Alfa Network 233 - Stitching Techniques and Special Operations; Achieving Straight Stitching

STRAIGHT STITCHING
The
following is very important according
to your particular Model.
Please
read carefully.
*
All Models in
this Range will
produce Straight
Stitching, but remember
always to set the Stitch Width
at '0'. To do this adjust stops 3, to hold
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lever 4 in
0' position (see
Fig 12-A). If
also your Machine
has an
Automatic
Buttonhole
or
Blind
Hemming
Device
tModels
236,
236BH
only)
also
ensure
that
the
special
levers
(shown
on
Page
3.)
are in
the
'M.
position,
If
you
have
the
Zig-zag
Foot
add
Zig-Zag
Needle
Plate
in
position,
on
all
Fg
2ý
Models EXCEPT 833 the
Needle will sew LEFT OF
CENTRE.
On Model 833 Straight
Stitching can be achieved
in all three positions,
LEFT, CENTRE OR RIGHT,
Fig. 12-Baccording to how
you set the
special lever for this purpose, except when
using special Straight Stitch . . .
... ...
Needle plate (see
below).
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For
Straight Stitching on very
fine or soft materials you will
find in the
Fg. 12.B
Accessory
Kit a special Straight
Stitch Needle Plate
and narrow, hinged
Presser
Foot
isee Page
33)
(These
are fitted
with a round
Needle
hole
to prevent
these
types of
materials
from the
risk
of being pushed down the wider
slot of the Zig.Zag Needle
Plate whilst seewing),
To change
Presser
Foot (15,
Fi, 1., Page
2.) loosen
thumb screw
(16, Fig,
I_ Page
2) and remove
Foot
in position•
replace
with
Straight
Stitch Foot
and
tighten
securely
To change
Needle
Plate 113.
Fig.
1., Page
2.)
is very
easy and
can
be achieved
without
unscrewing.
Simply
open
Slide
Plate (14,
Fig 1. Page
2.) to the
left and push
Needle Plate
lightly upwards,
Replace
with Straight
Stitch Needle
Plate
by
reverse
method.
Close Slide
Plate
which will
'lock' Needle
Plate
into position.
VERY
IMPORTANT:
When
fitting
this
Foot
and
Plate
on
Model
833
you
must
set
needle
position
to
ý
LEFT
position (Fig. 12-B).