3 FREE-ARM SEWING MACHINE KH 4001 FREE-ARM SEWING MACHINE Operating instructions VAPAAVARSIOMPELUKONE Käyttöohje SYMASKIN MED FRIARM Bruksanvisning SYMASKINE MED FRIARM Betjeningsvejledning FREIARMNÄHMASCHINE Bedienungsanleitung KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM www.kompernass.com ID-Nr.: KH4001-04/08-V1 KH 4001 x 12 3 4 5 6 78 c v b n 9 j m h 0 M N B q g f d w s a e r p V C X Y L z o u i t K J H G F y l k CONTENT Safety information Correct Usage Items supplied Appliance description Setup Connecting the sewing machine Operation of the sewing machine Operating elements Recommended stitch lenghts for the various types of stitches Threading the needle and preparation Sewing with the twin needle Tensioning the thread Straight stitch Sewing in zigzag stitches Sewing blind hems Sewing with the shell stitch Sewing with elastic stitches Two-fold rampart stitch Scallop stitch Additional decorative stitches Fishbone stitch Finishing edges Sewing material edges with feather stitch Sewing with three-fold zigzag stretch stitches Sewing buttonholes Fine adjustment during sewing buttonholes Sewing on buttons Sewing in zippers Gathering Darning Appliques Monograms and embroidery Changing the lamp bulb Lubricating the machine Cleaning Storage Technical data Disposal Warranty & Service Importer Troubleshooting Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass the manual on to whomsoever might acquire the scale at a later date. PAGE 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 7 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 -1- FREE-ARM SEWING MACHINE KH 4001 Safety information Like any other electrical device, a sewing machine can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries. To avoid this, and in order to work safely: · · Before initial use of your sewing machine, read these operating instructions attentively. Keep these operating instructions at a suitable location close to the appliance. If you dispose of this appliance to another person, pass on these instructions also. Always disconnect the power supply when leaving the machine unattended. This will avoid potential accidents if the machine is switched on accidentally. First disconnect the power plug before changing the bulb or performing any maintenance work on the machine. This will avoid potentially fatal electric shocks. Do not remove the plug from the wall socket by the cable. When disconnecting the plug, always hold the plug, not the lead. Only use the sewing machine in dry rooms. Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department. This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Never use the machine when the ventilation apertures are blocked. Keep the ventilation apertures of the machine and the foot switch free from fluff, dust and waste material. The sewing machine is not intended ... ­ for installation at a fixed location, ­ for the processing of other materials (e. g. leather or heavy materials such as tent or sail fabrics) ­ for commercial or industrial use. Items supplied Sewing machine Foot pedal with connection and power plug Sewing table extension with accessory compartment Sewing foot Sewing foot for sewing button holes Sewing foot for sewing on buttons Sewing foot for sewing in zippers Blind hem foot 6 Sewing needles (Multi-purpose single needles Size Nr. 14; Flat shank, on delivery one sewing needle is already inserted) 1 twin needle 4 Bobbins (On delivery one bobbin is already inserted into the appliance) Plate for repair work (darning) 2 screwdrivers (large and small) additional thread roll holder 2 thread spool carriers (large and small) Protective cover for the sewing machine Thread cutter with brush Threading aid Lubrication oil for sewing machine 2 felt pads Stitch plate opener Check to ensure that all items have been supplied. Some accessories and parts could be located in the accessory compartment in the sewing table extension. · · · · · · · · Appliance description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 q w e r t z u i o Warning in regard to injuries and material damages: As the user of an electrical appliance, you are statutorily required to observe safety-conscious behaviour and to prevent the occurrence of accidents: · · · · · Keep your work space tidy. An untidy workplace can lead to accidents. Provide adequate lighting when working! Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as these can be caught in moving parts. You should also wear a hair net if you have long hair. Avoid adopting an unnatural posture. Maintain secure and wellbalanced positions and postures at all times. Should accidents occur as a result of negligent handling of the machine, or failure to observe the safety instructions in this manual, then the manufacturer cannot accept liability for any resulting damage. Upper thread guide Upper thread tension setter Gripper Setting wheel single needle ­ twin needle Thread spool carrier Stitch length setter Mounting orifice for addtional thread spool holders Winder spindle Bobbin catch Handwheel Inspection slot for type of stitch Stitch type selector Box for foot pedal connection cable Power switch Sewing direction changeover switch Notch Retainer Safety catches Finger Correct Usage The sewing machine is intended ... ­ for use as a transportable machine, ­ for the sewing of typical household textiles and ... ­ only for domestic household use. -2- p a s d f g h j k l y Sewing table extension with accessory compartment Stitch plate Sewing foot Buttonhole lever Needle retaining screw Sewing foot lifting lever Front cover Thread takeover lever Power plug Foot pedal Sewing machine plug Foot pedal l The machine will begin to sew at a slow speed as soon as the foot pedal l is gently activated. The sewing speed of the machine will increase when more pressure is applied to the foot pedal l. The machine will stop running when you take your foot from the pedal, as pressure is no longer being applied to the pedal l. Attention! Ensure that you do not place any objects on the foot pedal l, as this could lead to unintentional running of the machine. Changing the sewing needles Accessories x c v b n m M N B V C X Y L K J H G F small thread roll holder large thread roll holder Darning plate additional thread spool carrier Felt pads 4 bobbins Sewing foot for sewing in zippers Sewing foot for sewing buttonholes Sewing foot for sewing on buttons 6 Sewing needles Twin needle Large screwdriver Small screwdriver Protective cover Sewing machine lubrication oil Brush and thread cutter Stitch plate opener Threading aid Blind hem foot Important Remove the power plug k from the wall socket! Otherwise the appliance could run unintentionally. 