AEG 30Z User manual

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AEG 30Z / AEG 35Z SEWING MACHINE
NÄHMASCHINE
GB INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Important safety instructions
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately
after using and before cleaning.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons:
1. Read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
2. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine and
hand it over if you give the machine to a third party.
3. Use the machine only in dry locations.
4. Never leave the machine unattended with children or elderly
people due to the fact that they may not be able to estimate the
risk.
5. This appliance can be used by children aged from 14 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand therefore the hazards
involved.
6. Children shall not play with the appliance.
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7. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
8. Always switch o the machine if you carry out preparation for
work (change the needle, feed the yarn through the machine,
change the foot, etc.).
9. Always unplug the machine if you carry out maintenance (oiling,
cleaning).
10. Always unplug the machine if you leave it unattended.
11. Don't use the machine in a humid environment.
12. Do not remove the plug by tugging the power cable: always use
the plug itself.
13. If the LED lamp is damaged or broken it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid hazards.
14. Never place anything on the pedal.
15. Never use the machine if the air vents are blocked. Keep the air
vents of the machine and the foot controller free from dust, fusel
and leftovers.
16. The machine must only be used with foot controller type KD-1902,
FC-1902 (110-120V) / KD-2902, FC-2902A, FC-2902C, FC-2902D
(220-240V) / 4C-316B (110-125V) / 4C-316C (127V) / 4C-326C
(220V) / 4C-326G (230V) / 4C-336G (240V) / 4C-336G (220-
240V).
17. The power cord of the foot controller can not be replaced. If the
power cord is damaged the foot controller must be disposed.
18. The sound pressure level at normal operation is less than 75dB(A).
19. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal
waste, use separate collection facilities.
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20. Contact your local government for information regarding the
collection systems available.
21. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps,
hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into
the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
22. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is
legally obligated to take back your old appliance for free of charge
disposal.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
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Contents
Principal parts of the machine......................................................................................................... 6
Accessories..............................................................................................................................................7
Connecting the machine .................................................................................................................... 8
Sewing table .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Free arm....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Winding the bobbin......................................................................................................................10-12
Inserting the bobbin.....................................................................................................................13-14
Threading the upper thread...................................................................................................... 15-17
Raising the bobbin thread................................................................................................................18
Using the needle threader (for AEG 35Z)....................................................................................19
Replacing the needle.........................................................................................................................20
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread ....................................................................................................21
Changing the presser foot .............................................................................................................. 22
Two-step presser foot lifter............................................................................................................ 23
Thread tension..............................................................................................................................24-25
How to choose your pattern...........................................................................................................26
Useful skills .................................................................................................................................... 27-29
Starting to sew.....................................................................................................................................................................................27
Sewing corners....................................................................................................................................................................................27
Sewing curves.......................................................................................................................................................................................27
Reverse ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Cutting the thread...........................................................................................................................................................................28
Sewing thin fabrics..........................................................................................................................................................................29
Sewing stretch fabrics..................................................................................................................................................................29
Straight stitches .................................................................................................................................30
Changing the needle position .........................................................................................................31
Zigzag stitches.................................................................................................................................... 32
3-step zigzag ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Stretch stitch .......................................................................................................................................34
Straight Stretch Stitch..................................................................................................................................................................34
Zigzag..........................................................................................................................................................................................................34
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Overcasting stitches ......................................................................................................................... 35
Using the all purpose foot........................................................................................................................................................35
Blind Hem .............................................................................................................................................36
Buttonhole stitch.......................................................................................................................... 37-38
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics.....................................................................................................................38
Button sewing ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Zipper insertion...........................................................................................................................40-42
Inserting a centered zipper ................................................................................................................................................... 40
Inserting a side zipper..................................................................................................................................................................41
Gathering..............................................................................................................................................43
Smocking ..............................................................................................................................................44
Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming.................................................. 45-47
Darning ......................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Preparation for embroidering and monogramming.......................................................................................46
Monogramming................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Embroidery............................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Quilting .................................................................................................................................................48
Attaching the edge/ quilting guide.................................................................................................................................48
Applique................................................................................................................................................49
Fagoting................................................................................................................................................50
Scallop stitching ..................................................................................................................................51
Shell tuck stitching........................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Scallop stitching ................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Practical stitches ................................................................................................................................ 52
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................53-54
Trouble shooting guide..............................................................................................................55-57
Contents
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Principal parts of the machine
1. Tension dial
2. Thread take-up lever
3. Face plate
4. Thread cutter
5. Needle plate
6. Sewing table and accessory box
7. Reverse sewing lever
8. Bobbin winder stopper
9. Stitch width dial (for AEG 35Z)
10. Stitch lenght dial
11. Pattern selector dial
12. Needle clamp screw
13. Auto needle threader (for AEG 35Z)
14. Presser foot
15. Horizontal spool pin
16. Bobbin winder spindle
17. Hole for second spool pin
18. Handwheel
19. Power switch
20. Main plug socket
21. Bobbin thread guide
22. Upper thread guide
23. Handle
24. Presser foot lifter
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Accessories
Standard
1. All purpose foot
2. Zipper foot
3. Buttonhole foot
4. Button sewing foot
5. Seam ripper/ brush
6. Edge/ quilting guide
7. Pack of needles
8. Spool holder
9. Bobbin (3x)
10. L-screwdriver
11. Oil bottle
12. Darning plate
13. Second spool pin
14. Spool pin felt
15. Soft cover
Optional
16. Satin stitch foot
17. Overcasting foot
18. Hemmer foot
19. Cording foot
20. Blind hem foot
21. Darning/ embroidery foot
22. Gathering foot
23. Quilting foot
24. Walking foot
25. Twin needle
Please Note:
-Accessories are stored inside the accessory box.
