IKEA SY Sewing Machine Instructions

IKEA SY Sewing Machine

Product Information

Specifications

• Design : Henrik Preutz
• Model : SY
• Function : Used to iron underneath garments, making it easier to adjust the length to fit your windows.
• Dimensions : Adjustable length for ironing underneath garments.
• Model Number: AA-2521363-1

Product Usage Instructions

1. Step 1: Measuring
   Measure the length of the garment you want to iron underneath your window.

2. Step 2: Adjusting the Ironing Board
   Adjust the SY ironing board to match the measured length of the garment. This will make it easier to iron underneath and get a precise fit for your windows.

3. Step 3: Ironing
   Place the garment on the ironing board and iron as usual, benefiting from the extended length for better reach.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Thank you for choosing our product.
• This sewing machine is one of the latest household sewing machines and has many advanced features. For a full description of the features and instructions on how to use them, please read all instructions in this manual carefully before using the sewing machine.
• This sewing machine is intended for HOUSEHOLD use.
• Save these instructions for future use.

Safety precautions:
To minimise the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or personal injury it is essential that you read and follow the safety precautions below:

• 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 immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated Watts.
• WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric chock, or injury to persons:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
• Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this appliance if it has been a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service centre for examination, repair, electrical adjustment.
• Never operate the appliance with the air opening blocked. Keep the air openings of the sewing machine and foot control free of accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoor.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Never operate on soft surfaces such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For safe operation:

• Warning! Be sure to always turn the hand wheel towards you (counterclockwise). Turning it the other way may cause damage to the needle or fabric, and you may be injured.
• Never look away from the needle while sewing. And do not touch the hand wheel, take-up lever, needle or other moving parts.
• Turn off the power switch and unplug the cord from the wall socket when:
  • You are finished operating the sewing machine
  • You need to replace or remove the needle or any other parts
  • A power failure occurs during use
  • Maintaining the sewing machine
  • Leaving the sewing machine unattended
• Do not place any object on the foot pedal.
• Insert the power plug directly into the wall socket. Do not use an extension cord.

To extend the service life of your sewing machine:

• Do not store the sewing machine in direct sunlight or in wet rooms or high humidity areas. Do not use or store the machine in places where the temperature is high, such as near a portable heater, iron, halogen lamp, etc.
• Use only neutral soaps or mild detergents to clean the case. Never use benzene, thinner or abrasive cleaners – they can damage the case and the sewing machine.
• Take care not to drop or hit the sewing machine.
• Ensure correct installation by following the instructions provided in this manual when replacing or installing any components, presser feet, needle or other parts.

Repair or adjustment

• In the event a repair or adjustment is needed, please consult the troubleshooting guide in the back of the manual.
• The content of the instruction manual and product specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

PARTS OF THE SEWING MACHINE

1. Accessories compartment
2. Bobbin case
3. Tension control
4. Take up lever
5. Thread cutter
6. Top thread guide
7. Bobbin winding thread guide
8. Stitch selector dial
9. Spool pin
10. Handle
11. Bobbin winder
12. Bobbin stop
13. Reverse button
14. Foot control
15. Presser foot
16. Presser foot screw
17. Needle
18. Thread guide
19. Needle holder screw
20. Needle plate
21. Hand wheel
22. Power switch
23. Socket
24. Presser foot lifter

SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES

• Presser foot
  (comes installed on the machine) Used when you sew straight stitch, zigzag stitch, decorative stitch and blind stitch (see page 15, 16, 17 and 18).

• Zip foot
  Used when you sew in a zip (see page 20).

• Buttonhole foot
  Used when you sew buttonholes (see page 19).

• Needles
  See page 22 for how to change the needle.

• Spool pin
  Additional spool pin to be placed on top of the existing one.

• Felt pads
  Place under a spool of top thread to make it rotate more smoothly and quietly.

• Seam ripper
  Used to unpick stitches.

• Brush
  Used to clean dust and fibres off the feed dogs (see page 25).

• Bobbins
  Wind bobbin thread onto these bobbins.

