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KWIK’SEW 600 OPERATING SERVICE & MANUAL : ;
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We have published the Operating and Service Manual to operation aid you in and the minor service repairs of your new KWIK - SEW ING MACHINE . 600 SEW If you carefully read this manual , you will use be able of all to the make sewing possibilities that are available to you . We hope you will enjoy your KWIK - SEW 600 and have sewing many hours . pleasant KWIK - SEW PATTERN CO . , INC .
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Table of contents OPERATING MANUAL Accessory box 5 Selecting the stitch 14 Blindstitching 20 Sewing on buttons 29 Bridging Stitch 24 Shell stitch 25 Bringing up the lower thread 9 Straight stitching 15 Buttonhole Knife 28 Tension of lower thread 10 Buttonholes - 26 Tension of upper thread 10 Changing the needle 6 Thread cutter 10 Changing the presser foot “ ankle � 12 Threading the lower thread 8 Changing the snap - on presser foot 12 Threading the upper thread 9 Connection electric to outlet 4 Three - step zigzag 22 Correct and incorrect thread tension . 11 Twin needles 38 Darning 36 Winding the bobbin 7 Elastic straight stitch 19 Zigzag stitching 16 Extension plate 5 Zipper presser foot 30 Free arm 5 Free - hand monograms embroidery and 37 Insertion of bobbin case 8 Lighting 4 Lowering the feed dog 13 Mending and patching 34 Needle and thread 6 Needle plate SERVICE MANUAL . . . 13 39 Needle position 15 Belt tension 44 Overlock stitch 23 Bobbinwinder adjustments 46 Pattern stitching 16 Bobbinwinder wheel replacement 47 Patterns and utility stitches 17 Change needle 39 Presser foot pressure control 4 Cleaning 40 Regular presser foot 13 Light bulb 45 Removing the bobbin case . 7 Lubrication 41 Reverse cycle patterns and utility stitches 18 Maintenance hints 49 Ric rac stitch 18 Needle plate replacement 45 Roller presser foot 30 Sewing hook clogged 48 2
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1 . Bobbin Winder Tension 9 . Needle 2 . Clomp Top Thread Guides 18 . Shuttle 10 . Needle 3 . Thread Thread Guide Take - 27 . up Setting Lever 19 . Dot Thread 11 . Spool Needle Pins 4 . Light Switch 28 . Reverse 20 . Feeding Bobbin 12 . Winder Lever Presser 5 . Bar Face Plate 29 . Stitch 21 . Length Bobbin 13 . Dial Presser Winder Foot Stop 6 . Front Screw Thread 30 . Guide Hole br 22 . Attaching Handwheel 14 . Presser 7 . Foot Upper Thread Extension Tension 23 . Plate Handwheel 15 . Needle Release Plate Dial 31 . Setting 24 . Dot Stitch 16 . Width Free Selector Arm 8 . Lower 32 . Thread Drop Guide Feed 25 . Dial Program 17 Selector Shuttle Cover 33 . Base Plate 26 . Transparent Indicator 34 . Presser Foot Pressure Control 3
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Connection electric to outlet cord into foot control . Plug A . B . Attach plug to machine . Plug C . wall outlet . cord into Lighting To turn light on off , press button or located on face plate . The light bulb located is inside the face plate . To remove the bulb , unscrew the bulb through opening the at the bottom of the face plate . Presser foot pressure control The pressure control for presser the bar is lo — cated on of the top machine the on side . left To change the pressure on the presser foot , press down on the outer ring . The inner section will move up . You now have pressure no on the presser foot . As you push down the on inner section you will increase the pressure . Loose pressure on the presser foot is used mostly for sewing on certain types stretch of fabric such as sweater fabric . Tight pressure on presser the foot is used sewing for girdle fabrics . 4
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Free arm Trouser legs and sleeves can be placed free around arm for easy mending , sewing or patching . The free arm also makes it much easier attach to collars and cuffs as well as sew children’s small clothes and darn stockings . Extension plate When you need a larger working surface , , h the attach extension plate . To install extension on plate machine , pull down the leg support , position then plate around free arm , pulling catch out on underside with right index - Make finger . sure groove on back of extension fits plate around projected peg on back of machine . sewing Lock in place by releasing catch snaps so into it hole . I Accessory box The accessory I box is located under the sion exten plate . To remove the accessory box , the pull box to the left . • I 5
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Needle and thread Cotton Machine Sewing Your sewing Synthetic machine Embroidery Needle uses a type 705 type or Thread Thread Thread Width 130 needle . This number refers the to length No . No . No . No . and configuration of the needle . It is best to 60 SO 70 / 10 . * purchase 50 your needles - - 60 from your dealer . 30 - - How 50 80 / 12 40 - - SO 30 - - SO 90 ever , / 14 if this is not possible due to some emer 40 100 / 16 gency condition in your locality you can get by 30 110 / 18 temporarily with what is commonly 30 called a 120 / 20 15x1 needle which is carried in stock almost by * Synthetic sewing all machine stores threads or are wherever not generally they numbered . sell Use a fine needle for fine thread and heavier a needle for sewing machine needles . heavier thread . The above - mentioned needles come in various widths . And the larger the width number the larger the eye of the needle . With regard the to size of the needle it may be generally said that numbers 80 / 12 or 90 / 14 can be used for most fabrics . For finer a thread or for sheer or tightly woven fabrics finer a needle can used . be For a very heavy stiff or fabric heavy a needle can be used ; the higher the needle number the heavier the needle . The sizes of thread and needle to be used are shown in the chart . - t - ‘ 4 _ Changing the needle Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle . When you insert the new needle , turn the flat side away from you and push the needle up into the needle socket as far as the stop . Tighten the screw that so the needle is held firmly . 6 h
