Coopers 8495 Instructions Manual

Brand: Coopers

Model: 8495

Category: Sewing machines

Type: Instructions Manual

Mini Sewing Machine 8495 Instructions

Free arm Protection plate

Use the free arm to sew on sleeves,

cuffs and trousers legs.

The protection plate will protect the user from accidental injury

from the needle. Use of the protection plate is optional.

1. Install the twin needle according to the instructions stated

in "Needle replacement".

2. Pull the spool pin to the highest position. Place both

bobbins on to the spool pin and replace the rubber loop

(Pic 1).

3. Thread both threads through 1, 2, 3, and 4 as per normal

threading instructions. At 5, thread the lower bobbin thread

through the left ring and the top bobbin thread through the

right ring (Pic 2).

4. At 6, thread the lower bobbin thread to the left (Pic 3). The

upper bobbin thread is threaded through the spring to the

right (Pic 4).

5. Thread both needles, ensuring the left thread is through the

left needle and the right thread is through the right needle.

6. Insert the protection plate. (It is advisable to use the

protection plate for the twin needle sewing as it guides

the threads).

7. Choose straight stitch pattern on the pattern selector dial.

Note: Zigzag stitch can not be used with the twin needle

sewing.

8. The method of sewing is the same as the operation of single

needle sewing machine.

9. While using the twin needle function, it is better not to

choose the “fast” sewing, since using “slow” speed will sew

the stitches more smoothly.

10. When using twin needle, the presser foot lever should only

be raised when the needle is in its highest position.

11. Do not to start the machine when the presser foot lever is

being raised.

Protection plate

Pic. 1 Pic. 2

Pic. 3 Pic. 4

Twin needle sewing

A correct stitch will be as the illustration shows. The upper

and lower thread tension are equal and strong enough to

lock both threads in the centre of your fabric.

Always test tension on a scrap of the fabric you intend to

use before commencing sewing.

1. If the upper thread is too tight, the lower thread will be

pulled up tightly to the top of the fabric, and you will it

stitch on the surface of the fabric. Balance the tension by

turning the thread tension dial anti-clockwise to the

correct tension.

2. If the upper thread is too loose, the upper thread will be

pulled tightly to the bottom of the fabric and you will see

the lower stitch thread on the bottom of the fabric.

Balance the tension by turning the thread tension dial

clockwise to the correct tension.

Adjusting thread tension

Upper thread

Lower thread

Fabric

Upper thread

Problem Cause Amendment

No power supply

(or machine runs slowly)

Skipping stitches

Bobbin thread

can't be drawn up

Breaking thread

Stitches too loose

or uneven

Breaking needle

Batteries installed in the wrong polarity

Batteries low/no capacity

Different capacity batteries mixed used

Adaptor power inadequate or output

connecting the wrong polarity

Needle eye not in the correct position

Needle bent

Presser foot too loose

Lower thread used up

Needle wrongly threaded

Thread blocked by lower bobbin

Faulty needle

Needle not fitted correctly

Thread tension dial, thread guide or thread

pulling bar rough

Thread blocked by upper bobbin

Upper thread too tight or lower thread

too loose

Needle bent or deformed

Presser foot too loose

Pull fabric with force when sewing

Needle not lowered into fabric when start

sewing

Replace the batteries in correct polarity indicated in

battery compartment.

Use new batteries

Use compatible adaptor

Remove and reinsert a new needle

Remove and insert a new needle

Screw tight the presser foot

Replace with new lower bobbin thread

Check the machine is correctly threaded. Make sure the

needle is threaded from the front to the back

Check the machine is correctly threaded.

Remove and reinsert a new needle

Insert the needle correctly ensuring flat side is at the back

Polish with fine sand paper

Pull out the spool pin and check the thread is not wound

round pin

Adjust thread tension dial as described in manual

Remove and reinsert a new needle

Remove and reinsert a new needle, and screw tight the

presser foot

Remove and reinsert a new needle, and thread again

Remove and reinsert a new needle, thread again, turn

hand wheel to lower the needle into the fabric, and then

start sewing

Troubleshooting

Handy Tips

1. Always start to sew with the needle

lowered into the fabric and the

presser foot lever down.

2. To change direction: stop sewing,

ensure needle is lowered into your

fabric, raise the presser foot lever, turn

fabric, lower presser foot and start

sewing again.

3.Only use bobbins similar to those

supplied with the machine – bobbins

vary greatly so always take one with

you to the shop when purchasing

new ones.

4.Needles blunt very easily so remember

to change regularly.

straight from the scrap to your own

fabric. This prevents puckering at the

edge of your seam. Just cut off the

scrap when you have finished sewing.

