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TS+ TS380+

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    TS+ TS380+ INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of Contents | Next Page...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    TS+ TS380+ TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • MAIN PARTS • Never bend loopers and needle while • ACCESSORIES threading and sewing. • TRIAL SEWING • Before connecting machine be sure voltage • ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION on AC adaptor matches your electrical out- •...

  • Page 3: Main Parts

    TS+ TS380+ MAIN PARTS 1. Thread guide holder 2. Thread guide helps to ensure a smooth flow of thread. 3. Spool pin and cap holds top thread supply and prevents thread tangling. 4. Tension dial controls thread tension. Do not adjust these dials until threading is checked.
  • Page 4 TS+ TS380+ MAIN PARTS continued... 11. Needle clamp body holds needle in machine. 12. Presser bar. 13. Thread guide. 14. Needle-Style 2020 size 14 15. Seam guide keeps seam moving evenly. 16. Lower looper forms lower stitch. 17. Upper looper forms upper stitch. 18.
  • Page 5 TS+ TS380+ ACCESSORIES Table of Contents Previous Page | Next Page...

  • Page 6: Trial Sewing

    TS+ TS380+ TRIAL SEWING Take machine out of carton. Swing thread guide holder up until a slight sound is heard that indicates you have reached the operating position. Straighten all threads between thread spools and tension dials until thread are taut. Check thread to make sure it is not tangled under spool or spool stand.
  • Page 7 TS+ TS380+ TRIAL SEWING continued... • Plug in adaptor and foot switch. (If not already plugged in) Note: Internal threading light turns off when foot switch is plug- ged into machine. • Press foot switch to continue sewing fabric (under presser foot). •...
  • Page 8 TS+ TS380+ SEW OTHER SIDE • Lower needle clamp body to lowest setting. • Use presser foot lifter to raise presser foot. • Place other side of fabric under presser foot and sew. • When seam is complete, continue sewing, lightly pulling fabric toward left rear corner of machine chaining off and forming thread tail for next sewing.

  • Page 9: Adjusting Thread Tension

    TS+ TS380+ ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION • Thread tension of your machine has been preset at factory to suit most sewing applications But some threads and fabrics require readjusting thread tension to improve stitch appearance and prevent skipping. • Adjust thread tension by slightly turning tension dial. •...

  • Page 10: Preparation For Threading

    TS+ TS380+ PREPARATION FOR THREADING • Your machine comes threaded. If you wish to change thread, an easy method for threading is tying on threads. (refer to page 5) • If machine runs out of thread, it is necessary to rethread machine. (refer to page 6) •...
  • Page 11 TS+ TS380+ TYING ON THREADING • Clip thread in front of needle. • Cut threads close to spools. • Remove old thread spools. • Place new thread spool. • Tie new and old threads. • Pull needle thread until knot appears. •...
  • Page 12 TS+ TS380+ THREADING PATH A (LOWER LOOPER) STEP 1 • Draw thread (A) through guide (A-1) • Bring thread through guide (A-2). • Use tweezers to place thread into two discs. • Use tweezers to guide thread down through front guide (A-3). Table of Contents Previous Page | Next Page...
  • Page 13 TS+ TS380+ THREADING PATH A continued... • Raise lower looper to near internal cover (about 3 mm). This is optimum position for threading lower looper. • Insert threader into left side hole(A-4). • Hold tweezers in right hand and guide thread through threader.
  • Page 14 TS+ TS380+ THREADING PATH B (UPPER LOOPER) STEP 2 • Draw thread of spool (B) through guide (B-1). • Pull thread down to guide (B-2). • Use tweezers to place thread into two discs. • Turn handwheel toward you. • Lower needle clamp body to lowest position. This is optimum position for threading guide (B-3).
  • Page 15 TS+ TS380+ THREADING PATH B contimued... • Guide thread down through rear guide (B-3). • Place needle clamp body to highest posi- tion. This is optimum position for threading upper looper. • Insert threader into right side hole (B-4). • Guide thread through threader. •...
  • Page 16 TS+ TS380+ THREADING PATH C (NEEDLE) STEP 3 • Draw thread of spool (C) through guide (C-1). • Pull thread down to guide (C-2). • Use tweezers to place thread into two discs. • Pull thread down through guide (C-3), then up and down through it again.
  • Page 17 TS+ TS380+ THREADING PATH C continued... • Thread needle from front to back. • Draw thread to left. PREPARATION FOR FORMING THREAD CHAIN • Lower needle clamp body to lowest position. • Collect the three threaded threads and place them under presser foot. FORMING THREAD CHAIN •...

  • Page 18: Start To Sew

    TS+ TS380+ START TO SEW • Note: Seam guide is preset to limit stitch width to approximately 11 /64 inch (4.2mm). • Place needle clamp body to lowest position. • Place thread chain 90 to needle. • Place fabric under presser foot touching needle and against seam guide.
  • Page 19 TS+ TS380+ SECURING TAIL CHAINS • Apply liquid fray preventer. • Use large needle and thread chains under stitches. Table of Contents Previous Page | Next Page...

  • Page 20: Turning Square Corner

    TS+ TS380+ TURNING SQUARE CORNER Outside Corner Inside Corner • Sew to point A, one stitch past end of • Stitch, stopping on point B. corner. • Leave needle in fabric. • Raise presser foot. (Push down on lever). • Pull fabric to left in straight line. •...
  • Page 21 TS+ TS380+ HEMMING FUNCTION • Fold hem to wrong side. • Fold hem back as shown. • Place folded edge against seam guide. Using thread that matches fabric • Stitch making sure needle just barely catches the fold. • Turn fabric to right side and press. Table of Contents Previous Page | Next Page...

  • Page 22: Caring For Your Machine

    TS+ TS380+ CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE JOIN TWO PIECES OF FABRIC • Add one drop of sewing machine oil to highlighted areas after or before using machine. • Place wrong side of fabric together. • Start sewing fabric. • When finish sewing, pull fabric flat and press.

  • Page 23: Performance Checklist

    TS+ TS380+ PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, make adjustments as noted below: Method of adjustments Condition Reason (reference pages) When needle • Needle not inserted • Insert needle correctly or replace breaks. properly. with correct needle. (page 11) •...

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