Automa

Zig-zag
Sewing
Machine

MITSUBISHI ELECT.RIC CORPORATION.

 INDEX

PARTS NAME OF MAZ-4 Type, Page Page

AUTOMATIC ZIG-ZAG SEWING MACHIME 1 VARIOUS WAYS OF STITCHING
ESSENTIAL POINTS FOR OPERATION 3 1. Manipulation of various knobs and dials 17
1. Connecting the lamp Cord 3 2. Ordinary straight stitching 20
2. Mechanism on the balance wheeL............. 3 3. Zig.Zag stitch ng 21
3. Winding thread on bobbin........................ 4 4. Automatic embroidering 21
4. Adjusting the bobbin winder. 5 5. Application of various stitches
5. Threading through the bobbin case............ 6 in embroidering 23
6. Setting the loaded bobbin case.................. 7 6. Changing the throat plate and presser foot 26 -~
7. Taking the bobbin case out..................... 7 7. Automatic button hole darning 27
8. Attaching the needle 8 8. Button hole darning 27
9. Threading the upper thread 9 9. Sewing buttons on 29
10. Stitch adjustment. 10 10. Sewing string in 29
11. Forward and reverse sewing 10 11. Cloth guide 30
12. Preparation for stitching 11 12. Stitch guide 30
13. Starting stitches 11 13. Hemmer 31
14. Removing the materia!.. .. : 12 MAINTENANCE
15. Adjusting the thread tension 13 1. Oiling 33
16. Tension of the upper thread 13 2. Cleaning the feed dog 34
17. Tension of the under thread 14 3. Cleaning the shuttle race by disassembling 34
18. Using the drop feed 14 4. Replacing the lamp 35
19. Adjusting the Pressure on materials 15 CAUSES OF 'I'HE MACHINE TROVBLES
ACCESSORIES 16 AND THEIR REMEDIES 36
PROPER SIZES OF NEEDLES AND THREAD
TO BE USED 39
 AUTOMATIC ZIG-ZAG SEWING MACHINE, MODI<~L MAZ-4

In order to help you enjoy sewing with this ma-

chine, we have prepared this booklet for your re-
ference.
This machine is an universal type being a combi-
nation of the ordinary household model and the
automatic zig-zag stitching mechanism. Beside
stitching of various patterns automatically, it serves
all of your needs such as automatic button hole
darning, stitching buttons on, stitching lase or cord
in, embroidering, etc. The design and from is
worthy of the highest class of sewing machine hav-
ing the most up-to date touch in every respect.
By means of only this machine, your idea can be
realized. 'With this sewing machine the symbol of
your sweet modern home, you will enjoy a com-
plete satisfaction from its elegant appearance and
remarkable preformances.
We solicit your kind cooperation in favaring us
with your esteemed comment or sugestions on our
sewing machine to assist us for further improvements.

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AUTOMATIC ZIG-ZAG SEWING MACHINE, MODEL MAZ-4

CD Patch-o-matic darner
@ Lamp switch
@ Face plate
@ Presser foot
(Q) Hinged plate
@ Top cover
!J) Reduction knob
@ Spool pin
@ Zig-zag width regulator
@ Button hole lever
J]) Needle posi tioner
@ Bobbin winder
@ Balance wheel
(@ Stitch regulator dial
@ Thread tension bracket
@ Pattern selector
@ Upper-thread tension regulator
@ Needle clamp
@ Throat plate
@ Drop feed knob

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 Essential Points for Operation
1. Connecting the Lamp Cord
(1) Plug the lamp cord extending from underneath
the bed into the recoptacle located inside the
drop pan as shown in Fig. 1.
(2) Plug one end of the extension c<;>rdinto the re-
ceptacle located just outside of the one shown
in Fig. 1 and the other end to the electric
source.
(3) The lamp switch shown in Fig. 2 is turned
clockwise to light and more to out.
,Vote Be sure to turn the switch clockwise always,
otherwise you will damage it.
2. Mechanism on the Balance Wheel
There is a stop motion device in the center of
the balance wheel. The purpose of the device is to
disconnect the wheel from the rest of the mecha-
nism so that without turning the machine you can
turn the wheel for practicing the treading or wind-
ing bobbins. The manipulation of the stop motion
will be as follows:
(1) Hold the balance wheel firm with your left hand
and with the right hand turn the stop motion
1/3 of a turn toward you (in the direction of
arrow) as shown in Fig. 3 and the wheel will
be free.

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Q)Spool pin

(2) When you are through with the free running

of the wheel and want to operate the machine,
turn the stop motion to the reverse direction
and tighten it firm.

3. Winding'Thread on Bobbin

(1) First loosen the stop motion. Place a spool of

thread on the spool pin ,CD in Fig. 4, and lead
the terminal of thread through the th'read guides
@, @,@ and tension bracket <ID wind it around
a bobbin 5 or 6 turns and place the bobbin on
the bobbin winder @ in such a position that
the thread is wound from the left.
(2) Push the bobbin winder stop latch @ in Fig. 5
down to the right. By turning the machine
through the balance wheel, the winder is driven
and the thread is wound on the bobbin.
(3) When the bobbin is fully wound, the stop latch
@ is activated automatically to move the winder
away from the balance wheel and stops, winding
Remove the bobbin and cut off the thread.

