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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

your creative assistant

CELEBRITY 550

FREE ARM SEWING MACHINE

Warning against injuries
and material damages:

Safety instructions
Like any other electrical device, a sewing machine
can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries.To
avoid this, and in order to work safely:

According to legislation, you as the user of an
electrical appliance are responsible for
preventing possible accidents through
safety-conscious behaviour:

• Before initial use of your sewing machine, read
these operating instructions thoroughly.
• Keep the operating instructions in a suitable place
near the machine. When passing the appliance on
to others, always enclose the operating instructions.
• Always disconnect the power supply when leaving
the machine unattended. This will prevent the risk
of accidents if the machine is switched on
accidentally.

• Provide adequate lighting when working!
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery,as
these can be caught in the moving parts. You
should also wear a hair net if you have long
hair.

• First pull the power plug before changing the bulb or
performing maintenance work on the machine.
This will prevent possibly life-threatening electric
shocks.
• Do not remove the plug from the socket by pulling
on the cable. Always grip the plug and not the cable
when pulling out the power plug.
• Only use the sewing machine in dry rooms.

• Avoid abnormal posture. Remain steady and in
a well-balanced position at all times.
• Be alert! Pay attention to what you are doing.
Always take a rational approach to your work.
Never work with the sewing machine if you are
unable to concentrate or if you are feeling
unwell!
If accidents occur as a result of handling the
machine with insufficient care, or failure to follow
the safety instructions in this manual, then the
manufacturer cannot accept liability.

• In case of any visible damage on the machine, the
foot switch or the power cable: Have the damage
repaired by Customer Service before using the
sewing machine again.

If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Never let children or elderly persons handle the
machine unsupervised because they may not
properly appreciate the possible dangers. Keep
electrical appliances outside the reach of children.

Please use for your sewing machine the
ZHEJIANG FOUNDER presser foot, type
KD-2902.
Power rating: 220 - 230V ~ , 50Hz
Current rating: 1.0A
Protection Class : II

• Never use the machine when the ventilation
apertures are blocked. Keep the ventilation
apertures of the machine and the foot switch free
from fluff, dust and waste material.
• Don’t let children play with sewing machine.
• Never use the machines if the air went are blocked
keep the air wends free form dust, fusel and
leftovers.
• Never place anything on the foot controller.
• This machine is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the machine.

• Keep your work space tidy. An untidy
workplace can lead to accidents.

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CONTENTS
Parts Diagram .............................................................................................3-4
Accessories .................................................................................................... 5
Before sewing (Power supply and sewing lamp) ........................................... 6
Removing extension table .............................................................................. 7
Free-arm sewing ............................................................................................ 7
Winding the bobbin ....................................................................................... 8
Removing bobbin case and bobbin ............................................................... 9
Inserting bobbin into bobbin case ................................................................. 9
Inserting bobbin case into shuttle race ........................................................10
Threading upper thread & Twin needle threading .......................................11
Drawing up the bobbin thread ......................................................................12
Changing sewing directions .........................................................................12
Adjusting thread tension...............................................................................13
Regulating the presser foot pressure ...........................................................14
Drop feed......................................................................................................14
Changing needle ..........................................................................................15
Fabric-Thread-Needle-table .........................................................................16
Sewing (pattern selector) and operation table .............................................17
To start sewing .............................................................................................18
Stitch width ...................................................................................................18
How to finish stitches ...................................................................................19
Straight stitch................................................................................................20
Zigzag sewing ..............................................................................................20
Automatic embroidery ..................................................................................20
Overcasting ..................................................................................................21
Straight and zigzag stretch stitches .............................................................21
Blind stitch ...............................................................................................22-23
Button sewing ...............................................................................................24
Binding .........................................................................................................24
Zipper sewing ...............................................................................................25
Buttonhole sewing ........................................................................................26
Hemming ......................................................................................................27
Twin needle ..................................................................................................28
Embroidery ...................................................................................................28
Quilter ...........................................................................................................29
Seam guide ..................................................................................................29
Maintenance (Cleaning and oiling) ..............................................................30
Checking performance problems-Troubleshooting ....................................31

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PARTS DIAGRAM (FRONT VIEW)

1

13

2

3

4

12
5

11
10
9
6
8
7

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Stitch width dial
Pattern selector dial
Spool pin
Bobbin winder stopper
Reverse button
Stitch length dial
Extension table
Shuttle cover
Presser foot
Screw for opening the lampflap
Take up lever
Presser foot pressure dial
Thread tension dial

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REAR VIEW

1

9

2

3
4
5
8

6

7

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Bobbin winder spindle
Upper thread guide
Face cover
Presser foot lever
Thumb screw
Needle plate
Thread guide and needle clamp
Hand wheel
Extra spool pin

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ACCESSORIES

Bobbin

Felt

Zigzag foot
(on machine)

Buttonhole foot

Button sewing foot

Zipper foot

Cloth guide and screw

Extra spool pin

Screw driver
(Large & small)

Needles
#11 #14

Machine oil

Buttonhole cutter

Hemmer foot

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BEFORE SEWING
Power supply / Power supply plug
1. Fit plug into the machine.
2. Insert plug into the main socket.
3. Sewing speed can be varied by the foot
control.

