Ningbo Stitch4you User manual

Instruction Manual
Stitch4you compact Sewing Machine
Before using the machine for the first time, read through these operating instructions carefully and
follow the safety advice!
This product may only be used as directed in the operating instructions and for the intended purposes.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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Contents
About Instruction manual..............................................................................................5
Contents .......................................................................................................................1
Package contents .........................................................................................................3
Threading the sewing machine...................................................................................12
Safety information.........................................................................................................4
Bobbing winding .........................................................................................................10
Replacing the bobbin ..................................................................................................11
Bring up the lower thread ...........................................................................................15
Sewing function ............................................................................................................9
Device parts..................................................................................................................2
Proper use ....................................................................................................................6
Electrical connection.....................................................................................................7
Selection of stitches pattern .........................................................................................8
Adjusting the upper thread tension.............................................................................16
Buttonhole ..................................................................................................................20
Replacing needle........................................................................................................21
Removing and fitting the presser foot.........................................................................18
Sewing........................................................................................................................17
Faults and solutions....................................................................................................22

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BACK
FRONT
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Device parts
Bobbin cover
Needle holder screw
Thread guide
Hand wheel
Spool pin
Thread guide
Reel cover
Upper thread tension dial
Thread cutter
Presser foot holder
Presser foot
Pattern selection dial
Bobbin spindle
Thread take up
Feeder teeth
Presser foot holder screw
Speed control switch
Reverse lever
DC input
Main power switch
Foot pedal input
Presser foot lever
Foot release lever
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Instuction manua l
SP- 030 mini sewin g machin e
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Package contents
Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If anything
is missing, please contact the distributor within 14 days of purchase.
Mini sewing machine Instruction manual
Power adapter
Accessories
2 bobbins Needle threader 1 Needle 1 Buttonhole foot
Packaging film can be swallowed or used improperly. Therefore, there is a risk
of suffocation!
Keep packaging material such as plastic film or plastic bags away from children.
Before us ing the machi ne for th e first ti me, read through the se operating instructions ca reful ly and
follo w the safety adv ice!
This pro duct may only be us ed as direc ted in the o perating i nstructio ns and for the inte nded purposes.
Pleas e keep th ese instr uctio ns in a safe place f or futur e refere nce.
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Safety information
While sewing, please follow the basic safety precausion as below,
Danger–in order to reduce the risk of electric shock
1. When you leave the sewing machine unattended, unplug it to prevent accidents.
Unplug the sewing machine before any cleaning or finishing your work.
2. Switch off the machine before power parts maintenance work.
Warning-in order to reduce the risk of burns, fires, electric
shocks or personal injuries
`4.In the absence of guardianship, never let children or disabled people use sewing
machine
12. When sewing, do not hold the fabric tight or pull the fabric. The needles could
15. Keep sewing machine out of reach of children.
10. Do not use damaged needle plate, or it will cause needle break.
bend or break.
11. Do not use bent needles.
13. Switch off and unplug the sewing machine before threading the needle,
changing the needle, setting the presser foot.
5. Do not use the sewing machine outdoors.
6. Do not use the sewing machine in spray or oxygen storage area.
1. Do not play sewing machine as a toy. Children should be kept away from the
appliance and the mains cable.
2. Please use this sewing machine follow the instruction manual, do not use any
accessories other than those supplied.
4. Do not drop anything into the gap of the sewing machine, also do not plunge
anything into the gap of the sewing machine.
3. If the machine or mains cable is damaged, or machine does not run, or fallen into
the water, do not use the machine any more, please contact the service center or
another suitably qualified specialist workshop to check and repair.
9. Be careful when using the moving parts of the machine, especiall the needle.
7. When you want to disconnect the power supply of the sewing machine, please
turn the main power switch to “O” (O means off), and then unplug the machine.
8. When you unplug the machine, always take hold of the plug itself, not the cable.

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About instruction manual
About Instruction manual
Before using the machine for the fi rst time, read through these operating
instructions carefully and follow the safety advice!
