8. Slide power switch into ON Position Hold end of thread (the "tail") firmly and step on foot switch until a few coils are wound onto bobbin and stop.
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Page 11: Inserting The Wound Bobbin
TT700 INSERTING THE WOUND BOBBIN 3. Pull the thread toward you so that it hooks on notch A (at 3 o'clock position) and then 1. Insert wound bobbin into bobbin case with pull to the left so that it passes through thread spooling off to left side, as shown. -
Page 12: Threading The Machine
TT700 THREADING THE MACHINE There are five thread guides that the top (needle) thread passes through. The diagram at right shows an overview of the threading procedure; refer to the specific instructions below for important details. Your spool of thread should be in the same position as it was for winding the bobbin, on the spool pin on the back of the machine. -
Page 13: Working Light
TT700 THREADING THE MACHINE continued... 3. Turn handwheel toward you until take-up lever is in highest position. Pass thread through hole in take-up lever C from right to left. 4. Turn handwheel toward you so that needle lowers and thread guide D is accessible. Place thread behind thread guide D to the right side, and pull forward. -
Page 14: Raising The Bobbin Thread
TT700 RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Hold top (needle) thread and turn hand- wheel toward you until needle goes to its lowest and then its highest point. Raise the presser foot using the presser bar lifter. 2. Gently pull top (needle) thread until lower (bobbin) thread comes up in form of a loop. -
Page 15: Mending A Broken Seam
TT700 MENDING A BROKEN SEAM 1. Set stitch control knob to desired stitch length. For most mending, the "long stitch" setting is acceptable. Turn hand wheel toward you to raise nee- dle to highest position. 2. Lift presser foot using presser bar lifter. Make sure that both needle (top) thread and bobbin (lower) thread are pulled straight back behind needle about 4". -
Page 16: Securing A Seam
TT700 SECURING A SEAM There are two methods of securing the threads at the start and end of the seam repair. METHOD #1: Backstitching Turn stitch control knob to REVERSE (left) position and backstitch 4-5 stitches at start and end of seam repair METHOD #2: Tying off When seam is completed, use needle threader to pull top thread to underside of... -
Page 17: Adjusting Tension
TT700 ADJUSTING TENSION ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK THREADING All tension adjustment is accomplished BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST using the needle thread tension dial. TENSION! The bobbin case tension is pre-set at the factory and cannot be adjusted. The tension level may be determined by using two different color threads for the nee- dle and bobbin threads, and then analyzing the resulting stitches. -
Page 18: Changing Needles
TT700 CHANGING NEEDLES IMPORTANT : For best results, Use Size 90/14 needles. 1. Turn handwheel to raise needle to its high- est position. Loosen needle clamp screw just enough to remove needle. A small screwdriver may be helpful. 2. With flat side of needle to the right (same side as needle clamp screw), insert new needle up into clamp as far as it will go. -
Page 19: Bobbin Case Replacement
TT700 BOBBIN CASE REPLACEMENT A special feature of the machine is the anti-thread jamming bobbin case. The bobbin case is held in place by a positioning plate which is designed to flex slightly to allow the bobbin case to move back and forth freely, about 1/16". In the event that the bobbin case becomes displaced and does not move freely or pops out completely, follow the three easy steps below. - Page 20 TT700 STEP 2: Use left index finger to pull bobbin case toward the right and up, until lower half of metal bracket touches angled edge of posi- tion plate. Rotate handwheel until bobbin case rests in correct position. Proceed to step 3.
- Page 21 TT700 SPECIAL EDITION: BOBBIN CASE REPLACEMENT The bobbin case actually "floats" on top of the bobbin case housing. The bobbin case is held in place by a position plate, and can only be removed with extreme pressure. If for some reason the bobbin case is removed or displaced, follow the three steps below to reinsert. STEP 2: STEP 1: •...
- Page 22 TT700 Drawing A Breakdown view of bobbin case, position plate and bobbin case housing Drawing B • Correct position of bobbin case after installation. • The screw head aligns with opposite side of plastic joint. • The scoop section located to right side of point C Table of Contents Previous Page | Next Page...
- Page 23 TT700 Drawing C • Wrong position of bobbin case. As indicat- ed, the scoop section will be stuck under- neath point C. This is wrong. Drawing D • Correct relationship of bobbin case, position plate and bobbin case housing. • Most important is that the rim of bobbin case supported by the rim of bobbin case housing.
- Page 24 TT700 SPECIAL EDITION FOR ADJUSTING TENSION • Please note the needle thread tension dial can be rotated 9 full circle turns (From MIN to MAX). An easy way to have a balanced stitch is to turn the tension dial to the half-way position (4 or 5 full circle turns from the MIN position).
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Page 25: Performance Checklist
TT700 PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST When sewing difficulties occur, refer back to this manual to make sure that you are correctly following the instructions. If you are still having a problem, the reminders below may help you correct it. Use only correct needles and bobbins (See Page 2). Upper thread breaks Needle does not move •...