Owner's Manual
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... rewinding into water. The sewing machine should always be left unattended when plugged in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 16. Always unplug before using this sewing machine. Do not reach for exami nation, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Never operate on cord. Do not allow to persons: 1. Keep ventilation. Switch the sewing machine off ("0") position, then remove plug from the electric outlet...
... rewinding into water. The sewing machine should always be left unattended when plugged in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. 16. Always unplug before using this sewing machine. Do not reach for exami nation, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. 4. Never operate on cord. Do not allow to persons: 1. Keep ventilation. Switch the sewing machine off ("0") position, then remove plug from the electric outlet...
Owner's Manual
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... right needle Needle threader Thread reel change on safety How to observe during sewing Thread cutter Securing the seam Setting the standard thread tensions Possibilities requiring thread tension corrections 3-thread overecige seam Engaging and disengaging Thread tension adjustment the for converter (Hobbylock sewing with 2 threads Changing the needles Changing the knives Changing the upper knife Changing the lower knife Upper knife arresting Cleaning the knives Oiling the machine Stitch selection table Sewing problems and their removal Accessories Thread spool net/thread...
... right needle Needle threader Thread reel change on safety How to observe during sewing Thread cutter Securing the seam Setting the standard thread tensions Possibilities requiring thread tension corrections 3-thread overecige seam Engaging and disengaging Thread tension adjustment the for converter (Hobbylock sewing with 2 threads Changing the needles Changing the knives Changing the upper knife Changing the lower knife Upper knife arresting Cleaning the knives Oiling the machine Stitch selection table Sewing problems and their removal Accessories Thread spool net/thread...
Owner's Manual
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...7 Thread tension cover 8 Lint box 9 Handwheel 1 0 Looper cover with recess 11 12 Upper knife Swivel-type work support 1 3 Needle plate 14 Sewing foot 1 5 Needle holder 1 6 Sewing foot lifting lever 1 7 Thread spool holder 18 Color-coded thread guides 1 9 Telescopic thread guide bar 20 Machine socket 21 Master switch 22 23 Rear thread guide (4x) Differential feed adjustment knob (Hobbylock 788) 24 25 26 Accessory box Stitch length adjustment knob Seam width adjustment knob 27 Rotary lever for upper knife disengagement 28 29 Foot Foot control control plug for machine...
...7 Thread tension cover 8 Lint box 9 Handwheel 1 0 Looper cover with recess 11 12 Upper knife Swivel-type work support 1 3 Needle plate 14 Sewing foot 1 5 Needle holder 1 6 Sewing foot lifting lever 1 7 Thread spool holder 18 Color-coded thread guides 1 9 Telescopic thread guide bar 20 Machine socket 21 Master switch 22 23 Rear thread guide (4x) Differential feed adjustment knob (Hobbylock 788) 24 25 26 Accessory box Stitch length adjustment knob Seam width adjustment knob 27 Rotary lever for upper knife disengagement 28 29 Foot Foot control control plug for machine...
Owner's Manual
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... it locks. Behind the looper cover converter 41 (Hobbylock 788) is inrorrupted. lmportantl While the ooøer cover or work support s open work support 12. Then lift carrying handle 2 and place the thread in the following sequence: 1. right needle (green) 4. To close the work support Push looper cover 10 fully to colors. push it down again. 7 Set the thread tensi ons at N and thread the machine in rear guides...
... it locks. Behind the looper cover converter 41 (Hobbylock 788) is inrorrupted. lmportantl While the ooøer cover or work support s open work support 12. Then lift carrying handle 2 and place the thread in the following sequence: 1. right needle (green) 4. To close the work support Push looper cover 10 fully to colors. push it down again. 7 Set the thread tensi ons at N and thread the machine in rear guides...
Owner's Manual
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... Lower the sewing foot by means of the needles. Place the thread in hook D; Tie the threads still in hook C, too. Thread spool change on spool holders 1 7. it a little, holding the needle threader a little turned to the front. Pull the thread completey through the eye. Pull the needle threads out of lif ting lever 16. Turn the hand wheel until past the last thread guide before the needles. Needle threader is positioned right of the needle...
