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Parts & Features

Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety 
feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit a polarized 
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it 
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in 
any way. 

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

1.  A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from  

becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2.  Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may 

be used if care is exercised in their use.

3.  If a long detachable power cord or extension cord is used: 

•  The marked electrical rating of the detachable power supply cord or extension 

cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

•   If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be the same 

type 3-wire.

•  The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop 

or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Important Safeguards

 (cont’d)

15.  Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle 

area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin 
or changing the presser foot, and the like.

16.  Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing 

covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this 
manual.

17.  Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in 

direct sunlight.

18.  Dispose of this appliance in accordance with local regulations.

1.  Reverse stitch button

2.  Pattern selector dial

3.  Stitch length dial

4.  Bobbin winder stopper

5.  Bobbin winder spindle

6.  Spool pins

7.  Bobbin winder thread guide

8.  Thread guide

9.  Thread take-up lever

10.  Thread tension dial

11.  Face cover

12.  Needle plate

13.  Extension table

14.  Presser foot holder

15.  Needle clamp

16.  Needle

17.  Presser foot

18.  Carrying handle

19.  Handwheel

20.  Power switch

21.  Machine socket

22.  Free arm

23.  Presser foot lifter

24.  Foot control

Summary of Contents for JW12

Page 1: ...No 724723 120V 60Hz 15W Wards com 1 888 557 3848 Montgomery Ward Customer Service 1112 7Th Avenue Monroe WI 53566 8 00 am to Midnight Monday through Friday Wards com 1 888 557 3848 Sewing Machine Fre...

Page 2: ...ment or returning the product 5 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause personal injury or damage to the appliance 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Never drop or insert a...

Page 3: ...be the same type 3 wire The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over Important Safeguards cont d...

Page 4: ...a chine unattended attaching or removing parts Do not place anything on the foot control causing the machine to run inadvertently Operating Instructions cont d Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lif...

Page 5: ...be consistent Never use a bent or blunt needle Changing 1 Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you 2 Lower the presser foot 3 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise 4...

Page 6: ...position Note Return the bobbin winder spindle when the machine stops Operating Instructions cont d Bobbin Case Threading Place the bobbin into the bobbin case Make sure the thread unwinds in the dir...

Page 7: ...g on the sewing materials layers of fabric and sewing method For an ideal zigzag stitch the bob bin thread does not show on the right side top side of the fabric and the needle thread shows slightly o...

Page 8: ...attern is uneven turn the stitch length dial in the direc tion of to compress it or to expand it Operating Instructions cont d Reverse Stitch Button To sew in reverse keep the reverse stitch button de...

Page 9: ...tches 6 Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric drawing the threads to the back 7 Cut the threads with the thread cutter 1 The threads are now the right length to begin sewing the next seam How t...

Page 10: ...ch length 0 5 4 Turn the pattern selector between the zigzag stitch C and straight stitch left position B to adjust the stitch width How to Use cont d Utility Stitching Tricot Stitch This stitch is us...

Page 11: ...ed as a decorative topstitch Decorative Stitching Shell Tuck 1 Pattern selector G 2 Presser foot Zigzag foot 3 Thread tension 6 8 4 Stitch length 2 3 1 Use a lightweight fabric tricot for example 2 Fo...

Page 12: ...wind it around the shank 3 Bring the needle thread to the wrong side bottom side and knot 4 After button sewing is completed remove the darning plate Appliqu 1 Pattern selector C 2 Presser foot Zigzag...

Page 13: ...r buttonhole Stop sewing at a left stitch 4 Set the pattern selector dial at Sew 5 stitches Stop sewing at a right stitch 5 Set the pattern selector dial at Sew until you reach the back marking of the...

Page 14: ...ing Care Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Hook WARNING Turn the power switch to OFF and unplug the machine before dismantling or cleaning the machine WARNING Do not dismantle the machine other than as...

Page 15: ...ush and turn to the right Thread Needle Guide In general fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics and thicker threads and needles are used for sewing heavy fabrics Always test thread...

Page 16: ...wn to the rear when sewing has finished Needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn Page 8 Page 8 Page 8 Page 13 Page 16 17 Page 29 Skipped stitches Needle is incorrectly inserted Needle is bent or b...

Page 17: ...8 557 3848 Montgomery Ward Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase Within this warranty period Montgomery Ward will re...

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