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 Fig.6 (a) (h) (e)

(4) If you want to stop winding before the bobbin

is fully wound, simply push the stop latch @ up. ~1'llllllllll~i!IIII~i
(5) It is desirable to have a bobbin wound evenly
as down by @ in Fig. 6. If it is wound like good no good no good

@ or @ uneven in the wound diameter, it

causes irregular rotation of the bobbin while.
sewing and often results in varying tension
and breaking of the thread.
(6) For rectifying the uneven winding loosen the
screw @ in Fig. 7 and shift the tension bracket
to the front if it has the tendency to wind like
@ in Fig. 6, and to the back if winds like @.

4. Adjusting the bobbin winder

When the bobbin (bobbin winder spindle) does

not turn smoothly, remove the top cover and loosen
the screw @ in Fig. 8.
Adjust the bobbin winder by pushing the stop
latch spindle to the arrow direction lightly, then
tighten the screw @.

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5. Threading through the Bobbin Case

(1) Hold the bobbin with your right hand between

the thumb and forefinger as shown in Fig. 9
having about 4 em of the thread terminal pulled
out. Hold the bobbin ease in your left hand
between the thumb and forefinger.
(2) Put the bobbin in the bobbin case and by pull-
ing the thread left outside of the case with your
right hand, lead it through the slit in the bobbin
case and underneath the tension spring as shown
in Fig. 10.
(3) By further pulling of the thread let it pass
underneath the spring and come out through
the thread guide at the end of the spring as
shown in Fig. 11.

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 6. Setting the Loaded Bobbin Case
(1) Turn the balance wheel to raise the needle bar
to it highest position and open the slide plate.
(2) Hold the bobbin case by its lever as raised with
your left thumb and forefinger Fig. 12 and put
the case in the shuttle hook fitting the pip on
the shuttle hook into the hole in the case Fig.
13 and its positioning flnger into the cutaway of
the hook, Fig. 14. Then push the bobbin case
as far as it goes and flap the latch lever down.
(3) Unless above procedure is strictly observed,
it is liable to have the trouble of bobbin ease
falling out and needle breaking which in turn
damages the bobbin case and shuttle.
7. Taking the Bobbin Case out
(1) Reversing the procedure for setting, for taking
the bobbin case out, raise and hold the latch lever
and pull out the bobbin case.
(2) Flap the latch lever down and hold the case
with its open side down and the bobbin will
drop out by itself.
(3) The bobbin case can be replaced while the ma-
terial is on the machine by reaching it through
the opening in the oil drop pan.

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 (4) Please remember that the bobbin case can
never be replaced while the needle bar is in
its down position.

8. Attaching the Needle

The needle size should be changed according
the material to be stitched and the thread used.
If improper size of needle is used, stitches will
be irregular and the thread will break. The chart
on Page 39 showing the proper relation among
the needle, fabric and thread will assist you in
selecting a proper needle. Test the needle also
before mounting it on the needle bar by placing it
flat on a straight surface and inspections the clear-
ance from the side. With the needle which is bent
or damaged at its point you cannot expect to do a
good job.
(1) Raise the needle bar to its highest position by
turning the balance wheel.
(2) Loosen the thumb screw of the needle clamp
with your right hand, hold the needle with its
point down with your left hand, place its flat
Hit
of shank against the groove in the needle bar,
push it up as far as it hits the limit and then
Flat side of needle clamp it tight with the thumb screw.

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 (3) When the needles is rigidly fixed, turn the
balance wheel to bring the needle bar down and
see if the needle falls in the center of the hold
in throat plate. If the needle touches the throat
plate even a little it is the sign of either bent
needle or improper fixing and n~eds further
checking.
Note: The needle (HA x 1) for the household purpose
is recommended.

9. Threading the Upper Thread

(1) Turn the balance wheel to raise the needle bar
to its highest position and then lead the upper
thread in the order as indicated in Fig. 16.
(2) The tension disc @ consists of 2 discs and the
thread is to be wound 1 turn from the right
and then hooked on the thread take-up spring
from right to left. After passing throught the CD Arm spool pin
upper thread guide, lead the thread through the @ Thread guide
hole in the thread take-up lever. @ Tension disc
@ Thread take-up spring
(3) The needle is threaded from the left to right @ Upper thread guide
having about 5 cm of the thread pulled through @ Thread take-up lever
the needle. (J) Thread guide
CID Thread guide
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@ Needle
10. Stitch. Adjustment
(1) To apjust length of stitch, turn the stitch re-
gulator dial, bringing the indicating line on the
dial into alignment with the appropriate numeral
on the dial scale (Fig. 17).
(2) The dial scale is graduated in millimeters, so
if a pitch of 1 millimeter is desired adjust dial
so that indicating line is in alignment with nume-
ral "1".
(3) The red point, marked between "1" and "2",
indicates the standard stitch length for embroi-
dering and button hole darning, etc.