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Removing the bobbin case Lift or remove extension plate . Bring needle to highest position by turning handwheel to wards you . Open shuttle cover . Grasp bobbin case latch with thumb arid index finger and pull out bobbin case . Winding the bobbin With one hand hold handwheel stationary and use other hand to turn handwheel release ( A ) ( turning towards you ) to disengage sewing mech anism . Place empty bobbin on bobbin winder . Rotate bobbin on winder pressing down gently , until the notch on bobbin winder engages bobbin . Push bobbin towards handwheel and it will snap in position next to bobbin winder stop . Place spool of thread on spool pin . Guide thread through rear upper thread guide , around bobbin winder tension and wind thread around the bobbin a few times . Hold the end of thread while pressing foot control . Release end of thread as soon as winding process is underway . Bobbin winder 4 stop will allow bobbin to fill completely . Now , move bobbin away from handwheel ; remove bobbin from bobbin winder and tighten handwheel release ( by turning away from you ) . If you do not wish to completely fill your bobbin with thread , you may stop any time during the winding process by moving bobbin winder spindle to the left . 7
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thread lower the Threading the beside it hold , wound is bobbin When direction in running thread with case bobbin slot the into thread Slide . photo in arrow of thread Pull . shown as case bobbin of edge on bobbin sure be to Check . spring tension under is thread when arrow of direction in rotates . pulled to used is case bobbin the of top on hook The making when tension bottom the increase . work embroidery doing when or buttonholes the hook , case bobbin the insert you Before . case bobbin the on hook the on thread ± case bobbin of Insertion 4ø ‘ : index and thumb with latch case bobbin Grasp bobbin with , spindle shuttle on place and finger . needle the nearest or top on opening case in locked is it sure make to case bobbin Press . latch the Release . place ’ 1 • . • . A A 8 ’ A • . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Threading the upper thread Raise presser bar . Turn handwheel until needle is in highest position . Place spool of thread on a spool pin ( A ) . With circular motion , guide thread through upper thread guides , rear and front ( B & C ) . Bring thread down and around tension dial ( D ) . Now hold spool steady and pull end of thread upward and over to the right to lock thread into the thread tension spring . Insert thread through either eye of take - up lever ( E ) . Place thread through front thread guide ( F ) . Guide thread behind and through lower thread guide ( G ) . Slip thread around left hook of needle thread guide ( H ) . Thread the needle from the front to the back . Bringing up the lower thread Hold the threaded upper thread and turn the handwheel toward you until the needle goes down and then up again . When the needle is in its highest position , pull the upper thread and you will get a loop of lower thread which is easy to catch . You should not pull the upper thread too hard as this may bend the needle . Pull the threads ( upper and lower ) about 6 � ( 15 cm ) toward the rear . If thread ends are too short , the thread may slip out of the eye of the needle when you begin to sew . 9
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cutter Thread a find will you bar presser the of the back On easy it makes which , cutter thread , the notch . threads the off cut to for you thread upper of Tension the of tension the regulates which dial The Your . 5 0 to from graduated is thread upper which thread the with tested been has machine adjust necessary to be It may . it accompanies thread use you if somewhat tension thread the . thickness another of sewing - ordinary - than heavier , a example For thread upper higher a requires usually thread , tension thread upper the increase To . tension . number higher to dial a turn the thread lower of Tension to sufficient is it cases sewing special most In Rarely . tension thread upper the only change . tension thread lower the adjust need to you do of the tension adjust the to necessary is it If the screwdriver from small the use , thread lower the on screw larger in the Fit it . box accessory more not turn it and spring tension thread thread the if left the to turn a of / 10th than 1 too is it if right the ; tight to too is tension . loose 10
