Lucznik Laura 555, User Manual

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Page 2: ...dren must not clean or maintain the machine without adult supervision 8 When preparing for work changing the needle threading the thread changing the presser foot etc always turn off the machine 9 Immediately after using the machine or before carrying out maintenance cleaning and oiling always disconnect the machine from the power supply 10 Do not start the machine if it gets wet 11 Never pull on ...

Page 3: ...go 1 51 162 Wrocław tel 48 71 32 73 138 In case of any problems please contact us in writing or by phone CENTRAL SERVICE ASPA Electro Sp z o o ul Lubelska 89 95 26 600 Radom tel 048 384 00 13 fax 048 384 00 26 We wish you satisfaction with the use of our products ...

Page 4: ...le and accessory box 8 Bobbin stopper 9 Stitch length dial 10 Stitch width dial 11 Stitch display 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 Automatic threader optional 14 Upper thread guide 15 Presser foot lever 16 Handle 17 Bobbin spindle 18 Thread spindle 19 Handwheel 20 Pattern selection dial 21 Power switch 22 Power socket 23 Bobbin thread guide ...

Page 5: ...Buttonhole cutter brush g Oil bottle h Needles x3 i Bobbins x3 j Screwdriver small k Screwdriver large l Screwdriver L Optional equipment 2 m Foot for sewing buttons n Blind stitch foot o Double needle p Darning foot q Shirring foot r Foot for sewing in string s Walking foot t Darning hemming foot u Quilting foot v Quilting guide ...

Page 6: ...sewing table horizontal and push it in the direction of the arrow 1 The inside of the snap in sewing table can be utilized as an accessory box To open lift up at the point of the arrow 2 FITTING THE SPAN IN SEWING TABLE ...

Page 7: ...lustrated The power switch is located above the terminal box Your machine will not operate unless the switch is on I The sewing light turns on automatically when the main switch is on I To start the machine press the foot control The speed of the machine is regulated by the amount of pressure exerted on the foot control Attention Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to connect the machin...

Page 8: ... does not require special adjustment for a specific type of fabric light or heavier However if necessary you can adjust the presser foot pressure by turning the presser foot pressure adjuster as shown in the image on the left When sewing with very thin fabrics reduce the pressure by turning the regulator counterclockwise and for heavy and thick fabrics increase the pressure by turning the regulato...

Page 9: ...ching the presser foot Lower the presser foot holder b until the cut out c is directly above the pin d Pic 2 Lower the presser foot holder b and the presser foot f will engage automatically Removing the presser foot Raise the presser foot Release the pressure foot by raising lever e located at the back of the foot holder Pic 3 Attaching the seam guide Attach the seam guide g in the slot as illustr...

Page 10: ... 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 handwheel will not turn To start sewing push the bobbin winder spindle to the left sewing position ...

Page 11: ...bbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction arrow 3 Pull the thread through the slot down and to the left until it enters the delivery eyelet rectangular opening under the tension spring 4 Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch 5 Insert the bobbin case fully into the shuttle race and release the latch Make sure that the metal finger fits into the notch at the top of the race cover INSE...

Page 12: ... until the needle is at the highest position Loosen the needle clamp screw A and tighten again after inserting the new needle 1 The flat side of the needle shaft should be facing away from you B Push the needle up C into the needle clamp as far as it will go D Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing Replace the needle 2 if it is b...

Page 13: ...ated below If you skip a step or fail to properly engage the thread in any of the thread guides the machine will not sew properly 1 5 Continue to draw the thread down and into the needle bar thread guide Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back Leave about 10 cm 4 of thread loose behind the needle 6 THREADING THE UPPER THREAD ...

Page 14: ... lever A down The thread automatically twists to the threading position B Wrap the thread around the hook C Bring the thread to the front needle around the hook D down and up Release the levers A Pass the thread through the eye of the needle AUTOMATIC THREAD TENSION TOOL ADDITIONAL OPTION ...

Page 15: ...correct the thread will unwind by about an inch or two If the tension is too tight it will not unwind If the tension is too loose the thread will unwind for more than two inches To adjust turn the small screw on the side of the bobbin case 1 THREAD TENSION Upper thread tension Basic thread tension setting 4 2 To increase the tension turn the dial up to a higher number To reduce the tension turn th...

Page 16: ...hest position 1 Lightly draw the needle thread forming a loop with the bobbin thread The upper thread should have caught the lower thread in a loop Pull the needle thread toward you and the lower thread will come up from the bobbin in a large loop 2 Pull about 15 cm 6 of both threads away from you under the presser foot BRINGING UP THE LOWER THREAD ...

