W6 N 9500C QPL User manual

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W6 N 9500C QPL sewing machine
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Manual
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Product name W6 N 9500C QPL sewing machine
Publisher W6 Wertarbeit Projektierungs- un Han elsgesellschaft mbH
Bre enbecker Straße 13 / D-30974 Wennigsen
Email: info@w6-wertarbeit. e
www.w6-wertarbeit. e
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repro uce , translate or re uce to an electronic me ium of
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Wertarbeit Projektierungs- un Han elsgesellschaft mbH.
Preamble Thank you very much for buying a W6 pro uct.
We have inclu e a comprehensive manual, so that you can
easily learn how to operate the machine. It will help you to get
to know your machine quickly. Please register your machine on
the website at www.w6-wertarbeit. e by selecting Service /
Guarantee Registration. W6 WERTARBEIT also offers the
following options on its website for free. Please access our
website using www.w6-wertarbeit. e an un er Service select:
•Criteria for the optimal threa ing of a W6 N 9500C QPL
(4-min. vi eo).
•A tutorial vi eo specifically for the W6 N 9500C QPL
•Maintenance, tips an tricks for the W6 N 9500C QPL.
•A visual selection of stitches an their use, an much
more.
The W6 sewing i eas on the W6 website support you with
creative sewing projects. Please take a look at the website.
Please rea the manual an the safety notes carefully, before
operating the machine.
W6 tip This manual is revise from time to time. You can fin the latest
version un er Service / Help / Your machine type / Downloa s.
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you can take part in our special weekly promotions.
Enjoy your new sewing machine.
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The company hea office is base in a econsecrate church.
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Contents
1 Safety notes..............................................................................................8
1.1 Notes for operational safety...............................................................8
1.2 Instructions for use.............................................................................9
1.3 After sewing......................................................................................10
1.4 Tips for a long service life.................................................................10
1.5 What we expect from you.................................................................11
2 Assembling the machine.........................................................................12
2.1 Unpackig...........................................................................................12
2.2 Setting up..........................................................................................13
2.3 Connecting the machine...................................................................13
2.4 Unplugging the power plug...............................................................16
3 Getting to know the machine..................................................................17
3.1 Front view.........................................................................................18
3.2 Rear view..........................................................................................19
3.3 Top view............................................................................................20
3.4 View of the presser foot, automatic nee le threa er, nee le plate..21
3.5 On / off switch...................................................................................22
3.6 Sewing machine socket....................................................................22
3.7 Foot controller socket.......................................................................22
3.8 Power plug........................................................................................23
3.9 Foot controller...................................................................................23
3.10 Extension table with accessories compartment.............................24
3.11 Why use W6 threa , nee les an bobbins?...................................24
4 Stan ar accessories..............................................................................26
5 Operating elements.................................................................................29
5.1 Threa tension ial...........................................................................30
5.2 Start-Stop button / Sewing without a foot controller.........................30
5.3 Slow Sewing button..........................................................................31
5.4 Reverse button.................................................................................31
5.5 Nee le Up / Nee le Down button.....................................................32
5.6 Nee le position permanently own..................................................32
5.7 Automatic Threa Cutter button.......................................................33
5.8 Spee Control button........................................................................33
5.9 Presser foot lifter..............................................................................34
5.10 Spool pins.......................................................................................34
5.11 Han wheel.....................................................................................35
5.12 Foot pressure regulator..................................................................35
5.13 Drop fee lever...............................................................................37
5.14 Knee lifter.......................................................................................37
5.15 Automatic nee le threa er.............................................................38
5.16 Explanation for the touchscreen an how it works.........................41
5.16.1 Stitch Length button.................................................................41
5.16.2 Stitch Wi th button...................................................................42
5.16.3 Control buttons.........................................................................42
5.16.4 Memory button.........................................................................42
5.16.5 Cut function..............................................................................42
5.16.6 Nee le stop up or own...........................................................44
5.16.7 Automatic selective tie-off program.........................................44
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5.16.8 Number buttons 0–9................................................................44
5.16.9 Continuous repetition...............................................................44
5.16.10 Enter button...........................................................................44
