Messina L21 User manual

So Easy! So Fun!
For models L21 & 34L

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be
followed, including the following:
(110-120V area) or 1 watts (220-240V area).
16.The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is
7 dB(A).
17.Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not
operating properly.
18.Never place anything on the foot controller.
19.If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
20.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
21.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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.
3. Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with same type
rated 10 watts
1. Do not allow 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 into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings block. Keep
ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller
free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
. 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.
9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments
in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle,
threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like.
10.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when
removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user
servicing adjustments mentioned 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 off ("O") position, then
remove plug from outlet.
1 .Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
DANGER
SA E THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:

Congratulations:
As the owner of a new sewing machine, you will enjoy precision quality stitching
on all types of fabrics, from multiple layers of denim to delicate silks.
Your sewing machine offers the ultimate in simplicity and ease of operation. For
your safety and to fully enjoy the many advantages and ease of operation of your
sewing machine, we recommend that you read all the important safeguards and
use and care instructions in this instruction book.
May we suggest that before you start to use your sewing machine, you discover
the many features and advantages by going through this instruction book, step by
step, while seated at your sewing machine.

Details of the Machine ...............................................................2/3
Accessories ..................................................................................4
Fitting the snap-in sewing table ....................................................
Connecting machine to power source ..........................................6
Changing the bulb.........................................................................7
Two-step presser foot lever/ ......8
Attaching the presser foot holder..................................................9
Winding the bobbin .....................................................................10
Inserting the bobbin ....................................................................11
Threading the upper thread ........................................................13
Thread tension............................................................................1
Bringing up the lower thread.......................................................16
Reverse sewing/ Remove the work/ Cutting the thread..............
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread ..................................................18
How to choose your pattern........................................................19
Straight stitching .........................................................................20
Zigzag stitching...........................................................................21
Blind hem/ lingerie stitch.............................................................22
Overlock stitches ........................................................................23
Sewing on buttons ......................................................................24
How to sew buttonholes..............................................................2
Zippers and piping ......................................................................26
Sewing with hemmer foot ...........................................................27
3-step zig-zag .............................................................................28
Stitch selection............................................................................29
Smocking stitch...........................................................................30
Sewing with the cording foot.......................................................31
Darning .......................................................................................32
Practical stitches.........................................................................33
Patch work ..................................................................................36
Applique......................................................................................37
Twin needle 38
Monogramming and embroidering with embroidery hoop .....
The walking foot accessory ........................................................41
Maintenance ...............................................................................42
Trouble shooting guide ...............................................................43
....................................12
Automatic needle threader (optional)..........................................14
17
Quilting........................................................................................34
Gathering....................................................................................3
39/40
Adjusting presser foot pressure
Inserting the needle (System 130/70 H)
(optional) ................................................................
List of contents

1. Stitch width dial (optional)
2. Thread tension dial
3. Thread take-up lever
4.
.
6. Needle plate
7.
8. Bobbin stopper
9. Stitch length dial (optional)
10.
11. Reverse sewing lever
12.
Thread cutter
Presser foot
Sewing table and accessory box
Stitch display
(optional)Automatic threader
2
Details of the machine
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3
4
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Details of the machine
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21
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13.Handle
14.Bobbin winder
1 .Spool pin
16.Hand wheel
17.Pattern selector dial
18.Power switch
19.Main plug socket
20.Bobbin thread guide
21.Upper thread guide
22.Presser foot lever

Accessories
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Standard accessories
Extra accessories (optional)
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Standard accessories
Extra accessories (optional)
m.Satin stitch foot
n. Overcasting foot
o. Blind hem foot
p. Darning / Embroidery foot
q. Hemmer foot
r. Cording foot
s
t. Gathering foot
u. Walking foot
v.
a. All purpose foot
b. Zipper foot
c. Button sewing foot
d. Buttonhole foot
e. L-screwdriver
f. Seam ripper/ brush
g. Oil bottle
h. Spool pin felt (2x)
i. Pack of needles (3x)
j. Bobbin (3x)
K.
l. Darning plate
. Quilting foot
Twin needle
Edge/quilting guide
v
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j
ik
h
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Hold the removable extension table horizontal, and push it in
the direction of the arrow. (1)
The inside of the removable extension table can be utilized as
an accessory box.
To open, flip cover down as shown. (2)
5
Fitting the snap-in sewing table
1
2

Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1)
For appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must be
used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2)
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
Foot control regulates the sewing speed. (3)
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to connect
machine to power source.
Press main switch (A) for power and light on. (" l ")
Attention:
Foot control
Attention:
Sewing light
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. The foot
control must be used with the appliance by 4C-316B (110-
120V area)/ 4C-326G (230V area)/ 4C-316C, 4C-326C
(220-240V area) manufactured by Panasonic Co., Ltd.(TW)
or KD-1902 (110-120V area)/ KD-2902 (220-240V area)
manufactured by ZHEJIANG FOUNDER MOTOR
CORPORATION Ltd.
For appliance with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit
in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in
any way. (2)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Connecting machine to power source
6
1
3
2
Polarized attachment plug
Conductor ilntended
to be grounded
A

