Jocel JMC013279 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Sewing Machine
JMC013279

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using your household sewing
machine.
DANGER-To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Your household sewing machine should never be left unattended
when plugged in. Always unplug your machine from the electric
outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Change the light bulb only with the same type of bulb. Use a bulb
15W.
WARNING-to reduce: the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or
injury to persons
- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when this sewing machine is used by or near children.
- Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this
manual.
- Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to
the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
- The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the supply cord connected
with foot controller is damaged the foot controller shall be
scrapped.
- Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked.
Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot
controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust and cloth.
- Never drop or insert any object into the opening.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
- Do not put anything on the foot controller because the machine
may accidentally start and the motor or the foot controller may
overheat.

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- To disconnect turn all controls to the off position, then remove
plug from outlet.
- Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, hold the plug, not
the cord.
- Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required
around the sewing needle.
- Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause
the needle to break.
- Do not use bent needles.
- Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the
needle.
- Switch the machine off when making any adjustments in the
needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle or
changing presser foot and the like.
- Always unplug the sewing machine from the electric outlet when
making any user servicing mentioned in the instruction manual.
- Use only identical replacement parts.
- 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.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
- Keep the instruction at a suitable place that close to the machine,
and hand it over if you give the machine to a third party.
- Don’t use the machine if it’s wet or in humid environment.
- Always unplug the machine if you leave it unattended, to avoid
injury by expediently switch on the machine.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
When working close to the needle be very careful not to prick your
fingers. When you use the machine for the first time, put a piece of
cloth under the presser foot und run the machine without thread for
some minutes. Dry any oil spots which may appear.
Please use for your sewing machine the correct foot controller,
please contact the seller.
Power rating: 220 - 240V ~ , 50/60Hz, Current rating: 1.0A.
Protection Class : II
The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is
78dB (A).
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste,
use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information regarding the
collection systems available.
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.
When replacing old appliances with new once, the retailer is legally
obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for
free of charge.

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CONTENTS
Name of parts..........................................................................................5-6
Accessories................................................................................................ 7
Before sewing (Power supply and sewing lamp)......................................... 8
Removing extension table .......................................................................... 9
Free-arm sewing......................................................................................... 9
Winding the bobbin....................................................................................10
Removing bobbin case and bobbin............................................................11
Inserting bobbin into bobbin case ..............................................................12
Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race.......................................................13
Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading......................................14
Drawing up the bobbin thread....................................................................15
Changing sewing directions.......................................................................15
Leveling the machine .............................................................................16
Adjusting thread tension ............................................................................17
Changing needle .......................................................................................18
Insert “darning plate“..................................................................................18
Fabric-Thread-Needle-table.......................................................................19
Sewing (pattern selector) and operation table............................................20
To start sewing..........................................................................................21
How to finish stitches.................................................................................21
Straight stitch.............................................................................................22
Zigzag sewing............................................................................................22
Automatic embroidery................................................................................22
Overcasting ...............................................................................................23
Binding ......................................................................................................23
Freihandsticken.........................................................................................23
Button sewing............................................................................................24
Blind stitch............................................................................................24-25
Hemming (Optional)...................................................................................26
Quilter (Optional) .......................................................................................26
Zipper sewing............................................................................................27
Buttonhole sewing .....................................................................................28
Tips for sewing with thick fabrics; e.g. jeans fabric ....................................29
Maintenance (Cleaning and oiling) ............................................................30
Checking performance problems-Troubleshooting ...................................31

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NAME OF PARTS (FRONT VIEW)
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
1
10
11
12
9
1. Thread tension dial
2. Pattern selector dial
3. Bobbin winder stopper
4. Reverse button
5. Thread guide and needle clamp
6. Shuttle cover
7. Presser foot
8. Extension table
9. Thread cutter
10. Face cover
11. Take up lever
12. Upper thread guide

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NAME OF PARTS (REAR VIEW)
1. Thumb screw
2. Needle plate
3. Presser foot lever
4. Spool pin (B) (Optional)
5. Clutch button
6. Hand wheel
7. Spool pin (A)
8. Bobbin winder spindle
5
3
1
2
8
7
4
6

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ACCESSORIES
Needle plate
screw driver
Screw driver
Zipper foot
Needle
#14
Buttonhole cutter
Darning plate
Bobbin
Felt
Zigzag foot
(on machine)
Buttonhole foot
Spool pin (A)

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BEFORE SEWING
1. Fit plug into the machine.
2. Insert plug into the main socket.
3. Sewing speed can be varied by the foot
control.
Separate the machine from the powersystem
if you leave it unsupervised.
Use only the correct model of foot controller
for your sewing machine, contact the supplier.
Warning: Please always unplug the power plug before you
change the bulb or perform maintenance work to the
machine so that you prevent deadly peril and electric
shock.
Bulb replacement:
1. Open face cover in direction of arrow.
2. Remove bulb by unscrewing it
counter-clockwise.
3. Install a new bulb by screwing it in
clockwise.
4. Use a 15 watt bulb. (max)
5. Make sure the bulb is cold before
removing it.
Sew lamp
Power supply / Power supply plug
Speed Controller
Power supply
Plug receptacle
machine plug

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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE
Hold the left end of the table and pull it
out in direction of the arrow.
FREE-ARM SEWING
1. This sewing machine can be used as
a flat bed machine but easily
converts to a free arm machine by
removing the extension table.
2. Especially useful for sewing sleeves,
pant legs, tubular fabrics etc. more
easily.
3. To sew tubular items just slip the
sleeve or leg of pants on the free arm
as shown on the illustration.