11. Forward and Reverse Sewing

(1) When the sewing machine is run after the stitch
regulator dial has been set, sewing will be for-
ward (work travels away from operator) in the
normal direction.
(2) To run in reverse, with work travelling toward
operator, keep revers button, at center of stitch
adjustment dial, fully depressed (Fig. 16).
Note: Reverse running is normally used only to secure
the end of the seam. Because reverse stitching
tends somewhat toward irregularity do not
attempt long runs.

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 12. Preparation for Stitching
(1) Hold the end of the thread passing through the
needle with your left hand applying a slight
tension and with your right hand applying a
slight tension and with your right hand turn
the balance wheel slowly toward you.
(2) The needle goes down once through the needle
hole in the throat plate and when it comes up
the under thread is brought out with the upper
thread as shown in Fig. 19. Pull out the under
thread and lay it together with the upper thread
passing underneath the presser foot and away
from you.

13. Starting Stitches

(1) Place the material locating the starting point
directly underneath the needle point and hold
the upper thread previously laid lightly with
your left hand. With your right hand turn the
balance wheel toward you to stitch in once and
then drop the presser foot. Now you are ready
for stitching. At the begining of operation. al-
once
way help turning the balance wheel toward you
by hand and be careful not to reverse the rota-
tion when treadling.
(2) . If you keep holding the end of the upper thread
giving it a light tension for the first 2 or 3
stitches you will have a find finishing of stitches.

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(3) As the materials is fed automatically in propor-
tion to the machine speed, you are only required
to guide the material in the line of seam, and
if you force to move the material, it is liable to
break or bend the needle resulting in thread
breaking or skipping of stitches and sometime
in damaging of the shuttle.
Note: fl.t the begining of stitching be sure to follow
the instructions in (1) and (2) of both Item 12
and Item 13, otherwise you will have a trouble
of the treads tangled around the shuttle and
pre"cen! it frolll IJloving.

14. Removing the Material

(1) When finished stitching, stop the machine with
the needle at its highest position.
(2) Raise the presser foot lifter and draw the work
piece toward left back and cut the upper and
under threads by hooking them together on the
thread cutter as shown in Fig. 21 and pulling
them down quickly.
(3) If you pull out the terminals of 2 remaining
threads on the machine about 5 cm at this occa-
sion, it will be handy for the next time of
stitching.

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 Fig. 22
15. Adjusting the Thread Tension
Previous to a real stitching it would be wise to
have trial stitching on a test fabric and see if the
thread tensions are proper.
(a) When tensions of the upper and under threads Perfect stitch
are well balanced, the 2 threads link each
other at the middle .of the fabric as shown in (2 )
Fig. 22 (1) which is the best.
(b) If either one of the threads has a too tight or Tight upper thread tension
too loose tension the result will be as shown
in (2) and (3) which are the poor examples,
and they should be corrected in accordance
with Items 16 and 17.
Tight under thread tension
(c) In stitching bias, knitted and flannel mater-
ials the tensions of both threads should be as
loose as possible otherwise the threads will
break when the fobric is strectched.

16. Tension of the Upper Thread

(1) In an ordinary case a perfect stitching can be
expected by adjusting the upper thread only.
(2) For tightening the upper thread tension turn the
thread tension regulating nut clockwise and the
vice versa.
(3) When regulating the tension with the thumb
nut, to much of turning at a time will disturb
the thread balance. Turn slowly by watching
the graduation until a proper tension is obtained.
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17. Tension of the Under Thread
The under thread usually needs no adjustment.
However, depending upon the nature of fabrics, a
slight change in the tension may be required.
(1) To increase the tension of the under thread
turn the regulating screw on the bobbin case
with screw driver clockwise.
(2) For weakening the tension turn the screw coun-
terclockwise.
As the quality of stitches largely depends upon
the thread tensions, it is advisable to master the
technique of properly adjusting the thread tensions.

18. Using the Drop Feed

The drop feed is the device to adjust the height
of feed dog for regulating the extrusion of dog
teeth above the surface of throat plate or for com-
pletely keeping it below the throat plate, which is
used in sewing thin fabrics or in emboidering as
described later.

(1) When sewing thin materials

Teo high extrusion of the feeder affects on thin
materials puckerring at the seams.
(a) The knob setting at "U" give the maximum
extrusion of the feeder and it is suitable for
sewing materials with heavy of medium thick-
nes~.

