Ensure the machine is in the locked position (Figure 3).
Raise the needle arm to the highest position by turning the
rotary wheel (Note: The rotary wheel can be turned in
either direction (Figure 4).
Lift up the fastening plate making sure not to push down on
the needle arm (Figure 5). The arm can still be moved
manually even when the machine is in the locked position.
Place the fabric to sew underneath the fastening plate.
Thread two inches of thread through the needle.
Hold the sewing machine with right hand and operate power switch with thumb,
other fingers supporting the bottom.
Unlock the sewing machine. Press the power switch with your right thumb. The
machine will automatically sew the fabric/cloth to the left (Figure 6).
Use the left hand to hold cloth and control the direction (do not rush the
machine). When wider stitches are required, pull cloth to the left a little faster
while you continue sewing.
Follow the centre line on cloth fastening plate to ensure straight stitching. To
finish seam, raise the needle arm to the highest position by turning the rotary
wheel. Use the back of a seam ripper or scissors to pull the thread out about three
inches then cut it (Figure 7).
Turn the rotary wheel, lowering the needle into the cloth. Continue to turn the
rotary wheel until needle arm is again at its highest position.
Lift up the fastening plate and take off the cloth to the left (Figure 8), making sure
not to pull the thread out of the seam doing so can cause the seam to unravel.
Turn to backside of the cloth and guide the reserved 3 inches according to the
following figures to make the knot (Figure 9).
1. First pass threader through the last stitch.
2. Put the reserved 3 inch thread through the threader hole.
3. Pull it out about 1 inch.
Guide the thread through the loop and pull it tight to finish the knot.
