Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SP-403 Top Innovations
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Model SP-403 Owners Manual Innovative Product s to Make Y our Life Easier Portable Sewing Machine x Sews Durable LockStitch x Handheld or Table-Top Operation x Operates on 4AA batteries (not included).
Dear Valued Customer: Thank you for purchasing y our Portable Sewing Machine from our rapidly growing Sew Pro line. Our firm takes pride in providin g products with quality and value w hile offering excellent service. The Portable Sewing Machine will become a valuable tool that will keep your family’s wardro be in shape.
SAFETY INST RUCTIONS 2 PARTS LISTING 3-4 ACCESSORIES 4 WINDING A BOBBIN 5 THREADING THE BOBBIN 6 INSERTING THE THREADED BOBBIN CASE 6 REMOVING BOBBIN & BOBBIN CASE 7 THREADING THE MACHINE 8 RAISIN.
P AR TS LISTING 1. On/Off Switch 11. Spool Holder Ring 2. Dust Cover 12. Spool Stand 3. Thread Tension Dial 13. Hand Wheel 4. Needle Arm 14. Battery Access ( 4 AA Batteries not inclu ded) 5. Needle Clamp Screw 15. AC Adaptor Socket 6. Presser Foot Rating: Input: 120V/ 60Hz 7.
P AR TS LISTING (cont’d) 17. Accessories Storage 22. Take-Up Lever 18. Bobbin Winder Cover 23. Thread Guide Wire Loop 19. Bobbin Winder 24. Bobbin Case Holder 20. Bobbin Winder Thread Guidepost 25. Bobbin Case 21. Presser Foot Lift Leve r 26. Bobbin 1.
WINDING A BOBBIN x Place spool of thread onto spool pin. x Press spool holder ring against spool. CAUTION: Spool of thread should be rotated freely after pressing the holder ring on. x Lead thread to Guidepost (1) and draw to the left under pretension s tud (2) .
THREADING THE BOBBIN INSER TING THE THRE ADED BOBBIN CAS E x Be sure that the bobbin wind er cover is closed, raise needle to its hi ghest po- sition by turning hand wheel co unter clockwise . x Fully open slide plate, and make sure bobbin case holder is parallel t o presser foot edge by rotating hand wh eel slightly.
REMO VING BOBBIN & BOBBIN CASE x Be sure that bobbin winder cover is closed, raise needle to highest position by turnin g hand wheel counter clockwise. x Fully open slide plate, make sure bobbin case holder is parallel to presser foot edge by rotating hand wheel slightly.
THREADING THE MA CHINE x Place spool of thread onto spool pin. x Press spool holder ring against spool. CAUTION: Spool of thread should be ro- tated freely after pressing the holder ring on. x Pull thread to Guidepost (1) and draw it to left, under pretension stud (2 ).
RAISING THE BOBBIN THREAD x Hold the needle thread (top) and turn hand wheel counterclockwise to lower needle, then raise to highest position. x Gently pull needle thread (top) until bobbin thre ad (botto m) comes up and forms a loop. x Use a pin to pull up bobbi n thread loop (bottom).
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION NOTE: Your machine’s tension has been calibra ted to ”5” in the fac tory to sui t mos t sewing applicati ons. x Always double check threading before attempting to adjust thread tension. x Make a test sample to find proper tension before sewing on your fabrics.
ST AR T T O SE W — HANDHELD OPERA TION x Insert four AA batteries or use bonus AC adapter. x Open dust cover. x Raise needle to highest position by turn- ing hand wheel counterclockwise. x Move presser foot li ft lever up to raise presser foot. x Place fabric under presser foot.
ST AR T T O SEW — T ABLE-T OP O PERA TION x Insert four AA batteries or plug i n bonus AC adapter. x Open dust cover. x Raise needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel counterclockwise. x Insert stabilizer when sewing heavier fabrics.
ST ART T O SE W — HANDHELD OPERA TION x Insert four AA batteries or use bonus AC adapter. x Open dust cover. x Raise needle to highest position by turn- ing hand wheel counterclockwise. x Move presser foot li ft lever up to raise presser foot. x Place fabric under presser foot.
SECURING A SEAM DA R N I N G There are 2 methods for securing the threads: Method #1: Back Stitching x At start of seam, sew 1/2 in., then pull fabric backwards to sew 4-5 ba ck stitches. x Hold both fabric ends and con tinue sew- ing forward to complete seam.
TURNING A SQU ARE CORNER CHANGING NEEDLES HOW T O REPLA CE THE SLIDE PLA TE x Make sure dove tail side i s facing up and align slide plate to grooves. x Loosen needle clamp screw with a s crew- driver x With flat s hank face to t he left side, insert a new needle up into clam p as far as it will go.
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST If stitch is no t formed: x Needle is not fully inserted into the needle clamp body. x Needle is inserted into the wrong side. x Needle is defective. x Bobbin thread (bottom) is not t hreaded correctly into the bobbi n case hole.
TURNING A SQU ARE CORNER CHANGING NEEDLES HOW T O REPLA CE THE SLIDE PLA TE x Make sure dove tail side i s facing up and align slide plate to grooves. x Loosen needle clamp screw with a s crew- driver x With flat s hank face to t he left side, insert a new needle up into clam p as far as it will go.
LIMITED WARRANTY Top Innovations, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option, without charge to the consumer any SEW PRO ® product that fails, due to defect in material or workmanship within 90 days following the initial consum er purchase. This warranty does not cover damage caused by commercial use, misuse, alteration, or modification.
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Top Innovatio ns, Inc. 400 NW Platte Valley Drive Ɣ Riverside, MO 64150 (800) 711-6617 (816) 584-9700 Fax: (816) 584-9066 www.topinnov ations.com Printed in China.
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