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Correct and incorrect thread tension In order to easily understand of correct the importance thread tension , you thread can tensions try different by sewing fabric . two thicknesses Begin by of using an tension , excessively i . e . you loose turn the upper dial to thread the left tension as far as it fabric will go . and Look you at the will find the straight lower and thread the lies upper thread into is the drawn lower down side of the the fabric . dial If to you the turn right , the opposite upper thread occurs . lies The straight and comes the lower up in thread loops on the The top thread of the tension fabric . is correct interlock when the in threads the middle of the ( approximately layers of fabric at 3 on the to dial ) sew , . Before check starting the tension thicknesses by sewing on of the two same fabric work you with . intend to Before you begin to use the that zigzag the stitch , thread check tension is the did same straight j as when stitching . you Use see a scrap how of the fabric zigzag to stitches first look if on you the set them loosest ( upper the picture ) higher , then thread on tension Then ( middle finally picture ) the . correct look thread about tension like will that in the important lower picture . that It you is use the on same the weight bobbin thread as on the spool . • 11
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Changing the snap - on presser foot The presser feet which accompany the machine have the form of loose soles which are held in place on the presser foot “ ankle � by spring . a To change the presser foot , turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is in the highest position . Remove the presser toot by drawing it toward you while pressing slightly down ward . Slide the new presser foot over the front edge of the ankle bracket as shown in the illustration . There is spring a on the lower end of the ankle bracket . Slide on the presser foot so that the round transverse pin on the presser foot fits into the space between the bracket and the spring . Then press lightly backward and down ward and the presser foot will snap into the correct position . Changing the presser foot ‘ tnkIe � Certain presser feet cannot be constructed as loose soles and then the ankle bracket must also be changed . Make sure that the needle is in its highest position . Then loosen the re taining screw with your left hand and remove the presser foot ankle with your right hand . 12
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Regular presser foot The presser foot ( 383 ) which Upper is fitted side machine on the Under at delivery , side is used for normal straight stitching , zigzag stitching and other stitches . utility As you can see , it has different notches which can be used as guides when sewing . you wish If to have a seam allowance about ( 6 4 mm ) � , let the material I ’ run even with outer the edge of I - . the presser foot ( applies to stitching straight with the needle in the center position ) By moving . one step inwards you will seam have allowance a of about 5 / 32 � ( 4 mm ) innermost . The notch gives a seam allowance about of 5 / 64 � ( 2 mm ) . • 1 Needle I plate Exact seam allowances may be obtained using by guides on the needle plate which measured are from needle in CENTER position . Lowering , the feed dog You lower the feed dog by turning the Feed Drop Dial to “ crosshatch � symbol . To raise the feed dog turn the Drop Dial Feed to the symbol for a regular seam . Lower the feed dog when you sew on form buttons , closing bars ( bartacks ) and carry certain out darning work , embroidery , etc . 13
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the Selecting stitch round will two see machine you the face you As the of the top towards The one . controls . Selector Program Stitch machine the is needle the selecting is scale for outer The making width and for zigzag , position the . buttonholes various selecting for scale used is middle The . patterns various selecting for used inner is scale The . stitches cycle reverse the function indicates which window red The . perform going is to machine by changed are scales inside middle and The moved scale outside is . handle The moving the outside . the scale turning by . clockwise dial the always turn to Remember . machine the right of the control other on The reverse cycle , Dial Length the Stitch the is . reverse sewing control in for the control and 14
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Straight stitching ii To make a regular straight stitch with the needle in the center position , turn the outer ii scale on the ‘ Program t : i • Selector so that the middle o is in the red window . Turn the pattern : ( & . select or so that the symbol on the handle is aligned with the red window . Turn the Stitch Length Dial to 2 . I . If you wish a longer stitch , move the control toward 5 . If you want a smaller stitch turn toward 0 . To sew in reverse , press down the lever located on the right of the Stitch Length Dial . When released , the machine 4i will resume normal forward sewing . Needle position There are three needle positions : left , center and right . On the outer scale of the Program Selector you will see a scale from 0 - 5 in three different places . The scale with the letter E on top puts the machine in left hand needle posi tion ( line on left ) The . middle scale puts the needle in center position . The third scale puts the needle in right hand position ( line on right ) . 15 m .
