FUST NOVAMATIC NM 2830, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ez lire attentivement les présentes instructions avant de mettre cette machine à coudre en service MACCHINA PER CUCIRE A BRACCIO LIBERO ISTRUZIONI PER L USO Prima di utilizzare la macchina per cucire leggere attentamente le presenti avvertenze SEWING MACHINE WITH FREE ARM INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read the complete instruction manual bevor using the sewing machine NM2830d 29 3 07 12 03 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...appliance 6 Do not use this sewing machine outdoors 7 Do not use this sewing machine in places where volatile or easily inflammable substances are used 8 Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the cable Always hold the plug itself and pull 9 Keep fingers away from movable parts Special care is required around the sewing needle 10 Always use the correct needle plate The wrong needle plate can cause...

Page 3: ... 18 Threading the sewing machine 19 Needle threader 20 Drawing up the bobbin thread 21 Basic sewing and utility stitches Starting to sew 22 Finishing and locking a seam 22 Changing sewing direction 23 Seam allowance lines 23 Adjusting the stitch length manually 24 Variable needle positions 24 Adjusting the top thread tension 25 Adjusting the feed balance for stretch stitch patterns 26 Variations o...

Page 4: ...ell stitch 40 Smocking stitch 40 Satin stitches 41 Sewing decorative hems 41 Appliqué 42 Patchwork 42 Fagoting stitch 43 Drawn work 43 Cross stitch embroidery 44 Quilting 44 Attaching an elastic band 45 Cording 45 Memorizing stitch patterns 46 Patching 47 Messages on the LCD screen 47 Maintenance of the machine and problems Cleaning the hook race 48 Trouble shooting 49 NM2830e 29 3 07 12 05 PM Pag...

Page 5: ...uide 16 Top thread tension dial 17 Thread spool pin 18 Spool holder 19 Screen sharpness adjusting knob 20 Needle clamp screw 21 Needle 22 Presser foot 23 Presser foot holder 24 Opening for additional spool pin 25 Presser foot lever 26 Buttonhole lever 27 Free arm 28 Feed dog position button 29 Machine sockets 30 Power switch 31 Hand wheel 32 Bobbin winder stopper 33 Bobbin winder 34 Carrying handl...

Page 6: ...lind hemmer foot 7 H cording foot 8 R buttonhole foot 9 4 bobbins 10 Screwdriver 11 Lint brush 12 Set of needles 13 Seam ripper 14 Spool holder large 15 Spool holder small 16 Spool stand 17 Additional spool pin 18 Quilter 19 Spool pin felt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 NM2830e 29 3 07 12 05 PM Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...t away from the sewing machine Advantages of free arm sewing Prevents the fabric from getting entangled in the needle when reinforcing pockets or waistbands Simplifies sewing sleeves waistbands trouser legs and all other tubular garments To reinforce the seats of trousers and children s clothes REINSERT THE EXTENSION TABLE Insert the extension table by pushing the table on to the free arm until it...

Page 8: ...r switch to switch on the sewing machine The light is switched on as soon as the sewing machine is switched on and a beep is emitted FOR YOUR SAFETY Always keep an eye on the sewing area while the sewing machine is switched on and do not touch any moving parts e g the thread lever the hand wheel or the needle Always switch off and unplug the sewing machine when leaving the machine unattended to at...

Page 9: ...when necessary Always switch off and unplug the sewing machine before replacing the light bulb New light bulbs are obtainable at your dealers Pull the plug out of the socket and open the face cover plate Remove the light bulb by pulling it carefully downwards The used light bulbs are disposable with the houshold litter Insert the new light bulb into the holder and push it up as far as possible 3 2...

Page 10: ...g machine will finish the pattern and then sew a few stitches in place and stop automatically 3 Needle position key Press this key to raise or lower the needle The needle will go up or down according to its initial position and a beep is emitted 4 Screen sharpness adjusting dial Turn this dial to adjust the sharpness of the LCD screen e g if the screen stays dark after switching on the sewing mach...

Page 11: ...th 8 Memory key Use this key to memorize a sequence of stitch patterns Select the desired stitch pattern and then press the memory key as many times as you want to repeat the selected stitch pattern Example Sequence of stitch patterns 27 27 29 29 select the stitch pattern 27 and press the memory key twice Then select the stitch pattern 29 and press the memory key twice This sequence of stitch patt...

Page 12: ...ample Selection of the stitch pattern 27 1 Press the mode key to select one of the stitch patterns 11 30 2 Press the pattern selection keys 2 and 7 3 The LCD screen dispays the stitch pattern 27 and the recommended presser foot and the recommended top thread tension FUNCTION KEYS CONTINUED 10 Pattern selection keys Select the desired stitch pattern by pressing these keys For the stitch patterns 1 ...