10. If any problems occur, always try

rethreading the machine first. Also try

rethreading the bobbins as

sometimes thread winds on unevenly.

11. Clean out any dust or fluff from the

bobbin case regularly using a small

brush such as a paint brush.

5. Always test your machine on scrap

fabric before commencing sewing

especially if the machine has not been

in use for awhile.

6. Store in a clean dry place, out of direct

sunlight preferably in its box or similar

to avoid dust. Keep away from direct

heat.

7. Always unplug after use.

8. Do not allow to get wet.

9.When beginning to sew at the edge of

fabric it is recommended that a small

scrap of fabric is used to start sewing

on as shown in the diagram. Sew

Fabric scrap

Your fabric

1. Do not use the batteries and the adaptor at the same time.

2. Ensure the batteries are in the correct polarity position.

3. Requires 4x AA alkaline batteries (not supplied).

4. Not suitable for flexible or elastic fabric, such as terry cloth.

Always test, sew a small sample of your fabric to ensure

suitability before sewing your main project.

5. Do not use power switch and foot pedal at the same time.

6. If needle is bent / deformed, always replace with a new one.

7. Make sure the needle is correctly threaded, to prevent damage

and the thread is inserted from the front.

8. When thread is tangled in the lower bobbin, stop the machine,

cut the tangled threads to clear bobbin case. Re-thread the

bobbin and draw up the bobbin thread.

9. If the machine stops by itself when sewing immediately switch

"off “ or stop pressing the foot pedal. Turn the handwheel

around by hand. Check the lower thread, lift the presser foot,

slide away the bobbin cover, and see whether it's tangled. If it

has. Cut the tangled thread and rethread the machine according

to the instructions in this manual.

10. Don't start the machine when the presser foot is being raised.

11. Not for commercial use.

12. Keep away from children, this not a toy.

13. Keep fingers away from the needle at all times when the

machine is in use.

Before operating the sewing

machine, please read these

instructions completely

Parts for the sewing machine

Thread pulling bar

Bobbin winding pin jack

Handwheel

Pattern selector dial

Light switch

Speed switch

Power switch

Stitch length/

reverse switch

Spool pin Spool rubber loop Bobbin

Thread tension dial

Needle clamp screw

Protective plate

Needle

Presser foot

Bobbin cover

Foot control jack

DC Adaptor jack (DC 6V, 1.0A)

Work light

Presser foot lever

Caution:

1. Make sure that the power switch is "OFF" when changing batteries. If you install

the batteries when the power is "ON" , the machine may suddenly start.

2. Please make sure you take out the batteries when you use the AC/DC Adaptor.

Damage may occur if you use the batteries and the adaptor at same time.

3. Please use adaptor supplied DC 6V 1000mA AC/DC Adaptor.

Battery installation

1. Make sure the power switch is off.

2. Battery compartment is in the bottom of the sewing machine.

3. Open the battery compartment cover and place 4 "AA" alkaline batteries

according to the polarity as indicated.

4. Replace battery cover.

Adaptor application

1. Please make sure that the power switch is "OFF".

2. Insert the adaptor AC/DC into the AC/DC Jack on the back of the sewing machine.

Accessories

Battery and adaptor installation

Caution: Remove batteries or disconnect adaptor before replacing the needle.

1. Remove batteries and disconnect adaptor, then take the protective plate off.

2. Turn handwheel until needle is in the highest position, loosen the needle

clamp screw and remove the old needle.

3. Insert a new needle into the shaft with

the flat side toward the back of the

machine. Be sure to push the needle

all the way into the needle shaft

before tightening the needle clamp

screw.

4. Replace the protection plate.

NB: The needle supplied with this

machine is size 90/14.

Needle replacement

Bobbins

Needle Threader

Needle

Twin needle

Bobbin winding pin

Long spool pin Foot control AC/DC Adaptor

Battery installation

AC/DC Adaptor

• If the needle is incorrectly set the machine will

not sew.

• If the needle is too loose it will fall off when

you are sewing. Make sure the needle is fixed

in securely.

Threading upper thread

Caution: When upper threading

please do not touch the power

switch.

1. Pull the spool pin to the high

position, and take the Spool

rubber loop off (Fig.1).

2. Put the bobbin into spool pin

(please note: be sure the thread

unwinds as shown in Fig.2), and

then place the Spool rubber loop

on the spool pin (as Fig.2) and

push down.

3. Thread following numbers 1-2-3-

4-5-6 (Fig. 3), and then guide

thread through needle eye from

front to back(7), (please note:

the direction is very important).

