SOLAC SW8220 User manual

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SW8220
Solac is a registered Trade Mark
SEWING MACHINE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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ENGLISH
SEWING MACHINE
SW8220
Dear customer,
Many thanks for choosing to purchase a SOLACbrand product.
Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the fact that it
exceeds the strictest quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long
product life can be assured.
The sewing machine is ideal for beginners or for those with previous
sewing machine experience. Compact, easy to use and small enough to
store in the smallest alcove when not in use, this sturdy little machi-
ne will aid you in many mending jobs or help you to create your own
designs.
Read these instructions carefully before switching on the appliance
and keep them for future reference. Failure to follow and observe these
instructions could lead to an accident.
SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNINGS
- This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with re-
duced 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.
- This appliance is not a toy. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they are supervised.
- Switch off or unplug the appliance when lea-
ving it unattended.
- Unplug the appliance before carrying out main-
tenance or replacing lamps.
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tric connector provided.
- If the connection to the mains has been dama-
ged, it must be replaced, take the appliance to
an authorised technical support service. Do not
attempt to disassemble or repair the appliance
by yourself in order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is for household use only, not
professional, industrial use.
- The battery must be removed from the applian-
ce before it is scrapped.
- The battery is to be disposed of safely.
- Ensure that the voltage indicated on the electric connectorr rating label
matches the mains voltage before plugging in.
- Connect the appliance to a socket that can supply a minimum of 10
amperes.
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not alter the plug. Do not use plug adaptors.
- Do not force the power cord. Never use the power cord to lift up, carry
or unplug the electric connector.
- Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
- Do not clip or crease the power cord.
- Check the state of the power cord. Damaged or tangled cables in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
- Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
- Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.
- If any of the appliance casings breaks, immediately disconnect the ap-
pliance from the mains to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
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signs of damage or if it has a leak.
- Keep the working area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas
invite accidents.
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- Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
- Do not leave the appliance out in the rain or exposed to moisture.
If water gets into the appliance, this will increase the risk of electric
shock.
- Do not touch any of the appliance’s moving parts while it is operating.
- Avoid all contact with the liquid that could be released from the battery.
In case of contact with eyes, wash them thoroughly and seek medical
advice. The liquid spilled from the battery may accuse irritation or
burns.
Use and care:
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- Do not use the appliance if the accessories attached to it are defec-
tive. Replace them immediately.
- Never run the machine when there’s thread in the needle, but no fabric
on the machine. This could damage the machine.
- Always keep your hands away from the needle, hand wheel, upper
thread tension dial and pattern selection dial when the appliance is
running.
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the sewing machine needle.
- Never sew with a damaged needle plate as this can cause needle to
break.
- Do not use bent needles
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causing it to break.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
- Do not use the appliance if the on/off switch does not work.
- Use the appliance handle/s, to catch it or move it.
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use and before
undertaking any cleaning task.
- Unplug the appliance from the mains before replacing any accessory.
- Store this appliance out of reach of children and/or persons with physi-
cal, sensory or reduced mental or lack of experience and knowledge.
- Keep the appliance in a dry, dust-free place, out of direct sunlight.
- Make sure that dust, dirt or other foreign objects do not block the fan
grill on the appliance.
- Keep the appliance in good condition. Check that the moving parts are
not misaligned or jammed and make sure there are no broken parts or
anomalies that may prevent the appliance from operating correctly.
- Use the appliance and its accessories and tools in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use the appliance for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
- Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.
- Do not open the battery/ies under any circumstances whatsoever.
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designed. The use of any other battery/ies s can cause an explosion
Service:
- Make sure that the appliance is serviced only by specialist personnel,
and that only original spare parts or accessories are used to replace
existing parts/accessories.
- Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use renders the
guarantee and the manufacturer's liability null and void.