This product may only be used as directed in the operating instructions
and for the intended purposes.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
If you pass on the machine to another party it is essential that you also
provide the operating instructions!
Explanation of symbols
This signal word indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol gives you useful additional information on assembly or operation.
Declaration of conformity (see section ‘Declaration of conformity’):
Products that feature this symbol meet the requirements of the EC
directives.
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Protection class II
Electrical appliances in protection class II are electrical
appliances that permanently have double and/or reinforced
insulation and do not have any connection options for a
protective earth. The housing of an electrical appliance in
protection class II that is enclosed in insulated material can
partially or fully act as the additional or reinforced insulation.
Indoor use
Devices with this symbol are only suitable for use indoors.
Sewing tips to make your work easier.

Electrical connection
Risk of injury!
There is a risk of injury from accidental operation of the foot control.
Once you have finished working or before you start maintenance, always turn off
and unplug the machine.
Electrical connection
1. Use AC power supply 2. Use batteries
Connect the DC input socket on he back
of the sewing machine, and then connect
the adapter to the main power supply.
Turn the sewing machine on its side on
a flat surface and remove the battery
cover. Insert 4 AA batteries into the
compartment and put the battery cover
back on.
Foot pedal connection
Connect the foot pedal to the sewing
machine by inserting the jack into the
foot pedal input socket in the back of
the sewing machine. And place the
pedal to the ground in order to control
the machine conveniently.
3. The machine can’t work if the
batteries not install in a right way.
Please follow the instruction.
1. Make sure that the power switch is in
the OFF position and the speed control
switch is in the STOP position, when
inserting or changing the batteries.
batteries or the adapter. It’s not
necessary to use both at once.
Otherwise, the machine will be hardly
damaged. Make sure remove the
batteries before using the power
adapter.
2. The sewing machine can use either
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Proper use
Proper use
Your appliance offers a number of options for usage:
The sewing machine can be used to join and finish seams on lightweight to
heavy material.
Maximum thickness of cloth sewed by this model is 5 layers of 12oz jean.
Over this thickness may cause damage of the sewing machine.
The machine can handle textiles, composite fabrics and thin leather.
The product is intended for private use only and not for industrial/commercial use.
Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use:
Do not modify the product without our consent and do not use any additional
equipment which we have not approved or supplied.
Use only spare parts and accessories that we have supplied or approved.
Heed all the information in these operating instructions, especially the safety
information. Any other use is deemed improper and can cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not use the machine in extreme environmental conditions.
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Declaration of conformity
We hereby declares that the product conforms to the following European
requirements:
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Stitch patterns
Selection of stitch pattern
1. Stitch pattern selection function
This machine has 12 kinds of stitch patterns, you can use
the pattern selection dial to select the stitch you want.
Rotating the dial, make sure the pattern you want it lined
up with the mark.
Before changing the stitch, always make sure that the needle is at its highest
position by turning the hand wheel towards you. And then turn the pattern
selection dial to select the pattern you want. Do not turn the pattern selection
dial while sewing.
When the needle in the fabric, never turn the pattern selection dial, otherwise, the
needle may bend or break, the machine will be damaged, there is even a risk of
personal injury.
Stitch
Model
Presser
foot
Purpose
Straight stitch
Standard foot
Blind stitch Buttonhole
Buttonhole
presser foot
Zigzag stitch
Standard foot
Shorter stitch
Longer stitch
Blind
hemming Buttonhole Hemming
Applique
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2. Reverse stitching
Reverse stitching/Cutting thread/Free arm
Reverse stitching can be only used in straight stitch
Sew forward as usual, and then press and hold down
the reverse stitch lever to sew backward. The
length of the reverse stitch depend on the pressure
on the lever, when pressing to the bottom, the length
of the stitch is maximum.
3. Cutting thread
Cut the thread with the thread cutter at the lamp
cover of the sewing machine. Pull and tighten the
thread to the cutter, it will be easy for cutting the
thread.
Leave around 15cm of the thread hanging
from the eye of the needle, it will be helpful
for next work.
