Necchi Vigorelli M223 User manual

Covering Vigorelli S1, M220, M223, M226

Note: Some items covered in this manual are optional

extras or accessories and may not be included with your machine

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Warning against injuries

and material damages:

According to legislation, you as the user of an

electrical appliance are responsible for preventing

possible accidents through safety-conscious

behaviour:

• Keep your work space tidy. An untidy workplace

can lead to accidents.

• Provide adequate lighting when working!

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,as these

can be caught in the moving parts. You should

also wear a hair net if you have long hair.

• Avoid abnormal posture. Remain steady and in

a well-balanced position at all times.

• Be alert! Pay attention to what you are doing.

Always take a rational approach to your work.

Never work with the sewing machine if you are

unable to concentrate or if you are feeling

unwell!

If accidents occur as a result of handling the

machine with insufficient care, or failure to follow

the safety instructions in this manual, then the

manufacturer cannot accept liability.

Please use for your sewing machine the

ZHEJIANG FOUNDER presser foot, type

KD-2902.

Power rating: 220 - 240V ~ , 50Hz

Current rating: 1.0A

Protection Class : II

The sound pressure level under normal operating

conditions is 78dB (A).

If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is

damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similar

qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as

unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection

facilities.

Contact your local government for information

regarding the collection systems available.

If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills

or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into

the groundwater and get into the food chain,

damaging health and well-being.

Safety instructions

Like any other electrical device, a sewing machine

can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries.To

avoid this, and in order to work safely:

• Before initial use of your sewing machine, read

these operating instructions thoroughly.

• Keep the operating instructions in a suitable place

near the machine. When passing the appliance on

to others, always enclose the operating instructions.

• Always disconnect the power supply when leaving

the machine unattended. This will prevent the risk

of accidents if the machine is switched on

accidentally.

• First pull the power plug before changing the bulb or

performing maintenance work on the machine.

This will prevent possibly life-threatening electric

shocks.

• Do not remove the plug from the socket by pulling

on the cable. Always grip the plug and not the cable

when pulling out the power plug.

• Only use the sewing machine in dry rooms.

Don’t use the machine in wet condition and

location.

• In case of any visible damage on the machine, the

foot switch or the power cable: Have the damage

repaired by Customer Service before using the

sewing machine again.

• Never let children or elderly persons handle the

machine unsupervised because they may not

properly appreciate the possible dangers. Keep

electrical appliances outside the reach of children.

• Never use the machine when the ventilation

apertures are blocked. Keep the ventilation

apertures of the machine and the foot switch free

from fluff, dust and waste material.

• Don't let children play with the sewing machine.

• Never use the machine if the air vent is blocked.

Keep the air vent free from dust and fluff.

• Never place anything on the foot controller.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

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Be sure to read this section before use

1. Important safety instructions

These safety instructions are designed to prevent danger or damage arising from the

incorrect operation of the machine. Read carefully and always follow the instructions.

Explanation of " WARNING " and " CAUTION "

WARNING

An incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

An incorrect operation could result in an injury or damage to the machine.

Symbol explanation

WARNING

Do not touch

Before use

Do not damage the power cord, modify it,

bend it excessively, jerk it or twist it.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced

b

y

the manufacturer or its service a

g

ent.

Use an AC 220 to 240 V power source.

Not doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire.

Do not operate where aerosol ( spray ) products are being used or where

oxygen is being administered.

Doing so could cause a fire.

Prohibited actions

Required actions

Remove the power plug from the outlet.

Do not use outdoors.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire.

220 to 240 V

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Do not use when young children are near the machine.

They could touch the needle and be injured.

Children should only use the machine under the

supervision of a parent or guardian.

Otherwise the

y

could in

j

ure themselves.

When the machine is not in use it should be stored safely, not on the floor

as protruding parts could cause injury if a person fell on the machine.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

Use with the shuttle cover closed.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

Before replacing the needle or presser foot or when threading the upper

or lower thread, remove the power plug from the outlet.

Not doing so could cause an injury

Do not look away from the needle while operating

the sewing machine.

If the needle breaks it could cause an injury

Do not touch moving parts such as the needle,

take-up lever or handwheel.

Doing so could cause an injury.

Do not perform the

following actions.

Doing so could cause

an injury.