Page 13: ...adjusting lever The pressure of the presser foot is usually set at 3 Put the pressure adjusting lever to 2 for fabrics like chiffon other light fabrics and for lace Select a pressure of 1 for elastic fabrics like cotton jersey and organdy 1 2 3 2 3 1 RAISE AND DROP THE FEED DOGS Drop the feed dogs for attaching buttons embroidering and for mending Push the feed dog position button to the desired p...

Page 14: ...or this purpose put the needle on top of a flat surface and check if the distance between the needle and the surface is regular REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 1 red button 2 groove of the presser foot holder 3 pin REMOVING THE PRESSER FOOT Unplug the sewing machine Raise the needle by turning the hand wheel and raise the presser foot by raising the presser foot lever Press the red button on the back o...

Page 15: ...ention Always unplug the sewing machine before removing or replacing parts REMOVING To loosen the screw turn the screw counterclockwise using the screwdriver ATTACHING Insert the screw into the two openings and tighten the screw by turning it clockwise using the screwdriver 3 1 2 NM2830e 29 3 07 12 05 PM Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches When sewing very fine fabrics sew over a piece of paper to prevent fabric distortion To sew denim use the strong denim needle Crepe de Chine voile batiste organdy georgette tricot Fine silk Fine cotton Fine synthetic Fine coton covered with polyester 75 LIGHT FABRIC MATERIAL GARN NADELSTÄRKE Linen coton pique serge double knit percale 50 silk 50 ...

Page 17: ...und the thread guide 6 Thread the thread through one of the holes in the bobbin from the inside to the outside Slip the bobbin onto the bobbin winder 4 until it engages 4 Should the thread get entangled in the thread spool pin 1 place the spool stand onto the thread spool pin 5 Push the bobbin winder to the right until it engages The LCD screen displays BOBBIN WINDING 6 Now start winding the bobbi...

Page 18: ...read into the notch A and then pull the thread to the left to slide it between the tension springs 4 notch A INSERTING THE BOBBIN 2 Place the bobbin in the opening with the thread running off the bobbin counterclockwise 3 end of the thread REMOVING AND INSERTING THE BOBBIN 1 hook cover plate release button 2 hook cover plate 1 Push the hook cover plate release button to the right and lift the hook...

Page 19: ...1 needle position key 2 thread lever 2 3 1 4 5 6 4 2 5 6 2 3 4 5 3 Pull the thread down through the slit and guide it around the check spring holder 4 Then pull the thread up again 4 check spring holder 4 Guide the thread around the thread lever 2 The thread glides automatically into the opening of the thread lever 2 thread lever 5 Pull the thread down and pass it through the thread guide 5 and be...

Page 20: ...ide 3 Turn the knob carefully as shown in the illustration to pull the thread loop through the eye of the needle 4 Let go of the knob and the needle threader disappears again Then pull the thread loop backwards until the end of the thread passes the eye of the needle Note The needle threader is designed to thread needles of the sizes 11 14 16 and for denim needles Should you have difficulties thre...

Page 21: ...tly with your left hand 2 Press the needle position key 1 to lower and raise the needle Pull the top thread slightly up so that the bobbin thread forms a loop 1 needle position key 3 Pull both threads under the presser foot and to a length of around 15 cm 1 2 3 1 NM2830e 29 3 07 12 05 PM Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...ock the beginning of the seam Press the reverse key once at the end of the seam and the machine will sew four reverse stitches and four forward stitches NM 2830 e 22 BASIC SEWINGS AND UTILITY STITCHES 1 suitable stitch pattern 2 A zigzag foot 1 2 STARTING TO SEW 1 Raise the needle and select the desired stitch pattern 2 Raise the presser foot and place the fabric next to one of the seam allowance ...

Page 23: ...bric around the needle into the desired direction Lower the presser foot and continue to sew SEAM ALLOWANCE LINES 1 central position of the needle 2 fabric edge 3 seam allowance lines on the needle plate The numbers indicate the distance between the central position of the needle and the seam allowance line The numbers in front are millimeters the numbers at the back are inches 1 2 1 2 3 NM2830e 2...

Page 24: ...can be set at between 0 0 and 5 0 1 stitch length key Press the sign to reduce the stitch length Press the sign to increase the stitch length Note The maximal stitch length of the reverse stitch is 2 5 VARIABLE NEEDLE POSITIONS It is possible to change the needle position for the stitch patterns 1 2 3 and 18 by pushing the stitch width key The needle position can be set at between 0 0 and 7 0 1 st...

Page 25: ...ric 1 top thread 2 bobbin thread 3 right side of fabric 4 left side of fabric 5 reduce the tension 6 increase the tension TOP THREAD TENSION TO HIGH The thread tension is too high when the bobbin thread is visible on the right side of the fabric Reduce the tension by setting the tension dial to a smaller number TOP THREAD TENSION TO LOW The thread tension is too low when the top thread is visible ...