-Optional accessories are not supplied with this machine; they are however available as
special accessories from your local dealer.
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Connecting the machine
Attention:
Always make sure that the machine is
unplugged from power source and the
main switch is on ("O") when the machine is
not in use and before inserting or removing
parts.
Foot Control
With the sewing machine turned o, insert
the foot control plug into its connector on
the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly
depress the foot control to start sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the sewing
machine.
Before connecting the power supply, make
sure that the voltage and the frequency
shown on the rating plate conform to
your mains power. Place the machine on a
stable table.
1. Connect the machine to a power
source as illustrated.
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. The sewing lamp will light up when the
switch is turned on.
Note:
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt
as to connect the machine to the power
source.
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Sewing table
Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal,
and pull it in the direction of the arrow.
The inside of the snap-in sewing table is
used as an accessory box.
Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing
tubular areas such as pant hems and cus.
Free arm
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Winding the bobbin
1. Place the thread and spool holder
onto the spool pin.
For smaller spools of thread, place the
spool holder with the small side next
to the spool or use the small spool
holder.
2. Draw the thread from the spool
through the upper thread guide.
3. Wind the thread clockwise around the
bobbin winder tension discs.
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Winding the bobbin
4. Place the thread end through one of
the inner holes as illustrated and place
the empty bobbin on the spindle.
5. Push the bobbin to the right.
6. Hold the thread tail securely in one
hand.
7. Press on the foot control to start
winding the bobbin.
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Bobbin winder shaft spring
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8. After the bobbin has wound a few
turns stop the machine and cut the
thread near the hole of the bobbin.
Continue filling the bobbin until it is
full. Once the spool is full, it rotates
slowly. Release the pedal or stop the
machine. Push the bobbin winder
spindle to the left.
9. Cut the thread and then remove the
bobbin.
Note:
Use a bobbin that has been correctly
wound with thread, otherwise the needle
may break or the thread tension will be
incorrect.
Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is placed
on the right, "bobbin winding position", the
machine will not sew and the handwheel
will not turn. To start sewing, push the
bobbin winder spindle to the left "sewing
position".
Winding the bobbin
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Inserting the bobbin
Attention:
Turn the power switch to o ("O") before
inserting or removing the bobbin.
When inserting or removing the bobbin,
the needle must be fully raised.
Remove the sewing table, then open the
hinged cover.
Pull the bobbin case by the hinged latch.
Hinged latch
Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case.
Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert
the bobbin so that the thread runs in a
clockwise direction (arrow).
Pull the thread through the slit and under
the finger.
Leave a 6 inch tail of thread.
Make sure the bobbin case finger fits
into the notch at the top of the race as
illustrated.
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Note:
If the bobbin case is not properly placed
back into the machine, it will fall out o the
shuttle immediately after starting to sew.
Inserting the bobbin
Bobbin case finger
Notch
Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch.
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Threading the upper thread
Please Note:
It is important to carry out the threading
correctly otherwise sewing problems may
result.
1. Raise the needle to its highest position
by turning the handwheel towards you
(counterclockwise) so that the mark
on the handwheel points directly up.
Raise the presser foot to release the
tension discs.
Mark on the handwheel
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2. Place the thread and spool holder
onto the spool pin.
For smaller spools of thread, place the
spool holder with the small side next
to the spool or use the small spool
holder.
3. Draw the thread from the spool
through the upper thread guide.
4. Guide the thread around the thread
guide pulling the thread through the
pre-tension spring as illustrated.
5. Thread the tension module by passing
the thread between the silver discs.
Threading the upper thread
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Threading the upper thread
6. Then, down and around the check
spring holder.
7. At the top of this movement pass the
thread from right to left through the
slotted eye of the take-up lever and
then downwards again.
8. Now pass the thread behind the thin
wire needle clamp guide.
Pull the end of the thread through the
needle from front to rear and pull out
about 10 cm of thread. Use the needle
threader to thread the needle.
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Raising the bobbin thread
Hold the upper thread with the left
hand. Turn the handwheel towards you
(counterclockwise) lowering it, then raise the
needle.
Mark on the handwheel
Note:
If it is diicult to raise the bobbin thread,
make sure the thread is not trapped by the
hinged cover or the sewing table.
Gently pull on the upper thread to bring
the bobbin thread up through the needle
plate hole.
Lay both threads to the back under the
presser foot.
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