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MOD.
SW8240
SEWING MACHINE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Solac is a registered Trade Mark

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  • Page 1 MOD. SW8240 SEWING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Solac is a registered Trade Mark...

  • Page 3: Sewing Machine

    Dear customer, Use and care: - Many thanks for choosing to purchase a SOLAC brand product. - Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the fact that it ex- - Do not use the appliance if the accessories attached to it are defecti- ceeds the strictest quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long ve.

  • Page 4: Before Use

    - If the model of your appliance does not have the accessories de- scribed above, they can also be bought separately from the Technical Assistance Service. Instructions for use Before use: - Make sure that all the product’s packaging has been removed. - Some parts of the appliance have been lightly greased.

  • Page 5: Threading Bobbin Case

    Removing or replace the bobbin case: 1- Raise the needle by turning hand wheel toward you and lower the presser foot. 2- Rotate the needle clamp screw toward you (counter-clockwise) to loosen the needle 3- Remove the needle from the clamp from you 5- When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up as far as it will Refer to remove the Extension table, raise the needle by turning...

  • Page 6: Reverse Stitch Button

    - The needletop thread and the bobbin thread should interlock in the center of two layers of fabric in straight seams. - Set the desired number of the thread tension dial at setting mark. - Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a higher 1- Raise take-up lever to its highest position by turning hand wheel number.
  • Page 7 Straight stitch sewing: - For dropping the feed dogs, press down lever and move it to the direc- tion of arrow as illustrated. - To raise the feed dogs, press down the lever and move it to the direc- tion or arrow as illustrated. - Feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing.
  • Page 8 Zigzag stitching: Buttonhole: Replace the buttonhole foot. - Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcastting, sewing on buttons etc. Utility Stitching: t i t - This type of stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent fabrics from fraying at raw edges. Overedge stitch: (stitch e) - Overedge stitch will be done most successfuly when the right-side stitches of zigzag fall slightly off the edge of the fabric.

  • Page 9: Blind Stitch Hemming

    Tips: Blind stitch hemming Fold up the fabric as illustrated. - Slightly reduce the upper tension to produce better results. - We recommend placing a pin across the end of the buttonhole as a precaution against cutting the stitches with the seam ripper. - It is advisable to use gimp cord for stretch or knit fabrics.

  • Page 10: Decorative Stitching

    DECORATIVE STITCHING Shell tuck - With the stitch length “4”, sew straight stitching; lines 3/8 apart across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge, pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. - Secure the thread at the other end. - Place the folded edge along the slot of foot.

  • Page 11: Changing The Bulb/S

    Changing the bulb/s: To assembling the shuttle race: - Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to cool before undertaking any bulb changing operation. - The sewing light is located behind the face place. - To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine by removing the set screw.
  • Page 12 Oiling the machine Remove the face cover - 1. Face cover screw - 2. Face cover or three times a year. - In case the machine does not work smoothly due to standing idle for some time, apply a few drops of kerosene at the oiling point, and turn the machine rapidly for a minute.

  • Page 13: Trobleshooting

    TROBLESHOOTING: Troble Causes Soultion 1.Improper top threading. 1.Threading the top thread again. 2.Excessively tight top tension. 2.Adjust the top tension. 3.Blunt or bend needle. 3.Replace the needle. Top thread broken 4.Reinstall the needle. 5.At start of sewing, top thread and bottom thread 5.Proper operation.

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