HEMA SEW-121820.2 Sewing Machine Instructions

SEW-121820.2 Sewing Machine
Instructions

TECHNICAL DATA:

Adaptor:

• Input voltage: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0,35A Max
• Output voltage: 6 V DC, 1200 mA, 7.2W

Sewing Machine: 6 V DC, 1200 mA

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before use make sure to read all of the below instructions in order to avoid injury or damage, and to get the best results from the appliance. Make sure to keep this manual in a safe place. If you give or transfer this appliance to someone else make sure to also include this manual.
In case of damage caused by the user failing to follow the instructions in this manual, the warranty will be void. The manufacturer/importer accepts no liability for damages caused by failure to follow the manual, negligent use, or uses not in accordance with the requirements of this manual.

1. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

2. Children shall not play with the appliance.

3. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

4. The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with the appliance.

5. Always switch off the appliance, disconnect from the power supply and remove foot pedal when:
   • changing the needle;
   • threading the needle;
   • changing bottom bobbin;
   • changing any parts;
   • inserting or removing batteries;
   • cleaning the machine;
   • after each use.

6. Never run the machine when there’s a thread in the needle, but no fabric on the machine. This could damage the machine.

7. Always keep your hands away from the needle, hand wheel, upper thread tension dial and pattern selection dial when the appliance is running.

8. Never attempt to open the housing of the appliance, or to repair the appliance yourself. This could cause electric shock.

9. Never leave the appliance unattended during use.

10. Switch off or unplug the appliance when leaving it unattended.

11. Unplug the appliance before carrying out maintenance.

12. This appliance is not designed for commercial use.

13. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

14. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

15. Never use the appliance if damaged in any way.

16. Whenever the sewing machine is not in use make sure it is switched off and unplugged from the power supply and remove the foot pedal.

17. Keep the machine in a dry and ventilated place.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Front view

Back view

USING THE FOOT PEDAL (A) AND ADAPTOR (B)

1. Connect the foot pedal by inserting the jack into the foot pedal input socket. Then you can use the foot pedal to turn on the machine instead of using the hand switch (Power & speed switch).
2. Connect the adaptor’s jack to the DC input socket on the back of the machine, and connect the plug to the main power supply.

Caution:

• Make sure the foot pedal is unplugged from the machine when you are not using it, so the sewing machine won’t accidentally startup.
• The foot pedal cannot be used together with the power & speed switch. Make sure the switch is placed at the position “OFF”.
• There is no speed selection when using a foot pedal to control the machine.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

1. Make sure the “Power & speed switch” is on the position “OFF”.
2. Turn the sewing machine over on a flat surface and remove the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert 4xAA batteries (LR6 or rechargeable HR6) to the compartment and replace the battery cover.

Caution:

• To prevent the accidental start-up of the sewing machine, always make sure that the “Power & speed switch” is on the position “OFF” when inserting or removing the batteries.
• When using the adapter, remember to remove all batteries from the machine.

NEEDLE REPLACEMENT

If the needle breaks, or you need a different needle to sew a different kind of fabric, just follow these steps.
If you need replacement needles please use universal needles of type 90/14.
Caution:

• To prevent injury from accidentally starting up the machine, make sure to turn off the switch, remove the foot pedal and the adaptor plug first.

1. Turn the handwheel to raise the needle to its highest position. Hold the old needle and loosen the needle clamp screw. Remove the old needle and discard it properly. (Fig.1)
2. Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side toward the correct direction (to the back). Be sure to push the needle completely into the clamp before tightening the needle clamp screw.
3. Tighten the needle clamp screw.

Caution:

• Needle direction must be correct, and be sure to tighten the thimble screw, to avoid needle falling by accident.

PRESSER FOOT REPLACEMENT

1. Removing the presser foot
Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the presser foot lifter, and press the presser foot locking lever. The presser foot will drop off automatically from the locking device.
(Fig.3; Fig.4)
2. Installing the presser foot
Put the presser foot under the presser foot locking device, lower the presser foot lifter, press the presser foot locking device to reset the foot, and lift the presser foot lifter. (Fig.5; Fig.6)
Caution:

• Always switch off the appliance, disconnect it from the power supply and remove the foot pedal when replacing the presser foot.
• When replacing the presser foot, please place the machine on a stable platform.
• When putting down the presser foot, please do not put your hand or finger under it to avoid injuring fingers.

THREADING THE SEWING MACHINE

1. Threading upper thread
Caution:

• Always switch off the appliance, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and remove the foot pedal when threading the machine.