... Lower the sewing foot by means of the needles. Place the thread in hook D; Tie the threads still in hook C, too. Thread spool change on spool holders 1 7. it a little, holding the needle threader a little turned to the front. Pull the thread completey through the eye. Pull the needle threads out of lif ting lever 16. Turn the hand wheel until past the last thread guide before the needles. Needle threader is positioned right of the needle...
Owner's Manual
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... on the thread tension setting. thread color = tension color). zijE. HI! Page 16 lists examples for correction of threads (the illustration on the left shows a correct four-thread overedge seam). Li 15 Face side ;1 .:.• thread Reverse side Left \ looper thread Right needle thread Left needle thread Setting the standard thread tension N Optimum seam appearance depends on the type of fabric used, on the thread size, and on thread tension cover 7 (see illustration below). Make the correct adjustment after exami...
... on the thread tension setting. thread color = tension color). zijE. HI! Page 16 lists examples for correction of threads (the illustration on the left shows a correct four-thread overedge seam). Li 15 Face side ;1 .:.• thread Reverse side Left \ looper thread Right needle thread Left needle thread Setting the standard thread tension N Optimum seam appearance depends on the type of fabric used, on the thread size, and on thread tension cover 7 (see illustration below). Make the correct adjustment after exami...
Owner's Manual
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... slide of the right and left needle is used, the set at adjustment knob 26 (3 to 5 mm) only refer to 7.2 mm). The 3-thread overedge seam is described on pages 8 and 9. seam width 7.2 mm -- 3,5m Max. Seam width adjustments at its right position B (see p. 18). seam width 5 mm 17 Left needle 3-thread overedge seam Right needle rnih Standard seam width N UJL Standard seam width N 57mm Max. When the...
... slide of the right and left needle is used, the set at adjustment knob 26 (3 to 5 mm) only refer to 7.2 mm). The 3-thread overedge seam is described on pages 8 and 9. seam width 7.2 mm -- 3,5m Max. Seam width adjustments at its right position B (see p. 18). seam width 5 mm 17 Left needle 3-thread overedge seam Right needle rnih Standard seam width N UJL Standard seam width N 57mm Max. When the...
Owner's Manual
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... 4.0 mm (788) Knit fabrics: Rolled hem with differential feed Open work support 1 2. Setting the stitch length on the Hobbylock 788 with 2 or 3 threads (bulk thread) Cotton No. 40-60 Silk No. 40-60 Synthetic thread No. 70-140 Polyester thread No. 1 20-140 Mercerized thread 2.0 to 5.0 mm (787) 2.0 to 4.0 mm (788) 1 .0 to 2.0 mm Setting the stitch length on the Hobbylock 787 without differential feed Open work support 1 2. Material Thread chart for 2-, 3-, 4-thread overedge seam Thread Stitch length Light materials: Organdy, light-knit fabric. Standard setting N is...
... 4.0 mm (788) Knit fabrics: Rolled hem with differential feed Open work support 1 2. Setting the stitch length on the Hobbylock 788 with 2 or 3 threads (bulk thread) Cotton No. 40-60 Silk No. 40-60 Synthetic thread No. 70-140 Polyester thread No. 1 20-140 Mercerized thread 2.0 to 5.0 mm (787) 2.0 to 4.0 mm (788) 1 .0 to 2.0 mm Setting the stitch length on the Hobbylock 787 without differential feed Open work support 1 2. Material Thread chart for 2-, 3-, 4-thread overedge seam Thread Stitch length Light materials: Organdy, light-knit fabric. Standard setting N is...
Owner's Manual
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... you wish to heavy elastic fabrics are accomplished. The wave effect is possible to have the workpiece moved more by the front feed dog than by the rear one behind the other, which both feed dogs Setting 1.5 = Long stroke of front to 2 feed dog, short stroke of 0.5 when medium to process (see table on the Hobbylock 788 The differential feed prevents inter-ply...
