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Summary of Contents for Kogan OVELA 16S
- Page 1 16S Sewing Machine OV16SWMACHA...
- Page 2 Safety & Warnings Components Overview Assembly Operation Troubleshooting Notes...
- Page 3 Do not operate the machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is not working properly. If it has been dropped, damaged, or submerged in water, stop using it immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support. •...
- Page 4 • Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. Always grasp the plug to unplug. • Never place anything on the foot controller. • The sewing machine must be switched off and unplugged from the electrical outlet when: • Threading the needle. •...
- Page 5 Components Foot Pedal Power Cord Thread Spool Bobbin (x2) Needle Threader Needle Double Needle Extra Thread Spool Pin Presser Foot...
- Page 6 Overview Front View Take up lever Upper thread tension dial Hand wheel Pattern selection dial Thread cutter Light Reverse stitch button Needle clamp screw Power/speed switch Bobbin cover Rear View Bobbin winder pin Bobbin winder tension Bobbin winder stopper disc Presser foot lever Presser foot Drawer...
- Page 7 Assembly Note: Always switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the power when not in use. Connecting the Power Cord and Foot Pedal Ensure the ‘Power/Speed’ switch is in the ‘off’ position. Connect the power cord (A) to the power input port on the rear of the sewing machine.
- Page 8 Threading the Upper Thread Note: Before threading the sewing machine, ensure that the ‘Power/Speed’ switch is in the ‘off’ position. Turn the handwheel anticlockwise until the needle is in its highest position. Guide the thread through the thread guide at the top of the machine. Follow the inside of the channel, looping the thread down and back up again.
- Page 9 Needle Replacement Note: Remove the batteries and/or disconnect the AC/DC adapter before replacing the needle. Turn the handwheel to raise the needle to its highest position. Hold the old needle and loosen the needle clamp screw. Remove the old needle and dispose of it responsibly.
- Page 10 Replacing The Bobbin Notes: • Always switch off the machine, disconnect from the power, and remove the foot pedal when replacing the bobbin. • Use only metal bobbins, as the magnetic holder requires metal bobbins to properly tension the thread for correct operation. Turn the handwheel anticlockwise until the needle is at its highest position.
- Page 11 Presser Foot Replacement Notes: • Always switch off the machine, disconnect it from the power, and remove the foot pedal before replacing the presser foot. • Ensure the machine is placed on a stable surface when replacing the presser foot. •...
- Page 12 Installing the Presser Foot Place the presser foot under the presser foot locking device. Lower the presser foot lifter (see Fig. 9), then press the presser foot locking lever to secure the foot in place. Finally, lift the presser foot lifter (see Fig. 10). Figure 9 Figure 10...
- Page 13 Operation Notes: • Before changing the stitch pattern, turn off the switch and raise the needle all the way up by turning the handwheel. This prevents the needle from getting stuck or bent. • Do not change the stitch pattern while the machine is running, as this may damage the needle or the machine.
- Page 14 Slide the power switch to the Low or High-speed setting, and the machine will start sewing automatically. It is recommended to use low speed for beginners (see Fig. 13). When you finish sewing, turn off the switch, unplug the adapter, and turn the handwheel to raise the needle to its highest position.
- Page 15 Reverse Stitch Button Reverse sewing (backstitching) is useful for reinforcing the beginning and end of seams. To use this function: Sew forward as usual, then press and hold the reverse stitch button on the front of the machine to sew backward. To resume sewing forward, simply release the reverse stitch button.
- Page 16 Winding The Bobbin Note: Ensure there is no thread in the needle area while winding the bobbin. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin (see Fig. 15). Guide the thread through the bobbin winder tension disc on the upper side of the machine (see Fig.
- Page 17 Adjusting Stitching • Proper stitching should be neat, with balanced top and bottom stitches, neither too tight nor too loose (see Fig. 21). Top thread Cloth Bottom thread Figure 21 • If the bottom stitch appears as a straight line (see Fig. 22), the top thread is too loose. Turn the upper thread tension dial to a higher number to increase the top thread tension until the top and bottom stitches are balanced.
- Page 18 Manually Sewing a Buttonhole Replace the presser foot, place the fabric with the buttonhole under the presser foot, and lower the presser foot (refer to the instructions for replacing the presser foot). Select stitch 11, toggle the switch, and sew 5-6 stitches slowly, then stop (see Figure 24).
- Page 19 Double Needle Function WARNING: Before changing the double needle or the double top thread spindle, ensure the machine is switched off and unplugged. Notes: • The double needle can only be used for straight stitches, stitch numbers 1 to 3. •...
- Page 20 Applicable Fabric for Sewing Easy to sew Difficult to sew Not smooth the sew Cloth Sewing Cotton/Linen Silk/Wool Polyester Elastic Presentation Fabric Specification Regular Thick Thin Hard Soft Fabric Definitions Fabric Thickness: • Thin fabric: Two layers of fabric with a thickness less than 0.35mm. •...
- Page 21 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution No power or the Inadequate adapter Use a compatible adapter. machine runs slowly. power. Remove and reinsert the Needle eye not centred. needle with the flat side facing the back. Skipping stitches. Needle is bent. Replace with a new needle.
- Page 22 Notes...
- Page 24 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.
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