VERITAS Rachel User manual

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Instruction manual
SCHMETZ INSIDE
Rachel Carson
1907 - 1964
Biologist

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Dear Customer,
we congratulate you on your purchase of your sewing machine. You have bought a qua-
lity product which has been made with great care and, if serviced right, will serve you
well for many years.
Before using it for the rst time, we ask you to read the manual at hand carefully, paying
special attention to the safety instructions. Persons who are not familiar with this manu-
al must not use the appliance.
We wish you much pleasure and great sewing successes! Questions concerning machine,
service and customer care
KONTAKT
CONTACT
www.veritas-sewing.com/en/service

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Important safety instructions
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including
the following:
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.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and
before cleaning.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
1. Read the instruction carefully before you use the machine
2. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine and hand it over
if you give the machine to a third party.
3. Use the machine only in dry locations.
4. Never leave the machine unattended with children or elderly people due to
they may not be able to estimate the risk.
5. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons 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.
6. Children shall not play with the appliance.
7. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
8.  Alwaysswitcho󰀨themachineifyoucarryoutpreparationforwork(changethe
needle, feed the yarn through the machine, change the footer, etc.).
9. Always unplug the machine if you leave it unattended, to avoid injury by
expediently switch on the machine.
10. Always unplug the machine if you changing the lamp or carry out maintenance
(oiling,cleaning).
11. Don't use the machine if it’s wet or in humid environment.
12. Never pull at the cord, always unplug the machine by gripping the plug.
13. If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
oritsserviceagentorasimilarlyqualiedperson,inordertoavoidahazard.

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14. Never place anything on the pedal.
15. Never use the machine if the air vents are blocked, keep the air vents of the
machine and the foot pedal free from dust, fusel and leftovers.
16. The machine must only be used with designated foot controller, in order to
avoid a hazard. If the foot controller is damaged or broken, it must be replaced
bythemanufactureroritsserviceagentorasimilarlyqualiedperson.
17. The power cord of the foot controller can not be replaced. If the power cord is
damaged the foot controller must be disposed
18. Thesoundpressurelevelatnormaloperationissmallerthan75dB(A).
19. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use
separate collection facilities.
20. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available.
21. Ifelectricalappliancesaredisposedofinlandllsordumps,hazardous
substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain,
damaging your health and well-being.
22. When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated
to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.
23. Theapplianceisnottobeused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.(ForoutsideEurope)
24. Childrenbeingsupervisednottoplaywiththeappliance.(ForoutsideEurope)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
Be sure to use the sewing machine in the temperature range from 5ºC to 40ºC. If the
temperature is excessively low, the machine can fail to operate normally.

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Contents
Principal parts of the machine ......................................................................7
Accessories ..................................................................................................8
Connecting the machine...............................................................................9
Sewing table ............................................................................................... 10
Freearm ............................................................................................................ 10
Winding the bobbin.................................................................................11-12
Inserting the bobbin............................................................................... 12-13
Threading the upper thread ................................................................... 14-15
Two-step presser foot lifter ......................................................................... 15
Automatic Needle Threader.................................................................................16
Raising the bobbin thread........................................................................... 17
Replacing the needle.................................................................................. 18
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread .................................................................. 19
Changing the presser foot ..........................................................................20
Thread tension............................................................................................ 21
How to choose your pattern...................................................................22-23
Useful skills............................................................................................24-47
Starting to sew......................................................................................................... 24
Sewing corners........................................................................................................ 24
Sewing curves ................................................................................................... 24
Reverse, sewing with the Cording foot .............................................................. 25
Cutting the thread .............................................................................................. 25
Sewing thin fabrics ............................................................................................ 26
Sewing stretch fabrics ....................................................................................... 26
Straight stitches ..........................................................................................26
3-step zigzag .............................................................................................. 27
Overcasting stitches, sewing with the Hemmer foot ...................................28
Using the all purpose foot.................................................................................. 28
Blind Hem ...................................................................................................29
Buttonhole stitch ....................................................................................30-31
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics ................................................................... 31
Button sewing .............................................................................................32

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Contents
Zipper inseon......................................................................................... 33-35
Inserting a centered zipper .......................................................33
Inserting a side zipper.............................................................. 34
Gathering.......................................................................................35
Dual feed foot ................................................................................36
Freemotiondarning,embroideryandmonogramming.............37-39
Darning .....................................................................................37
Preparation for embroidering and monogramming ...................38
Monogramming .........................................................................39
Applique.........................................................................................40
Scallop stitching.............................................................................41
Shell tuck stitching.........................................................................41
Scallop stitching.............................................................................41
Patchwork ......................................................................................42
Overlock Stitches...........................................................................43
Stretch Stitches ............................................................................ 44
Smocking Stitch.............................................................................45
Practical Stitches ...........................................................................46
Maintenance ..................................................................................47
Trouble shooting guide ............................................................ 48-50
Disposal.........................................................................................51