... you wish to heavy elastic fabrics are accomplished. The wave effect is possible to have the workpiece moved more by the front feed dog than by the rear one behind the other, which both feed dogs Setting 1.5 = Long stroke of front to 2 feed dog, short stroke of 0.5 when medium to process (see table on the Hobbylock 788 The differential feed prevents inter-ply...
Owner's Manual
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... the direction of the 4 tensions. or to ensure proper engagement of the cover in the direction mdi cated by the arrows, until the tabs audibly snap in place. I ,- --EZEE __Th 1 .." J _• ' z. Cleaning the thread tensions; Reset all thread tensions to remove dust and lint from between the tension discs of the arrows, thus loosening the cover, then remove it towards the front. Use the cleaning brush (accessories...
... the direction of the 4 tensions. or to ensure proper engagement of the cover in the direction mdi cated by the arrows, until the tabs audibly snap in place. I ,- --EZEE __Th 1 .." J _• ' z. Cleaning the thread tensions; Reset all thread tensions to remove dust and lint from between the tension discs of the arrows, thus loosening the cover, then remove it towards the front. Use the cleaning brush (accessories...
Owner's Manual
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...red path 2. Rolled hem with polyester thread Preparation of the sewing machine: Needle: Sewing foot: Seam width: Stitch length: Thread: remove left needle / insert right needle engage rolled-hem foot ,,R" from 1 .0 to 2.0 mm (short stitch length) polyester thread 120-140 for green and yellow tensions Threading path: 1. Depending on material) from 3.0 to 11. Tension setting: Red thread tension, right looper Yellow thread tension, left and right looper. needle thread, green path polyester thread polyester thread polyester thread For threading of needle and loopers...
...red path 2. Rolled hem with polyester thread Preparation of the sewing machine: Needle: Sewing foot: Seam width: Stitch length: Thread: remove left needle / insert right needle engage rolled-hem foot ,,R" from 1 .0 to 2.0 mm (short stitch length) polyester thread 120-140 for green and yellow tensions Threading path: 1. Depending on material) from 3.0 to 11. Tension setting: Red thread tension, right looper Yellow thread tension, left and right looper. needle thread, green path polyester thread polyester thread polyester thread For threading of needle and loopers...
Owner's Manual
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...ethinvoeeleddnlieteedle set screw. An incorrectly inserted cause thread breakage needle will and skipped stitches. Changing the knives The top and bottom knives are used on these machines: System 130/705 H (75-90) Adsiezltpeheounusdgeshd,otnhweethcreoecrmroeamcttemrnieaenleddalnendesetihdzeele thread size 75-90. upper knife 11, see page 31. 29 Changing the needles Pull out the sewing foot. Hsderoinvldesrct,hreaewndneApeudollrleBthwewitihnthetehtdheleetwsdmeoeawzllenrwssc,arrledowso. Inserting the needle The needle flat side of the needle holder. Change lower knife...
...ethinvoeeleddnlieteedle set screw. An incorrectly inserted cause thread breakage needle will and skipped stitches. Changing the knives The top and bottom knives are used on these machines: System 130/705 H (75-90) Adsiezltpeheounusdgeshd,otnhweethcreoecrmroeamcttemrnieaenleddalnendesetihdzeele thread size 75-90. upper knife 11, see page 31. 29 Changing the needles Pull out the sewing foot. Hsderoinvldesrct,hreaewndneApeudollrleBthwewitihnthetehtdheleetwsdmeoeawzllenrwssc,arrledowso. Inserting the needle The needle flat side of the needle holder. Change lower knife...
Owner's Manual
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... feed setting depends on the type of converter 41 (HL 788) must be varied according to the application, i.e. Stitch type Fabric (see p. 22). For all 2-thread seams and for thread tension, basic settings that stitch length, needle size, and the differential feed have to be selected according to the type of fabric, the fabric thickness, and the thread used. For HL 787 the converter is available as a special accessory part (see ill, at position A. heavy light...