4. Controlling the sewing speed
Slide the speed control switch to the SLOW or
FAST, the machine will work slower or faster. This
switch also can control the START and STOP of the
sewing machine.
5. Sewing with free arm
The free arm enables you to sew tube-shaped piece
more easily.
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Bobbin winding
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You can use the sewing machine to wind thread onto the bobbins easily
1. Raise the spool pin , place reel and the
reel cover on it.
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The spool pin can be adjusted up
and down to match the different
thread reel in order to keep the
sewing smoothly.
2. Route the thread from the reel around the
bobbin winder thread guide , feed the end
of the thread through the hole in the bobbin,
as illustrated, and wind the thread around
the bobbin a few times by hand. Place the
bobbin on the spindle .
3. Move the bobbins spindle to the right
towards the winding stop until you hear it
click into the place. Hold on to the end of
the thread and press the foot pedal or turn
the speed control switch to the right side
to start winding.
The spindle will stop automatically
once the spool with enough thread.
4. Move the bobbin spindle to the left and
remove the bobbin, cut the end of the thread
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Replacing the bobbin
Remove the bobbin
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you
until the needle is in its highest position.
Raise the presser foot lever . Slide the
bobbin cover forward.
2.Take out the bobbin from the bobbin
holder.
Insert the bobbin
1. Hold the bobbin between the thumb
and index finger, and leave about 15cm
of the thread hanging out. Then put the
bobbin into the bobbin holder, pull the
thread, it can be turned anti-clockwise.
2. As shown, pass the thread from right
side to left side through the tension
spring. (Slot A)
3. As shown, pull out the thread from
slot B, make sure that around 15cm of
the thread is hanging out.
4. Replace the bobbin cover plate .
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Threading the sewing machine
Threading upper thread
Please read the following instructions carefully as an incorrect sequence
or thread guiding can lead to broken threads, missed stitches and gathered
fabric.
When the presser foot is lifted, the tension
discs on the upper thread tension regulator
are opened, the thread will run through the
tension discs from the bottom, the upper
thread will sew with tension like this.
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1.Before threading the needle, raise the needle to its
highest position by turning the hand wheel .
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2. Raise the presser foot lever to the upper position.
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3. Put the reel and reel cover into the spool pin .
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4. Feed the thread through the thread guide from
the reel.
It’s better to develop a habit
of turning the hand wheel
toward you (as shown),
especially when the upper
thread is already threaded.
Otherwise, the machine will
be knotted by the thread in
the hook.
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Threading the sewing machine
5. As shown, pull the thread down into the tension
regulator.
Unlike the tension discs on most sewing
machines, the tension discs on the upper
thread tension regulator are not visible, so
checking very carefully that the thread is
between the tension discs.
6.Then pass the thread between the tension discs of
the upper thread tension regulator.
Turn the hand wheel, if necessary, in order to
raise the thread take-up.
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7. Then insert the thread from right to the left in the
hook of the thread take-up .
8. As shown, pass the thread through the thread guide
on the needle holder. Finally take the thread through
the eye of the needle.
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Diagram of the upper thread guide
The diagram summarises the route of the upper thread. The numbers indicate the
sequence of the steps in the threading process.
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Bringing up the lower thread
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2. As shown, raise the presser foot lever .
3.Hold the upper thread loosely in your left hand and
turn the hand wheel towards you with your right hand
until the needle has moved down and back up again.
4.Pull the upper thread upwards slightly so that the
lower thread forms a loop.
5. Pull a length of about 15cm of both threads towards
the back under the presser foot.
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1. As shown, turn the hand wheel towards you with
your right hand until the needle is in the uppermost
position.
It’s better to develop a habit of turning the hand wheel toward you
(as shown), especially when the upper thread is already threaded.
Otherwise, the machine will be knotted by the thread in the hook.
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Adjusting the upper thread tension
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The tension is created by the discs through which the thread is guided.