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sfitching Zigzag symbol the Align . position center in needle Put the Move . window red the with handle the on from required width the select and scale outer the wider the , number the higher The . 5 to o the on desired stitch of length the Select . zigzag . Dial Length Stitch overcasting for used mostly are stitches Zigzag the over sews needle the that sure Make . edges is stitch zigzag narrow . fabric A the of edge the use also You . tricot sewing for used also on sewing , work embroidery for stitch zigzag . etc , buttons , snaps . stitching Pattern to change , stitches decorative the using When gives foot presser pattern The . foot pattern Side the Under Side Upper behind space the thanks to , seam raised more a F should and , underside needTehoIe the on the for and stitching pattern all close used for be pattern the find will You . stitching zigzag close . box accessory the in foot presser 16
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Patterns and utility stitches To obtain the patterns shown on the middle scale turn the outer ring to number 5 , center needle position . Turn the handle so that the desired symbol on the middle scale is lined up with the red window . Set the Stitch Length Dial for buttonholes . The stitch length can be varied by turning the Stitch Length Dial . For decorative stitches we suggest that you loosen j the top thread tension slightly so that the knots form on the bottom of the fabric . We also suggest that you put the bottom thread through the hook on the bobbin case . I II I I I I I — I’ll ’ S I . I I I I 0 I S S I I . 0 I I S 0 - I S I I I I S I I S I — cS I I 17
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Reverse cycle patterns and utility stitches The symbols for reverse cycle stitches are on the inner scale of the Program Selector . Turn the outer scale so that number 5 in the center position in is the red window . Turn the handle so that the desired symbol on the inner scale is lined up with the red window . To lock the machine in reverse cycle , . hold down the reverse control and move the Stitch Length Dial towards the left so that the reverse cycle sewing symbol lines up with the dot on the machine . Be sure that when you finish using the reverse cycle stitch that you unlock the reverse mechanism by presssing down the reverse lever , and turn the Stitch Length Dial clockwise to 0 . Release the reverse lever and set the stitch length at the desired point . > I > % I Ric rac stitch Setting for pattern No . in 1 illustration . Turn the outer scale on the Program Selector > : to center 5 , needle position . Align the symbol I > % ! on the handle with the red window . Set the Stitch Length Dial for reverse cycle . 18 ii
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Elastic ‘ straight stitch Turn the outer scale on the Program Selector to 0 , center needle position . Align the symbol on the handle with the red window . Set the Stitch Length VT Dial for reverse cycle . Press down on the reverse lever and turn the Stitch Length I Dial to the left . . The elastic straight stitch is a triple lock straight stitch combining stretchability and strength . The stretchability makes III it useful for sewing on knits and other stretch fabrics . III It is also used for sewing crotch seams , sewing bias seams III and for sleeve insertion . The elastic straight III stitch can also be used for decorative purposes . III III III III III 19
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Blindsfflching Selector Program the on scale outer the Turn is in position needle center the in 3 . No that so the that so handle the Turn . window red the red the with A up lines symbol ) ( hem blind . 2 / 21 on Dial Length Stitch the Set . window . foot presser stitch blind Use without hemming for used is Blindstitching you As . side right the on showing stitches the four of consists it , sketch the from see will . stitch zigzag one and stitches straight 20
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the Both . sketch the in shown as fabric the Fold to have stitches may the width of the and length are you fabric the upon depends it ; changed be * 1 . sewing 1 ‘ . 1 I the how seen be can illustration left far the In , fabric the of line fold the reach to fail stitches . width stitch the increase should you indicating has width stitch the illustration middle the In excessive to leading , much too increased been the decrease should you indicating � , “ bite . width stitch correctly a how is shown illustration right the In seam The . look should hem blindstitched sewn fold the of threads two or one only catches . line 21
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zigzag Three - step Turn the dial on the outer Program Selector so that number in the center 5 needle is position in the red Turn the window . handle the so that three - step zigzag symbol on the middle ) ( is scale lined with the up red window . Set the Stitch Dial Length on number 1.5 . This is the most common size the for three - step zigzag . You can vary the stitch width and the stitch length according the to work you are doing . . Three - step has zigzag many advantages over ordinary zigzag overcasting . when It should replace stitch the zigzag when overcasting thin fabrics since zigzag ordinary may tend to cause the edge of the material curl . to Thick fabrics may be overcast twice with three - step in fasten order to the coarse threads ( in the weave . Three - step zigzag is even more elastic than or dinary It zigzag . should therefore used be for knit overcasting and stretch fabrics , if the seam is to be pressed open . ( Three - step zigzag is also for used sewing terry cloth , and darning mending . 22
