Gemini STITCH-L100 User manual

MODEL: STITCH-L
MODEL: STITCH-L100

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using
this sewing machine.
DANGER - To reduce 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. Do not allow the machine to be
used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when this appliance is
used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer
as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped in
water.
4. Never operate the appliance with
any air openings blocked. Keep
ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot controller free from
accumulation of lint, dust, and loose
cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving
parts. Special care is required around the
sewing machine needle.
6. Always use the proper needle plate.
The wrong plate can cause the needle to
break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while
stitching. It may deflect the needle
causing it to break.
when making any adjustments in the
needle area, such as threading or changing
the needle, threading the bobbin, or
changing the presser foot, and the like.
10. Always unplug the sewing machine from
the electrical outlet when removing
covers, lubricating, or when making any
other user servicing adjustments men-
tioned in the instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into
any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol spray
products are being used or where oxygen
is being administered.
14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the
remove the plug
from the outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

List of Contents
Principal Parts.........................................................................................................................
Accessories..................................................................................................................................
Fitting the Snap-In Sewing Table and Spool Pin...........................................................
Connecting the Machine to a Power Source...................................................................
Two-Step Presser Foot Lever/Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure......................
Attaching the Presser Foot Holder.....................................................................................
Winding the Bobbin.................................................................................................................
Inserting the Bobbin....................................................................................................................
Changing the Needle...............................................................................................................
Threading the Upper Thread...............................................................................................
Automatic Needle Threader.................................................................................................
Thread Tension..........................................................................................................................
Bringing up the Lower Thread............................................................................................
Reverse Sewing/Removing the Work/Cutting the Thread......................................
Matching Needle, Fabric and Thread................................................................................
How to Choose Your pattern...............................................................................................
Straight Stitching and Needle Position............................................................................
Zigzag Stitches........................................................................................................................
Blind Hem/Lingerie Stitch.....................................................................................................
Overlock Stitches....................................................................................................................
Sewing on Buttons..................................................................................................................
How to 4-Step Buttonholes.................................................................................................
Zippers and Piping......................................................................................................................
Sewing with a Rolled Hem Foot........................................................................................
3-Step Zigzag Stitch..............................................................................................................
Triple Stitch Selection...........................................................................................................
Smocking Stitch.......................................................................................................................
Sewing with a Cording Foot...............................................................................................
Free Motion Darning...............................................................................................................
Practical Stitches.....................................................................................................................
Darning........................................................................................................................................
Attaching Lace.........................................................................................................................
Appliqué......................................................................................................................................
Twin Needle...............................................................................................................................
Quilting........................................................................................................................................
Gathering....................................................................................................................................
Patch Work................................................................................................................................
Maintenance..............................................................................................................................
Trouble Shooting Guide..........................................................................................................
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Principal Parts
1. Thread Tension Dial
2. Presser Foot Pressure
3. Thread Take-Up Lever
4. Thread Cutter
5. Presser Foot
6. Needle Plate
7. Sewing Table and Accessory Box
8. Bobbin Stopper
9. Stitch Length Dial
10. Stitch Width Dial
11. Stitch Display
12. Reverse Sewing Lever
13. Automatic Threader

Principal Parts
14. Upper Thread Guide
15. Presser Foot Lever
16. Handle
17. Bobbin Winder
18. Spool Pin
19. Handwheel
20. Pattern Selector Dial
21. Power Switch
22. Main Plug Socket
23. Bobbin Thread Guide
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