Kompernass KH 4001 manual Threading the needle and preparation, Setting the stitch length

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 holes or as embroidery stitches. The appro- priate setting within the „F“ range required for special cases is depen- dant on the fabric and the sewing silk used. To find the respective re- quired setting, you should first try out the stitch and stitch-length settings on remants and, at the same time, observe the feeding characteristics, varying the settings until the desired results have been obtained.

q. Stitch length

w. Direction of rotation required to reduce stitch lengths

e. Direction of rotation required

to increase stitch lengths

Sewing backwards

•To sew backwards, press the sewing direction reverse switch t as far as it will go, keeping it pressed while simultaneously activating the foot pedal l.

•To resume sewing forwards stop applying pressure to the sewing direction reverse switch t, whereupon the machine will immediately change over to sewing in a forward direction. The stitching backward function is employed to finish off and reinforce seams.

7.Now switch the sewing machine on and step on the foot switch l. When the bobbin is full, cut the thread.

8.Press the winder spindle 8 back to the left and remove the full spool.

9.Press the handwheel 0 back in – otherwise the sewing mechanism of the machine will remain disconnected from the motor.

Inserting the spool

Important

Remove the power plug k from the wall socket!

Otherwise, the appliance could run unintentionally.

1.By turning the handwheel 0 (towards you in an anti-clockwise direction) bring the needle into the highest possible position and release and raise the foot with the lifting lever g.

2.Access the bobbin case carrier by removing the sewing table extension p in the manner described above. Open the flap of the sewing table. Remove the bobbin case by drawing its clip towards you (flap), then remove the entire case by pulling it out from the retaining pin towards you.

Threading the needle and preparation

Engaging the spool

1.Tip the thread spool carrier 5 upwards and fix a spool of thread on the carrier. Secure the spool with a thread spool holder x/c of the appropriate size.

2.Lay the felt pad n on the winder spindle 8 and then place an empty bobbin on the spindle.

3.Draw the thread through the upper thread guide 1.

4.Wind the loose end of the thread a few times around the empty bobbin in a clockwise direction.

5.When the first loose end windings of the thread are tautly wound around the spool, press the spool with the winder spindle 8 against the spool stop 9.

6.Pull the handwheel 0 on the right side of the machine out a little to disconnect the sewing mechanism from the motor.

3.Unwind approximately 10 cm (4”) of the thread from the bobbin and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. Hold the bobbin case during the process. Draw the thread you have unwound downwards and then leftwards into the slit in the bobbin case, until the thread runs into the outlet slit under the spring tab.

- 6 -