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OVELA 20S SEWING
MACHINE
OV200SSWWPA

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  • Page 1 OVELA 20S SEWING MACHINE OV200SSWWPA...

  • Page 3: Safety And Warnings

    SAFETY & WARNINGS Important Safety Instructions • Read this user guide carefully before operating the sewing machine and save for future reference. • This machine is for household use only. • When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed in order to reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons, including the following: •...
  • Page 4 • Always switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, changing the presser foot, etc. • Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubrication or when making any other user servicing adjustments.
  • Page 5 COMPONENTS Sewing machine Foot controller Bobbin (x2) Thread spool (x2) Needle #14 Needle threader Buttonhole foot Power cord...
  • Page 6 OVERVIEW Thread tension dial Thread take-up lever Thread cutter Reverse lever Removable extension bed Bobbin winder stopper Pattern selection dial Power/Speed control switch...
  • Page 7 Presser bar Presser foot holder Presser foot screw Feed dogs Bobbin cover plate Bobbin cover release button Needle clamp and screw Needle Presser foot release lever Needle plate Presser foot...
  • Page 8 Bobbin winder Foot controller Carry handle Faceplate Handwheel Spool pin Main switch Thread spool Foot controller socket Light switch Power cord socket Presser foot lever Power cord Bobbin...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Removing/Installing Extension Bed • To remove the extension bed from the machine, hold it firmly and pull it toward the left. • Once removed, you will have access to the free arm. This allows you to sew pants or sleeve hems, as well as other hard-to-reach areas. •...
  • Page 10 Connecting Power Cord and Foot Controller • Connect the power cord to the sewing machine power cord socket. • Connect the power cord plug to a power outlet. • Connect the foot controller to the sewing machine foot controller socket. •...
  • Page 11 Inserting/Changing Needles Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear or causing problems. • To insert a new needle, first turn the sewing machine off. • Loosen the needle clamp screw. • Remove the old needle and discard it. •...
  • Page 12 Presser foot lever • The presser foot lever is used to raise and lower the presser foot. • Raise the presser foot lever before beginning to thread the machine, to ensure that the machine is properly threaded and when removing fabric once finished sewing. •...
  • Page 13 Winding the Bobbin • Put a spool of thread on the spool pin. • Guide the thread through the bobbin winder tension disk on the upper side of the machine. • Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder pin, wind the thread clockwise around bobbin several times.
  • Page 14 Caution: • During bobbin winding, ensure there is no thread on the needle/take up lever. • Remove any thread off from it before winding the bobbin. • Before winding then bobbin, raise the presser foot. Inserting the Bobbin • Remove the bobbin cover plate. •...
  • Page 15 Threading the Upper Thread • Ensure the sewing machine is off before threading the machine. • Start by raising the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counter-clockwise) and continue turning until the needle just starts to descend.
  • Page 16 Note: If the thread spool has a slit on the end of it, put that end toward the right so that the thread doesn't get caught on it while sewing. • If the thread spool is larger in size and does not feed properly when it is placed onto the spool pin horizontally, move the spool pin to the vertical position.
  • Page 17 Thread the machine with your left hand while firmly gripping the thread with your right hand in the order shown: Guide the thread through the thread guide at the top of the machine. Pull the thread into the tension discs by pulling the thread down into the channel, as shown.
  • Page 18 Raising the Bobbin Thread • Before you start to sew, you will need to draw up the bobbin thread. • Raise the presser foot lever. • Holding the needle thread loosely with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you (counter-clockwise) with your right hand, first lowering the needle and continuing until the needle comes to its highest position.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION Needle/Fabric/Thread Guide There are various styles of needles available for your machine, depending on the type of fabric you are sewing. Be sure to use the correct style and size of needle to achieve the best results. The most common needle styles are regular point and ball point. The most commonly used sizes are: 11/80, 14/90 and 16/100.
