Changing The Bulb/S; Care Of Your Machine; Drive Belt Tension - SOLAC SW8240 Mode D'emploi

Changing the bulb/s:

- Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to cool before
undertaking any bulb changing operation.
- The sewing light is located behind the face place.
- To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine by
removing the set screw. .
- To remove: push and twist to the left.
- To replace: Push and twist to the right.
- The bulb must be replaced by a new one with same reference code
and power.
- Caution: While handling the bulb, do not touch the glass directly as
fi nger prints will decrease its lifespan. So, use a clean piece of cloth or
paper.

CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Dismantling and assembling shuttle race Dismantling and assembling shuttle race
To dismantle the shuttle race and oil the shuttle race
- Raise the needle to its highest position and open the shuttle cover.
1. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin case and take it out of the machi-
ne.
2. Open the shuttle race cover holders.
3. Remove the shuttle race cover.
4. Remove the shuttle.
5. Clean the shuttle race with a brush and soft dry cloth.
6. Before assembling the shuttle race, oil the shuttle race using a few
drops of fi ne quality sewing machine oil.
- Note: Use oil sparingly as over oiling will cause it to leak onto your
fabric.
- Note: Use oil sparingly as over oiling will cause it to leak onto your
fabric.
- Note: In case the machine does not work smoothly due to standing
idle for some time, apply a few drops of kerosene at the oiling point,
and turn the machine rapidly for a minute.
- Note: When the machine is does working 4-8 hours or there is abnor-
mal noise, apply 2-3 drops of sewing machine oil at the oiling point.
To assembling the shuttle race:
1. Hold the Shuttle by the center pin and fi t it carefully back into the
shuttle race, forming a perfect circle with the shuttle driver.
2. Attach the shuttle race cover making sure that the bottom pin fi ts into
the notch.
3. Lock the shuttle race cover holders by turning the holders back into
position.
4. Insert the bobbin case.
- CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect the power supply before operating
the machine.
Cleaning the feed dogs:
- Remove the needle and the presser foot.
- Remove the needle plate set screws and remove the needle plate.
- With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogging on the feed dog teeth.
Reset the needle plate.

Drive belt tension

To adjust the belt tension, take off the belt cover and loosen the fi xing
screws about one turn with a screwdriver.
- This will allow the motor to move downward or upward. Then fi rmly
tighten the screw, making sure the belt has the correct tension.
- CAUTION: Do not tighten the belt too tightly.
- CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect the power supply before operating
the machine.