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Principal parts of the machine
1. Thread tension dial
2. Thread take-up lever
3. Thread cutting
4. Presser foot
5. Needle plate
6. Accessory box
7. Reverse sewing lever
8. Bobbin winder stopper
9. Stitch width dial
10. Stitch length dial
11. Pattern selector dial
12. One Step Buttonhole
lever
13. Automatic threader
14. Horizontal spool pin
15. Bobbin winder spindle
16. Hole for auxiliary spool
pin
17. Hand wheel
18. Power switch
19. Main plug socket
20. Bobbin thread guide
21. Upper thread guide
22.  Faceplate
23. Handle
24. Presser foot lifter
25.  Footcontroller
26. Power cord

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Accessories
Please Note:
- Accessories are stored inside the accessory box.
* Optional accessories are not supplied with this machine; they are however
available as special accessories from your local dealer.
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Standard
1. All purpose foot
2. Zipper foot
3. Buttonhole foot
4. Button sewing foot
5. Seam ripper/ brush
6. Edge/ quilting guide
7. Pack of needle
8. Spool holder
9.  Bobbin(3x)
10. L-screwdriver
11. Darnig plate
12. Second spool pin
13. Spool pin feit
14. Satin stitch foot
15. Overcasting foot
16. Hemmer foot
17. Cording foot
18. Blind hem foot
19. Darning/ Embroidery foot
20. Gathering foot
21. Quilting foot
22. Walking foot
Optional
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Connecting machine to power source
Attention:
Always make sure that the machine
is unplugged from power source and
themainswitchison("O")whenthe
machine is not in use and before
inserting or removing parts.
Foot Control
Withthesewingmachineturnedo󰀨,
insert the foot control plug into its
connector on the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then
slowly depress the foot control to start
sewing. Release the foot control to stop
the sewing machine.
Before connecting the power supply,
make sure that the voltage and the
frequency shown on the rating plate
conform to your mains power. Place the
machine on a stable table.
1. Connect the machine to a power
source as illustrated.
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. The sewing lamp will light up when
the switch is turned on.
Note:
Consultaqualiedelectricianifindoubt
as to connect the machine to the power
source.

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Sewing table
Hold the sewing table horizontally, then
pull toward the left to remove it from the
machine.
Attach the sewing table, and then push
it to the right.
The inside of the snap-in sewing table
is used as an accessory box.
Free-armsewingisconvenientfor
sewing tubular areas such as pant
hemsandcu󰀨s.
Free arm

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Winding the bobbin
READ THE STEPS ON THE NEXT PAGE

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Winding the bobbin
Inserting the bobbin
1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.
2. Fixthethreadwiththespoolholder.
3. Snap thread into thread guide.
4. Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs.
5. Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle.
6. Push bobbin spindle to right.
7. Hold thread end.
8. Step on foot control pedal.
9. Release the pedal after a few turns. Release the thread and cut as close as possible to
the spool. Press the pedal again. Once the spool is full, it rotates slowly. Release the
pedal and cut thread.
10. Push bobbin spindle to left and remove.
Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in „bobbin winding“ position, the machine will not sew and
thehandwheelwillnotturn.Tostartsewing,pushthebobbinwinderspindletotheleft(sewing
position).
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Attention:
Turnthepowerswitchtoo󰀨("O")before
inserting or removing the bobbin.
When inserting or removing the bobbin,
the needle must be fully raised.
Remove the sewing table, then open
the hinged cover.
Pull the bobbin case by the hinged
latch.
Hinged latch
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Remove the bobbin from the bobbin
case.
Hold the bobbin case with one hand.
Insert the bobbin so that the thread
runsinaclockwisedirection(arrow).
Pull the thread through the slit and
underthenger.
Leave a 6 inch tail of thread.
Makesurethebobbincasengerts
into the notch at the top of the race as
illustrated.
Note:
If the bobbin case is not properly placed
backintothemachine,itwillfallouto󰀨
the shuttle immediately after starting to
sew.
Bobbincasenger
Notch
Hold the bobbin case by the hinged
latch.
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Threading the upper thread
Please note:
It is important to carry out the threading correctly otherwise sewing problems may result.