• Screwdriver
  Used for adjustments and maintenance.

KEY TO SYMBOLS

• Thread tension
  See page 23 for how to adjust the thread tension.

• Reverse button
  By pressing and holding this button and then pressing the foot control you can sew backwards to secure the thread at a seam end.

• Straight stitch
  A, B, C. See page 15 for how to sew straight stitch.

• Zigzag
  D, E, F, K. See page 16 for how to sew zigzag stitch.

• Decorative stitch
  G, H, I, J. See page 17 for how to sew decorative stitch.

• Blind stitch
  L, M. See page 18 for how to sew blind stitch.

• Buttonholes
  See page 19 for how to sew buttonholes.

PREPARATIONS

Get started
Connecting the machine to the power supply Make sure that the voltage and frequency of the sewing machine are the same as in your main power supply before you plug in the machine. The voltage and the frequency are shown on the label on the bottom of the sewing machine.

1. Make sure that the power switch is off.
2. Plug the power cord into the machine´s socket.
3. Plug the power cord into the wall socket.
4. Press the power switch.
5. Pull out the spool pin and place the extra pin on top.

How to use the foot control
You can vary the sewing speed by how hard you press the foot control. The harder you press, the faster the machine sews. If you lift your foot off the pedal, the machine will automatically stop sewing. NB: The type of foot pedal used in this machine has either the mark ‘Jegon’ or ‘FDM’. The mark on the foot pedal should match the mark on the sewing machine plug socket.

TIP! To get an idea of the sewing speed, try pressing the foot control before threading the machine.

Wind bobbin thread

1. Pull out the hand wheel.
2. Unwind some of the thread and feed it through the top thread guide and round the bobbin winding thread guide.
3. Feed the thread through one of the holes in the bobbin, from the inside to the outside, and then put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder.
4. Slide the bobbin winder to the right, against the bobbin stop.
5. Keep hold of the loose end of the thread. Press the foot control. When the thread is secured, let go of the end. Release the foot control when the bobbin is fully wound.
6. Push in the hand wheel to its original position and slide the bobbin winder back to the left. Cut off the thread.

Install the bobbin
CAUTION : Moving parts. To reduce the risk of injury, switch off before servicing. Close before operating the machine.

1. Remove the accessories compartment by pulling it leftwards. Then open the bobbin case by pushing down the latch on the left on the cover. Pull out the little latch on the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case straight out of the machine.
2. Install the bobbin into the bobbin case.
3. Pull the thread into the groove in the bobbin case.
4. Now pull the thread under the tension spring and into the opening. Leave about 15 cm of thread hanging out of the bobbin case. When you pull the thread, the bobbin should spin clockwise.
5. Install the bobbin case back into the sewing machine, so that the pin on the case fits into the hole. Close the cover and put the accessories compartment back into place.

Thread the top thread and needle

1. Start by moving the take up lever to its highest position by turning the hand wheel towards you. Also lift up the presser foot.
2. Place the spool of sewing thread onto the spool pin so that the thread comes from the back of the spool.
3. Feed the thread through the top thread guide.
4. Pull the thread down through the tension control (arrow 1) and pull it around the tension control loop and upwards (arrow 2).
5. Feed the thread through the take up lever from right to left. (arrow 3)
6. Pull the thread downwards and feed it through the threading point. Finally, thread the needle, from the front to the back.

Pull up the bobbin thread

1. Lift the presser foot and hold the top thread in your left hand.
2. Turn the hand wheel slowly towards you until the needle reaches its lowest position. Then continue to turn the wheel until the needle reaches its highest position.
3. Pull the top thread carefully upwards using your left hand. The top thread should now pull up the bobbin thread in a loop.
4. Pull both threads and straight towards the back of the machine (away from you) until they are about 15 cm long.

START SEWING

Straight stitch
Choose the straight stitch by turning the stitch selector dial to either A, B or C. You can adjust the stitch length by choosing the slots in between A, B and C. The thread tension should be from 2-6. Make sure the presser foot is properly attached (page 21).

