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.
—8—-

THREAD
AND
NEEDLE
CHART
FABRICS
THREADS
NEEDLE
SIZE
Fine
Silk
LIGHT
Crepe
de
Chine,
Voile
Fine
Cotton
9
or
11
WEIGHT
Lawn,
Organdy,
Georgette,
Tricot
Fine
Synthetic
Fine
Cotton
Covered
Polyester
50
Silk
MEDIUM
Linens.
Cotton,
Pique
50
to
80
Cotton
11
or
14
WEIGHT
Serge,
Double
Knits,
Percale
50
to
60
Synthetic
Cotton
Covered Polyester
50
Silk
Denim.
Tweed,
Gabardine,
HEAVY
40
to
50
Cotton
Coating,
Drapery and
Upholstery
14 or
16
WEIGHT
40
to
50
Synthetic
Fabric Cotton
Covered Polyester
Note:
*
In
general.
tine
threads
and
needles
are
used
for
sewing
thin
fabrics,
and
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.
*
When sewing
stretch,
very
fine
fabrics
and
synthetics,
use
a
stretch
needle.
The
stretch
needle prevents
skipped
stitches.
*
When
sewing
very
light
weight
fabric
use
stabilizer
underneath as needed.
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•A
number
indicating
the
size
of
needle
is
marked
on
the
Shank
shank.
The
higher the number,
—
the
thicker
the
needle.
BA
BLUE
TIPPED
needle
for
knits
is
supplied
with
the
machine.
*
Do
not
use
any
needle
which
is
bent
or
blunt.
Always
use
a
C
good
quality
needle
and
change
the
needle
often.
CHANGING
THE
NEEDLE
1.
Turn
the
hand
wheel
towards
you
until
the
needle
is
at
the
highest
position.
2.
Loosen the
needle
clamp
screw
by
turning
the screw
towards
you.
Remove the
needle
from
the clamp.
3.
Place
the
new
needle
into
the
needle
clamp
with
the
flat
side
facing
away
from
you.
Push
the
needle
up
into
needle
clamp
as
far
as
possible.
4,
Tighten
the
needle
clamp
screw
firmly.
SELECT
THE
CORRECT
NEEDLE
Blue
tipped
needle
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1o-

TAKE
OFF
THE
ACCESSORY
BOX
(EXTENSION TABLE)
As
illustrated
pull
the
accessory
box foward you.
FREE-ARM
SEWING
This
sewing
machine can
be
used
as
a
flat
bed
machine,
or
easily
converts
to
free
arm
machine
by
removing
the
extension
table.
The
free
arm
enables
you
to
sew
tubular
projects
more easily.
Just
slip
the
sleeve
or
pants
leg
on
the
free
arm
as
shown.
You
will
find
many
uses
for
this
free
arm
feature
such
as:
1.
Mend
elbows and
knees
of
garments
easily.
2.
Sew
in
sleeves
easily.
This
is
especially true
when
sewing smaller
garments.
3.
Applique,
embroider
or
hem cuffs
or
pants
legs.
4.
Sewing
elastic
casings
in
skirts
or
pants.
—11—

RAISING OR
LOWERING
THE
PRESSER
FOOT
1.
By
raising
or
lowering
the
presser
foot
lift,
the
presser
foot
goes
up
and
down
respectively.
2.
For
additional
clearance,
the
presser
foot
lift
can
be
raised
higher
to
place
heavy
or
thick
fabrices under the
foot.
SPOOL
PIN
1.
Take
out
spool
pin
from
accessory
box.
2.
Insert the
spool
pin
as
illustafed
in
the
direction
of
“arrow”
into
the spool
pin
base.
3.
Put
the
thread
on
spool
pin.
12—

REMOVING
AND
ATtACHING
THE
PRESSER
FOOT
To
Remove:
1.
Turn
the
hand
wheel
towards
you
until
the
needle
is
at
the highest
position.
Raise
the
presser
foot
by
lifting
the
presser
foot
lift.
2.
By
lifting
the
lever
on
the
back
of
the
foot
holder,
the
presser
foot
will
drop
off.
Note:
*
Do
not
force
the
presser
foot
to
remove
it.
To
Attach:
1.
Place
the
presser
foot
so
that
the
pin
on
the
foot
lies
just
under
the
groove
of
the
foot
holder.
Lower
the
foot
holder.
2.
When
the
presser
foot
lift
is
raised,
you’ll find
the
presser
foot
is
locked
in
place.
—
13—