... feed setting depends on the type of converter 41 (HL 788) must be varied according to the application, i.e. Stitch type Fabric (see p. 22). For all 2-thread seams and for thread tension, basic settings that stitch length, needle size, and the differential feed have to be selected according to the type of fabric, the fabric thickness, and the thread used. For HL 787 the converter is available as a special accessory part (see ill, at position A. heavy light...
Owner's Manual
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They can easily be made. and operation errors. Regulate tension, (pp.15-16) Insert needle correctly (p. 29> Use needle system 1 30/705 H Insert new needle Insert needle correctly (p. 29> Use needle system 1 30/705 H Thread correctly (pp.7-li) Set thread tensions rectly (pp.15-iS) Set converter in its right position 8 (see pp. 7-1 1 Check whether thread catches at the reel stand, etc. Sewing problems of thread tensions The 3- or 4-thread overedge seam has an irregular appearance, and the...
They can easily be made. and operation errors. Regulate tension, (pp.15-16) Insert needle correctly (p. 29> Use needle system 1 30/705 H Insert new needle Insert needle correctly (p. 29> Use needle system 1 30/705 H Thread correctly (pp.7-li) Set thread tensions rectly (pp.15-iS) Set converter in its right position 8 (see pp. 7-1 1 Check whether thread catches at the reel stand, etc. Sewing problems of thread tensions The 3- or 4-thread overedge seam has an irregular appearance, and the...
Owner's Manual
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...and adjust edge guide -2- Put the thread spool on the thread reel C pin and place the thread unreeling disc on top of the hem. in the outer fabric Loosen adjusting screw - 1 - Before sewing, cut hem part -3- so that folded hem part -3is under the sewing foot so that only one operation. TE Bfindstitch sewing foot 43 Preparing the machine Differential feed setting: set at N (Hobbylock 788) Needle: insert the right needle Sewing foot: insert blindstitch foot Stitch width: Stitch length: longest stitch length Thread tension: N" (red, yellow, blue> The hem is...
...and adjust edge guide -2- Put the thread spool on the thread reel C pin and place the thread unreeling disc on top of the hem. in the outer fabric Loosen adjusting screw - 1 - Before sewing, cut hem part -3- so that folded hem part -3is under the sewing foot so that only one operation. TE Bfindstitch sewing foot 43 Preparing the machine Differential feed setting: set at N (Hobbylock 788) Needle: insert the right needle Sewing foot: insert blindstitch foot Stitch width: Stitch length: longest stitch length Thread tension: N" (red, yellow, blue> The hem is...
Owner's Manual
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... and thus the greater the gather effect. again. The more screw -2- and pass it back under the foot. slightly braked. 45 in elastic tape -3- so that brake - 1 - Note: When the sewing foot is trimmed and serged, and also gathered by 1.5 to 4.5 approx. 4 Inserting the elastic tape: Loosen screw - 2- Preparing the machine Differential feed setting: Needles: Sewing foot: Thread tension: Stitch width: Stitch length: set at opening -4- is turned, the stronger the pressure of brake - 1 -
... and thus the greater the gather effect. again. The more screw -2- and pass it back under the foot. slightly braked. 45 in elastic tape -3- so that brake - 1 - Note: When the sewing foot is trimmed and serged, and also gathered by 1.5 to 4.5 approx. 4 Inserting the elastic tape: Loosen screw - 2- Preparing the machine Differential feed setting: Needles: Sewing foot: Thread tension: Stitch width: Stitch length: set at opening -4- is turned, the stronger the pressure of brake - 1 -
Owner's Manual
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... adjusting screw -3-. 6. For operation, see page 18. 46 On stretch materials (knitwear) the seams are prevented from stretching when a tape is right of tape in relation to needle by the arrow in the illustration, and press it audibly snaps over looper stud E. Set the converter at N (Hobbylock 788) use 1 or 2 needles, deoending on tape wiath Stitch width: Stitch length: Thread tension: 3 to 5 mm (adjustable for sewing on 1 tapes. Taping foot...
