User manual LERVIA KH 4001 FREE-ARM SEWING MACHINE

[. . . ] Safety information Correct Usage Items supplied Appliance description Setup Connecting the sewing machine Operation of the sewing machine Operating elements Recommended stitch lenghts for the various types of stitches Threading the needle and preparation Sewing with the twin needle Tensioning the thread Straight stitch Sewing in zigzag stitches Sewing blind hems Sewing with the shell stitch Sewing with elastic stitches Two-fold rampart stitch Scallop stitch Additional decorative stitches Fishbone stitch Finishing edges Sewing material edges with feather stitch Sewing with three-fold zigzag stretch stitches Sewing buttonholes Fine adjustment during sewing buttonholes Sewing on buttons Sewing in zippers Gathering Darning Appliques Monograms and embroidery Changing the lamp bulb Lubricating the machine Cleaning Storage Technical data Disposal Warranty & Service Importer Troubleshooting Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Like any other electrical device, a sewing machine can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries. To avoid this, and in order to work safely: · Before initial use of your sewing machine, read these operating instructions attentively. Keep these operating instructions at a suitable location close to the appliance. [. . . ] Backward sewing is used to combine two seams as well as to reinforce seams. After finishing sewing backwards change over to sewing in a forward direction, releasing the direction changeover switch t and briefly taking your foot from the foot pedal l, then pressing the foot pedal down once again l. To prepare the machine for sewing the next seam, pull approximately 10 cm (4") from the upper and lower threads through the toes of the sewing foot s in the direction of the rear of the machine. 2 (simple straight stitch with needle position on the left) is used to sew hems and light-weight materials. Raise the sewing foot s and align the fabric to the new sewing direction, whereby you can use the inserted needle as a turning point. Lower the sewing foot s back down and then start sewing in the new direction. Set the stitch type number on the selector wheel w according to the fixed stitch width of the zigzag stitch. It is advisable to sew a few stitches in straight stitch at the beginning and end of a zigzag seam. First sew in the forward mode until you reach the end of the seam, then stop the machine in this positon using the foot pedal l. Press the sewing direction reverse switch t, then activate the foot pedal l in order to sew backwards ca. The satin stitch (a close zigzag stitch, hence with very short stitch lengths) is achieved when the stitch length selector 6 is set in the , , F" range. The satin stitch can be used to sew buttonholes or for decorative purposes. The stitch width is also here determined from the selected type of stitch or stitch type number of the respective underlying zigzag stitch. Therefore, first select the type of stitch you require in accordance with the fixed width and then set the stitch length on the stitch length selector 6 within the , , F" range. The blind hem stitch is used to finish off edges of sewn products, for example, the lower edges of trouser legs ensuring that the seam is not visible form the outside of the garment. 6 mm (1/4") should remain between the folded fabric edge and the required actual border. The elastic stitch can be used in three areas of application: repair work (, , darning"), sewing on elastic bands (elastic braids) as well as for the edge to edge joining of pieces of fabric. Reinforce the tear/, , rent" to be mended with a suitable piece of material at the back. Oversew the damaged point in elastic stitch, following the run of the tear. While sewing on elastic band and braid stretch the material forwards and backwards under the sewing foot with both your hands s. After you have folded the border once again the seam will be barely visible ­ typical for a blind hem. The elastic stitch can be used to sew two pieces of fabric face to face and is especially suitable for the sewing of weaves and knits. [. . . ] Press the two catches i from the rear retainer u in an outward direction and then remove the released retainer u. Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Using the brush J remove all accumulated fluff and remnants of thread from the retainer ring u, from the gripper, the gripper dog and the bobbin case carrier with the gripper track. A lint-free cloth moistened with precision mechanic oil or sewing machine oil is used to clean the gripper track from fluff. [. . . ]