STRAIGHT
STITCH
FOOT
Snap
on
the
straight
stitch
foot
when
sewing
fine
fabrics
with
a
straight
stitch.
Quilters
find
when
piecing
quilt
tops
they
use
the
straight
stitch
foot
for
smooth
accurate
seams.
Note:
Be
sure
to
replace
the
straight
stitch
foot
with
the
zigzag
foot
when
sewing
any
stitch
other
a
straight
stitch
because
the
needle
will
hit
the
foot.
-
14-

THREAD TENSION
Gener&ly,
thread tension
should
be
controlled
by
the
thread
tension
dial.
Bobbin
thread tension has
been
adjusted
at
the
factory
and
readjustment
is
rarely
needed.
Bobbin
thread
tension
is
just
right
when
you
can
pull
the
thread
from
bobbin
case
easily
with
a
little
resistance.
Top
thread
tension
may
be
adjusted
by
tightening
or
loosening
the
thread tension
dial,
if
necessary.
Loosen
the
needle
thread
tension
by
moving
the
dial
to
the
lower
number
—
Tighten
the
needle
thread tension
by
moving
the
dial to
the higher number.
*
There
are
several
reasons
you
might
reset
your
tension.
The
best
tension
for
one
fabric may
not
be
correct
for
another.
The
required
tension
depends
upon
the
stiffness
of
fabric,
thickness
of
the
fabric,
numbers
of
layers
of
fabric
being sewn,
as
well
as
the type
of
stitch
you
are
making.
*
It
is
better
to
test
the
stitching
on
a
scrap
of
the
fabric
you
are
using
before
starting
to
make
a
garment.
Properly
adjusted
thread
tension
for
straight
sewing
The
needle
thread
and
the
bobbin
thread
should
interlock
in
the
center
of
two
layers
of
fabric
The
upper
thread
is
too
tight
The
bobbin
thread
ap
pears
on
the
upper surface
of
the
fabrics.
The
needle
thread
ap
pears
on
the
underside
of
the
fabrics.
*
How
to
adjust
the
bobbin
thread tension
The
upper
thread
is
too
loose
15—

WINDING
THE BOBBIN
1
To
keep
the
needle
from
moving
up
and
down
while
winding
a
bobbin,
release
the
clutch
by
turning the
outer
hand
wheel toward
you
while
holding
the
inner
hand
wheel
firmly
to
keep
it
from
turning.
Fig.1
2.
Draw
thead
from
spool
through
bobbin
winder
tension
disc
as
shown.
Fig.2
3.
Pull
end
of
thread
through
hole
in
bobbin
as
shown.
4.
Place
bobbin onto bobbin
winder
shaft
with
end
of
thread
coming
from
the
top
of
the
bobbin.
Push
bobbin
winder
shaft
to
the
right
until
it
clicks.
Holding
onto
end
of
thread,
start machine.
When
bobbin
is
slightly
filled,
snip
off
end
of
thread.
5.
Wind
thread
until
winder
stops.
Remove
bobbin.
Clip
thread.
6.
Tighten
outer hand
wheel.
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16—

THREADING
THE
BOBBIN
CASE
Hold
the
bobbin
between
the
thumb
and
forefinger
of
your
right
hand
and
pull
off
about
15
cm
(6
inches>
of
thread.
1.
Hold
the bobbin
case
in
your
left
hand
as
shown
and place
the
filled
bobbin
into
the
bobbin
case.
Fig.1
2.
Pull
the
thread
into
the
slot
in
the
edge
of
the
bobbin
case.
Fig.2
3.
Now
pull
the thread under
the
tension
spring and
into
the
thread
eyelet.
Fig.3
To
insert
the
bobbin
case
and
bobbin
Ensure that about
15
cm
(6
inches)
of
thread
extends
out
of
bobbin
case.
Hold
the
bobbin
case
so
that
long
finger
on
the
case
points
up.
Open
the latch
of
bobbin
case.
Slip
the
bobbin
case
over
the
center
pin
of
hook
and
press
in
place
until
long
finger
of
the
bobbin
case
enters
notch.
Release
latch
and
press
down.
—
17—

THREADING
THE
UPPER
THREAD
A
Raise
presser
foot
lift.
B
Raise
take-up
lever
to
the
highest
position
by
turning
hand
wheel
towards
you.
Thread
following
numbers
®
-
0.
7
—
18—