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(b) As the Gog sinks down for erch degree of the
knob turned toward "D", it is recommended to
turn more for the thinner material.
(2) When embroidering
While embroidering the knob setting should be at
"D".
19. Adjusting the Pressure on Materials
Although there is no need of regulating the presser
foot for sewing ordinary materials, it is necessary
to slacken the pressure by the presser foot in sew-
ing thin silk and fine fabrics to prevent the seams
from puckering. In contrary to the above, if the
pressure is too weak while sewing a heavy material,
it causes skipping or irregular stitches.
The pressure regulator is called a Patch-O-Matic
Darner and adjusted as follow:
(1) The pressure increases as the pressure regulat-
ing bar is pressed as shown in Fig. 26 @.
(2) By pushing the knob @ down, the bar automa-
tically comes up and the pressure is reduced.
(3) This adjustment of pressure is to be perform-
ed at the time of regulating the drop feed
for sewing a thin material.
(4) In sewing a very thin material if the adjust-
ments as described above cannot prevent the
seams from puckering, a fine finishing can be
obtained by stitching the material together with
thin paper at the seams.

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CD Accessories
Followings are accessories supplied with the
-= machine:
CD Presser foot for zig.zag stitching(on the machine) 1 pc.
@ Presser foot for straight stitching 1 pc.
GD Presser foot for embroidering 1 pc.
@ Presser foot for button hole darning 1 pc.
@ Presser foot for button stitching 1 pc.
@ Presser foot for string stitching 1 pc.
W Hemmer. 1 pc.
<ID Throat plate for z.7.. stitching 1 pc.

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@ Throat plate for straight stitching
(on the machine) 1 pc.
@ Cloth guide (with thumb screw) 1 pc.
@ Stitch guide 1 pc.
@ Button hole cutter (small) 1 pc.
@ Button hole cutter (medium) 1 pc.
@ Button hole cutter (large) 1 pc.
@ Cutter holder. 1 pc.
@ Oiler 1 pc.
@ Needles (but one is fixed to the machine) 5 pes.
@ Spare lamp 1 pc.
@! Bobbins 4 pcs.
@ Screw driver (small) 1 pc.
@ Screw driver (large) 1 pc.
@ Accessories Box 1 pc.

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 Various Ways Stitching
1. Manipulation of Various Knobs and Dials

la) Zig-zag width regulator

The zig-zag width regulator is used for adjusting
the width of zig-zag stitching and also at the time
of manipulating the pattern selector.
The figures (0-5) on the indicating plate re-
present the width of zig-zag stitches in mm and
desired width can be obtained by setting the knob
on the corresponding figure.
"F" is used when selecting a pattern. For
working of the pattern selector, please refer to
Item (2) pattern selector.
(b) Zig-zag push button
This push button is for changing the width of zig-zag stitching, and also at the time of manipulat-
ing the pattern selector.
When the zig-zag button is pressed, the width of zig-zag will vary, depending on how for the
button pushed.
In this case, by manipulating" the zig-zag width regulator, it is possible to limit the minimum width
of zig-zag stitching for the graduation of the zig-zag regulator. For example, when pre-set the
regulator at "2, the zig-zag width can be limited within 2-5 mm range.

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Fig.28-J
(c) Needle Positioner
Fig.28-2 L ~I, Ii
The needle positioner is for changing the fun-
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damental position of the needle. By setting the
Needle Needle ~
position
~itioner 'L,
positioner at "L" the needle stitching at the left
knob part of the slot in the throat plate, at the "M"

Needle
position

't>h
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A
~-'J,.
setting, stitches at the middle and at
setting, stitches at the right.
As the machine is operated
the "R"

while the zig-zag re-

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gulator knob is turned on, the needle stitches osc.il-

A
Needle'
position lating left and right with a selected amplitude keep-
'R,
ing its selected fundamental position such as "L",
"M" or "R" as shown in Fig. 28-2.
(d) Reduction knob
The reduction knob is for regulating the length
of a pattern without changing its width.
With the turning of the knob, "5" to "L" of the
setting mark, a pattern increases in its length.
At the "0" setting, no pattern and setting is
possible. (For the ordinary and zig-zag stitching,
set the knob at "0").

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 (e) Pattern selector
The pattern selector is used for changing the
pattern of automatic embroidering.
Refering the pattern key posted above the pattern
selector, select a desired pattern number and set the
zig-zag regulator at "F".
Keep pushing the zig-zag push button, turn
the pattern selector to the direction of arrow
set the dial number corresponding to the key
number of the desired pattern at the indicating
point.
After you have properly set the selector dial,
release the push button and return the zig-zag
,Vote
regulator setting back to "0". a. Before turning the pattern slector, be sure
to manipulate the z.z. dial and z.z. push
button as above mentioned.
If you turn the selector dial without the
above pre-setting, YOll will damage the
machine.
b. After having set the selector dial, not forget
to return the z.z. regulator settinf[ back "0',
Otherwise, you can not obtain the desired
pattern.

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 2. Ordinary straight stitching
In order to use the machine for sewing in ordinary
straight stitches following manipulations are to be
made.
(1) Raise the needle bar to its highest position
by turning the balance wheel.
(2) The pattern selector to "0" point.
(3) The stitch regulator dial to "F" and push
the zig-zag push button.
(4) The stitch regulator dial to "0".
(5) The needle positioner to "1\'1" (or "L", "R")
(6) The reduction knob to "0".
(7) The stitch regulator dial to a desired number.
Furthermore if the machine is intended to be used
only for sewing in ordinary straight stitches, it is
recommended to change the presser foot and throat plate for the better finishing with the ones pro-
vided for this purpose. With these changed presser foot and throat plate, the needle should be
at "M". If you set at "L" or "R", you will damage the presser foot and throat plate.
Note: For changing of the presser foot and throat plate, please see page 26.

