usha Fashion Stitch User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this sewing machine.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15
Watts.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle and/or cutting blade.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and
the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National
legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
(European Union only)

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Do's and Don'ts
1. Always be aware of the up-and down movement of the needle and not turn your attention
from the machine while it is running.
2. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must be
switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.
3. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the
machine or the electrical set must be disconnected from the supply by removing the
plug from the socket-outlet.
4. Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the machine will start inadvertently, or
the control or motor may burn out.
5. The maximum permissible power for the sewing lamp bulb is 15 watts.
6. When using your sewing machine for the first time, place a piece of waste fabric under
the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil
which may have appeared.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTIONⅠⅠ
ⅠⅠ
ⅠESSENTIAL PARTS
Names of Parts .......................................... 3-4
SECTIONⅡⅡ
ⅡⅡ
ⅡGETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply 5
Foot Control ................................................... 6
Sewing Light ................................................... 6
Extension Table(Accessory Box) ................... 7
Pressure Regulator ........................................ 8
Dropping the Feed Dogs ................................ 9
To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot 10
Changing Needle ......................................... 11
Thread and Needle Chart............................. 12
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ...... 13
Winding the Bobbin ...................................... 14
Threading Bobbin Case ............................... 15
Threading the Machine ................................ 16
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ..........................17
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ............... 18
Zigzag Width Dial ......................................... 19
Pattern Selector Dial .................................... 19
Stitch Length Dial ......................................... 19
SECTION ⅢⅢ
ⅢⅢ
ⅢBASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing .................................. 20
Changing the Sewing Directions .................. 21
Zigzag Stitching............................................ 21
SECTION ⅣⅣ
ⅣⅣ
ⅣUTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting .................................................. 22
Tricot Stitch .................................................. 23
Triple Strength Stitch.................................... 23
Buttonhole Stitching ............................... 24-25
Sewing Buttons ............................................ 26
Zipper Application ........................................ 27
Blind Stitch Hemming ................................... 28
Rolled Hem ............................................ 29-30
SECTION ⅤⅤ
ⅤⅤ
ⅤDECORATIVE STITCHING
Feather Stitch ............................................... 31
Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns .................. 32
Stretch Stitch Patterns ................................. 32
SECTION ⅥⅥ
ⅥⅥ
ⅥCARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race ..... 33
Cleaning the Feed Dogs .............................. 34
Drive Belt Tension ........................................ 34
Oiling the Machine ..................................... 35
Trouble Shooting .................................... 36-37

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Names of Parts
ESSENTIAL PARTS
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Reverse stitch lever
Stitch length dial
Pattern selector dial
Bobbin winder stopper
Bobbin winder spindle
Spool pins
Zigzag width dial
Top cover
Bobbin winder thread guide
Thread take-up lever
Pressure regulator
Thread guide
Thread tension dial
Face plate
Check spring holder
Thread cutter
Needle plate
Extension table
(Accessory storage box)
Slide plate
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Carrying handle
Thread guide
Balance wheel
Stop motion knob
Machine socket
Belt cover
Presser foot lifter
Needle clamp screw
Free arm
Presser foot
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
Before connecting the power, make sure the voltage and number of cycles of the machine conform
to your electrical power.
Fit the nonreversible plug into the machine socket and plug the power supply.
Spool pins are separately packed to prevent
any damage in transit.
Therefore, fix the holder of spool pins in place
with a screw driver, as shown in the figure.
How to set the spool pins

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Foot Control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster
the machine runs.
Sewing Light
The sewing light is located behind the face
plate .
(A) ●To removel .............. Unscrew
●To replace............... Screw
(B) ●To remove............... Push and twist
counter-clockwise.
●To replace............... Push and twist
clockwise
(A)
(B)

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Extension Table (Accessory Box)
Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing
surface and be easily removed for free arm
sewing.
Pull the end of the extension table away from
the machine, as illustrated.
For free arm sewing
●Sewing accessory are conveniently
located under the extension table.
Accessory Storage Box
Push the extension table until its lugs fit into the
machine.
For attaching the table

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Pressure Regulator
To increase pressure, push down the pressure
regulator button until suitable pressure is obtained.
To release pressure, push down the ring, then
the button will spring up to its highest position.
The top of button should normally be pushed down to about 3/ 4 position from its highest position,
except for the following:
● Set the top of button at 1/4 position from its highest position for sewing delicate synthetic fabrics
and knitted fabrics which tend to stretch out of shape.
●Set the top of button at the depressed position to the bottom for thick and heavier fabrics.
Setting Position

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Dropping the Feed Dogs
The drop feed lever is located in the hook area.
To raise the feed dogs, press down the lever
and move it to the direction of arrow as
illustrated.
For dropping the feed dogs, press down the
lever and move it to the direction of arrow as
illustrated.

