TECHWOOD TMAC-1096 User manual

SEWING MACHINE
Instruction manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
❑Please read these instructions carefully before use.
❑Keep present instructions for future references.
❑Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated
on the appliance.
❑Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and
household or similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like : • Farm Houses • Bed and Breakfast.
❑Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
❑Never use this unit near bathtub, shower, wash-hand
basins or other containers with water.
❑Never use this apparatus near water projections.
❑Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
❑If, unfortunately the apparatus is wet, immediately withdraw
the cord of the socket-outlet.
❑Inform potential users of these instructions.
❑Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
❑The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose.
No responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused
by incorrect use or improper handling.
❑Children and persons with disabilities are not always aware
of the danger posed by the use of appliances.
❑This device can be used by children aged 8 years and
older and adults, 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.
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❑This device is not a toy, do not leave children or people
with disabilities to play with.
❑Cleaning and maintenance must not be made by children
without supervision.
❑Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children
aged less than 8 years.
❑In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
❑Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
❑From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use
the appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
❑Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid
for any reason whatsoever.
❑Never place it into the dishwasher.
❑Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
❑Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner.
❑Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of
cleaning of maintenance and accessories assembly.
❑Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a
dry environment.
❑Switch off or unplug the appliance when leaving it
unattended.
❑Unplug the appliance before carrying out maintenance or
replacing lamps.
❑Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk
to damage the appliance.
❑The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit
provided with the appliance.
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❑Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure
the cord cannot get caught in any way.
❑Never wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend
it
❑Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with
hot parts of this unit.
❑Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning
and storing it.
❑The temperature of accessible surfaces may be very high
when the appliance is operating. Never touch these parts, of
apparatus, to avoid burning itself.
❑Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc...& the power
cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
❑Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the
power supply and let it cool down.
❑This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote-control system.
❑Always place the unit on a flat surface. Ensure, also, not to
cover the device and not to put anything on it.
❑Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the
appliance is not in use.
❑When using an extension lead always make sure that the
entire cable is unwound from the reel. Use solely CE approved
extension leads. Input power must be at least 16A, 250V,
3000W.
❑Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the
appliance and cause injury to the user.
❑This device, designed for home use, complies with
standards relating to this type of product.
❑The appliance must be used and rested on a table or flat &
stable surface.
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❑The item must not be left unattended when it is connected
to main supply.
❑The item is not to be used, if it has been dropped or if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
❑This appliance is only intended for household use.
(*) Competent qualified person : after sales department of the
producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved
and competent to perform this kind of repairs.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The symbol "OPEN BOOK" means a recommendation
to read important things contained in the record.
The symbol "BIN" crossed out, abbreviation WEEE
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means
that at the end of life, it should not be discarded with
household waste, but filed to the sorting of the locality.
Waste recovery can help preserve our environment.
The symbol "CE" is the guarantee of compliance with
harmonized European standards, voluntary, reflecting
the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory
but are guarantees of compliance with essential
requirements.
The symbol ROHS (Restriction of use of some
Hazardous Substances) on the Environmental
Protection, certifies that for each of the five hazardous
substances • Lead • Mercury • (hexavalent) chromium
• products for protection against flames PBB and
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PBDE, the peak concentration is equal to or less than
0.1% of the weight of homogeneous material, and
0.01% for the 6th • cadmium.
The symbol "DOUBLE SQUARE" means a double
insulated. A basic insulation and supplementary
insulation. This device requires no connection to the
mass of a protective conductor grounded. The
materials are said : double insulation class II.
The symbol "TRIMAN" indicates that the consumer is
invited to dispose the product as part of a separate
collection (eg recycling bin, waste, voluntary intake
point).
For more information : http://www.quefairedemesdechets.fr
FIRST USE
Before first use, remove the device and all accessories and being careful with
sharp accessories.
• Clean the apparatus according to the instructions in "Cleaning and maintenance"
paragraph.
• Place the machine on a suitable flat, stable surface.
USE
● Unroll the power cord completely.
● Check that the tension corresponds to that indicated on the apparatus.
● Connect the apparatus in a correct socket-outlet, (and connected to the
ground if the unit is Class I), to avoid any danger.
● Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of cleaning of
maintenance and accessories assembly.
● Never modify the appliance in anyway.
