White 1866 User manual
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
1
SEWING
MACHINE
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1
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POLARIZED
PLUGS
CAUTION
This
product
is
equipped
with
a
polarized
alternatir
current
line
plug
(a
plug
having
one
blade
wider
th
the
other).
This
plug
will
fit
into
the
power
outlet
on
one
way.
This
is
a
safety
feature.
If
you
are
unable
insert
the
plug
fully
into
the
outlet,
try
reversing
the
piLi
If
the plug
should
still
fail
to
fit,
contact
an
eiectrici
to
replace
the
obsolete
outlet.
Do
not
defeat
the
safe
purpose
of
the
polarized
plug.
WHITE
SEWING
MACHINE
COMPANY
Record
in
space
provided
below
the
Serial
No.
and
Model
No.
of
this
appliance.
The
Serial
No.
is
located
on
Bed
Plate.
The
Model
No.
is
located
on
Rating
Plate.
Serial
No.
_________________
Model
No.
_________________
Retain
these
numbers
for
future
reference.
iMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When
using an
electrical
appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should always
be
folowed,
including
the
following:
Read
all
instructions
before
using
(this
sewing
machine)
DANGER
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock:
An
appliance
should never
be
left
unattended
when
plugged
in.
Always
unplug
this
appliance
from
the
electric
outlet
immediately
after
using
and
before
cleaning.
Always
unplug
before relamping,
Replace
bulb
with
same
type
rated
15
watts.
WARNING
To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persons:
Operate
sewing
machine
only
when
mounted
in
sewing
machine
table,
case,
and
the
like.
See
the installation
instructions.
1.
Do
not
allow
to
be
used
as
a
toy.
Close
atention
is
necessary
when
this
appliance
is
used
by
or
near
children.
2.
Use
this
appliance
only
for
its
intended
use
as
described
in
this
manual. Use
only
attachments
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
as
contained
in
this
manual.
3.
Never
operate
this
appliance
if
it
has
a
damaged
cord
or
plug,
if
it
is
not
working
properly,
if
it
has
been dropped
or
damaged,
or
dropped
into
water,
Return
the,
appliance
to
the
nearest
authorized
dealer
or
service center
for
examination,
repair.
electncal
or
mechanical adjustment,
4.
Never
operate
the
appliance
with
any
air
openings
blocked,
iaeo
ventilation
open
ings
of
the sewing
machine
and
foot
controller
free
from
the
accumulation
of
:nt,
dust,
and
loose
cloth.
5.
Never
drop
or
insert
any
ooject
into
any
ocening.
6.
Do
not
use
outdoors.
7.
Do
not
operate
where
aerosol
(spray)
products are
being
used
or
wnere
oxygen
is
being administered.
8.
To
disconnect,
turn
all
controls
to
the
off
(0’)
position,
then
‘emove
plug
from
outlet.
9.
Do
not
unplug
by
pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug,
grasp
the
plug,
not
the
Cord.
10.
Keeo fingers
away
from
all
moving
parts. Special
care
is
recuired around
the
sewing
machine
needle.
ii.
Always
use
the proper
needle
plate.
The
wrong
plate
can
cause
the
needle
to
break.
12.
Do
riot
use
bent
needles.
13.
Do not
pull
or
push
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needle
causing
it
to
break.
14.
Unplug
the
sewing
machine
when
making
any
adjustments
in
the
needle
area,
such
as
threading needle,
changing
needle,
threading
bobbin,
or
changing
presser
foot,
etc.
15.
Always
unplug sewing
machine
from
the
electrical
outlet
when
removing covers,
lubricating,
or
when
making
any
other user
servicing
adiustments mentioned
in
the
instruction
manual.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Name
of
Parts
.
1
&
2
Accessories
Before
sewing
(Power
supply
and
Sewinct
arrpl
4
Take
out extension
table
free arm
sewing
5
Winding
the bobbin
.
.6
Removing
bobbin
case
and
bobbin
7
lnsertng
bobbin
into
bobbin
case
7
inserting
bobbin
case
no
shuttle,
race
8
Threading
upper
thread
&
Twin
needle
threading
g
Drawing
up
bobbn
thread
10
Changing
sewing
directions
1
1
Adjusting
thread
tension
12
Regulating
the
presser foot
pressure
13
Drop
feed
Chaiigtrg
needle
14
Fabric,
Thread,
Needle
table
15
Sewing
pastern
selector)
and
ooeration
table
To
start
sewing
7
To
finith
seam
18
Straight
siitch
19
Zigzag
sewing
19
Overcasting
.