1. 2. 3. 4. By turning the handwheel 0 bring the needle shank into the highest possible position. Apply pressure to the sewing foot lifting lever g so that the sewing foot s is lowered onto the stitching plate a. Remove the needle by loosening the retaining screw f. Turn the new needle into a position whereby the flattened side of the needle is pointing to the rear and insert the needle as far as it will go into the needle clamp from below. Tighten the retaining screw. 5. Checking the needle 1. 2. Sewing needles must always be straight and, so that the sewing procedure is smooth, must possess a faultless point. Lay the flat side of the needle onto a smooth, even surface to check if the needle is bent. This permits the easiest ascertainment of whether the needle is bent or not. Setup · · Remove all packaging material from the appliance and the accessories. Put the sewing machine onto a stable, even and non-slip table. 3. Replace the needle whenever it is broken or blunt. Connecting the sewing machine · · · Connect the plug of the sewing machine y with the box e on the sewing machine. Insert the power plug k into a wall socket. Activate the power switch r in order to switch on the lighting of the sewing machine. Changing the sewing foot Dependant on the type of sewing you wish to carry out, it may be necessary to exchange the sewing foot s. Important Remove the power plug k from the wall socket! If you do not, the appliance could start to run unintentionally. 1. By turning the handwheel 0 (towards you, in an anti-clockwise direction) bring the needle into the highest possible position and raise the sewing foot lifting lever g and hence the foot bar. Loosen the foot by carefully pressing the unlocking lever at the rear of the spindle of the sewing foot upwards. The sewing machine is now ready for operation. Operation of the sewing machine 2. Power switch r This switch is used r to switch the power supply and the lighting of the sewing machine on and off. · · Set the power switch r at ,,I", to switch the sewing machine on. Set the power switch r at ,,O", to switch the sewing machine off. -3- 3. 4. Position the sewing foot s to be mounted with the base lying on the stitch plate a in such a manner that the suspension pin on the foot and the slot on the foot spindle are directly in line. Lower the lifting lever g and complete connection of the sewing foot s with the sewing spindle. When the foot is correctly positioned, it must click into place at the suspension pin of the foot. Operating elements Notice Whenever you change the type of stitch, ALWAYS bring the needle into the highest position to prevent it being damaged. · In order to select a specific type of stitch, turn the stitch pattern selector w, until the number of the required stitch type can be seen in the inspection slot q. Changeover to free arm operation Sewing with the free arm option is suitable for tube-shaped fabrics and areas which are difficult to access on garments and other fabrics. To change your machine over to free arm operation simply remove the sewing table extension p. 1. 2. Raise the table extension p until it is released from the catch. Pull the sewing table extension p out towards the left. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Notice All stitch patterns have preset stitch widths, which means that the type of stitch selected is the only setting value required to be chosen by the user. The following table shows the preset stitch width for every type of stitch and the relevant recommended stitch length range. Notice Prior to setting the stitch pattern selector w by turning the stitch pattern selector w you must relieve the sewing foot s by activating the lifting lever g and removing the needle from the fabric. -4- Recommended stitch lenghts for the various types of stitches Stitch number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Designation of type of stitch Buttonhole stitch, automatic, 1-stage Straight stitch (Needle position to the left) Straight stitch (Central needle position) Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch Blind hem stitch Shell stitch Elastic stitch Stretch blind stitch (stretchable) 2-fold rampart stitch Scallop stitch Random zigzag stitch Pearl stitch Fishbone stitch Arrow point stitch Feather stitch Slant edging (open) overlock stitch Elastic overlock stitch Triple zigzag stretch stitch Triple stretch stitch preset stitch width in mm (inches) Recommended stitch length in mm (inches) 5 (13/64) 0 0 1.5 (1/16) 3.5 (9/64) 5 (13/64) 3 (1/8) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 3 (1/8) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 5 (13/64) 0 F-1.5 (1/64-1/16) 1-4 (3/64-5/32) 1-4 (3/64-5/32) F-4 (1/64-5/32) F-4 (1/64-5/32) F-4 (1/64-5/32) F-2 (1/64-5/64) F-3 (1/64-1/8) F-2.5 (1/64-3/32) F-1.5 (1/64-1/16) F-3 (1/64-1/8) F-1.5 (1/64-1/16) F-1 (1/64-3/64) F-1 (1/64-3/64) fixed; 2.5 (3/32) fixed; 2.5 (3/32) fixed; 2.5 (3/32) fixed; 2.5 (3/32) fixed; 2.5 (3/32) fixed; 2.5 (3/32) fixed; 2.5 (3/32) -5- Setting the stitch length Depending on the type of stitch you have set, it may be necessary to adjust the stitch length appropriately to achieve the best possible sewing results. · The numbers on the thumb wheel of the stitch length selector 6 correspond to the respective stitch length in millimeters (mm), hence, A HIGHER NUMBER MEANS THAT THE STITCH WILL BE LONGER. When the stitch length selector is set at ,,0" 6 there will be no feeding of the product to be sewn. This setting is used for sewing buttons on. The range designated with ,,F" is used for the creation of so-called satin stitches (zigzag stitches sewn very closely together). Satin stitches can be used to sew button hole ...