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Summary of Contents for Crofton MD 8708
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Page 1: Sewing Machine
SEWING MACHINE MD 8708 24/7 CUSTOMER SUPPORT INSTRUCTION MANUAL (877) 604-9498... - Page 2 20 STITCH SEWING MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY MD 8708 Sewing machine model MD 8708 INFORMATION PLEASE KEEP ALL YOUR Warranty documents • product receipt • original packaging IN A SAFE PLACE 22 21 MEDION warrants to our customers that this product is free from defects in...
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Page 3: Before Use
Before use ... please read these operating instructions carefully Allow plenty of time to thoroughly read this manual. Getting to know your sewing machine will ensure easier use and more successful projects. This machine has been produced for home use only. Styrofoam Protective hood Instruction manual... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
The sewing machine has been developed for sewing fabrics under usual household conditions. The sewing machine must not be used for other purposes.Commercial use will void the warranty. Foot controller "EZ-168A" only to be used in connection with the sewing machine MD 8708. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SEWING MACHINE: Rated voltage 120V 60Hz - 0.4A... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety instructions ..........................2 Description of the sewing machine ......................4 Accessories............................5 Power switch, foot controller, attaching or removing the flat bed ............6 Accessory box, changing the sewing lamp ..................7 Changing the needle ..........................8 Selection of the right needle .........................8 Raising or lowering the presser foot .....................8 Removing and inserting the presser foot ....................9 Removing and inserting the presser foot holder, finger guard............10... -
Page 6: Description Of The Sewing Machine
Description of the sewing machine Foot controller Thread take-up 22 21 Program selection Fold away carrying handle Reverse sewing lever Main switch (motor and light) Bobbin case cover Flat bed with accessory box Throat plate Thread guide Front cover Needle bar screw Needle bar thread guide Presser foot Presser foot holder screw... -
Page 7: Accessories
Accessories included in the flat bed accessory box (number 8, previous page) Zigzag foot (attached to the machine) Hemmer foot Buttonhole foot Zipper foot Button foot Straightedge Quilting guide Darning plate Replacement bobbins (3 pieces) 10. Finger guard (attached) 11. Felts for bobbins (2 pieces) 12. -
Page 8: Power Switch, Foot Controller, Attaching Or Removing The Flat Bed
Attention! Before leaving the machine, changing any parts or doing any other work at the machine, always switch off or unplug the machine from the AC outlet. Do not put anything on the foot controller, since the machine could be started inadvertently or the foot controller or the motor could possibly burn out. -
Page 9: Accessory Box, Changing The Sewing Lamp
Accessory box The accessory box is integrated in the flat bed. By opening the cover - as shown in the picture - you will get access to the accessories. Changing the sewing lamp Attention! For this step, the machine must be switched off and unplugged. 1. -
Page 10: Changing The Needle
Changing the needle Attention! For this step, the machine must be switched off and unplugged. Turn the balance wheel (28) toward you until the needle moves up to its highest position. 1. Loosen the needle bar screw (12) by turning it toward you. Remove the needle from the needle holder (17) Needle bar screw... -
Page 11: Removing And Inserting The Presser Foot
Removing and inserting the presser foot Attention! For this step, the machine must be switched off and unplugged. Removing Turn the balance wheel (28) toward you until the needle moves up to its highest position. 1. Raise the presser foot by lifting the presser foot lever (23). -
Page 12: Removing And Inserting The Presser Foot Holder, Finger Guard
Removing and inserting the presser foot holder You should not remove the presser foot holder (16), unless you want to darn or to get some room for cleaning the feed dog (26). Presser foot holder screw Removing Presser foot shank 1. -
Page 13: Regulating The Presser Foot Pressure
Regulating the presser foot pressure 1. The adjustment lever for the presser foot pressure is inside of the front cover (11). For opening the front cover, see page 7. Adjust the lever to the requested position: 2. when sewing light or medium material, set the lever to 1 or 2;... -
Page 14: Removing The Bobbin Case And The Bobbin
Removing the bobbin case and the bobbin Attention! For this step, the machine must be switched off and unplugged. 1. Raise the presser foot (14) and turn the balance wheel (28) toward you until the needle moves up to its highest position. 2. -
Page 15: Threading The Bobbin Case
Threading the bobbin case Bobbin case Hold the bobbin between the thumb and forefinger of your right hand and pull out approx. Bobbin 15 cm of thread. 1. Keep the bobbin case in your left hand, and place the bobbin into the bobbin case. Slot 2. -
Page 16: Winding The Bobbin
Winding the bobbin Bobbin / bobbin spindle Spool holder Bobbin-winding thread guide 1. To prevent the needle from moving during winding, pull the balance wheel (28) to the side, as shown. Take the spool and put it onto the spool holder (31) - as shown above - after having pulled out the spool holder. - Page 17 4. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin spindle (30) so that the end of the thread is on top of the bobbin. Push the bobbin spindle to the right towards the bobbin winder pulley (29) until it clicks. Hold the end of the thread and activate the foot controller.
