Necchi NC-204D User manual

Instruction Manual
NC-204D

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed,
including the following:
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.
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 as 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 off 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 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 it's service agent or a similarly qualied person, in order to
avoid a hazard.
14. Never place anything on the pedal.
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Important safety instructions

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 75dB(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
Principal parts of the machine ............................................................................................... 1
Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 2
Standard................................................................................................................................................. 2
Connecting machine to power source................................................................................... 3
Polarized plug information ..................................................................................................................... 3
Foot control ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Foot controller with needle up and down feature................................................................................... 3
Machine Setup
Sewing table ............................................................................................................................. 5
Free arm................................................................................................................................................. 5
Two-step presser foot lifter .................................................................................................... 5
Install the extension table....................................................................................................... 6
Adjusting the presser foot pressure...................................................................................... 6
Winding the bobbin ................................................................................................................. 7
Inserting the bobbin ................................................................................................................ 9
Threading the upper thread .................................................................................................. 10
Bringing up the bobbin thread ............................................................................................. 13
Replacing the needle ............................................................................................................. 14
Matching needle/fabric/thread ............................................................................................. 15
Changing the presser foot .................................................................................................... 16
Remove the presser foot...................................................................................................................... 16
Attach the presser foot......................................................................................................................... 16
Remove and insert the presser foot holder.......................................................................................... 16
Insert the edge/quilting guide............................................................................................................... 16
To raise or drop the feed dogs ............................................................................................. 17
Thread tension ....................................................................................................................... 18
Instruction
LCD screen ............................................................................................................................. 20
Operation buttons.................................................................................................................. 21
Selecting stitch ...................................................................................................................... 28
Memory function buttons ..................................................................................................... 29
Memory program.................................................................................................................... 30
Combine stitches.................................................................................................................................. 30
Recalling and sewing the memorized stitches..................................................................................... 31
Inserting stitches.................................................................................................................................. 32
Editing stitches ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Clearing stitches .................................................................................................................................. 33
Repeat setting ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Stitch Chart
Stitch chart ............................................................................................................................. 35
Direct Pattern Group ........................................................................................................................... 35
Regular Pattern Group ........................................................................................................................ 35
Alphabet Group-Block style ................................................................................................................ 38
Alphabet Group-Script style ................................................................................................................ 38
Alphabet Group-Outline style ............................................................................................................. 38
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Sewing Basics
Straight stitch......................................................................................................................... 40
Changing the needle position .............................................................................................................. 40
Zigzag stitch ........................................................................................................................... 41
Starting to sew ....................................................................................................................... 42
Useful skills ............................................................................................................................ 44
Reverse sewing.................................................................................................................................... 44
Sewing curves...................................................................................................................................... 44
Sewing corners .................................................................................................................................... 45
Sewing stretch fabrics.......................................................................................................................... 45
Sewing thin fabrics............................................................................................................................... 45
Sewing heavy fabric............................................................................................................................. 46
Utility Stitches
Stretch stitch .......................................................................................................................... 48
Straight stretch stitch ........................................................................................................................... 48
Zigzag stretch stitch ............................................................................................................................. 48
Sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape .............................................................................. 49
Overcasting stitch.................................................................................................................. 50
Using the all purpose foot .................................................................................................................... 50
Using the overcasting foot ................................................................................................................... 50
Blind Hem ............................................................................................................................... 51
Buttonhole stitch ................................................................................................................... 52
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics................................................................................................ 55
Bar tack stitch ........................................................................................................................ 56
Darning stitch......................................................................................................................... 57
Eyelet stitch ............................................................................................................................ 59
Button sewing ........................................................................................................................ 60
Zipper insertion...................................................................................................................... 61
Inserting a centered zipper .................................................................................................................. 61
Inserting a side zipper.......................................................................................................................... 62
Satin stitch sewing ................................................................................................................ 63
Gathering ................................................................................................................................ 64
Gathered fabric .................................................................................................................................... 64
To gather and attach gathered fabric in one step ................................................................................ 64
Smocking ................................................................................................................................ 65
Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming .................................................... 66
Preparation for embroidering and monogramming.............................................................................. 66
Darning................................................................................................................................................. 67
Embroidery........................................................................................................................................... 67
Monogramming .................................................................................................................................... 67
Quilting ................................................................................................................................... 68
Using the edge/quilting guide............................................................................................................... 68
Joining the pieces of the fabric ............................................................................................................ 68
Patchwork stitching .............................................................................................................................. 69
Applique.................................................................................................................................. 70
Fagoting .................................................................................................................................. 70
Scallop stitch.......................................................................................................................... 71
Scallop edging...................................................................................................................................... 71
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Scallop hem ......................................................................................................................................... 71
Cording.................................................................................................................................... 72
Single cording ...................................................................................................................................... 72
Striple cording ...................................................................................................................................... 72
Narrow hemming.................................................................................................................... 73
Walking foot............................................................................................................................ 74
Twin needle ............................................................................................................................. 75
Maintenance and Trouble shooting
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 78
Clean the hook ..................................................................................................................................... 78
Clean the machine surface .................................................................................................................. 78
Warning Function................................................................................................................... 79
Warning beeping sound ....................................................................................................................... 79
Instruction message display ................................................................................................................ 79
Trouble shooting guide ......................................................................................................... 80
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Machine Introduction

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①Take-up lever
②Presser foot pressure dial
③Operation buttons
④Thread cutter
⑤Sewing table and accessory box
⑥Tension dial
⑦Speed adjustment slider
⑧Bobbin winder spindle
⑨Bobbin winder stopper
⑩LCD screen
⑪Pattern group switch button
⑫Operation buttons
⑬Quick reference plate
⑭Needle threader
⑮Needle plate
⑯Needle clamp screw
⑰Presser foot
⑱Bobbin cover
⑲Horizontal spool pin
⑳Second spool pin hole
㉑Handwheel
㉒Main power switch
㉓Power cord socket
㉔Foot control connector
㉕Bobbin thread guide
㉖Upper thread guide
㉗Handle
㉘Electronic buttonhole foot socket
㉙Presser foot lifter
㉚Drop feed lever
Principal parts of the machine

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Accessories
Most accessories are stored in
the accessory box. The electronic
buttonhole foot, walking foot,
extension table and soft cover
can be found aside of the packing
styrofoam.
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①All purpose foot (already installed)
②Zipper foot
③Satin stitch foot
④Button sewing foot
⑤Blind hem foot
⑥Overcasting foot
⑦Hemmer foot
⑧Gathering foot
⑨Cording foot
⑩Quilting foot
⑪Darning/embroidery foot
⑫Bobbin (4x) (1x already installed)
⑬Spool holder (Large)
⑭Spool holder (Small)
⑮Spool pin felt
⑯Second spool pin
⑰L-screwdriver
⑱Edge/quilting guide
⑲Pack of Needle: 3x single needles
(75/11, 90/14, 100/16)
⑳Seam ripper/brush
㉑Twin needle (80/12, 2.5mm
distance)
㉒Electronic buttonhole foot
㉓Walking foot
㉔Extension table
㉕Soft cover