Component introduction
1 -Reverse button
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2 –Function adjustment wheel
3 –Function indication panel
4 –Take up lever
5 –Winding slice
6 –Thread guide 1
7 –Thread guide 2
8 –Thread tension adjustment wheel
9 –Thread clamp
10 –Thread cutter
11 –Thread guiding spring 1
12 –Needle bar
13 –Thimble screw
14 - Thread guiding spring 1
15 –Presser bar
16 –Needle
17 –Presser foot
18 –Transparent cover
19 –Needle plate
20 –Presser bar lifter
21 –Winding slice
22 –Spool pin
23 –Thread stand groove
24 –Handwheel
25 –Switch On/Off
26 –Presser switch socket
27 –Power switch socket
Accessories
31—Foot switch (x1)
32—Adapter(x1)
33--Bobbin(x4)
34—Double needle(x1)
35—Winding Pin(x1)
36--Threader (x1)
37—#14 Needle(x3)
Attention:
1. Power adapter and foot switch shall comply with the socket.
2. Power adapter and foot switch are only allowed for application with this product.
They are not allowed to use with other products.
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3. It is forbidden to apply other power adapter to this product.
Preparation before operation
Power connection
1. The power jack of the sewing machine locates in the bottom right, show in
Fig. Plug the power adapter (32) into corresponding jack (27.
2. Plug the power plug of the power adapter (32) to AC socket, shown in the
Fig.
Foot switch connection
1.The foot switch jack lies in the bottom
right of the sewing machine, shown in the
Fig. Plug the foot switch (31) into
corresponding jack (26).
2.Foot switch (31) shall put on the ground
for the convenience of stamp and control
Change and installation of sewing needle
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Extraction and installation of sewing needle must be implemented with power off
and comply with the following steps:
1. Turn “OFF” the power and rotate the hand wheel (24).
2. Lift the needle bar(12) and sewing needle (16) to the height shown in the Fig
after the hand wheel (24) rotated, and then stop rotating hand wheel (24) to keep
it in static.
3. Screw counter clockwise to screw off thimble screw(13).
4. Take out the sewing needle (16) to be replaced
5. Pass the sewing needle (16) through the thread guiding spring 2 (14) by
right bottom-up approach and insert needle bar(12) to its bottom. Then screw
clockwise to screw on thimble screw.
6. Make sure install the sewing needle in place until it can’t insert into any
more. Normal sewing needle (16) installation must insert 7.5mm into the end of
needle bar(12) (shown in Fig), otherwise, it will cause firing-pin, thread hook, or
skipped stitches.
Attention:Pay attention to the following points during sewing needle installation
1. Make sure the perfect quality of the sewing needle. The sewing needles
shown in the right Fig will cause problems:
A: curved needle
B: blunt needles
C: needle with damaged pinpoint
(1)
2.Flat part of the sewing needing shall be installed
backward, shown in the right Fig
(2)
Threading
1.Insert the Spool Pin (22) onto the groove (23) on the back of the machine,
Put the bobbin on the Spool Pin (22), shown in Fig1.
2. Pass the thread of the bobbin through the hole of winding slice (21) from back
to front, shown in Fig2.
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3. Pull the thread to thread guide 1(6), shown in Fig 3
4.Put the thread into thread clamp (9) after passing through the thread guide 1(6),
shown in Fig 4.
5. Wind the thread to thread guide 2 (7) from thread guide 1(6 )after passing
through the thread clamp (9), shown in Fig 5. 6
6.Threading the end of the thread through the take-up lever(4), shown in Fig 6
7.Threading the thread through the thread guiding spring1(11) after passing
through the take-up lever(4, shown in Fig7.
8. Wind the thread through the thread guiding spring 2(14) after passing through
the thimble ring (13), shown in Fig8.
9. Wind the thread end through thread
guiding spring 2(14) to the pinhole of the
sewing needle (16), shown in Fig9.
10.Threading can be assisted by the
threader (36), shown in Fig10.
Threading the steel wire of the threader (36) to pass through the pinhole of the
sewing needle (16) and then insert the thread into the steel wire of the threader
(36). Hold the thread end by hand and pull back the threader (36), and the thread
end will pass through the pinhole of the sewing needle (16).
