Empisal EES10 User manual

Instruction Manual
Empisal Electronic Sewing EES10

Important safety instructions
I
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the
following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER -To
r educe therisk of electricshock:
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
r educe the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons:
1. Read the instruction manual carefully before you use the machine.
2. Keep the instructions in a suitable place close to the machine and hand the
instruction manual over if you give the machine in to a third party.
3. Use the machine only in dry locations.
4. Never leave the machine unsupervised with children or elderly people to avoid any
damage or injury.
5. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 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 instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
6. Children shall not play with the appliance.
7. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by children without supervision.
8. Always switch off the machine if you carry out preparation for work (change the
needle, feed the yarn through the machine, change the footer, etc.).
9. Always unplug the machine if you carry out maintenance (oiling, cleaning).
10. Always unplug the machine if you leave it unattended, to avoid injury by
inadvertently switching on the machine.
11. Don't use the machine if it is in a wet or humid environment.
12.Never pull at the cord, always unplug the machine by gripping the plug.
13. If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent, in order to avoid a hazard.
14.Never place anything on the foot controller.
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 C-8000.
17.The sound pressure level at normal operation is smaller than 75dB (A).
18. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate
collection facilities.

Important safety instructions
II
19. Contact your local government authority for information regarding the collection
systems available.
20. 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.
21. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take
back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.
22.Children being supervised are not to play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

Contents
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ..........................................................................................................1
ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................................2
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE ......................................................................3
Connecting the machine .....................................................................................................................................3
STARTING SEWING ............................................................................................................................................4
Foot control.........................................................................................................................................................4
CHANGING THE NEEDLE STOP POSITION .................................................................................................4
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ...................................................................................................................5
TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART ..................................................................................................................5
REPLACING THE NEEDLE ...............................................................................................................................6
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD ......................................................................................................6
WINDING THE BOBBIN .....................................................................................................................................7
Bobbin winding ..................................................................................................................................................7
INSERTING THE BOBBIN..................................................................................................................................8
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD ................................................................................................................9
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER .................................................................................................................10
THREAD TENSION .............................................................................................................................................11
RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD .............................................................................................................12
CUTTING THE THREAD ..................................................................................................................................12
TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER ............................................................................................................13
TO RAISE OR DROP THE FEED DOGS ........................................................................................................13
BUTTONS OF MACHINE .............................................................................................................................14-15
Reverse/Auto-stop button (1) ...........................................................................................................................14
Mode selection button (2).................................................................................................................................14
Stitch length adjustment button (3)..................................................................................................................15
Stitch width adjustment button (4)...................................................................................................................15
PATTERN CHAR T ...............................................................................................................................................16
USEFUL SKILLS .................................................................................................................................................17
Sewing corners..................................................................................................................................................17
Reverse..............................................................................................................................................................17
Installing the Removable Accessory Storage...................................................................................................17
Free arm............................................................................................................................................................17
Sewing on the heavy fabric..............................................................................................................................18
STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION ......................................................................................19
ZIGZAG STITCHES ...........................................................................................................................................19
STRETCH STITCH .............................................................................................................................................20
OVERCASTING STITCHES ..............................................................................................................................21
BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH ..................................................................................................................22
BUTTON SEWING ..............................................................................................................................................23
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING .......................................................................................................................24-26
ZIPPER INSERTION .....................................................................................................................................27-28
Inserting a centered zipper ...............................................................................................................................27
Inserting a side zipper.......................................................................................................................................28
SATIN STITCH SEWING ...................................................................................................................................29
SCALLOP STITCH ..............................................................................................................................................29
SMOCKING ..........................................................................................................................................................30
FAGOTING ...........................................................................................................................................................31
PATCHWORK STITCHING ..............................................................................................................................31
TWIN NEEDLE ....................................................................................................................................................32
WARNING FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................33
Warning beeping sound ....................................................................................................................................33
Return bobbin winder spindle to left ...............................................................................................................33
The sewing machine is in trouble ....................................................................................................................33
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................................34
Cleaning the sewing machine surface..............................................................................................................34
Cleaning the hook.............................................................................................................................................34
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ..................................................................................................................35-36
III

