Designer 800
Designer 800
Designer 800
Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using this appliance
for the first time, please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future
reference.
4-step buttonhole
108 stitch functions
Adjustable stitch length: 4mm
Adjustable stitch width: 5mm
Built-in LED light
Thread tension dial
Three needle positions at right, middle or left
Shuttle hook system
Front loading bobbin
Removal extension table
Storage compartment
Thread cutter
Foldable handle
Twin needle facility
Easy changing presser foot
Needle plate with guide lines
Manual reverse lever
Power switch
Soft machine cover included
Measurement guide on machine
Adjustable pressure for presser foot
Self-uncoupling bobbin winder
Accessories included
Versatile utility stitches
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Parts Diagram
13. Upper thread guide 20. Power switch
14. Presser foot lever 21. Main plug socket
15. Handle 22. Bobbin thread guide
16. Bobbin winder
17. Spool pin
18. Handwheel
19 Pattern selector dial
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Accessories
Standard accessories
a. 4-step Buttonhole foot I. Spool holder
b. Butterfly shape screwdriver m. All-purpose foot
c. Seam ripper/brush
d. Lubricate oil
e. Needle x 3 pcs
f. Bobbins x 3 pcs
g. Twin needle
h. Screwdriver(small)
i. Screwdriver(large)
j. Edge/Quilting guide
k. Embroidering plate
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Fitting the snap-in sewing table and spool pin
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Connecting machine to power source
Caution:
Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from the power
source and the main switch is on "OFF" when the machine is not in
use and before inserting or removing parts.
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Two-step presser foot lever
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser
foot can be raised to a second stage for easy positioning of
the work. (A)
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the
presser foot pressure dial as shown to the left.
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Attaching the presser foot holder
•Attention:
Turn the power switch to "OFF" before carrying out any of the operations
below.
Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the presser foot
lever. Attach the presser foot holder (b) to the presser foot bar (a). (1)
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Winding the bobbin
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Take the thread from the spool through the bobbin winder
tension disc. (1)
Wind the thread a few times by hand around the empty bobbin
in a clockwise direction. Push the bobbin to the right towards
the bobbin winding position. (2)
Press the foot control gently. The bobbin will stop winding
when it is full. Push the bobbin to the left to "sewing position"
and remove it.
• Please Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is in
"bobbin winding" position, the machine
will not sew and the hand wheel will not
turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin
winder spindle to the left (sewing
position).
a. Spool pin
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Inserting the bobbin
■ Attention:
Turn power switch to "OFF" before inserting or removing the bobbin.
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised.
■ Caution:
Turn power switch to "OFF" before
inserting or removing the needle.
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Threading the upper thread
Caution:
Before threading, turn power switch
to "OFF".
a. Spool pin
b. Spool holder
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Thread tension
Note:
The bobbin thread tension has
been adjusted at the factory and
readjustment is usually not
required.
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Bringing up the lower thread
Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
Turn the handwheel towards you with your
right hand until the needle goes down and
comes up again to its highest position. (1)
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Reverse sewing
Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and where
reinforcement is needed. At the end of seam, press down the
reverse sewing lever and touch the foot control lightly. Sew a few
reverse stitches. Release the lever and the machine will sew
forwards again (A).
Turn the handwheel towards you to bring the thread take up lever
to its highest position. Raise the presser foot and draw the fabric
away from you.
Hold the threads behind the presser foot. Using both hands, guide
them to the slit (B) at the rear of the presser bar and press down
to cut the thread. You can also use the thread cutter on the side of
the machine.
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Matching needle I fabric I thread
Note:
1. Twin needles, can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
2. When sewing with twin needles, the stitch width dial should be set at less than "2.5".
3. European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9, 11,
12 etc.
4. Replace needle often (approximately every other garment) and I or at first thread breakage or
skipped stitches.
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How to choose your pattern
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Straight stitching and needle position
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Zigzag sewing
Turn the pattern selector dial to "8".
Satin stitch
When the stitch length is set between "0" - "1", the stitches are very
close together producing the "satin stitch" which is used for making
buttonholes and decorative stitches.
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How to sew 4-step buttonholes
Prepare
Take off the all-purpose foot and attach the buttonhole foot.
Adjust the stitch length dial between "0.5-1" to set stitch density.
Note:
Density varies according to the fabric.
Always test sew a buttonhole on the fabric you are using to sew
the buttonhole.
Follow the 4-step sequence changing from one step to
another with the stitch pattern selector dial. Take care not to
sew too many stitches in steps 2 and 4. Use seam ripper and
cut buttonhole open from both ends towards the middle.
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3-step zigzag
Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, reinforcing edges. Set
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Stitch selection
Triple straight stitch: (1/3) Pattern selector on "A". For
hardwearing seams.
Adjust the stitch width dial to between "3" and "5". Triple
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This stitch can be used for all types of jersey as well as for woven
fabrics. (1)
Sew at 1 cm (1/4") from the fabric edge and trim the surplus fabric.
(2)
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Rampart (C)
For flat joining seams, sewing on elastic and visible hems. This
stitch can be used for firm, thicker fabrics.
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Darning
Turn stitch length dial to the desired length.
Position the fabric to be darned under the presser foot together with the under
laying fabric to be used.
Repeat this motion until the area to be darned is filled with rows of stitching.
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Attaching lace
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Applique
• Trim excess material outside the stitching. Make sure not to cut any stitches.
- Tie top and bottom thread under the applique to avoid unravelling.
