clarsen H741 User manual

12 Stitches Sewing Machine
H741 v01: 05/03/21
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•12 PRE-PROGRAMMED STITCH FUNCTIONS
•SUITABLE FOR BOTH DECORATIVE & FUNCTIONAL WORKS SUCH AS PATCHWORK, CLOTHING REPAIRS
& ALTERATIONS, CURTAINS, CUSHIONS, SOFT TOYS, HOME DÉCOR ETC
•LIGHTWEIGHT WEIGHING LESS THAN 2KG & PORTABLE SO YOU CAN EASILY MOVE FROM ONE ROOM
TO ANOTHER
•COMPACT SO YOU CAN EASILY STORE AWAY OR AS IT TAKES UP SUCH A SMALL SURFACE AREA YOU
CAN LEAVE OUT SO ITS AT HAND WHENEVER YOU NEED
•EASY TO USE AND SUITABLE FOR USE ON ALL KINDS OF FABRIC & PAPER PROJECTS
•ADJUSTABLE SPEED, STITCH LENGTH & THREAD TENSIONS
•TWO THREAD LOCK STITCH
•POWERED BY MAINS (ADAPTER INC) OR BATTERY (4XAA BATTERIES NOT INC)
•LED LIGHT, THREAD CUTTER, FORWARD & REVERSE SEWING, SLEEVE SLOT, BUTTONHOLE SEWING,
STORAGE DRAWER, ACCESSORIES KIT, EASY BOBBIN WINDING
•WHETHER IT IS YOUR FIRST SEWING MACHINE OR YOU WANT TO REPLACE AN OLD ONE THIS
FABULOUS MACHINE HAS GOT YOU COVERED!
•ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: 2XMETAL BOBBINS, 2X COTTON BOBBINS, MACHINE NEEDLE, PRESSER
FOOT, NEEDLE THREADER, FOOT PEDAL, DC ADAPTER PLUG, INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Dimensions
(H) 26 x(W) 27.5 x(D) 12.1cm
Composition
ABS plastic
Accessories: 1 x mains adaptor
110-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 0.4A.
Output:6VDC, 1.2A, 7.2W.
1x 80/11 needle
1x 90/14 needle
1x 100/16 needle

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3 Sizes Needle
Stitches Instruction
The 12 built-in stitches including basic, decorative/
Blind Hem, visible-zipper, invisible-zipper and
buttonhole stitches allow you to sew a variety of
projects, such as fashions, quilts, crafts, and more.
Stitch 1-4：Basic
Basic Straight Lines in difference density & positions.
Foot：general-purpose foot (Original build-in)
Stitch 5-6 & 9-12：Decorative/ Blind Hem
Decorative Zig-zag Lines in difference density &
patterns.
Purpose：Blind Hem or Tear-resistant with reinforced
seams.
Foot：general-purpose foot (Original build-in)
Select Stitches According to Fabric Characteristics
Generally, a narrower stitch is used for lighter weight fabrics, and a wider stitch is used for heavier weight
fabrics. For example：Stitch 10 Is Blind Hem for stretch fabrics and Stitch 5 is Blind Hem for firm fabrics.
Stitch 7：Buttonhole-A Buttonhole Lines on the long lateral sides
Foot：Buttonhole Foot
Stitch 8：Buttonhole-B Buttonhole Lines on the short lateral sides
Foot：Buttonhole Foot
Size 80/11：for sewing on Lightweight Fabrics such as satin.
Size 90/14：for sewing on Medium-weight Fabrics max to 2mm thick.
Size 100/16：for sewing on Heavyweight Fabrics such as denim.

