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Winding/Installing the Bobbin

GETTING READ

CONTENTS

SEWING BASICS

ITCHES

APPENDIX

INDEX

Press

(start/stop button) once.

Start/stop button

he bobbin starts spinning and the thread is

wound around the bobbin.

The bobbin spins slowly when it is full.

When the bobbin begins spinning slowly,

Press

(start/stop button) once.

The sewing machine stops.

Use scissors to cut the end of the thread
wound around the bobbin.

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left.

Remove the bobbin from the shaft.

Remove the spool cap and spool.

Swing down the bobbin thread spool pin,
close the bobbin winder cover, and then slide
the sewing speed controller back to its
original position.

Memo

●

When the sewing machine is started or the
balance wheel is turned after winding the
thread around the bobbin, the machine will
make a clicking sound; this is not a
malfunction.

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Page 2: ... 130013 154 4 Zipper foot I X59370 051 17 Extra spool pin XC3834 021 5 Zigzag foot J on machine XC3021 051 18 Spool net XA5523 050 6 Blind stitch foot R XC4051 051 19 Foot controller XC1154 021 7 Button fitting foot M X59375 151 20 Thread cassette on machine XC3664 021 8 Seam ripper X54243 001 21 Spool cap orange on machine XC3673 021 9 Bobbin 4 SA156 XA5539 151 22 Needle changing tool XC4551 021 ...

Page 3: ... flap to create a table When the sewing machine is not being used store the machine with the flap folded up Remove the flap to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs 8 Sliding leg Pull out the sliding leg during free arm sewing 9 Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle page Cover D 0 Operation panel Select a stitch from those that...

Page 4: ...lected stitching 7 Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Right side rear view 1 Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine 2 Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch 3 Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off 4 Power supply jack I...

Page 5: ...d When sewing is stopped the needle is lowered in the fabric For details refer to Starting to sew page 51 5 Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot 6 Reverse reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to ...

Page 6: ...d installing the bobbin winding the bobbin and replacing the presser foot can be displayed 3 Stitch selection key Press this key to select the desired type of stitch 4 key Press this key to add a pattern when sewing combinations of decorative stitches 5 key Press this key to remove an added pattern when sewing combinations of decorative stitches 6 Arrow keys Use these keys to move in the indicated...

Page 7: ...cutter Part code SA177 XC3879 002 2 Quilting guide Part code SA132 XC2215 002 3 Guide foot Part code SA133 XC1957 002 4 Walking foot Part code SA140 XC2214 002 5 Quilting foot Part code SA129 XC1948 002 Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center 1 2 3 4 5 Enclosed Accessories ...

Page 8: ...kly be accessed for future reference Sewing Machine Features 1 Thread cassette Easily thread the upper thread by loading a spool of thread into the thread cassette In addition simply insert the thread cassette into the compartment to thread the needle page 25 2 Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 18 3 Built in stitches You can select from the built in ...

Page 9: ...e Settings 14 Changing the settings 14 Changing the needle stop position 16 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD 16 Changing the screen language 17 Winding Installing the Bobbin 18 Bobbin precautions 18 Winding the bobbin 18 Installing the bobbin 22 Upper Threading 24 About the spool of thread 24 Loading the spool into the thread cassette 25 Threading the needle 28 Using the extra spool pin 30 Thre...

Page 10: ...llowance 63 UTILITY STITCHES 65 Selecting Stitching 66 Stitch types 66 Selecting stitching 66 Overcasting Stitches 68 Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G 68 Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J 69 Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter 70 Basic Stitching 72 Basting 72 Basic stitching 72 Blind Hem Stitching 74 Buttonhole Stitching 76 Buttonhole sewing...

Page 11: ...ng patterns 108 Combining patterns 109 Repeat sewing patterns 110 Checking the selected pattern 111 Changing the pattern length 111 Mirror imaging the pattern 112 Storing a pattern 113 Realigning the pattern 114 APPENDIX 117 Stitch Settings 118 Utility stitches 118 Other stitches 123 Maintenance 124 Cleaning the machine surface 124 Cleaning the shuttle 124 Troubleshooting 126 Error messages 130 No...

