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Riccar 9160 User Manual

Riccar 9160
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Riccar 9160 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRiccar
Model9160
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

BASIC FUNCTIONS

USING THE CASE COVER AND STOWING THE CONTROLLER

Instructions on how to use the sewing machine's case cover and store the controller.

MAIN PARTS: NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Identifies and describes the key components of the sewing machine.

ACCESSORIES

Lists and describes the various accessories included with the sewing machine.

FITTING THE SNAP-ON SEWING TABLE

Guide on how to attach and use the snap-on sewing table.

CONNECTING MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE

Steps for safely connecting the sewing machine to an electrical power source.

POWER AND LAMP SWITCH

Information on locating and operating the machine's power and lamp switch.

FOOT CONTROL

Explanation of the foot control pedal's function in regulating sewing speed.

HOW TO CHANGE PRESSER FOOT

Instructions for removing and attaching different presser feet to the machine.

HOW TO REMOVE SHANK

Steps for safely removing the sewing machine's shank.

HOW TO FIT QUILTER

Guide on how to install and use the quilter accessory.

HOW TO CHOOSE NEEDLE

Advice on selecting the appropriate needle size for fabric and thread.

HOW TO SET NEEDLE

Detailed instructions on how to properly insert and secure the needle.

MATCHING NEEDLE, FABRIC AND THREAD

A guide to selecting compatible needles, fabrics, and threads for optimal sewing.

HOW TO WIND BOBBIN

Step-by-step instructions for winding thread onto a bobbin.

INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE

Guide on correctly placing the wound bobbin into the bobbin case.

UPPER THREADING

Comprehensive instructions for threading the sewing machine's upper thread path.

HOW TO RAISE BOBBIN THREAD

Procedure for bringing the bobbin thread up to the needle area.

HOW TO ADJUST FOOT PRESSURE

Guidance on adjusting the presser foot pressure for different fabric types.

HOW TO DROP FEED DOG

Instructions on how to lower the feed dogs for special sewing techniques.

HOW TO SELECT STITCHES BY COLOR CODING

Explanation of how to choose stitch patterns using color coding.

STRAIGHT STITCHING

Details on performing straight stitches, including stitch length adjustments.

HOW TO ADJUST THREAD TENSIONS

Instructions for setting and adjusting the upper and lower thread tensions.

ZIGZAG STITCHING

Information on performing zigzag stitches and adjusting stitch width.

STITCHES MARKED IN RED

Explains stitches indicated in red for stretch sewing applications.

STITCHES MARKED IN BLUE

Explains stitches indicated in blue for elastic-mending and blind hem stitches.

APPLICATIONS

STRAIGHT STRETCH STITCHING

How to use the straight stretch stitch for durable seams and topstitching.

WALKING FOOT

Guide on using the walking foot for even fabric feeding, especially on slippery materials.

BLIND HEM STITCH

Instructions for creating invisible hems on various garments.

STRETCH BLIND HEM

Technique for sewing blind hems on stretchy fabrics like knits.

OVERCASTING EDGES.

Method for finishing raw fabric edges to prevent fraying.

SEWING ON BUTTONS

Steps for securely attaching buttons to fabric using the machine.

BUTTONHOLES.

Guide on how to create neat buttonholes using the machine.

ZIPPERS AND PIPING.

Instructions for sewing zippers and piping onto fabric.

CONCEALED ZIPPERS

Technique for installing invisible zippers.

HEMMING

How to use the narrow hemmer attachment for neat hem finishes.

SHELL TUCKING

Decorative stitch technique for creating shell tucks on lightweight fabrics.

PIN TUCKING

How to sew neat pin tucks using a twin needle.

CORDING

Using the cording foot for decorative effects with threads or yarn.

BOBBIN EMBROIDERY

Technique for decorative stitching using bobbin thread.

SMOCKING

Method for creating decorative smocked effects on fabric.

APPLIQUE

Guide to applying decorative fabric pieces using machine stitches.

FREE HAND MACHINE EMBROIDERY

Technique for freehand embroidery without using feed dogs.

ELEMENTARY EXERCISES IN FREE EMBROIDERY

Basic practice stitches for freehand embroidery.

MAINTAINING THE MACHINE.

General guidance on keeping the sewing machine in good working order.

CLEANING SHUTTLE HOOK AND FEED DOG

Instructions for cleaning critical moving parts of the machine.

FREEING JAMMED THREAD

Steps to release thread that has become jammed in the shuttle hook.

CLEANING AND OILING SHUTTLE HOOK

Detailed procedure for cleaning and oiling the shuttle hook assembly.

OILING FACE PLATE AREA

Specific points for oiling around the face plate and needle bar.

OILING THE ARM

Instructions for oiling the upper arm mechanism of the sewing machine.

OILING THE BED

Guidance on oiling the lower parts and bed of the sewing machine.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

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