Necchi L234A User manual

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Instruction Manual
L234A

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Important safety instructions
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed,
including the following:
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.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock,
or injury to persons:
1. Read the instruction carefully before you use the machine
2. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine and hand it
over if you give the machine to a third party.
3. Use the machine only in dry locations.
4. Never leave the machine unattended with children or elderly people due to
they may not be able to estimate the risk.
5. 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.
6. Children shall not play with the appliance.
7. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
8. Alwaysswitcho󰀨themachineifyoucarryoutpreparationforwork(change
the needle, feed the yarn through the machine, change the footer, etc.).
9. Always unplug the machine if you leave it unattended, to avoid injury by
expediently switch on the machine.
10. Always unplug the machine if you changing the lamp or carry out
maintenance(oiling,cleaning).
11. Don't use the machine if it’s wet or in humid environment.
12. Never pull at the cord, always unplug the machine by gripping the plug.
13. If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the
manufactureroritsserviceagentorasimilarlyqualiedperson,inorderto
avoid a hazard.

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14. Never place anything on the pedal.
15. Never use the machine if the air vents are blocked, keep the air vents of the
machine and the foot pedal free from dust, fusel and leftovers.
16. The machine must only be used with designated foot controller, in order
to avoid a hazard. If the foot controller is damaged or broken, it must be
replacedbythemanufactureroritsserviceagentorasimilarlyqualied
person.
17.Thesoundpressurelevelatnormaloperationissmallerthan78dB(A).
18. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use
separate collection facilities.
19. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection
systems available.
20.Ifelectricalappliancesaredisposedofinlandllsordumps,hazardous
substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain,
damaging your health and well-being.
21. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated
to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.
22.Theapplianceisnottobeused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.(ForoutsideEurope)
23.Childrenbeingsupervisednottoplaywiththeappliance.(Foroutside
Europe)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
Be sure to use the sewing machine in the temperature range from 5ºC to 40ºC.
If the temperature is excessively low, the machine can fail to operate normally.
To carry the sewing machine, hold the carrying handle with your hand, and
support the sewing machine with the other hand.

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Contents
Machine Introduction VII
Principal parts of the machine .................................................................................. 1
Frontandsideofmachine...................................................................................................... 1
Accessories ................................................................................................................ 2
Inside of machine ................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting machine to power source ..................................................................... 3
Polarized plug information...................................................................................................... 3
Footcontrol ............................................................................................................................ 3
Setting up the telescopic thread stand .................................................................... 4
Open and close the front cover................................................................................. 4
Remove and replace the at bed extension ............................................................ 5
Presser foot lifter........................................................................................................ 5
Freearmsewing..................................................................................................................... 5
Removetheatbedextension............................................................................................... 5
Replacetheatbedextension............................................................................................... 5
Changing the needles ................................................................................................ 6
Changing the presser foot......................................................................................... 7
How to use the upper cutter...................................................................................... 7
Deactivate the upper cutter.................................................................................................... 7
Reactivate the upper cutter .................................................................................................... 7
Attach the 2–thread overlock converter .................................................................. 8
Remove the 2-thread overlock converter ............................................................................... 8
Machine Settings 9
Getting ready to sew ................................................................................................ 10
Whatneedleandthreadtousewithdi󰀨erentfabrics........................................................... 10
General threading information ............................................................................................. 10
Threadingtheupperlooper(red) ......................................................................................... 11
Threadingthelowerlooper(yellow) ..................................................................................... 12
Threadingtheleftneedle(purple) ........................................................................................ 14
Threadingtherightneedle(green)....................................................................................... 15
Waste collector ......................................................................................................... 16
Install the waste collector ..................................................................................................... 16
Remove the waste collector ................................................................................................. 16
Thread tension.......................................................................................................... 17
Di󰀨erential feed adjustment .................................................................................... 19
Presser foot pressure adjustment .......................................................................... 20
Stitch width settings ................................................................................................ 21
Stitch length settings............................................................................................... 21
Stitch nger lever setting ........................................................................................ 22
Stitch Chart 23
Stitch chart................................................................................................................ 24
Stitch overview ..................................................................................................................... 24