Page 12: ...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 the main switch to the symbol position which represents off then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord...

Page 13: ... use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral...

Page 14: ... the machine directly into the wall Do not use extension cords For a longer service life 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never...

Page 15: ...parations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off 10 Understanding the LCD Screens 12 Changing the Machine Settings 14 Winding Installing the Bobbin 18 Upper Threading 24 Replacing the Needle 36 Replacing the Presser Foot 41 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces 46 ...

Page 16: ...During electrical storms Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electri...

Page 17: ... to turn it off 1 Make sure that the machine is not sewing 2 Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to X The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off 3 Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord 4 Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Note If a power outage o...

Page 18: ...ected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly When the sewing machine is turned on the LCD comes on and the following screen appears 1 Presser foot that should be used 2 Single or twin needle 3 Selected stitch 4 Stitch length mm 5 Stitch width mm Memo For details on the error messages that appear when an operation is performed incorrectly refer to Error messages page 130 ...

Page 19: ... sewing machine help screen appears 3 Press and arrow keys until the image illustrating desired topic is selected 1 Replacing the presser foot 2 Threading the upper thread 3 Winding the bobbin 4 Installing the bobbin 4 Press OK key X The first screen describing the procedure for the selected topic appears 5 To display the next screen press To return to the previous screen press Example Upper threa...

Page 20: ... is described below 1 Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on 2 Press settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears 3 Press and arrow keys until the stitch or machine attribute that you wish to set is selected 4 Press OK key X A screen containing settings for the selected attribute appears 5 Press and arrow keys until the desired setting is selected X The setting is chang...

Page 21: ...ng a vertical axis page 112 Pattern length Adjusts the length of satin stitches page 111 Repeated single sewing Specifies whether the pattern will be sewn once or repeatedly page 110 Needle position Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is stopped page 16 Twin needle sewing Specifies the twin needle page 32 Stitch width control Allows the stitch width to be adjusted with...

Page 22: ... X The screen for changing the needle stop position appears 3 Press to select To return to press X The machine is now set to stop with the needle in the raised position 4 Press OK key X The initial stitch screen appears again Adjusting the brightness of the LCD The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted 1 Press settings key in the operation panel and then press and arrow keys until is selected 2 Pr...

Page 23: ...ration panel and then press and arrow keys until is selected 2 Press OK key X The screen for changing the language of the screens appears 3 Press or until the desired language is selected The language can be changed to one of the available English French German Dutch Spanish Italian Danish Norwegian Finnish Swedish Portuguese Russian Japanese Korean or others X The language of the screens is chang...

Page 24: ...in thread spool pin Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible 1 Bobbin thread spool pin 4 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin 1 Notch 2 Bobbin winder shaft spring Only use the bobbin part code SA156 XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage ...

Page 25: ...onto the bobbin thread spool pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the bobbin thread spool pin Note If a spool of thread 12 mm 1 2 inch in diameter and 75 mm 3 inch high is inserted onto the bobbin thread spool pin use the special spool cap 1 12 mm 1 2 inch 2 75 mm 3 inch Two spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits...

Page 26: ...bbin winding 2 Two slits 9 While using your left hand to hold the end of the thread that wraps around the thread guide for bobbin winding use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times 0 Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat 1 Slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter X The thread is cut to a ...

Page 27: ...ce X The sewing machine stops d Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin e Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left f Remove the bobbin from the shaft g Remove the spool cap and spool h Swing down the bobbin thread spool pin close the bobbin winder cover and then slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position Memo When the sewing machine is started or the...

Page 28: ... the shuttle so that the thread unrolls to the left Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly 5 Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from olde...

Page 29: ...ver Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side X The lower threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on the next page Memo You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up the thread according to the ...

