FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5700 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5700 Sewing Machine

INTRODUCTION PARTS & ACCESSORIES

MAIN UNIT

(Please read the manual carefully before using the unit)

GETTING STARTED
(please refer to illustrations for the locations and configuration of components)

AFTER REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM THE PACKING BOX

1. Make certain the On/Off switch (A) Is In the Off position before Inserting batteries.
2. Put 4 AA batteries Into the battery compartment (B) on the underside of the machine.
3. Push switch (A) to turn it on or off. In the „On“ position switch is flush with the machine. In „Off“the position switch is extended out. The machine will start sewing immediately. Be sure the machine is properly threaded and the fabric is positioned for sewing Before you turn on the machine.

THREADING MAIN UNIT USING THREAD SPINDLE

1. Raise thread spindle (C) by grasping the exposed top and pulling upward until thread spindle (C) is fully extended.
2. Place thread spool (E) on the threaded spindle (C) as shown.
3. Pull the thread from the thread spool (E) on the threaded spindle (C) and put it through the first thread guide (1) in the direction toward the front of the machine.
4. Bring the thread across to the second thread guide (2). The thread goes over the tension-adjusting screw (Q) and must be positioned between the two washers behind the tension-adjusting screw (Q). This is what provides the lock stick tension to the thread.
5. Pull the thread from the tension adjusting screw (Q) guide through thread guide (3) in the direction toward the front of the machine.
6. Pull the thread through thread guide (4) on the take-up lever (D) inserting it in the direction toward the front of the machine.
7. Pull the thread down to thread guide (5) and insert the thread from the top downward.
8. Pull the thread down through the thread guide (6). If necessary, lower the needle (R) to reach this thread guide by turning the handwheel (K) slightly counter-clockwise (in the direction toward you) to lower the needle (R).
9. Insert thread through the eye (7) of the needle from the front toward the back of the machine.(Use threader if necessary). If necessary, raise the needle (R) to reach the eye by turning the handwheel (K) slightly clockwise (In the direction away from you).
10. Raise the Presser Foot (F) by lifting up on the lever at the rear of the machine (G).
11. Pull about 10 inches of thread through the needle (R) and lay it on the deck under the presser foot (F) running in the direction away from you.

BOTTOM BOBBIN PLACEMENT

1. Remove the cover by lifting up where it has popped up at the rear.
2. Place the bobbin with a thread of your choice in the bobbin holder (J). Leaving about 10 inches of thread extended out from the bobbin holder (J).
3. Place the bobbin with a thread of your choice in the bobbin holder (J). Leaving about 5 inches of thread and put into the gap (H).
4. Turn the hand wheel (K) counterclockwise (toward you). Needle (R) will go down, picking up the bobbin thread. Turn the handwheel (K) until needle (R) has descended completely and then come up again to its highest raised point. Stop when needle (R) starts to go down again.
5. Raise the presser foot (F) and bring the spool thread around to the front. Pull it gently up and you will see it has caught the bobbin thread. Pull the two threads toward the rear (away from you) and lay them under the presser foot (F)
6. Snap the bobbin compartment (I) cover down and into place.

Note:
It is essential that the threading of both the top and bottom is done properly. Check carefully, and do one practice stitch before beginning to sew. Improper threading will damage the lockstitch.

The machine may have come pre-threaded from the factory. Look at this threading carefully before removing it to replace the thread or bobbin with a different thread. Then follow the preceding instructions to rethread.

THREADING MAIN UNIT USING SIDE BOBBIN:
(Follow steps 4-11 on the previous page with these exceptions).

1. Pull the bobbin spindle (U) out from the main unit.
2. Insert the bobbin spindle (U) through the center hole of the threaded bobbin.
3. Insert bobbin spindle (U) (with bobbin attached) into bobbin holder (V). Make sure the bobbin spindle (U) with the bobbin is tightly secured to the main unit.

Note:
Thread the main unit with the side bobbin simultaneously with the thread spool for a double stitch method. Side bobbin is to be used only if you’re using this particular method of stitching.

OPERATING THE MACHINE (WITHOUT THE FOOT PEDAL)

Follow these simple steps

1. Lift the needle (R) above the presser foot (F) by turning the handwheel (K) slightly in a clockwise direction (away from you)
2. Raise the presser foot (F) by lifting up on the lever on the rear at the machine above the presser foot bor.
3. Position fabric to be sewn under the presser foot (F) with the presser foot (F) in raised position Make certain seam direction is toward you. aligned with the presser foot (F), with a seam located directly under the needle (R).
4. Lower the presser foot (F) by releasing the presser foot lever (G) downward.
5. Rotate the handwheel (K) in a clockwise direction two full turns to lock and start seam stop.
6. Select speed by pressing the speed button (L) on the face of the machine. At high speed, the button is extended out. Low speed, the button is in, flush with the machine. Use low speed for intricate work which requires a lot of stopping, starting, and turning fabric. Use high speed for long uninterrupted seams.
7. Turn power switch (A) to the “ON“ position
8. Gently guide the fabric to keep the seam straight by pressing it lightly down with your fingertips on both sides as it feeds through the presser foot (F).
9. When the seam is finished. turn switch (A) of.
10. Raise the needle (R) above the fabric by turning the handwheel (K) slightly in a clockwise direction.
11. Raise the presser foot (F) by lifting the presser foot lever (G).
12. Pull fabric toward you leaving about 5-10 inches of thread between the fabric and the machine.
13. Cut the thread close to the fabric. leaving excess thread loosely lying on the sewing deck in the direction of the presser foot (F) and toward you.
14. Begin the next seam in the same manner as above by following each of the operating steps.