Page 17: ... a few reverse stitches Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again A Turn the handwheel toward 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 thr...

Page 18: ...th 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 sizes 9 11 12 etc 4 Replace needle often approximately every other garment and or at first thread breakage or skipped stitches IMPORTANT Match needle size to thread size and weight of the fabric ...

Page 19: ...al Adjust the stitch length and the stitch width with the control dials according to the result desired To obtain any of the patterns on the second row turn the stitch length dial to S1 select the pattern desired with the pattern selector dial and adjust the stitch width with the stitch width dial To obtain any of the patterns on the third row turn the stitch length dial to S2 select the pattern d...

Page 20: ...onger the stitch should be Choose your needle position from the left position to right needle position by changing the stitch width dial 1 from 0 to 5 1 Stitch width dial 2 Stitch length dial and switching to S1 S2 stitches possible after pressing the knob 3 Stitch display 4 Pattern selector dial 5 Reverse sewing lever STRAIGHT STITCHING AND NEEDLE POSITION ...

Page 21: ...Function of stitch length dial while zigzagging The density of zigzag stitches increases as the setting of stitch length dial approaches 0 Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at 2 5 or below 2 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 Sewing thin fabrics W...

Page 22: ... shown in the illustration with the wrong side facing out 1 Place the fabric under the presser foot Manually turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is all the way to the left The needle should then slightly pierce the place of folding the material If it does not adjust the stitch width accordingly 2 Adjust the guide 3 by turning the knob 4 so that the guide rests lightly on the folded fab...

Page 23: ...able for sewing and neatening edges and visible seams in one operation When neatening the needle should just go over the edge of the fabric ATTENTION Use new needles or ballpoint needles or stretch needles Stretch overlock For fine knits jersey neck edges ribbing A Double overlock stitch For fine knits handknits seams B ...

Page 24: ...e needle goes straight from the left to the right hole of the button Turn the pattern selection dial to the straight stitch position Work a few stitches to fasten the thread end Set the stitch selection dial to the zigzag stitch position and slowly sew the button sewing about 10 stitches Turn the pattern selection dial to the straight stitch position and sew a few stitches to fix the thread end If...

Page 25: ...so that the buttonhole centerline marked on the fabric aligns with the center of 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 n...

Page 26: ...e zipper foot can be inserted right or left depending on which side of the foot you are going to sew 1 To sew past the zipper pull lower the needle into the fabric raise the presser foot and push the zipper pull behind the presser foot Lower the foot and continue to sew It is also possible to sew in a length of cord into a bias strip to form a welt 2 ...

Page 27: ...sition The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches 1 When mending tears it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length First sew over the center and then overlap on both sides Depending on the type of fabric and damage sew between 3 and 5 rows 2 ...

Page 28: ... machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backward This gives triple reinforcement Triple zigzag 2 4 Pattern selector on B For hardwearing seams hems and decorative seams Turn the stitch length dial on S1 Adjust the stitch width dial to between 3 and 5 Tripe zigzag is suitable for firm fabrics like denim corduroy etc ...

Page 29: ...wear etc Set the machine as illustrated This stitch can be used for all types of jerseys as well as for woven fabrics 1 Sew at 1 cm 1 4 from the fabric edge and trim the surplus fabric 2 Pattern selector on C Turn the stitch length dial to S1 ...

Page 30: ...nd stretch fabrics The larger stitch should go just over the edge of the fabric to create the shell effect Crescent stitch B For a delicate edge finish along the edge of the fabric Stitch length should be set from 0 5 1 0 This stitch can be used for the firm thicker fabrics Rampart C For flat joining seams sewing on elastic visible hems This stitch can be used for the firm thicker fabrics ...

Page 31: ... needle to the center position Place the darning fabric under the presser foot with the lining to be sewn on Lower the presser foot and sew forward or backward using the reverse sewing lever Repeat this movement until the darning area is filled with rows of stitches Refer to the previous pages for instructions on reverse sewing ...

Page 32: ...gzag Select a narrow zigzag width Cut out the applique design and baste it to the fabric Sew slowly around the edge of the design Trim excess material outside the stitching Make sure not to cut any stitches Remove the basting thread Tie top and bottom thread under the applique to avoid unraveling ...

Page 33: ...the brush supplied to clean the whole area 2 Cleaning and lubricating the hook Remove the bobbin case Snap the two hook retaining arms a outwards Remove the hook race cover b and the hook c and clean with a soft cloth Lubricate at the points d 1 2 drops with sewing machine oil Turn the handwheel until the hook race cover and snap back the two hook retaining arms Insert the bobbin case and bobbin a...

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