JUKI HZL-60 Instruction Manual Download Page 38

While lightly holding the end of
upper thread and start sewing.

Note:

Gently feed the fabric by hand.

Before stopping, the machine
will automatically sew a
reinforcement stitch after the
buttonhole is sewn.

Pull the buttonhole lever all the
way down and position it behind
the bracket on the buttonhole
foot.

Select the buttonhole stitch.
Adjust the stitch width and the
stitch length to the desired
width and density.
Position the fabric under the
presser foot with the front end
of the buttonhole mark aligned
with the center line on the
buttonhole foot.

Starting

point

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Summary of Contents for HZL-60

Page 1: ...NUAL Attention Please read this instruction manual before using the machine as it contains important operational and safety information Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer to it at anytime while operating the machine ...

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Page 3: ...y attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual 3 Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air op...

Page 4: ...let and use it after a while Contact your nearest dealer if it still occurs 20 Don t use the machine if it s wet or in humid environment 21 22 Never place anything on the foot control 23 The machine must only be used with foot controller type 24 25 The sewing machine is equipped with a LED lamp If the LED lamp is broken it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid...

Page 5: ...sure safe operation of the sewing machine and to prevent possible risk of injury to the user and other people Warning marks are used for different purposes as described below WARNING Indicates that there is a possible risk of death or serious injury if this mark is ignored and the sewing machine is used in a wrong manner CAUTION Indicates the operation etc which can cause a possible risk of person...

Page 6: ... The operating temperature of the sewing machine is between 5ºC and 40ºC Do not use the sewing machine under the direct sunlight near the burning things such as a stove and candle or in a humid place By so doing the temperature in the interior portion of the sewing machine can rise or the coating of the power cord can melt causing fire or electrical shock When the sewing machine is soiled put a sm...

Page 7: ...read 23 Buttons of the machine 24 27 Start stop button 1 24 Reverse button 2 25 Auto Lock Stop button 3 25 Needle up down position button 4 25 Speed limiting adjustment lever 5 25 Stitch width adjustment lever 6 26 Stitch length adjustment lever 7 27 Pattern selection buttons 8 27 Sewing table 11 Connecting the machine 13 Adjusting presser foot pressure 19 Pattern chart 28 Thread tension 29 USEFUL...

Page 8: ... fabrics 40 Darning stitch 41 42 Zipper insertion 43 44 inserting a centered zipper 43 inserting a side zipper 44 Narrow hemming 45 Cording 46 single cording 46 triple cording 46 Satin stitch sewing 47 Quilting 47 Scalloping 48 Gathering 49 Smocking 50 Free motion darning embroidery and monogramming 51 52 Darning 51 Embroidery 52 Monogramming 52 Fagoting 53 Patchworkstich 53 Twin needle 54 Walking...

Page 9: ...PPENDIX Warning functions 56 Warning beeping sound 56 Return bobbin winder spindle to left 56 Maintenance 57 58 Cleaning the sewing machine surface 57 Cleaning the hook 58 Trouble shooting guide 59 60 9 ...

Page 10: ...Tension dial 12 Bobbin winder spindle 13 Bobbin winder stopper 14 Stitch width adjustment lever 15 Stitch length adjustment lever 16 Pattern selection buttons 17 Stitch pattern plate 18 Hole for 19 Handwheel 20 Main power switch 21 Main plug socket 22 Foot controller connector 23 Horizontal spool pin 24 Bobbin thread guide 25 Presser foot pressure 26 Upper thread guide 27 Handle 28 Presser foot li...

Page 11: ...foot 25 Walking foot 26 Twin needle Power cord 18 Foot controller 19 Hard case Standard presser foot Blind stitch foot Decorate stitch foot Spool cap Spool cap Auxiliary spool pin Note Accessories are stored inside the accessory box Optional accessories are not supplied with this machine they are however available as special accessories from your local dealer The styrofoam inside the hard case is ...

Page 12: ...foot APPLICATION PRESSER FOOT General sewing Patchwork stitches Decorative stitching Smocking Fagoting etc PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION Inserting zippers Blind stitch foot F Blind hem stitching Satin stitch sewing Button sewing Decorate stitch foot A NEEDLE NEEDLE Hemmer foot K Optional Narrow hemming Gathering foot Optional Gathering Straight stitch foot P Optional Quilting Cording foot M Optional Co...

