Ovela 20S User manual

OVELA 20S SEWING
MACHINE
OV200SSWWPA

Important Safety Instructions
• Read this user guide carefully before operating the sewing machine and save for
future reference.
• This machine is for household use only.
• When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed in order
to reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons, including the
following:
• The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
• Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and
before cleaning.
• This machine 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 the 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.
Warning - To r e d u c e t h e r i s k o f b u r n s , fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
• Always unplug before re-lamping. Ensure the replacement bulb is rated at 0.06W
3.2V.
• Do not allow children to play with the sewing machine. Close supervision is
necessary when using the machine near children.
• This machine should only be used for its intended purpose, as described in this user
guide. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug or if it is not working
properly. If it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water, cease use
immediately and contact Kogan.com for support.
• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation
openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free of lint, dust and loose
fabrics.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the
sewing machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to
break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push the fabric while stitching, as this may deflect the needle,
causing it to break.
SAFETY & WARNINGS

• Always switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needle
area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin,
changing the presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing
covers, lubrication or when making any other user servicing adjustments.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
• To d i s c o n n e c t , t u r n a l l c o n t r o l s t o t h e o f f p o s i t i o n , t h e n r e m o ve t h e p l u g f r o m t h e
electrical outlet.
• Never unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• The sound pressure level under normal operation conditions is greater than or
equal to 72db.
• Never place anything on the foot controller.

Sewing machine
Foot controller
Bobbin (x2)
Thread spool (x2)
Needle #14
Needle threader
Buttonhole foot
Power cord
COMPONENTS

1
Thread tension dial
2
Thread take-up lever
3
Thread cutter
4
Reverse lever
5
Removable extension bed
6
Bobbin winder stopper
7
Pattern selection dial
8
Power/Speed control switch
OVERVIEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
Presser bar
10
Presser foot holder
11
Presser foot screw
12
Feed dogs
13
Bobbin cover plate
14
Bobbin cover release button
15
Needle clamp and screw
16
Needle
17
Presser foot release lever
18
Needle plate
19
Presser foot
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

20
Bobbin winder
27
Foot controller
21
Carry handle
28
Faceplate
22
Handwheel
29
Spool pin
23
Main switch
30
Thread spool
24
Foot controller socket
31
Light switch
25
Power cord socket
32
Presser foot lever
26
Power cord
33
Bobbin
20
21
22
23
24
25
28
29
30
31
32
33
26
27

Removing/Installing Extension Bed
• To r e m o v e t h e e x t e n s i o n b e d f r o m t h e m a c h i n e , h o l d i t f i r m l y a n d p u l l i t t o w a r d t h e
left.
• Once removed, you will have access to the free arm. This allows you to sew pants
or sleeve hems, as well as other hard-to-reach areas.
• The inside of the removable extension bed can be used to store the machine's
accessories.
• To o p e n t h e a c c e s s o r y s t o r a g e c o m p a r t m e n t , f l i p t h e c o v e r d o w n , a s s h o w n .
• To i n s t a l l t h e removable extension bed, hold it in your left hand and push it firmly
toward the right. Place your right hand at the right side of the machine to stabilize it
as you push the extension bed in place.
ASSEMBLY
Open
Open
Close

Connecting Power Cord and Foot Controller
• Connect the power cord to the sewing machine power cord socket.
• Connect the power cord plug to a power outlet.
• Connect the foot controller to the sewing machine foot controller socket.
• To t u r n t h e s e w i n g m a c h i n e o n , m o ve t h e P o we r / S p e e d c o n t r o l switch to either the
“L” or “H” position.
• Set it to “L” to sew at slower speeds or set it to “H” to sew at higher speeds.
• Once the machine is threaded and ready to sew, lower the presser foot and step on
the foot controller to begin sewing.
• When finished sewing move the Power/Speed control switch to the “Off” position.
OFF
H
L

Inserting/Changing Needles
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear or causing problems.
• To i n s e r t a n e w n e e d l e , f i r s t t u r n t h e sewing machine off.
• Loosen the needle clamp screw.
• Remove the old needle and discard it.
• Insert the new needle, with the flat side toward the back, as far up as it will go.
• Ensure your new needle is in perfect condition.
• Tighten the needle clamp screw securely.
If you experience any of the following you should replace your needle immediately:
ABent needles
BDamaged points
CBlunt needles

Presser foot lever
• The presser foot lever is used to raise and lower the presser foot.
• Raise the presser foot lever before beginning to thread the machine, to ensure that
the machine is properly threaded and when removing fabric once finished sewing.
• Lower the presser foot lever after setting fabric under the presser foot, to begin
sewing.
Removing / Attaching the Presser Foot
Ensure the sewing is switched off and the needle is in its highest position.
• Removing the Presser Foot: Raise the presser foot. Press the presser foot lever,
located in back of the Presser Foot Holder and the foot will disengage.
• Attaching the Presser Foot:Raise the presser foot. Place the foot under the
presser foot holder, then lower the presser foot holder until the cut-out is directly
above the pin. The presser foot will engage automatically.