5.16.11 C button..................................................................................44
5.16.12 Switch Display button............................................................45
5.16.13 Twin Nee le button................................................................45
5.16.14 Mirror button...........................................................................45
6 Changing the presser foot an presser foot hol er................................46
6.1 Changing the presser foot................................................................46
6.2 Changing the presser foot hol er, fitting special accessory feet......50
7 Selecting the nee le................................................................................53
7.1 Checking the nee le.........................................................................53
7.2 Inserting a nee le.............................................................................54
7.3 Nee le an threa table...................................................................57
8 What o I o with the lower threa ?.......................................................59
8.1 Why use W6 bobbins?.....................................................................59
8.2 Removing a W6 plastic bobbin from the black hook race ................59
8.3 Win ing a new W6 plastic bobbin....................................................61
8.4 Inserting a plastic bobbin in the hook race .......................................67
8.5 Using the upper threa to pull up the lower threa ..........................69
9 What o I o with the upper threa ?.......................................................72
9.1 Threa ing the upper threa ..............................................................72
9.2 Using the automatic nee le threa er...............................................78
9.3 Using the upper threa to pull up the lower threa ..........................82
10 Sewing a test seam...............................................................................84
10.1 Sewing a test seam using straight stitch far left .............................84
10.2 Sewing a test seam using stretch zigzag stitch .............................87
11 Using a pattern......................................................................................94
11.1 Overview of patterns.......................................................................95
11.2 Using a pattern...............................................................................96
11.3 Utility stitches................................................................................114
11.3.1 Straight stitches: programs 001 an 002 ...............................117
11.3.2 Zigzag stitch: program 006 Stan ar foot ..............................120
11.3.3 Stretch zigzag stitch: program 022 ........................................122
11.3.4 Stretch straight stitch: program 004 .......................................125
11.3.5 Using the overlock foot for overlock seams: Overlocking fabric
e ges................................................................................................126
11.3.6 Open seams...........................................................................130
11.3.7 Triple straight stitch................................................................132
11.3.8 Blin stitch, stretch blin stitch...............................................134
11.3.9 Scallope hem: program 027 .................................................138
11.4 Satin stitches: programs 137 to 146 .............................................139
11.5 Decorative stitches.......................................................................142
11.6 Antique an nostalgia stitches ......................................................145
11.7 Quilting..........................................................................................147
11.7.1 Applications............................................................................148
11.7.2 Attaching a quilting bar ..........................................................149
11.8 Patches / Patchwork.....................................................................151
11.8.1 Step 1.....................................................................................153
11.8.2 Step 2.....................................................................................153
11.8.3 Step 3.....................................................................................153
11.9 Automatic buttonholes ..................................................................154
11.9.1 Square buttonhole: programs 007 an 008...........................154
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11.9.2 Eyelet buttonhole: programs 009 an 010.............................156
11.9.3 Roun buttonhole: programs 011, 012, 013 an 014 ............156
11.9.4 Stretch buttonhole: program 015...........................................157
11.9.5 Sewing buttonholes with buttonhole foot I: Automatic etection
of the buttonhole size........................................................................157
11.9.6 Sewing buttonholes with buttonhole foot II: Manual setting of
buttonhole size..................................................................................161
11.9.7 Cutting out the buttonhole ......................................................166
11.10 Sewing with the walking foot (special accessory)......................167
11.11 Sewing on buttons: program 021 ................................................172
11.12 Sewing with the twin nee le 2.0 .................................................175
11.13 Freehan embroi ery: program 001 Darning embroi ery foot ...179
11.14 Sewing in zippers ........................................................................184
11.15 Saving an sewing patterns, eleting pattern sequences ..........188
11.15.1 Selecting an saving a pattern sequence............................188
11.15.2 Selecting, saving a pattern template an creating a mirror
image of a pattern.............................................................................194
11.15.3 The first pattern is to be mirrore in the pattern sequence ..202
12 Practical tips........................................................................................208
12.1 General notes | Tension test an changing the threa ................208
12.1.1 Why use W6 threa ?.............................................................208
12.1.2 Tension testing sewing threa | Is my threa unwin ing
correctly?...........................................................................................209
12.1.3 Changing the threa ..............................................................210
12.2 Darts: program 001 Stan ar foot ................................................211
12.3 Gathering: program 001 Stan ar foot ........................................213
12.4 Appliqués / Appliqué.....................................................................216
