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Simplicity Model 621-401-008 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual...
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Dear Owner: You can be proud of your new sewing machine – an outstanding product of many years of development. The highest quality materials and functional design are combined in it to achieve years of dependable service. If you have ever admired the beautiful and intricate sewing professional seamstresses, you will be amazed and delighted to learn that you can now do it yourself with this remarkable sewing machine.
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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” “When using an electrical sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.” “Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.” “This sewing machine is designed for household use.” “DANGER- TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:” “A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
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4. “Never operate the sewing machine with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings from the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.” 5. “Never drop or insert any object into any opening.” “Do not use outdoors.”...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts…………………..5-6 Threading the bobbin case………………… Accessories…………………………………. Threading the needle thread……………….. How to connect the machine to Drawing up the bobbin thread……………… the power supply…………………………… How to use the foot control………………… BASIC SEWING Sewing lamp………………………………….
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This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
HOW TO CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY 1. Fit the machine plug into the machine. 2. Plug the machine to the power supply. Note: *Before plugging in the machine, ensure that the voltage and number of cycles indicated, conforms to your electrical power supply.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE 1. Turn the balance wheel towards you until the needle is at is highest position. 2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning its top edge towards you. Remove the needle from the clamp. 3. Place the new needle in the needle clamp with its flat side facing away from you.
REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT To Remove: 1. Turn the balance wheel towards you until the needle is at its highest position. Raise the presser foot by lifting the presser foot lifter. 2. By lifting the lever on the back of the foot holder, the presser foot will drop off. Note: *Do not force the presser foot to remove it.
REGULATING THE THREAD TENSION Generally, should any tension adjustment be necessary, the adjustment can normally be made by regulating the upper thread tension dial only. Bobbin thread tension has been adjusted at the factory and readjustment is seldom required except for special instances, thread and fabric.
STITCH LENGTH DIAL REVERSE LEVER STITCH LENGTH DIAL To change the length of the stitches proceed as follows: Turn the dial so that the number for the required stitch length is at setting mark. The numbers indicate the approximate is at setting mark.
STITCH WIDTH CONTROL The desired stitch width can be selected by moving the control lever of the dial. The marks on the dial correspond to the different stitch width shown on the panel respectively, as follows: Retyped by Mastersewusa.com...
REMOVING THE BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN 1. Raise the presser foot and turn the balance wheel towards you until the thread take-up lever is at its highest position. 2. Open the shuttle cover. 3. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine.
WINDING THE BOBBIN Release the clutch by turning the clutch knob toward you. 2. Draw the thread from the spool through the bobbin winder tension disc as shown. 3. Pull the end of the thread through the hole in the bobbin as shown. 4.
THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE Hold the bobbin between the thumb and forefinger of your right hand and pull off about 15 cm (16 inches) of thread. 1. Hold the bobbin case in your left hand as shown and place the filled bobbin inside. 2.
THREADING THE NEEDLE THREAD Ⓐ Raise presser foot lifter. Ⓑ Raise take-up lever to the highest position by turning handwheel towards you. Thread following numbers ① - ⑦. Retyped by Mastersewusa.com...
DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Hold the end of the needle thread with you your left hand 2. Turn the balance wheel slowly towards you with your right hand until the needle goes down and comes up. Then stop the balance wheel the take-up lever is at its highest position.
STRAIGHT STITCH AND ZIGZAG STITCH Starting To Sew 1. Be sure both the threads are drawn back under the presser foot 2. While holding the threads with your left hand, turn the balance wheel towards you to bring the needle into the fabric where you wish to start sewing.
Changing Sewing Directions 1. Stop the machine, and turn the balance wheel toward you to bring the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot. 2. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change direction as desired. 3. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing. Fastening Seams 1.
SEWING BUTTONHOLES 1. Set the stitch width control at “3”, and stitch length dial at the buttonhole symbol then pass the needle thread through the opening in the zigzag foot and draw both needle and bobbin threads to the left side. Turn the balance wheel towards you until the needle comes to point (1).
BLIND STITCH HEM With the fabric inside out, fold it to the desired size of the hem (No. 1) Fold it again with a ¼ inch overlap on the bottom fold. (No. 2) Set the pattern selector at “3” and the stitch length regulator knob at about “2”. and sew on the fold.
CLEANING THE FEED DOG It is necessary to keep the feed dog teeth always cleaned in order to ensure smooth sewing. Remove the needle and the presser foot. Unscrew the needle plate set screws with a screw driver to take off the needle plate from the machine.
SEWING ON BUTTONS Thread Shank Sew-through buttons on coats and Presser foot……………. zigzag foot jackets should have a thread shank to Pattern selector ………. zigzag make them stand away from the fabric Stitch length dial………. O Place a straight pin or sewing machine needle on top of button between the holes, and sew over the pin or needle.
SEWING EMBROIDERY Place the fabric in embroidery hoop. Place darning plate over needle plate (see below). Lower the presser foot lifter. Hold the embroidery hoop firmly with your hand. While sewing the desired pattern, move the embroidery hoop slowly and do not allow your fingers to get near the needle. *Set the needle thread tension a little looser so that the bobbin thread is not pulled through to the right side of fabric.
CLEANING THE SHUTTLE RACE Unplug the machine from the power supply. To remove the shuttle. Raise the needle to its highest position and remove bobbin case. Turn levers away from the shuttle and lift out the retaining ring and shuttle, by grasping the center pin. Clean the reverse side of feed dog with a small brush.
FREE ARM SEWING This sewing machine can be used like a flat bed machine, but easily converts to a free arm machine by removing the extension table. The free arm enables you to sew tubular types of pieces more easily. Just slip the sleeve or pants leg on the free arm as shown above.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE STITCHING FORMS LOOPS CAUSE REMEDY 1. Thread needle front to back. 1. Needle is not threaded correctly. 2. Thread bobbin according to chart. 2. Bobbin is not thread correctly. 3. Match needle size to thread & fabric weight. 3.
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE TOP THREAD BREAKS CAUSE REMEDY 1. Machine is threaded incorrectly. 1. Rethread machine and needle. 2. Tension is too tight. 2. Reduce tension on top (smaller numbers). 3. Thread is too heavy for needle size (see 3. Use larger needle. needle/fabric/thread chart).
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