Page 30: ...ette 1 Spool cap orange 2 Spool 3 Mark on thread cassette compartment cover Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette When using spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the enclosed extra spool pin When using the extra spool pin attach either the large or small white spool cap depending on the size of the spool Use the spool cap with a diameter that is slightly larger...

Page 31: ...e is indicated on the thread cassette Also check the markings on the thread cassette while threading it 1 Turn on the sewing machine 2 Open the thread cassette compartment cover at the top on the left side of the machine Two spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread ...

Page 32: ...n 1 Spool cap orange 2 Spool pin 3 Cover 6 Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the left as seen from the top 1 Spool 7 Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the top slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible until the down side of the spool...

Page 33: ...along the left side of the thread cassette Follow arrow 3 indicated on the thread cassette When using special thread such as metallic thread use the thumb of your left hand to press down on the area indicated in the illustration to create an opening that allows for easier threading 1 Push 2 Gap a Pass the thread along the bottom of the thread cassette Follow arrow 4 indicated on the thread cassett...

Page 34: ...nd threading the needle are described The needle threader is used to thread the needle at the same time that the thread cassette is inserted Memo The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Thread with a thickness of 130 20 or less cannot be used with the needle threader The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle If the needle th...

Page 35: ...read cassette indicator goes off If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed through the needle bar thread hook refer to Loading the spool into the thread cassette page 25 and perform the procedure again starting from step 2 3 Raise the presser foot lever carefully pull on the loop of thread passed through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread 4 Pass the thre...

Page 36: ...ded try performing the procedure again starting from loading the spool of thread into the thread cassette Using the extra spool pin When using spools with a size that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the enclosed extra spool pin 1 Place the spool of thread onto the extra spool pin 1 Extra spod pin 2 Spool 2 Slide the spool cap for the size of the spool onto the spool pin 1 Spool cap F...

Page 37: ...der When using special thread thread with a thickness of 130 20 or less the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below 1 Remove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle page 38 When using the wing needle the twin needle or thread that cannot be used with the needle threader be sure to remove the needle otherwise the machine may...

Page 38: ...e details refer to steps 1 through 9 in Loading the spool into the thread cassette page 25 3 Load the spool for the second thread color onto the extra spool pin For more details refer to steps 1 through 4 in Using the extra spool pin page 30 4 Use the two threads to thread the thread cassette and then cut the threads Thread the thread cassette along arrows 3 through 6 indicated on the thread casse...

Page 39: ...cing the needle page 36 7 Manually thread the left needle with the thread for the left side of the stitch For details refer to Thread the needle manually page 31 8 Remove the thread for the right side of the stitch from the needle bar thread hook and then use it to thread the right needle 9 Attach zigzag foot J For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 0 ...

Page 40: ...the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 118 g Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 51 X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Note When changing the sewing direction press needle position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric When using the twin needle be sure to select the tw...

Page 41: ...thread with the cutter 3 While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand press needle position button twice to raise the needle 1 Needle position button X The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up 4 Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread 5 Pull out about 10 15 cm 3 8 5 8 inch of the bobbin thread under the presser f...

Page 42: ...abric that you wish to sew Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries CAUTION Fabric Type Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60 80 75 11 90 14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel Gabardine Silk thread 50...

Page 43: ...ile the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking Correct needle 1 Flat surface Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle 1 Flat surface The ap...

Page 44: ...er 4 Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged 5 With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle unt...

Page 45: ...e the enclosed needle changing tool to replace the needle as described below 1 Pass the needle through the hole in the needle changing tool 2 Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw 3 Using the screwdriver loosen the needle clamp screw Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the sc...

Page 46: ...he hole in the needle changing tool Insert the needle with the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine 6 Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw 7 Insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and then use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw X The needle is installed 8 Lower the needle changing tool off of the needle ...

Page 47: ...e needle is raised 2 Turn off the sewing machine 3 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is raised Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other presser foot may result in...

Page 48: ...resser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is attached 7 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that the correct presser foot is attached before starting to sew If the wrong presser foot i...

