IMPORTANT NOTES FOR FIRST USE:
When operating the appliance for the first time, you can run the appliance on a test material to get to know
well of the operation.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
1.
Make sure the appliance is in OFF position. Raise the needle arm to the highest postion by turning the
rotary wheel. Note: the rotary wheel can be turned in either direction. Fig. 2
2.
Lift the fastening plate, making sure not to push down on the needle arm (the arm can still be moved
manually even when the appliance is in the locked postion). Place cloth underneath the fastening plate.
Release the fastening plate. Fig. 3
3.
Pull at least 2 inches of thread through the needle, from back to front, prior to starting to sew. If the
needle needs to be threaded, please refer to "HOW TO THREAD" section.
4.
Hold the appliance with right hand. Place thumb by the on/off switch while other fingers support the
bottom of the appliance. Fig. 4
5.
Turn the appliance on by sliding the on/off switch forward with the thumb. Use your left hand to hold the
cloth and to control the direction and speed as you pull it through the appliance. Be careful not to pull the
material through the appliance too quickly. You can follow the centerline on fastening plate to ensure
straight stitching.
6.
When finished sewing, raise the needle arm to the highest position by turning the rotary wheel, then use
the back of a seam ripper or scissors to pull the thread out about 3 inches. Cut thread. Fig. 5
7.
Lift the fastening plate and take off the cloth. Fig. 6
Note:
1.
Make sure not to pull the thread. If the reserved 3 inches thread is in the front side of the cloth,
when pull the thread, the seam will unravel.
2.
The reserved 3 inches thread shall be in the back side of the cloth, if not, please turn to the back
side of the cloth, and then pull the thread out to the back side.
8.
Tieing a knot in thread
Turn to back side of the cloth and guide the reserverd 3 inches of thread according to the following
directions and corresponding drawings: Fig. 7
a)
Pass the threader through to the last stitch.
b)
Put the thread into the threader and pull out about 1 inch.
c)
Guide the thread through the loop.
d)
Pull the thread tight to finish the knot
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