1
Principal parts of the machine
Tension dial
Bobbin winder spindle
Reverse/ Auto-stop button
Thread cutter
Buttonhole lever
Auto needle threader
Bobbin cover plate
Sewing table and
accessory box
Digital display
screen
Stitch width
adjustment buttons
Stitch length
adjustment buttons
Mode selection button
Bobbin winder stopper
Hole for second spool pin
Horizontal spool pin Bobbin thread guide
Upper thread guide
Hand wheel
Main power switch
Power cord
Handle
Presser foot lifter
Drop feed lever
Foot controller connector

2
Accessories
1
T
006186008
4
F
006904008
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2
I
006905008
5
A
006172008
9 10
D
006H1A0004
6
006084009
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3
7
R12373209
Standard
1. All purpose foot (T)
2. Zipper foot (I)
3. Buttonhole foot (D)
4. Blind hem foot (F)
5. Satin stitch foot (A)
6. Bobbin (3x)
7. Spool holder (Large)
8. Spool holder (Small)
9. Spool pin felt
10.Second spool pin
11. L-screwdriver for needle plate
12.Brush/ Seam ripper
TA10943209
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006015009 R60033209 006093009
13 14
13.Needle (3x)
14.Soft cover
006099008 020L004000

3
Connecting the machine to the power sour ce
Caution:
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.
ON
OFF
Connecting the
machine
Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is
conforming to your electrical power.
Place the machine on a stable table.
1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.
2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.
3. Turn on the power switch.
4. The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.
To disconnect, turn the power switch to the OFF position, then remove plug from outlet.
Polarized plug
information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to reduce
the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

4
Starting sewing
Foot
contr ol
With the sewing machine turned OFF, 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.
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to how to connect the machine to the
power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
Changing the needle stop position
Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the
needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped.
Instead, the machine can be set to leave the needle
upward when sewing is stopped.
When the needle stops in the lowest position, you
can press the foot controller down lightly, the
needle will point upwards and sewing will stop,
with the needle in the highest position.
Perform the same operation to change the needle
stop position to the lowest position.

5
Changing the presser foot
Attention: Turn power switchto
OFF ("O") when carrying out any of the below operations!
a a Attaching the presser foot
holder
Raise the presser foot bar (a).
e Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
c Attaching the presser foot
b Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out
d f (c) is directly above the pin (d).
Press the black lever (e).
b Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser
foot (f) will engage automatically.
Removing the presser foot
Raise the presser foot.
e g Press the black lever (e) and the foot will
disengage.
Attaching the edge/quilting guide
Attach the edge/quilting guide (g) in the slot as
illustrated. Adjust according to need for hems,
pleats, etc.
Type of presser foot
chart
PRESSER FOOT
APPLICATION NEEDLE PRESSER FOOT APPLICA TION
NEEDLE
All purpose foot (T)
General sewing,
Patchwork stitches,
Decorative stitching,
Smocking,
Fagoting, etc.
Satin stitch foot (A)
Satin stitch sewing
Inserting zippers Blind hem stitching
Zipper foot (I)
Blind hem foot (F)
Buttonhole sewing
Buttonhole foot (D)
Note: The twin needle is optional. It is not included withthe accessories.
When sewing with atwin needle, the stitch width should be set at less than "5.0".

6
Replacing the needle
B
Attention: Turn power switch to OFF("O")
A when carrying out any of theabove operations!
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is
showing signs of wear and tear causing problems.
Insert the needle following the illustrated
instructions.
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten
again after inserting the new needle. T h e f la t
side of the shaft should be towards the back.
B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Needles must be in perfect condition.
Problems may occur with:
- Bent needles
- Blunt needles
- Damaged points
Matching needle/ fabric/
thr ead
NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD
SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE
F ABRICS
THREAD
9-11 (70-80)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge,
silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot,
jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse
fabrics.
Light-duty thread cotton, nylon,
polyester or cotton wrapped polyester.
11-14 (80-90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woolens.
Most threads sold are medium size
and suitable for these fabrics and
needle sizes.
Use polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural woven
fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread on top
and bottom.
14 (90)
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen,
heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
16 (100)
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor
tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery
material (light to medium).
18 (110)
Heavy woolens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and vinyl’s.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
Please Note:
- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker threads are used
for sewing heavy fabrics.
- Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric whichwill be used for actual sewing.
- Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.