Page 49: ...foot holder 1 Remove the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 2 Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw 1 Screwdriver 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw Attaching the presser foot holder 1 Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar 2 Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then ...

Page 50: ...king foot onto the needle clamp screw 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw 3 Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver 1 Presser foot holder screw Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Removing the walking foot 1 Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle 1 Needle p...

Page 51: ... a screwdriver loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove the walking foot 1 Presser foot holder screw 5 Attach the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 43 Memo Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For details on the stitches refer to Stitch Settings page 118 1 1 ...

Page 52: ...h as sleeve cuffs and pant legs 1 Slide the flap off to the left X With the flap removed free arm sewing is possible 2 Pull the sliding leg at the bottom of the machine out toward you 1 Sliding leg During free arm sewing be sure to pull out the sliding leg 3 Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top 4 When you are finished with free arm sewing push the sliding leg ...

Page 53: ... UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX SEWING BASICS The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing 48 Adjusting the Thread Tension 56 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 57 Useful Functions 59 Useful Sewing Tips 61 ...

Page 54: ...al attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel otherwise injuries may occur Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pin...

Page 55: ... foot Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 4 Position the fabric Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly For details on positioning the fabric refer to Positio...

Page 56: ...s needle position button once or twice to raise the needle 1 Needle position button 3 Place the fabric under the presser foot If the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way 4 While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower th...

Page 57: ...achine starts sewing If you continue to hold the start stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed 3 When the end of the stitching is reached press start stop button once X The machine stops sewing with the needle down in the fabric 4 When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page ...

Page 58: ... end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric 7 When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 55 Memo When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing When sewing is stopped the needle rem...

Page 59: ...sewing 3 After sewing 3 to 5 stitches press reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep the reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching 1 Reverse reinforcement stitch button X While the reverse reinforcement stitch button is held pressed reverse stitches are sewn 4 After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching release the reverse reinforcement st...

Page 60: ... After sewing to the end of the stitching the sewing machine stops Release the start stop button or foot controller 1 Beginning of stitching 2 End of stitching Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching pressing reverse reinforcement stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other ...

Page 61: ...tton Only for models equipped with the thread cutter button 1 When you wish to finish the stitching press thread cutter button once 1 Thread cutter button X The threads are cut and the needle is raised 2 Raise the presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever Note Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing otherwise damage to the mac...

Page 62: ... cross near the center of the fabric Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric and only the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight 1 Wrong sid...

Page 63: ...ear 3 To make the stitch width narrower press To make the stitch width wider press X The stitch width is changed If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo To reset the stitch width to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value If the straight stitch left needle position or triple stretch stitch was selected changing the sti...

Page 64: ...page 66 Immediately after the stitch is selected the standard settings highlighted appear 3 To make the stitch length shorter press To make the stitch length longer press X The stitch length is changed If the setting is changed the highlighted value is erased Memo To reset the stitch length to its standard setting select the same stitch again or change the setting to the highlighted value If the s...

Page 65: ...ls on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 66 3 Press settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears 4 Press and arrow keys until is selected 5 Press OK key X The screen for specifying automatic reverse reinforcement stitching appears 6 Press to select To return to press X The machine is now set to automatically sew reverse reinforcement stitches 7 Press OK key X...

Page 66: ... those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is selected where reinforcement stitches are automatically sewn 1 Reverse reinforcement stitch button X After reverse reinforcement stitches are sewn the sewing machine stops Memo Reverse reinforcement stitches will not be sewn if the start stop button is pressed at the end of the stitching Be sure to press the reverse reinforcement stitch button at the ...

Page 67: ...the thread tension and stitch length and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction 1 When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the ...

Page 68: ...ot J is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level 1 Sewing direction 1 When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot raise the presser foot lever 2 Press the black button on the left side of the foot Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot 3 Release the button The foot will lock in place level with the seam allowing the fabric to feed X Once the trou...

