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Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

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Foot Holder

Remove:

Remove the thumb screw (1) by 

turning it counterclockwise with 

a screwdriver.

Attach:

1.  Match the hole in the foot 

holder (2) with the threaded 

hole in the presser bar (3). 

2.  Fit the thumb screw (1) into 

the hole. 

3.  Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise with screwdriver.

Needles

Before changing needles, confirm that they are not bent or warped. Place the 

flat side of the needle on something flat (needle plate, glass etc.). The clearance 

between the needle and flat surface should 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.  Remove the needle from the 

clamp.

5.  Insert the new needle into the 

clamp with the flat side away from 

you.

6.  Push it up as far as it will go and 

tighten the clamp screw firmly with 

the screwdriver.

Spool Pins

The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed it to the ma-

chine. To use, pull the spool pin up. Push down to store.

Bobbin Case

Inserting or removing:

Open hook cover (1).

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. Take out the bobbin case by 
holding the latch (2). Insert the bobbin case by placing the horn (3) into the recess 
of the hook race.

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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