Page 13: ...tention Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is off O when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts Polarized plug information Foot Control This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other to reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit ful...

Page 14: ... or the Start stop button to start winding the bobbin 8 After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin Continue filling the bobbin until it is full Once the spool is full it rotates slowly Release the pedal or stop the machine Push the bobbin winder spindle to left 9 Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin Winding the bobbin Note When the b...

Page 15: ...bobbin the needle and presser foot must be fully raised Pull the thread through the slit A With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from A to B Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from B to C To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the cutting off blade at point C Close the bo...

Page 16: ...pass the thread from right to the left through the slotted eye of the take up lever and then downwards again 7 Pass the thread behind the flat horizontal thread guide Guide the thread through the wire loop Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front to rear and pull out about 10 cm of thread Use the needle threader to thread the needle On the next page spool cap spool cap spool cap Th...

Page 17: ...e hook pin passes through the needle eye Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly The hook will turn and pass the thread through the needle eye forming a loop Pull the thread through the needle eye Take the thread in front of the needle Using the needle threader Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot Attention Turn power switch to the off position O 17 ...

Page 18: ...ou counterclockwise lowering then raising the needle 2 Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole The bobbin thread will come up in a loop 3 Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot Raising up the lower thread 18 ...

Page 19: ...c loosen the pressure by turning the screw counterclockwise to move the screw upward and the pressure decreased If kept turning the screw it could be take out By that time just turn the screw clockwise it could be locked back and readjust the pressure For heavy fabric tighten the pressure by turning the screw clockwise to move the screw downward and the pressure increased Once screw could not be m...

Page 20: ... of wear and causing problems Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions A Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back B Insert the needle as far up as it will go Needles must be in perfect condition Problems can occur with Bent needles Blunt needles Damaged points 20 ...

Page 21: ...ctly above the pin d Press the black lever e Lower the presser foot holder b and the presser foot f will engage automatically Raise the presser foot bar a Remove and Attach the presser foot holder b as illustrated Attach the edge quilting guide g in the slot as illustrated Adjust according to need for hems pleats etc Removing the presser foot 1 Attaching the presser foot 2 Removing and Attaching t...

Page 22: ...sewing table off the machine the feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base in back of the sewing machine Sliding the lever to the b will lower the feed dog for example during button sewing If you wish to continue sewing normally slide the lever to the a in order to raise the feed dogs The feed dog will not rise up if you do not turn the handwheel even if the lever is slid to the right Make...

Page 23: ... cottons voile serge silk muslin Qiana interlocks cotton knits tricot jerseys crepes woven polyester shirt blouse fabrics Light duty thread in cotton nylon polyester or cotton wrapped polyester Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results Always use the same thread...

Page 24: ... start running when Start stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning of the sewing The sewing speed can be controlled by the speed limiting adjustment lever This way you may operate the machine without foot control Color of button indicates machine status Ready to start and or while sewing Not ready to start Presser foot is not...

Page 25: ...1 40 are selected press the Auto stop button the machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop The function will be cancelled if you press the button once again or select another pattern Reverse button 2 When the patterns 01 16 21 40 are selected the machine will sew reverse or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed The...

Page 26: ...ever The LED indicator next to the lever will blink and beep 1 time to indicate the setting is at the auto position When the setting is at the auto position you can manually change the width according to your preference Starting at the auto position slide the lever to the left or right to locate each potential adjustment At each manual adjustment point the LED will blink 3 times and beep once For ...

Page 27: ...sition you can manually change the length according to your preference Starting at the auto position slide the lever to the left or right to locate each potential adjustment At each manual adjustment point the LED will blink 3 times and beep once To shorten the stitch length slide the lever to left For a longer stitch length slide the lever to right The stitch length can be adjusted between 0 0 4 ...

Page 28: ...2 5 2 0 1 0 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 0 1 0 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 2 0 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 1 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 5 1 5 2 5 1 0 3 0 1 5 2 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 5 0 0 4 5 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 0 3 4 5 0 3 4 5 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 5 4 5 0 5 4 5 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 5 3 0 ...