Page 69: ...to the right of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric 1 Seam 2 Presser foot Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show t...

Page 70: ...SEWING BASICS 64 GETTING READY CONTENTS SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ...

Page 71: ...is chapter Selecting Stitching 66 Overcasting Stitches 68 Basic Stitching 72 Blind Hem Stitching 74 Buttonhole Stitching 76 Zipper Insertion 82 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 86 Appliqué Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 88 Reinforcement Stitching 95 Eyelet Stitching 99 Decorative Stitching 100 Sewing the Various Built In Decorative Patterns 108 ...

Page 72: ...s stitches There are 5 types of cross stitches Selecting stitching Using the operation panel keys select the desired stitch from those shown in the LCD When the sewing machine is turned on the straight stitch left needle position is selected 1 Determine the stitch that you wish to use Refer to Stitch types at the left 2 Determine which presser foot should be used with the selected stitch The press...

Page 73: ...vious screen Press to display the next screen 9 Press OK key X The stitch is selected 0 If necessary specify the setting for automatic reverse reinforcement stitching and adjust the stitch length etc For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches refer to the following pages Note When a stitch is selected the icon for the presser foot that should be used appears in the screen Check that t...

Page 74: ...abric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Guide 4 Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide 1 Needle drop point Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch 11 Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin fabrics 3 5 1 8 2 ...

Page 75: ...stitch center needle position 7 Preventing fraying center baseline reverse stitching 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 J Zigzagstitch rightneedle position 8 Preventing fraying right baseline reinforcement stitching 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 2 point zigzag stitch 9 Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and stretch fabrics 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4...

Page 76: ...nd then slowly lower the presser foot lever 1 Notch in presser foot holder 2 Pin X The side cutter is attached Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Overcasting stitch 63 Sewing straight stitches while cutting the fabric 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 3 32 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 S 64 Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting the fabric 3 5 ...

Page 77: ... lever and then start sewing X A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 5 mm 3 16 inch Memo The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13 oz denim After using the side cutter clean it by removing any lint or dust If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric use a rag to apply a small amount...

Page 78: ...ls refer to Selecting stitching page 66 4 Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Basting stitch 6 Temporarily securing 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 J Straight stitch left needle position 1 Basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks left baseline reverse stitching 0...

Page 79: ...Straight stitch center needle position When the stitch width of the straight stitch left needle position is set to its standard setting 0 0 mm the distance from the needle position to the right side of the presser foot is 12 mm 1 2 inch If the stitch width is changed between 0 and 7 mm 1 4 inch the needle position will also change By changing the stitch width and sewing with the right side of the ...

Page 80: ...position the fabric with the wrong side facing up 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting 3 Attach blind hem foot R For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 4 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 5 Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Fold of hem 3...

Page 81: ...ghtly catches the fold of the hem 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric If the needle does not catch the hem fold The needle is too far to the right Press of the arrow keys to increase the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric For details on changing the stitch width refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ...

Page 82: ...n thick fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 45 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 46 Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 47 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 48 Bound buttonholes 5 0 ...

Page 83: ... as shown below The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below 1 Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin 4 Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position and length of the buttonhole 1 Marks on fabric 2 Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put th...

Page 84: ...g the presser foot page 41 4 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 5 Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Mark on fabric 2 Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot When lowering the presser foo...

Page 85: ... the buttonhole 1 Eyelet punch When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Changing the density of the stitching Adjust the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 58 If the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching Changing the stitch...

Page 86: ... gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack 7 Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it 8 With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached 1 M...

Page 87: ... into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes 8 Start sewing X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches If additional strength is needed to secure the button perform the button sewing operation twice Do not press the thread cutter button 9 Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of th...

Page 88: ...sic Stitching page 72 2 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening 3 Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong side of fabric 4 Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place 1 Basting stitching 2 Wrong side of fabric 3 Zipper 5 ...

Page 89: ...he zipper opening With the right sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the zipper opening For details refer to Basic Stitching page 72 2 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening 3 Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric 1 Wrong si...