12.5 Sewing corners.............................................................................219
12.6 Sewing at e ges...........................................................................221
12.7 Sewing thick fabrics ......................................................................223
12.8 Sewing thin fabrics.......................................................................225
12.9 Sewing stretch fabrics..................................................................227
12.10 Sewing a straight line using straight stitch on fabric e ges.......229
12.11 Topstitching seams / Sewing jeans seams.................................234
13 Maintenance........................................................................................235
13.1 Inspection at W6...........................................................................235
13.2 Maintenance to be carrie out by the customer ...........................236
13.2.1 Checking the nee le plate .....................................................236
13.2.2 Checking the nee le / Why using W6 nee les is important . .236
13.2.3 Cleaning the hook an hook case.........................................238
13.2.3.1 Removing the nee le ......................................................238
13.2.3.2 Removing the presser foot an presser foot hol er.......240
13.2.3.3 Removing the plastic bobbin ...........................................242
13.2.3.4 Removing the nee le plate .............................................243
13.2.3.5 Checking the hook system ..............................................244
13.2.3.6 Checking the hook race for amage...............................245
13.2.4 Disposal.................................................................................246
14 Help.....................................................................................................247
14.1 Troubleshooting............................................................................248
14.2 Setting the correct threa tension ................................................251
14.2.1 Checking the threa tension ..................................................251
14.2.2 Setting the upper threa tension...........................................251
14.2.3 Loosening the upper threa tension......................................252
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14.2.4 Increasing the upper threa tension......................................252
14.2.5 Checking the lower threa tension........................................252
14.3 Tips & tricks..................................................................................254
14.3.1 Changing the spool................................................................254
14.3.2 Checking the threa quality ...................................................255
14.3.3 The external spool pin ...........................................................256
14.3.4 Inserting a new nee le...........................................................256
14.3.5 Inserting the bobbin correctly................................................257
14.3.6 Threa ing the upper threa correctly ....................................258
14.3.7 Bringing up the lower threa ..................................................259
14.3.8 Checking an cleaning the hook system...............................259
14.3.9 Checking the nee le plate .....................................................260
14.3.10 Checking the hook race .......................................................261
14.3.11 Fitting the nee le plate .........................................................262
14.3.12 Using plastic bobbins ...........................................................262
14.3.13 Taking note of the stitch length setting ................................263
14.3.14 Checking the threa tension ................................................263
14.3.15 Correct threa take-up lever / threa take-up arm position .264
14.3.16 Overlocking fabric e ges .....................................................265
15 Technical ata.....................................................................................266
15.1 Key ata.......................................................................................266
15.2 Technical ata...............................................................................266
15.3 EU Declaration of Conformity .......................................................267
16 Service information.............................................................................268
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Notes for operational safet
Safety notes
1Safety notes
This section contains information on how to use the manual:
•Notes for operational safety (Section 1.1)
•Instructions for use (Section 1.2)
•After sewing (Section 1.3)
•Tips for a long service life (Section 1.4)
•What we expect from you (Section 1.5)
1.1 Notes for operational safety
The machine has been carefully esigne an is safe.
Nevertheless, hazar s may arise from the machine.
•If the machine is not use as inten e .
•If the machine is use for an improper application.
•If the machine is operate un er impermissible con itions.
For this reason, please take note of the instructions in the following sections so
that you can work safely an enjoyably.
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Instructions for use
Safety notes
1.2 Instructions for use
Please take note of the following points when han ling the machine:
•Always use a W6 trolley to safely transport the machine.
•If you are pregnant, let someone help you when assembling an moving
the machine.
•When unpacking, make sure that you choose a secure surface to unpack
the machine safely.
•Keep animals an objects away from the area aroun the sewing
machine.
•Always operate the machine on a stur y, clean an level surface.
•Keep chil ren away from the machine.
•Always keep animals an objects away from the area aroun the ‹foot
controller›.
•Replace efective or amage machine parts imme iately.
Only use original parts!
•Change the nee les regularly. Worn or amage nee les pose a hazar .
•Spare parts an tools must comply with the technical requirements lai
own by the manufacturer! This is always guarantee with original spare
parts.
•Perform maintenance work in the manner escribe in this manual.
•Observe the ea lines for recurring maintenance work.
•Only rectify faults when the machine is switche off. Unplug the ‹power
plug› too.
•Never change, ismantle or bypass safety evices.
•Never eactivate safety equipment.
•Never make structural changes to the machine.
•Never operate the machine out oors where it is expose to the elements.
•In the event of a malfunction, switch the machine off imme iately.
•W6 WERTARBEIT offers frequent sewers an annual inspection, at the
owner’s expense, after a year. Normal use in icates that an inspection
shoul be performe every two to four years.