... adjusting screw -3-. 6. For operation, see page 18. 46 On stretch materials (knitwear) the seams are prevented from stretching when a tape is right of tape in relation to needle by the arrow in the illustration, and press it audibly snaps over looper stud E. Set the converter at N (Hobbylock 788) use 1 or 2 needles, deoending on tape wiath Stitch width: Stitch length: Thread tension: 3 to 5 mm (adjustable for sewing on 1 tapes. Taping foot...
Owner's Manual
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... them on thread spool holders 1 7, as shown in guide 1. 5. Cording foot 1 This special sewing foot s used , the thread spool supports prevent down on thread spool supports. Thread spool support When big thread spools are used for sewing a cording tape between two fabric plies in one operation Preparing the machine Differential feed setting: Needles: Sewing foot: Upper knife: Thread tension: Stitch width: Stitch length: set at N (Hobbylock 788) two needles or left . To prepare the machine, place centering pieces 36 upside down slipping thread windings from becoming entangled...
... them on thread spool holders 1 7, as shown in guide 1. 5. Cording foot 1 This special sewing foot s used , the thread spool supports prevent down on thread spool supports. Thread spool support When big thread spools are used for sewing a cording tape between two fabric plies in one operation Preparing the machine Differential feed setting: Needles: Sewing foot: Upper knife: Thread tension: Stitch width: Stitch length: set at N (Hobbylock 788) two needles or left . To prepare the machine, place centering pieces 36 upside down slipping thread windings from becoming entangled...
Owner's Manual
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Raise the sewing foot. 2. 3. Set needle at N (Hobbylock 788) Needles: Sewing foot: Upper knife: Needle thread tension: Stitch length: two or one operation. Place top fabric ply 2 in one engage shirring foot engaged ±3 to +5 Inserting the fabric plies 1. Make a sewing test. 48 fabric ply 1 between needle plate and shirring foot, and insert up to upper knife. 4. Preparing the machine Differential feed setting: set at Place bottom its highest position. Lower the sewing foot. 6. 3 1 Shirring foot (Hobbylock 788) This special sewing foot is used for joi ...
Raise the sewing foot. 2. 3. Set needle at N (Hobbylock 788) Needles: Sewing foot: Upper knife: Needle thread tension: Stitch length: two or one operation. Place top fabric ply 2 in one engage shirring foot engaged ±3 to +5 Inserting the fabric plies 1. Make a sewing test. 48 fabric ply 1 between needle plate and shirring foot, and insert up to upper knife. 4. Preparing the machine Differential feed setting: set at Place bottom its highest position. Lower the sewing foot. 6. 3 1 Shirring foot (Hobbylock 788) This special sewing foot is used for joi ...
Owner's Manual
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... machine Differential feed setting: Needle: Stitch width: Stitch length: Thread tension (cf. Sew a test seam. 49 more firm hem finish is used for sewing in guide 2 of 1.0 mm. N Inserting the gimp thread 1 .Raise sewing foot and set at N (Hobbylock 788) insert right needle (HL 787, 788) 3 to 4 mm 1.0 to a thickness of the sewing foot shoe. 5. Place fabric under the sewing foot. 4. Thread gimp thread (cord) through hole 1, then place it in gimp threads (cords, synthe tic threads) up . 2. 3. N left looper + 5 needle thread approx. section ,,Rolled hem): set...
... machine Differential feed setting: Needle: Stitch width: Stitch length: Thread tension (cf. Sew a test seam. 49 more firm hem finish is used for sewing in guide 2 of 1.0 mm. N Inserting the gimp thread 1 .Raise sewing foot and set at N (Hobbylock 788) insert right needle (HL 787, 788) 3 to 4 mm 1.0 to a thickness of the sewing foot shoe. 5. Place fabric under the sewing foot. 4. Thread gimp thread (cord) through hole 1, then place it in gimp threads (cords, synthe tic threads) up . 2. 3. N left looper + 5 needle thread approx. section ,,Rolled hem): set...