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 3. Zig-Zag Stitching
For the automatic zig-zag stitching following
adjustments are to be made:
1) Raise the needle bar to its highest position.
2 The pattern selector to "0" point.
3) The stitch regulator dial to "F", and push the
zig-zag button. .
4) The zig-zag width regulator to a desired number.
5) The needle positioner to a desired pJsition "L",
"IVI" or "R".
The reduction knob to "0" setting.
7 The stitch regulater dial to a desired number.
(red point)
By regulating the width of stitches and by changing
the operation of needle while the machine is in
operation, you will be able to have many different
patterns stitched automatically .
•Vote: Use the presser foot and throat plate lY1"ovid~d
for the zig-zag stitching .

.1. Automatic Embroidering

\\ ith this machine anyone of the 24 different
patterns as shown on the key plate mounted on the
op cover above the pattern selector can be stitched
automatically and continuously.

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I Fig.34 Automatic Embroidering Patterns.
Pattern
Ne:~rtion No. CD @. <ID @ CID CID (J) <ID

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 The following adjustments will give the patterns
as shown in Fig. 34 "L". Fig. 35 Pattern illustrations by the transpositioning
of needle position (L.R.)
(1) Raise the needle to its highest position.
(2) The stitch regulator dial to "F".
(3) Push the zig-zag push button, and the pattern Pallcrn No.4

selector to the key number of a desired pattern.

(4) The zig-zag width regulator to "0".
(5) The needle positioner to "L".
(6) The reduction
representing
knob to a desired graduation
the length of a pattern. (S~ L)
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(7) The stitch regulator dial to a desired number.

(red point)
By proper selection and combination of the different I~
patterns you will have many new patterns worked out.
Note: (a) Use the presser foot and throat plate pro- 'I.AI
vided for the zig-zag stitching.
(b) In the Case of using the pattern No. 12,
13, 1[;, 16, these patterns are Stitched
contrary to vertical direction for the pat-
tern indicated on the patter key plate.

5. Application of Various stitches in

embroidering
a) In the ordinary automatic embroidering the
needle position is set at "L" as the standard,
but you can change the needle position to "lYf"
or "S" and you will get the pattern as shown
in Fig. 34 "M" or "R".

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 Paltl'rll illu:,lraliotls hy aL1jll:;lillg the kllgtll.
Fig.36-1 (b) The patterns 1~8 will be reversed if the
needle position is moved to "R" and by
PalternNo. G
changing the position of needle alternately
to "L" and "R" for each pattern, you will
.,'•...,." get the pattern as shown in Fig. 35.
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(2) Adjusting the length of a pattern

Fig.36-2 E\i.lmples fo[' (,olllbillalioll of ~h()rl and long pattern

Pattern No.1
•••••••••• The length of
setting of the reduction
a pattern increases
knob advanced from
"5" to "L" which the width remains unchanged
as the

2
as in Fig. 36-1 and the length of patterns should
be varied according to the size of material to
be stitched. The combination of the long and
short patterns such as shown in Fig. 36-2 might
Fig.37 Pat h~nl illllsi ratiotl~ b~' changing tll{' widlll of slitches.
be an interesting design.
' 1'''-.,.;lIA. ..A. A../I''':\".
Patll..'rllNo.17 /,'Vi. 'l"r 'V' V'" ,

.. (3) Application of zig-zag stitches

If the zig-zag stitching is superimposed while
embroidering, you will obtain variation in the
pattern as shown in Fig. 37 .

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Note: III this case about 1~211/11/ width
sellillg will give the best results.
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stitch

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 Fig. 38 Examples by challgillg the Ileedle posi t ion wi th
!, Ileedle dowll

(4) Other modifications of patterns Pattern NO.1 A

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(a) In the middle or at the end of each pat-
" 2.
tern if you stop the machine with its needle
down and change the needle positioner set-
ting to "L" or "R" while the presser foot
lifted, you will obtain'the
in Fig. 38.
pattern as shown

(b) In the middle of a pattern when the needle

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is up and the pressor foot down, if you reset
the needle positioner to "L" or "R", it will
result as shown in Fig. 39.
By combining this with a regular automatic
embroidering, a fancy design as shown in
Fig. 39