  • Page 20 Choosing a Stitch Pattern The pattern selector dial is used to select the stitch you want to sew. The numbers on the dial directly correspond to the display on the front of the machine. Simply turn the dial until the number of the stitch that you want to sew lines up with the marking above the dial. Stitch Stitch Name Application...
  • Page 21 Straight Stitching The straight stitch is the most frequently used stitch for all types of sewing. • Raise the presser foot lever. • Pull both the upper thread and the bobbin thread under the presser foot toward the back of the machine, leaving about 15cm of thread. •...
  • Page 22 How Does Tension Work? To help better understand the effect of tension on fabric and thread, try the following procedure: • Take 2 pieces of a medium weight woven fabric in a solid, light colour about 15cm long. • Place a 2020 size 14 needle into the machine. •...
  • Page 23 Reverse Sewing • Reverse sewing is usually done at the beginning and end of a seam. The purpose is to lock the threads at both ends of the seam so that the seam does not unravel. • Set the machine for straight stitch sewing, depending on the fabric you are sewing. •...
  • Page 24 Cutting the Thread To cut the thread, hold the fabric in your left hand. Bring it up from behind the machine, then place the thread ends into the thread trimmer on the side of the machine. Pull down until the threads are trimmed. Fabric Zig-Zag Stitching The zig-zag stitch can be used for seam finishing, applique work or decorative sewing.
  • Page 25 Decorative stitching: You can embellishing you project with decorative threads. Mix different types and colours of thread to create border-like finishes on garments, home decor, crafts and more. • Set the machine for stitch #7, #8 or #9, depending on the look you want. •...
  • Page 26 Blind Hem Stitching The Blind Hem stitch is primarily used for creating nearly invisible hems on various types of projects such as curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. There are two different blind hem stitch selections on the machine: the standard blind hem stitch (for hems on woven fabrics) and the stretch blind hem stitch (for hems on stretch knit fabrics).
  • Page 27 Multi Zig-Zag Stitching The multi zig-zag switch is used it to mend, inserting elastic or for decorative embellishment. Mending a tear: • Set the machine for stitch#11 and attach the satin foot. • Trim any loose threads from the torn area. •...
  • Page 28 Manual Buttonhole • Place the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot onto the fabric where you need to sew a buttonhole. • Choose stitch #19, turn on the sewing machine and sew 5-6 stitches at low speed. •...
  • Page 29 • Choose stitch #19 and sew 5-6 stitches at low speed. • Choose the stitch #20 then sew till buttonhole is complete.
  • Page 30 Darning Plate • For some sewing techniques such as sewing on buttons, the darning plate must be used. The darning plate prevents the feed dogs from coming in contact with the fabric, so that the fabric doesn't feed through. • To attach the darning plate, line it up with the holes on the needle plate, then push down to snap it in place.
  • Page 31 Note: It may be necessary to change to a different zig-zag stitch selection until you find the one that is appropriate for the button. To do so, raise the needle out of the fabric, select the new stitch. Lower the presser foot and then turn the handwheel to see if it clears the holes of the button.
  • Page 32 Applicable Fabric for Sewing Fabric Cotton/Linen Polyester Elastic Regular Easy to sew Easy to sew Not smooth to sew Thick Easy to sew Easy to sew Not smooth to sew Thin Easy to sew Difficult to sew Difficult to sew Hard Easy to sew Easy to sew...

  • Page 33: Cleaning And Care

    CLEANING & CARE • Wipe the machine with clean cloth. • Remove bobbin cover and take out the bobbin, place the bobbin cover back after cleaning with a small brush. • Keep the machine away from high temperatures. • Do not drop the machine. •...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Remove and re-insert the needle Needle inserted with the flat side of the needle to incorrectly the back Skipping stitches Remove and re-insert a new Needle bent needle Presser foot too loose Tighten the presser foot Bobbin is empty Replace with new full bobbin Bobbin thread cannot be...
  • Page 35 Why is the thread looping/bunching under my fabric? Thread looping under your fabric is usually caused by not threading the upper tension correctly. • With the presser foot lever in the UP position and tension set at 4, follow the threading guides/graphics on the top of the machine.
  • Page 36 Need more information? We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up. For the most up-to-date guide for your product, as well as any additional assistance you may require, head online to help.kogan.com...