Table of Contents
Operating Instructions 867 - 04.0 - 03/2018 1
1 About these instructions....................................................................5
1.1 For whom are these instructions intended? ..........................................5
1.2 Representation conventions – symbols and characters........................6
1.3 Other documents...................................................................................7
1.4 Liability ..................................................................................................8
2 Safety....................................................................................................9
2.1 Basic safety instructions........................................................................9
2.2 Signal words and symbols used in warnings.......................................10
3 Machine description..........................................................................15
3.1 Components of the machine ...............................................................15
3.2 Proper use...........................................................................................16
3.3 Declaration of Conformity....................................................................17
4 Operation ...........................................................................................19
4.1 Preparing the machine for operation ...................................................19
4.2 Switching on and off the machine .......................................................20
4.3 Inserting/changing the needle .............................................................21
4.3.1 In 1-needle machines..........................................................................22
4.3.2 In 2-needle machines..........................................................................23
4.3.3 Machines with switchable needle bars ................................................24
4.4 Feeding needle/hook thread................................................................25
4.5 Threading the needle thread ...............................................................27
4.5.1 In 1-needle machines..........................................................................27
4.5.2 In 2-needle machines..........................................................................32
4.5.3 Machines with a neat seam beginning ................................................36
4.6 Winding the hook thread .....................................................................38
4.7 Changing the bobbin ...........................................................................41
4.8 Thread tension ....................................................................................43
4.8.1 Setting the needle thread tension........................................................44
4.8.2 Removing blocking of the needle thread tension ................................47
4.8.3 Opening the needle thread tension .....................................................47
4.8.4 Setting the hook thread tension...........................................................48
4.9 Setting the needle thread regulator .....................................................49
4.9.1 In 1-needle machines..........................................................................49
4.9.2 In 2-needle machines..........................................................................50
4.10 Lifting the sewing feet..........................................................................51
4.10.1 Mechanical lifting with the knee lever..................................................51
4.10.2 Electropneumatic lifting with the pedal ................................................52
4.12 Setting the sewing foot pressure.........................................................54
4.13 Sewing foot stroke...............................................................................56
4.13.1 Limiting of number of stitches with an increased sewing foot stroke...56
4.13.2 Setting the sewing foot stroke .............................................................57