Power supply
Plug receptacle
machine plug

Speed Controller

Warning: Please always unplug the power plug before you change the bulb or
perform maintenance work to the machine so that you prevent deadly peril
and electric shock.

Sew lamp

Bulb replacement:
1. Open face cover in direction of arrow.
2. Remove bulb by unscrewing it
counter-clockwise.
3. Install a new bulb by screwing it in
clockwise.
4. Use a 15 watt bulb. (max)
5. Make sure the bulb is cold before
removing it.

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REMOVING EXTENSION TABLE

Hold the left end of the table and pull it
out in direction of the arrow.

FREE-ARM SEWING
1. This sewing machine can be used as
a flat bed machine but easily converts
to a free arm machine by removing
the extension table.
2. 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 on the illustration.

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WINDING THE BOBBIN
1. Release coupling knob.
2. Thread as shown.
3. When bobbin is filled, re-engage
coupling knob.

5 cm thread

Winder spindle

Push bobbin winder spindle in direction of
the arrow. When bobbin winding is
completed, return spindle to its original
position.

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

Screw

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REMOVING BOBBIN CASE AND BOBBIN

Hinged latch

1. Raise the needle to its highest
position and open 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.

INSERTING BOBBIN INTO BOBBIN CASE
Slot
5 cm

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

2. Guide the end of thread into the slot.

Tension spring
10 cm

3. Pull the thread through the slot and under the
tension spring and draw out about 10 cm of
thread.
Making sure the bobbin turns in a clockwise
direction.

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INSERTING BOBBIN CASE INTO SHUTTLE RACE

Finger

Hinged latch

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

Insert

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

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THREADING UPPER THREAD
Warning: Before contriving please adjust main control switch to (O).
Pass the thread from A to E as shown.

Twin needle threading.

E

B

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DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD
1. Hold the upper thread with 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.
Lightly draw up the upper thread, by which the
lower thread will be brought up in a loop.

2. Pull out both threads and place them together
under presser foot to the rear of the machine.
3. Place fabric under presser foot from the front,
lower presser foot.
4. Start to sew.

CHANGING SEWING DIRECTIONS

1. Lower needle down into fabric and
raise presser foot, pivot the fabric
around the needle to change direction
as desired.

2. Lower the presser foot and start to sew.

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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION
Normal upper thread tension: 4 – 6
Correct

Fabric

Upper thread tension may be adjusted
by turning the thread tension dial.

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Incorrect
Inside of fabric
Upper thread

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

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REGULATING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE

1. Push down the lever for the desired pressure; for light fabrics set 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 O.
After adjusting the presser foot pressure and closing the lamp cover, tighten up the
stop screw. The lever is usually adjusted at 2.

DROP FEED

A. Push feed lever down to drop feed below needle plate for darning, embroidery, and
button sewing.
B. Push feed lever up to raise feed above needle plate for normal sewing.

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CHANGING NEEDLE
Warning: Before changing the pin please adjust main control switch to (O).

Needle clamp screw

Tighten

Loosen

Face flat side away from you

1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position.
2. Loosen needle clamp screw and remove the old needle.
3. With the flat side of the needle facing away from you, insert the needle as far up as it
will go.
4. Tighten the needle clamp screw securely.

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FABRIC-THREAD-NEEDLE-TABLE
Please pay attention to the following list as a guide for sewing different types of fabric.
Fabric

Thread

Indication
of Upper
Tension

Pressure of Length of
Presser Foot Stitches

Needle

See page 14 Straight
ZZ
Pressure
stitch
regulation
Stitch Length
Dial

Nylon

80
Cotton

Tricot

60 S
Fiber silk

Light

Silk

50 Silk

Wool silk

50 S
Fiber silk

Gingham

60-80
Cotton

Thin
Jersey

60 S
Fiber

Medium

70 (10)

3

1-3

1-4

80 (12)
80-90
(12-14)
2

0.5 - 3 0.5 - 4

1

0.5 - 3 0.5 - 4

80 (12)

Gabardine 50 Silk

Denim

50
Cotton

Jersey

50 S
Fiber

Tweed

50 Silk

Heavy

90-100
(14-16)
80-90
(12-14)
80-90
(12-14)

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SEWING (PATTERN SELECTOR) AND OPERATION TABLE
Stitch length

Stitch patterns

A
B-E

Presser foot

Straight stitch
Zigzag

F

Blind stitch

G

Blind helm

H

Three step zigzag stitch

I

Slant over edge

J

Single overlock stitch

K

Honeycomb stitch

L

Zigzag stitch

M

Straight stretch stitch

N
O
Automatic Embroidery

P
Q
R-T

Buttonhole

Twin Needle

Stitch Nos.
A,B,C,M
only

Free-hand embroidery

Without

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Drop feed

TO START SEWING
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 needle before lowering the presser foot.
4. Depress 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.
6. Separate the machine from the power system if you leave it unsupervised.