Page 90: ... details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 7 Select stitch 3 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 8 Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch starting from the base of the zipper 9 When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zippe...

Page 91: ... left pin 1 Pin on the left side 2 Needle drop point b Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot 1 Right side of fabric 2 End of zipper opening 3 Reverse stitches 4 Beginning of stitching 5 Basting stitching c When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with th...

Page 92: ...ape Therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used 1 Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric 1 Elastic tape 2 Pin 2 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm ...

Page 93: ...ge 66 4 Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break CAUTION ...

Page 94: ... 0 1 16 3 16 61 Attaching appliqués and binding 1 5 1 16 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 2 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Piecing straight stitch 57 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from the right edge of the presser foot 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 58 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5 mm from the left edge of the presser foot 1 5 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 ...

Page 95: ... Turn the fabric over and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to 1 Basting stitching 4 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 5 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 6 Turn the balance wheel toward you and then begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué making sure that the needle drops just outside of the...

Page 96: ...he right side or the left side of the presser foot 1 Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together 2 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 3 Select stitch 57 or 58 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 4 Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric For a seam allowance on the right ...

Page 97: ...ic is called quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide 1 Baste the fabric to be quilted 2 Attach the walking foot For details refer to Using the optional walking foot page 44 3 Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 4 Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing Not...

Page 98: ...fabric can be moved freely in any direction The optional quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder Refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 43 2 Align the quilting foot with the lower left side of the presser bar The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw 1 Pin on quilting foot 2 Presser foot hold...

Page 99: ...e machine X The feed dogs are lowered 5 Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 6 Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and then move the fabric to follow the pattern Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing 1 Pattern 7 After sewing is finished slide the drop feed lever to to the left as seen from the front ...

Page 100: ... X The screen for specifying that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller appears 6 Press to select To return to press X The machine is now set so that the stitch width can be controlled with the sewing speed controller 7 Press OK key X The initial stitch screen appears again 8 Select stitch 60 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 9 While sewing slide the se...

Page 101: ...is described below 1 Determine the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 3 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Sti...

Page 102: ... front of the presser foot otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size 1 Do not reduce the gap 5 Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible 1 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot 1 Buttonhole lever 2 Bracket 6 Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed t...

Page 103: ...ar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn 2 Attach buttonhole foot A For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 3 Select stitch 52 or 53 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 4 Position the fabric so that the needle is 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the area to be darned and then lower the presser foot lever 1 Tear 2 2 mm 1 16 inch Pass the upper threa...

Page 104: ...ket 6 Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops 7 Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and then cut the threads 8 Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Memo If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch lengt...

Page 105: ... the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever 5 Start sewing X Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops 6 Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric Memo If thin thread is used the stitching ...

Page 106: ...o add texture and elasticity 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 26 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 27 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Scallop stitch 21 Satin scallop stitching 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 0 5 1 32 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 N Decorative stitch 33 Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 ...

Page 107: ...J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 4 Select stitch 26 or 27 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 5 Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 57 6 Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric 7 After sewing is finished remove the paper Decorative stitch 29 Decorative...

Page 108: ... sewn 4 Trim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitches Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric 1 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 2 Select the straight stitch and then adjus...

Page 109: ...stitching The gathers that look like shells are called shell tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics 1 Fold the fabric along the bias 2 Attach zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 3 Select stitch 20 and then increase the thread tension For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 4 Sew while making sure that the ...

Page 110: ...zigzag foot J For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 2 Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance 3 Straight stitch 3 Select stitch 22 23 or 24 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 4 Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam w...

Page 111: ...ails refer to Thread the needle manually page 31 2 Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 3 Select a stitch The stitches that can be used are 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 or 41 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less 4 Start sewing Partially removing threads is called drawnwork This gives a beautiful...

