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Page 1: Instruction Manual
New Home Instruction Manual New Home 1712S & 1718S Instruction Manual NH1712S/1718S www.aaasewing.com NH1712S & 1718S Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
New Home Instruction Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
New Home Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS ....2 SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING ....17 Name of Parts ............2 Overcasting ............17 Tricot Stitch ............18 Knit Stitch ............. 18 SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW..3 Straight Stretch Stitch .......... -
Page 4: Section 1. Essential Parts
New Home Instruction Manual SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS Name of Parts q Reverse stitch button w Pattern selector dial e Stitch width control r Stitch length control t Bobbin winder stopper y Bobbin winder spindle u Spool pins i Bobbin winder thread guide... -
Page 5: Section 2. Getting Ready To Sew
New Home Instruction Manual SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. Detaching the table: Pull the table away from the machine. Attaching the table: Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine. -
Page 6: Standard Accessories
New Home Instruction Manual Standard Accessories Ref. No. Description Bobbins Straight stitch foot Satin stitch foot Zipper foot Automatic buttonhole foot Screwdriver Screwdriver Seam ripper Lint brush Needle set Carrying case (hard cover) Foot control www.aaasewing.com NH1712S & 1718S Owners Manual/ User Guide... -
Page 7: Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply
New Home Instruction Manual Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. -
Page 8: Presser Foot Lifter
New Home Instruction Manual Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4") higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you to place heavy fabric under the foot. -
Page 9: Changing Needle
New Home Instruction Manual Changing Needle Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side away from you. -
Page 10: Setting Spool Pins
New Home Instruction Manual Setting Spool Pins The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage. Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case Open the hook cover. -
Page 11: Winding The Bobbin
New Home Instruction Manual Winding the Bobbin z Pull the handwheel out. x Draw the thread from spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. c Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. -
Page 12: Threading The Machine
New Home Instruction Manual Threading the Machine Raise the take–up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot. Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with thread coming from back of the spool. -
Page 13: Needle Threader
New Home Instruction Manual Needle Threader (MODEL NH1718S exclusive) z Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. x Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, then insert Hook into the needle eye. -
Page 14: Balancing Needle Thread Tension
New Home Instruction Manual Balancing Needle Thread Tension z Correct tesion: The thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. * The ideal straight stitch has threads looked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnifies to show detail). -
Page 15: Pattern Selector Dial
New Home Instruction Manual Pattern Selector Dial Raise the needle and presser foot. Turn the pattern selector dial to set the setting mark at the symbol corresponding to the desired pattern. PATTERN q Setting mark BH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10... -
Page 16: Reverse Stitch Button
New Home Instruction Manual Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine sews backwards. Dropping the Feed Dog z Open the hook cover. q Hook cover x To drop the feed dog, pull down the drop lever and move it to the right, as illustrated. -
Page 17: Section 3. Basic Sewing
New Home Instruction Manual SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing q Pattern selector: 1 or 2 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot or Straight stitch foot e Thread tension: 2–6 STRETCH r Stitch length: 1.5–4 t Stitch width: (0) or... -
Page 18: Using The Seam Guides On The Needle Plate
New Home Instruction Manual Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam width. * The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the guide line. -
Page 19: Zigzag Stitching
New Home Instruction Manual Zigzag Stitching q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–5 r Stitch length: 0.5–4 t Stitch width: STRETCH Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING... -
Page 20: Tricot Stitch
New Home Instruction Manual Tricot Stitch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–4 t Stitch width: STRETCH This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. -
Page 21: Straight Stretch Stitch
New Home Instruction Manual Straight Stretch Stitch q Pattern selector: 1 or 2 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: t Stitch width: (0) or STRETCH The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward forming a seam that does not rip easily. -
Page 22: Sewing On Buttons
New Home Instruction Manual Sewing on Buttons q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–3 r Stitch length: t Stitch width: Adjust as necessary y Feed dog: Dropped STRETCH z Adjust the stitch width, and turn the handwheel to check if the needle enters into each hole on the button. -
Page 23: Buttonhole
New Home Instruction Manual Buttonhole q Pattern selector: (BH) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot e Thread tension: 1–5 r Stitch length: (0.25–1) STRETCH t Stitch width: * The size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot. -
Page 24: Buttonhole
New Home Instruction Manual . Sew slowly and stop the machine when a buttonhole is completed. * The front bartack and left row first, then the back bartack and right row. ⁄0 Cut both needle and bobbin threads leaving about 10 cm (4") thread ends. -
Page 25: Corded Buttonhole
New Home Instruction Manual Corded Buttonhole q Pattern selector: (BH) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot e Thread tension: 1 – 5 r Stitch length: (0.25 – 1) STRETCH t Stitch width: z Use the same procedure as automatic buttonhole. -
Page 26: Zipper Application
New Home Instruction Manual Zipper Application q Pattern selector: 1 w Presser foot: Zipper foot e Thread tension: 3 – 6 r Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 t Stitch width: STRETCH Pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it under the foot. -
Page 27: Blind Stitch Hemming
New Home Instruction Manual Blind Stitch Hemming q Pattern selector: 5 or 6 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–4 r Stitch length: 1–3 t Stitch width: STRETCH z Fold up the hem and fold it back to from a 0.4 to 0.7cm (1/4") allowance as illustrated. -
Page 28: Section 5. Decorative Stitching
New Home Instruction Manual SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING Shell Tuck q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot e Thread tension: 6–8 STRETCH r Stitch length: 2–3 t Stitch width: Place the folded edge along the slot of foot. -
Page 29: Smocking
New Home Instruction Manual Smocking q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: STRETCH t Stitch width: STRETCH With the stitch length at “4”, sew straight stitching lines 1 cm (3/8") apart, across the area to be smocked. -
Page 30: Applique
New Home Instruction Manual Applique q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–1 t Stitch width: STRETCH Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique. -
Page 31: Section 6. Care Of Your Machine
New Home Instruction Manual SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit Note: Turn off the power switch and/or unplug the machine. To dismantle hook race unit: Raise the needle to its highest position and open the hook cover. -
Page 32: Sewing Light
New Home Instruction Manual Sewing Light Unplug the machine and open the face plate. * Unplug the power supply before changing the bulb. * Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this manual. • To remove ......Push and twist to the left. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
New Home Instruction Manual Troubleshooting ========Condition Cause Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. b The needle thread See Page 10 breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 12 3. The needle is bent or blunt. - Page 34 New Home Instruction Manual 304-800-191 Printed in Taiwan www.aaasewing.com NH1712S & 1718S Owners Manual/ User Guide...