Attention
1. Make sure the thread pass through thread clamp (9). When the thread
passes through thread clamp (9), poke slightly the thread clamp (9) to make sure
there’s no thread jamming.
2. It is strictly required to follow the above steps during threading.
Installation and extraction of Bobbin thread
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1. Lift presser foot and hold the upper thread by hand with a extraction length of
about 10cm, shown in Fig1.
2. Take down transparent cover (18), shown in Fig2.
3.Put the bobbin (33) into the rotating shuttle of bobbin thread, shown in Fig3.
4. Extraction the thread length about 10CM.
Attention: Make sure the clockwise direction of
the thread end in putting the bobbin, shown in the right
Fig:
5. Pull out 10cm thread end from the bobbin thread bobbin, shown in Fig5.
6. Put the pulled bobbin thread and upper thread to the left by left hand, shown in
Fig 6.
7. Rotate counter clockwise the hand wheel (24) to make the needle move up and
down after the bobbin thread and upper thread put to the left, shown in Fig7.
8. Hold upper thread by left hand during rotating the hand wheel (24) to make the
needle move up and down, pull on the upper thread to bring the lower thread up,
pull both thread to the back under the presser foot ,pull out 10cm shown in Fig8.
9. Put on the transparent cover (18) after the bobbin
thread and upper thread pressed under the presser
foot (17), shown in Fig 9.
Introduction to applicable functions
1. Please in strict accordance with the following steps in sewing.
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2. Function adjustment wheel (2) is not allowed to rotate when the machine is
running.
4. Adjustment of function adjustment wheel (2) requires rotating counter
clockwise the hand wheel (24) to lift the sewing needle (16) to the highest
position.
Texture-relative attentions:
1. The machine can’t provide ordinary sewing to elastic textures, such as towel
cloth, lint, elastic knitted fabric, etc.
2. Texture thickness recommended: 0.3mm-1.8mm.
Ordinary sewing
1.It requires accomplishing “preparation before operation” step by step described
in the instructions before sewing.
2.Different stitches of ordinary sewing can be selected by the function adjustment
wheel whose numbers are corresponding to the figure shown on functions
indication panel (3), enabling you to choose different stitches according to
different needs. Please refer to the following Figs for more information.
Straight sewing
It requires adjusting the function adjustment wheel (2) to function 1 . 2 or 3 for
straight sewing.
1. Rotate counter clockwise the hand wheel (24), shown in Fig1.
2. Rotate counter clockwise the hand wheel (24) to lift the pinpoint of sewing
needle (16) above the presser foot (17), shown in Fig2.
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3. Adjust the function adjustment wheel (2) to function 1.2 or 3, shown in Fig.
4.Move presser bar lifter(20) upward, lift presser foot (17) and pull the bobbin
thread and upper thread backward for about 10cm, shown in Fig4.
5. Put texture under the presser foot (17) and move presser bar lifter(20)
downward to hold the texture, shown in Fig5.
6.Turn power switch (25) “ON” and stamp foot switch (31) gently to start sewing,
shown in Fig6.
7.Guide texture gently during sewing, shown in Fig7.
8. Rotate counter clockwise the hand wheel (24) after finishing sewing to lift the
sewing needle
(16) to the highest position, shown in Fig8.
9. Move presser bar lifter(20) upward and lift presser foot (17), shown in Fig9.
10. Move out the texture and cut thread with thread cutter (10), shown in Fig10.
“Zigzag” sewing
Sewing method of “Zigzag” sewing is same as that of straight sewing except for
adjusting the function adjustment wheel (2) to function 4, 5, 6 and 7.
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1. Adjust the function adjustment wheel (2) to function 4, 5, 6 and 7, shown in
Fig1.
2.Sewing by same steps of straight sewing
Three-needle “Zigzag” sewing
Sewing method of three-needle “Zigzag” sewing is same as that of straight sewing
except for adjusting the function adjustment wheel (2) to function 8.
(1) (2)
1. Adjust the function adjustment wheel (2) to function 8, shown in Fig1.
2. Sewing by same steps of straight sewing
Blind sewing
Sewing method of blind sewing is same as that of straight sewing except for
adjusting the function adjustment wheel (2) to function 9 and 10.
1. Adjust the function adjustment
wheel (2) to function 9 and 10,
shown in Fig1.