Winding the Bobbin
• Put a spool of thread on the spool pin.
• Guide the thread through the bobbin winder tension disk on the upper side of the
machine.
• Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder pin, wind the thread clockwise around bobbin
several times.
• Push the bobbin to the left.
• Switch the sewing machine on to start winding the thread.
• Switch off the machine to stop winding after an appropriate amount of thread has
been wound onto the bobbin.
• Push bobbin away from the bobbin winder stop, take bobbin off the pin and cut the
thread.
OFF

Caution:
• During bobbin winding, ensure there is no thread on the needle/take up lever.
• Remove any thread off from it before winding the bobbin.
• Before winding then bobbin, raise the presser foot.
Inserting the Bobbin
• Remove the bobbin cover plate.
• Place the bobbin into the bobbin case.
• Pull the thread to check that the bobbin turns in a counter-clockwise direction. If it
turns in a clockwise direction, remove it from the bobbin case, turn it over and
replace it in the bobbin case.
• Pull the thread tail again to ensure that it moves in a counter-clockwise direction.
Important!
Use only metal bobbins in this sewing machine. The tension on the bobbin thread is
operated magnetically. Therefore, the metal bobbin is required. Using transparent or plastic
bobbins, though they may seem to fit in the machine, will not allow the machine to function
properly and the stitch result will be unsatisfactory. Using metal bobbins will provide correct
stitch results.

Threading the Upper Thread
• Ensure the sewing machine is off before threading the machine.
• Start by raising the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward
you (counter-clockwise) and continue turning until the needle just starts to
descend.
• Raise the presser foot lever, which will release the tension of the machine.
• Tu r n t h e handwheel toward you until the needle and take-up lever are in their
highest positions.
• Place the spool base, thread and spool cap onto the spool pin.
• If the thread spool is smaller in size, the spool pin can remain in a horizontal
position.
Note:
If the presser foot is not raised to release the tension, it will result in a large thread jam
on the underside of the fabric when you start to sew.
Presser
foot lifter
Hand
wheel

• If the thread spool is larger in size and does not feed properly when it is placed onto
the spool pin horizontally, move the spool pin to the vertical position.
• If the vertical position is used, loosen the spool cap slightly or completely remove it,
so that it doesn't prevent the spool from turning while sewing.
Note:
If the thread spool has a slit on the end of it, put that end toward the right so that the
thread doesn't get caught on it while sewing.
or

Thread the machine with your left hand while firmly gripping the thread with your right hand
in the order shown:
1. Guide the thread through the thread guide at the top of the machine.
2. Pull the thread into the tension discs by pulling the thread down into the channel,
as shown.
3. Follow the inside of the channel, looping the thread down and back up again.
4. Pass the thread through the thread take-up lever from right to left.
5. Place the thread into the thread guide.
6. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back.

Raising the Bobbin Thread
• Before you start to sew, you will need to draw up the bobbin thread.
• Raise the presser foot lever.
• Holding the needle thread loosely with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward
you (counter-clockwise) with your right hand, first lowering the needle and
continuing until the needle comes to its highest position.
• Lightly pull up the top thread and pick up the bobbin thread, which will appear
through the needle plate slot.
• Pull both the top and bobbin thread together toward the back of the machine,
under the presser foot, leaving approximately 15cm clear.
• Replace the bobbin cover plate.

Needle/Fabric/Thread Guide
There are various styles of needles available for your machine, depending on the type of
fabric you are sewing. Be sure to use the correct style and size of needle to achieve the best
results.
The most common needle styles are regular point and ball point. The most commonly used
sizes are: 11/80, 14/90 and 16/100. The smaller the number is, the smaller the needle size is.
The larger the number is, the larger the needle is. Use smaller size needles for lighter weight
fabrics and larger size needle for heavier fabrics.
The chart below offers some suggestions for matching thread type and needle type with
various fabrics, for best results.
Regular point needles are designed for use with fabrics that are woven, such as cotton, linen,
silk, denim or twill. The style number for this needle is 2020.
Ball point needles are designed for use with fabrics that are stretch knit, such as spandex, t-
shirt knit or tricot. The style number for this needle is 2045.
Fabric
Thread
Needle Style
Needle Size
Lightweight: taffeta,
organdy, batiste
All purpose thread;
Silk thread
2020
11
Medium weight:
linen, challis, chintz,
cotton
All purpose thread;
Silk thread
2020
14
Medium heavy:
tweed, denim,
corduroy
All purpose thread;
Heavy duty cotton
2020
14 or 16
Knit: stretch woven,
spandex, tricot
All purpose thread;
Silk thread
2045
14
OPERATION

Choosing a Stitch Pattern
The pattern selector dial is used to select the stitch you want to sew. The numbers on the
dial directly correspond to the display on the front of the machine. Simply turn the dial until
the number of the stitch that you want to sew lines up with the marking above the dial.
Stitch
Number
Stitch Name
Application
Recommended Foot
1
Straight stitch short
Sewing lightweight fabrics
All purpose foot
2
Straight stitch
medium
Sewing medium weight
fabrics
All purpose foot
3
Straight stitch long
Sewing heavier weight fabrics
All purpose foot
4
Straight stitch extra
long
Machine basting;
gathering/shirring
All purpose foot
5
Left position straight
stitch
To p s t i t c h i n g
All purpose foot
6, 10
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitching
All purpose foot
7, 8, 9
Blind hem
Hems for woven fabrics;
decorative stitching
Blind hem foot
11
Stretch blind hem
Hems for stretch knit fabrics;
decorative stitching
Blind hem foot
12, 13
Multi-stitch zig-zag
Mending; elastic insertion;
decorative stitching
Satin stitch foot
14
Zig-zag short
Seam finishing; decorative
stitching
Satin stitch foot
15
Zig-zag medium
Seam finishing; decorative
stitching
Satin stitch foot
16
Zig-zag long
Seam finishing; decorative
stitching
Satin stitch foot
17
Zig-zag satin
Applique; decorative stitching
Satin stitch foot
18, 19, 20
The buttonhole
stitching
Buttonhole sewing
Presser foot for
buttonhole