EURO-PRO SHARK 361 (01) PDF Document

When using your EURO-PRO SHARK 361 sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

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 the bulb with the same type rated 15 watts.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

Operate the sewing machine only when mounted in a sewing machine table, case, and the like. See the installation instructions.

1. Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention 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, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance 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 outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove the plug from the outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on the 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. Unplug the sewing machine when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot, etc.

15. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

The main parts on the front of the EURO-PRO SHARK 361 are:

1. Spool pin

2. Bobbin winder stopper

3. Pattern selector dial

4. Stitch length dial

5. Reverse button

6. Thread guide and needle clamp

7. Extension table

8. Shuttle cover

9. Presser foot

10. Thread cutter

11. Face cover

12. Take up lever

13. Thread tension dial

14. Pattern selector window

The main parts on the rear of the EURO-PRO SHARK 361 are:

1. Bobbin winder spindle

2. Upper thread guide

3. Presser foot lever

4. Thumb screw

5. Needle plate

6. Hand wheel

The standard accessories included with the EURO-PRO SHARK 361 are:

a. All Purpose foot

b. Buttonhole foot

c. Zipper foot

d. Blind Stitch foot

e. Bobbins (x6)

f. Felt (x2)

g. Oiler

h. Quilting guide

i. Darning plate

j. Screwdriver (x2)

k. Seam ripper with brush

l. Set of needles

The following optional accessories are not supplied with the EURO-PRO SHARK 361 but are available for purchase:

m. Quilting foot

n. Satin Stitch foot

o. Overcasting foot

p. Hemmer foot

q. Cording foot

r. Darning/Embroidery foot

s. Button foot

t. Gathering foot

u. Walking foot

v. Twin needle

1. Fit the plug into the machine.

2. Insert the plug into the mains socket.

3. Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the machine from the power source when the machine is not being used, when cleaning the machine, or when changing the lamp.

1. Open the face cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Remove the bulb by turning it counter clockwise.

3. Install a new bulb by screwing it in clockwise.

4. Use a screw type bulb with 15W (max.).

To use the free-arm sewing feature, you must first remove the extension table.

Removing the Extension Table:

Hold the snap-in sewing table horizontally, and push it in the direction of the arrow to remove it. The inside of the snap-in sewing table can be utilized as an accessory box.

Free-arm Sewing:

1. The EURO-PRO SHARK 361 can be used as a flat bed machine but easily converts to a free arm machine by removing the extension table.

2. This feature is especially useful for sewing sleeves, pant legs, tubular fabrics, etc. more easily.

3. To sew tubular items, just slip the sleeve or leg of pants on the free arm as shown in the illustration.

1. Disengage the sewing function by pulling the hand wheel out.

2. Thread the machine as shown in Figure 1 of the manual.

3. Push the bobbin winder spindle in the direction of the arrow.

4. When bobbin winding is completed, return the spindle to its original position.

5. When the bobbin is filled, re-engage the clutch by pushing the hand wheel in.

If the bobbin winding is incorrect, release the screw of the upper thread guide and adjust it up or down until the bobbin winding is balanced.

1. Raise the needle to its highest position and open the shuttle race cover.

2. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine.

3. Release the latch, and the bobbin will fall out easily.

1. Pull 5 cm of thread from the bobbin and insert it into the bobbin case as shown.

2. Guide the end of the thread into the slot.

3. Pull the thread through the slot and under the tension spring, and draw out about 10 cm of thread.

1. Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull the thread to the front, open the latch of the bobbin case, and hold it.

2. Holding the latch open, place the bobbin case onto the center pin in the shuttle and release the latch.

3. Ensure that the metal finger fits into the notch at the top of the race cover.

Caution: Before threading, turn the power switch to “O”.

1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position.

2. Follow exactly the numbered threading sequence illustrated in the manual (A-E). If you skip a step or fail to properly engage the thread in any of the thread guides, the machine will not sew properly.

3. Continue to draw the thread down and into the needle bar thread guide.

4. Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back.

5. Leave about 4″ (10 cm) of thread loose behind the needle.

Twin needle threading (not included):

Pass the thread from front to rear through the needle and pull approximately 10 cm of thread through the eye of the needle.

1. Hold the upper thread with your left hand. Turn the hand wheel slowly towards you until the needle goes down and comes up. Then stop the hand wheel when the take-up lever is at its highest position.

2. Lightly draw up the upper thread, by which the lower thread will be brought up in a loop.

3. Pull out both threads and place them together under the presser foot to the rear of the machine.

1. Lower the needle down into the fabric and raise the presser foot.

2. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change direction as desired.

3. Lower the presser foot and start to sew.

If the sewing machine is not level, remove the sewing table and adjust the leveling by turning the foot as illustrated. Turn the foot to raise (Up) or lower (Down) that corner of the machine until it is stable.

Upper Thread Tension:

Upper thread tension may be adjusted by turning the thread tension dial. The normal upper thread tension is between 4 and 6.

