Necchi EX60 User manual

Instruction Book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug
this sewing machine 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 to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant
National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your
retailer for guidance. (European Union only)
For Europe only:
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.
For outside Europe (except U.S.A and Canada):
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

TABLE OF COTENTS
NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts.............................................................. 1
Standard Accessories ................................................... 2
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ....................................... 3
Before Using Your Sewing Machine.............................. 3
Operating Instructions ................................................... 3
Controlling Sewing Speed............................................. 4
Speed control slider ................................................. 4
Foot control .............................................................. 4
Extension Table............................................................. 4
Free-arm sewing ........................................................... 4
Accessory storage......................................................... 4
Large Extension Table................................................... 5
Attaching the Knee Lifter (only for applicable model) ... 5
Stitch Chart.................................................................... 5
Machine Operating Buttons........................................... 6
Selecting Patterns ......................................................... 7
Function keys and LCD Display .................................... 7
Presser Foot Lifter......................................................... 8
Changing the Presser Foot ........................................... 8
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ..................... 8
Presser Foot Pressure Dial ........................................... 8
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension ...................... 9-10
Straight stitch............................................................ 9
Zigzag stitch ........................................................... 10
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog.............................. 11
Optic Magnifier ............................................................ 11
Changing the Needle................................................... 12
Selecting Thread and Needles.................................... 12
Setting the Spool of Thread ........................................ 13
Extra spool pin ............................................................ 13
Bobbin Winding ........................................................... 13
Winding the bobbin...................................................... 14
Inserting the bobbin..................................................... 15
Threading the Machine................................................ 16
Needle Threader ......................................................... 17
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread.................................... 18
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing ................................................. 19
Starting to sew ....................................................... 19
Sewing from the edge of thick fabric...................... 19
Changing sewing direction ..................................... 20
Securing seam ....................................................... 20
Auto Thread Cutting .................................................... 20
Using Seam Guides .................................................... 21
Turning a square corner ......................................... 21
Altering the Needle Drop Position ............................... 22
Altering the Stitch Length ............................................ 22
Straight Stitch.............................................................. 23
Lock-a-matic Stitch...................................................... 23
Locking Stitch.............................................................. 23
Triple Stretch Stitch ..................................................... 24
Stretch Stitch ............................................................... 24
Saddle Stitch ............................................................... 24
Zigzag Stitches............................................................ 25
Altering the Stitch Width.............................................. 25
Altering the Stitch Length ............................................ 25
Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch.................................... 26
Multiple Zigzag Stitch .................................................. 26
Overedge Stitch........................................................... 26
Double Overedge Stitch .............................................. 27
Knit Stitch .................................................................... 27
Attaching Elastic.......................................................... 27
Buttonholes ................................................................. 28
Square Buttonhole..................................................28-32
Using the stabilizer plate ........................................ 31
Adjusting the width and density for buttonholes..... 32
Round-end Buttonhole ................................................ 32
Keyhole Buttonhole ..................................................... 32
Stretch Buttonhole....................................................... 32
Corded Buttonhole ...................................................... 33
Darning Stitch.............................................................. 34
Tacking ........................................................................ 35
Eyelet........................................................................... 36
Zipper Sewing ........................................................ 37-39
Blind Hemming ............................................................ 40
Button Sewing ............................................................. 41
Gathering..................................................................... 41
DECORATIVE STITCHING
Patchwork Piecing....................................................... 42
Shelltuck...................................................................... 43
Applique ...................................................................... 43
Fringing........................................................................ 44
Drawn Work................................................................. 44
Cross Stitch ................................................................. 45
Fagoting....................................................................... 45
Scallop Stitch .............................................................. 46
Smocking..................................................................... 46
Stippling....................................................................... 47
Clasp Stitches ............................................................. 47
Pintucking.................................................................... 48
Satin Stitches .............................................................. 48
Twin Needle Sewing...............................................49-50
MACHINE SETTINGS
Machine Setting Mode ................................................ 51
Entering the setting mode ...................................... 51
Buzzer sound setting.............................................. 51
Needle stop position setting................................... 51
Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns .......................... 51
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ..................... 52
Installing the Bobbin Holder ........................................ 52
Problems and Warning Signs...................................... 53
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 54
Stitch Chart.................................................................. 55

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NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts
Upper thread guide
Bobbin winding tension disk
Spool holder (large)
Spool pin
Hole for additional spool pin
Bobbin winder spindle
Bobbin winder stopper
Bobbin thread holder/cutter
LCD display
Function keys
Speed control slider
Thread cutter button
Knee lifter hole (applicable models
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Needle up/down button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
Start/stop button
Extension table (Accessory box)
Thread cutter
Face cover
Thread tension dial
Presser foot pressure dial
Thread take-up lever
Lower thread guide
Needle clamp screw
Needle
Presser foot
Hook cover release button
Hook cover plate
Needle plate
Feed dogs
Foot holder
Thumbscrew
Lever
Needle threader
Buttonhole lever
Carrying handle
Hole for stitch chart
Free-arm
Drop feed lever
Presser foot lifter
Machine socket
Foot control jack
Power switch
Ventilation openings
Handwheel
Feed balancing dial
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* Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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