.
.
20
Stretch
stitch
2C
Blind
stitch
21
&
2
Button
sewing
.
.
2.
Binding
.
Zipper
sewing
Button
hole
sewing
Hemming
2
Twin
Needle
2
Embroidery
2
Quilter
Seam
guide
2.
Maintenance
(Cleaning
and
oilingl
Checking
Performance
Problems
WHAT TO
DO
NAME
OF
PARTS
(FRONT
VIEW)
/
flEZ
11
0
1
Pattern
selector
dial
2
Take
up
ever
3
Tread
tension
dial
4
Tread guide for
upper
threading
5
Presser
foot
6
Shuttle
cover
7
Handle
8
Spoolpir
9
Top
cover
10
Stitch
length
dial
11
Reverse
button
12
Face
cover
—1—
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Cu
U)
0
V
w
0
:,
—
CD
p.,)
m
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>
C)
C)
Cu
0
CD
02
0
x
-ci
CD
CD
0
0
CD
CD
z
CD
CD
CD
C)
3
V
C)
CD
02
0
0•
0’
z
CD
0
V
V
CD
0
0
Cr
0
CD
0
V
CD
V
CD
9.
CD
DC
0
C
a-
CD
(DC
CD
ACCESSOR
I
ES
Bobbin Spool
pin
felt
Zigzag
foot
Buttonhole
foot
(On
machine)
4,
Button
sew
on
foot
Zipper
foot
‘Straight
stitch
foot
Blind
stitch
foot
1/4
inch
piecing
foot
Cording
foot
Gathering
foot
Narrow
hem
foot
Machine
oil
Buttonhole
cutter Screw
driver
Needles
#11 #14
—3—
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,1
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BEFORE
SEWING
1.
Fit
the
machine
p’ug
nto
the
machine.
2.
Plug
the
machine
to
the
power
supply.
3.
Sewing
speed
can
be
varied
by
the speed
controller.
1.
Remove
or
install
lamp
from
inside
of
face
cover.
2.
Open
face
cover
in
direction
of
arrow.
3.
Remove lamp
by
unscrewing
it
counter
clockwise.
4.
Install
a
new
bulb
by
screw-
rig
it
in
clockwise.
5.
Use
only
a
120V,
15W
(Max)
“Hi-Light” brand
re
placement
sewing
machine
lamp. Available
from
your
Riccar
stockist.
Important:
When
leaving
the
machine
unattended,
servicing,
changing
lamps
or
removing
covers,
disconnect
from
the
supply
by
removing
plug
from
the
socket
outlet.
—4—
REMOVING EXTENSION
TABLE
To
convert
the
machine
from
flat-bed
use
to
free-arm
use
simply
remove
the
ex
tension table
as
shown.
.1
1.
Especially
useful
when
sewing
sleeves,
pants
leg,
tubular
fabrics etc
more
easily.
2.
To
sew
tubular
just
slip
the
sleeve
or
pants
leg
on
the
free
arm
as
shown
above.
3.
This
sewing
machine
can
be
used
as
a
flat
bed
machine,
but
easily
converts
to
free
arm
machine by
removing
the
extension
table.
4
FREE-ARM
SEWING
—5—
I
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WINDING
THE
BOBBIN
1
Release
stop
motion
kn
2.
Thread
as
shown.
3.
Place
bobbin
onto
spin
and
hand-wind
thread
or
bobbin
in
an
anti-clockw
direction
for
5
or
6
turs
(When
bobbin
is
filled
re-tight
stop
motion
knob)
4iobbin
winder
spindle.,
4.
Push
bobbin
winder
spindle
against
stopper,
in
directioti
of
arrow, and
depress
foot
pedal.
5.
When
bobbin
winding
is
comrn
pleted
return
spindle
to
its
original
position.
Note:
If
the bobbin
winding
should
be
uneven
(it
is
factory
set)
the
thread
guide
can
be
raised
or
lowered
to
achieve
the
correct
winding.
Remove
the
top
cover and
adjust
with
a
suitable
tool.
8—
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