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stitch Overlock Selector Program the on dial outer the Turn position needle center the in 5 number that so that so handle the Turn . window red the in is • lined is scale inner the on M ) symbol ( the Length Stitch the Set . window red the with up the lock To ) . cycle reverse ( on Dial Q reverse the down hold , cycle reverse in machine towards Dial Length Stitch the move and lever symbol sewing cycle reverse the that so left the . machine the on dot the with up lines reverse the using finish you when that sure Be j mech reverse the unlock you that stitch cycle and , lever reverse the down pressing by anism . 0 to clockwise Dial Length Stitch the turning stitch the set and lever reverse the Release . point desired the at length together sew to designed is stitch overlock The ex for : operation one in edge the overcast and or , sweater , - shirt T a constructing when ample allow seam � 1h for a calls which place any in garment the out cut can you , wish you If . ance with seam the Sew . allowance seam wider a with edge - hand left the that ( remember overlock the ) marking seam the follow should overlock the of allowance seam remaining the trim then and . picture the in shown as , stitches the along 23
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stitch Bridging Selector Program the on scale outer the Turn position needle center the in 5 number that so that so handle the Turn . window red the in is lined is scale middle the on Y ) symbol ( the Length Stitch the Set . window red the with up . 2 1 - between Dial . girdle sewing for used is stitch bridge The for and elastic on sewing , cloth terry , fabric . patching and mending 24
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sfltch Shell so Selector Program the on dial outer the Turn is position needle center the in number 5 that that so handle the Turn . window red the in lined is scale middle the on A symbol ) the ( Length Stitch the Set . window red the with up 11 . . ii . 3 - 2 between Dial . decorative make a to used is stitch shell The . tricot nylon especially , fabric sheer in hem hem to narrow turn a , effect shell the obtain To zigzag the that so seam the sew ; side wrong the you After . edge folded the outside goes stitch fabric excess the trim , seam the finished have . stitches the close to side wrong the from 25
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Buttonholes Upper Side Under Side sew buttonholes , you should change In order to You will buttonhole foot over to the ( 284 ) . is attached in the accessory box and it find it presser the regular snap - on in the same way as foot . slightly . Loosen In the upper thread tension crease tension hooking the the bottom by bobbin hook on the bobbin case . thread on the The buttonhole will look better , if you use a fine thread . Mark on the fabric where you want place to the buttonhole . Always sew buttonhole and test a adjust the stitch length setting . Begin usual needle as by making sure that the is in the highest position . scale Program Turn the outer on the Selector so that A is in the window . Align symbol red the on the handle with window . the the red Set stitch length on the buttonhole symbol . ii 26
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the sews machine the that Note . sewing Start If . reverse in stitching zigzag of column first reduce , close sufficiently not are stitches the sewn have you When . slightly length stitch the the stop , length right the to column this the of out raised needle the with machine . B to dial the turn and fabric . bar closing first the form to is step next The fabric the back holding while stitches 4 - 3 Sew machine the stop Then . dog feed the lowering or and fabric the of out raised needle the with . to C dial the turn stitching zigzag of column other the sew Now the Stop . one first the as distance same the the of out raised needle the with machine . D dial to the turn and fabric final the makes machine the D position In holding while stitches 4 - Make 3 . bar closing stop , dog feed the lowering or fabric the back Then . raised needle the with machine the ping with threads the lock and E to dial the turn fabric the back holding while stitches few a the lowered you If . dog feed the lowering or you after it raise you that sure make , dog feed . finished have 27
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. _ p _ _ foot presser Roller - coarse for suitable Side Under is , foot Side presser Upper roller The stretch and jersey certain and material knitted plastic and imitations leather as well as fabrics friction better give rollers grooved The . materials . materials these against foot presser Zipper it that so attached be can foot zipper The the of left the to or right the to either comes both on sew to possible it makes This . needle . work the turning without zipper the of sides are zipper a inserting for instructions Usually How . zipper the purchase you when included J simplified following the find may you , ever . follow to easier method J . 1 allowance seam � ¾ application zipper this For to seam the Sew . necessary if Add . needed is opening the Baste . opening zipper for notch . stitches long with together 30
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2 . Press the seam open and remove the basting . 3 . Make a stitching from the right side , 3 / 8 � ( 1 cm ) from one side of the opening . 4 . Change to zipper foot . Place a piece of trans parent tape to the cloth edge of the zipper , on the wrong side , so that half the tape edge comes outside . 31 *