• A. Normal thread tension: The upper and lower threads interlock evenly between the two layers of fabric.
• B. Thread tension too loose: The upper thread forms loops on the underside of the fabric.
• C. Thread tension too tight: The lower thread is visible on the top side of the fabric.

Lower Thread Tension:

Lower thread tension can be increased by turning the screw of the bobbin case slightly to the right (clockwise). Turning it to the left (anti-clockwise) decreases tension.

1. Push down the lever for the desired pressure. For light fabrics, set the lever at 3; set at 2 for medium fabrics; and at 1 for heavy fabrics.

2. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric. To adjust the presser foot pressure, use the lever behind the cover of the lamp. Loosen the stop screw of the lamp cover to open it.

3. When darning or sewing freehand embroidery, release the pressure by setting the lever to 0.

After adjusting the presser foot pressure and closing the lamp cover, tighten up the stop screw. The lever is usually adjusted at 2.

A. Push the feed lever down to drop the feed below the needle plate for darning, embroidery, and button sewing.

B. Push the feed lever up to raise the feed above the needle plate for normal sewing.

1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position.

2. Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the old needle.

3. With the flat side of the new needle facing away from you, insert the needle as far up as it will go.

4. Tighten the needle clamp screw securely.

Important hints:

1. Raise the take-up lever to its highest position before starting and after stopping sewing.

2. Hold both threads about 10 cms to the rear of the machine for the first two or three stitches.

3. Sufficient fabric should be placed under the needle before lowering the presser foot.

4. Depress the foot/speed control and start to sew.

5. Test the machine stitches on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, adjusting the machine for the length of the stitch and tension suitable to your fabric.

Attention:

1. When turning the balance wheel manually, always turn it toward you.

2. Guide the cloth gently with your hand.

3. To prevent breaking needles, always raise the needle out of the fabric when you stop sewing.

1. Sew to the edge of the seam.

2. Push the reverse button and sew in reverse for about 3-4 cms.

3. Raise the needle into its highest position.

4. Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out of the back of the machine.

5. Cut the threads as shown on the thread cutter.

Straight Stitch:

1. This type of stitching is used more frequently.

2. The zigzag presser foot can be used for both straight and zigzag sewing.

3. For sewing light fabric, use a smaller stitch size.

Zigzag Sewing:

Setting the stitch length: The density of zigzag stitches increases as the setting of the stitch length dial approaches “0”. Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at “2.5” or below.

Satin stitch: When the stitch length is set between “0” – “1”, the stitches are very close together producing the satin stitch which is used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches.

Sewing thin fabrics: When sewing very thin fabrics, it is suggested that you use very fine paper on the backside of the fabric that can be easily torn off when the sewing is finished.

Overcasting:

Use these stitches for oversewing rough edges to prevent them from unraveling.

Straight Stretch Stitch:

Use this stitch with knitted, tricot, or other stretchy fabrics. The stitch enables your seam to stretch without breaking the thread.

The Blind Stitch foot is used for hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, etc.

1. Set the Stitch Selector to position “G” for a blind hem on stretch fabrics.

2. Set the Stitch Length to “4”.

3. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost.

4. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel forward by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric.

5. Adjust the guide by turning the knob so that the guide just rests against the fabric.

6. Sew slowly, by pressing the foot control lightly and guiding the fabric along the edge of the guide.

Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first.

This procedure uses the optional Button foot and the drop feed feature.

1. Lower the drop feed (see page 19 of the PDF).

2. Place the button presser foot in position and attach it firmly.

3. Place the button between the presser foot and fabric and lower the presser foot.

4. Manually turn the hand wheel towards you, ensuring that the needle enters into both holes of the button without obstruction. Increase or decrease the width setting as needed.

5. Sew about 7 stitches.

6. Pull both threads to the underside and tie them together.

1. Select the straight stitch.

2. The Zipper foot is designed to sew close to a raised edge, thus preventing sewing on the zipper.

3. Place the zipper foot in position and attach it firmly.

4. Fold the fabric about 2 cm and place the fabric under the foot.

To sew the left side of the zipper, set the zipper foot on the right side of the needle.

To sew the right side of the zipper, set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle.

Sew as illustrated in the manual.

Preparation:

1. Remove the zigzag foot and attach the buttonhole foot.

2. Adjust the stitch length dial to between “0.5” – “1”. The density of the stitch depends on the thickness of the fabric.

Note: Always test sew a buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric first.

To prepare the fabric:

1. Measure the diameter of the button and add 0.3 cm (1/8″) for the bartacks. Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.

2. Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark that is furthest from you.

3. Pull the buttonhole foot towards you as far as it will go and lower the foot.

Sewing the buttonhole:

a. Turn the pattern selector dial to the first buttonhole icon. Sew at a moderate speed until you reach the end mark.

b. Turn the pattern selector dial to the bartack icon and sew 5-6 bartack stitches.

c. Turn the pattern selector dial to the second buttonhole icon and sew the left side of the buttonhole to the mark at the end which is further from you.

d. Turn the pattern selector dial to the second bartack icon and sew bar tack stitches.