PatteI'll
Examples

No.4
by challgillg the Ileedle positioll
"
with Ileedle lip

Fig. 40 can also be obtained. 5

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"
(c) In ordinary embroidering, it is considered
to be better with the finer stitches. How-
ever, the coarse stitching as shown in Fig.
41 will give a new touch to the p1ttern and " 8
you can have any pitch of stitches as desired.
Fig. 40 Lamp,les by combillillg regular pat tern with
Above are only a few examples of many di-
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fferent applications and by changing the width Patterll NO.1 ''"Ill ~ .-:L
"of stitches, position of needle, length of pattern I .••
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and coarseness of stitches and by different com- ,'~I''\.. J ••••..
bination of various patterns you will be able to
work out a thousand and several hundreds of
fine patterns. Fig.41
Patterll No. 7
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6. Changing the Throat Plate and Presser foot

The throat plate and the presser foot must be

changed according to the purpose of sewing. For
changing the throat plate, keeping the needle in its
highest position open the bed slide by pulling and
lift and remove the throat plate as snown in Fig. 42.
For replacing, place the tnroat plate positioni'ng the
cutaway in its surface under the screw@ in Fig. 42
and matching its holes on screws @. Close the bed

slide and then screw it tight.

The presser foot can be readily replaced by work-

ing on the thumb screw @ in Fig. 43.

7. Automatic button hole darning

In case the width of the button hole darning is
1.4 mm, it can be done automatically by using this

special device.
(1) Use the throat plate for zig-zag stitching, and
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 the presser foot button hole darning.
(2) Set the needle positioner at "M", the zig.zag
width dial at "Black .. point", and the stitch
regulating dial at another "Black point".
(3) Move the button hole lever from the position
"1" to "4" as indicated by the arrows. (cf. 'Fig.
44)
4) Make a hole at the center with the button
hole cutter.
5) Be sure to set back the button hole lever at the
position "3" after having finished the darning.
Fig. 45 Stitches by operating the lever
in order of a numeral
. Button hole darning
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Use the throat plate for zig-zag stitching, and
the presser foot for button hole darning.
:~
When making a hole with a string inbeded, put \1 =-
it through the hole of the presser foot about 1 cm 1 2 3 4
long. (Fig. 46)

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 (2) Set the needle positioner at "L", the zig-zag

width dial at the proper number which indicates

the darning width, and the stitch regulator dial

at the figure r.equested.

(3) Follow the procedure shown In Fig. 47.

(A) Start from "a" and stop at "b" with the

needle stitched.
(B) Raise the presser foot, turn the cloth.

(C) Lift the. needle, double the zig-zag width,

make several stitches, and stop at "e".

(D) Reset the zig-zag width dial to the original

position and continue to the point "d".

Fig 47
(E) Lift the needle, double the zig-zag width,

finish at "e".
(F) Make a hole at the center with the button

hole cutter.

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 9. Sewing Buttons on
(1) Set the drop feed at "D" (Lower the feed
dog.)
(2) Use the throat plate provided for the zig-zag
stitching and the presser foot provided for
this purpose.
(3) Set the needle positioner at "L" or uR"
whichever convenient for you.
(4) Place a button at the proper position and under
the presser foot and hold it in the position by
lowering the presser foot.
(5) Adjust the stitch regular dial to match the
pitch of the holes in the button and then
work for 6 or 7 stitches.
(6) The button is now sewed on. For locking the
thread terminals set the stitch regulator at
"0" and stitch for 2 or 3 times through only
one of the holes.
"Vote: During the above operation, the pattern
selector should be set at "()" point.

10. Sewing string in

This is the process employed in an ornamental
ewing for covering a string with stitches.
(1) Use the throat plate provided for the zig-zag
stitching and the presser foot provided
specially for this purpose.

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 (2) Put the string terminal through the hole in the
presser foot for about 2 or 3 cm in lengh.
(3) Drop the presser foot and adjuat the width
of stitches to match the size of the string
to be covered and then proceed with the stitch.
ing.
(4) As the material can be freely moved by releasing
the pressure of the presser foot, it can be applied
for placing ornament and lady's garments.

11. Cloth Guide

The cloth guide is to be used as a guide when
sewing wide hems, deep tucks and seams wider than
the width of the presser foot.
The guide of attached as shown in Fig 50 by
laying the guide on the bed with its slot over
the screw hole located near and on the right side
of the throat plate and after the adjustment of
the width screw tight.
When sewing if you keep the edge of the material
against the guide, you will have a line of stitches
in parallel to the edge.

Guid!l rod 12. Stitch Guide

The stitch guide is used for making a seam parallel
to another seam as shown in Fig' 51.
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 The stitch guide is attached on the presser bar
together with the presser foot by clamping it
with same screw in its slot.
As the guide rod is free to swing to left or right
and to adjust its extension, set its point on the
existing seam so that by following the existing line
all seam can be made paqdlel.

12. Hemmer

With the hemmer, besides for hemming, you will

find a wide range, of its applications. The hemmer
is attached in place of the presser foot.
(1) Hemming
(a) Cut away the right corner at the leading
end os material slightly aslant and push
it into the hemmer from its outer opening
of the spiral guide until the leading end
of the material reaches the needle hole.
(b) Lower the hemmer same as with the presser
foot and proceed stitching in the usual manner.
(c) Altough the material is automatically rolled
in by the hemmer, in order to maintain the
uniformity of rolling, control the feed by
holding the material between your right thumb
and forefinger as shown in Fig. 52.