Page 26: ...d balance by turning the feed balance dial 1 feed balance dial 2 mark normal 3 setting mark 4 correct feed balance for this stitch pattern ADJUST THE FEED BALANCE 5 should the stitch pattern be too compressed turn the dial towards 6 should the stitch pattern be too drawn out turn the dial towards 1 3 2 5 4 6 NM2830e 29 3 07 12 05 PM Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...and then four stitches forwards TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH This strong and durable stitch pattern is recommended for seams that have to be elastic and bear high tensions Use this stitch pattern to sew seams in crotches and armholes This stitch pattern is composed of one reverse stitch and two forwards stitches and is very durable Always tack clothing and try on before sewing with the triple stretch sti...

Page 28: ...rogrammed settings stitch width 5 0 stitch length 2 0 2 stitch width key 3 stitch length key 4 narrow stitch smaller number 5 wide stitch larger number 6 short stitch smaller number 7 long stitch larger number 8 stitch width 9 stitch length You can adjust the pre programmed settings by pressing the and signs of the stitch width key 2 and the stitch length key 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 8 2 3 1 NM2830e 29 3 0...

Page 29: ...her elastic fabrics e g cotton jersey The elastic zigzag stitch is also excellent for darning Guide the fabric along the 1 5 cm seam allowance guide and trim the seam allowance after sewing Note Take care not to damage the stitches while trimming the seam allowance OVERCAST STITCH This stitch pattern can be used to simultaneously sew and overcast seams in one step Use this stitch when the seams do...

Page 30: ...foot holder higher by raising the presser foot lever so that the buttonhole foot can be positioned more easily 1 groove of the presser foot holder 2 pin of the presser foot SEWING 1 Select the desired buttonhole The length of the buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button on the back of the buttonhole foot It is possible to sew automatic buttonholes for buttons with a diameter of up to ...

Page 31: ...sary for thicker buttons 3 Pull the buttonhole lever down The buttonhole lever makes sure that the buttonhole will have the correct length by changing the sewing direction when the rows of the buttonhole have the right length 5 buttonhole lever 4 Pull both threads to the left and hold them while lowering the needle onto the starting point of the buttonhole 7 Lower the presser foot and make sure th...

Page 32: ...the fabric out from under the machine Cut the threads and pull the top thread to the left side of the fabric and secure the threads 7 Place a pin in the bartack and open the opening of the buttonhole carefully with the seam ripper without damaging the stitches ADJUSTING THE DENSITY OF THE ROWS OF THE BUTTONHOLE The pre programmed settings are displayed on the LCD screen Adjust the pre programmed s...

Page 33: ...bartacks ADJUSTING THE DENSITY OF THE ROWS OF THE BUTTONHOLE Adjust the density of the rows of the buttonhole by adjusting the stitch length Stitch length 0 2 high density for light fabrics like georgette etc 0 4 normal density for medium to heavy fabrics like gabardine denim etc 0 8 low density for very heavy fabrics like wool and jersey 1 2 2 3 3 NM2830e 29 3 07 12 05 PM Page 33 ...

Page 34: ...into the fabric at the starting point of the buttonhole and lower the presser foot 2 Depress the foot controller and sew the buttonhole The rows of the buttonhole should cover the cord NM 2830 e 34 CORDED BUTTONHOLES 1 suitable stitch pattern 2 R buttonhole foot 3 After cutting the threads and securing them pull the ends of the cords to tighten it Do not pull the cord to tight the buttonhole shoul...

Page 35: ...into both holes and lower the presser foot 4 Depress the foot controller carefully and sew around 10 stitches Then raise the needle 5 Pull out about 20 cm of the threads before cutting them This length of thread will serve to strengthen the support of the button 6 Pass the two threads between the button and the fabric and wrap them about 7 times around the support Then pass the threads to the left...

Page 36: ... set the stitch width to 4 Close the opening for the zipper with temporary stitches 9 temporary stitches 10 end of the opening 11 reverse stitches 12 straight stitches 13 2 cm NM 2830 e 36 SEWING A COVERED ZIPPER 1 suitable stitch pattern 2 E zipper foot ATTACHING THE ZIPPER FOOT Attach the zipper foot by the left pin of the foot to sew the right side of the zipper Attach the zipper foot by right ...

Page 37: ... along the slider of the zipper but raise the presser foot while the needle is sticking in the zipper band and place the slider somewhere where it cannot disturb the sewing Finish the seam as usual 7 slider of the zipper 3 Close the zipper unfold the fabric for the left side of the zipper and smoothen the fabric Attach the left side of the zipper with basting stitches 8 unfold the fabric for the l...