12 Stitches Sewing Machine H741 Instructions for Use
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Parts

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Threading the upper thread
1. Put a spool on the
thread-spindle and
pull the thread out
from the spool about
4 inch long.
2. Put the thread
through the tension-
disk down through
the gap.
3. Pass the thread
from right to left
through the Groove 2
of Take-Up-Lever

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4. (Turn the Hand-Wheel anti-clockwise to lift out the Take-Up-Lever) Then pass the thread from
right to left through the hole of the Take-Up-Lever.
5. Pass the thread from right to left
through the groove 4 of Take-Up-Lever.
6. Pass the thread through the hole of the Needle-
Bar from up to down.
7. (Turn the Hand-Wheel anti-clockwise to lift up the position of needle high up from the Press-Foot.)
Using the Threader (Included) to pass the thread through the needle-hole from front to back and pull
the thread out about 4 inch long.
(Make sure the thread length more than 4inch before threading, or else the thread is difficult to find.)

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Replacing the Presser Foot
1. Turn the Hand-Wheel anti-
clockwise to lift up the position of
needle high up from the Press-
Foot.
2. Using the Presser-Foot-Lifter to
lift up the Presser-Foot.
Lift the Foot-Locking-Lever to
release the original Presser-Foot
(drop off automatically from the
locking device).
4. Put down the Presser-
Foot-Lifter (the hole of
the Locking-Device will
match the rack of new
Presser-Foot).
The foot locking lever will
engage.
5. Then Lift the Foot-
Locking-Lever (the
presser foot v/ill engage
3.Align the rack of
new Presser Foot to
the hole of the
locking device.
5. Lift up the
Presser-Foot-Lifter
and done.

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Tips：When to lift the Needle/ Presser-foot
1. Needle
Using Hand-wheel to control needle, (as well as bottom-thread)
Lift the Needle Before
Putting in/ taking out fabric
Threading
Re-inserting a new needle
Put Down the Needle Before
Sewing
2. Presser-foot
Using Presser-foot Lever to control the presser-foot.
Lift the Presser-foot Before
Putting in/ taking out the fabric
Threading
Change the old presser-foot
Put Down the Presser-foot Before
Sewing
Re -inserting a new needle
Put down the Presser-foot After
Put in the fabric
A Warning
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult while using.
2. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked off the machine. Keep ventilation
openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose
cloth.
3. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
4. Do not use bent needles.
5. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
6. Please Turn Off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.

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Please read all instructions before using this appliance and keep the instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•This sewing machine is for domestic use only:
•Do not use outdoors
•Powered by an AC/DC adapter
•The sewing machine must be switched off with the adapter unplugged when:
•Threading the needle
•Changing the needle
•Changing bottom bobbin
•Changing parts
•Cleaning the machine
•After each use
CAUTIONS
•Never leave the sewing machine unattended in the presence of children.
•When operating the sewing machine, keep your hands away from the needle, hand wheel, upper thread
tension dial and pattern selection dial.
•To clean the sewing machine, simply wipe it with a soft cloth and never use any harsh chemical
solutions.
Accessories

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Parts
CONNECTING THE SEWING MACHINE TO THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY
I. Make sure the "power OFF/ L & H speed switch" is on the "OFF" position.
1. Connect the jack position A to the DC input socket on the back of the sewing machine and connect
the three-pin plug position B into the main power supply.

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2. Connect the foot pedal position C to the sewing machine by inserting the jack into the foot pedal
input socket on the back of the sewing machine.
3. You can either use the foot pedal (please keep the power/speed switch on the off position) or the
power/speed switch (H setting for high sewing speed whilst the L stand for low sewing speed) to
operate the sewing machine.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
I. Make sure the "power OFF/ L & H speed switch" is on the OFF position.
1. Turn the sewing machine over on a flat surface and remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 4xAA batteries into the compartment and replace the battery cover.
CAUTION:
Whenever the sewing machine is
not in use, make sure it is switched
off and unplugged from the mains
power supply.
CAUTION:
To prevent accidental start up of the
sewing machine, always make sure
that the "power OFF/ L & H speed
switch" is on the "OFF" position when
inserting, or changing the batteries.