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5 . opening which is not Take the side of the the and stick it the tape , putting stitched , to folded possible the cloth edge as close as to side . chain of zipper . Work from the right the The tape will serve as basting . 6 . Sew in the fold Turn seam allowance . up the Sew from from the wrong side . ( press crease ) , of the continuing to the top the bottom up , zipper . 7 . tape . Remove the 32 II
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. 8 “ : : \ ‘ p where , opening the of edge other the Place covers edge cloth the that so , is stitching the open the together Tape . chain or zipper the bottom the from starting , side right the from ing . zipper the of , ; - S ; ; . 9 possible as close as sew and cloth the back Fold Sew . allowance seam the on stitching the to little zipper a the Open . up bottom the from easier to is It . finished is seam the before just stand doesn’t zipper the of slide the when sew . way the in 10 . attached is zipper the and tape the Remove 33
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patching and Mending are stitch bridge the and zigzag - step three The patching and mending for suitable most the called is method This . materials of majority the be may foot presser regular The � . - mend UU “ quick of is thread the if better naturally is It . used length stitch The . fabric the as color same the suit adjusted to be should width stitch and S and 2 - 1 length stitch try , start . material To the . 4 5 - width stitch S S 1 • % 55 I the of edges the bring , rip a mending When with together them sew and together fabric , necessary If . stitch bridge or zigzag - step three the on fabric of piece with a rip the reinforce or once forth and back sew and side wrong . twice . 1 L 34
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When patching hole , a cut out the patch slightly larger than the damaged area . Place the patch on the right side ; sew around all edges ; sew a second seam inside the first seam . From the wrong side cut out the damaged area . A threadbare spot is repaired by sewing back and forth with three - step zigzag . Use the reverse lever . For every row of stitching , guide the fabric slightly to the side so that the stitches cover the entire worn area . If the fabric is very worn , a piece of the fabric or a lining . c > > may be attached > > to the wrong side of the material as reinforcement . Use bandage guaze i - > > > • > as reinforcement material when mending table cloths , napkins and towels . > - . > > > > — , / — — < < ‘ < > > _ _ > > — — — - . , _ > _ > _ > _ > _ > — 35
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Darning Put the needle in highest its position and re move the presser foot ankle . Attach the darn foot ing the machine to making sure that the arm of the foot rests on the needle screw . Set the sewing machine for straight stitch as a wide zigzag stitch might break needle . the Drop the feed dog . Decrease the thread top tension slightly . Darning with the darning foot is done free by hand and , therefore , requires some practice . V It easier is darn if to the fabric is stretched in hoop . a When stretched , the fabric should lie V flat on the machine . Place hoop the under the darning foot . Lower V presser the foot bring and the up lower thread . Begin sewing by back and forth over the hole V • V with long stitches . Since the feed dog is dis - I engaged , you guide the hoop back and forth by yourself and thus determine the stitch length . The faster you move the hoop , the longer the stitch will Keep be . the machine speed uniform . V Continue in the same manner until threads V have been stitched across the entire hole . 900 Then turn the work and darn across the V hole with short stitches V which are obtained by moving the hoop slowly back and forth . Keep the machine speed uniform . If the hole is large , cover with it guaze and then darn as described above . Darning can also be done on the bias of fabric the or in circles if this would be better adapted the to structure of the fabric . 36
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monograms - hand Free embroidery and . ankle the including foot presser the Remove Selector Program the Set . dog feed the Drop the of width The . position needle center the on you wide how upon depend will stitch zigzag top the Loosen . be to monogram the wish thread BJ4e bobbin the Hook . slightly I tension thread . hook case bobbin the on stretched is fabric the if monogram to easier is lt the under work the Place . hoop a in tightly the of arm the touching fabric the with needle Re . thread bottom the up Bring . machine you that so bar presser the lower to member . thread upper the on tension have will and embroidery - hand free people most For Prac . practice some requires monogramming figures and circles sewing by technique the tice . - hand free by entirely width stitch narrower a with once sew , First Then . machine the on speed high rather and wider slightly a with time this , again once sew Move . stitching first the covers which stitch first the than slowly more somewhat work the . together close be wiU stitches the that so time . high rather be should speed Machine 37
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needles Twin seams raised forming for used are needles Twin using stitches decorative sewing for as well as the in inserted is needle twin The . threads two . needle regular as way a same any use can you needle twin a using When Program the of scale middle the on design is width zigzag the that sure Make Selector will you otherwise , 2Y2 than more for not set handwheel the move Slowly . needle the break the sure are you that pattern so entire an for check Also plate needle the not hit will needle are stitches the sure be to length stitch the . close too not . pin spool each on thread of spool Place a thread upper the through threads both Thread tension the around thread each Bring . guides tension the of side each on threads the with dial tension the in threads both lock sure to . Be plate separate through thread each Insert . spring go threads Both . lever - up take the holes in sep they but guide front thread the through . guides thread needle the arate at 38
