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Riccar REC 5900 User Manual

Riccar REC 5900
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Riccar REC 5900 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRiccar
ModelREC 5900
CategorySewing Machine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine

Electrical Connection and Foot Control

2-in-1 Open Arm Sewing Surface

Removing the Storage Compartment

Instructions for detaching and reattaching the sewing machine's removable storage compartment to access the open arm feature.

Opening Accessory Storage

Guide on how to open the compartment to access storage sections for sewing accessories.

Sewing Machine Accessories

Changing the Presser Foot

Control Panel Features Overview

Selecting Stitch Patterns

Stitch Pattern Selection Example

Demonstration of how to select stitch patterns using the selector pads and display.

Stitch Memory Panel Functions

Setting Stitch Length

Stitch Length Adjustment Pads

Explanation of the pads used to adjust stitch length, from shortest to longest.

Stitch Length Indicator Lights

Description of indicator lights showing the selected stitch length setting.

Setting Stitch Width

Stitch Width Adjustment Pads

Details on using pads to select stitch width, from narrowest to widest.

Stitch Width Indicator Lights

Explanation of indicator lights that display the selected stitch width.

Variable Speed Control Pads

Speed Control Pad Operation

Guide to using speed control pads to adjust sewing speed, from slowest to fastest.

Speed Control Indicator Lights

Description of indicator lights showing the selected sewing speed.

Reverse Stitching Operation

Pressure Regulator Adjustment

Sew-Darn Lever Function

Needle, Thread, and Fabric Chart

Setting the Needle Correctly

Setting the Bobbin Thread

Removing Bobbin Case and Bobbin

Step-by-step instructions for removing the bobbin case and the bobbin from the shuttle body.

Winding the Bobbin

Procedure for winding thread onto a bobbin using the bobbin winder.

Inserting Bobbin into Case

Inserting Bobbin into Shuttle Body

Threading the Sewing Machine

Threading the Needle Eye

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

Starting to Sew Proper Technique

Removing Work from Machine

Tacking Ends of Seams

Using the Reverse Stitch Button

Method for reinforcing seam ends using the reverse stitch button for backstitching.

Using the Tack Stitch

Procedure for using the tack stitch (pattern 18) to reinforce seam starts and ends.

Turning Corners While Sewing

Regulating Thread Tension

Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension

Adjusting Forward and Reverse Stitch Tightness

Buttonhole Stitch Adjustment

How to adjust stitch tightness for buttonholes to correct misformations.

Decorative Stitch Adjustment

Adjusting stitch tightness for decorative or stretch patterns to correct misformations.

Straight Stitch Sewing Guide

Zigzag Sewing Techniques

Satin, Decorative, and Letter Stitch Sewing

Sewing Sheer Fabric Tips

Stitch Memory Operations

Entering Stitches into Memory

Instructions for programming individual stitch patterns into the machine's memory.

Stitch Memory Entry Example

Demonstrates entering a sequence of stitch patterns into memory.

Repeating Single Stitch Units

Memorizing One Unit of a Pattern

How to memorize a single unit of a stitch pattern for repetition.

Repeating Stitch Pattern Example

Example of sewing a garment border using repeating stitch patterns from memory.

Clearing Memorized Stitches

Limits of Stitch Memory

Sewing with Memorized Stitch Patterns

Stretch Stitch Sewing Guide

Sewing Zippers and Cording

Buttonhole Sewing Procedures

Bar-Tack and Round-Tack Buttonholes

Detailed steps for sewing bar-tack and round-tack buttonholes.

Keyhole Buttonhole Sewing

Buttonhole Memory Sewing

Sewing on Buttons

Overcasting Seams

Zigzag Overcasting Method

Instructions for overcasting seams using zigzag stitches, with two methods described.

Overcasting Stitch Function

Description of the overcasting stitch for finishing seams simultaneously.

Blind Hem Stitching Guide

Quilting Instructions

Applique Techniques

Applique Method 1: Satin Stitch Finish

Method for applique using a satin stitch to finish the edge of the design.

Applique Method 2: Straight Stitch Finish

Method for applique using a straight stitch followed by satin stitching.

Scallop Stitch Usage

Counted Cross Stitch Guide

Darning and Free-Motion Embroidery

Darning Procedures

Instructions for repairing worn or torn areas on fabric using darning.

Free-Motion Embroidery Basics

Guidance on performing free-motion embroidery using an embroidery hoop.

Cleaning and Maintenance Procedures

Cleaning Around Fabric Feed Dogs

Steps to clean lint and debris from the feed dog area.

Cleaning the Shuttle Area

Instructions for cleaning the shuttle and shuttle race, including lubrication.

Replacing the Sewing Light Bulb

Procedure for safely replacing the sewing machine's light bulb.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

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