Chicago Electric 90715 manual Sewing Steps, Replacing the Needle

Sewing Steps

Follow these basic steps to setup the sewing machine. Refer to the illustration on the previ- ous page to locate the components referred to below.

1.Set the Sewing Machine on a table with a smooth surface.

2.Select and install the desired needle for the material to be sewn (See below).

3.Place the spool of thread onto the Spool Holder (2) and route the thread from the spool holder down to, and through the needle (See page 11).

4.Wind the bobbin with thread (See page 13), place bobbin into the bobbin case, and route the thread (page 12).

5.Select the desired stitch pattern and length (See page 15).

6.Replace the Presser Foot if necessary for sewing special items (See page 14).

7.Insert the Foot Controller connector into the machine receptacle, then the line cord plug into an electrical outlet (See page 9 ). Place the Foot Controller on the floor.

8.Press the Main Power Switch (14) to the On (I) position.

9.Press down slowly on the Foot Controller and sew a scrap piece of cloth for a few minutes to test the machine.

10.Periodically clean machine parts (See page 19).

11.Periodically oil the machine (See page 18).

Replacing the Needle

1.Unplug the line cord from the electrical outlet.

2.Turn the Balance Wheel (9) to raise the needle to its highest position.

3.Lower the Presser Foot by pressing down on the Presser Foot Lever (4).

4.Loosen the Needle Clamp and pull the needle down and out.

5.Insert a new needle as far up as possible and against the needle stopper. The needle’s flat side must face toward the back.

The needle must not be bent or broken. For general sewing, use needle sizes 11 or

14.A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.

6.Tighten the Needle Clamp.

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