User manual TCM 210421

[. . . ] Congratulations on your purchase of this high performance, modern sewing machine. Your sewing machine offers you: ­ A variety of sewing programs such as blindhemming, buttonholing, attaching buttons, butting, inserting zips, fancy stitching, zig-zag stitching. ­ Forward and reverse sewing ­ Free-arm sewing (for instance for sleeves) ­ Glare-free light for sewing ­ Built-in accessories tray with a large set of accessories ­ Smooth surface - easy to clean and does not snag the material. Please take the time to read these instructions before you start working with your sewing machine. [. . . ] Thread tension normal Adjust the thread tension if the thread breaks during sewing (tension too high) or if no loops form (tension too low). The tensions of the upper and bottom threads must always be balanced. top thread tension: The adjustment dial should always be on AUTO. If you use other than 120 thread you may have to alter the top thread tension: Move the adjustment dial in order to adjust the top thread tension. The correct tension is between "1" and "3" for thin fabrics, between "3" and "5" for medium weight fabrics, and between "6" and "9" for heavy fabrics. Bottom thread tension: The bottom thread tension set in the factory only needs to be altered in exceptional circumstances. always start by adjusting the top thread tension. The bottom thread tension is correct when the thread can be drawn out of the bobbin case with only light pressure. If the thread comes out too easily the pressure is too low. If it is too difficult to draw out or does not come out at all, then the tension is too high. To adjust the bottom thread tension, use the adjustment screw on the bobbin case. To do this you need a small screwdriver: 1. To increase tension: Turn the adjusting screw clockwise To decrease tension: Turn the adjusting screw anticlokkwise. Turn the hand wheel to the front until the needle is at its lowest position and is sticking into the fabric. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the desired direction. When reverse sewing, the fabric is fed towards you. Reverse sewing can be used to reinforce the beginning and the end of a seam. Carefully insert the hem guide from the right-hand side into the slot in front of the presser foot lever. When embroidering, darning or sewing on buttons, you have to feed in the fabric yourself. the embroidering/darning throat plate prevents automatic fabric feed: 1. Turn the hand wheel towards the front until the needle reaches the highest position. Insert the embroidery/darning throat plate into the grooves provided. [. . . ] Needle, thread and fabric do not match each other. Match needle size to fabric and thread and put needle in. Oil it exclusively with sewing machine oil. Loose loops during sewing Bits of fluff or old oil are stikking to the shuttle or the needle shaft. [. . . ]