Messina L9 User manual

For model L9
So Easy! So Fun!

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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- To reduce he risk of elec ric shock:
WARNING - To reduce he risk of burns, fire, elec ric
shock, or injury o 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 lifter/ Adjust presser foot pressure..........8
Attaching the presser foot holder ...............................................9
Winding the bobbin...................................................................10
Inserting the bobbin..................................................................11
Inserting the needle..................................................................12
Threading the upper thread......................................................13
Automatic needle threader (optional) .......................................14
Thread tension .........................................................................1
Bringing up the lower thread ....................................................16
Reverse sewing/ Remove the work/ Cutting the thread ...........17
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread ................................................18
Straight stitching.......................................................................21
Blind hem/ lingerie stitch ..........................................................23
Overlock stitches ......................................................................24
Sewing on buttons....................................................................2
How to sew buttonholes ...........................................................26
Zippers and piping....................................................................27
Sewing with hemmer foot .........................................................28
3-step zig-zag...........................................................................29
How to choose your pattern .....................................................20
Zigzag stitching ........................................................................22
Stitch selection .........................................................................30
Smocking stitch ........................................................................31
Sewing with the cording foot ....................................................32
Darning.....................................................................................33
Practical stitches ......................................................................34
Quilting .....................................................................................3
Gathering..................................................................................36
Patch work................................................................................37
Applique ...................................................................................38
Monogramming and embroidering with embroidery hoop* ...39-40
The walking foot accessory ......................................................41
Maintenance.............................................................................42
Trouble shooting guide.............................................................43
Lis of con en s

De ails of he machine
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1. Thread tension dial
2. Presser foot pressure
3. Thread take-up lever
4. Reverse sewing lever
. Thread cutting
6. Presser foot
7. Needle plate
8. Sewing table
9. Bobbin winder stopper
10. Stitch length dial
11. Stitch width dial
12. Stitch display
13
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(not on all models)
(not on all models)
(not on all models)
. Pattern selector dial
14 Automatic threader (optional)
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1 . Spool pin
16. Bobbin winder spindle
17. Hand wheel
18. Power switch
19. Main plug socket
20. Bobbin thread guide
21. Upper thread guide
22. Handle
23. Presser foot lifter
De ails of he machine
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Accessories
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S andard accessories
a. All purpose foot
b. Zipper foot
c. Buttonhole foot
d. Button sewing foot
e.
f.
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h.
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j.
k.
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L-screwdriver
Seam ripper/ brush
Oil bottle
Pack of needles (3x)
Bobbin (3x)
Darning plate
I Spool holder (large&small)
m. Satin stitch foot
n. Overcasting foot
o. Blind hem foot
p. Darning/ Embroidery foot
q. Hemmer foot
r. Cording foot
s. Quilting foot
t. Gathering foot
u. Working foot
Ex ra accessories (op ional)
Edge/quilting guide

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2
Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal, and push it in the
direction of the arrow. (1)
The inside of the snap-in sewing table can be utilized as an
accessory box.
To open, lift up at the point of the arrow. (2)
Fi ing he snap-in sewing able
5

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)
Press main switch (A) for power and light on. (" l ")
A en ion:
Foo con rol
Sewing ligh
A en ion:
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to connect
machine to power source.
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)
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1
Connec ing machine o power source
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A
3
Polarized attachment plug
Conductor intended
to be grounded

1
2
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).
Changing he bulb
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C
B
A

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.
Two-s ep presser foo lever
Adjus presser foo pressure (no on all models)
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can
be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work. (A)
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Tighten presser
adjusting screw
Loosen
A

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4
a
c
d
e
f
b
b
a
e
g
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3
Raise the presser foot ar (a). (1)
Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
Lower the presser foot holder until the cut-out (c) is directly
above the pin (d). (2)
Raise the lever (e)
Lower the presser foot holder ( ) and the presser foot (f) will
engage automatically.
Raise the presser foot. (3)
Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages.
Attach the (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!
A aching he presser foo
Removing he presser foo
A aching he
A en ion:
b
(b)
b
e
edge/quil ing guide
dge/quilting guide
A aching he presser foo holder
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- Place thread and spool holder onto spool pin (1).
- For smaller spools of thread place spool holder with small side
next to spool (2).
- Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs (3).
- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (4).
- Push bobbin to right ( ).
- Hold thread end (6).
- Step on foot control pedal (7).
- Cut thread (8).
- Press bobbin to left (9) and remove.
Please No e:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin winding" position,
the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn.
To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to the left
(sewing position).
Winding he bobbin

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When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully
raised.
1.Open the hinged cover.
2.Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that
the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow).
3.Put the thread under the tension spring.
4.Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch.
. Insert it into the shuttle.
Turn power switch to off .
A en ion:
("O")
Inser ing he bobbin

A
B
C
D
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AB C
1
2
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 .
Needles must be in perfect condition. (2)
Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles
B.
C.
A en ion:
("O")
Damaged points
Blunt needles
Inser ing he needle

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This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly as
by not doing so .
- Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also raise
the presser foot to release the tension discs. (2)
For safety, it is strongly suggested you turn off the power
before threading.
- Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the holder with
the thread coming off the spool as shown. For small thread
spools, place small side of spool holder next to spool. (3)
- Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide. (4)
- Guide thread around thread guide (4) pulling thread through pre-
tension spring as illustrated.
- Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and
up left channel ( ). During this process it is helpful to hold the
thread between the spool and thread guide. (4)
- At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through
the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. (6)
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(8)
If your sewing machine is equipped with the factory installed
optional automatic needle threader, instructions for use can be
found on page 14.
several sewing problems could result
No e:
No e:
Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide (7) and
then down to the needle which should be threaded from front to
back.
- Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear beyond the needle eye.
Trim thread to length with built in thread cutter.
Threading he upper hread
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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 (A) right down.
- 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 (A).
- Pull the thread through the needle eye.
Turn power switch to off ("O")!
A en ion:
Au oma ic needle hreader (op ional)
A
B
D
C
A

A
B
C
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Lower hread ension (1)
Upper hread ension
No e:
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.
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.
A. Normal thread tension
B. U hread tension too loose
C. U hread tension too tight
The bobbin thread tension does not normally have to be
adjusted.
(2)
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Thread ension
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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)
Bringing up he lower hread

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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. (2)
Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands, guide
them to the slit (B) and press down. (3)
Reverse sewing
Removing he work
Cu ing he hread
3
B
A