1. Turn the handwheel to raise the needle to its highest position.

2. Put a spool on the threaded spindle, put on the thread spindle cover and then pull out the thread.

3. Pull the thread and let it pass through the bobbin winder tension disk. (mark ① in the pic. below)

4. Guide the thread through the groove and pull it up towards the chromed take-up lever. (marks ② & ③ in the pic. below)

5. Feed the thread through the hole in the chromed lever and pull it straight down towards the needle.
   (marks ④ & ⑤ in the pic. below)

6. Turn on the working light for better visibility.

7. Feed the thread through the hole in the needle holder, then through the eye of the needle from the front side to the back and pull out 10cm to the back. (mark ⑥ in the pic. below)

2. Replacing the bottom bobbin

1. Slide the bobbin cover button to the right and remove the bobbin cover (Fig.7).
2. Put the new bobbin in the holder, with the thread going clockwise. Leave 10cm of thread hanging out (Fig.8).
3. Make a loop and put it in the hole under the needle.
4. Hold the end of the upper thread with one hand, and turn the handwheel counterclockwise with the other hand, the needle thread will pick up the bobbin thread and pull it up through the hole under the needle (Fig.9).
5. Replace the bobbin cover and separate the two threads and pull them to the back of the machine under the presser foot, leaving about 15cm hanging there. (Fig. 10)

Caution:

• Always switch off the appliance, disconnect it from the power supply and remove the foot pedal when replacing the bottom bobbin.
• Please use metal bobbins, otherwise, the magnetic holder cannot tense the bobbin thread and work rightly.

SEWING

1. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to raise the needle to its highest position.

2. Raise the presser foot lifter and place the fabric you want to sew under the presser foot (Fig.11).

3. Lower the presser foot. (Fig.12).

4. Rotate the pattern selection dial to select the stitch pattern you wanted.
   Caution:
   • Before you change the stitch pattern, please turn off the switch and turn the handwheel to raise the needle all the way up so it doesn’t get stuck and bent.
   • Changing the stitch pattern is not allowed when the machine is running, otherwise, the needle and/or machine may damage.

5. Turn the handwheel several times to make sure there is no jamming in the stitches.

6. Slide the power switch to the position “L” (meaning low speed) or “H” (meaning high speed), and the machine will automatically start sewing. We recommend the low speed for beginners (Fig.13).

7. When you finish the sewing, turn off the switch, unplug the adapter, turn the handwheel to raise the needle all the way up, lift the presser foot, and then gently remove the fabric from the sewing machine, and cut the thread with the thread cutter (Fig.14).

Tips:

• Please turn the handwheel if it is difficult to remove the fabric, and then pull out the fabric gently.
• If the thread had tangled or jammed, please turn the handwheel and simultaneously pull the thread slightly to release the thread. The bottom bobbin mechanism is a more precise part, inappropriate actions may damage it. Please to not push or pull it by finger or any tools.

FEATURES

1. Selection of stitch pattern
Rotate the pattern selection dial to select one pattern you want from the 12 stitch patterns. There are pattern illustrations on the surface of the machine body for your reference.
Caution:

• Before you change the stitch pattern, please turn off the switch and turn the handwheel to raise the needle all the way up so it doesn’t get stuck and bent.
• Changing the stitch pattern is not allowed when the machine is running, otherwise, the needle and/or machine may damage.

2. Reverse sewing
Reverse sewing (back stitching) is useful for reinforcing the beginning and end of seams. To use this function proceed as follows:

1. Sew forwards as normal, and then press and hold down the reverse stitch button on the front of the sewing machine to sew backward.
2. To sew forwards again simply release the reverse stitch button.

Note: Reverse sewing is applicable only to stitch patterns 1 to 4.

3. Setting the sewing speed
Slide the power switch to the “L” or “H” position. (“L” = low speed; “H” = High speed)

4. Working lamp
If additional light is needed, press the light switch to turn the light on. Press the switch again to turn it off. The working lamp cannot be replaced yourself.

5. Thread cutter
The machine has a thread cutter on the central left side of the machine, it can cut off the thread after sewing or winding thread.

6. Sewing sleeves
This sewing machine has been designed to sew sleeves or any narrow openings in the garment. Lift the presser foot. Position the garment over the sewing arm. Lower the presser foot and follow the regular sewing instructions.

7. Manual buttonhole

1. Pull the cloth under the presser foot and lower the presser foot on the cloth where you need to sew a buttonhole, then choose the 8 stitch.

2. Turn on the switch and sew 5-6 stitches at low speed, then turn off the switch (Fig.15).

3. Choose the 7th stitch, turn on the switch and sew on the cloth in a suitable length, then turn off the switch.
   Note that try to keep sewed stitches in a straight lines (Fig.16).

4. Choose the 8th stitch, then turn on the switch and sew 5-6 stitches at low speed, then turn off the switch (Fig.17).

5. Raise the presser foot, rotating the cloth for 180° (Fig.18).

6. Choose the 7th stitch, then turn on the switch and sew till the buttonhole is fully sewed (Fig.19).

Note: The presser foot shown as below can facilitate the buttonhole sewing.

8. Drawer
This drawer is an accessory storage compartment, which can be slid out and you can store spare bobbins, needles, etc. in it. It is located at the bottom side below the handwheel.

