White 1766 User manual

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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
SEWING
MACHINE
N
WHITE

POLARIZED
PLUGS
CAUTION
This product
is equipped
with
a polarized
alternating
current
line plug
(a
plug
having
one blade
wider
than
the
other). This plug
will fit into
the power
outlet
only
one way.
This is
a safety
feature. If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the plug fully into
the outlet, try
reversing
the
plug.
If the
plug should still
fail
to
fit,
contact
an electrician
to replace
the
obsolete
outlet. Do
not
defeat
the
safety
purpose of the
polarized
plug.
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
sewing
machine)
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.
Always
unplug before relamping, 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
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.
10.
Keep
fingers
away from
all moving
parts. Special
care
is required
around
the sewing
machine
needle.
ii.
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
labric
while
stitching.
It may
deflect
the needle
causing
it to
break.
14.
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.
15.
Always
unplug
sewing machine
from
the electrical
outlet
when
removing
covers,
lubricating,
or when making any
other user
servicing
adjustments
mentioned
in
the
instruction
manual.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS
Name of
Parts
Accessories.
Removing
the
extension
table,
free
arm sewing
Before
sewing
(Power
supply
and Sewing
lamp)
Fitting
shank
and
quilting
seam
guide.
Fitting
of presser
Winding
the
bobbin
Removing
bobbin case and
bobbin
Inserting
bobbin into
bobbin
case
Inserting
bobbin
case
into
shuttle
race
Changing
needle
Threading
upper
thread
&
Twin
needle
threading
Drawing
up
bobbin
thread
Changing
sewing
directions
Adjusting.thread tensions
Regulating
the
presser
foot
pressure
Drop
feed
Fabric.
Thread.
Needle
guide
Sewing
(pattern
selector)
and
operation
table
To
start
sewing
to
finish
a seam
Straight
stitch
Blind
hemming
Three step
zig-zag
Overcasting edges-binding
Straight stretch
stitch
Sewinq
on
buttons
Sewing
in
zips
Button
hole
sewing
Hemming
Twin
needle-freehand
embroidery.
-
Cleaning
of
race
and
shuttle hook.
Cleaning and
oiling
Trouble
shooting
guide
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NAME OF
PARTS
(FRONT
SIDE)
1
Pattern
selector
dial
2
Take
up
lever
3
Tread tension
dial
4
Tread
guide
for
upper
threading
5
Presser
foot
6
Shuttle
cover
7
Handle
8
Spoolpin
9
Top
cover
10 Stitch
lengtt
dial
11 Reverse
button
12
Face
cover
—1—

(REAR
VIEW)
Bobbin
winder
stopper
Stop
Motion
knob
Hand
wheel
Extension
table
Thumb
screw
Needle
plate
Presser
foot
lever
Accessories
Box
— 1A—

ACCESSOR
I ES
Zigzag
foot
(On machine)
Button
foot
Button
hoie
cutter
Machine
Oil
Zipper
foot
Needle
#11
#14
Bobbin
Felt
Button
hole
foot
Screw driver
—2—

REMOVING
EXTENSION
TABLE
To
convert
the
machine
from flat-bed
use
to free-arm
use
simply
remove
the
ex
tension
table
as shown.
FREE-ARM
SEWING
1. Especially useful
when
sewing
sleeves,
pants
leg,
tubular
fabrics,etc,more
easily.
2.
To
sew
tubular,
just
slip
the
sleeve
or
pants
leg
on the
free
arm
as
shown
above.
3.
This
sewing
machine
can
be
used
as
a
flat
bed
machine,
but
easily
converts
to
free
arm
machine
by
removing the
extension
table.
—3—

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
stockist.
Important:
When leaving
the machine
unattended,
servicing,
changing
lamps
or removing
covers,
disconnect
from
the supply
by
removing
plug from
the socket
outlet.
—4—

FITTING
OF
PRESSER
FEET
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)
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)
Shank
I
On.touch
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