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After sewing
Safety notes
1.3 After sewing
Observe the following points after use:
•Clean the machine an remove any small pieces of threa , lint or ust.
•Switch the machine off.
•Always unplug the ‹power plug›.
•Position the machine so it cannot fall.
•Always keep the machine out of the reach of chil ren an animals.
•Change the nee les regularly. Worn or amage nee les pose a hazar .
1.4 Tips for a long service life
To ensure a long service life, please take note of the following:
•Do not expose the machine to irect sunlight, moisture or high levels of
humi ity.
•Clean your machine regularly. Perform these tasks thoroughly an at least
once a year. In the event of increase use, more frequently.
•When cleaning the machine, only use ry or amp cloths.
•Never use benzine, thinners or other chemical cleaning agents for
cleaning.
•Do not expose the machine to strong vibrations.
•Base on its esign, the machine is not inten e for commercial use.
•Have it inspecte by a W6 workshop for a fixe price at your expense.
•Frequent sewers shoul sen the machine in for an annual inspection
while an inspection every 2 to 4 years shoul be sufficient for normal use.
You can arrange an inspection irectly on our W6 WERTARBEIT website.
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What we expect from ou
Safety notes
1.5 What we expect from you
Specific knowle ge an skills are require when working with this machine.
•You shoul be confi ent when working with the machine.
•You must have rea an un erstoo this manual.
•Always have a clear hea when working with the machine.
•Never work with the machine when un er the influence of alcohol or
rugs.
•Take note of the package insert when taking me ication.
•If you are pregnant, let someone help you when assembling an moving
the machine.
•Do not ismantle the machine but leave this to a traine specialist.
Remember the maintenance to be carrie out by the customer though.
•You are personally suite to operate the sewing machine.
•In case of oubt, always contact our Service Department. To o so,
contact W6 WERTARBEIT irectly by email at
info@w6-wertarbeit. e.
•Only allow an authorise workshop to work on electrical components. W6
WERTARBEIT also offers the following options on its website for free.
Please access our website using www.w6-wertarbeit. e an un er
SERVICE select:
•Criteria for the optimal threa ing of a W6 N 9500C QPL vi eo.
•A tutorial vi eo specifically for the W6 N 9500C QPL.
•Tips an tricks for the W6 N 9500C QPL.
•A visual selection of stitches an their use.
Note
To sew the best pattern, it is necessary to a apt the patterns on a sewing
machine with a stitch wi th of 9 mm to the fabrics to be sewn with regar to
stitch wi th an stitch length. If the stitch wi th is too wi e, the fabric can be
pulle together or even pulle into the nee le plate.
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Unpacking
Assembling the machine
2Assembling the machine
This section contains information on how to set up the machine:
•Unpacking (Section 2.1)
•Setting up (Section 2.2)
•Connecting the machine (Section 2.3)
•Unplugging the power plug (Section 2.4)
2.1 Unpacking
You are responsible for shipping the machine for inspection or repair to a
specialist workshop. To avoi any amage, please sen the machine in its
original packaging. We therefore recommen that the packaging material,
inclu ing polystyrene, be store . In this case, ensure that all packaging material
is store out of the reach of chil ren.
DANGER There is a risk of suffocation
On elivery, the machine is packe in a plastic bag. There is a risk of suffocation
for chil ren who play with it.
➔Cut up the plastic bags.
➔Make sure that chil ren o not play with the packaging material.
CAUTION The machine is supplied with a needle installed
There is a risk of being pricke by the nee le.
➔Take care of the nee le when unpacking.
Carry out the following steps:
1. Unpack the machine on a suitable surface.
2. Cut up all plastic bags supplie with the machine.
3. Store the packaging material in a secure place out of the reach of chil ren.
!Shoul you wish to ispose of it, o not simply throw the packaging
material away but sen it for recycling.
» The machine is unpacked.
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Setting up
Assembling the machine
2.2 Setting up
When setting up, please pay attention to the following points:
•The supporting surface must be stur y, non-slip an of a equate size.
•There is a equate lighting for work.
•Your seat ensures a convenient an ergonomically soun posture when
working.
•It is place out of the reach of chil ren an animals.
•It is not expose to irect sunlight.
•It is not expose to high levels of humi ity or moisture.
•It is not place next to ra iators or other heat sources.
2.3 Connecting the machine
Prerequisite:
•The power cable is not amage .
•There are no heavy objects on the cable.
•The cable is not expose to high temperatures.
•The mains voltage is 230 volts.