DESCRIPTION
A Tension disk
B Upper thread spindle
C Thread cap
D Upper thread
E Under threas winding shaft
F Stop poling
G Hand wheel
H Reverse lever
I On/off/ velocity/ pedal switch
J Free arm
K Light
L Pattern selection dial
M Upper thread tension dial
N Take-up lever
O Grip
P Thread cutter
Q Thread guide
R Presser foot lock lever
S Presser foot
T Feet doc bobbin case lid
U Needle clamp screw
W Bobbin case lid release button
Y Adaptor socket
Z Food pedal socket
A.A Foot pedal
A.B Adaptor
A.C Buttonhole,Threader, Needle, Spoot x2, Bobbin x3
If the model of your appliance does not have the accessories described
above, they can also be bought separately from the Technical Assis-
tance Service.
THREADING THE UPPERTHREAD
- Replace the thread as follows when you run out of thread or if you
want to change thread colour.
1. Remove the thread cap, place a spool of sewing machine thread on
the spindle, and place the thread cap.
2. Place the thread through the thread tension disk and pass the thread
through the groove.
3. Pass the thread through the upper thread guides.
4. Hang into the take-up lever from right to left When the take-up lever is
in its highest position.
5. Hang the thread into the thread into the thread guide from left to right.
6. Rotate the hand wheel to raise the needle to its highest position and
pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.
1. Pass the tip of the needle threader through the eye of the needle from
the rear of the machine to the front.
2. Pass the thread through the ring.
3. Gently pull on the needle threader to pass the thread through the eye
of the needle from the front toward therear.
THREAD THEBOBBINTHREAD
- Thread the upper thread before threading the bobbin thread. You will
not be able to bring up the bobbin thread unless you have already
threaded the upper thread.
- CAUTION: Be sure to use metalbobbins.
1. Rotate the hand wheel toward you (counter clockwise) to raise the
needle to its highest position. Lift the presser foot lifter.
2. Push the hook cover plate release button to remove it.

3. Pull out about 10 cm of thread from the bobbin and insert the bobbin
so it winds to the right.
4. Hold the end of the upper thread and rotate the hand wheel toward
you (counter clockwise) while gently pulling on the upper thread until the
bobbin thread emerges from the bobbin thread hole.
5. Pull the bobbin thread when it emerges from the bobbin thread hole.
It's easier to pull the thread out if you use a rod with a small tip.
6. Pass the upper and bobbin threads to the rear under the presser foot,
pulling them out together about 10 cm.
7. Attach the hook cover plate.
-Note: The upper and bobbin thread must be correctly installed. Sew
a test piece to make sure the machine is sewing correctly and then
begin sewing your project.
WINDING THREAD ONTO THE BOBBIN
- This is how you wind thread onto an empty bobbin (Make sure the
needle threadis not being threaded).
- CAUTION: Be sure to use metalbobbins.
1. Place a spool of sewing machine thread onto the thread spindle and
place the thread cap or place the thread spool on the desk (If the thread
spool is big).
2. As shown in the drawing, the thread passes through the bobbin hole,
and is winded 3-4 times to the right around the bobbin.
bobbin thread winding spindle and press down.
4. Slide the bobbin winding spindle to the right.
5. Move the power switch to "I" or "II" to start winding the bobbin.

- Be careful because the needle will move up and down.
6. Stop the machine after you have wound the appropriate length of
thread onto the bobbin.
7. Slide the bobbin winding spindle back to the left and remove the
bobbin from the spindle.
8. Cut the bobbin thread.Cut the thread short.
REPLACING THENEEDLE
- Use the following method to replace the needle if the needle becomes
bent or broken.
- CAUTION: To prevent accidents when replacing the needle, be sure to
turn the power switch” FOOT PEDAL”. (It is even safer to remove and
the AC adaptor.). Be sure too that batteries are removed.
1. Rotate the hand wheel toward you (counter clockwise) and raise the
needle to approximately the position indicated in the drawing.
2. While holding the used needle, use a bobbin/ coin to loosen the
needle clamp screw counter clockwise to remove the needle. Remove
the needle and dispose of it appropriately.
back, turn the needle clamp screw clockwise, and tighten the needle in
place. Make sure to push the needle all the way into the clamp and you
fully insert the needle. If not, the needle may break.
4. Slowly rotate the hand wheel towards you to make sure that the
needle is functioning properly.
- Note: When installing or removing the needle, rotate the hand wheel
to adjust the needle to a convenient heightStitch adjustment (thread
tension)
- Try a few test stitches before you start sewing to check on the condi-
tion of the thread.
- Since thread tension will vary depending on the type of fabric used, do
some test sewing when you change fabrics to check on the condition
of the thread.
- CAUTION: Use either the bobbin that is provided as an accessory or
an off-the-shelf metal bobbin. Thread tension cannot be adjusted if you
use a plastic bobbin.
In normal stitches, the upper thread in the bobbin thread will cross in the fabric.
The bobbin thread should appear straight
Upper thread is too loose

