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Introduction
Congratulations on choosing to buy a Delta® product. By doing so you now have
the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by
one of the leading manufacturers.
All products brought to you by Delta® are manufactured to the highest standards
of performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and
satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.
Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the address provided.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508
Web Support www.medion.co.uk
Model Number: MD 11871
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  • Page 1 Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the address provided. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 2 Overview Main components Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 3 20. Plug housing for foot pedal 21. Sewing foot holding screw 22. Free arm 23. Sewing foot lever 24. Double needle (twin needle) button Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 4: General Information

    14 days after purchase. The delivery of the sewing machine you have purchased includes: Sewing machine Table extension with accessory box Foot pedal Cover hood Operating instructions and guarantee documents Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 5 10) Spare bobbin (4) 11) Finger protector (already attached) 12) Selection of needles (5 universal needles and 1 twin needle) 13) Oilcan Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Never try to open and/or repair the appliance yourself. There is a risk of electric shock! If there is a fault contact our Service Centre or other suitable specialist workshop. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 7 • Always store the sewing machine using the cover hood provided to protect the machine from dust. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    • Hold the bulb and screw on to the right to fit over a new bulb. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 9: Extendable Cloth Plate

    Sew sleeves, waist edges, trouser legs or other round- shaped costumes. Sew darn knees, elbows and children clothes. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 10: Spool Holders

    Finger protector This accessory prevents your hand from accidentally getting under the needle. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 11 Lower the sewing foot lever. • Now push the sewing foot release lever upwards. The sewing foot automatically clicks into place. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 12: Replacing The Needle

    90 – 100 (#14 – Jeans materials 45 – 50 Elastic stitching Knitting 70 (#10) 70 – 80 100 - 140 materials Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 13 Hold on the bobbin exit (2) and pull out of the bobbin case of the machine. Press the bobbin case handle (3) to the innermost to ensure joining when loading it into the bobbin case. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 14 Hold the end of the thread and press down the foot pedal. Stop after several turns. Cut the excess thread close to the bobbin. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 15 Then pull thread through the bobbin tension-regulator spring to the outlet hole. Note: Make sure, that you pull around 10 cm of thread out of the bobbin. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 16: Threading The Upper Thread

    Place a cotton reel on the spool holder and make sure the thread comes from behind the cotton reel. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 17 10 cm. Note An upper thread tension of 3 is ideal for most applications. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 18 Fix the screw and make sure that the stopper of guiding plate should be installed in the middle of footplate. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Upper Thread Tension

    The tension you require depends on the strength and thickness of the fabric, the number of layers of fabric you want to sew and the type of stitch you choose. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 20 Width of stitches changes seamlessly from positions 3 to 5. When sewing elastic stitches and double action stitches the stitch length regulator must set to position + Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 21 “ - " and in this way, stitches would be thicker while turning to “+" they would be more sparse. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 22 Zigzag 4 - 6 1 - 2 Sewn zigzag 4 - 6 (overlock) Elastic 1- 3 4 - 6 blind-stitch Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 23 2 - 6 Triple Zigzag 2 - 6 Honeycomb stitch / 2 - 6 Smoking stitch Elastic decorative 2 - 6 stitch Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 24 The thread tension is correct if the lower threads are not visible on the top surface of the fabric. Make sure that you always sew even stitches (see diagram on the left). Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 25: Stitching Reverse

    Note: For ordinary sewing, feed dog shall be raised. Feed dog discharged Feed dog raised Fabric is not Fabric is transported transported Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Sewing Foot Pressure

    As for chiffon, lace, yarn and other miscellaneous fine materials, you may put the dial to "3". When sewing cotton flannel and braided stretch textile adjust to "1". Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 27: Start Sewing

    Cut the thread using the thread cutter behind the sewing foot or with a pair of scissors. Leave around 15 cm of the thread hanging from the eye of the needle. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 28 5/8 (1.6 cm). Lower the presser foot and sew in the new direction. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 29: Table Of Contents

    For a better zigzag stitch, the upper thread tension must be lower than for straight stitches. The upper thread should be slightly visible on the underside of the fabric. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 30: Sewing Foot

    It also suits over-lock to avoid threads falling apart. It is fit for sewing elastic bends and darning. Leave a strip of hemming-stitch with 1.5 cm. Cut off the strip of hemming-stitching after sewing. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 31 Note: You can adjust the edge guide to the crease line of the outer fabric by turning the screw of the foot. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 32 Tighten the elastic cord after sewing. Such stitches are also suitable for sewing heavyweight fabrics. Seamlessly fold the two fabrics and stitch them together. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 33: Stitch Length

    The seam therefore stretches with the fabric without the thread breaking. The stitch is also suitable for sewing patches (including leather patches) on jeans. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 34: Stitch Length

    Position the fabric under the foot so that the stitch is made over the edge. Lower the sewing foot and start sewing, guiding the fabric gently. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 35 For thicker stitching, adjust selection dial to "1”. Loose stitches suit heavyweight material. Note: Make trial stitching on some small cloth to find out the optimum effect. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 36 Cut out the buttonhole carefully with a buttonhole cutter. Note: Pin a safety pin in front of the top bar to stop you cutting through it. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 37 Sewing foot........button sewing foot (transparent) Stitch type ..................... 3 - 5 Stitch length ....................0 Upper thread tension ................1 – 3 Feed dog................... discharged Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 38 Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 39 Before the foot reaches the slider on the zip band, lift the foot up and open the zip, keeping the needle in the material. (3) Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 40 Raise the presser foot and pivot the cloth to the left or right. Note: After sewing, adjust foot pressure selection dial to position “3”. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 41: Sewing Foot

    For this work, you need to use suitable materials and have some experience in order to obtain the best results. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 42: Sewing With A Twin Needle

    To sew a corner using the twin needle, take the needle out of the fabric, as otherwise the twin needle may bend or break. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Uncover shuttle lever and draw out the shuffle retaining ring. Clean the feed dog with a brush and soft and dry cloth. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 44: Cleaning Feed Dog

    In case of frequent use, it is recommended to clean the feed dog frequently to obtain the first rate effect of needlework. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 45: Oiling The Machine

    Oiling the pendular shuttle Open the bobbin cover case (4). Oiling is required for the positions marked in the illustration Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 46 At the end of its useful life, the sewing machine should not be disposed of with the household rubbish. Seek the advice of your local authority on correct, environmentally friendly disposal. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Upper thread tension is too See page 21 tight. Fabrics are not pulled backward See page 27 Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 48 See page 46 Fabric does not feed Feed dog is discharged. See page 27 properly Stitches are too small. See page 23 Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...
  • Page 49 Machine is noisy and Fibres block the feed dog. See page 46 works slowly Insufficient oiling See page 47 Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

  • Page 50: Technical Specifications

    800 stitches per minute Foot pedal: Model: HKT7 Nominal voltage: 200 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz Safety class: Subject to technical changes. Helpline No. UK/ North Ireland 0871 37 61 020 Rep. Ireland 1-800-992 508 Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11871...

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