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To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot
Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise the
needle to its highest position.
Raise the presser foot.
Press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
The presser foot will drop off.
When attaching the presser foot, set the
pressure regulator button at the depressed
position to the bottom.
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot
lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the holder to lock the foot in place.

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Changing Needles
Raise the needle by turning the balance wheel
toward you and lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
toward you.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert the new needle into the clamp, push it
up as for as it will go and tighten the clamp
screw firmly with the screwdriver.
※Check your needles frequently for barbed or
blunted points. Snags and runs in knits, fine
silk and silk-like fabrics are permanent and
almost always caused by a damaged needle.

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Thread and Needle Chart
●In general, fine thread and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and
needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics. Always test thread and needle size on a small piece
of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
●Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
●When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle.
The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
●When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent yarn distortion.
Light
weight
Medium
weight
Heavy
weight
Crepe de Chine, Voile
Lawn, Organdy, Georgette,
Tricot
Linens, Cotton, Pique,
Serge, Double Knits,
Percale
Denim, Tweed, Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery, and
Upholstery Fabric
Fabrics Threads Needle Size
Fine Silk
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Fine Cottton Covered
Polyester
50 silk
50 to 80 Cotton
50 to 60
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
50 silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
9
or
11
11
or
14
14
or
16

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Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case
Open the hook civer or the slide plate.
When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn
into the recess of the hook race.
Raise the needle by turning the balance wheel
toward you.
Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.

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Winding the Bobbin
Draw thread from spool. Pass the thread
through the top cover thread guide. Guide the
thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
Insert the thread through the hole in the bob-
bin, threading from the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle,
and push it to the right.
While holding the balance wheel with your left
hand, turn the stop motion knob toward you
with the right hand.
With the free end of the thread held in your
hand, depress the foot control. Stop the ma-
chine when it has made a few turns, and cut
the thread close to the hole in the bobbin. De-
press the foot control again. When the bobbin
is fully wound, it will stop automatically.
Return the bobbin winder to its original posi-
tion by moving the spindle to the left, and cut
the thread. Tighten the stop motion knob to
engage clutch.

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Threading Bobbin Case
①Place bobbin into bobbin case.
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction
of arrow.
②Pull thread into bobbin case slot.
③Draw thread under tension spring and into the
delivery eye
※Leave about 10 cm (4 inches) of free thread.

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Threading the Machine
Pass the thread through the top cover thread guide.
Draw the thread around the thread guide and down into the tension.
Then down around the check spring holder.
Firmly draw the thread from left to right over the take-up lever and down into the
take-up lever eye.
Then down through the lower thread guides.
Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left.
Thread the needle from front to back.
Raise the thread take-up lever to the highest point by turning the balance wheel towards
you.
Raise presser foot with presser foot lifter and pass the thread in the order from ①to ⑧.
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Drawing up Bobbin Thread
①Raise presser foot and hold the thread lightly
with your left hand.
②Turn the balance wheel slowly towards you
with your right hand until the needle goes down
and continue turning balance wheel until the
take-up lever is at its highest position.
Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a
loop of the bobbin thread.
③Pull 15 cm ( 6 ") of both threads back and
under the presser foot.

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Balancing Needle Thread Tension
The needle thread and the bobbin thread
should interlock in the center of two layers of
fabric in straight seams.
Set the desired number of the thread tension
dial at setting mark.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving
the dial to a lower number.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving
the dial to a higher number.
To obtain better zigzag stitches, the upper
tension should be slightly weaker than in the
case of straight sewing. The upper thread
should appear slightly on the reverse side of
the fabric.
Thread Tension for Zigzag Sewing