Before using the sewing machine make sure that the presser foot holder

clamp screw, needle clamp screw and needle plate screw are firmly

tightened, and that the presser foot is properly set in the presser foot

holder.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

Before leaving the sewing machine after using it, remove the power plug

from the outlet.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

• Sewing without lowering the presser foot.

• Sewing while the needle is incorrectly installed.

• Using a bent needle.

• Sewing while jerking the fabric.

• Moving the pattern selection dial while sewing.

CAUTION

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UK ONLY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

2. How to change the power plug

WARNING

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE-NEUTRAL BROWN-LIVE ( OR ACTIVE )

As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug - PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

The earth plug pin in unnecessary. As the machine is designed under double insulation

structure, the earth wire is removed from the machine. The wire coloured BROWN must be

connected to the terminal marked L or A or coloured RED. The wire coloured BLUE must be

connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK. Neither core is to be connected to

the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

Do not operate on an unstable surface such as a sofa or a bed.

If the sewing machine falls down, it could cause an injury or damages to the

machine.

Do not repair, disassemble or modify except what is mentioned in the

instruction manual.

Doing so could cause an electric shock, a fire or an injury.

Do not drop or insert any foreign objects into any openings such as

opening space when you remove the face cover and / or the outer casing

space of bobbin case.

Doing so could cause an injury or damages to the machine.

When you change the power plug or cord, do not repair, disassemble or

modify except at the authorised dealeror service centre.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire.

If for any reason the power plug for this product is removed it should be

immediately disposed of safety and not stored anywhere where it could

be inadvertently used again.

Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire.

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CONTENTS

Name of parts ............................................................................................ 6-7

Accessories................................................................................................... 8

Before sewing (Power supply and sewing lamp).......................................... 9

Removing extension table............................................................................10

Free-arm sewing ..........................................................................................10

Winding the bobbin ...................................................................................... 11

Removing bobbin case and bobbin ............................................................. 12

Inserting bobbin into bobbin case ................................................................13

Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race ........................................................14

Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading .......................................15

Automatic needle threader...........................................................................16

Drawing up the bobbin thread......................................................................17

Changing sewing directions.........................................................................17

Levelling the machine .................................................................................. 18

Adjusting thread tension ..............................................................................19

Changing needle..........................................................................................20

Insert “darning plate“....................................................................................20

Fabric-Thread-Needle-table.........................................................................21

Sewing (pattern selector) and operation table.............................................22

To start sewing............................................................................................. 23

How to finish stitches ...................................................................................24

Straight stitch ............................................................................................... 25

Zigzag sewing ..............................................................................................25

Automatic embroidery ..................................................................................25

Overcasting..................................................................................................26

Straight and zigzag stretch stitches.............................................................26

Blind stitch...............................................................................................27-28

Button sewing ..............................................................................................29

Binding .........................................................................................................29

Zipper sewing............................................................................................... 30

Buttonhole sewing........................................................................................ 31

Hemming......................................................................................................32

Twin needle..................................................................................................32

Embroidery...................................................................................................33

Quilter guide.................................................................................................33

Seam guide ..................................................................................................33

Maintenance (Cleaning and oiling) ..............................................................34

Checking performance problems-Troubleshooting......................................35

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NAME OF PARTS (FRONT VIEW)

1. Thread tension dial

2. Pattern selector dial

3. Bobbin winder stopper

4. Stitch length dial

5. Reverse button

6. Thread guide and needle clamp

7. Needle threader

8. Threading lever

9. Shuttle cover

10. Extension table

11. Presser foot

12. Cutting thread slot

13. Face cover

14. Take up lever

15. Upper thread guide

2 3

4

5

6

10

11

1

13

14

15

12

7

8

9

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NAME OF PARTS (REAR VIEW)

1. Presser foot lever

2. Thumb screw

3. Needle plate

4. Handle

5. Spool pin (B)

6. Clutch button

7. Hand wheel

8. Spool pin (A)

9. Bobbin winder spindle

7

1

2

3

9

8

5

6

4

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ACCESSORIES

Needle plate

screw driver

Screw driver

Zipper foot

Needle

Buttonhole cutter

Darning plate

Bobbin

Felt Zigzag foot

(on machine)

Buttonhole foot

Spool pin (A) Spool pin (B)

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BEFORE SEWING

1. Fit plug into the machine.

2. Insert plug into the main socket.

3. Sewing speed can be varied by the foot

control.

If the supply cord that fixed with foot

controller is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer or its service agent or

a similar qualified person in order to avoid a

hazard.