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Threading the upper thread
1. Start by raising the needle to its highest point.
2. Continue turning the handwheel counterclockwise until the needle just slightly begins to
descend. Raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.
3. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread comes from the front of the
spool, then place the spool cap at the end of the spool pin.
4. Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide and pulling thread through pre
tensionspringasillustrated.(3/4)
5. Thread tension module by leading thread down right channel and up left channel. During
this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide.
6. At the top of this movement pass thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the
take up lever and then downwards again.
7. Now pass thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide and then down to the needle
which should be threaded from front to back.
8. Pull about 15 cm. of thread to the rear beyond the needle eye. Trim thread to length with
built in thread cutter.
Two-step presser foot lifter
Please Note:
The needle must always be at the
highest position.
1. The presser foot lifter raises and
lowers your presser foot.
2. When sewing several layers or
thick fabrics, the presser foot can
be raised a second stage for easy
positioning of the work.

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Automatic Needle threader
1. Raise the needle to its highest position.
2. Presslever(A)downasfarasitwillgo.
3. Thethreaderautomaticallyswingstothethreadingposition(B).
4. Passthreadaroundthreadguide(C).
5. Passthethreadinfrontoftheneedlearoundthehook(D)fromBottomtotop.
6. Releaserlever(A).
7. Pull the thread through the needle eye.

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Raising the bobbin thread
Hold the upper thread with the left
hand. Turn the handwheel towards you
(counterclockwise)loweringit,thenraise
the needle.
Note:
Ifitisdi󰀩culttoraisethebobbinthread,
make sure the thread is not trapped by
the hinged cover or the sewing table.
Gently pull on the upper thread to bring
the bobbin thread up through the needle
plate hole.
Lay both threads to the back under the
presser foot.

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Replacing the needle
Attention:
Turnthepowerswitchtoo󰀨("O")
when carrying out any of the above
operations!
Change the needle regularly, especially
when it shows signs of wear or causes
problems.
Insert the needle following the
illustrated instructions.
1. Turn the handwheel towards you
(counterclockwise)lowering,then
raising the needle. Turn the needle
clamp screw counterclockwise to
removetheneedle.Theatside
of the shaft should be positioned
towards the back.
2. Insert the needle as far up as it
goes. Next, tighten the needle
clamp.
Needles must be in perfect condition.
Problems can occur with:
Bent needles
Blunt needles
Damaged points
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Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
Please Note:
- Ingeneral,nethreadsandneedlesareusedforsewingnefabrics,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.
- Useastabilizerorplaceabackingforneorstretchyfabrics,andselectthe
correct presser foot.
- It is recommended that a 90/14 needle should be used when embroidering on
heavyweightfabricsorstabilizingproducts(forexample,denim,pu󰀨yfoam,etc.).
A 75/11 needle may bend or break, which could result in injury.
- Fortransparentnylonthread,alwaysuseneedle90/14-100/16.Thesame
thread is usually used for the bobbin thread and upper threading.
NEEDLE
SIZE FABRICS THREAD
9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons,
voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana,
interlocks, cotton knits, tricot,
jerseys, crepes, woven polyester,
shirt & blouse fabrics.
Light-duty thread in cotton,
nylon, polyester or cotton
wrapped polyester.
11-14(80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton,
satin, kettleclote, sailcloth,
double knits, lightweight
woollens.
Most threads sold are
medium size and suitable
for these fabrics and
needle sizes.
Use polyester threads on
synthetic materials and
cotton on natural woven
fabrics for best results.
Always use the same
thread on top and bottom.
14(90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton
duck, woolen, heavier knits,
terrycloth, denim.
16(100) Heavyweight fabrics-canvas,
woolens, outdoor tent and
quilted fabrics, denim, upholstery
material(lighttomedium).

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Changing the presser foot
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ATTENTION! Turn the power switch to off („O“) when carrying out any
of the below operations!
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Removing the presser foot
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lifter. Raise the lever (e) and the foot disen-
gages. (1)
Attaching the presser foot
Lower the presser foot shank (b) using the presser foot lifter, until the cut-out (c) is di-
rectly above the pin (d). (2) The presser foot (f) will engange automatically.
Removing and Attaching the presser foot shank
Raise the presser bar (a) with the presser foot lifter. Removing and Attaching the presser
foot shank (b) as illustrated. (3)
Attaching the edge/quilting guide
Attach the edge/quilting guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust as needed for hems,
pleats, quilting, etc. (4)