WINDING THE BOBBIN

1. Put a spool of thread on the spool pin. (Fig.20)
2. Guide the thread through the bobbin winder tension disk on the upper side of the machine. (Fig.21)
3. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder pin, wind thread clockwise around the bobbin several times. (Fig.22)
4. Push bobbin to the left. (Fig.23)
5. Switch on the machine to start winding. (Fig.24)
6. Switch off the machine to stop winding after the appropriate volume of thread you had been winded on the bobbin.
7. Push bobbin away from bobbin winder stop, take bobbin off the pin, and cut the thread. (Fig.25)

Caution:

• Before winding the bobbin, raise the presser foot, take out the bottom bobbin and the upper thread.

ADJUSTING STITCHING

1. As shown in Fig.A, normal stitching shall have top and bottom threading evenly, neither over tight nor loose. (① = Top thread; ② = Cloth; ③ = Bottom thread)
2. If the bottom threading looks like a straight line (Fig.B), which indicates the top thread is too loose. Please turn the upper thread tension dial to a direction with a bigger number to increase the pressure until the stitching returns to normal.
3. If the top thread looks like a straight line (Fig.C), which indicates an over-tight top thread. Please turn the upper thread tension dial to the direction with a smaller number to reduce pressure until the stitching is back to normal.

APPLICABLE CLOTH FOR SEWING

SewingPresentation/Cloth/
Fabric specification| Cotton/Linen| Silk/Wool| Polyester| Elastic
---|---|---|---|---
Regular| √| x| √| Δ
Thick| √| x| √| Δ
Thin| √| x| x| x
Hard| √| √| √| Δ
Soft| x| x| x| x

Sewing effective:
√： means easy to sew
×：means difficult to sew
△： means not smooth to sew

Note:

1. The definition of the fabric thickness:
   Thin (fabric): two layers of the fabric thickness < 0.35mm;
   Thick (fabric): two layers of the fabric thickness > 0.8mm;
   Regular (fabric): two layers of the fabric thickness ≥ 0.35mm and ≤ 0.8mm.

2. The definition of elastic cloth:
   If the cloth, which size is “100mm x 30mm”, is extending to over 106mm under 0.5KG tension force, then the cloth is defined elastic, otherwise, it is inelastic.

3. Hard fabric: such as Jeans, fine canvas, etc.

4. Soft fabric: such as towel, duster, etc.

MORE TIPS

1. Make sure there is fabric under the needle when the machine is working and the needle is moving, otherwise the machine will get stuck and the thread will be jammed.
2. Turn the handwheel for 2 to 3 circles by hand to test if it goes smoothly or not before starting the machine. The direction to turn the handwheel should be the same as the arrow’s direction on the handwheel.
3. Make sure the machine was threaded correctly (do not forget any step or have wrong threading).
4. Do not sew the cloth with too much elasticity, neither too thin (like silk) nor too thick cloth, please follow the IM for the applicable cloth.
5. If the machine gets stuck or jammed due to the wrong operation, turn off the power & speed switch immediately.
6. Before winding the bobbin, please take out the bottom bobbin and the upper thread.

RECYCLING

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.
Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances.

THE BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. DO NOT OPEN. DO NOT DISPOSE OR IN FIRE OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

QUALITY

Safety and quality are very important to HEMA. We have our own laboratory, which assesses all equipment in terms of electrical safety and ease of use before it is included in our range. HEMA also monitors the product quality in collaboration with the manufacturer.

SECURITY

This HEMA item may be fitted with a plastic anti-theft strip. You will find the strip on the bottom of the product. This strip does not influence the quality or the operation of the product and can be removed without a problem.

FAULTS AND REPAIRS

If this device needs to be repaired, you can hand it in at a HEMA branch after packing the product securely. Do not try to repair this product yourself. For repairs that fall within the warranty period, you will need to show proof of purchase and the warranty document. Regularly check the power cord for damage. If there is any damage to the cord set, please return the item to a HEMA branch for repair. Do not try to replace it yourself. For safety reasons, we recommend that you do not carry out any repairs to an electrical device yourself.

WARRANTY

The warranty period is 2 years from the date of purchase.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

HEMA quality guarantee
HEMA guarantees that the product you have purchased meets the standards our customers are entitled to expect in terms of quality and product properties. These warranty conditions do not affect your statutory or consumer rights and apply in all countries where there are HEMA branches.

Warranty claims

If you wish to make a warranty claim, please return the product with proof of purchase to one of our stores. The store will determine whether to replace the product (with an identical or equivalent product), accept the product for repair within a reasonable period of time or refund the price of the product.

Invalidation of warranty

The warranty on this article is invalidated if the fault or defect is caused by:
a) normal wear and tear
b) external damage (for example, damage caused by exposure to sand or moisture or due to falling of the product, etc.)
c) improper or inappropriate use
d) overdue or incorrect maintenance, including repairs that were not authorized by HEMA
The above list does not exclude other possible reasons for defects not being covered by the warranty.

Added confidence when choosing a HEMA product

You may swap or return the product within 30 days after purchase (provided it is undamaged and you have proof of purchase).

1 November 2019
HEMA BV
PO Box 37110
1030 AC Amsterdam
The Netherlands
These warranty conditions apply without prejudice to the customer’s statutory rights or any other claims by the customer.

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References

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