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SEWING MACHINEINSTRUCTION MANUALMD 870811/03MSN 5000 641124/7 CUSTOMER SUPPORT(877) 604-9498Umschlag.qxd 01.08.2003 16:32 Uhr Seite 1

Turn the balance wheel (28) toward you until theneedle moves up to its highest position. 1. Loosen the needle bar screw (12) by turning it toward you.

Turn the balance wheel (28) toward you until theneedle moves up to its highest position. 1. Raise the presser foot by lifting the presser foot lever (

Removing and inserting the presser foot holderFinger guard (accessories no. 10)You should not remove the presser foot holder(16), unless you want to d

1. The adjustment lever for the presser footpressure is inside of the front cover (11). For opening the front cover, see page 7.Adjust the lever to th

121. Raise the presser foot (14) and turn the balance wheel (28) toward you until the needle moves up to its highest position.2. Remove the flat bed (

Hold the bobbin between the thumb andforefinger of your right hand and pull out approx.15 cm of thread.1. Keep the bobbin case in your left hand, and

o1Winding the bobbinBobbin-winding thread guide1. To prevent the needle from moving during winding, pull the balance wheel (28) to the side, as show

4. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin spindle (30) so that the end of the thread is on top of thebobbin. Push the bobbin spindle to the right towards the

Please take special care in reading this page!Please note that thread may break, stitchesmay be skipped and fabric may be puckered,when these steps ar

3.Put the thread under the front thread guide (10),and pull the end of the thread upward. The inner small wire spring (A) will automatically be lifted

MEDION warrants to our customers that this product is free from defects inmaterials and workmanship as follows: for a period of one (1) year from thed

1. Lift the presser foot (14).2.Turn the balance wheel (28) toward you with your right hand until the needle moves down and up again.Stop the balance

If the thread is torn while sewing, the threadtension is too tight.If small loops are formed while sewing, the thread tension is too loose.In both cas

1. The tension is created by the disks through which the thread is led. The pressure on these disks is regulated by the upper thread tension dial (20)

2. Improper seamUpper thread is too tight and pulls up the under thread. The under thread appears on the upper surface of the material.Solution:Reduce

With the stitch length dial (19) you can select thelength of the chosen stitch pattern.Turn the stitch length dial so that the number ofthe requested

Reverse sewing is used at the beginning andend of a seam for reinforcement.- Press the reverse sewing lever (5) down and keep it pressed.- Activate th

Note: Fine threads and needles are generally used for sewing thin fabrics, thicker threads and needles areused for heavy fabrics.The strength of your

Program selectionStitches can be set by turning the program selection dial (3).Note:Before turning the program selection dial, raise the needle to its

26Table of stitch patternsStraight stitch: used for common sewing purposes and for quilting.Zigzag stitch: used for common sewing purposes, for hemmin

27Sewing - generalStop the machine and turn the balance wheeltoward you until the needle is at its lowest point,in the fabric. Raise the presser foot.

... please read these operating instructions carefullyAllow plenty of time to thoroughly read this manual. Getting to know your sewing machinewill ens

28Setting the stitch typePresser foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .zigzag footStitch length dial (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Blind stitchPresser foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .zigzag footStitch length dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 to 3291

Shell-edging stitch30Presser foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . zigzag footStitch length dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Elastic stitchPresser foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . zigzag footStitch length dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 33

Feather stitch ( )Standard overlock stitch ( )Presser foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . zigzag footStitch length dial. . . . . . . .

Honey comb stitchTriple zigzag stitch ( )33The honey comb stitch is both decorative andusable in manifold ways, e.g. for sewing laces orelastic bands

Triple stretch straight stitch ( )Presser foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . zigzag footStitch length dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sewing buttonholesTo find the proper stitch length, it isrecommendable to sew a sample buttonhole ona piece of cloth.Raise the presser foot (14) and t

Sewing buttonholes (continued)361. Set the program selection (3) to (18).Then lead the upper thread throughthe opening of the buttonhole foot and d

Sewing on buttons and eyeletsSewing buttons with stem37Buttons, hooks and eyelets can easily be sewed on by means of the transparent-bluepresser foot.

●Please check whether the local voltage of the AC outlet corresponds with the specifications (see below).●Make sure to connect the machine only to a g

Sewing cordsSewing zippers38Presser foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .zipper footProgram selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hemming39Presser foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .hemmer footProgram selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Stitch l

40Presser foot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . without presser footProgram selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Attaching the

41Presser foot . . . . . . . . . . . . .without presser footProgram selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Stitch length dial .

42Presser foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .zigzag footProgram selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 to 5Stitch length di

Presser foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .zigzag footProgram selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2-3-13Stitch length dial . .

44You can remove the flat bed for free armsewing.The free arm provides for easier sewing of fabricin tubes. Place sleeves and trouser legs on thefree

Maintenance and care of the sewing machine:45The sewing machine is a precise mechanicalproduct requiring regular maintenance and care.Attention!Before

464. Put a few drops of oil on the shuttle hook, as shown.5. Now assemble the parts again in reverseorder.1. The feed dog teeth must always be kept cl

Oiling the upper and under side of the machine47The places to be oiled are marked by arrows inthe figure. Before oiling, these places should becleaned

Safety instructions ...2D

482. Remove the flat bed and open the bobbincase cover (7).Remove the three screws (B) at the top,as shown.B233. Now you can remove the cover

49Bring the cover into its original position.Tighten the screws (A) and (B) again.Assembly of the back housing coverOiling the under side of the machi

50Common problemsBreaking of the upper threadBreaking of the under threadThe machine keeps skipping stitchesTroubleshootingIn case of any faults or de

The sewing machine has not been properly connected, or the mains socket is without current...6Lint is in the shuttle ...

1. Foot controller 2. Thread take-up3. Program selection4. Fold away carrying handle5. Reverse sewing lever6. Main switch (motor and light)7. Bobbin c

1. Zigzag foot (attached to the machine)2. Hemmer foot3. Buttonhole foot4. Zipper foot5. Button foot6. Straightedge7. Quilting guide8. Darning plate9

The foot controller is used for controlling thesewing speed. The more the foot controller ispressed, the faster the machine will sew. Whenyou take you

1. The sewing light is switched on or off by means of the power switch (6).2. To open the front cover, loosen small screw with the screwdriver supplie