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Frister & Rossmann Model 35 Zig-Zag — User manual
User manual for Frister & Rossmann Model 35 Zig-Zag. 32 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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FRISTER & ROSSMANN
MODEL
35
INSTRUCTIONS
E ZIG- ZAG SEWING MACHINEView original page 1Page 2 · Read text
Dear Homemaker:
This booklet is the key to obtaining the
very best from your sewing machine. Follow it
carefully and you will get unbeatable value
from this superbly made product.
In your own interest we urge you to read
pages 2-13 before using your machine.
We are convinced this machine will give you
many years of service, and pleasure, but should
you have any problems, please do not hesitate
to contact your supplier or ourselves.
Sincerely,
Frister & Rossmann Sewing Machines,
350/356, 01d Street, London E.C.1.View original page 2Page 5 · Read text
INSTALLING MACHINE HEAD IN CABINET
Loosen the two hinge screws under holes in the rear edge of the machine bed (1).
Raise hinge pins in the cabinet cutout (2).
Slip machine head onto the pins and tighten hinge screws securely (3).
Lower machine head to front flap.
CONNECTING MACHINE
Push the plug onto the connector under
the machine motor. See illustration. Plug
machine cord into the wall outlet.
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SEWING LIGHT
The sewing light is located inside the face cover
plate as shown. It may be turned on or off by
turning light switch clockwise, which is located
on the right side of machine column.
screw capbulb 15 w
To change bulb, disconnect sewing machine first,
and open the face cover plate by swinging it open,
twist old bulb away from you and remove.
Then insert new bulb.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
NEEDLE AND THREAD TABLE
NEEDLE SIZE
Use System 705 needles. The size of the needle should conform to the size of the thread and
both should be suitable to the material. The same size thread should be used in the bobbin as
on the upper part of the machine for ordinary sewing.
Never use a bent needle nor one with a blunt point.
NEEDLE
THREAD SIZE SIZE FABRIC
Cotton 60 - 100
Sheer cottons, silks, and synthetics
Synthetic 7 - 8
This is the exact length of Silk A (70 - 80) Fine laces Machine embroidery the needle to be used in
Cotton 60 - 80 Medium weight cottons your machine. Comparison Mercerized 50 with this illustration will
8 - 9 Medium weight silk Synthetic determinewhether the (80 - 90) Mediumweight synthetics Silk A needle you have is the
Machine embroidery Light weight woolens
correct one for your ma-
Cotton 40 - 60 Heavy weight cottons chine.
Mercerized 50 9 - 10 Medium to heavy weight woolens
(90 - 100)
Mercerized heavy duty Heavy drapery fabrics
Heaviest cottons as for men's work
Cotton 30 - 50 11 - 12 clothes
Mercerized heavy duty (110 - 120) Heaviest woolen coating
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WINDING THE BOBBIN
Place thread on spool Wind thread around Press bobbin winder lever
post. Draw thread as bobbin a few times. down.
shown.
Release clutch by turning Bobbinwinder thread guide is Tighten clutch knob and adjustable. If bobbin winas asclutch knob toward you. 5 indicated remove bobbin.
Start machine. correct this situa- tion. Whenbobbin is full, wind-
ing mechanism stops.View original page 9Page 11 · Read text
THREADING UPPER MACHINE
* Raise take-up lever to its highest
position by turning handwheel.
* Guide thread through threading
points as illustrated.
* Draw sufficient thread through eye
of needle.View original page 11Page 13 · Read text
STITCH LENGTH CONTROL FEED DOG CONTROL
STITCH LENGTH
Loosen knob and move stitch length control The feed dog control knob is situated on thelever between 0 and 4; tighten knob. The4 right front of machine bedplate. When knob
setting is the longest stitch. The size of stitch is turned to the left, feed dog drops and does
you select will depend on the fabric you want not pull material. This allows the operator
to sew. Select stitch length and tighten knob freedom of movement of material, as for darn-
so that forward andreverse stitches will be ing. For regular sewing, turn knob to the
approximateiy the same size. right.