1. Move the needle upwards by turning the hand wheel towards you. Lift up the presser foot and feed the fabric underneath. Turn the hand wheel towards you to move the needle down to the place on the fabric where you want to start sewing. Lower the presser foot. Make sure that the top thread and bobbin thread are pulled towards the back of the machine under the presser foot.
2. Press the foot control carefully and start sewing. Secure the thread by pressing the reverse button at the same time as you press the foot control to sew a few stitches backwards. Then release the button and continue to sew forwards.
3. If you want to change direction, at a corner for example, leave the needle in the fabric. Then lift the presser foot and turn the fabric round the needle. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
4. When you have finished, secure the end of the seam (see point 2). Lift the fabric and pull it about 15 cm backwards. Cut the threads with the thread cutter, leaving them the right length for when you start sewing the next seam.

TIP! Try sewing on a scrap of fabric first to adjust any settings if necessary before using the “proper” fabric. You can also use the sewing guidelines on the needle plate to make sure you sew a straight seam.

Zigzag stitch
Choose the zigzag stitch by turning stitch selector dial to either D, E, F or K. You can adjust the stitch length by choosing the slots in between D, E, F and K. The thread tension should be from 1-5. Make sure the presser foot is properly attached (page 21).

1. Move the needle upwards by turning the hand wheel towards you. Lift up the presser foot and feed the fabric underneath. Turn the hand wheel towards you to move the needle down to the place on the fabric where you want to start sewing. Lower the presser foot. Make sure that the top thread and bobbin thread are pulled towards the back of the machine under the presser foot.
2. Press the foot control carefully and start sewing.
3. If you want to change direction, at a corner for example, leave the needle in the fabric. Then lift the presser foot and turn the fabric round the needle. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
4. When you have finished, lift the fabric and pull it about 15 cm backwards. Cut the threads with the thread cutter, leaving them the right length for when you start sewing the next seam.

Decorative stitch
Choose the decorative stitch by turning stitch selector dial to either G, H, I or J. The thread tension should be from 6-8. Make sure the presser foot is properly attached (page 21).

1. Move the needle upwards by turning the hand wheel towards you. Lift up the presser foot and feed the fabric underneath. Turn the hand wheel towards you to move the needle down to the place on the fabric where you want to start sewing. Lower the presser foot. Make sure that the top thread and bobbin thread are pulled towards the back of the machine under the presser foot.
2. Press the foot control carefully and start sewing.
3. If you want to change direction, at a corner for example, leave the needle in the fabric. Then lift the presser foot and turn the fabric round the needle. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
4. When you have finished, lift the fabric and pull it about 15 cm backwards. Cut the threads with the thread cutter, leaving them the right length for when you start sewing the next seam.

TIP! Try sewing on a scrap of fabric first to adjust any settings if necessary before using the “proper” fabric.

Blind stitch
Choose the blind stitch by turning stitch selector dial to either L or M. The thread tension should be from 1-4. Make sure the presser foot is properly attached (page 21).

1. Move the needle upwards by turning the hand wheel towards you. Fold the fabric as shown in picture. Lift up the presser foot and feed the fabric underneath. Turn the hand wheel towards you to move the needle down so that the needle just passes through left of the folded portion of the fabric. Lower the presser foot. Make sure that the top thread and bobbin thread are pulled towards the back of the machine under the presser foot.
2. Press the foot control carefully and start sewing.
3. When you have finished, lift the fabric and pull it about 15 cm backwards. Cut the threads with the thread cutter, leaving them the right length for when you start sewing the next seam.

Buttonholes
Make sure that the buttonhole foot is properly attached (see page 21). Choose a setting on the stitch selector and pull the top and bobbin threads to the left.

1. Slide the buttonhole foot forwards to measure the length of the buttonhole. Use the guidelines on the buttonhole foot. Lower the buttonhole foot and needle. Slowly sew one side of the buttonhole until you reach the end of the buttonhole foot. Finish with the needle in the left hand position.
2. Change the stitch setting to and sew a few stitches. Finish with the needle to the right.
3. Change the stitch setting to and sew all the way back until your guidelines on the buttonhole foot are aligned. Finish with the needle in the right hand position.
4. Change the stitch setting to and sew a few stitches. Finish with the needle to the left.
5. When you have finished, lift the fabric and pull it about 15 cm backwards. Cut the threads with the thread cutter, leaving them the right length for when you start sewing the next seam. Cut open the buttonhole using the seam ripper.

