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7. Turn the power switch (A) to the on position.
8. Gently guide the fabric to keep the seam straight by pressing lightly down with your finger
tips on both sides as it feeds through the presser foot (F).
9. When the seam is finished turn the switch (A) off.
10. Raise the needle (R) above the fabric by turning the hand wheel (K) slightly in a clockwise
direction.
11. Raise the presser foot (F) by lifting the presser foot lever (G).
12. Pull the fabric towards you, leaving approximately 25cm of thread between the fabric and
the machine.
13. Cut the thread close to the fabric, leaving the excess thread loosely lying on the sewing
deck in the direction of the presser foot (F) and towards you.
TO USE THE FOOT PEDAL
Follow steps 1-13 on the previous page with the following exceptions:
1. Make certain that the machine is off.
2. Plug the foot pedal jack into the back of the machine.
3. Turn the machine on by pressing the foot pedal and let up to stop.
Note: The on –off switch on the machine should be in the off position when using the foot pedal.
ADJUSTING THE TENSION
1. In normal circumstances you should not need to adjust the tension. The tension has
been set for maximum performance at the factory. However, if you should find that the
stitches are too loose or too tight you can adjust the stitch.
2. Loosen the stitch by turning the tension screw (N) anti-clockwise.
3. Tighten the stitch by turning the tension screw (N) clockwise. Sewing heavier fabric may
require loosening the stitch. Very light fabric may require tightening the stitch. Bobbin
tension cannot be adjusted.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
1. Turn the hand wheel (K) clockwise to raise the needle (R) to its highest position.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw (O) by turning it anti-clockwise. You may need to use a
short fat head screwdriver or small pliers.
3. Remove the needle (R), pulling down away from the needle clamp. (P).
4. Place the new needle with the flat side facing in against the needle clamp (P).
5. Push the needle up gently as far as it will go, and against the needle clamp (P).
6. Tighten the needle clamp screw (O) while holding the needle (R)in place.
Note: Needles come in various sizes designated by numbers. The smaller the number, the
thinner the needle. Use smaller needles for more delicate fabrics and larger needles for heavier
fabrics.
