Toyota EC-1 Series User manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOK
EC-1 SERIES
EC-1B SERIES
A
STITCH
AHEAD
OF
THE
TIMES
TOYOTA
sewing machines
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IMPORTANT
PLE
SE
READ
CAREFULLY
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
are
coloured
in
accordance
with
the
following
code:
BlJJE-NEUTRAL
BROWN-LIVE
[OH
ACT
IVE!
As
the
colours
of
the
mains
lead
of
this
appliance
may
not
correspond
with
the
coloured
markings
identifying
the
terminals
in
your
plug
—
PROCEED
AS
FOLLOWS:
The
earth
plug
pin
is
unnesessary.
As
the
Machine
is
designed
under
double
insulation
structure,
the
earth
wire
is
removed
from
the
machine.
The
wire
coloured
BROWN
must
be
connected
to
the
terminal
marked
L
or
A
or
coloured
RED.
The
wire
coloured
BLUE
must be
connected
to
the
terminal
marked
N
or
coloured
BLACK.
Neither
core
is
to
be
connected
to
the
earth
terminal
of
a
three-pin
plug.
When
leaving
the
machine
or
when
servicing
or
changing
mechanical
parts
or
accesso~
rice.
the
machine
must
be
disconnected
from
the
supply
by
removing
the
plug
from
the
socket
outlet.
MAXIMUM
INPUT
OF
LAMP:
15
WATTS
Please
retain
the
packagings
not
to
damage
your
machine
in
transit
for
the
possible
return
of
repairs
in
the
future.
N.B
(1)
if
you
have
purchased
EC-1B.
your
machine
has
the
following
additional
features
in
comparision
with
the
specifications
mentioned
in
this
instruction
book.
1.
Clip
on
Feet
'
2.
Thread
Cutter
3.
Carry
Handle
‘
4.
Saftey
Clutch
For
some
models.
these
specifications
are
already
mentioned
in
the
book.
(2)
Accessories
shown
in
this
book
in
some
cases
are
optional.
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CONTENTS
1_ NAMES 0F PARTS...........................................................
ZACCESSORIES
Detachable Extension Table ------------------------------------------
Connecting Foot Controller and Power Cord-~----~~--~
changing Foot ..............................................................
changing Hood's............
Bobbin Winding ............................................................
Inserting Bobbitt"- ................................... . ................. 11
Adjusting Lower Thread........ 12
Drop Feed Lever ......................................................... 12
Threading Upper Thread --------------------------------------------- 13
Drawing up Lower Thread ......................................... 1‘
F001: pressure ............................................................. 14
Fabric.
Thread
and
Needle
Table
---------------------------------
15
4. STRAIGHT SEWING‘IB
Pattern Selection Dial ------------------------------------------------ 16
Stitch Length Dlal16
Double Presser Foot Lifter .......................................... 17
Reverse Sewing .......................................................... 17
Adjusting Thread Tension ........................................... 13
5_ ZIGZAG SEWING .............................................................. 1B
Zigzag Width Control ................................................. 19
Thread Tension for Zigzag Stitch -------------------------------- 1B
' OVERCASTING ................................................................. 2°
_ MAKING BUTTONHOLESH...............................................21.
Determing Length ....................................................... 2"
Determine
Width
......................................................
...21
Left
and
Right
Side
Balance
of
Buttonhole
---------------
23
Cutting Buttonhole: .................................................... 24
Col-dad But-tanho'“ ................................................... 2‘
8.
BLIND
HEM
STITCH
........................................................
25
Elastic
Blind
Hem
Stitch
---------------------------------------------
26
9_ SHELL STITCHING ........................................................... 27
10‘ ZIPPER STITCHINGZB
Patching..................................................................... 29
Manding 5 Rip..................: ......................................... 29
12. APPLIOUE WORK ............................................................ 3°
13_ EMBROIDERY31
14_ MAINTENANCE32
c'eaning ...................................................................... 32
15- TROUBLE CHART34
Changing
Light
Bulb35
muonapur‘o
N10
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27
28
29
1.
NAMES
OF
PARTS
. Take—up lever
. Face cover
. Upper thread tension dial
. Thread guide for upper threading
. Presser foot thumb screw
mooummhwrur-
. Free arm
. Shuttle cover
.
Spool
pins
. Pattern selection dial
. Stitch length dial
. Reverse sewing lever
. Zigzag width control
. Drop feed lever
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Thread guide for bobbin winding
Pressure regulator
Presser foot
Bobbin winding spindle
Bobbin winding stopper
Handwheel
Stop motion knob
Special
buttonhole
adjustment
switch
1:
Socket
Thread
guide
for
upper
threading
Handle
Presser foot lifter
Thread cutter
Feed dog
Needle
plate
*Speclfications
vary
from
country
to
country.
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2.
ACCESSORIES
Needles
Zipper foot
Feits.
(2
pcs.)
Buttonhole
cutter
$55113:
Bobbins
Screw
drivers
CECE
(small)
:Zgg
“arge’
Accessories
are
stored
in
extension
table.
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3.
BEFORE
SEWING
Machine
is
stored
in
flat-bed
style
which
makes
your
work
easier
in
ordinary
sewing.
Detachable
Extension
Table
Slide
table
off
and
the
machine
is
used
as
a
free-arm
model.
Free-arm is convenient to sew or
embroider; trousers. sleeves, cuffs
of T‘shirts, blouses, etc.
Do vice-verse of above steps to
attach extension table.
To open lid of accessory box. push
it open. as illustrated.
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Connecting foot controller
and
power
cord
Connect foot controller and
power
cord
1'
2.
Before plugging in your machine,
be sure that voltage is same as
that of your machine. (written on
a plate at back of machine)
Switch on. not power on the
machine and turn on the sewing
light.
Push
button
to
turn
sewing
light
on
and
off.
Always
switch
off
or
unplug
machine when not in use.
*Specifications vary from country
to
country.
The more you press foot controller,
the
faster
the
machine
runs.
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Changing
Foot
Raise
presser
foot
lifter
(I).
Set
needle
in
the
highest
position
by
turning
handwheel
towards
you
@-
Remove
foot
holder
by
loosening
screw
with
screwdriver.
Replace
screw-snap
type
presser
foot
and
tighten
screw.
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Changing Needle
Set
needle
in
the
highest
position
by
turning
handwheel
towards
you.
Loosen
needle
clamp
screw
and
remove
needle.
With
flat
face
away
from
you,
insert
a
new
needle
into
groove
of
needle
bar.
Push
needle
until
it
reaches
stopper
@
and
tighten
needle
clamp
screw
firmly.
Always use a straight needle with
a sharp point.
Using
defective
or
worn
needles
not
only
causes
stitch
skipping,
breakage
of
needles
or
snapping
of
thread;
it
also
can
darnage
hook and
needle
plate.
Proper
needle
straight shaft
sharp
point
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