Zip
Choose the straight stitch by turning stitch selector dial to either A, B or C. The thread tension should be from 1-4. Make sure the zip foot is properly attached (page 21).

1. Move the needle upwards by turning the hand wheel towards you. Install the zip foot so that the needle can only sew to the left of the foot.
2. Pin or tack the zip to the fabric. Place the fabric under the zip foot. Pull the top thread and bobbin thread towards the back of the machine before you lower the zip foot.
3. When you sew the right-hand side of the zip onto the fabric, let the teeth of the zip run alongside the edge of the zip foot. Before you get to the top of the zip, lift the zip foot and unzip the zip, keeping the needle in the fabric. Lower the zip foot and sew the rest of the righthand side. Secure the seam by pressing the reverse button and sewing a few stitches backwards, and then releasing the button and sewing a few stitches forwards.
4. Now change the position of the zip foot so that the needle can only sew on the right-hand side. Sew the left-hand side of the zip to the fabric in the same way as in point 3.

MAINTENANCE

Remove a presser foot

1. Turn the hand wheel towards you to move the needle into the highest position. Lift the presser foot.
2. Press the lever on the back of the presser foot holder to release the presser foot. Do not apply force to remove the presser foot.

Attach a presser foot

1. Position the presser foot so that the pin on the foot is directly under the groove in the presser foot holder. Lower the presser foot holder.
2. When you lift the presser foot holder again, the foot will be securely attached.

Change the needle

1. Turn the hand wheel towards you to lift the needle. Then lower the presser foot.
2. Release the needle by turning the needle holder screw anti-clockwise. The screw may be very tight the first time you unscrew it. Remove the needle from the needle holder.
3. Install the new needle into the needle holder with the flat side facing away from you. Push the needle upwards into the needle holder as far as possible.
4. Tighten the screw on the needle holder securely.

Do not use needles that are bent or blunt, because they easily damage the fabric. This machine uses a standard needle size 90/14.

Adjust thread tension
If you need to adjust the thread tension, you usually only have to alter the top thread. The bobbin thread tension is set during manufacture, and any adjustments are only required for special threads and fabrics.

1. In a perfect seam, the threads are locked between the layers of fabric.
2. If the top thread tension is too tight, the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the fabric. Decrease the thread tension slightly to solve the problem.
3. If the top thread tension is too loose, the top thread appears on the back of the fabric. Increase the thread tension slightly.

Adjust the bobbin thread tension
In the unlikely event of you needing to increase the tension of the bobbin thread, you can turn the adjustment screw on the bobbin case to the right. If you need to decrease the tension slightly, turn the screw to the left. You can test the tension of the bobbin thread by pulling the thread out of the bobbin case. If you feel slight resistance, the tension is correct.

Clean the feed dogs
It is important that you clean the feed dogs regularly to keep the sewing machine working optimally.

1. Remove the needle and the presser foot (see pages 21 and 22). Unscrew the needle plate.
2. Clean fibres and dust from the teeth of the feed dogs using the brush.
3. Install the needle plate, presser foot and needle back onto the machine.

WARNING! Always unplug the sewing machine from the wall socket before you leave it or before you replace machine parts.

Clean the shuttle assembly
Dismantle the shuttle assembly

1. Move the needle to its highest position, remove the accessories compartment and open the cover.*
2. Remove the bobbin case by releasing the little latch and pulling the bobbin case out.
3. Push the shuttle race levers aside. Lift out the retaining ring and the shuttle by pulling the pin in the centre of the shuttle.
4. Use the brush to remove dust and threads from the parts.