- Increase the number of the upper thread tension dial.
- Turn the upper thread tension dial down to increase the
number until the stitches become normal and the upper
thread tension is tight.
The upper thread should appear straight
Upper thread is too tight
- Reduce the number on the upper thread tension dial.
- Slowly turn the upper thread tension dial up to reduce
the number until the stitches become normal and the
upper thread tension isreduced.
INSTRUCTIONS OF USE
- Make sure that all the product’s packaging has been removed.
- Some parts of the appliance have been lightly greased. Consequently,
After a short time, this smoke will disappear.
- Prepare the appliance according to the function you wish to use:
- This device can be mains or battery operated.
- Note: If you want to operate machine on batteries, unplug the adapter
from the mains and then from the sewing machine.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES:
- Caution: During the handling of batteries, do not touch both poles at
the same time, as this will provoke the partial discharge of the stocked
energy therefore affecting longevity.
- Check that the plastic covering that protects the battery has been
removed (some batteries are sold with a protective covering)
- It is essential that the batteries should always be the same kind and
the same charge. Never mix alkaline batteries with normal one (Car-
bon-Zinc) and/or rechargeable ones.
- Do not combine new batteries with older batteries, and not reverse the
polarity.
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the following options:
- Plug the adapter into the machine but not into the mains power
socket.
- Set the speed switch to the “FOOT PEDAL” position.
- Tilt the sewing machine on its side and remove the cover of the battery
compartment on the bottom.
Insert four AA
alkaline batteries (LR6). Only use new batteries.
- Make sure the batteries are correctly oriented.
- Then close the cover.
- Remove the batterie if you will not be using the machine for long peri-
od of time. Batteries left in the machine may leak.
- NOTE: machine light will be always on if batteries are placed on the
appliance.
USING THE FOOT PEDAL AND ADAPTOR
- Connect the foot pedal by inserting the jack into the foot pedal input
socket. Then you can use the foot pedal turn on the machine instead
of using the hand switch (Power off and speed switch), so it’s easy
and convenient.
- Connect the adaptor’s jack to the DC input socket (?) on the back of
the machine and connect the plug to the main power supply.
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- CAUTION: make sure the foot pedal is unplugged from the machine
when you’re not using it, so the sewing machine won’t accidentally
start up.
HOW TO USE THE SEWING MACHINE WITH
THE FOOT PEDAL
- Make sure power /speed switch in “pedal” position when you operate
sewing machine with Foot pedal. Using speed button and foot pedal at
the same time may cause injury.
- The machine will operate only while you are pressing the pedal with
your foot.
- Be sure to use the foot pedal supplied with the appliance.
- The sewing machine will run faster if you use the foot pedal without a
speed control feature.
Sewing basics
- Let's try making a straight stitch, the most basic kind of sewing.
1. Make sure the upper thread and the bobbin thread have been co-
rrectly installed.
2. Turn the hand wheel toward you (counter clockwise) to raise the take-
up lever and the needle to their highest position.
- Pull the upper thread and the bobbin thread together so they come out
behind the needle by about 10 cm. Make sure that the upper thread
and the bobbin thread come out beneath the pressure foot.
3. Turn the pattern selection dial to select the stitch pattern.
- When rotating the Pattern selection dial, make sure the needle is in
the raised position.
- Here," " Set the machine for "straight stitch
4. Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under it
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piece (this is a piece of fabric used for test sewing when the machine
is shipped from the factory).
5. Turn the hand wheel toward you (counter clockwise) to lower the
needle to the position where you wish to start sewing.
6. Lower the presser foot lifter to fasten the fabric.
7. Make sure that the Power / Speed switch is set to “Foot pedal posi-
tion” and the adaptor is plugged in.
8. Start sewing again while pressing the fabric gently.
- How to use the operating power/ speed switch
- FOOT Pedal position: Appliance only works with the foot pedal
- I: The machine will move slowly.
- II: The machine will move quickly.
- When using the foot pedal (one speed foot pedal):
- Make sure power / speed switch is in “FOOT PEDAL” position.
- The machine will run only while you are pressing the pedal with your
foot.
(counter clockwise) to raise the needle and the take-up lever, and raise
the presser foot lifter.
10. Remove the fabric and cut the thread with the thread cutter.