2. Sewing by same steps of straight
sewing
Reverse
Press reverse button when finishing sewing
and sew several stitches to strengthen stitches for
loose prevention, shown in the right Fig. Reverse
stitches shall not exceed 5cm. Release the reverse
button and the sewing machine will start sewing
forward again.
Winding
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1.Put the bobbin on the Spool Pin (22), shown in Fig 1.
2. Wind the thread of the bobbin through the clamp above winding slice (5), shown
in Fig2.
3. Put the winding pin(35) shown in Fig3.
4. Insert the empty bobbin onto winding pin(35), shown in Fig4.
5. Wind the thread that passed through the clamp above winding slice (5) on the
empty bobbin for several cycles, shown in Fig5.
6.Trun “ON” power, shown in Fig6.
10. Stamp foot switch (31) to start winding, shown in Fig7
11. The empty bobbin will move to left automatically under the impact of stop
block after winding full, shown in Fig11.
12.Release foot switch and the sewing machine will stop. Cut thread end from the
winded bobbin.
Thread Tension Adjustment
Just as shown in the right Fig., it requires a slight
adjustment to the thread tension due to different
sewing texture’s flexibility, texture material, sewing
thickness, and texture layers. The thread tension
adjustment wheel (8) is used for adjust thread tension.
(Shown in right Fig)
Please refer to the following pictures for adjustment on
thread tension
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(A) (B) (C)
A. Normal tension (Upper thread and bobbin thread show consistency between
front and back)
B. Over tension (Bobbin thread shows cycles on texture front side)
C. Over loose (Upper thread shows cycles on texture back side)
Adjustment for upper thread’s tension:
1.First, poke thread clamp (9) to make sure whether thread is jammed or not.
2.Push thread tension adjustment wheel (8) and sew. Adjust to the best stitching
effect as sewing, shown in Fig2.
Adjustment for abovementioned “B: over tension (Bobbin thread shows cycles on
texture front side)”: Adjust thread tension adjustment wheel (10) from 9 to 0, or
adjust the thread tension adjustment wheel from large number to small number.
Adjustment for abovementioned “C: Over loose (Upper thread shows cycles on
texture back side)”:
Adjust thread tension adjustment wheel (8) from 0 to 9, or adjust the thread
tension adjustment wheel from small number to large number.
Thread cutting
Use thread cutter (26) to cut thread, shown in the right Fig.
TWIN NEEDLE INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Set the stitch selector dial to stitches”1,2,or 3”
2. Insert the twin needle in the same way as a single needle.
3. Follow instructions for single needle threading .To thread the left needle
,pass the thread through the left side of the needle clamp screw. To thread the
right needle, pass the thread form the right side of the needle clamp screw.
Troubleshooting guide
Fault
Reason
Correction
Upper
thread
breakages
1.Incorrect threading;
2.Thread is over tensioned;
3.Thread is too thick to the
needle;
4.Sewing needle is inserted
incorrectly;
5.Defective bobbin;
6.Damaged needle.
1.Re-threading;
2.Reduce tension;
3.Choose a bigger needle;
4.Remove and reinsert the
needle;
5.Replace with a better bobbin;
6.Replace with better needle.
Skipped
stitch
1.Sewing needle is inserted
incorrectly;
2.Damaged needle.
3.Incorrect size of needle;
4.Improper cooperation of
presser foot;
5.Threading didn’t follow
requirement.
1.Change needle and reinsert;
2.Replace with good needle.
3.Choose a needle appropriate to
thread and texture.
4.Check and correct presser foot
configuration.
5.Re-threading according to the
above correct method.
Needle
breakages
1.Damaged needle;
2.Sewing needle is inserted
incorrectly;
3.Incorrect size of needle
(for texture);
4.Improper cooperation of
presser foot;
5.Over tension of thread
feeding;
6.It is forbidden to pull the
fabric
strongly during operation;
1.Replace with good needle;
2.Insert needle correctly (flat part
backwards)
3.Choose appropriate needle;
4.Install presser foot correctly;
5.Adjust appropriate tension;
6.Do not operate like this;
7.Re-threading according to the
above correct method.
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7.Threading didn’t follow
requirement.
