White 1911 User manual

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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
KNOW
YOUR
SEWING
MACHINE
Name
of
parts
45
Accessories
6-7
the
to
connect
the
machine
to
the
power
supply
8
How to
use
the
foot
control
8
Sewing
light
8
Thread
and
needle
chart
9
Changing
the
needle
10
To
select
a
correct needle
10
Take
off
the
accessory
box
(extension
table)
11
Free-arm
sewing
11
Raising
or
lowering
the
presser
foot
12
Spool
pin
12
Removing
and attaching
the
presser
foot
13
Straight
stitch
foot
14
Thread tension
15
Winding
the
bobbin
16
Threading the
bobbin
case
17
Threading
the
upper
thread
18
Bring
up
the bobbin
thread
19
Pattern selector
20
Stitch
length
dial,
reverse
stitch
21
BASIC
SEWING
Straight
stitch
and zigzag
stitch
22
*
Begin
sewing
22
*
Change
sewing
directions
22
*
Fastening
seams
23
UTILITY
STITCHING
Triple
stretch stitch
24
*
Triple
straight
stretch
stitch
24
*
Triple
zigzag
stretch
stitch
24
3-step
zigzag
stitch
25
Smocking stitch
25
Overlock
stitch
26
Shell
stitch
27
Blind
hem
27
Sewing
buttonholes
28-29
Sewing
zippers
30
Sewing embroidery
31
Darning
plate
31
MACHINE
CARE
AND
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Cleaning
the
feed
teeth
3
Cleaning the
shuttle
race
3
Trouble
shooting;
Causes
and
remedies
34
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POLARIZED
PLUG
CAUTION
o
reduce
the
risk
of
electric shock,
this
appliance
has
a
polarized
plug
(one
blade
is
wider
ian
the
other).
This
plug
will
fit
in
a
polarized
outlet
only
one
way.
If
the
plug
does
not
fit
fully
i
the
outlet,
reverse
the
plug.
If
it
still
does
not
fit,
contact
a
qualified
electrician
to
install
the
roper
outlet.
Do
not
change
the
plug
in
any
way.
SEWING
MACHINE
Record
in
space
provided
below
the
Serial
No.
and
Model
No.
of
this
appliance.
The
Serial
No.
is
located
Rear
of
arm.
The
Model
No.
is
located
Rear
of
arm.
Serial
No.
1911
Model
No.
Retain
these
numbers
for
future
reference.
Oot
Controller
Model
4C-316s201sJ
made
by
Matsusita
Electric
Co.,
for
use
with
sewing
machine
Models
1911
he
sewing
machine
is
for
Household
Use.

IMI-’ORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When
using
an
electrical
appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should
always be
followed,
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
imn
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
man
er
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
dama
mechanical
adjustment.
4.
Never
operate
the
appliance
with
any
air
openings
blocked.
Keep ventilation
openings
of
the sewing
machine
and
foot co
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
replacing
light
bulb.
Replace
the
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
or
drop
into
water
other
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IVARNING
1.
Keep
fingers away
from
all
moving
parts. Special
care
is
required around
the
sewing
machine
needle.
2.
Always
use
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.
Switch
the sewing
machine
off
(“0”)
when making
any
adjustments
in
the
needle
area, such
as
threading
needle,
changing
nee
dle,
threading
bobbin,
or
changing
presser
foot,
etc.
6.
Always
unplug
sewing
machine
from
the
electrical outlet when removing
covers,
lubricating,
or
when
making
any
other user
ser
vicing
adjustments
mentioned
in
the
instruction
manual.
7.
Never
operate
on
a
soft
surface
such
as
a
bed
or
couch
where the
air
openings
may
be
blocked.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

1.
Thread
tension
dial
2.
Thread
take-up
lever
3.
Bobbin
winder
thread
guide
4.
Carrying
handle
5.
Pattern
selector
dial
6.
Bobbin
winder
spindle
7.
Bobbin
winder
stop
8.
Hand
wheel
9.
Stitch
length
dial
10.
Reverse
lever
11.
Needle
clamp
and screw
12.
Needle
13.
Needle plate
14.
Presser
foot
15.
Shuttle cover
16.
Feed
teeth
17.
Presser
foot
thumb screw
18.
Accessory
box,
extension table

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1.
Felt
pads
2.
Bobbins
3.
Oil
4.
Screw
driver
(small)
5.
Screw
driver
(large)
6.
Needle
case
7,
Seam
ripper
8.
ButtonhOle
foot
9.
Zipper
toot
10.
Brush
ii.
Spool
pin
12.
Sewing
light
holder
(for
replacing the
bulb)
13.
Staight
stitch
foot
14.
Darning
plate
7

HOW
TO
CONNECT
THE
MACHINE
TO
THE
POWER SUPPLY
1.
Push
the
machine
plug
into
the machine.
2.
Plug
the
machine
to
the
power
supply.
Note:
*
Before
plugging
in
the
machine,
ensure
that
the voltage and
number
of
cycles indicated,
is
conlormed
to
your
electrical
power
supply.
HOW
TO
USE
THE
SPEED
CONTROLLER
Sewing
speed
can
be
varied
by
the
foot
control. The
harder
you
press
on
the
foot
control,
the
faster
the
machine
runs.
Note:
*
By
releasing
the
foot
control,
the
machine
stops
running
automatically.
*
Before
using
the
machine,
practice
controlling
the
speed
with
out
threading.
HOW
TO
REPLACE
THE
SEWING
LIGHT
BULB
Before
replacing
a
bulb,
disconnect
the
machine
from
the
power
supply.
To
replace
the
sewing
light
bulb,
use
the
bulb
holder
which
you
may
find
in
the
accessory
storage.
Push
the
holder
from
bottom
until
the
lug
over
the
bulb
and
twist
the holder
together
with
bulb
counter-clockwise,
until
the
bulb
is
taken
out.
To
replace
the
new
bulb,
twist
the
holder
together
with
bulb
clockwise.
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