DANGER Danger to life posed b electric shock
The sewing machine operates at low voltage. Improper
connection poses the risk of an electric shock.
➔Only use an easily accessible power socket as a power source.
➔Do not operate several evices from one power socket. There is a risk of
overloa ing.
➔Do not pull the plug out of the socket with wet han s.
➔Do not plug the plug into the socket with wet han s.
➔Do not pull the plug out of the socket by the power cable.
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Connecting the machine
Assembling the machine
Carry out the following steps:
1. Plug the ‹power plug› into the sewing machine socket.
2. Plug the ‹foot
controller plug› into the sewing machine socket.
3. Plug the ‹power plug› into the power socket.
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Connecting the machine
Assembling the machine
4. Set the ‹on / off switch› to the “I” (ON) position.
➔T
he
machine
is
switche
on.
➔The
lighting is
switche
on.
?The machine
oes not sew?
The machine is not connecte correctly.
➔Switch the machine off again.
➔Check all plug connections.
5. Pull the ‹extension table› si eways out to the left, to use the machine for
free arm sewing, for example to shorten trousers.
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Unplugging the power plug
Assembling the machine
6. Slowly press the ‹foot controller› to start sewing.
! The further the ‹foot controller› is presse , the faster the machine
sews.
Alternatively, you can sew without the foot controller, just unplug the foot
controller. Start an stop the sewing machine using the ‹Start-Stop›
button. Give it a try, you’ll be amaze .
7.
Release
the ‹foot
controller› when you want to stop sewing.
Alternatively: Unplug the foot controller an start an stop the sewing
machine using the ‹Start-Stop› button. You can control the spee using
the Spee Control button.
8. Set the ‹on / off switch› to the “0” (OFF) position to switch the machine
off.
» The machine is connected.
2.4 Unplugging the power plug
In the following situations you shoul switch the machine off at the ‹on / off
switch› an pull the plug out of the socket:
•If the machine is left unatten e .
•If you are replacing the nee le or bobbin.
•If you are removing the covers.
•If a power failure occurs uring use.
•During thun erstorms.
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Front view
Getting to know the machine
3Getting to know the machine
This section will familiarise you with the machine parts an what they are calle :
•Front view (Section 3.1)
•Rear view (Section 3.2)
•Top view (Section 3.3)
•View of the presser foot, automatic nee le threa er an nee le plate
(Section 3.4)
•On / off switch (Section 3.5)
•Sewing machine socket (Section 3.6)
•Foot controller socket (Section 3.7)
•Power plug (Section 3.8)
•Foot controller (Section 3.9)
•Extension table with accessories compartment (Section 3.10)
•Why use W6 threa , nee les an bobbins? (Section 3.11)
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Front view
Getting to know the machine
3.1 Front view
Machine
components – front view
Machine parts
No. Designation
01 Extension table (removable)
02 Please see “View of the presser foot, automatic nee le threa er an
nee le plate” for the names
03 Threa cutter
04 Foot pressure regulator
05 Upper threa tension ial
06 Face plate
07 Top cover with program overview
08 Please see “Top view” for the name
09 Touchscreen (L.C.D.)
10 Measuring tape with centimetre an inch scale
11 Knee lifter, insert into knee lifter opening
12 Spee Control button
13 Cut button
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Rear view
Getting to know the machine
Machine parts (continue )
No. Designation
14 “Nee le Up / Nee le Down” button
15 “Reverse” button
16 “Slow Sewing” button
17 Start-Stop button (not active when sewing with foot controller)
3.2 Rear view
Machine
components – rear view
Machine parts
No. Designation
01 Han wheel
02 On / off switch
03 Mains socket
04 Foot controller socket
05 Han le
06 Presser foot hol er lifter
07 Foot controller
08 Foot control plug
09 Power plug
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Front view
Getting to know the machine
3.3 Top view
Machine
components – top view
Machine parts
No. Designation
01 Threa take-up lever
02 Threa gui e (for sewing)
03 Metal threa gui e
04 Pattern overview, please see “Using a pattern” >
“Overview of patterns” for name
05 Small spool cap
06 Horizontal spool pin
07 Threa gui e (only for win ing the plastic bobbin)
08 Sketch for win ing the bobbin
09 Pattern in ex, please see “Using a pattern” >
“Overview of patterns” for name, to browse
10 Bobbin win er spin le (only for win ing the plastic bobbin)
11 Bobbin win er stopper
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