Page 112: ...ration panel X The settings screen appears 6 Press and arrow keys until is selected 7 Press OK key X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears 8 Press to select To return to press X The pattern is flipped 9 Press OK key X The initial stitch screen appears again 0 Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching a Set the mirror image pattern setti...

Page 113: ... SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 2 Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 3 Select stitch 36 For details refer to Selecting stitching page 66 4 Sew along the center of the unfrayed section N ...

Page 114: ...home sewing machine needle In addition 75 11 to 90 14 thread should be used Trial sewing Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project In addition while sewing be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to prevent the fabri...

Page 115: ...stitch type press stitch selection key X The combined patterns appear in the LCD To remove a selected pattern press the key in the operation panel The pattern that was selected last is removed 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 5 After all of the desired patterns are selected start sewing 1 Sewing direction X The order that the patterns appear in the LCD is the order that they will be sewn Memo Up to 70 patte...

Page 116: ...s screen appears 3 Press and arrow keys until is selected 4 Press OK key X The screen for specifying repeat sewing appears 5 Press to select repeat sewing To return to single sewing press 6 Press OK key X The initial stitch screen appears again and the machine is set to repeatedly sew the selected pattern 1 Single 2 Repeated Note If repeated sewing is set the pattern is repeatedly sewn until the s...

Page 117: ... The screen for checking the pattern appears 4 Press and to scroll through the pattern and check it 5 Press OK key X The initial stitch screen appears again Changing the pattern length The length of one part of a satin stitch can be set to one of five sizes 1 Select a satin stitch 2 Press settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears 3 Press and arrow keys until is selected 4 P...

Page 118: ...anel X The settings screen appears 3 Press and arrow keys until is selected 4 Press OK key X The screen for mirror imaging the pattern appears 5 Press to select To return to press X The pattern is mirror imaged 6 Press OK key X The initial stitch screen appears again 1 Normal 2 Mirror imaged Memo Some of the utility and decorative patterns can be mirror imaged Mirror imaged patterns can also be co...

Page 119: ...cket appears 5 Press and until the pocket 1 through 5 where you wish to store the pattern is selected indicates an empty pocket indicates a pocket where a pattern is already stored 6 Press OK key X The contents of the selected pocket are displayed 7 Check the contents and then press OK key The contents stored in the pocket are overwritten X Saving appears while the pattern is being stored in the p...

Page 120: ...ing on the type of fabric being sewn or the sewing speed If this occurs adjust the pattern while sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used for your project 1 Attach monogramming foot N For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 41 2 Press stitch selection key in the operation panel X The screen containing the various types of stitches appears 3 Press and arrow keys ...

Page 121: ... 6 Press settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears 7 Press and arrow keys until is selected 8 Press OK key X The screen for adjusting the pattern appears 9 Press or X Make the necessary adjustments according to how the pattern is sewn Press to increase the adjustment setting Press to decrease the adjustment setting 0 Start sewing again and then check the pattern Continue ad...

Page 122: ...UTILITY STITCHES 116 GETTING READY CONTENTS SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ...

Page 123: ...Y CONTENTS SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Stitch Settings 118 Maintenance 124 Troubleshooting 126 Index 133 ...

Page 124: ... Reinforce ment No Zigzag stitch Center 7 J Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Yes Reverse No Right 8 J Beginning sewing from the right needle posi tion 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 3 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment Yes 2 point zigzag stitch 9 J Overcasting on medi umweight or stretch fabrics attaching elas tic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 ...

Page 125: ... 23 J Patchwork stitching decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fab ric such as with tricot 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No 24 J Patchwork stitching and decorative stitch ing 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 2 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No Smocking stitch 25 J Smocking stitching and decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 ...

Page 126: ...o Reinforce ment No 36 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitch ing etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No 37 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitch ing etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Yes Reinforce ment No 38 N Decorative hemming on thin mediumweig...

