Connecting The Machine To The Power Source; Attaching The Presser Foot Holder - Shark 412N Instruction Manual

Buttonholes
Preparation
1.Raise the presser foot lever, remove the metallic presser foot, and replace
on a buttonhole foot.(note: Before setting buttonhole foot, turn the handwheel
and make sure that the feed dogs is below the needle plate and the needle
have to be about 5MM above the needle plate.)
2.Make sure the diameter of the button and add 3mm(1/8") for the bartacks.
3.If you have a very thick button, add more to the diameter measurement.
4.Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
5.Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark that is the furthest from
you.
6.Pull the buttonhole foot towards you as far as it will go.
7.Lower the foot.
a)Turn the pattern selector dial to
you reach the end mark.
b)Turn the pattern selector dial to
c)Turn the pattern selector dial to
buttonhole to the mark that is further from you (beginning of buttonhole).
d)Turn the pattern selector dial to
Remove the fabric from under the foot. Draw the upper thread through the
backside of the fabric and knot upper and lower threads. Cut the center of
the buttonhole with the seam ripper, being careful not to cut the stitches
on either side.
Tips:
1.Slightly reduce the
upper thread tension
to produce better results.
2.Use backing material
for fine and stretchy
fabrics.
3.It is advisable to use a
gimp cord for stretch or
knit fabrics.The zigzag
should sew over the
gimp.
4.Install buttonhole foot
from back to front.
.Sew at moderate speed until
and sew 5-6 bartacks stitches.
and sew the left side of the
and sew bartacks stitches.
Pattern
Sewing step
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Connecting the machine to the power source

1.Connect plug "A" to the machine and plug "B" into the mains socket.
2.Turn on power switch "ON"
3.Connect the foot control 'C' to the machine.
4.The speed of the machine can be regulated by applying pressure to
the foot controller.
Sewing light
Press main switch "ON" for power and light on.

Attaching the presser foot holder

1.Raise the presser foot clamp "a" (1) Attach the presser foot holder "b"
as illustrated.
Attaching the presser foot
Lower the presser foot holder "a" until the cut-out "c" is directly above
the pin"d"(2)
Raise the lever, the presser foot 'd' insert into the floor 'c'. Lower the lever
'e' ,the presser foot is fixed on the presser foot floor, and the presser foot
"f" will engage automatically.
Removing the presser foot
Raise the presser foot. (3)
Raise the lever "e" and the foot disengages.
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a
e
b
d
B
A
C
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c
f
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