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THREADING THE SEWING MACHINE
Threading upper thread
CAUTION : When threading the sewing machine make sure that the "power OFF/ L & H speed switch" is in
the "OFF" position and follow the steps 1-6 below.
Turn hand wheel anti-clockwise until the needle is in the highest position.
Needle Replacement
CAUTION: Remove the batteries and/or disconnect the AC/DC adapter before starting to replace the needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel to raise the needle to its highest position.
2. Hold the old needles and loosen the needle clamp screw. Remove the old needle and discard
responsibly.
3. Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side toward the right. Be sure to push the needle
clamp before tightening the needle clamp screw.
4. Tighten the needle clamp screw.

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Replacing the bobbin
Turn the hand wheel anti-clockwise until the needle is in the highest position. Raise presser foot lifter
Slide the bobbin cover button to the right and remove the bobbin cover (Fig.3).
Put the new bobbin in the holder with thread going clockwise. Leave the needle hanging out (Fig.4).Hold the
end of the upper thread with one hand, and turn the hand wheel anti-clockwise with the other hand, the
needle thread will pick up the bobbin thread and pull it up through the hole under the needle (Fig.5).
Replace the bobbin cover and separate the two threads and pull them to the back of the machine under the
presser foot, leaving about 15 cm hanging there. Replace the bobbin cover (Fig.6).
CAUTION:
1. Always switch off the appliance, disconnect from the power supply and remove foot pedal when
replacing bottom bobbin.
2. Please use metal bobbins, otherwise the magnetic holder cannot tense the bobbin thread and work
rightly.

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PRESSER FOOT REPLACEMENT
1. Removing the presser foot:
Turn the hand wheel anti-clockwise to raise the needle to its highest position (Fig. A). Raise the presser foot
lifter and press the presser foot locking lever. The presser foot will drop off automatically from the locking
device (Fig. B).
2.lnstalling the presser foot:
Put the presser foot under the presser foot locking device and lower the presser foot lifter (Fig. C), press the
presser foot locking lever to install the foot. Raise the presser foot lifter (Fig. D).
CAUTION:
1. Please always switch power off, disconnecting the machine from the power adaptor and, remove the
foot pedal before replacing the presser foot.
2. When replacing the presser foot, please stand the machine on a stable surface.
3. When you put down the presser, please keep your hand or fingers away from the bottom side of the
presser foot to avoid injuring your fingers.
SEWING
1. Turn the hand wheel anti-clockwise to raise the needle to its highest position.
2. Raise the presser foot lifter and place the fabric you want to sew under the presser foot (Fig. 7).
3. Lower the presser foot (Fig. 8).

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4. Rotate the pattern selection dial to select the stitch pattern you wanted.
CAUTION:
1. Before you change the stitch pattern, please turn the machine off and turn the hand wheel to raise the
needle all the way up so it doesn't get stuck and bent.
2. Changing the stitch pattern is not allowed when the machine is running; Otherwise, the needle and/or
machine may damage.
3. Turn the hand wheel anti-clockwise several times to make sure there is no jamming in the stitches.
4. Slide the power switch to the Low or High speed position, and the machine will automatically start
sewing. We recommend the low speed for beginners (Fig. 9).
5. When you finished the sewing, turn off the switch, unplug the adapter, turn the hand wheel to raise the
needle all the way up, lift the presser foot, and then gently remove the fabric from the sewing machine,
and cut the thread with the thread cutter (Fig. 10).
USAGE TIPS:
Please turn the hand wheel if it is difficult to remove the fabric, and then pull out the fabric gently.
If the thread had tangled or jammed, please turn the hand wheel and simultaneously pull the thread slightly
to release the thread. Bottom bobbin mechanism is a more precise part, inappropriate actions may damage
it, please do not push or pull it by finger or any tools.