TO USE THE FOOT PEDAL
(Follow steps 1-14 on the previous page with these exceptions)

1. Make certain the machine is in the “OFF“position.
2. Plug the foot pedal jack (M) into the back of the machine.
3. Turn the machine on by pressing the foot pedal.
4. Press gently on the foot pedal to run the machine. Let up to stop. When you are finished sewing a seam, ease your foot up and off of the foot pedal .

Note: The „on-off“switch on the machine should be in the “OFF“ position when using the foot pedal.

ADJUSTING TENSION

1. You should not adjust the tension. Tension for maximum performance has been set and adjusted at the factory. However, if you should find that stitches are too loose or too tight, you can adjust the stitch.
2. Loosen stitch by turning the tension screw (N) anti-clockwise.
3. Tighten the stitch by turning the tension screw (N) clockwise. Sewing heavier fabric may require loosening the stitch. Very light fabric may require tightening the stitch. Bobbin tension cannot be adjusted.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

1. Turn the handwheel (K) clockwise to raise the needle (R) to its highest position.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw (0) by turning it counterclockwise (toward you). You may need to use a short-slotted screwdriver or small players.
3. Remove the needle (R), pulling it down, away from the needle clamp (P)
4. Place the new needle with the flat side facing in against the needle clamp (P)
5. Push it gently as far up as it will go, and against the needle clamp (P)
6. Tighten the needle clamp screw (O) while holding the needle (R) in place.

Note: Needles come in various sizes designated by numbers. They designate the left of the needle. The smaller the number, the thinner the needle. Use smaller needles for more delicate fabrics and larger needles for heavier fabrics.

WINDING THE BOBBIN
You can wind your own bobbins with thread from spools you purchase separately to have a virtually unlimited thread color selection. Match your fabrics or contrast them with the thread shades of your choice.

1. Always remove the bobbin (S) from the bobbin case on the machine before you wind a new bobbin
2. Place the thread spool (E) on the threaded spindle (C).
3. Put the bobbin pin into the hole on the hand wheel and turn it slightly counterclockwise.
4. Take an empty bobbin in one hand. Pull the thread down from the thread spool (E) and thread the loose end through the small hole on the bobbin rim from the inside.
5. Leaving the loose end on the outside of the bobbin, wind the thread several turn around the INSIDE of the bobbin
6. Place the bobbin on the bobbin pin, making certain that the thread Is winding onto the bobbin in a counter-clockwise direction. (This would mean the thread should be winding under the bobbin, not over it).
7. Hold the thread lightly guiding it gently through your thumb and index finger.
8. When the bobbin is full, switch off the machine. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case using the instructions for threading the machine.

SEWING SLEEVES

1. The machine is designed to allow you to sew sleeves easier. First, lift up the presser foot (F) and position the sleeve under the needle. Put the bobbin part of the sleeve in the gap between the platform and the base.
2. Lower the presser foot and follow steps 5- 13 in the section on operating the machine on the previous page Now you can sew the sleeves easily.

SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Always disconnect or remove the power supply including batteries when changing needles or threading machines.
2. Never open the main motor case of the machine, The mechanism has been factory adjusted.
3. Always check the threading of the Rock stitch before beginning to sew a seam. Improper threading or placement of the bobbin in this case will resuIt in damage to the machine
4. Do not pull on fabric as you sew. Gently guide only. Pulling could break the needle and result in damage to the machine.
5. Remove batteries when the machine is not in use for long periods, This saves battery life and protects the machine Keep extra batteries on hand so projects will not be interrupted when batteries need to be replaced.
6. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN: This sewing machine is not a toy and is not meant to be used by or near children.
7. A sewing machine is an electrical appliance when used with an adaptor. Do not submerge the unit or any other parts in water. Do not operate the sewing machine with wet hands, without shoes, or while standing in water or on a wet surface when using the adaptor.
8. Do not touch the needles before you turn off the power.
9. Never use a damaged power cord or plug.
10. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
11. Do not close door on the cord or pull around sharp edges. this could cause the cord to become punctured or damaged and could result in injury.
12. Do not unplug by pulling or tugging the cord. Grasp the plug with dry hands to remove the plug from the outlet.
13. Do not sew clothing while it is on your body.
14. Use only the power adaptor recommended by the manufacturer, any ether adaptor may cause injury or damage to the machine
15. Never leave the sewing machine unattended while plugged in. Turn the switch off and unplug the cord when not in use.

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