REVERSE STITCHING TURNING A CORNER
Raise lever for reverse stitching.Lower lever Stop sewing machine with needle in fabric.
for forward stitching. It is best to begin and Raise presser foot. Turn fabric. Lower presser
end most seams with reverse stitching often foot and continue stitching.
called back tacking.
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ADJUSTING TENSIONS (CONT'D)
INCREASE TENSION DECREASE TENSION
Turn Clockwise Turn Counter Clockwise
When stitching is unsatisfactory as in figures 2 and 3, adjust the upper thread tension.
Lower thread tension requires adjustment less frequently than the upper thread tension.
When stitch is satisfactory, as in figure l and seam is badly puckered, the cause may be
tight tensions and lower may be adjusted. (See page 12)
When adjusting the tension on the bobbin case, make slight adjustments with a screwdriver.
(See page 26)
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INSERTING AND REMOVING THE MATERIAL
For all kinds of sewing, consult chart page 5.
Before placing the material on the machine
see that:
* The presser foot and needle clamp screws
are both tight.
* The sizes of the needle and thread suit the
kind of work to be done.
* The needle is at its highest position.
* The ends of threads have been drawn about
4 inches to the rear of the machine.
* The feed dogs are up.
Place material under the presser foot, insert the needle into the material by turning the hand-
wheel toward you, lower presser foot and start sewing.
Experiment by sewing of the fabric to be usedto determine tension adjustment and correct
stitch settings.
To remove the work, first turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is at its highest
position, then raise the presser foot, draw materials to the rear and cut off excess thread with
the thread cutter located on the presser bar. To avoid sewing off the end of the material, back
tack each seam.
IMPORTANT: Always turn the handwheel toward you! When the machine is not being used,
place a piece of material over the feed dog and lower the presserfoot. Always have fabric
under the presser foot when operating the machine. Operating threaded machine without fabric
will cause it to jam by forcing lint into the shuttle. See page 22.
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CHANGING THE PRESSER FEET FASTENING A SEAM
4- F
The various attachment feet available for certain Be sure both threads are drawn back underkinds of work are to be fastened to the presser •
the presser foot. Lower needle into fabricbar.
about ½ inch from beginning of seam. Raise
To attach the foot, raise the presser bar to its stitch length control lever upfor reverse
highest position by raising the presser foot lever. stitching. Stitch in reverse untilneedle
Drop feed dog, loosenthe presser foot thumb reaches beginning of seam.
screw, choose the proper foot and insert from Movestitch length control lever down for
the front. forwardstitching and complete seam. When
you reach the end, raise the stitch length
Tighten the screw using the large screwdriver control lever and sew back over ½ inch of
and make sure that the foot is secure. completedseam.
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STITCH WIDTH CONTROL OVERCASTING
0 1 2 3 4
STIT
Move stitch width control lever to the
desired position between 0 and 4 on the Set stitch width to 4.Set stitch length at stitch width indicator plate. 4.Zigzag stitch around raw edge of fabric Zigzag stitch width increases from 0 to 4. to completely cover the edge.
Straight stitching is possible only with con-
trol on 0.
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BUTTONS
Center holes in button in slit in presser foot. Lower
presser foot to hold securely. Drop feed dogs. Turn
handwheel by hand until needle goes into hole in
button. Adjust stitch width so that needle goes into
secondhole. Stitch a number of times to hold
securely.
NOTE : To make a small thread shank when sewing
on a flat button, place a straight pin or needle
between the holes of the button.
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BUTTONHOLES
1. Set the stitch width to 1}. Stitch forward until desired length for buttonhole is obtained.
Stop with needle tip piercing in the right side of stitching.
2. Raise presser foot and turn material.
3. Setleft.the stitch width to 2 and drop feed dog. Lower presser foot and take one stitch to the
4.Set the stitch width control dial to 4. Bartacking should be completed with needle on the left side.
5.Set stitch width to 1}. Raise feed dog and sew back to other end of buttonhole. Stop with needle on the left.
6. Set stitch width control dial to 4. Drop feed dog and bartack.
It is recommended that tailor's chalk be used to determine length of buttonhole before sewing.
For a firm buttonhole the stitching can be repeated over the same area- then cut buttonhole
opening.
