The VERITAS Power Stitch 17 and Power Stitch Pro are household sewing machines designed for sewing textiles and leather. While capable of handling thick fabrics and leather, they are not intended for professional or industrial use.
Function Description:
These sewing machines are used for various sewing tasks, including straight stitching, overcasting, buttonholes, and button sewing. They feature a bobbin winder for preparing thread, an upper thread tension dial, and a pattern selector dial for choosing different stitch types and lengths. The machines are equipped with a foot controller for speed control and a reverse sewing button for reinforcing stitches. A needle threader simplifies the threading process.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Type: Veritas Power Stitch 17, Veritas Power Stitch PRO
- Weight: 5.6 kg
- Dimensions: 396 x 168 x 298 mm
- Rated Voltage: 230 V~, 50 HZ
- Power Rating: 90 W
- Protection Class: II
- Length Power Cable: ≈ 1.8 m
- Length Foot Control Cable: 130/705H
- Interference-free: In accordance with EU Directive, TÜV Rheinland approved
Usage Features:
- Stitch Selection: A pattern selector dial allows users to choose from various stitch patterns, including straight stitch, zigzag, and decorative stitches.
- Stitch Length Adjustment: The stitch length dial enables adjustment of stitch length, with thicker fabrics generally requiring longer stitches.
- Presser Foot System: The machines feature an easy-to-use presser foot system for attaching and removing different presser feet. Specific presser feet are provided for various tasks, including an all-purpose presser foot, zipper foot, buttonhole foot, button sewing foot, overcasting foot, Power Stitch foot (for heavy fabrics), and a non-stick foot (for hard-to-feed fabrics like leather, foam, and plastic).
- Needle Insertion: Needles are inserted with the flat side of the shaft facing the back, pushed into the clamp until it touches the pin, and secured by tightening the needle clamp screw.
- Bobbin Winding and Insertion: The machines include a bobbin winder stopper and a clear process for winding thread onto the bobbin and inserting it into the bobbin case. The bobbin thread runs in a clockwise direction.
- Upper Thread Threading: A detailed threading path guides the upper thread through the tension discs, take-up lever, and needle eye.
- Needle Threader: An integrated needle threader simplifies the process of passing the thread through the needle eye.
- Thread Tension Adjustment: A thread tension dial allows users to adjust the upper thread tension to achieve optimal stitch quality for different fabrics and threads.
- Reverse Sewing: A reverse sewing button enables reinforcing stitches.
- Sewing Table and Accessory Box: The sewing table can be removed to access the accessory box and facilitate free-arm sewing.
- Edge/Quilting Guide: An edge/quilting guide can be inserted into a slot to assist with precise stitching along edges or for quilting.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Cleaning: Users are instructed to regularly clean the feed dog and bobbin case with a brush to remove lint and thread remnants.
- Shuttle System Cleaning: The bobbin case, shuttle holders, shuttle bracket, and hook should be removed and cleaned with a soft cloth.
- Lubrication: Specific areas of the shuttle system require lubrication with 1-2 drops of sewing machine oil.
- Needle Replacement: Needles should be changed regularly, especially if they show signs of wear or cause problems.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a troubleshooting section to help users identify and resolve common issues related to thread breaks, skipped stitches, needle breaks, loose stitches, seam gathering/puckering, jammed thread, and machine noise or non-operation.
Safety Instructions:
Users are advised to read all safety instructions carefully before use. Key safety points include:
- Using the machine in a stable, well-lit, and dry environment within a temperature range of 5°C to 40°C.
- Using only the original power cord and foot controller.
- Ensuring the mains voltage matches the device labeling.
- Avoiding body contact with grounded surfaces.
- Keeping hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
- Disconnecting the power plug before making adjustments, changing accessories, or performing maintenance.
- Not allowing children to operate the machine without supervision.
- Having repairs performed only by qualified personnel using original spare parts.
- Using the machine only for household textiles and not for heavy industrial materials like canvas or sailcloth.
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