Warning: Please always unplug the power plug before you change the bulb or perform

maintenance work to the machine so that you prevent deadly peril and

electric shock.

Bulb replacement:

1. Open face cover in direction of arrow.

2. Remove bulb by unscrewing it

anti-clockwise.

3. Install a new bulb by screwing it in

clockwise.

4. Use a screw type bulb with 15W. (max)

5. Make sure the bulb is cold before

removing it.

Speed Controller

Plug receptacle

machine plug

Power supply

Power supply / Power supply plug

Sewing lamp

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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE

Hold the left end of the table and pull it

out in direction of the arrow.

FREE-ARM SEWING

1. This sewing machine can be used as a

flat bed machine but easily converts to

a free arm machine by removing the

extension table.

2. Especially useful for sewing sleeves,

pant, legs, tubular fabrics etc. more

easily.

3. To sew tubular items just slip the sleeve

or leg of pants on the free arm as

shown on the illustration.

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Clutch button

Correct

Winder spindle

5 cm thread

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Push bobbin winder spindle in direction of

the arrow. When bobbin winding is

completed, return spindle to its original

position.

When bobbin winding is incorrect, release

the screw of the upper thread guide and

adjust up or down until bobbin the

winding is balanced.

1. Release by pushing clutch button to

bobbin and lock by pushing it to

needle.

2. Push bobbin winder from left to right,

then it starts winding.

3. Push bobbin winder from right to left

and move clutch button to needle

sign, then it starts sewing.

Screw

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REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN

1. Raise the needle to its highest position

and open shuttle race cover.

.

3. Release the latch and the bobbin will

fall out easily.

2. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin

case and pull the bobbin case out of

the machine.

Hinged latch

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INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE

1. Pull 5 cm of thread from bobbin and

insert it into bobbin case as shown.

2. Guide the end of thread into the slot.

3. Pull the thread through the slot and

under the tension spring and draw out

about 10 cm of thread.

Making sure the bobbin turns in a

clockwise direction.

Tension spring

5 cm

Slot

10 cm

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INSERTING BOBBIN CASE INTO SHUTTLE RACE

1. Raise the needle to its highest position.

Pull the thread to the front, open the

latch of the bobbin case and hold it.

2. Holding the latch open, place bobbin

case onto the centre pin in the shuttle

and release latch.

Finger

Hinged latch

Insert

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THREADING UPPER THREAD

Warning: Before contriving please adjust main control switch to (O).

Pass the thread from A to H as shown.

Twin needle threading.

A

B

C

D

F

G

B

E

H

D

CF

H

G

For auto threaded system see Page 16.

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AUTOMATIC NEEDLE THREADER

NOTE: * Needle must be in its highest

position.

* Needle threader cannot be used

with a twin needle.

1. Raise the needle to its highest position.

Lower the needle threader lever as far

as it will go.

2. Hook A will automatically insert itself

into the needle eye. Bring the thread

around Guide B and under Hook A.

3. Push the lever back and lead the

needle threader to its original

position. Pull the thread loop to the

back to finish threading through the

needle eye.

Note: * Do not turn the hand wheel when

using the needle threader.

* Do not touch threader lever while

sewing as needle threader will be

damaged. We advise you to

switch off power when using the

threader unit.

(1)

A

B

(2)

(3)

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DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD

1. Hold the upper thread with left hand,

turn the hand wheel slowly towards

you until the needle goes down and

comes up. Then stop the hand wheel

when the take up lever is at its highest

position.

Lightly draw up the upper thread, by

which the lower thread will be brought

up in a loop.

2. Pull out both threads and place them

together under presser foot to the rear

of the machine.

3. Place fabric under pressure foot from

the front, lower pressure foot.

4. Start to sew.

CHANGING SEWING DIRECTIONS

1. Lower needle down into fabric and

raise presser foot, pivot the fabric

around the needle to change direction

as desired.

2. Lower the presser foot and start to

sew.

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LEVELLING THE MACHINE

Down

Up

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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION

Normal upper thread tension: 3 – 5

Upper thread tension may be adjusted by

turning the thread tension dial.

Lower thread tension can be increased by

turning the screw of the bobbin case

slightly to the right (clockwise). Turning it

to the left (counter-clockwise) decreases

tension.

Correct

Bobbin thread

Fabric

Upper thread

Incorrect

Inside of fabric

Upper thread

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