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Harbor Freight Tools 90216 Assembly & Operating Instructions page 6

Mini sewing machine

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Before Stitching Fabric
Figure 11
Step 1: Pulling Bobbin thread up
from the bottom to the top of the
machine: Hold the end of the thread
from the top threading step and turn
the Hand Wheel clockwise one
complete turn. See Figure 11.
Bottom
Thread
Presser
Foot
Figure 13
Step 3: Pull the looped bottom thread
and top thread away from you toward
the rear of the machine. See Figure 13.
Step 4: The machine is ready to use
once the top and bottom threading is
complete and the threads are in the
correct positions.
Thread Tension Adjustment
Tension Adjustment Screw was pre-set at the factory. You can manually adjust tension by
turning the round white plastic "Tension Adjustment Screw" directly above the Presser Foot
and Needle. See Figure 14. Bottom thread tension cannot be adjusted.
Changing Needles
1.
Turn the Hand Wheel forward, lifting the Needle to it's highest position.
2.
Loosen the Needle Clamp Screw (Figure 14). Replace a broken or damaged needle.
3.
When inserting a new needle be sure the flat side of the needle is facing the Clamp
Screw and push it as far upward as possible. Then tighten the Needle Clamp Screw.
SKU 90216
Top Thread
Top
Thread
Step 2: Gently tug the top thread upward,
until the bottom thread is looped up and
out of the machine cavity as shown. See
Figure 12. Slide the transparent plastic
cover back in place.
Tension
Adjustment
Screw
Needle
Clamp
Screw
Step 5: Place on the "Lo" setting for delicate
fabrics. Will help prevent puckering. Use "Hi"
setting for heavy fabrics. See Figure 14.
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Bottom
Thread
Top
Thread
Figure 12
Figure 14
"Hi" or
"Lo"
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