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WHITE
SEWING
MACHINE
COMPANY
Record
in
space
provided
below
the
Serial
No.
and
Model
No.
of
this
appliance.
The Serial
No.
is located
on
Bed
Plate.
The
Model
No.
is
located
on Rating
Plate.
Serial
No.
____________________
Model
No.
________________
Retain
these
numbers
for
future
reference.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When
using
an electrical
appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always
be
folowed,
including
the
following:
Read
all
instructions
before
using
(this
appliance)
DANGER
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock
An
appliance
should never
be
left
unattended
when
plugged
in
Always
unplug
this
appliance
from
the
electric
outlet immediately
after using
and
before
cleaning
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
appliance
is
used
by
or
near
children
2.
Use
this
appliance
only
for its
intended
use as
described
in
this
manual.
Use
only
attachments
recommended
by the manufacturer
as
contained
in
this
manual
3.
Never
operate
this
appliance
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
the
appliance
to
the
nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service center
for
examination,
repair,
electrical
or
mechanical adjustment.
4
Never
operate
the appliance
with
any air
openings
blocked
Keep
ventilation
open
ings
of
the
sewing
machine
and
foot
controller free
from
the
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
(“0”)
position,
then
remove plug
from
outlet.
9.
Do
not
unplug
by pulling
on cord.
To
unplug,
grasp
the plug,
not
the
cord.
DANGER
1.
Always
unplug
before
relamping,
Replace
bulb
with
same
type
rated
15
watts.
2.
Do
not
reach
for
an
appliance
that
has
fallen
into water,
Unplug immediately.
3.
Do
not
place
or
store
appliance
where
it
can
fall
or
be
pulled
into
a
tub
or
sink.
Do
not
place
in
or
drop
into
water
or
other
liquid.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
1. Keep fingers
away from all
moving
parts.
Special
care is required
around
the
sewing
machine
needle.
2.
Always
use
the
proper needle plate. The
wrong
plate can cause the
needle
to break.
3.
Do not use
bent needles.
4. Do not
pull or push
fabric while
stitching.
It
may deflect the needle causing
it
to
break.
5. Unplug
the sewing machine
when making any adjustments
in
the needle
area,
such
as threading
needle,
changing
needle,
threading
bobbin, or changing
presser foot, etc.
6.
Always unpiug
sewing
machine from the electrical
outlet when
removing covers,
lubricating, or
when making any
other user
servicing adjustments
mentioned
in the
instruction
manual.
7. Never
operate on a soft
surface such
as abed or couch
where the air
openings
may be
blocked.

CONTENTS
Name of Parts
1
Accessories
2
Removing
the
extension
table
3
Before sewing
(Power supply
and Sewing
lamp)
4
Fitting
shank
and
quilting
seam
guide.
Fitting
of
presser
feet
5
Winding
the
bobbin
6
Removing
bobbin case
and
bobbin
7
Inserting
bobbin into
bobbin
case
7
Inserting
bobbin
case into
shuttle race
8
Changing
needle
8
Threading
upper
thread
&
Twin
needle
threading
9
Drawing
up
bobbin thread
10
Changing sewing
directions
10
Adjusting.thread
tensions
11
Regulating
the
presser foot
pressure
12
Darning
plate
12
Fabric Thread Needle
guide
13
Sewing
(pattern
selector)
and
operation
table
14
To
start
sewing
to
finish
a
seam
15
Straight stitch
zig zag
stitch
16
Blind
hemming
17
Three
step
zig-zag
18
Overcasting edges-binding
19
Straight
stretch stitch
20
Sewin on
buttons
21
Sewing
in
zips
22
Button hole
sewing
23
Hemming
24
Twin
needle
freehand
embroidery
25
Cleaning
of
raceand shuttle
hook
26
Cleaning
and
oiling
27
Trouble shooting
guide
28

NAME
OF
PARTS
(FRONT
SIDE)
1
Pattern
selector
dial
2
Take
up
lever
3
Tread
tension
dial
4
Tread
guide
for
upper
threading
Presser
foot
Shuttle
cover
Extension table
Spool
pin
Top cover
Stitch
length
dial
Reverse
button
Bobbin
winder
spindle
Bobbin
winder
stopper
Stop
motion
knob
Hand
wheel
Handle
Upper
thread
guide
Face
cover
Presser
foot
lever
Thumb
screw
Needle
plate
Needle
clamp
screw
(REAR
VIEW)
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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REMOVING
EXTENSION
TABLE
To
convert
the
machine from
flat-bed
to
free-arm
use
simply
remove
the
tension
-table
as
shown.
THIS
IS
ONLY
APPLICABLE
TO MACHINES
MANUFACTURED
FOR THE
UNITED KINGDOM
IMPORTANT
The wires
in
this mains
lead are
coloured
in accordance with
the following
code:
BLUE
— NEUTRAL
BROWN
— LIVE
NOTE.
As the
colours
of
the
mains
lead of
this
appliance
may
not
correspond
with
the
coloured
markings
identifying
the
terminals
in
your plug,
proceeá
as
follows:
Connect
BROWN
wire
to
terminal
marked
L
or
coloured
RED.
Connect
BLUE wire
to
terminal
marked
N or
coloured
BLACK.
FIT
CORRECT
PLUG
TO
POWER CORD
WHEN
USING
A
B.S. 1363
FUSEO PLUG,
A
3
AMP.
FUSE
MUST
BE
FITTED.
If
the terminals
of the plug
are
unmarked consult
a qualified
electrician
before
use.
M’ien
leaving
the sewing
machine
unattended,
the
plug
must be
removed from
the socket
outlet
‘Mien
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
THE MAXIMUM INPUT
OF
LAMP:
240
V 15W.
THIS
APPLIANCE
CONFORMS
TO
THE
STATUTORY
RADIO
INTERFERENCE
SUPPRESSION REGULATIONS.
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BEFORE
SEWING
1.
Fit
the
machine
plug
into
the
machine.
2.
Plug
the
machine
to
the
power
supply.
3.
Sewing
speed
can be varied
by
the speed
controller.
(BE
SURE
TO
FIT
A
CORRECT PLUG
TO
SUPPLY
CORD)
1.
Remove
or install
lamp
from
inside
of
face
cover.
2.
Open
face cover
in
direction
of
arrow.
3. Remove
lamp
by
unscrewing
it
counter
clockwise.
4. Install
a
new bulb
by
screw
ing it
in
clockwise.
5.
Use
only
a
120V,
15W
(Max)
“Hi-Light” brand
re
placement
sewing
machine
lamp
Available
from
your
Riccar
stock
ist.
Important:
When leaving
the
machine
unattended,
servicing,
changing lamps
or removing
covers,
disconnect
from
the supply
by removing
plug
from the
socket
outlet.
4
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FITTING
SHANK
AND
QUILTING
SEAM
GUIDE
Raise
the
presser
bar
and
fit
shank
as
shown.
(1>
Insert
quilting/seam
guide
carefully
so
as
not
to
damage
the
holding
spring.
(2)
FITTING OF PRESSER
FEET
Raise
the
presser
foot. Pull
the
one-touch
lever
towards
you and
the
foot
will
be
released.
Centre
new
foot
under
shank.
Lower
shank
until
groove
is
directly
above
and touching
the
pin.
Pull
one-
touch
lever
towards
you
and
the
foot
will
become
engaged.
(3,
4)
Shenk
set
screw
T
-1
Loosen
Shsnk
1
)
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