Page 38: ...uide 7 left needle position 8 right needle position 9 white guide of the blind hemmer foot 10 fold 11 screw of the presser foot 12 needle BLIND HEM 1 suitable stitch patterns 2 G blind hemmer foot 1 Fold the seam as shown in the illustration and iron it 3 left side of the fabric 4 0 4 0 7 cm 5 fold light fabric like this 6 fold heavy fabric like this 2 1 4 4 3 Open the fold of the fabric and smoot...

Page 39: ...f about 8 cm 3 0 3 cm 4 8 cm 3 4 1 2 2 Lower the needle on the starting point in the fabric and then lower the presser foot Sew about 3 to 4 stitches while holding both threads 3 Leave the needle in the fabric and raise the presser foot Insert the folded part of the fabric into the opening of the hemmer foot 3 4 5 5 4 Lower the presser foot again and sew the seam by lifting up the fabric edge ligh...

Page 40: ...h pattern 2 A zigzag foot 3 F satin stitch foot The smoking stitch pattern is decorative and can be used for many purposes e g to attach lace or elastic band or to sew on stretch fabric or other elastic material To gather the fabric sew several straight stitch seam with a low thread tension and a distance of 1 cm to each other Knot the threads at one end of the seams 4 distance of 1 cm Pull the to...

Page 41: ...e hem with a distance of 1 cm to the fold Trim the fabric to a length of 0 3 cm and cut the fabric as shown 4 Turn the fabric inside out and iron it 1 suitable stitch patterns 2 A zigzag foot 3 F satin stitch foot 4 right side of the fabric 5 1 cm Decorate the edges of collars pockets and place mats with this decorative hem Reinforce collars with an interfacing and sew the hem with a distance of 1...

Page 42: ...pliqué and the fabric on one side and on the other side only the fabric Sew along the edges of the appliqué For corners and curves turn the fabric only when the needle is in the fabric and not when the needle is in the appliqué 2 1 PATCHWORK 1 suitable stitch pattern 2 F satin stitch foot Sew the pieces together and press open the seam allowances with an iron Sew on the right side of the fabric on...

Page 43: ...ces of fabric and sew slowly 2 1 DRAWN WORK 1 suitable stitch pattern 2 F satin stitch foot 3 pression of presser foot of 2 3 4 2 1 3 1 2 3 1 Pull out one or two threads of the fabric at both edges where the drawn work should be 2 Sew along the places where the threads are missing 3 After having sewn both seams pull out the remaining threads from the fabric as shown in the illustration Do not forg...

Page 44: ...he end of the quilter into the opening while making sure that the quilter indicates the desired distance between the seam lines Tighten the screw again Sew the seams by guiding the quilter along the previous seam 3 screw 4 quilter 5 opening for the quilter 6 distance between the seam lines With this beautiful stitch pattern you can sew very beautiful designs in half the time it would take if embro...

Page 45: ... only one cord insert the cord into the central slot It is also possible to use embroidery thread or lace thread instead of cords Select the desired stitch pattern to attach the elastic band to a garment Mark the quarters of the elastic and of the garment and match the marks onto each other Place the fabric under the presser foot making sure that the needle sews on top of the elastic Sew slowly by...

Page 46: ...hing 2 1 If more than five stitch patterns are memorized not all stitch patterns can be displayed on the screen and an arrow 3 is displayed Example stitch patterns 26 27 and 30 1 Press the mode key to select one of the stitches between 11 and 30 2 Select the stitch pattern 26 3 Press the memory key to memorize the stitch pattern 4 Select the stitch pattern 27 5 Press the memory key to memorize the...

Page 47: ...nue sewing The machine is overloaded should the message STOP FOR SAFETY PURPOSES scroll over the LCD screen In this case stop sewing until the message disappears which generally takes only 15 secondes Place a piece of fabric on the damaged part and sew along the piece of fabric on the right side of the fabric Trim the borders of the damaged fabric from underneath Patch tears in the same way sew ov...

Page 48: ...e screw on the left side of the needle plate using the supplied screwdriver Remove the needle plate and the bobbin 2 Lift the bobbin holder and remove it 3 Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush 4 Clean the feed dogs and the needle plate with the lint brush 5 Wipe the opening carefully with a dry soft cloth or the lint brush REINSERT THE BOBBIN HOLDER 1 Insert the bobbin holder in the opening...

Page 49: ...e needle is too large for the fabric used The stitches are too big for the fabric used The pression of the presser foot does not match the fabric used 25 19 16 13 The fabric is not fed regularly There is lint or dust between the teeth of the feed dogs The pression of the presser foot is not high enough for the fabric used The stitches are too big The feed dogs have been lowered and not raised agai...