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CORRECTIONS
- Instruction books for Models 35, 45 and 46 -
Page Wrong Correct
19 Copy and illustration of blind Material must be passed under the stitching. arm of the machine, as correct
copy and illustration shown below.
BLIND STITCHING BLIND STITCHING
Fold and baste hem. Turn back so 1. Fold material and baste.
that edges of hem project beyond 2. Make second fold overlapping
fold. Setsewing machine for basting as shown.
straight stitching and stitch along 3. Straight stitch for approximately
fold of hem for approximately ½ ½ inch, then zigzag one stitch
inch. Then zigzag one stitch using using #2 stitch width position,
stitch width set 2, catching the catching second fold as shown.
right side of the material. Continue thisprocedure until
Continue straight for ½ inch and hem is completed.
repeat process until hem is com- 4. Unfold, exposing right side of
pleted. material with completed blind
stitching. Remove basting and
press hem.View original page 21Page 22 · Read text
BLIND STITCHING
Fold and baste hem. Turn back so that edges of hem
project beyond fold. Set sewing machine for straight
stitching and stitch along fold of hem for approximately
inch. Then zigzag one stitch using stitch width set 2,
catching the right side of the material. Continue straight
for ½ inch and repeat process until hem is completed.
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DARNING
Feed dog control Left position
Remove presser foot. Stretch fabric between
embroidery hoops and place under needle. Draw
the bobbin thread up through fabric by holding
the upper thread and taking one stitch at the spot
where you wish to begin darning. Lower presser
bar. Start sewing at a medium machine speed.
Move the fabric back and forth with a steady
rhythm to cover the darning area. Then turn the
fabric and sew another layer of stitching at right
angles to the first. Move the fabric fast for long
stitches, slowly for short stitches.
If you wish to darn without using an embroidery
hoop, leave the presser foot attached, move feed
dog control to the left, and push down outer ring
of presser foot knob, thereby the pressure on the
presser foot is released. Then proceed as above,
stretching fabric tightly between hands.
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ADJUSTABLE ZIPPER AND CORDIND FOOT
This attachment is both versatile and adjustable. It always allows you to insert a zipper and
to cover cord with ease.It also allows the needle to enter the fabric close to the metal
part of the zipper without danger of damaging it, and close to the cord without sewing
through it.
In order to move the foot from right to left, loosen the screw on the horizontal bar. Move
the foot from side to side so that the needle can enter the slot on the left or the right.
If you wish to stitch along the left side of the zipper, adjust the foot so that it is to the left
of the needle with the needle passing through the opening on the right side of the foot, but
if you want to stitch on the right side of the slide fastener, the foot should be placed to the
right of the needle so that the needle passes throughthe opening on the left of the foot.
The same instruction will be applied for cording or welting.
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OILING MACHINE
Keep the moving parts free from dust and threads
for quiet and efficient operation. Cleaning should
be done with a small brush. When machine runs
hard or makes excessive noise, place a drop of
sewing machine oil at the points indicated.
Tilt machine head back to oil points indicated on
underside of machine head.
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WHAT TO DO
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric (page 5).
Improper threading. Rethread machine (page 9).
Loose upper thread tension. Tighten upper thread tension (page 12). Irregular
Pulling fabric. Do not pull fabric: guide it gently.
Stitches
Light pressure on presser foot. Increase pressure on presser foot (page 10).
Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot (page 15).
Unevenly wound bobbin. Rewind bobbin (page 7).
Pulling fabric. Do not pull fabric: guide it gently.
Breaking
Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric (page 5).
Needles Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle (page 6).
Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot (page 15).
Bunching of Draw both threads back under presser foot (page 10).
Thread yeper and under reado toot.
Feed dog down. Raise feed dog (page 11).
Incorrect thread tension(s). Reset thread tension(s) (page 12-13).
Light pressure on presser foot. Increase pressure on presser foot (page 10).
Puckering Kinds owo different sizes of or Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind.
Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle (page 6).
Loose presser foot. Reset presser foot (page 15).
Fabric too sheer or too soft. Use underlay of tissue paper when stitching.View original page 27Related documents and language editions
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