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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:15 Uhr Seite 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical machine, basic safety precautions should WARNING always be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using this sewing computer. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: When the sewing computer is not in use, it should be disconnected from the electricity supply by removing the plug 1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. from the outlet.
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:15 Uhr Seite 3 Safety instructions 3 4. Never operate the computer with any air openings blocked. 11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing computer and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth. 12. Do not use outdoors. 5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is 13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or required around the sewing needle. where ox
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:15 Uhr Seite 4 4 Details Details of the sewing computer 11 14 10 15 16 13 9 23 17 18 8 19 20 12 31 22 7 21 6 5 3 2 4 1 24 Front view 030595.50.04_0201_a125_EN
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:15 Uhr Seite 5 Details 5 11 10 1 Bobbin cover 24 FHS connection 14 2 Stitch plate 25 Balance adjustment knob 3 Attachment base for 26 Power switch on/off special accessories 27 Power plug socket 4 Sewing table socket 28 Drop feed-dog 5 Presser foot 29 Foot control socket 6 Needle clamp with 30 Spool pin (vertical, fixation screw collapsible) 30 23 7 Thread guide 31 Start-stop-unit (optional) 8 Thread take up cover 9 Thread path 10 Thread tension adjustment 11 Bo
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 6 6 Details 40 39 32 37 33 34 3 36 4 Back view 030595.50.04_0201_a125_EN
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 7 Details 7 32 Carrying handle 33 Presser foot lifter (manual) 34 Thread cutter 40 32 35 Thread take up 36 Darning ring connection 38 39 37 Accessory box connection 35 38 Thread tension disc 39 Rear thread guide 40 Horizontal spool pin 33 34 Sewing computer with Accessory box Accessory box Left end 030595.50.04_0201_a125_EN
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 8 8 Setting up the sewing computer Accessories Start-stop-unit** • foot control Standard accessories*: With the Start-stop-unit (SSU) • instruction manual 4 bobbins (+ 1 in the capsule the start-stop-function can be • power cable in the sewing computer) controlled by hand. • • warranty card Selection of 130/705H needles press start-stop-button A = B • fabric case for standard Seam ripper stitching starts • accessories Screwdriver with the speed regula
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 9 Setting up the sewing computer 9 Accessory box** D F A G H E B C • Free standing accessory box push the bobbins into the compartments Attaching the accessory box to the • pull both feet out until they click into provided sewing computer • • place to remove a bobbin, press the compart- close the doors • • stand box in chosen position ment holder F lightly push feet back into position • • insert the presser foot shaft into the attach the box to the se
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 10 10 Setting up the sewing computer Power cable Foot control The power cable The foot control regulates the • plug A into sewing computer sewing speed • plug B into wall socket Sewing speed is adjusted by Foot control cable applying more or less pressure • plug C into sewing computer to the foot control. Important! (USA/Canada only) Important! (USA/Canada only) C This sewing computer has a Use only foot controller type A polarized plug (one blade SR
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 11 Setting up the sewing computer 11 Sewing table* Increases the sewing surface. To remove Seam guide • • raise the needle and presser insert into the groove (under- To attach foot side of table) from the right or • • raise the needle and presser pull the table out of the left • foot fixing cam it can be freely adjusted over • • place the table over the free pull in horizontal position to the whole width of the table arm and press firmly so that it t
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 12 12 Setting up the sewing computer Winding the bobbin Winding the bobbin Thread cutter • • • turn power switch on following the direction of the arrow take thread through the rear cut the thread on the thread • place empty bobbin on guide and round the pre-tension stud cutter • spindle wind it several times round the empty bobbin • press the engaging lever against the bobbin • press the foot control • the motor will stop automatically when the bobbi
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 13 Setting up the sewing computer 13 Bobbin case A To remove the bobbin case To insert the bobbin case Bobbin thread cutter Refer to the safety instruction! • • • raise the needle hold the bobbin case latch insert the bobbin case • • • turn power switch to «0» the finger on the case should take the thread over cutter A • • open the bobbin cover point upwards thread is cut • • • grasp the latch of the bobbin insert so that it clicks into close the bobb
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 14 14 Setting up the sewing computer Inserting the bobbin Insert the bobbin Pull the thread counter clock- Pull the thread to the left ... it lies in the T-shaped slit at Insert the bobbin so that the wise into the slot. under the spring until ... the end of the spring. thread runs clockwise. The bobbin must turn clock- wise when thread is pulled. Changing the needle Removing the needle • raise the needle • turn power switch to 0 • lower the presser f
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3 activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 15 Setting up the sewing computer 15 Changing the presser foot Changing the presser foot Attaching the presser foot Refer to the safety sole sole instruction! • • • raise the needle and the place the presser foot sole lower the presser foot lifter presser foot shaft under the shaft so that the and the foot sole will click • turn power switch to «0» peg sits under the opening of into position • press the button on the shaft the shaft to release the
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 16 16 Setting up the sewing computer Threading the upper thread C C A C • raise the needle and presser foot • turn the power switch to 0 • place spool on pin and attach the appropriate B spool disc (diameter of spool = disc size) D D • take thread through rear guide A E E • then into slit of upper thread tension • pull thread down to the right of the take-up cover to B • then up to the left of the cover to C • and down through guides D and E Refer to
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 17 Setting up the sewing computer 17 Bringing up the lower thread • hold the upper thread Note: • sew one stitch The bobbin thread must be • pull the upper thread until the bobbin thread appears brought up through the stitch in the stitch plate hole plate for certain types of • pull bobbin thread out of the hole and insert both work. The length of thread threads through the slit in the presser foot towards the back is sufficient for most normal • pul
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 18 18 Setting up the sewing computer Stitch plate Stitch plate markings • the stitch plate is marked with seam guide lines in mm and inches 5 1 1 5 1 /8 /4 /4 /8 1 • the millimetre markings are at the front • the inch markings are at the back • the measurements show the distance (with needle position centre) from needle to line • lines are provided to the right and left of the needle 20 10 10 20 • they are very useful guide lines for precise seaming
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 19 Setting up the sewing computer 19 Thread tension The basic setting The tension is factory set for the best results. • is indicated when the red line on the tension Metrosene 100/2 (Arova Mettler, Switzerland) 3 adjustment wheel is in line with the marking A is used to set both the upper and lower thread • the tension does not need adjusting for normal tension. A sewing work • for special sewing work, the tension can be If other sewing or embroidery
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activa 125 (GB) 4.12.2002 14:16 Uhr Seite 20 20 Operating instructions General instructions Main switch to 1 • the sewing sewing computer is ready to sew The screen shows 0 1 23 4 5 5.5 5 1 stitch width basic setting blinks constantly 1 4 2 stitch length basic setting blinks constantly 3 3 needle position (9 positions) 3 4 2 4 needle stop up/down (generally up) 1 5 stitch number 1 (straight stitch) 5 6 6 presser foot number 1 indicator (recommended foot 0 for selected stitch) 2 030595.50.
