MATRI 420 Manuel utilisateur
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Type A 420
Type B 422
Type C 424
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This sewing machine is intended for household use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following.
Read all instructions before using.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Never leave unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine from the electric
outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
WARNING-
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1.Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine
is used by or near children.
2.Use this sewing machine 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 sewing machine 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 sewing
machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4.Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation
openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and loose cloth.
5.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6.Do not use out doors.
7.Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8.To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position (symbol O), then remove plug
from outlet.
9.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10.Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
11.Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12.Do not use bent needles.
13.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14.Switch the sewing machine off (symbol O) when making any adjustments in the needle
area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser
foot.
15.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,
lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
instruction manual.
16.Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to
place anything on top of it.
17.Use only the handle to lift and move the machine.
18.Do not expose the machine or machine plastic case to sunlight directly. Also, do not
keep it in a very warm or damp place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servcing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
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CONTENTS
MAIN PARTS ............................................. 2
CONTROL PANEL ..................................... 3
CONNECTING THE MACHINE ................. 4
FOOT CONTROLLER ................................ 4
ACCESSORIES ......................................... 5
DUST COVER ............................................ 5
EXTENSION TABLE .................................. 6
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT .......... 6
INSERTING THE NEEDLE ........................ 7
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE . 7
-TYPE A- FUNCTION OF EACH PART ..... 8
-TYPE B, C- FUNCTION OF EACH PART10
-TYPE A-
TO SELECT A UTILITY PATTERN.......... 12
-TYPE B-
TO SELECT A UTILITY PATTERN.......... 14
-TYPE C-
TO SELECT A PATTERN ........................ 16
BOBBIN SETTING ................................... 20
THREADING THE MACHINE .................. 22
STARTING TO SEW ................................ 24
-TYPE A- THREAD TENSION ................. 27
-TYPE B, C-
ADJUSTING THE THREAD TENSIONS . 28
STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING ................. 29
ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING ...................... 30
MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG .......................... 30
FREE ARM SEWING ............................... 30
OVERCASTING-OVERLOCKING ........... 31
BLIND HEM STITCHING ......................... 32
ELASTIC STITCH SEWING..................... 33
SCALLOP STITCH ................................... 33
INSERTING ZIPPERS
CENTERED INSERTION ......................... 34
LAPPED INSERTION .............................. 35
BUTTONHOLE SEWING ......................... 36
-TYPE A ONLY- BOUND BUTTONHOLE 38
SEWING ON BUTTONS .......................... 40
QUILTING ................................................ 42
HAND LOOK QUILTING STITCH ............ 43
UTILITY DECORATIVE STITCHES......... 43
-TYPE A-
DECORATIVE AND LETTER STITCH
SEWING................................................... 44
-TYPE B-
DECORATIVE AND LETTER STITCH
SEWING................................................... 47
APPLIQUE ............................................... 50
PATCH WORK ......................................... 50
TWIN NEEDLE SEWING ......................... 51
AUTOMATIC BAR-TACK / DARNING ..... 52
-TYPE A ONLY- NARROW HEMMING ... 53
-TYPE A ONLY- CORDING ..................... 53
-TYPE A ONLY- DARNING/FREE-HAND
EMBROIDERY ......................................... 54
-TYPE A, C ONLY- EYELET .................... 55
ADJUSTING THE FORWARD AND
REVERSE STITCHES ............................. 55
MAINTENANCE ....................................... 56
HELPFUL HINT ........................................ 57
-TYPE A, B - PATTERN CHART ............. 58
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MAIN PARTS
1. Light Cover
2. -TYPE A-
Thread Cutter Button
-Type B, C-
Needle Up-Down Button
3. Speed Control Button
4. -TYPE A-
Needle Up-Down/Slow
Button
-TYPE B, C-
Slow Button
5. Reverse Button
6. Start/Stop Button
7. Extension Table
8. Top Cover
9. Hand Wheel
10. Control Panel
11. Thread Cutter
12. Buttonhole Lever
13. Needle Threader
14. Needle Threader Lever
15. Presser Foot Thumb Screw
16. Presser Foot Holder
17. Presser Foot
18. Fabric Feed Dogs
19. Needle Plate
20. Needle Clamp Screw
21. Needle Bar Thread Guide
22. Needle
23. Bobbin Cover
24. Bobbin Cover Latch
25. Thread Take-Up Lever
(Inside)
26. -TYPE B, C-
Thread Tension Regulator
27. Thread Guide Plate
28. Spool Pin
29. Spool Cap
30. Bobbin Winder Thread
Guide
31. Felt Washer
32. -TYPE A, B-
L. C. D. Contrast Control
33. Bobbin Winder Shaft
34. Bobbin Winder Stop
35. Thread Cutter
36. Presser Foot Lifter
37. Drop Feed Lever
38. Power Line Cord
39. Foot Controller
40. Handle
41. Power Switch
42. Terminal Box
43. Controller Jack
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CONTROL PANEL
-TYPE A-
1. Liquid Crystal Display (L. C. D.)
2. Twin Needle Button
3. Tack Button
4. Read Button
5. Up-Down Buttons
6. Tab Buttons
7. Decorative Stitch Button
8. Letter Stitch Button
9. OK Button
10. Clear Button
11. Cursor Buttons
12. Utility Stitch Button
13. Straight Stitch Button
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-TYPE B-
1. Liquid Crystal Display (L. C. D.)
2. Twin Needle Button
3. Tack Button
4. Read Button
5. Up-Down Buttons
6. Length / Width Button
7. Straight Stitch Button
8. Zigzag Stitch Button
9. OK Button
10. Clear Button
11. Cursor Buttons
12. Utility Stitch Button
13. Decorative Stitch Button
14. Letter Stitch Button
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-TYPE C-
1. Monitor Window
2. Jump Button
3. Twin Needle Button
4. Straight Stitch Button
5. Zigzag Stitch Button
6. Buttonhole Button
7. Stitch Number Indicator
8. Stitch Mode Indicator
9. Tack Stitch Indicator
10. Up-Down Buttons
11. Pattern Number Mode Button
12. Stitch Length Mode Button
13. Stitch Width Mode Button
14. Tack Stitch Button
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CONNECTING THE MACHINE
FOOT CONTROLLER
Use of foot controller will permit control of start, stop and speed with your foot.