7
Winding the bobbin
S P
Bobbin winding
1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.
For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the small
side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.
2. Snap the thread into the thread guide.
3. Wind the thread contrary clockwise around the bobbin winder
tension discs.
4. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the bobbin
as illustrated and place empty bobbin on the spindle.
5. Push the bobbin to the right.
6. When the bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right, the digital
display screen will blink on and off while displaying "SP".
7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.
8. Press on the foot control to start winding the bobbin.
9. 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. The motor stops automatically when the bobbin is
full. Stop the machine. Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.
10.Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.
Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the
machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder switch
to the left "sewing position".

8
Inserting the bobbin
Attention: Turn power switch to OFF ("O")
before inserting or removing the bobbin.
When inserting or
r emoving the bobbin, the
needle must be fully raised.
Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the
thread running in a counterclockwise direction
(arrow).
Pull the thread through the slit (A).
A
With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin.
Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the
B stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B).
A
Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the
stitch plate thread guide from (B) to (C).
B To cut off excess thread, pull thread back over the
cutting off blade at point (C). Close the bobbin
cover plate.
C

9
Threading the upper thr ead
6
5
7
8
Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing
problems could r esult.
Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to r elease the tension
discs.
1. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so
that the thread comes from the front of the spool, then place the spool
cap at the end of the spool pin.
2. Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide.
3. Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the
thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.
4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the
silver discs.
5. Then, down and around the check spring holder.
6. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to the left
through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards
again.
7. Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide.
Guide the thread through the wire loop.
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. (On the next page)

10
Using the needle thr eader
Attention: Turn power switch to the
OFF position ("O").
Raise t he n e e d l e to its highest position
and
lower the presser foot.
Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw
the thread through the thread guide as illustrated
and then to the right.
The needle threader automatically turns to the
threading position and the hook pin passes through
the needle eye.
Take the thread in front of the needle.
Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly.
The hook will turn and pass the thread through the
needle eye forming a loop.
Pull the thread through the needle eye.

11
Thread tension
- Basic thread tension setting: "4"
- To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To
reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch
and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the
bottom side of your fabric.
Surface Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Reverse side
Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to higher number
Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to
lower number
Normal thread tension for zig - zag and decorative sewing

12
Raising up the lower thr ead
1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn
the hand wheel towards you (counterclockwise)
lowering, then raising the needle.
2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the
bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole.
The bobbin thread will come up in a loop.
3. Pull both threads to the back under the presser
foot.
Cutting the
thr ead
Raise the presser foot.
Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left
side of the face cover and cut using the thread
cutter.
The threads are cut at the proper length to start
the next seam.

13
Two-step presser foot lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your
presser foot.
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the
presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy
positioning of the work
To raise or drop the feed
dogs
Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower the
a feed dog, for example during button sewing. If you
wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to
the " " (a) in order to raise the feed dogs.
b The feed dog will not rise up if you do not turn the
a hand wheel, even if the lever is slid to the right.
b Make a complete turn to raise the feed dogs.

14
Buttons of machine
1 4
Reverse/ Auto-stop button (1)
When the patterns 01-06 are selected, the machine will sew
reverse stitch at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed.
The machine will sew forward after the button is released.
When the patterns 07-16, 21-40 are selected, the machine
will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the reverse
button is pressed, then automatically stop.
Mode selection button (2)
The LED light will be set at pattern mode " " when the
machine is turned on. The light will run by the sequence of
pattern, stitch width, and stitch length mode.
Utility and decorative
pattern mode:
There are 40 patterns for selection 01~40, stitch
selection using the stitch width and length adjustment
buttons.
Stitch width
mode
Adjust the width of the stitch using the stitch width
adjustment buttons.
Stitch length
mode
Adjust the length of the stitch using the stitch length
adjustment buttons.