Page 29: ... you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing Turn dial to higher number Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing Turn dial to lower number Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing Rev...

Page 30: ...le as a pivot and turn the fabric 5 Lower the presser foot and resume sewing Reverse Free arm Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam Press the reverse button and sew 4 5 stitches The machine will sew forward when the button is released Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs Useful skills 5 1 2 3 4 30 ...

Page 31: ... of an increased thickness lower the needle and raise the presser foot Press the toe of the foot and push in the black button then lower the foot and continue sewing The black button releases automatically after sewing few stitches You also can place another piece of fabric with the same thickness at the back of the seam Or support the presser foot while feeding by hand and sewing toward the folde...

Page 32: ...nerally speaking the thicker the fabric thread and needle the longer the stitch should be Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is 7 0 however the width can be reduced on any patterns The width increases as you slide the stitch width adjustment lever from 0 0 7 0 The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch l...

Page 33: ...t is good for joining durable fabric such as denims These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams Triple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for firm fabrics like denim poplin duck etc Stretch stitches Straight stretch stitch Straight stitch 03 04 08 A T 03 04 08 08 33 ...

Page 34: ...sting foot Overcasting stitches Attention The overcasting foot should be used to sew with patterns 05 and 08 only and do not set the stitch width narrower than 5 0 It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and width Using the standard presser foot Change the presser foot to the T Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle...

Page 35: ... the fabric under the foot Turn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left It should just pierce the fold of the fabric If it does not adjust the stitch width accordingly Adjust the guide b by turning the knob a so that the guide just rests against the fold Sew slowly guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide Turn over the fabric Fold the fabric as illu...

Page 36: ...l to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button Before sewing press the Auto lock button to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the beginning and at the end of the stitch If a shank is required ex sew on coats or jackets place a darning needle on top of the button and sew Pull end of the upper thread to the wrong side of the fabric then tie it with the b...

Page 37: ...hole foot then pull out the button holder plate and insert the button The size of the buttonhole is determined by the button inserted in the button plate The thread should be passed through the hole in the presser foot then be placed under the foot 3 0 7 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 5 5 0 3 1 0 5 5 7 0 0 3 1 0 D 17 18 19 Note Before sewing a buttonhole on your project practice on a scrap piece of the same type o...

Page 38: ... buttonhole is sewn Pull the buttonhole lever all the way down and position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot Select the buttonhole stitch Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density Position the fabric under the presser foot with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the center line on the buttonhole foot Starting point 38 ...

Page 39: ...enter of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any stitches on either side Use a pin as a stopper at the bar tack so you do not cut too much 17 18 19 Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown Attention After sewing the buttonholes raise the buttonhole lever all the way up to its original position for other sewing 39 ...

Page 40: ...ds to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves then temporarily tie them there Lower the presser foot and start sewing Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread Once sewing is completed pull the gimp thread gently to remove any slack then trim off any excess It is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric Note Making a buttonhole on stretch ...

Page 41: ...pper fabric and the under fabric together Select the needle position Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear Darning stitch Pull the button holder to rear Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot to the desired length 3 5 7 0 1 0 2 0 D 20 The size of one darn cycle is variable However the maximum stitch length is 2 6cm 1 inch and the maximum stitch width is 7mm 9 32 inch a The leng...

Page 42: ... or cross sew to get better sewing result Darning stitches are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm 1 16 inch in front of the area to be darned and then lower the presser foot lever 23 2mm Note When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size...

Page 43: ...titch length to maximum set the tension below 2 and baste the remaining length of the fabric Press open the seam allowance Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line Baste the zipper tape Attach the zipper foot Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper Attach the left side of the presser foot pin t...

Page 44: ... in reverse to lock Increase the stitch length to maximum set the tension below 2 and baste the remaining length of the fabric Fold back to the left seam allowance Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3mm 1 8 inch fold Attach the zipper foot Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the...

Page 45: ...e spiral opening of Move fabric back and forth until the fold forms a scroll shape rolled hemming foot Lower the presser foot and start sewing slowly guiding the raw edge of the fabric in front of the evenly into the scroll of the foot rolled hemming foot Narrow hemming The accessory is optional It is not included with this machine rolled hemming foot K 3 5 1 5 3 0 00 The is used to stitch the nar...