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Threading the lower bobbin

Caution: When threading the lower bobbin, make sure the power switch is OFF.

Setting lower thread

1. Slide the bobbin cover forward and take it off. (Fig. 1)

2. Place the bobbin into the bobbin case (please note: be sure that the thread

unwinds as shown on the diagram inside the bobbin cover).(Fig. 2 & 3)

Drawing up lower thread

1. Hold the end of the upper thread with your left hand, turn the hand wheel from

left to right with your right hand.(Fig. 4)

2. As the needle goes down, the bobbin case starts running. When the needle turns

to the lowest position, the hook of bobbin case will meet the upper thread, then

the bobbin thread will be drawn up by upper thread after the shuttle turns a circle.

Pull the lower thread through completely. Put the upper and lower threads toward

the back of the machine, place them under the presser foot, leaving at least 10cm

trailing.(Fig. 5)

3. Slide bobbin cover back right position.(Fig. 6)

Fig. 1

Fig. 4

Fig. 2

Fig. 5

Fig. 3

Fig. 6

Beginning to sew

1. Turn the stitch selector dial to the stitch pattern

required (refer to the pattern guide on the pattern

sector dial).

2. Move the stitch length to the right position (refer to

Stitch length adjustment).

3. Turn the hand wheel in the direction of the arrow to

raise the needle to its highest position (Fig.1). Raise

the presser foot, and place the fabric under it.

4. Lower the presser foot and rotate hand wheel so the

needle goes into the fabric (Fig.2).

5. This machine can be operated using either the foot

pedal or the ON/OFF switch.

6. Press the power stitch to "ON", and the machine will

begin sewing immediately (Fig.3). Do not pull the

fabric with force while sewing, it will feed through

automatically. Press the "Speed adjustment" to adjust

the sewing speed.

7. The machine can also be operated with foot control

(Fig. 4). Simply press down the foot pedal, the

machine will begin sewing; remove your foot and the

machine will stop sewing. (Please note: when using

foot pedal, make sure the power stitch is "OFF", do

not use Foot pedal and Power stitch simultaneously).

8. Switch the power off to stop sewing. Turn the

handwheel with your right hand to raise the needle to

the high position. Raise the presser foot and gently

remove the fabric, and cut the thread leaving about

10cm. Note: when it’s not easy to remove fabric, do

not pull the fabric with force, or the needle will break

or bend. Loosen the upper thread from thread pulling

bar (Fig. 5). Then remove your fabric.

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 2

The machine provides a work light. Press the Light

Switch to turn the light on, press the switch again to

turn light off. To preserve bulb life, switch of when you

are not actually sewing.

Please note: The bulb is not replaceable.

The machine has two-speed functions. It runs in a fast speed when

you depress the button. Press the button again to return to normal

sewing speed.

1. Put the bobbin winding pin into bobbin

winding pin jack. The pin needs to fit

securely in place this way up. Put an empty

spool into bobbin winding pin.

2. Draw the thread from the cotton reel on

spool pin, and wind it on to the empty

bobbin (anti-clockwise) for several circles.

3. Turn the power switch to "ON" to wind thread.

Make the thread move up and down to wind evenly

by using your finger. When the bobbin is fully wound,

press the power switch "OFF" to stop.

4. Take the bobbin winding pin out and store safely.

5. Please note: speed switch can be either slow or fast.

Bobbin winding

Speed adjustment

Work light

Fast speed

Normal speed

Cotton reel

Light switch

Work light

Before sewing your fabric, test with fabric scraps to choose the

stitch length you want. The machine provides three stitch lengths.

As the illustration shows, when the lever is on the "– – " position,

you can have the longest stitch length and on " –––" position,

the second longest stitch length, and "––––" position, the

shortest stitch length.

1. Reverse sewing is used to secure your stitches. It is

used at the beginning and the end of a seam.

2. When using the reverse function, stop the machine

first, then put the reverse lever to the right.

(As the illustration shows) and begin to sew (twin

needles can not use reverse function).

Stitch length adjustment

Reverse

Before sewing, choose a suitable stitch pattern. The machine provides

five stitch patterns. As the illustration shows, turn the stitch pattern

dial to select the pattern you need.

You can even have more variation by combining different stitch

lengths and patterns.

Note: Make sure the needle is in its highest position when adjusting

the pattern dial, and do not adjust the pattern dial while sewing.

Stitch pattern selector

Coopers 8495 Instructions Manual

Brand: Coopers

Model: 8495

Category: Sewing machines

Type: Instructions Manual

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