The pressure on these discs is controlled by the upper thread tension
regulator . The higher the number, the higher the tension.
thread tension discs reduce tension increase tension
An upper thread tension fo 3-4 is ideal for most sewing work.
The upper thread tension is not activated until the presser foot is lowered.
There are a number of reasons why you might need to adjust the tension.
For example, different tensions are required for different fabrics.
The tension you require depends on the strength and thickness of the fabric,
the number of layers of fabric you want to sew and the type of stitch you
choose. Please make sure that the tension of the upper and lower threads
match, as otherwise the fabric may gather. We recommend that you carry
out a test on a scrap of fabric before starting work.
Correct stitching
upper thread
lower thread
lower fabric layer
upper fabric layer
As shown, the tension of the upper and lower thread
should be sufficient to ensure that the threads interlace
in the middle of the fabric. The fabric remains smooth
and does not pucker.
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Incorrect types of stitching
Incorrect types of stitching
Upper thread is too tight and pulls the lower thread up.
The lower thread is visible on the upper fabric layer.
Solution:
Reduce the upper thread
tension by turning the
upper thread tension
regulator to a lower number.
reduce tension
Upper thread is too loose. The lower thread pulls the
upper thread down. The upper thread is visible on the
underside of the fabric layer.
Solution:
Increase the upper thread
tension by turning the upper
thread tension regulator to
a lower number.
increase tension
lower fabric layer
upper fabric layer
lower fabric layer
upper fabric layer
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Risk of damage!
Sewing
If you are not sure whether the thread tension or stitch type, for example, is
correct, test the settings on a swatch.
The fabric will run through automatically under the presser foot. It should
not be held fast or pulled by hand, but should only be gently guided so that
the stitches go in the desired direction.
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Switch on the main switch .
When changing the stitch type, always move the needle to its highest position by
turning the hand wheel toward you. Raise the presser foot lever.
Push the fabric sufficiently far under the presser foot . Make sure there is a length
of around 10cm of the upper and lower thread behind the needle.
Lower the presser foot lever . Holding the thread with your left hand, turn the hand
wheel towards you and lower the needle to the point on the fabric where you want
to start sewing.
Press the foot pedal or slide the speed switch to right to start sewing.
While sewing, guide the fabric gently by hand.
Sew a few reverse stitches by actuating the reverser lever in order to fix the first
stitches in place.
Selecting the right needle
Using a defective needle can cause damage to the material.
− Replace defective needles immediately.
The number indicating the needle thickness is written on the shaft. The
higher the number, the thicker the needle.
It’s better to develop a habit of turning the hand wheel toward you
(as shown), especially when the upper thread is already threaded.
Otherwise, the machine will be knotted by the thread in the hook.
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Removing and fitting the presser foot
Raising and lowering the presser foot
Raise or lower the presser foot lever in order to
move the presser foot up or down.
Position 1: The presser foot presses the fabric onto
the feeders and the thread tension is activated. You
can start sewing.
Position 2: The presser foot is in the top position and
the thread tension is deactivated. You can take the
fabric out of the machine, put it in the machine, or
change the presser foot.
Removing and fitting the presser foot
Removal
- Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle
has reached its highest position.
- Lift the presser foot by raising the presser foot lever
to the highest position.
- The presser foot will drop out if you push the foot
release lever behind the presser foot holder.
Fitting
- Fit the presser foot so that the pin on the foot is
directly under the groove of the foot holder.
- Lower the presser foot lever as shown, push the
sewing foot release lever upwards, the sewing foot
will click into place.
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Replacing the needle
Replacing the needle
Risk of injury!
There is a risk of injury from accidental operation of the foot control or speed switch.
- Once you have finished working or before you start maintenance, always turn off
and unplug the machine.
- Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle has reached its highest position.
- Loosen the needle holding screw by turning it (anticlockwise) towards you.
- Remove the needle from the needle holder.
- Insert a new needle with the flat side facing backwards. Push the needle upwards
until can go no further.
- Tighten the needle holding screw again (by turning it clockwise).
the flat side of the needle
facing backwards
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