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Page 18: Threading Of The Upper Thread
Threading of the upper thread Please take special care in reading this page! Please note that thread may break, stitches may be skipped and fabric may be puckered, when these steps are not followed in the Upper thread guide right order. Before threading, raise the needle to its highest position by turning the balance wheel (28) and Tension disks... - Page 19 3. Put the thread under the front thread guide (10), and pull the end of the thread upward. The inner small wire spring (A) will automatically be lifted, as shown. 4. Lead the thread from right to left through the hook of the thread take-up (2).
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Page 20: Drawing Up The Under Thread
Drawing up the under thread 1. Lift the presser foot (14). 2. Turn the balance wheel (28) toward you with your right hand until the needle moves down and up again. Stop the balance wheel, as soon as the needle is raised to its highest position. Hold the end of the upper thread with your left hand. -
Page 21: Adjustment Of The Thread Tensions
Adjustment of the thread tensions: If the thread is torn while sewing, the thread tension is too tight. If small loops are formed while sewing, the thread tension is too loose. In both cases the thread tension has to be adjusted. The upper thread tension and the under thread tension must be in proper relation. -
Page 22: Regulating The Upper Thread Tension
Regulating the upper thread tension ..................... 1. The tension is created by the disks through which the thread is led. The pressure on these disks is regulated by the upper thread tension dial (20). The higher the number, the tighter the tension. -
Page 23: Checking The Upper And Under Thread Tensions
Checking the upper and under thread tensions ................1. Proper seam The upper and under thread tension is properly set, when it is just so tight that the threads are intertwined in the center of the thickness of the material. The fabric remains smooth and does not pucker. -
Page 24: Stitch Length Dial
Stitch length dial With the stitch length dial (19) you can select the length of the chosen stitch pattern. Turn the stitch length dial so that the number of the requested stitch length is set on the mark. The lower the number, the shorter the stitch. Program selection dial With this sewing machine, you can choose between different common and decorative stitches. -
Page 25: Reverse Sewing
Reverse sewing Reverse sewing is used at the beginning and end of a seam for reinforcement. - Press the reverse sewing lever (5) down and keep it pressed. - Activate the foot controller - the more you press the foot controller, the faster the machine runs. -
Page 26: Table Of Fabrics, Threads And Needles
Table of fabrics, threads and needles Presser foot Upper thread Fabric Needle Thread pressure tension A d j u s t m e n t Upper thread lever tension dial (20) nylon batiste 80 cotton Fine fabrics voile jersey 60 synthetics silk 50 silk 50 synthetics... -
Page 27: Program Selection
Program selection Stitches can be set by turning the program selection dial (3). Stitch Stitch pattern Stitch length Presser foot Darning plate Straight stitch Zigzag stitch Blind stitch Shell-edging stitch Elastic stitch Feather stitch Standard overlock stitch Honey comb stitch Triple stretch zigzag stitch Triple stretch... -
Page 28: Table Of Stitch Patterns
Table of stitch patterns Straight stitch: used for common sewing purposes and for quilting. Zigzag stitch: used for common sewing purposes, for hemming and for sewing appliqués and stitching monograms. Blind stitch: used for blind hemming. Shell-edging stitch: used for decorative hemming. -
Page 29: Sewing - General
Sewing - general Caution! First test all settings, including the thread tension and stitch type, on a remnant piece of the cloth you intend to sew. Turn on the main switch (6). When changing the stitch types, always move the needle up to its highest position. -
Page 30: Setting The Stitch Type
Setting the stitch type The stitch type is set by means of the program selection (3). Important! When changing the stitch types, the needle must always be raised to its highest position. Straight stitch Presser foot ..... .zigzag foot 1 to 4 Stitch length dial (19) . -
Page 31: Blind Stitch
Blind stitch Presser foot ..... .zigzag foot 1 to 3 Stitch length dial ..... . Used for blind hemming. -
Page 32: Shell-Edging Stitch
Shell-edging stitch Presser foot ..... . zigzag foot 1 to 3 Stitch length dial ..... . Used for decorative hemming. -
Page 33: Elastic Stitch
Elastic stitch Presser foot ..... . zigzag foot 1 to 3 Stitch length dial ..... . This stitch is especially suitable for stitching worn out material. -
Page 34: Feather Stitch - Standard Overlock Stitch
The stitches marked by ( ) are so- called stretch stitches (this refers to the stitches no. 9, 10, 12, and 13). They are distinguished by a high degree of durability and resistance. Feather stitch ( ) Presser foot ..... . zigzag foot Stitch length dial . -
Page 35: Honey Comb Stitch - Triple Zigzag Stitch
Honey comb stitch Presser foot ..... . zigzag foot Stitch length dial ......The honey comb stitch is both decorative and usable in manifold ways, e.g. -
Page 36: Triple Stretch Straight Stitch
Triple stretch straight stitch ( ) Presser foot ..... . zigzag foot Stitch length dial ......This triple stitch makes for an especially sturdy straight stitch seam, e.g. -
Page 37: Sewing Buttonholes
Sewing buttonholes Presser foot....buttonhole foot Stitch length dial....0.2 to 0.5 Raise the presser foot (14) and the needle to their highest position. - Page 38 Sewing buttonholes (continued) 1. Set the program selection (3) to (18). Then lead the upper thread through the opening of the buttonhole foot and draw both threads, the upper and the under thread, to the left side. Lower the presser foot and proceed to sew slowly until you have reached the desired length, at the end (A).