7
Changing the bulb
Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing
the plug from the main socket!
- Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1)
- Remove the cover (B).
- Unscrew the bulb and fit new one (C). (2)
- Replace the cover and tighten screw.
Should there be any problem. Ask your local dealer for
advice.
Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts(110-120V area)
or 1 watts (220-240V area).
C
1
2
A
B

When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot
can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work.
(A)
8
Two-step presser foot lever
Adjusting presser foot pressure
The presser foot pressure of the machine has ben pre-set and
requires no particular readjustment according to the type of
fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn
the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the
screw counter clockwise, and for heavy fabric, tighten by
turning it clockwise.
A
1
2

9
Attaching the presser foot holder
Raise the presser foot bar (a). (1)
Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly
above the pin (d). (2)
Raise the lever (e)
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will
engage automatically.
Raise the presser foot. (3)
Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages.
Attach the e (g) in the slot as illustrated.
Adjust according to need for hems, pleats, etc. (4)
Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the
above operations!
Attaching the presser foot
Removing the presser foot
Attaching the e
Attention:
dge/quilting guide
dge/quilting guide
a
c
d
e
f
b
b
a
eg
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10
Winding the bobbin
Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
Take the thread from the spool through the bobbin winder
tension disc (fig. 1).
Wind the thread a few times by hand around the empty bobbin
in a clockwise direction. Push the bobbin to the right towards
the bobbin winding position. (fig. 2). Press the foot control
gently. The bobbin will stop winding when it is full. Push the
bobbin to the left to "sewing position" and remove it.
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position,
the machine will not sew-the hand wheel will not turn. To start
sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left (sewing
position).
Please Note:
a. Spool pin felt
1
2
Winder spindle
Sewing
Bobbin winding
Spool cap
a

11
Inserting the bobbin
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be
fully raised.
- Open the hinged cover. (1)
- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that
the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (2)
- Put the thread under the tension spring. (3)
- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch. (4)
- Insert it into the shuttle. ( )
Turn power switch to off ("O").
Attention:
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12
Inserting the needle (System 130/705H)
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs
of wear and causing problems.
Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions.
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after
inserting the new needle. (1)
B. The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.
C/D. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Turn power switch to off ("O").
Needles must be in perfect condition. (2)
Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles
B. Blunt needles
C. Damaged points
Attention:
A
B
C
D
AB C
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2

13
Threading the upper thread
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Cutter
Attention:
Before threading, turn power switch to "O".
Raise the needle bar to its highest position. Follow exactly the
numbered threading sequence illustrated below.
If you skip a step or fail to properly engage the thread in any of
the thread guides, the machine will not sew properly. (1- )
Continue to draw the thread down and into the needle bar
thread guide. Insert the thread through the eye of the needle
from front to back. Leave about 10 cm (4") of thread loose
behind the needle. (6)
a. Spool pin felt
a

A
B
D
C
B
A
C
D
E
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* The automatic needle threader is a factory installed option.
If your machine has this option use the following instructions:
- Raise the needle to its highest position.
- Press lever right down. (A)
- The threader automatically swings to the threading position
(B).
- Take the thread round the hook (C).
- Take the thread in front of the needle round the hook (D)
from bottom to top.
- Release lever. (E)
- Pull the thread through the needle eye.
Turn power switch to off ("O")!
Attention:
Automatic needle threader (optional)

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Thread tension
Lower thread tension
Upper thread tension
Note:
To test the bobbin thread tension, remove the bobbin case
and bobbin and hold it by suspending it by the thread. Jerk it
once or twice. If the tension is correct, the thread will unwind
by about an inch or two. If the tension is too tight, it does not
unwind at all. If the tension is too loose, it will drop too much.
To adjust, turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case.
(1)
Basic thread tension setting: "4". (2)
To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up.
To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.
A. Normal thread tension.
B. Upper thread tension too loose.
C. Upper thread tension too tight.
The bobbin thread tension does not normally have to be
adjusted.
A
B
C
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Bringing up the lower thread
Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
Turn the handwheel forwards until the needle is raised. (1)
Pull on the upper thread to bring the lower thread up through
the stitch plate hole.
Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. (2)
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2

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1
3
2
4
A
B
At the end of seam, press down the reverse sewing lever.
Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the lever and the
machine will sew forwards again. (1/A)
Turn the handwheel towards to bring the thread take up lever
to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work
towards the back. (3)
Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands,
guide them to the slit (B) and press down. (4)
Reverse sewing
Removing the work
Cutting the thread
1.Stop the machine at the point where you wish to change
directions with the needle still in the fabric.
2.Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line up its new
direction using the needle as a turning point. (2)
3.Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new direction.
Changing sewing directions