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Service manual A well - constructed sewing machine like the Kwik - Sew 600 usually does not need any major servicing long as the as machine is kept cleaned and oiled . Most problems are usually caused by a blunt or SERVICE bent needle . Therefore , the first thing if to do the machine does not perform properly is to change the needle . Always use a new needle . Use System 1 30 / H . 705 MANUAL Change needle / To change the needle , loosen the screw on the needle clamp . Remove the old needle by pulling down on the needle . Insert the new needle with the flat side facing away from you . Push the needle up far as as it will and go tighten the needle clamp screw . To make certain that the needle is correctly inserted always run your fingernail along the front of the needle ; you should be able to feel the groove of the needle . When the needle goes down into the fabric the thread lies in this groove . If the needle is not correctly inserted with the groove facing you , the thread will break and no stitches will be formed . 39
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Cleaning time have for some been After you sewing collect around When lint will bobbin case . the remove brush this bobbin occurs , case and the Make small the lint with sure there out a brush . lint or threads spindle . is on the shuttle no cleaned Occasionally machine should be the much more depending thoroughly how upon is used the and also of machine on the type sewing . produce fabric Some fabrics you are much more lint than builds others . If this lint feed will up underneath machine the dogs the not feed the fabric properly . Remove needle and the In the presser foot . feed order the the dogs , remove to get at top of This the is free arm . removing done the by on screw left located of the of the the top free arm . Remove plate the pulling top by to wards the left . Clean away any lint . Replace of the free the top Make sure that arm . you tighten up the screw the properly so that teed dogs will work correctly . When check cleaning the you machine , are spring on the tension be the bobbin case to sure lint there is no will under the spring . This cause incorrect tension . If under there is lint the remove it with spring pin the point of a or needle . 40 I ’
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Lubrication In order to serve you satisfactorily , your new sewing machine will require oiling like all other precision products . Remember : It is important that you do not give the machine too much oil - two drops at each lubricating point are sufficient . Too much oil does not give better results ; the oil only runs out and may stain the . fabric . NOTE : USE ONLY LIGHTWEIGHT , PET ROLEUM BASE , ACID - FREE OIL . This oil is provided in the accessory box that comes with the machine . If you should run Out , you may obtain additional oil from your local dealer . Remove the two screws on the top cover and remove the cover . Remove the needle and the presser foot . Remove the screw that holds the top plate of the free arm and remove the plate . Move the face plate and light out of the way . This is done by loosening but not removing the two screws which hold the plate . You get at these screws from the top of the machine . 41
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The red indicate dots the which points should be You oiled . oil should your machine every 4 months whether you machine use the or not , as oil dries up . If you extensively sew you should oil more often . If the machine starts make noise to or if it appears sluggish it oiled . should be 42 IN . - _ _ _ _ 1 - —
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. more lubricated be should hook sewing The tends to hook the around lint the frequently as of hours 4 every suggest We . oil the absorb , hook the oiled have you After . sewing actual . cloth soft a with oil excess any off wipe arm free , cover top , plate face the Replace that sure Make . needle and , foot presser , cover start you Before . screws the all tighten you the and bar presser the wipe you sure be sewing . fabric your on oil get not do you that so needle 43
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tension Belt machine motor the to the The from goes belt slipping belt If the is the drives and machine . is the belt will and if slowly run the machine will run slowly . also it too tight four the or belt , remove To remove the adjust the indicate , the belt arrows on guard as screws belt remove guard . the Slide Fig . 2 . “ C � Bracket screws Loosen “ B , � belt ; to on relax tension downward to upward tension . belt increase machine ; machine Unthread with Adjustment : bracket down push “ C , � running slug till is ward speed machine move upward gish ; “ C � bracket slowly machine till speed increases screws and tighten “ B � . this with The equipment belt Note : nonde made is a machine of material is not and teriorating oil affected or age . by 44
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Light bulb The light bulb is located inside the face plate . To remove the bulb , unscrew the bulb through the opening at the bottom of the face plate . Needle plate replacement bent A or broken needle can damage the needle plate slot so that even with new a needle the thread will continue to break . To change the needle plate : Remove the needle and the presser foot . Remove the screw located on the left side of the top of the free arm plate . Slide out the free arm cover plate towards the left . Turn the plate upside down and remove the two screws on the needle plate . Insert a new needle plate making sure the screws are replaced tightly . Replace the free arm cover plate . 45