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Page 39: Sewing On Buttons And Eyelets
Sewing on buttons and eyelets Presser foot ......button foot Program selection ..... .2 to 5. Stitch length dial . -
Page 40: Sewing Zippers
Sewing zippers Presser foot ..... .zipper foot Program selection ......1 Stitch length dial . -
Page 41: Hemming
Hemming Presser foot ....hemmer foot Program selection ......1 Stitch length dial . -
Page 42: Darning
Darning Presser foot....without presser foot Program selection ......1 Attaching the darning plate . -
Page 43: Ruffling, Embroidering
Ruffling Presser foot ... . .without presser foot Program selection ......1 Stitch length dial . -
Page 44: Stitching Of Monograms, Sewing Appliqués, Laces
Stitching monograms Presser foot ..... .zigzag foot Program selection .....2 to 5 Stitch length dial . -
Page 45: Sewing With A Twin Needle
Sewing with a twin needle Presser foot ..... .zigzag foot Program selection ....1-2-3-13 Stitch length dial . -
Page 46: Sewing With The Free Arm, Straightedge, Quilting Guide
Sewing with the free arm You can remove the flat bed for free arm sewing. The free arm provides for easier sewing of fabric in tubes. Place sleeves and trouser legs on the free arm, as shown. Some example uses of free arm sewing: - Repairing elbows and knees of garments will be easier. - Page 47 Maintenance and care of the sewing machine: The sewing machine is a precise mechanical product requiring regular maintenance and care. Attention! Before you start cleaning or maintenance, switch off the machine and disconnect the plug from the mains socket. Note: Use only sewing machine oil.
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Page 48: Cleaning The Feed Dog
4. Put a few drops of oil on the shuttle hook, as shown. 5. Now assemble the parts again in reverse order. Cleaning the feed dog 1. The feed dog teeth must always be kept clean to guarantee a perfect stitching quality. Remove the needle and the presser foot. -
Page 49: Oiling The Machine
Oiling the machine Attention! For this step, the machine must be switched off and unplugged. NOTE: Your sewing machine has already been oiled and is ready for operation. Oiling the machine behind the front cover Note: This part of the machine should be oiled more often than the upper and under side of the machine.. - Page 50 2. Remove the flat bed and open the bobbin case cover (7). Remove the three screws (B) at the top, as shown. 3. Now you can remove the cover...
- Page 51 Oiling the upper side of the machine Oil the places marked by arrows, as shown. Oiling the under side of the machine Oil the places marked by arrows, as shown. Assembly of the back housing cover Bring the cover into its original position. Tighten the screws (A) and (B) again.
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Page 52: Maintenance And Care Of The Sewing Machine: Cleaning And Lubricating
Troubleshooting In case of any faults or defects, please read this instruction manual to make sure you have followed all instructions. Common problems Cause Remedy page Machine does not easily run The machine must be oiled.........................45 Dust and lint are in the shuttle......................45 Lint is in the teeth of the feed dog ......................46 Wrong oil was used and has blocked the machine ..............45, 47 Breaking of the upper thread... - Page 53 Gathering or puckering of the seam The upper thread tension is too tight....................20 The machine has not been properly threaded ..................16 The presser foot pressure is too high (when sewing fine fabrics, place a sheet of paper under them) ..11 The needle is too thick for the fabric....................24 The thread keeps forming loops The thread tension has not been regulated ................19, 20, 21...