Attention:
1. When turning the hand 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.

STITCH WIDTH

Using this dial, you can adjust the stitch width
in an infinitely variably between 0 and 5.
ATTENTION: When using the twin needle,
adjust the stitch width to maximally 3.
Adjusting the stitch width to a higher number
causes the needle to break.

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HOW TO FINISH STITCHES

1. Sew to the edge of seam.
2. Push the reverse button and sew in reverse for about 3-4 cms.
3. Raise needle to its highest position.
4. Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out of the back of the machine.

Cutting thread slot

5. Cut threads as shown on the thread cutter.

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STRAIGHT STITCH
1. This type of stitching is used most 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. (Refer to page 16 for dial setting).

ZIGZAG SEWING

Pattern selector position

Satin stitching can be used for sewing
initials, patterns, appliqué, etc.

AUTOMATIC EMBROIDERY

N

O

P

Q

These stitches have a wide range of
decorative and utility applications and are
particularly suitable for woven fabrics.
The Scallop stitch (N) is ideal for edging
collars, cuffs, tablecloths, serviettes etc. For
all the stitches, the stitch length can be
reduced to achieve a close “satin stitch” if
required.
With satin stitch a paper backing, will
improve the result.

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OVERCASTING

Use these stitches for oversewing rough
edges.

STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCHES

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

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BLIND STITCH (Optional)

1. Fold fabric as shown.

2. Finish the seam as shown.

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Adjust the width to obtain the correct seam.

Wrong: Needle is not piercing edge
to fold at all.

Needle pierces the edge of fold too
much.

Correct seam.

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BUTTON SEWING
Utilize the button presser foot.

Match

(Use drop feed see page 14)
1. Lower drop feed.
2. Place button presser foot in position and attach it firmly.
3. Place the button between presser foot and fabric and lower the presser foot.
4. Manually turn hand wheel towards you, ensuring that the needle enters into both holes
of button without obstruction. (Increase or decrease width setting).
5. Sew about 7 stitches.
6. Pull both threads to the underside and tie them together.

BINDING

To sew fabrics edge select the multi-zigzag
stitch.

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ZIPPER SEWING
Utilize the zipper foot.

Select straight stitch.
1. Zipper foot is designed to sew close to a raised edge,
thus preventing sewing on zipper.
2. Place zipper foot in position and attach firmly.
3. Fold the fabric about 2 cm and place the fabric
under foot.

1. To sew the left side of the zipper, set the zipper on
the right side of the needle.
2. To sew the right side of the zipper, set it on the left
side of the needle.

Sew as illustrated.

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BUTTONHOLE SEWING
Utilise the foot of the buttonholes.
Set the stitch length dial.

Pattern selector dial

Steps

Setting

1. Set dial to “1“ position
2. Sew left side
3. Raise the needle

4. Set dial to “2“ position
5. Sew 5-6 stitches
6. Raise the needle

7. Set dial to “3“ position
8. Sew right side
9. Raise the needle

10. Set dial to “4“ position
11. Sew 5-6 stitches
12. Raise the needle

Before sewing, fit buttonhole foot as
shown.

Cut buttonhole along centre with cutter
as shown.

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HEMMING

3 mm

1 mm
20 mm

1. Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the foot with the picot 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. Slide the hem of your project 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 guide it 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 project 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.

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TWIN NEEDLE (Optional)
Please place second extra spool pin into the position for twin needle sewing as page 4,
no. 9 pic.
Put in the twin needle with the flat side backwards.

Thread the machine for normal sewing, leading both threads to 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.
ATTENTION: When using the twin needle, adjust the stitch width to maximally 3.
Adjusting the stitch width to a higher number causes the needle to break.

EMBROIDERY

(Use drop feed see page 14)
Remove the presser foot and lower feed dog.
Lower feed dog and move the hooped fabric slowly in the desired direction until the
fabric has been embroidered.

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QUILTER (Optional)

1. Slide the arm through the hole on top of the presser foot holder.
2. Move the quilter to the required stitch distance.

SEAM GUIDE

1. Use the seam guide to sew long seams of an equal distance from the edge of the fabric.
2. Screw the guide on the right side of the needle plate and adjust the desired distance.
3. While sewing, the edge of the fabric must touch the guide.

