Smartek RX-01 User manual

Smartek Mini Sewing Machine
Operating Instructions
Model No. RX-01
Read all Instructions Before using this item

♦The needle is sharp. Use care when
working with the needle to avoid injury.
Keep away from children
♦When not in use the machine should
always be kept in a locked position.
♦Operate the machine for 10 seconds,
and then pause for 5 seconds. It can be
used again regularly.
♦When the machine is not in use it should
always be in a locked position

HOW TO THREAD
♦Note* The spring must be in place before
installing bobbin Thread should flow from
the top right of the bobbin or spool.
♦Pass thread through the eyelet on the
needle arm
♦Pass thread over top of tension control.
Do not wrap completely around tension
control
♦Use the threader to pass the thread
through the needle eye from back to the
front.
♦If stitching is too tight, turn tension
control slightly to the left.
THREAD TENSION
♦If stitching is too loose, turn tension
control slightly to the right.

HOW TO OPERATE
♦Ensure the machine is in the locked
position
♦Raise the needle arm to the highest
position by turning the rotary wheel.
♦*Note: The rotary wheel can be turned in
either direction
♦Lift up the fastening plate making sure
not to push down on the needle arm( the
arm can still be moved manually even
when the machine is in the
locked position.) Place the
fabric to sew underneath
the fastening plate
♦Thread two inches of thread through the
needle.

♦Hold the sewing machine with right hand
and operate power switch with thumb,
other fingers
♦Unlock the sewing machine. Press the
power switch with your right thumb. The
machine will automatically sew the fabric/
cloth to the left
♦Use the left hand to hold cloth and
control the direction (do not put pressure
on the machine) when wider stitches are
required, pull cloth to the left a little faster
while you continue sewing. Follow the
centerline on cloth fastening plate to
ensure straight stitching

FINISHING A SEAM
♦When finish sewing raise the needle arm
to the highest position by turning the
rotary wheel. Use the back of a seam
ripper or scissors to pull the thread out
about three inches then cut it see
diagram
♦Turn the rotary wheel, lowering the
needle into the cloth. Continue to turn the
rotary wheel until needle arm is again at
its highest position.
♦Lift up the fastening plate and take off
the cloth to the left, making sure not pull
the thread out the seam doing so can
cause the seam to unravel.

NEEDLE REPLACEMENT
♦Loosen the set screw with a
screwdriver and take off the old
needle
♦Always use a # 14 style DHx1
sewing needle.
♦Needle must be installed with a flat
side of the needle shank facing the
front of min sewing machine
♦Unlock the machine
♦Pull and press the button
♦Note make sure machine is in the locked
position prior to replace the batteries.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REGULAR THREAD
To
off the
le.
ct the extension spindle on bobbin
use a regular Spool of thread
Loosen the bobbin nut and take 1
bobbin.
2 Slide thread spool onto extension spind
Conne3
shaft.
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