Install the shuttle assembly

1. Hold the shuttle by the pin and carefully insert it into the shuttle race. It must form a circle with the shuttle driver.
2. Insert the retaining ring so that the lower pin fits into the groove at the bottom.
3. Lock the retaining ring into place using the shuttle race levers.
4. Finish by installing the bobbin case into the machine, closing the cover and putting the accessories compartment back into place.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Warning! Be sure to always turn the hand wheel towards you (counterclockwise). Turning it the other way may cause damage to the needle or fabric, and you may be injured.

through the needle correctly.

•     The bobbin thread has not been threaded into the bobbin case correctly.

| •     Thread the needle from the front to the back.

•     Thread the bobbin thread into the bobbin case correctly (see page 12).

The stitches shrink or the fabric puckers| •     The needle is too big for the fabric.

•     Thread tension is too tight.

| •     Use a smaller needle.

•     Adjust the top thread tension (see page 24).

The fabric is not fed evenly through the machine| •     The quality of the thread is not good enough.

•     The bobbin thread has not been threaded into the bobbin case correctly.

•     You pull the fabric while sewing.

| •     Use a better thread.

•     Thread the bobbin thread into the bobbin case correctly (see page 12).

•     Let the machine feed the fabric through automatically.

The sewing machine is noisy and sews with difficulty| •     There are traces of fluff and oil in the feed dogs

or needle holder.

•     The needle is damaged.

| •     Clean the feed dogs and needle holder (see page 25).

•     Install a different needle.

The needle hits the bobbin case and breaks| •     The retaining ring is not in the correct position, and the levers are not locked.

•     The bobbin case is not in the correct position.

•     Forcing the fabric may cause the needle to bend or break.

| •     Install the retaining ring and bobbin case according to the instructions (see page 26 and 27).

•     Feed the fabric while sewing instead of forcing it.

incorrectly into the bobbin case.

•     The bobbin thread has been threaded incorrectly.

•     The bobbin thread tension is too tight.

| •     Install the bobbin into the bobbin case correctly (see page 12).

•     Thread the bobbin thread correctly (see page 12).

•     Reduce bobbin thread tension (see page 23).

The top thread breaks| •     The top thread has been threaded incorrectly.

•     The top thread tension is too tight.

•     The thread is too thick or thin for the needle.

•     The needle has been installed incorrectly.

•     The thread has got stuck on the spool pins.

•     The needle is damaged.

| •     Re-thread the sewing machine and the needle (see page 13).

•     Reduce the tension (see page 23).

•     Install a different thread.

•     Remove the needle and re-install it (see page 22)

•     Remove the spool of top thread, turn it round so that the thread comes from the back of the spool, and use the felt pads.

•     Install a new needle (see page 22).

Stitches are missed out| •     The needle has been installed incorrectly or is damaged.

•     Wrong presser foot.

| •     Remove the needle and re-install it or install a new needle (see page 22).

•     Install the correct presser foot.

The needle breaks| •     The needle has been installed incorrectly or is damaged.

•     Force the fabric while sewing.

•     The thread is too thick.

•     The retaining ring is not in the correct position, and the levers are not locked.

| •     Remove the needle and install a new one (see page 22).

•     Feed the fabric while sewing instead of forcing it.

•     Use a thin thread.

•     Install the retaining ring and bobbin case according to the instruction (see page 25 and 26).

Thread blockage| •     Sewing when the presser foot is lifted up.

•     Turning hand wheel in wrong direction.

•     Improper threading.

•     Sewing without fabric in the machine.

| •     Cut the upper thread, remove bobbin case, retaining ring and shuttle (see page 25) to remove accumulated thread.

•     Replace the shuttle, retaining ring and bobbin case in the correct position according to the assembly instructions (see page 26).

Loss of tension| •     Dust accumulated inside the upper thread tension device.| •     Re-thread.

FAQ

Q: Can I use this product for regular ironing?
A: The SY ironing board is specifically designed for ironing underneath garments to adjust their length. For regular ironing tasks, we recommend using a standard ironing board.

Q: Is the length of the SY ironing board adjustable?
A: Yes, the SY ironing board has an adjustable length feature to accommodate different garment lengths for easy ironing underneath.

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