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 (d) Primarily the ordinary straight stitching is
used in hemming, however, the zig zag stitching
may be used instead. (In the case of latter, use
the throat plate for zig-zag stitching. (Fig. 53)
(2) Felling
(a)Lay one piece of material over the other
with their right sides facing each other
and pull the lower piece a little to the
right.
(b) Use the hemmer same as a presser foot and
sew them together.
(c) Spread the material with rig.ht side down.
(d) Place the beginning end of the margin
into the hemmer and proceed the hemming
in the same manner as an ordinary hemming.
(3) Hemming and sewing a lace on in one
operation.
(a) Place the material in the hemmer as described
in (1).
(b) .Slip the terminal of a lace into the slit of
the hemmer for the needle drop keeping the
end portion underneath and the rest over the
hemmer toward you.
(c) Lower the hemmer and proceed stitching and
you will get a hem formed while the lace
sewed on simultaneously.
Note: Take a constant caution in keeping the shape
of hem uniform.

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 Maintenance

For using the machine in a fine condition for

many years, it always takes a good care of it.
1. Oiling
The machine must be oiled in a proper interval.
If the machine is used every day, it requires 2 or 3
times of oiling a week.
(1) Quality of oil
Use the light mineral oil with low viscosity. The
vegetable oil or high viscosity oil shouid never be
applied for it only makes the operation of the machine
heavy.
(2) The place to oil and quantity.
(a) All places as indicated by
arrows iQ. Fig. S6, .S7, S8 and
S9 must be oiled. Just a drop
at each place is su fficient.
Excessive oil will flow down
simply to waste.
(b) For oiling the places inside
the face plate, open the plate
to your left.

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(c) For oiling the inside of the arm, it will be enough
to apply one drop of oil to each holes on the
top cover.
(d) After oiling all of the bearings and sliding sur-
faces, run the machine tor about 1 minute to
let the oil penetrate well.
2. Cleaning the Feed Dog
The dusts easily accumulate between the teeth of
the feed dog causing the friction between the dog
and throat plate and preventing a smooth operation.
periodically by removing the needle, presser foot and
throat plate as shown in Fig. 60, brush the dust off
the dog.
Note: The cleaning of the dog should be done before
the cleaning of shuttle.
3. Cleanning the Shuttle Race by Disassembling
Since the shuttle race plays the most important
role in the machine, it should be cleaned 4 or 5 times
a month in the following manner:
(1) Remove the needle and the belt. Tip the machine
head away from you and take out the bobbin case.
(2) By pushing the clampinglstuds @ in Fig. 6 away
take off the shuttle cover and hook.
(3) Now the shuttle is stripped. While running
the machine, clean the race with a brush or
piece of cloth throughly and give oil.
Use a needle or something pointed to remove the
dust in the corners of the race.

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 (4) The shuttle is assembled in the reverse o'rder
of the disassembling procedure, place the shuttle
hook in the shuttle race and then put the shuttle
race cover with its clamping cutaways in the
position to clamp with the springed studs @ in
Fig. 62.
Note: Caution should be taken not to leave any dust
in the shuttle race as its causes variation in
tension of the under thread and heavy rotation
of the shuttle.
4. Replacing the Lamp
When the lamp needs replacement, open the face
plate as shown in Fig. 63, putting out the reflector
will make the lamp bulb accessible.
The bulb mounting is of the screw type and turn
Counter clockwise for removing and clockwise for
placing.

Cause of the Machine Troubles and their

Remedies
As the zig-zag machine has a very delicate mecha-
nism, it is not recommended for you to disassemble
the machine with the exception of the ordinary
maintenance of the shuttle for it is liable to be out
of adjustment.
In case of any trouble with the machine, please
notify our authorized dealer or shop.

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 Trouble Cause of Trouble Remedy

(1) Lack of oil.

(1) Give oil (Page 33). The arm shaft
with out oil makes the machine
specially heavy.
(2) Dust or thread caught in shuttle. (2) Disassemble and clean the shuttle
race.
(3) Belt too tight.
(3) Change with a new belt. However,
a belt will stretch in a cource of
1. Heavy rotation time and it does not matter a
slightly over-tight belt at the begin-
ning.
(4) Improper oil u,ed (salad oil, hair I (4) Clean with gasoline or benzole and
oil.)
give good oil. If it is gummed,
I have it cleaned by disassembling by

(5) Dust around bearings.

I our dealer.
(5) Dust absorbs oil. clean dust off
before oiling.

(1) Lack of oil.

(1) Give oil (Page 33).
2. Noisy (2) Loose screw.
(2) Have dealer's inspection.
(3) Thread o~ dust caught In shuttle (3) Clean by disassembling before
race. oiling.

(1) Belt slips (too loose). (1) Tighten the belt.