Loose stitch
(looping
stitches)
1.Incorrect threading;
2.Incorrect installation of
bobbin
thread bobbin;
3.Unreasonable adjustment
of
stitch length;
4.Oven tension
1.Check threading;
2.Put bobbin correctly;
3.Choose sewing needle with
right specification;
4. Adjust tension;
Puckers or
folding
1.Over bigger needle for
fabric;
2.Unreasonable adjustment
of
fabric feeding length;
3.Oven tension of upper
thread.
1.Choose better needle;
2.Choose functions appropriate
for short fabric feeding;
3.Adjust the tension appropriate
to upper thread
Unsmooth
stitches
and uneven
fabric
feeding
1.Poor quality of thread;
2.Wrong bobbin threading;
3.Texture was jammed.
1.Choose a better thread;
2.Re-threading correctly;
3.Do not pull and drag texture
during sewing.
Thread
jamming
1.Upper thread was hooked
on hook plate;
2.Upper thread was hooked
on bobbin thread bobbin
1.It is mainly caused by the
incorrect threading. Cut the upper
part of the thread, remove the
bobbin and smooth the hooked
thread.
2.Put on the transparent cover
during sewing.
Attention: Sewing needle, thread and fabrics must be well-matched.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, always: switch off the appliance, disconnect the apparatus and
let it cool.
Clean the outside of the apparatus with a sponge or slightly wet linen.
Never plunge the apparatus in water or all other liquid!
Do not use abrasive cleaners, gritting, or metal brush or another cutting object.
STORAGE
-Ensure the unit is completely cool and dry.
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-Do not wrap the cord around the appliance, as this will cause damage.
-Keep the appliance in a cool, dry place and out of reach from children.
GUARANTEE
Before being delivered, all our products are subjected to a rigorous control.
This apparatus is guaranteed 24 months starting from the date of purchase by the
consumer.
The documents in proof of guarantee are :
• The invoice and
• The filled and stamped warrantee plate (located on side or bottom of the gift
box). Without these documents in proof, no free replacement, nor no free repair,
can be carried out.
During the warranty period, we deal for free, the defects of the apparatus or the
accessories, rising from a defect of materials or manufacture by repair or,
replacement. The services within the framework of the guarantee do not involve
any extension of the warranty period and does not give right to a new guarantee !
In the event of recourse to the guarantee, bring back the complete apparatus to
your retailer, in its original packing, accompanied by the proofs of purchase.
The breakage of parts out of glass or plastic is, in all the cases, not warranted.
Defects on the accessories or the wearing parts (for example: coals of engines,
hooks, drive belts, remote control of replacement, teeth brushes of replacement,
webs etc) as well as cleaning, maintenance or it replacement of wearing parts are
not guaranteed and are thus to pay !
In the event of foreign intervention, the guarantee becomes null and void.
After flow of the warranty period, repairs can be carried out, against payment, by a
specialized trade or a repair service.
SPECIFICATIONS
Sewing Machine
Rated Voltage: 6V DC
Rated Current: 1500mA
Adapter
Input: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz / 0,4A
Output: 6V DC 1500mA
Norm Class II
Made in P.R.C
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BRAND
Sotech International
Commercial Registration Number/N°SIRET: 4250992000016
33 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
94120 Fontenay sous Bois - France
REFERENCE
MODEL IDENTIFIER
TMAC-1091 - TMAC-1096
Tension d’Entrée
Input Voltage
100-240
V
Fréquence du CA d’entrée
Input AC frequency
50/60
Hz
Tension de sortie
Output voltage
6,0
V
Courant de sortie
Output current
1,5
A
Puissance de sortie
Output power
9,0
W
Rendement moyen en mode actif
Average active efficiency
82,8
%
Rendement à faible charge (10%)
Efficiency at low load (10%)
76,3
%
Consommation électrique hors charge
No-load power consumption
0,07
W
The characteristics can change without prior notice.
This device complies with EC directives, it was controlled according to all current
European directives, applicable such as: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and
low voltage (LVD).
This device has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the latest
regulations and technical requirements for safety.
Always unplug the appliance before any cleaning or maintenance
operation and accessories assembly.
CAUTION: In order to minimize the risks of electric shock, In the event of
breakdown, not to open the case but to call upon a qualified technician
for repairs.
Imported by Sotech International
" LE PERIPOLE " N°A-107
33, Avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny
94120 Fontenay sous-bois - France
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