Messina P5721 User manual

Model P5721/ P5729/ P5823/ P5832
So Easy ! !So Fun
Instruction Manual

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.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
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.
DANGER
SAVE T ESE INSTRUCTIONS
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

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.
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List of contents
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.........................................................8
Attaching the presser foot holder ...............................................9
Winding the bobbin...................................................................10
Inserting the bobbin..................................................................11
Inserting the needle (System 130/70 H) ..................................12
Threading the upper thread......................................................13
Automatic needle threader (optional) .......................................14
Thread tension .........................................................................1
Raising the bobbin thread ........................................................16
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread ................................................17
How to choose your pattern .....................................................18
Stitch width dial & stitch length dial ........................................19
Sewing straight stitch ...............................................................20
Reverse sewing/ Removing the work/ Cutting the thread ........21
Blind hem/ lingerie stitch ..........................................................22
Overlock stitches ......................................................................23
Sewing on buttons....................................................................24
Sew 1-step buttonholes............................................................2
Zippers and piping....................................................................26
Sewing with the 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
Quilting .....................................................................................34
Gathering..................................................................................3
Patch work................................................................................36
Applique ...................................................................................37
Twin needle ..............................................................................38
Monogramming and embroidering with Embroidery hoop*....39/40
The walking foot accessory ......................................................41
Maintenance.............................................................................42
Trouble shooting guide.............................................................43
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1. Thread tension dial
2. Thread take-up lever
3. Thread cutter
4. Presser foot
. Needle plate
6. Sewing table and accessory box
7. Reverse sewing lever
8. Bobbin winder stopper
9. Stitch width dial (not on all models)
10. Stitch length dial
11. Pattern selector dial
12. One step buttonhole lever
13. Automatic threader (optional)
Details of the machine
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14. Horizontal spool pin
1 . Bobbin winder spindle
16. Hole for second spool pin
17. Handwheel
18. Power switch
19. Main plug socket
20. Bobbin thread guide
21. Upper thread guide
22. Face plate
23. Handle
24. Presser foot lifter
2 . Foot control
26. Power cord
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Details of the machine
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Accessories
Standard accessories (1)
Optional accessories (2)
a. All purpose foot
b. Zipper foot
c. Buttonhole foot
d. Button sewing foot
e. Seam ripper/ brush
f. Edge/ quilting guide
g. Pack of needles
h. Spool holder
i. Bobbin (3x)
j. L-screwdriver
k. Oil bottle
l. Darning plate
m. Second spool pin
n. Spool pin felt
(These 10 accessories are not supplied with this machine; they
are however available as special accessories from your local
dealer.)
o. Satin stitch foot
p. Overcasting foot
q. Hemmer foot
r. Cording foot
s. Blind hem foot
t. Darning/ embroidery foot
u. Gathering foot
v. Quilting foot
w. Walking foot
x. Twin needle
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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. (2)
Fitting the snap-in sewing table
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Polarized attachment plug
Conductor ilntended
to be grounded
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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.
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
Press main switch (A) for power and light on. (" l ")
Attention:
Foot control
Attention:
Sewing light
The appliance must be used with the foot controller FC-1902A
(110-120V area); FC-2902A / FC-2902C (220-240V area).
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
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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.
Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts(110-120V area) or
1 watts (220-240V area).
Should there be any problem. Ask your local dealer for
advice.
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When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot
can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work.
(A)
Two-step presser foot lifter
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Raise the presser clamp (a) with the presser foot lifter. Attach
the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated. (1)
Lower the presser foot holder (b) using the presser foot lifter,
until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). (2) The presser
foot (f) will engage automatically.
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lifter. (3)
Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages.
Attach the edge/ quilting guide (g) in the slot as illustrated.
Adjust as needed for hems, pleats, quilting, 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 edge/ quilting guide
Attention:
Attaching the presser foot holder
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Winding the bobbin
- Place thread and corresponding spool holder onto spool pin.
(1/2)
- Snap thread into thread guide. (3)
- Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. (4)
- Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle. ( )
- Push bobbin winder spindle to right. (6)
- Hold thread end. (7)
- Step on foot control. (8)
- Cut thread. (9)
- Push bobbin winder spindle to left (10) and remove.
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).
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Inserting the bobbin
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be
fully raised.
Attention:
- Remove the sewing table, then open the hinged cover. (1)
- Pull the bobbin case tab (a) and remove the bobbin case. (2)
- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that
the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (3)
- Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger. (4) Leave
a 6 inch tail of thread.
- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch. ( )
- Insert it into the shuttle. (6)
Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing
the bobbin.
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Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of
wear and causing problems.
Insert the needle as illustrated as follows:
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") before inserting or removing
the needle.
Needles must be in perfect condition. (2)
Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles
B. Damaged points
C. Blunt needles
Attention:
Inserting the needle (System 130/705 )
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Threading the upper thread
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 continue
turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle just
slightly begins to descend. Raise the presser foot to release
the tension discs.
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. (2)
- Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide (3)
and pulling thread through pre-tension spring as illustrated. (4)
- 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.
- 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)
- 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. (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
Note:
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Automatic needle threader (optional)
- Raise the needle to its highest position.
- Press lever (A) down as far as it will go.
- The threader automatically swings to the threading position (B).
- Pass thread around thread guide (C).
- Pass the thread in front of the needle around the hook (D)
from bottom to top.
- Release lever (A).
- Pull the thread through the needle eye.
Turn power switch to off ("O")!
Attention:
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Thread tension
Upper thread tension
Lower thread tension
Please note:
Basic thread tension setting: "4" (1)
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 for straight stitch sewing.
B. Thread tension too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to higher number.
C.Thread tension too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to
lower number.
D.Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.
Correct thread tension is when a small amount of the upper
thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.
(2)
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.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all stitch
functions, thread or fabric.
- A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bottom) is
usually only desirable for straight stitch construction sewing.
- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and " ".
- For zig zag and decorative sewing stitch functions, thread
tension should generally be less than for straight stitch 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.
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Raising the bobbin thread
Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel (1)
towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising needle.
If it is difficult to raise the bobbin thread, check to make sure
the thread is not trapped by the hinged cover or the sewing
table.
Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up
through the needle plate hole. (2)
Lay both threads to the back under the presser foot. (3)
Note:
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NEEDLE, FABRIC, T READ SELECTION GUIDE
NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD
9-11(6 -7 )
12(80)
Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,
cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,
lightweight woollens.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics,
denims, upholstery material (light to medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
Standard sharp needles. Sizes range thin to large.
9 (6 ) to 18(110)
Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. 9(6 ) to 18(110)
Full ball point needle 9(6 ) to 18(110)
Leather needles. 12(80) to 18(110)
IMPORTANT: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric
NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
Note: 1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "3".
3. European needles show sizes 6 , 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11, 12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches.
Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk, etc. Qiana.
Not recommended for double knits.
Natural and synthetic woven fabrics, polyester blends.
Knits-polyesters, interlocks, tricot, single and double knits. Can
be used instead of 1 1 for sewing all fabrics.
14(90)
16(100)
18(110)
Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
polyester.
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.
Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
(Use heavy foot pressure-large numbers.)
NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC
Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
Leather, vinyl, upholstery.
(Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle.)
HA 1
1 1
1 1/70 H(SUK)
1 1/70 H(SUK)
130 PCL
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread