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Page 3: ...grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong pl...

Page 4: ...obbin 16 Threading the Machine 17 Built in Needle Threader 18 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread 19 BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing 20 Starting to Sew 20 Securing Seams 20 Cutting Threads 20 Changing Se...

Page 5: ...lay Value set keys Extension table Accessory storage Needle threader Thread cutter Face cover Thread tension dial Thread take up lever Needle clamp screw Needle bar thread guide Needle Presser foot Ho...

Page 6: ...holder small 822019509 7 Spool pin 660005010 8 Extra spool pin 625031500 9 Bobbin X 3 1 set on the machine 102261000 10 Needle set 639804000 11 Seam ripper Buttonhole opener 647808009 12 Lint brush 80...

Page 7: ...the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do...

Page 8: ...sion table inserting the tab into the slot until the table snaps into the machine w Tab e Slot Accessory storage Accessories are stored inside the extension table r Accessory storage q Foot control De...

Page 9: ...s When following stitch patterns are selected w Auto lock button When following stitch patterns are selected Press the auto lock button to sew a locking stitch immediately The machine will automatical...

Page 10: ...en light r is lit at the pattern selection mode The stitch pattern number will increase or decrease by 1 each time you press the value set keys t To select the desired stitch pattern press the value s...

Page 11: ...wer switch before detaching or attaching foot holder Removing the foot holder Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver q Setscrew w Foot holder e Screwdriver Attaching the...

Page 12: ...mber of fabric layers type of stitch q w e r r q w t e Tension is too loose The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of the fabric and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a higher number...

Page 13: ...ide bottom side of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side top side of the fabric Results vary with fabric thread and sewing conditions q...

Page 14: ...or a loose screw may cause machine malfunction or needle to break Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise Remove the needle from the needle clamp Insert a new needle into the need...

Page 15: ...read and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so the fabric will not be marred Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread Always...

Page 16: ...r plate Lift out the bobbin q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin Extra spool pin Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working...

Page 17: ...t Bobbin mark b With the free end of the thread held in your hand start the machine Stop the machine when it has wound a few layers and then cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin n Start the...

Page 18: ...the front notch of the bobbin holder Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades r Front notch t Tension spring blade c Continue to draw the thread lightly until the threa...

Page 19: ...c Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the take up lever and down into the eye of take up lever y Eye of take up lever v Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left u...

Page 20: ...Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go q Needle up down button w Threader knob v Pull the thread through the needle eye c Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustrat...

Page 21: ...edle thread lightly with your left hand x Turn the power switch on Press the needle up down button twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread q Needle up down button c Pull both...

Page 22: ...erse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button q Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern 02 or locking stit...

Page 23: ...q Center needle position w Seam guide e Cornering guide w q e r Turning Square Corners When sewing with fabric edge at 5 8 seam guide to turn a square corner so that sewing continues at same distance...

Page 24: ...position value appears q Mode key w Green light Altering the Needle Drop Position The needle drop position can be altered for straight stitch patterns 01 to 05 Press the sign on the value set key e t...

Page 25: ...g automatically q Reverse button This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stit...

Page 26: ...eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat Use this stitch for seaming fine fabrics Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern 06 w Thread ten...

Page 27: ...the sign on the value set key e to increase the stitch width Press the sign on the value set key e to decrease the stitch width q Mode key w Green light e Value set key r Stitch width The stitch width...

Page 28: ...ing tears Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern 07 w Thread tension dial 3 to 7 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 q w e Variety of Overcasting Stitches 4 q w e The zigzag stitch is used on the...

Page 29: ...titch pattern 11 w Thread tension dial 3 to 7 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 w e q w e q This stitch is excellent for sewing fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two row...

Page 30: ...dwheel toward you to lower the needle at the start mark c Push the buttonhole foot to the rear until it stops Make sure there is no gap between the slider and the stopper aligning marks on the stopper...

Page 31: ...ending point Press the reverse button Start the sewing again The machine will sew the rear bartack and locking stitches and stop automatically w n m o 0 0 Raise the presser foot lifter Remove the fab...

Page 32: ...t e Value set key r Buttonhole width NOTE The buttonhole density can be adjusted from 0 2 to 0 8 Altering the buttonhole width Press the mode key q once The green light w is lit at the stitch width ad...

Page 33: ...he garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot q Spur w Forks e Cord x Start the machine and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord R...

Page 34: ...n Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper length This is the overall opening size q Right side of the fabric w 1 cm 3 8 e Opening size r Zipper length t End of the zipper opening Zipper Sewing q Stitch pattern 01...

Page 35: ...r the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom e...

Page 36: ...f the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 0 0 7 1 cm 3 8 CAUTION Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached n Stitch thro...

Page 37: ...cs x Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the folded edge when the needle comes over the extreme left side Lower the presser foot Adjust the needle drop position if necessary c Sew slowly...

Page 38: ...ust the stitch width if necessary q Mode key w Stitch width adjust to span of holes Stitch several times After you finish sewing cut the thread but leave 4 10 cm of threads at the end Pull the bobbin...

Page 39: ...r the remains of gathering rows q x Sew two rows of straight stitches 1 4 0 6 cm apart Knot the threads at the beginning c Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric v Knot the threads at...

Page 40: ...ge e Right needle drop position If you sew rows of shell tuck space the rows at least 5 8 1 5 cm apart You can also sew shell tuck on knits or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction e w w e q q w z...

Page 41: ...e needle at the outer edge of the applique Raise the foot and pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction Adjusting the stitch width Select pattern 18 Press the mode key e to sel...

Page 42: ...ion dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 w e q Drawn work uses the same method as fringing Choose a firm woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily z Carefully cut the fab...

Page 43: ...o edges to paper or tear backing 0 3 0 4 cm 1 8 apart Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side After sewing is finished tear away the paper q 0 3 0 4 cm 1 8 w P...

Page 44: ...other edge pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly q 1 cm 3 8 w Knotted thread Set the thread tension to 3 6 and select a smocking stitch pattern Sew the smocking stitch pattern betwe...

Page 45: ...and guide the fabric when you sew with decorative stitches Use a tear way backing if necessary Decorative Stitches q Stitch pattern 24 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F...

Page 46: ...hook cover plate by sliding the hook cover plate release button to the right Take out the bobbin Brush out dust and lint You may also use a vacuum cleaner z Remove the setscrews on the needle plate wi...

Page 47: ...ing due to overload Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart Turn the power switch OFF Remove tangled threads around take up lever hook race The machine does not work properly due to a problem in the c...

Page 48: ...cs and synthetics 4 The needle thread is not threaded properly 5 A poor quality needle is used Page 12 Page 13 Use the stretch stitch needle Page 17 Change the needle Seam puckering 1 The needle threa...

Page 49: ...47 Stitch Chart...

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