When the foot controller is connected, start/stop button will be disactivated. (See page 8, 10)
DANGER: To reduce the risk of
electric shock.
Never leave unattended when plugged in.
Always unplug this machine from the electric
outlet immediately after using and before
maintenance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
1. Place machine on stable table.
2. Connect the power line cord to the
machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into
the terminal box.
3. Connect the power line plug to the electric
outlet.
4. Turn on the power switch.
5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned
on.
6. To disconnect, turn the power switch to the
off position (symbol O), then remove plug
from outlet.
1. Turn off the power switch. (symbol O)
2. Push foot controller plug into the jack on
machine.
3. Place foot controller at your feet.
4. Turn on the power switch.
5. A lamp will light up when switch is turned
on.
6. The harder you press the foot controller,
the faster the machine will sew. The
machine will stop when foot controller is
released.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
1. Turn off the power when connecting the
foot controller to the machine.
2. Handle the foot controller with care and
avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not
to place anything on top of it.
3. Use only foot controller provided with this
machine. (Type 4C-337B)
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ACCESSORIES
Accessories are provided in the accessory
case.
(See next page, [EXTENSION TABLE])
1. Needle Pack
2. 4 Bobbins (1 is in the machine)
3. Seam Ripper
4. Brush
5. Extra Spool Pin
6. Felt
7. Screw Driver
8. Thread Cap (On the machine when
delivered)
9. Driver for Needle Plate
10. Overcasting Foot (C)
11. Blind Foot (D)
12. Zipper Foot (E)
13. Satin Foot (B)
14. Quilting Bar
15. Buttonhole Foot
16. Regular Foot (A) (On machine when
delivered)
-TYPE A & B-
17. Button Sewing Foot
-TYPE A-
18. Straight Stitch / Quilting Foot
19. Narrow Hemming Foot
20. Cording Foot
21. Darning Embroidery Foot
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DUST COVER
Cover the machine with dust cover
when it is not to be used.
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EXTENSION TABLE
a. REMOVING THE EXTENSION TABLE
Hook your finger to the left bottom side of
extension table and slide it to the left. To
attach, insert to the right.
b. OPENING THE ACCESSORY CASE
Hook your finger to the this side of
accessory case and pull toward you.
CHANGING THE PRESSER
FOOT
The presser foot must be changed according
to the stitch you sew, or work you do.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Turn off the power switch before you change
the presser foot.
A. Changing the presser foot
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the
needle is at its highest point.
2. Raise the presser foot lifter.
3. Remove the presser foot by pushing the
presser foot release lever toward you.
4. Place desired foot with its pin directly
under the slot in presser foot holder.
5. Lower the presser foot lifting lever and the
presser foot will snap into place.
B. Removing the presser foot holder
When cleaning around the feed dog or
attaching extra foot (option), you may
remove the presser foot holder.
1. Remove the presser foot.
2. Loosen the presser foot thumb screw and
remove the presser foot holder.
3. To replace the holder, pull up the holder
as far as it will go from bottom of presser
bar.
4. Tighten the thumb screw.
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INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select a needle of the right type and size for
the fabric to be sewn.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Turn off the power before removing the
needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the
needle is at its highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with
the flat side to the back and push it up as
far as it will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
a. Do not use the bent or blunt needle. Place
needle on a flat plate and check
straightness.
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE
Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be sewn.
Type of Fabric
Light Weight - thin
georgette, organdy, voile,
taffeta, silk, etc.
Medium Weight - gingham,
pique, linen, cotton, satin,
thin corduroy, velvet
Heavy Weight - gabardine,
tweed, denim, corduroy
Stretch - double knit, tricot,
spandex, jersey
Thread Size
Ctn #80 -100
Silk 60 - 80
Syn 80 -100
Ctn 50 - 80
Silk 50
Syn 50 - 80
Ctn 40 - 50
Silk 50
Syn 50 - 60
Syn 50 - 80
Silk 50
Thread for knit
Needle Size
9/70-11/80
11/80-14/90
14/90-16/100
11/80-14/90
Needle for knit
and synthetic
fabric
Use a Home sewing machine needle.
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- TYPE A -
FUNCTION OF EACH PART
A. START/STOP BUTTON
The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed
the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at start of sewing.
MONITOR LAMP
Green Light “ON” Ready to sew or bobbin winding.
Red Light “ON” Presser foot is not in down position or buttonhole lever is not lowered.
If the red light is on, the machine will not start even when start/stop button is pressed.
Note:
When the foot controller is connected, start/
stop button will be disactivated.
B. REVERSE BUTTON
The machine will continue to sew in reverse
at low speed while this button is pressed and
stop when this button is released.
Note:
When the foot controller is connected,
machine will sew in reverse (at low speed)
while this button is pressed. When released,
machine will sew forward.
C. NEEDLE UP-DOWN / SLOW BUTTON
While NOT sewing, needle position will be
changed up or down by pressing this button.
While sewing, by pressing this button,
machine will sew in slow speed. Pressing
this button again, the speed will return.
D. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON
The machine will sew faster when the button
is slided to the right, and sew slower when
button is slided to the left.
Note:
When the foot controller is connected, this
button limit the maximum speed.
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