Page 127: ... 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforce ment No 53 A Darning thick fabrics 7 0 1 4 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 2 0 1 16 0 4 2 5 1 64 3 32 No Automatic reinforce ment No Bar tack stitch 54 A Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 0 4 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 No Automatic reinforce ment No Button sewing stitch 55 M Button sewing 3 5 1 8 2 5 4 5 3 32 3 16 No Rei...

Page 128: ...mediumweight fabrics while cutting the fabric 3 5 1 8 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforce ment No 66 S Overcasting on thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforce ment No 67 S Overcasting on medi umweight and thick fabrics while cutting the fabric 5 0 3 16 3 5 5 0 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 No Reinforce ment ...

Page 129: ...esser Foot Twin Needle Adjustable Pattern Length width Left Right Flipping Decorative stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N No Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Satin stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N Yes Yes Yes 11 12 13 14 15 16 Cross stitches 1 2 3 4 5 N No Yes Yes Pattern for making adjustment ...

Page 130: ... wet cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth Cleaning the shuttle Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the shuttle therefore it should be cleaned periodically 1 Turn off the sewing machine 2 Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you 1 Needle plate cover X The needle plate cover is removed Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise in...

Page 131: ... dust from the race and its surrounding area 1 Cleaning brush 2 Shuttle race Do not apply oil to the shuttle 6 Check that the edge of the race shelf is positioned as in step 3 and then insert the shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the spring 1 Projection 2 Spring 7 Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on 3 1 2 4 1 1 2 ...

Page 132: ...eplace the needle The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn page 36 The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew Attach the presser foot that is appro priate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 118 The upper thread tension is too tight Loos...

Page 133: ... has a burr on it Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Incorrect bobbins will not work prop erly Only use a bobbin designed spe cifically for this machine page 18 The lower thread is tangled or breaks The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed Correctly install the bobbin thread page 22 The bo...

Page 134: ...er the needle plate or in the shuttle Remove the needle plate cover and clean the shuttle page 124 A high pitched noise is made while sewing Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the shuttle Clean the shuttle page 124 The upper thread was not threaded correctly Correct the upper threading page 24 The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the ne...

Page 135: ... sew Attach the presser foot that is appro priate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew page 118 The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle page 124 The sewing lamp does not come on The sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Nothing appears in the LCD The br...

Page 136: ... buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is lowered The buttonhole bar tack or darning stitch was selected and the start stop button was pressed while the button hole lever is raised The start stop button or reverse reinforcement stitch but ton was pressed after a stitch has been deleted A pattern is being stored The bobbi...

Page 137: ...wing machine 3 Press or Adjust the brightness of the LCD so that the screens can be seen 4 Turn off the sewing machine then turn it on again Operation beep Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed a beep is sounded For a correct operation One beep is sounded If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded If the machine locks up for example because the...

Page 138: ...g can be changed so that the machine does not beep 1 Turn on the sewing machine X The LCD comes on 2 Press settings key in the operation panel X The settings screen appears 3 Press and arrow keys until is selected 4 Press OK key X The screen for changing the beep setting appears 5 Press to select To return to press X The machine is now set so that it will not beep 6 Press OK key X The initial stit...

Page 139: ...needle 38 checking patterns 111 cleaning 124 cleaning brush Cover A 125 combining patterns 109 crazy quilt stitching 90 cross stitch 108 cross wound thread 24 curves 61 cylindrical pieces 46 D darning 97 E elastic tape 86 electrical outlet 11 error messages 130 even seam allowance 63 eyelet 99 eyelet punch Cover A 79 99 F fagoting 101 features 2 feed dog position switch Cover C 93 feed dogs Cover ...

Page 140: ...Cover A 79 selecting stitching 66 settings 14 settings key Cover E 14 sewing machine help key Cover E 13 sewing machine needles 36 sewing speed 51 sewing speed controller Cover D 94 shell tuck stitch 103 shuttle 22 124 shuttle hook 125 side cutter 1 70 side view Cover C sleeves 95 smocking 102 spool cap Cover A 19 26 spool net Cover A 20 spool pin Cover B 19 start stop button Cover D 51 starting s...

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