Riccar 806 User Manual

Controls stitch pattern selection by turning a knob to align a pointer with desired pattern.

Regulates stitch length by turning a dial to numbers, with '0' stopping fabric feed.

Used for reverse stitching and backtacking, also controls buttonhole stitch length density.

Pull out to drop feed for embroidery/darning; push in to raise feed dog for normal stitching.

Regulates upper thread tension; smaller numbers mean lighter tension, larger numbers mean tighter tension.

Disengages sewing mechanism when bobbin winder is in use.

Covers spindle cover, threading, and setting the bobbin on the spindle.

Procedure for winding thread onto the bobbin using the foot control pedal.

How to turn the stop motion to disconnect the sewing mechanism for bobbin winding.

Threading points, bobbin insertion, and winding thread onto the bobbin.

Turning the stop motion to reconnect the sewing mechanism after winding.

How to insert the bobbin and guide the thread through the tension spring.

Steps for opening the hook cover and removing the bobbin case.

Correctly inserting the bobbin case into the shuttle hook for smooth thread pull.

Raising needle bar and pulling slide plate to prepare for insertion.

Removing and securely inserting the bobbin case for smooth thread pulling.

How to slip the thread into the arm cover guide and between tension plates.

Guide the thread through the groove at the bottom of the thread take-up spring.

How to properly engage the thread in the take-up lever.

Guiding the thread through the arm and needle bar guides.

Passing the thread through the eye of the needle.

Holding thread and turning hand wheel to bring up bobbin thread.

Pulling bobbin thread up and passing both threads under the presser foot.

Instructions on how to regulate presser foot pressure for different fabrics.

How to use the drop feed knob for embroidery or regular sewing.

Using pattern selector, stitch length dial, and reverse button for stitch selection.

Method to measure lower thread tension by suspending the bobbin case.

How to adjust upper thread tension using the dial for balanced stitching.

Identifying and correcting balanced, too tight, or too loose thread tensions.

Instructions for setting up the machine, including twin needles, for straight stretch stitching.

How to set up and attach the walking foot to the sewing machine.

Folding fabric, setting machine, and sewing the blind hem stitch.

Final steps after sewing the blind hem, including pressing.

Setting up the machine and adjusting the foot for the stretch blind hem stitch.

Machine settings and foot usage for effective overcasting of fabric edges.

Steps for sewing buttons, including zigzag width and tie-off.

Using the buttonhole foot and stitch length dial for buttonhole creation.

Step-by-step selection of patterns to stitch a complete buttonhole.

Adjusting and using the zipper foot for sewing zippers and piping.

Folding fabric, making initial stitches, and guiding fabric for hemming.

Folding fabric, setting machine, and sewing shell tucks.

Repeating tuck rows and ironing completed tucks.

Setting up for pin tucking with twin needles, fabric on bias, and upper thread tension.

Inserting cord into the cording foot and sewing single cording.

Winding heavy threads on bobbin, adjusting tension, and sewing embroidery.

Setting machine for straight stitching, gathering, and stay-stitching for smocking.

Preparing applique designs and sewing them onto fabric.

Setting up for embroidery with needles, threads, hoops, and framing fabric.

Using embroidery foot without hoop and making fastening stitches.

Practicing dot stitching by moving the hoop during sewing.

Practicing sand stitching by sewing small loops or circles.

How to clean the shuttle hook and feed dog area.

Methods to release jammed or entwined threads from the shuttle hook.

Detailed steps for cleaning and oiling the shuttle hook and its parts.