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FEATURES
12 STITCH PATTERNS
1. The sewing machine has a choice of 12 different stitch patterns.
To select the stitch you require, look at the diagrams numbered
1-12 on the front of the sewing machine, choose the
corresponding number on the dial which is lined up with the
arrow. For example, to select zigzag stitch (diagram number 6),
simply turn the selector dial until the number 6 on the dial is
lined up with the arrow.)
2. When you wish to change a stitch pattern turn the hand wheel on
the side of the sewing machine to raise the needle to the highest
point, and set the pattern selection dial to the desired stitch type
in the same way as above.
REVERSE STITCH BUTTON
Reverse sewing (back stitching) is useful for reinforcing the beginning and end of seams. To use this function
proceed as follows:
Sew forwards as normal, and then press and hold down the reverse stitch button on the front of the sewing
machine to sew backwards.
To sew forwards again simply release the reverse stitch button.
Reverse sewing distance is 1.5-4.5 mm, according to the need to control the reversing button trip to control
the sewing distance, reversing button pressing end; sewing distance maximum.
SETTING THE SEWING SPEED
This sewing machine has two sewing speeds. Push the "OFF" button, into the right, to the "H" position and
the sewing speed will be increased, while on the "L" position will reduce the speed.
WORK LIGHT
If additional light is needed, press the light switch to turn the light "On". Press the switch again to turn it
"Off".

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THREAD CUTTER
The thread cutter is on the central left side of the machine, it can
cut off the thread after sewing or winding thread.
SEWING SLEEVES
This sewing machine has been designed to sew sleeves or any
narrow openings in garment.
1. Lift the presser foot.
2. Position the garment over the sewing arm.
3. Lower the presser foot and follow the regular sewing
instructions.
FEATURES
DRAWER
At side of the sewing machine, there is the drawer which is a
handy storage of sewing accessories.
WINDING THE BOBBIN
(1) Put a spool of thread on spool pin (Fig.11).
(2) Guide the thread through the bobbin winder tension disk on the upper side of the machine (Fig.12).
(3) Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder pin, wind thread clockwise around bobbin several times
(Fig.13).
(4) Push bobbin to the left (Fig.14).
(5) Switch on the machine to start winding (Fig.15).
(6) Switch off the machine to stop winding after appropriate volume off thread you wanted had
winded on bobbin.
(7) Push bobbin away from bobbin winder stop, take bobbin off the pin and cut the thread (Fig.16).
NOTE: Please make sure there is no thread in the needle position while winding the bobbin.

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ADJUSTING STITCHING
1. As shown in the picture (Fig. A), normal stitching shall have top and bottom threading evenly, neither
over tight nor loose.
2. If the bottom threading looks like a straight line, which indicates the top thread is too loose. Please turn
too tight nor too loose anti-clockwise to increase pressure until the stitching returns to normal (Fig. B).
3. However, when the top thread looks like a straight line indicating an over-tight top thread, slowly turn
the upper thread tension dial anti-clockwise to reduce pressure until the stitching back to normal (Fig.
C).

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SEWING A BUTTONHOLE MANUALLY
(1) Put the fabric under the presser foot and lower the presser foot on the cloth where you need to sew
buttonhole, then choose the stitch pattern #8.
(2) Turn on the switch and sew 5-6 stitch in low speed, then turn off the switch (Fig. 17).
(3) Choose the stitch pattern #7, turn on switch and sew on the cloth in suitable length, then turn off
switch. Note that try to keep sewn stitch in straight line (Fig. 18).
(4) Choose the stitch pattern #8, then turn on switch and sew 5-6 stitch in low speed. Then turn off
switch (Fig. 19).
(5) Raise the presser foot, rotating the cloth for 180° (Fig. 20).
(6) Choose the stitch pattern #7, then turn on switch and sew till buttonhole is fully sewed (Fig. 21).
How to Blind Hem
1. Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Fold back (as shown in Fig. 1) against the right
side of the fabric with the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the right side of
the folded fabric.
2. Start to sew slowly on the fold, making sure the needle touches slightly the folded top to catch
one or two fabric threads.
3. Unfold the fabric when hemming is completed and press.

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Problem cause
Solution
No power or the machine
runs slowly
Batteries are installed incorrectly
Re-install the batteries, making
sure they are the correct way
around
Batteries are low
Use new batteries
New and old batteries used
together
Use new batteries
Adapter power is not properly
connected.
Correctly connect adapter.
Replace with a new adapter
Skipping stitches
Needle eye not in the middle
Remove and re-insert the
needle with the flat side of the
needle to the back
Needle bent
Remove and re-insert a new
needle