- Hints: If the thread is caught and you cannot remove the fabric, rotate
the hand wheel back and forth slightly to make it easier to remove the
thread and the fabric.
WHEN REVERSE STITCHING
- The machine will sew in reverse only while the reverse lever is pushed
down.
WHEN CHANGING SEWINGDIRECTION
1. OFF: Stop the sewing machine placing the sped knob to “Foot pedal
position”
2. Lower the needle by turning the hand wheel toward you (counter
clockwise) to insert the needle into the cloth.
3. Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.
4. Rotate the fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot lifter to begin sewing again.
VARIOUS TYPES OF SEWING
Mark Type
Straight stitch Blind Stitch Buttonhole sewing Zigzag stitch
Presser
Normal presser foot Presser foot for buttonhole
sewing Normal presser foot
Uses
Fine stitches Coarse stitches Hemming
Sewing cuffs, etc. Sew around the buttonhole
Finishing the end of the fabric
(overcast stitching).
Applique
Patchwork, etc
- 1. Stop the machine, rotate the hand wheel toward you counter
clockwise, and move the take-up lever and the needle to their highest
position.
- CAUTION: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the machine is
running or while the needle is in the fabric. Doing so can result in the
machine damage.
2. Turn the pattern selection dial to align with the mark indicating the
desired stitch.
- Hints: Stitches can be used when sewing two layers of fabric too. The
straight stitch is best when you are sewing soft fabrics or silks.
When sewing tubular items
- Slide tubular items like sleeves and trouser legs over the arm so you
can sew them.
- Hints: It is helpful to remove the auxiliary table when you sew tubular
items like sleeves.
WHEN CHANGING SEWINGDIRECTION
1. OFF: Stop the sewing machine placing the sped knob to “Foot pedal
position”
2. Lower the needle by turning the hand wheel toward you (counter
clockwise) to insert the needle into the cloth.
3. Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.
4. Rotate the fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot lifter to begin sewing again.

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BUTTONHOLE SEWING
- You can sew buttonholes by using the buttonholepresser foot acces-
sory. We recommend that sew a few pieces before you sew actual
material.
1. Raise the presser foot and lift the needle to its highest position.
2. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the presser foot.
3. Hold the buttonhole presser foot and place it under the holder. Align
the presser foot pin so it lines up right under the holder.
4. Lower the presser foot to lower the presser foot holder.
5. Raise the presser foot lock lever to secure the presser foot to the
presser holder.
6. Raise the presser foot lifter, pass the upper thread and the bobbin
thread through the buttonhole presser foot so they come out from the
side.
Sewing a buttonhole
1. Using tailor ’s chalk, mark the position of the buttonhole on the fabric.
2. Attach the buttonhole presser foot and place the fabric beneath the
presser foot.
3. Draw both of needle and bobbin thread to the left. Slider frame of
buttonhole is removable. Move the slider frame toward you so that the
top mark on the slider meets the start mark.
4. Choose the buttonhole length as per your requirement by stopping
slider frame movement. Please see the following picture.

5. Lower presser foot lifter and make sure the needle is in its high
position.
6. Select Pattern selection dial to “ ” to sew back bar tack for 4 or 5
stitches.
7. Select Pattern selection dial to “ ” to sew right side bar tack.
8. Select Pattern selection dial to “ ” to sew front bar tack for 4 or 5
stitches.
9. Select Pattern selection dial to “ ” to sew left side bar tack until the
needle reaches the stitches sew in step 6.
- Hints: our sewing will be neater if you guide the fabric as it passes
through the machine.
- CAUTION: Stop the sewing machine and raise the needle and the
thread tension lever to their highest positions when you rotate the
pattern selection dial. Turning the dial while the machine is running
can damage the machine.
thread.
11. To keep the thread from unravelling, pull out the upper thread from
the rear of the fabric and tie it off with the bobbin thread.
ONCE YOU HAVE FINISHED USING THE
APPLIANCE:
- Turn the appliance off:
- If you are using batteies, put the knob to “FOOT pedal position”
- If you are connected to the main. Put the knob to FOOT pedal
position and unplug from the mains,
- Clean the appliance.
- Remove the batteries from the appliance.
CLEANING
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to cool before
undertaking any cleaning task.
- If appliance has assembled baterries remove them to before cleaning.
- Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops of wash-
ing-up liquid and then dry.
- Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH such as
bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the appliance.
- Do not let water or any other liquid get into the air vents to avoid dam-
age to the inner parts of the appliance.
- Never submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid or place it
under running water.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
- Store this product in a dry and safe location, and no keep it in any of
the following locations:
1. Locations tat are subjected to extrem heat or cold.
2. Dusty or wet locations.
4. Outdoors or direct sunlight.
5. Oily, smoky or steamy locations
6. Within reach of children or near pets.
- When storing the product, keep it away from grease, oil, mud, snow,
wet paint, and slippery objects.
- When storing the product, keep it cleanand keep it away from hazard-
ous substances.
- Store the product in falt and safe location.
- Remove the batteries.
ANOMALIES AND REPAIR
- Take the appliance to an authorised technical support service if prod-
uct is damaged or other problems arise. Do not attempt to disassem-
ble or repair the appliance yourself as this may be dangerous.
country:
ECOLOGY AND RECYCLABILITY OF THE PRODUCT
- The materials of which the packaging of this appliance consists are
you wish to dispose of them, use the appropriate public recycling bins
for each type of material.
- The product does not contain concentrations of substances that could
be considered harmful to the environment.
This symbol means that in case you wish to dispose of the
product once its working life has ended, take it to an authorised
waste agent for the selective collection of Waste from Electric
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
This appliance complies with Directive 2014/35/EU on Low Voltage, Di-
rective 2014/30/EU on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Directive 2011/65/
EU on the restrictions of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment and Directive 2009/125/EC on the
ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.

