Riccar 9800 User Manual

Diagram identifying main operational controls of the sewing machine.

Detailed explanation of essential controls like pattern selector, stitch length, and tension dials.

Information on locating and operating the power and lamp switch.

How to set and use the speed control lever for different sewing speeds.

Using needle stop switches for precise needle positioning.

Technique for sewing one stitch at a time using the stop switches.

Procedure for removing the sewing machine shank.

Instructions for inserting the quilter into the shank.

Guidance on selecting the correct needle for fabric and thread.

Step-by-step guide for inserting and tightening the needle.

Instruction to open and close the bobbin winder spindle cover.

How to thread the machine for the bobbin winding process.

Procedure for placing the bobbin onto the winding spindle.

How to start and wind thread onto the bobbin.

Procedure for opening the machine's hook cover.

Instructions for removing the bobbin case.

Guidance on inserting the bobbin case into the shuttle hook correctly.

How to thread the machine using the arm cover thread guide.

Steps for threading the thread through the take-up spring.

How to thread the upper thread through the take-up lever.

Threading the needle bar guide and the needle eye.

Using the pattern selector knob to choose stitch designs.

Adjusting the stitch length dial for desired stitch density.

How to use the reverse feed button for backtacking.

Procedure for removing and replacing the needle plate.

Steps to change sewing direction, especially for corners.

How to perform reverse stitching for backtacking seams.

Procedure for safely removing fabric from the machine.

Basic steps for performing manual zigzag stitching.

Explanation of how the zigzag dial controls stitch width.

Understanding the stitch length dial's effect on stitch density.

Setting the stitch length dial for optimal zigzag stitch density.

Setting the zigzag dial for stretch patterns and twin-needle sewing.

Machine settings for straight stretch stitching.

Step-by-step guide to attaching the walking foot.

Machine settings for optimal use of the walking foot.

Technique for folding fabric correctly for blind hemming.

Setting up the machine and fabric for blind hemming.

Sewing carefully to create an invisible hem.

Final steps after completing the blind hem stitch.

Machine settings for stretch blind hemming.

Machine settings for overcasting edges.

Using the overcasting foot for neat seam edges.

First steps for sewing buttons, including setting zigzag width.

Completing button sewing and securing threads.

Machine settings for sewing buttons.

Using the special buttonhole foot for accurate sizing.

Adjusting stitch length for buttonhole density.

Step-by-step process for stitching buttonholes.

How to sew the right side of a zipper with the zipper foot.

How to sew the left side of a zipper.

Using the zipper foot for sewing close to cording for piping.

First preparation step for concealed zippers: basting opening.

Second preparation step: pressing and basting zipper tapes.

Steps for sewing concealed zippers onto fabric.

Preparing fabric pieces for basting and tucking.

Setting up the machine by lowering feed dog and reducing presser foot pressure.

Sewing single stitches for basting or tacking.

First step in hemming: folding the fabric edge.

Second step: guiding the fabric fold into the hemmer.

Third step: sewing with the hemmer, guiding the fabric edge.

First step in shell tucking: positioning the needle and foot.

Second step: folding fabric and inserting it under the foot.

Third step: sewing shell tucks, ensuring needle falls outside the fold.

Threading the machine with twin needles.

Tips for sewing parallel tucks with consistent spacing.

Effect of sewing tucks on bias fabric.

Adjusting upper thread tension for pin tucking.

How to insert the cord into the cording foot.

Technique for single cording using the foot.

How to wind cord onto the bobbin for embroidery.

Inserting bobbin and adjusting lower thread tension for embroidery.

Sewing techniques for bobbin embroidery, including pressure and testing.

Preparing fabric for smocking using straight stitches and gathering.

Preparing applique pieces by pinning or fusing them to fabric.

Recommendations for needles, threads, and hoops for freehand embroidery.

Steps for placing and stretching fabric in an embroidery hoop.

How to secure stitches at the start of freehand embroidery.

Attaching the embroidery foot when not using a hoop.

First exercise for dot stitching by moving the hoop.

Second exercise for dot stitching, focusing on needle movement.

First exercise for sand stitching by turning the hoop.

Second exercise for sand stitching, practicing frame movement.

Procedure for cleaning the shuttle hook and feed dog area.

How to release jammed threads from the shuttle hook.

Steps for cleaning and oiling the shuttle hook and bobbin case.

Troubleshooting steps for when the top thread breaks.

Troubleshooting steps for when the lower thread breaks.

Troubleshooting steps for skipped stitches.

Troubleshooting steps for needle breakage.

Troubleshooting steps for when stitching forms loops.

Troubleshooting steps for seams that shrink or pucker.

Troubleshooting steps for irregular stitching or feeding.

Troubleshooting steps for a noisy or rough-running machine.