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adjustments Bobbinwinder will bobbin overfilled or filled incorrectly An bobbin the If . tension thread uneven cause and , 1 . Fig � “ A screw set loosen , overfills - bobbin If . clockwise stop bobbinwinder turn to prior bobbin the disengages stop winder . counterclockwise turn , filling complete stop should bobbinwinder The : Note the from ) mm 1 ( � 32 / winding 1 . bobbin the of edge outer illustrated as unevenly wind may bobbin The , 2 . Fig , device tension thread the Turn . 4 . Fig in screwdriver large the of aid the with clockwise . 3 . Fig in as even becomes winding the until thread the turn , 5 . Fig like looks winding the If the until counterclockwise device tension . . 3 Fig in as even becomes winding ‘ ll 46
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Bobbinwinder wheel replacement is It not likely that you will ever have replace to the bobbinwinder wheel , but if you do loosen screws “ A � and remove machine top cover . Remove C - clip at point B ; may ( done this be a the with large screwdriver included with attach lift ments ) bobbinwinder frame while “ C � holding spring “ D � and remove . The rubber ring may be twisted or cut stretch off ; new rubber ring over pulley . Reinstall bobbinwinder frame with spring ; insure that end the of the spring engages slotted area of the bobbinwinder frame and mounting bracket . Attach C - clip . 47
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clogged hook Sewing ) locked ( machine . machine the unthread and needle the Remove ) . you from ( away backwards handwheel Rotate threads any remove , free hook is sewing After . spindle shuttle the around or hook the around . hook the oil and lint any away Clean 48
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Maintenance hints Unattractive seams The needle A . not correctly is inserted . The needle B . bent or blunt . is The thread C . tension is incorrect . D . The incorrectly machine is threaded . E . The needle , and fabric thread not do correspond . F . The lower thread is not of the same quality or thickness as the upper thread . G . The bobbin is incorrectly inserted in bobbin case . H . Lint or thread is wrapped around the spindle of the sewing hook . I . Using incorrect sewing foot . J . The may bobbin be causing over filled , a tight lower tension . Bobbin K . wound unevenly . Needle breaks The needle A . is incorrectly inserted . B . You may have been pulling the fabric when sewing . The needle can easily de flect against needle plate the and be broken . C . Bobbin wound full . too 49
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breaks thread Upper . inserted incorrectly needle is The . A . blunt or bent needle is The . B sharp too has eye or groove needle The . C . edge an of . correspond not do thread and needle The . 0 has and damaged is slot plate needle The . E . edges sharp . threaded incorrectly is thread upper The . F . tight too is tension thread upper The . G . knotted be may - thread quality Poor . H . pin spool the on entangled is Thread . I breaks thread Lower . inserted incorrectly is case bobbin The . A . threaded incorrectly is thread lower The . B . tight too is tension thread lower The . C . full too wound is bobbin The . 0 has and damaged is slot plate needle The . E . edges sharp the around wrapped is thread or Lint . F . spindle shuttle . edges sharp has or bent is Bobbin . G thread upper by up brought not thread Lower . inserted incorrectly is needle The . A . bent is needle The . B System use : system needle Incorrect . C . H 705 / 130 50
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tensions Uneven same of not threads lower and Upper . A . weight . quality poor of thread is sewing The B . not do fabric and thread , needle The . C . correspond may lower and upper , tension Thread . D . unbalanced be Fabric puckers . tight too tension is thread The upper . A dif of are thread lower and upper . The B . thickness ferent do not fabric , needle and thread The . C . correspond . blunt may needle be . The D presser . foot incorrect . E Using length varies Stitch . foot presser incorrect Using . A . lint and dust by clogged The dog feed B . stitches Skipped . inserted incorrectly Needle is . A . blunt or bent Needle is . B System use ; system needle Incorrect . C H 705 / 130 . threaded incorrectly thread Upper . D not do fabric and thread , needle . The E . correspond . foot presser incorrect Using . F thread of quality and size different Using . G . thread lower upper and the for 51
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fabric feed not does Machine 1 . - 5 adjust ; 0 on set dial length stitch The . turning raise by , lowered is dog The feed . B stitch straight the dial to dog the feed . symbol . lint with clogged teeth are feed dog The . C sewing . foot improper Using . D or released presser foot Pressure the on . E . loose too indicated stitch the not sew does Machine refer to ; setting incorrect have Controls . A . setting stitch correct manual for operating sluggishly runs Machine . lint with clogged are teeth feed dog The . A the or hook sewing lint the in Dirt or . B . bobbincase . low is voltage too outlet . The C . loose too or tight - belt too Drive . D . required Oiling . E run will not Machine . tightened release not wheel Hand . A . engaged Bobbinwinder is . B electrical plugged into Machine not . C . outlet 52
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