TROUBLESHOOTING:
Trouble Causes Solution
Lamp does not
illuminate
1. No pwer supply.
2. AC adaptor are not installed
correctly.
3. AC adaptor are dead
1. Turn the power supply switch ON and supply power.
2. Make sure the AC adaptar are oriented correctly and reinstall them
3. Install new the AC adaptor
Machine runs
slowly
1. No pwer supply.
2. AC adaptor are not installed
correctly.
3. AC adaptor are dead
1. Turn the power supply switch ON and supply power.
2. Make sure the AC adaptar are oriented correctly and reinstall them
3. Install new the AC adaptor
Machine does not
run
1. No pwer supply.
2. AC adaptor are not installed
correctly.
3. AC adaptor are dead
1. Turn the power supply switch ON and supply power.
2. Make sure the AC adaptar are oriented correctly and reinstall them
3. Install new the AC adaptor
Stitches not
regular
1. Upper thread not threaded
correctly.
2. Needle is bent.
3. Dust buildup in the bobobbin case
1. Correctly thread the upper thread.
2. Remove the old needle. Install a new needle.
3. Clean the bobbin case
Bobbin thread
does not come out
from the bobbin
1. Out of bobbin thread.
2. Incorrect threading.
1. Wind thread onto the bobbin or install a loaded bobbin.
2. Thread the needle correctly (from the front).
Thread keeps
breaking
1. Knots and tagles in the thread.
2. Upper thread or bobbin thread
threaded incorrectly.
3. Needle is bent.
4. Needle incorrectly installed.
5. Too much thread tension.
1. Use scissors to cut out thread knots and tangles.
2. Check how to assemble upper thread or bobbin thread, to thread the machine
correctly.
3. Remove the old needle and install a new one.
4. Install needle correctly.
5. Turn the upper thread adjustment dial for 3-5 degrees and loosen thread
tension.
Stitches are loose
or uneven.
1. Upper thread does not feed pro-
perly from the thread spool.
2. The upper thread is too loose.
1. Reinstall the spool and make sure the spool turns smoothly.
2. Reinstall the spool and make sure the spool turns smoothly.
Needle breaks 1. Needle is bent or deformed.
2. Needle incorrectly installed.
3. Needle clamp screw is loose.
1. Remove the old needle. Install a new needle.
2. Install needle correctly.
3. Firmly tighten the needle clamp screw.
Threat gets tan-
gled and does not
work
1. Thread gets tangled inside 1. Turn off the power and slowly turn the pulley toward you to pull out the tangled
thread.
Needle gets stuck
in thick fabric
1. Needle does not penetrate
smoothly.
1. Set the operating switch to STOP, turn the pulley toward you, try making 2-3
stitches, and then move the operating switch.
Stitch (thread
tension) out of
adjustment-
1. Using a non-metallic bobbin. 1. Use a metal bobbin
Needle hit needle
palte or foot
presser
1. The needle is bent or deformed 1. Install a new needle