User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX NM 525

[. . . ] Insert the foot switch plug into the foot switch jack. Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack. Insert the AC adapter into the power outlet. Q Foot switch plug w Foot switch jack e AC adapter plug r AC adapter Jack t AC adapter y Power outlet Do not use any AC adapter other than one included in the standard accessory. [. . . ] When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it up as far as it goes. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by turning it clockwise. Q Needle clamp screw w Needle clamp e Flat side e r To check if a needle is bent, place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (e. The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent. r Gap Never use a bent or blunt needle. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics. selecting Needle and Thread Fabric Light to Medium Weight Organdy , Georgette , Linen , Cotton , Percale Thread 50 Silk Needle 11 (65) or 50 Cotton 50 to 90 Synthetic 14 (90) NOTES: This machine is equipped with the size #14 (90) needles only. Extra thick or tight-woven fabrics cannot be sewn with this machine. Do not attempt to sew if the machine does not feed the material or the needle does not penetrate into the fabric. 19 Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension q Balanced tension The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated. Q To loosen w To tighten w y t e The tension requires adjustment depending on: - stiffness and thickness of the fabric - number of fabric layers - type of stitch e Needle thread (Top thread) r Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) t Right side (Top side) of fabric y Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric r Tension is too tight w q e If the bobbin thread shows through on the right side (top side) of the fabric, turn the dial to a lower number to loosen the needle thread tension. Q Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) w Right side (Top side) of fabric e To loosen q w Tension is too loose If the needle thread shows through on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric, turn the dial to a higher number to tighten the needle thread tension. Q Needle thread (Top thread) w Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric e To tighten e q For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (Top side) of the fabric and needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (Bottom side) of the fabric. Q Oberfaden 21 Stitch Selector q A w Raise the needle above the fabric. CAUTION: To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the needle is up and out of the fabric while selecting a stitch. B H G C Turn the dial to select the desired pattern by setting the symbol letter at the setting mark. Q Symbol letter w Setting mark NOTE: You can fine-tune the stitch length of the straight stitches (patterns A to D) by setting the dial between the symbol letters. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Stitch selector: Needle thread tension: A – D, E 2 to 6 NOTE: The stitch length of pattern E is the same as that of C. Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric on the needle plate. Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back. Gently guide the fabric, letting the fabric feed naturally. [. . . ] The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. The AC adapter or foot switch jack is not connected properly. [. . . ]