15
Buttons of machine
35
25 Stitch length
adjustment button (3)
When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set
the recommended stitch length.
If the pre-set stitch length need adjusting once the pattern is
selected, push mode button " " to move to the stitch
length position.
To shorten the stitch length, press the " " button. For a
longer stitch length, press the " " button. The stitch
length can be adjusted between "0.0-4.5". Certain stitches
have a limited length.
When the setting is at the auto position, the digital display
screen will blink 3 times.
When MODE is set on pattern, press stitch length
adjustment buttons " " or " " for tens place 0~4 .
Stitch width
adjustment button (4)
When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set
the recommended stitch width.
If the pre-set stitch width need adjusting once the pattern is
selected, push mode button " " to move to the stitch
width position.
For a narrower stitch, press the " " button. For a wider
stitch, press the " " button. The stitch width can be
adjusted between "0.0-7.0". Certain stitches have a limited
stitch width.
When the setting is at the auto position, the digital display
screen will blink 3 times.
When MODE is set on pattern, press stitch width
adjustment buttons " " or " " for ones place 0~9 .
If the numbers are beyond the selections, the numbers in
display will be flashing and voice warning. The machine
can not start.

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Pattern chart
Stitch
Pattern
Width (mm)
Length (mm)
Presser Foot
Functions
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Reverse
Auto-stop
Utility stitches
01
3.5
0.0�7.0
2.5
0.0�4.5
T
02
0.0
0.0�7.0
2.5
0.0�4.5
T
03
3.5
0.0�7.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
T
04
3.5
1.0�6.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
T
05
3.5
0.0�7.0
2.5
1.5�3.0
T
06
5.0
0.0�7.0
2.0
0.3�4.5
T
07
5.0
2.0�7.0
1.0
0.3�4.5
T
08
5.0
2.5�7.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
T
09
5.0
3.5�7.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
T
10
5.0
2.5�7.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
T
11
3.5
2.5�7.0
2.0
0.5�4.5
F
12
3.5
2.5�7.0
1.0
0.5�4.5
F
13
3.5
2.5�7.0
2.5
1.5�3.0
T
14
5.0
2.5�7.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
T
15
7.0
2.5�7.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
A
16
5.0
2.5�7.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
A
Buttonhole stitches
17
5.0
2.5�7.0
0.5
0.3�1.0
0
18
5.0
2.5�5.5
0.5
0.3�1.0
0
19
7.0
5.5�7.0
0.5
0.3�1.0
0
20
3.5
2.5�4.5
T
Satin stitches
21
7.0
2.5�7.0
0.5
0.3�1.0
A
22
7.0
2.5�7.0
0.5
0.3�1.0
A
23
7.0
2.5�7.0
0.5
0.3�1.0
A
24
7.0
2.5�7.0
0.5
0.3�1.0
A
25
7.0
2.5�7.0
0.5
0.3�1.0
A
Cross stitches
26
5.0
2.5�7.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
A
27
4.0
3.0�7.0
1.0
1.0�3.0
A
28
4.0
3.0�7.0
1.0
1.0�3.0
A
Quilt stitches
29
5.0
3.0�7.0
3.0
1.5�3.0
A
30
7.0
3.0�7.0
2.0
1.0�3.0
A
31
7.0
2.5�7.0
2.0
1.0�3.0
T
32
5.0
2.5�7.0
2.5
1.5�3.0
T
33
7.0
2.5�7.0
1.5
1.0�3.0
A
34
7.0
2.5�7.0
2.5
1.0�4.5
T
35
6.0
2.5�7.0
3.0
1.0�3.0
T
36
7.0
2.5�7.0
3.0
2.0�3.0
A
37
7.0
2.5�7.0
2.0
1.0�3.0
A
38
7.0
3.0�7.0
1.5
1.0�3.0
T
39
7.0
3.0�7.0
2.5
1.0�3.0
T
40
5.0
2.5�7.0
2.0
1.0�3.0
T
The portion marked in colored on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern.