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. [. . . ] set the stitch length on the stitch length selector 6. 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. Both threads should be the same colour as the fabric to be sewn. 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. the seam is barely visible when you use colourless nylon thread. Subject to the characteristics of the material edges you can either sew the open cut edges together or fold the edges prior to sewing. Allow the material edges to be sewn together to touch each other and position the joint edge below the centre of the sewing foot s. Sew the two pieces together using the elastic stitch, making sure that the two fabric edges or folded borders remain closely together without overlapping. The shell stitch can be used to create a lacy wavy edge on relatively fine materials or to decorate exisiting borders. [. . . ] In the case of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our service department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured. The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects, not for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components. This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial use. [. . . ]