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Alfa Network 649
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ALFA HOGAR
B-20437547
Torrekua nº 3
20600 EIBAR
SPAIN
Tel.: +34 943 82 03 00
Fax: +34 943 20 40 36
www.alfahogar.com
639-800-903 (SP/PO/FR/EN/GE)
www.alfahogar.com
M
anual de Instrucciones 649 y 659
Manual de Instrução 649 e 659
Livret d´instructions 649 et 659
Instruction Book 649 and 659
Bed
ienungsanleitung 649 und 659

Table of Contents

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Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Always unplug the machine after use and before cleaning. Never leave it unattended when plugged in.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

Do not allow children to use the machine as a toy. Exercise caution when children are present.

SECTION 1. NAMES OF PARTS

Names of Parts

Lists and identifies the various components of the sewing machine.

Standard Accessories

Lists and describes the accessories included with the sewing machine.

SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the sewing machine to an electrical power source.

Reverse Stitch Control

Explanation of how to use the reverse stitch control for sewing backwards.

Presser Foot Lifter

Describes the function and positions of the presser foot lifter.

Changing Presser Foot

Step-by-step guide on how to remove and attach different presser feet.

Extension Table

Instructions for detaching and attaching the extension table.

Stitch Selector

How to operate the stitch selector to choose sewing patterns.

Selecting Needle and Thread

Guidance on choosing the correct needle and thread for different fabric types.

Bobbin Winding

Instructions for winding the bobbin, including removing the bobbin case and bobbin.

Threading the Machine

Step-by-step guide on how to thread the sewing machine needle.

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension

Guides on how to adjust the needle thread tension for balanced stitches.

SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch

Instructions for performing a straight stitch, including starting and securing seams.

Turning a Square Corner

Guide on how to sew a square corner accurately using the cornering guide.

Finishing sewing

Steps to secure the end of a seam by sewing in reverse and removing fabric.

Basic Zigzag

Details on performing a basic zigzag stitch, its uses, and settings.

Overcasting Stitch

Instructions for performing an overcasting stitch useful for finishing raw edges.

Multiple Zigzag Stitch

Guide for the multiple zigzag stitch, used for finishing synthetic fabrics.

Blind Hem Stitch

Instructions for creating a blind hem stitch, especially on heavier fabrics.

SECTION 4. DECORATIVE STITCHES

Shell Tuck

How to perform the Shell Tuck decorative stitch, suitable for lightweight fabrics.

SECTION 5. BUTTONHOLES

Buttonhole

Step-by-step guide on sewing a buttonhole using the machine's selector.

Corded Buttonhole

Instructions for sewing a buttonhole with cord using the special foot.

SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning the Feed Dog

Procedure for cleaning the feed dog teeth to ensure proper fabric feeding.

Cleaning the Hook Race Area

Steps to dismantle and clean the hook race area and its components.

Replacing the Light Bulb

Replacing the Light Bulb

Instructions on how to safely replace the sewing machine's light bulb.

Troubleshooting

The needle thread breaks.

Identifies causes and solutions for the needle thread breaking during sewing.

The bobbin thread breaks.

Identifies causes and solutions for the bobbin thread breaking.

The needle breaks.

Identifies causes and solutions for the needle breaking.

Skipped stitches

Troubleshooting steps for skipped stitches and their probable causes.

Seam puckering

Addresses causes and solutions for fabric puckering during sewing.

The fabric is not fed.

Troubleshooting issues when the fabric is not feeding properly.

The machine does not run.

Identifies reasons why the sewing machine may not be functioning.

The machine is noisy.

Troubleshooting causes of excessive noise during machine operation.

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Always unplug the machine after use and before cleaning. Never leave it unattended when plugged in.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

Do not allow children to use the machine as a toy. Exercise caution when children are present.

SECTION 1. NAMES OF PARTS

Names of Parts

Lists and identifies the various components of the sewing machine.

Standard Accessories

Lists and describes the accessories included with the sewing machine.

SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the sewing machine to an electrical power source.

Reverse Stitch Control

Explanation of how to use the reverse stitch control for sewing backwards.

Presser Foot Lifter

Describes the function and positions of the presser foot lifter.

Changing Presser Foot

Step-by-step guide on how to remove and attach different presser feet.

Extension Table

Instructions for detaching and attaching the extension table.

Stitch Selector

How to operate the stitch selector to choose sewing patterns.

Selecting Needle and Thread

Guidance on choosing the correct needle and thread for different fabric types.

Bobbin Winding

Instructions for winding the bobbin, including removing the bobbin case and bobbin.

Threading the Machine

Step-by-step guide on how to thread the sewing machine needle.

Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension

Guides on how to adjust the needle thread tension for balanced stitches.

SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch

Instructions for performing a straight stitch, including starting and securing seams.

Turning a Square Corner

Guide on how to sew a square corner accurately using the cornering guide.

Finishing sewing

Steps to secure the end of a seam by sewing in reverse and removing fabric.

Basic Zigzag

Details on performing a basic zigzag stitch, its uses, and settings.

Overcasting Stitch

Instructions for performing an overcasting stitch useful for finishing raw edges.

Multiple Zigzag Stitch

Guide for the multiple zigzag stitch, used for finishing synthetic fabrics.

Blind Hem Stitch

Instructions for creating a blind hem stitch, especially on heavier fabrics.

SECTION 4. DECORATIVE STITCHES

Shell Tuck

How to perform the Shell Tuck decorative stitch, suitable for lightweight fabrics.

SECTION 5. BUTTONHOLES

Buttonhole

Step-by-step guide on sewing a buttonhole using the machine's selector.

Corded Buttonhole

Instructions for sewing a buttonhole with cord using the special foot.

SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning the Feed Dog

Procedure for cleaning the feed dog teeth to ensure proper fabric feeding.

Cleaning the Hook Race Area

Steps to dismantle and clean the hook race area and its components.

Replacing the Light Bulb

Replacing the Light Bulb

Instructions on how to safely replace the sewing machine's light bulb.

Troubleshooting

The needle thread breaks.

Identifies causes and solutions for the needle thread breaking during sewing.

The bobbin thread breaks.

Identifies causes and solutions for the bobbin thread breaking.

The needle breaks.

Identifies causes and solutions for the needle breaking.

Skipped stitches

Troubleshooting steps for skipped stitches and their probable causes.

Seam puckering

Addresses causes and solutions for fabric puckering during sewing.

The fabric is not fed.

Troubleshooting issues when the fabric is not feeding properly.

The machine does not run.

Identifies reasons why the sewing machine may not be functioning.

The machine is noisy.

Troubleshooting causes of excessive noise during machine operation.

Alfa Network 649 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlfa Network
Model649
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

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