Page 46: ...ate a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims Pearl cotton knitting yarn embroidery floss lace thread fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording Triple cording Mark the design on the fabric Insert three cords into the grooves of the foot from the right side opening Place the cord under the grooves of the cording foot and pull the cord abo...

Page 47: ... desired length and width When sewing very thin fabrics it is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric Note 3 5 7 0 0 5 1 0 The accessory is optional It is not included with this machine Straight stitch foot 3 5 1 0 3 0 Quilting Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching Insert the quilt guide ...

Page 48: ...s of blouses and to decorate the edges of projects Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric Trim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitches For better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn T A 34 22 48 ...

Page 49: ...he waistband on a dress bodice The Gathering foot accessory is optional It is not included with this machine Note When testing machine for adjustments to achieve desired fullness work with 10 increments of the fabric trims or elastic This makes it easier to determine the adjustments and how much change is needed for your project Always test on your project fabric and on the same grainline as will ...

Page 50: ...ure the threads at the other end Reduce the tension if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams Pull out the basting 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 Bobbin thread T A 26 16 Basting 50 ...

Page 51: ...over the hole in a constant and continuous movement Turn the work by 1 4 and sew over the first stitching moving the work slower over the hole to separate the threads and not form big gaps between the threads Darning Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and...

Page 52: ...You will get longer stitches by moving the hoop faster and shorter stitches by moving the hoop more slowly Secure with a reinforcement stitches at the end by press Auto lock button Monogramming Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired Sew at a constant speed moving the hoop slowly along the lettering When the letter is finished Secure with a reinforcement stitches at...

Page 53: ...ded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm 1 8 inch and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water soluble stabilizer sheet Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing After sewing remove the paper Patchworkstich T Thin paper Basting T A 14 14 15 16 26 Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting It is used on blouses and children...

Page 54: ...s proceed slowly and make sure to maintain a low speed to insure quality stitching Twin needle Thread each needle separately Note Make sure that the two threads used to thread the twin needle are of the same weight You can use one or two colors Note When sewing with twin needle always proceed slowly and make sure to maintain a low speed to insure quality stitching Select a stitch pattern and start...

Page 55: ...lways try to sew first without the walking foot accessory which should be used only when necessary It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard regular foot on your machine Your sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on a wide range of fabrics from delicate chiffons to multiple layers of denim The Walking Foot accessory equalizes the feedi...

Page 56: ...the machine completely In order to restart the sewing machine you will have to turn the on off switch to the OFF position and then ON again Return bobbin winder spindle to left If you press any button on the machine when the bobbin is full or the bobbin winder spindle is in the right position then the machine will beep 3 times as a warning Return the bobbin winder spindle to the left position It m...

Page 57: ...surface After cleaning it once in this way wipe the surface again with a dry cloth Attention Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen and sewing machine surface otherwise injury or electrical shock may result Attention This machine is equipped with a 100mW LED lamp If lamp replacement is needed please contact nearest authorized retailer 57 ...

Page 58: ...bbin case with a brush Also clean them using a soft dry cloth Remove the needle plate cover and bobbin Cleaning the hook If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance Attention 58 ...

Page 59: ... is not correctly threaded 3 Needle fabric thread combination is wrong 4 Thread tension is wrong 1 The needle is too thick for the fabric 2 The stitch length is adjusted wrong 3 The thread tension is too tight 16 29 23 20 16 20 15 15 20 20 23 21 16 20 20 23 28 23 28 29 16 15 23 29 23 26 29 1 Select a finer needle 2 Readjust the stitch length 3 Loosen the thread tension 1 Check the threading 2 Thre...

Page 60: ... Lower the presser foot lifter 4 Return the bobbin winder spindle to the left position Remove the upper thread and bobbin case turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread remands 1 Fluff or oil have collected on the hook or needle bar 2 The needle is damaged 1 Clean the hook and feed dog as described 2 Replace the needle 1 Poor quality thread 2 The bobbin case is thread...

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