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Twin needle
- Turn stitch selector to straight stitch, centre needle position, width setting "2.5".
- Make sure that the two threads used to thread the twin needle
- are of the same weight. You can use one or two colours.
- Insert the twin needle in the same way as single needle. Flat side of needle
should face away from you.
- Follow instructions for single needle threading. Thread each needle separately.
- Please note:
- When sewing with twin a needle, always proceed slowly, and make sure to
maintain a low speed to ensure quality stitching.
- When using twin needle on zigzag make sure the stitch width dial is set
between" 0 "and "2.5". Do not use twin needle at setting
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Patchwork
These stitches are used to join two pieces of fabric while leaving a space
between their edges.
1. Fold over the edges of the two pieces of fabric for the hem and baste the
edges to a thin piece of paper leaving a small space between them.
3. Stitch along the edge, pulling both threads slightly when beginning to sew.
* Use thicker than normal thread for sewing.
4. After sewing, remove the basting and the paper. Finish by tying knots on
the reverse side at the beginning and the end of the seams.
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Maintenance
Caution:
Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from
power source and the main switch is on "0" before inserting
or removing any parts and before cleaning.
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Troubleshooting guide
Upper thread breaks 1. The machine is not threaded 1. Rethread the machine
correctly 2. Reduce the thread tension
2. The thread tension is too tight (lower number)
3. The thread is too thick for the 3. Select a larger needle
needle 4. Remove and reinsert the
4. The needle is not inserted needle (flat side towards the
correctly back)
5. The thread is round wound the 5. Remove the reel and wind
spool holder pin thread onto reel
6. The needle is damaged 6. Replace the needle
1. The bobbin case is not inserted 1. Remove and reinsert the
Lower thread breaks correctly bobbin case and pull on the
2. The bobbin case is threaded thread. The thread should pull
wrongly 3 .The lower thread tension easily
is too tight 2 .Check both bobbin and bobbin
case
3. Loosen lower thread tension
as described
Skipped stitches 1. The needle is not inserted 1. Remove and reinsert needle
correctly (flat side towards the back)
2. The needle is damaged 2. Insert a new needle
3. The wrong size needle has been 3. Choose a needle to suit the
used thread and fabric
4. The foot is not attached correctly 4. Check and attach correctly
Needle breaks 1. The needle is damaged 1. Insert a new needle
2 .The needle is not correctly 2. Insert the needle correctly (flat
inserted side towards the back)
3. Wrong needle size for the fabric 3. Choose a needle to suit the
4. The wrong foot is attached thread and fabric
4. Select the correct foot
Loose stitches 1. The machine is not correctly 1. Check the threading
threaded 2. Thread the bobbin case as
2. The bobbin case is not correctly illustrated
threaded 3. The needle size must suit the
3. Needle/ fabric/ thread fabric and thread
combination is 4. Correct the thread tension
wrong
4. Thread tension wrong
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Seams gather or pucker 1. The needle is too thick for the 1. Select a finer needle
fabric 2. Readjust the stitch length
2. The stitch length is wrongly 3. Loosen the thread tension
adjusted
3. The thread tension is too tight
Uneven stitches, uneven feed 1. Poor quality thread 1. Select a better quality thread
2. The bobbin case is wrongly 2. Remove bobbin case and
threaded rethread and
3. Fabric has been pulled insert correctly
3. Do not pull on the fabric while
sewing, let it be taken up by the
machine
The machine is 1. The machine must be lubricated 1. Lubricate as described
noisy 2. Fluff or oil have collected on the 2. Clean the hook and feed dog
hook as described
or needle bar 3. Only use good quality sewing
3. Poor quality oil has been used machine oil
4. The needle is damaged 4. Replace the needle
The machine jams 1. Thread is caught in the hook 1. Remove the upper thread and
bobbin case, tum the hand wheel
backwards and forwards by hand
and remove the thread remands.
Lubricate as described
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STORING THE MACHINE
Store the machine in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never
wrap the power cord around the machine.
If the machine still does not work after checking the above:
- Consult the retailer for possible repair or replacement. If the retailer fails to
resolve the problem and you need to return the machine, make sure that:
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised service
agent, in order to avoid any hazard. If service becomes necessary within the warranty period, the
machine should be returned to an approved Home of Living Brands (Pty) Limited service centre.
Servicing outside the warranty period is still available, but will, however, be chargeable
2. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks, is defective or does not
work properly for the intended purpose, the customer must notify the supplier from whom
the customer bought the product (“the supplier”) thereof within the warranty period. Any
claim in terms of this warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of
purchase is not available, then repair, and/or service charges may be payable by the
customer to the supplier.
3. The faulty product must be taken to the supplier's service centre to exercise the
warranty.
4. The supplier will refund, repair or exchange the product in terms of this warranty subject
to legislative requirements. This warranty shall be valid only where the customer has not
broken the product himself, or used the product for something that it is not supposed to
be used for. The warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products
damaged as a result of disaster, misuse, tamper, abuse or any unauthorised modification
or repair of the product.
5. This warranty will extend only to the product provided at the date of the purchase and not
to any expendables attached or installed by the customer.
6. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the product breaks or
fails to work properly within 3 (three) months of the repair and not as a result of misuse,
tampering or modification by or on behalf of the customer, then the supplier may replace
the product or pay a refund to the customer.
7. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where products returned are not in
the original packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will be deducted from any
refund paid to the customer.
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