3. Machine does not turn (2) Stop motion too loose.
(2) Turn the stop motion clockwise to
tighten (Page 3).

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 (1) The tensions of upper and under (1) Adjust the upper thread tension by
threads not balanced. the regulating knob or the under
thread tension by the screw on
bobbin case so that the 2 threads
link at the middle of material.
(2) Improper pressure by the presser (2) Adjust pressure according the fabric
..•4. Irregular stitches foot. (P15) If it is thin, apply less pressure
(3) Bent needle or damaged point of and if thick, stronger.
. needle. (3) Replace with a new needle (P 8) .
(4) Poor quality of thread. (4) Use thread with good quality.
(5) Improper height of the feed dog. (5) Adjust the height of the dog (P 14)
Lower the dog for thin material and
raise for thick fabric.
(1) Wrong threading. (1) Correct threading.
(2) Poor needle. (2) Replace with a new needle.
(3) Poor thread (knotted thread). (3) Use better thread.
(4) Thread and needle not matching. (4) Use proper size. See P 39 for the
(Thread too large for the hole of relation of fabric, needle and thread.
needle). (5) Adjust the thread tensIOn by loosen-
5. Upper thread breaks (5) Upper thread too tigh t. ing the adjusting knob. Adjust the
under thread tension at the same
time. (P 14).
(6) Damage in the hole of throat plate. (6) Change the throat plate. If the
material is pulled while stitched, the
needle is liable to bend.
(7) Damaged shuttle hook. (7) Change the shuttle hook or grind
smooth with stone.
(1) Damaged hole in the throat plate. (1) Change the throat plate.
(2) Damaged shuttle hook. (2) Ceange the shuttle hook or grind it
smooth with stone.
6. Under thread breaking (3) Spring on bobbin case too tight. (3) Loosen the adjusting screw on the
bobbin case. (Adjust the upper
thread at the same time).
(4) Improper winding on bobbin. (4) Rewind the bobbin uniformly.

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 (1) Needle attached at the wrong side. I (1) Attach at the correct side.
(2) Poor needle(bent or the point damaged). (2) Change the needle.
(3) Poor thread. (3) Use good machine thread, especially
so in the upper thread.
7. Stitch skipping (4) Insufficient pressure by the foot. (4) For stitching thick fabrick increase the
pressure of the presser foot. (P 15).
(5) Needl, thread and fabric not matching. (5) Use correct size referring the chart,
"Relation of Fabric, needle and
thread" on P 39.
(6) Crooked thread take-up spring. (6) Use a new thread take-up spring.
(1) Needle attached at wrong side. (1) Attach at the correct side (P 8).
(2) Needle bent. (2) Use a new needle (P 8).
8. Needle breaking
(3) Poor quality of needle. (3) Let it feed by itself as much as
(4) Pulling the material while stitched. possible and no forcing
(1) Too strong tension of thread. (1) For thin fabric stitching, keep both
upper and under thread balanced at
as weak tension as possible (P 13).
(2) Sizes of needle & thread not match- (2) Correct to use proper size of needle
9. Seams wrinkled ing fabric. & thread (P 39).
(3) Pressure by the presser foot too strong. (3) Apply as little pressure of the presser
as possible (P 15).
(4) The feed dog adjustment too high. (4) Adjust the height of the dog by
regulating the drop feed (P 14).
(1) Unbalance tensions of the upper & (1) Adjust the tension (P 13).
under threads.
10. Stitches looping (2) Poor quality of thread. (2) Use good grade of thread.
(3) Thread take-up spring crooked or (3) Change the spring.
broken.
(1) Inaccurate setting ofthe pattern selector. (1) Set the selector at the right position.
(2) Inaccurate setting of stitch width, needle' (2) Set at the right po ition.
position, and reduction regula tors.
11. Pattern distoring
(3) Unbalanced upper and under thread (3) Adjust the tension.
tensions. (Loosen the upper thread tension and
tighten the under thread)

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 Proper sizes of Needles and Thread to be used
(HA x 1 is the sort of needle to be used in this machine)

Kinds of materials No. of needle (size)

I I No. of thread (size)

Voile, Organdie, Lawn. 9 110 - 120 cotton

Georgette, General silks, Crape dechine, Satin

9 Fine silk twist
crape, Spun silk.

Nainsook, Batiste, Muslin. 9 80 - 110 cotton

I
Calico, Gingham, Poplin,
11 80 cotton
The Indian Head and general cotton fabrics.

\Vool jersey, Tweed, Serge, Flannel and light

11 Silk twist
weight woolens.

Thick cotton fabrics, Heavy hempen fabrics,

\Vater proof cloth, Bed sheet and cretonne 14 50 cotton
quits.
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Heavy woolen and Cotton fabrics, Heavy

16, 18, 19 30 - 40 cotton
weight fabrics for Bags and Curtain.
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Canvas, other thick cloths. 18, 19 20 - 30 cotton

 Automatic
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zigmzag
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Sewing cMachine
M!TSUBISHI ELECTR' CORPO~ATIO"
. 1 2, 2 Chome M arunouchi C .u Tokyo, Jal