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MAINTENANCE (CLEANING AND OILING)
Warning: Please always unplug the power plug before you change the bulb or
perform maintenance work to the machine so that you prevent deadly peril
and electric shock.
1. Raise needle to its highest position.
2. Take out the bobbin case.
3. Turn the latch knob A as illustrated.
4. Take off shuttle race cover.
5. Take out shuttle hook.
6. Clean and oil shuttle race and hook,
thereafter replace all parts in reverse
order.

A

A
B

C

Cleaning shuttle race
(A) Latch knob
(B) Shuttle race cover
(C) Shuttle hook

Open top cover and oil points indicated.

Open face cover and oil the
parts indicated.

Oil points indicated on underside of bed
base.
Cleaning feed dog.

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CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS – TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem

Probable cause

What to do

Fabric does not
move

- Feed teeth down
- Stitch length dial “0“ position
- Light presser foot pressure

- Raise feed teeth
- Set dial between 1 and 4
- Increase pressure

Breaking needle

- Incorrect insertion of needle
- Bent needle
- Fabric is being pulled
- Needle, thread and fabric do
not match

- Re-insert needle
- Replace needle
- Do not pull fabric
- Use correct needle and thread

Breaking upper
thread

- Faulty adjustment of zigzag
width
- Improper threading
- Tight upper thread tension
- Bent needle
- Scratches or nicks on bobbin
case

Breaking bobbin
thread

- Tight bobbin thread tension
- Incorrect insertion of needle
- Improper threading
- Lint or thread in bobbin case

- Reduce bobbin thread tension
- Re-insert needle
- Rethread machine
- Clean bobbin case

- Excessive tension
- Presser foot pressure too
strong
- Needle, thread and fabric do
not match

- Re-adjust tension
- Change pressure accordingly

Machine
jamming

- No oil

Puckering

- Tension too tight
- Sewing foot pressure too
strong
- Incorrect fabric, needle,
and thread

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- Re-adjust zigzag width
- Re-thread machine
- Reduce upper thread tension
- Replace needle
- Polish or replace bobbin case

- Reduce proper needle and
thread according to type of
fabric
- Oil moving parts
- Reset
- Reduce sewing foot pressure
- Use correct fabric, needle
and thread

STORING THE MACHINE
• Store the machine in its box or in a clean, dry place.
• Never wrap the power cord around the machine.

SERVICING THE MACHINE
If the unit is not operating correctly, please check the following:
• You have followed the instructions correctly.
• The wall socket is switched on.
• That the mains power supply is ON.
• That the plug is firmly in the mains socket.

If the machine still does not work after checking the above:
- Consult the retailer for possible repair or replacement. If the retailer fails to resolve the
problem and you need to return the machine, make sure that:
• The unit is packed carefully back into its original packaging.
• Proof of purchase is attached.
• A reason is provided for why it is being returned.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised
service agent, in order to avoid any hazard. If service becomes necessary within the
warranty period, the machine should be returned to an approved Home of Living Brands
(Pty) Limited service centre. Servicing outside the warranty period is still available, but
will, however, be chargeable.

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PLEASE AFFIX YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE/RECEIPT HERE
IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY THIS RECEIPT MUST BE PRODUCED.

WARRANTY
1. Home of Living Brands (Pty) Ltd (“Home of Living Brands”) warrants to the original
purchaser of this product (“the customer”) that this product will be free of defects in quality
and workmanship which under normal personal, family or household use and purpose
may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase (“warranty
period”).
2. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks, is defective or does not work
properly for the intended purpose, the customer must notify the supplier from whom the
customer bought the product (“the supplier”) thereof within the warranty period. Any claim
in terms of this warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of purchase is
not available, then repair, and/or service charges may be payable by the customer to the
supplier.
3. The faulty product must be taken to the supplier's service centre to exercise the warranty.
4. The supplier will refund, repair or exchange the product in terms of this warranty subject to
legislative requirements. This warranty shall be valid only where the customer has not
broken the product himself, or used the product for something that it is not supposed to be
used for. The warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products
damaged as a result of disaster, misuse, tamper, abuse or any unauthorised modification
or repair of the product.
5. This warranty will extend only to the product provided at the date of the purchase and not
to any expendables attached or installed by the customer.
6. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the product breaks or
fails to work properly within 3 (three) months of the repair and not as a result of misuse,
tampering or modification by or on behalf of the customer, then the supplier may replace
the product or pay a refund to the customer.
7. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where products returned are not in the
original packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will be deducted from any refund
paid to the customer.

HOME OF LIVING BRANDS (PTY) LTD (JOHANNESBURG)
JOHANNESBURG

TEL NO. (011) 490-9600

CAPE TOWN

TEL NO. (021) 552-5161

DURBAN

TEL NO. (031) 792-6000
www.homeoflivingbrands.co.za

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