User manual HUSQVARNA EMERALD 118

[. . . ] Com manuals search engine This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: • • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watt (for model 116) or 5 Watts (for model 118 and 122). [. . . ] Com manuals search engine 1 Finishing sewing 1 Press the reverse lever and sew several stitches in reverse at the end of the seam, to lock the stitch. 2 2 Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric, drawing the threads to the back. 3 3 Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter. The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam. Com manuals search engine Seam Guides on the Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you measure seam allowance. The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the seam guide. Stop stitching and lower the needle when the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guides as shown. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to line up to the edge with the 1. Lower the presser foot and begin sewing in the new direction. Com manuals search engine Utility Stitches Consult the Sewing Guide Reference Chart for the fast easy way to select the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width, thread tension, presser foot and presser foot pressure for your sewing technique and fabric. basic Zigzag Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting , sewing on buttons etc. Three-step Zigzag When using the Edging Foot J for three-step zigzag, make sure the needle does not hit the pin in the needle hole. three-step zigzag is suitable for overcasting most fabrics. It is used on the seam allowance to prevent fabrics from fraying at raw edges. Make sure that the needle sews over the edge of the fabric. Seam and Overcast The Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time. Com manuals search engine 1 2 3 4 Reinforced Straight Stitch Machine setting 1 Stitch pattern: 1 2 Stitch width: 0 or 5 3 Stitch length: stretch 4 Thread tension: 2 – 5 5 Presser foot: Utility foot A This stitch is stronger than regular straight stitch, due to the fact that it is a triple and elastic stitch. The reinforced straight stitch can be used for heavy stretch fabrics, for crotch seams which are subject to considerable strain and for topstitching in heavy fabrics. 5 1 2 Button Sewing Machine setting: 1 Stitch: 2 2 Stitch width: Adjust as necessary 3 Stitch length: Any 4 Thread tension: 3 – 7 5 Feed teeth: Lowered Mark the fabric where the button is to be located. Place the material under the presser foot ankle. Place the button on marking and lower the presser bar so that the presser foot ankle is between the holes of the button. Turn the handwheel and check to be sure that the needle goes into the holes of the button. [. . . ] The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not placed under the presser foot at start of sewing. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the thread breaks. [. . . ]