Finishing:

Remove the fabric from under the foot. Draw the upper thread through the backside of the fabric and knot the upper and lower threads. Cut the center of the buttonhole with the seam ripper, being careful not to cut the stitches on either side.

Tips:

Slightly reduce upper thread tension to produce better results.

Use backing material for fine and stretchy fabrics.

It is advisable to use a gimp cord for stretch or knit fabrics. The zigzag should sew over the gimp.

1. Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the foot with the picot foot (hemmer foot).

2. Fold over the fabric edge by about 3 mm and place it under the foot. Secure the folded edge with a few stitches. Take out the workpiece and draw the hem into the picot foot by pulling the threads.

3. Lower the foot and sew the hem.

4. While sewing, fold the fabric to the left a little and allow it to run into the hemmer foot.

5. Make sure that the fabric does not move under the right half of the foot. The fabric must be fed into the scroll of the hemmer sufficiently so that the workpiece edge runs freely through the groove under the foot.

Only suitable materials can be used and some practice may be necessary to achieve the best results.

1. Put in the twin needle with the flat side backward.

2. Thread the machine as for normal sewing, leading both threads to the needle and passing their ends separately through its eye.

Sewing width should not exceed the third widest stitch width, as this will break the needles.

This procedure uses the drop feed feature.

1. Lower the drop feed (see page 19 of the PDF).

2. Remove the presser foot and lower the feed dog.

3. Move the hooped fabric slowly in the desired direction until the fabric has been embroidered.

1. Set the pattern selector as illustrated to “A” (straight stitch).

2. Insert the quilting guide into the presser foot holder and set the space as you desire.

3. Move the fabric over and sew successive rows with the guide riding along on the previous row of stitching.

Note: The presser foot shown is the quilting foot which is an optional accessory. If you have not purchased the quilting foot, you can substitute the all-purpose foot.

1. Move the drop feed control down to lower the feed dogs.

2. Remove the presser foot clamp.

3. Attach the darning/embroidery foot to the presser foot bar. The lever (A) should be behind the needle clamp screw (B). Press the darning/embroidery foot on firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (C).

4. First, sew around the edge of the hole to secure the threads.

5. First row: Always work from left to right. Turn work by 1/4 and oversew.

A darning ring is recommended for easier sewing and better results (Not provided).

Overlock stitches are suitable for seams, neatening, and visible hems.

1. Set the stitch length dial to “4”.

2. For a stretch overlock (used for fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing), select the appropriate stitch pattern.

3. All overlock stitches are suitable for sewing and neatening edges and visible seams in one operation.

4. When neatening, the needle should just go over the edge of the fabric.

Attention: Use new needles, ball point needles, or a stretch needle!

1. Set the pattern selector to a straight stitch.

2. Attach the gathering foot.

3. Sew a single row or multiple rows of straight stitches.

4. If more gathering is required, loosen the upper thread tension to below 2 so that the lower thread lies on the underside of the material.

5. Pull the lower thread to gather more of the material.

Note: The presser foot shown is the optional gathering foot which does not come with your machine.

1. Turn the stitch length dial to the desired length.

2. Turn the pattern selector dial to zigzag.

3. Select a narrow zigzag width.

4. Cut out the applique design and baste it to the fabric.

5. Sew slowly around the edge of the design.

6. Trim excess material outside the stitching. Make sure not to cut any stitches.

7. Remove the basting thread.

8. Tie the top and bottom thread under the applique to avoid unraveling.

Note: The presser foot shown is the optional satin stitch foot which does not come with your machine.

The walking foot accessory equalizes the feeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric and improves the matching of plaids, stripes, and patterns. This foot helps prevent uneven feeding of very difficult fabrics. It should be used only when necessary.

1. Lift the presser foot bar.

2. Remove the foot holder by turning the presser bar attaching screw counter-clockwise.

3. Attach the walking foot to the machine in the following way:

i) The fork arm (a) should fit over the needle screw and clamp (d).

ii) Slide the plastic attaching head (b) from your left to your right so that it is fitted into the presser foot bar.

iii) Lower the presser foot bar.

iv) Replace and tighten clockwise the presser bar attaching screw (f).

4. Make sure both the needle screw and the presser bar attaching screw are tightly secured.

5. Draw the bobbin thread up and place both the bobbin thread and the needle thread behind the walking foot attachment.

Cleaning Shuttle Race:

1. Raise the needle to its highest position.

2. Take out the bobbin case.

3. Turn the latch knob (A) as illustrated.

4. Take off the shuttle race cover (B).

5. Take out the shuttle hook (C).

6. Clean and oil the shuttle race and hook, then replace all parts in reverse order.

Cleaning Feed Dog:

Clean the feed dogs with a brush.

Oiling:

Open the face cover and oil the parts indicated in the manual.