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Instruction Manual EMSM12 Origin Sewing Machine Before using the machine for the first time, read through these operating instructions carefully and follow the safety advice. This product may only be used as directed in the operating instructions and for the intended purposes.
Package contents Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If anything is missing, please contact the distributor within 14 days of purchase. Mini sewing machine Instruction manual Power adapter Foot pedal Accessories Needle threader 1 Needle 2 bobbins 1 Buttonhole foot Packaging film can be swallowed or used improperly.
Safety information While sewing , please follow the basic safety precaution as below , Danger–to reduce the risk of electric shock. 1. When you leave the sewing machine unattended, unplug it to prevent accidents. Unplug the sewing machine before any cleaning or finishing your work. 2.
About instruction manual About Instruction manual Before using the machine for the first time, read through these operating instructions carefully and follow the safety advice! This product may only be used as directed in the operating instructions and for the intended purposes. Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Electrical connection Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury from accidental operation of the foot control. Once you have finished working or before you start maintenance, always turn off and unplug the machine. Electrical connection 2. Use batteries. 1.
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Proper use Proper use Your appliance offers several options for usage: The sewing machine can be used to join and finish seams on lightweight to heavy material. Maximum thickness of cloth sewed by this model is 5 layers of 12oz jean. Over this thickness may cause damage of the sewing machine.
Selection of stitch pattern 1. Stitch pattern selection function This machine has 12 kinds of stitch patterns, you can use the pattern selection dial to select the stitch you want. Rotating the dial, make sure the pattern you want it lined up with the mark.
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Reverse stitching/Cutting thread/Free arm 2. Reverse stitching Reverse stitching can be only used in straight stitch Sew forward as usual, and then press and hold down the reverse stitch lever to sew backward. The length of the reverse stitch depends on the pressure on the lever, when pressing to the bottom, the length of the stitch is maximum.
Bobbin winding You can use the sewing machine to wind thread onto the bobbins easily. 1. Raise the spool pin , place reel and the reel cover on it. The spool pin can be adjusted up and down to match the different thread reel to keep the sewing smoothly.
Replacing the bobbin Remove the bobbin. 1. Turn the hand wheel toward you 2. Take out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. until the needle is in its highest position. Raise the presser foot lever . Slide the bobbin cover forward.
Threading the sewing machine Threading upper thread Please read the following instructions carefully as an incorrect sequence or thread guiding can lead to broken threads, missed stitches, and gathered fabric. Before threading the needle, raise the needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel It is better to develop a habit of turning the hand wheel toward you (as shown),...
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Threading the sewing machine As shown, pull the thread down into the tension regulator. Unlike the tension discs on most sewing machines, the tension discs on the upper thread tension regulator are not visible, so checking very carefully that the thread is between the tension discs.
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Diagram of the upper thread guide The diagram summaries the route of the upper thread. The numbers indicate the sequence of the steps in the threading process.
Bringing up the lower thread 1. As shown, turn the hand wheel towards you with your right hand until the needle is in the uppermost position. It’s better to develop a habit of turning the hand wheel toward you (as shown), especially when the upper thread is already threaded.
Adjusting the upper thread tension The tension is created by the discs through which the thread is guided. The pressure on these discs is controlled by the upper thread tension. regulator . The higher the number, the higher the tension. reduce tension increase tension.
Sewing If you are not sure whether the thread tension or stitch type, for example, is correct, test the settings on a swatch. The fabric will run through automatically under the presser foot. It should not be held fast or pulled by hand but should only be gently guided so that the stitches go in the desired direction.
Removing and fitting the presser foot Raising and lowering the presser foot Raise or lower the presser foot lever to move the presser foot up or down. Position 1: The presser foot presses the fabric onto the feeders and the thread tension are activated. You can start sewing.
Replacing the needle Replacing the needle Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury from accidental operation of the foot control or speed switch. - Once you have finished working or before you start maintenance, always turn off and unplug the machine. - Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle has reached its highest position.
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Buttonholes Buttonholes To determine the correct stitch length, we recommend you sew a test buttonhole on a scrap of fabric. Presser foot ........Buttonhole presser foot Program ........... Buttonhole programs - Set the foot and needle to their highest position. - Replace the foot with the buttonhole presser foot.
Faults and solutions Solution Malfunction Cause Remove and re-insert a new Needle is bent needle (page 19) Needle is inserted Re-insert the needle (page 19) Needle breaks incorrectly Needle holding screw too Re-insert the needle (page 19) loose Turn off the power, pull out the Machine stopped Thread knotted under thread by turning hand wheel...
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Faults and solutions Solution Malfunction Cause Not connected correctly or Connect to the power correctly (page 7) there is no power Machine does not Reinstall the batteries making Batteries are installed run or runs very sure they are correct way around incorrectly slowly (page 7)
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