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Operating Instructions

 (cont’d)

Bobbin Winding

1.  Pull the handwheel (1) out.

2.  Draw the thread from the spool 

and guide the thread around the 

bobbin winder thread guide (2).

3.  Insert the thread through the hole 

in the bobbin (3) from the inside to 

the outside. Put the bobbin on the 

bobbin winder spindle.

4.  Push it to the right.

5.  With the free end of the thread 

held in your hand, depress the 

foot control. Stop the machine 

when it has made a few turns and 

cut the thread (5) close to the hole 

in the bobbin.

6.  Depress the foot control again. 

When the bobbin (6) is fully 

wound, stop the machine. Return 

the bobbin winder spindle to its 

original position by moving the 

spindle to the left, and cut the 

thread.

7.  Push the handwheel (7) back into 

the original 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 
direction of arrow

.

Pull the thread into 

the bobbin case 

slot.

Draw the thread under 

the tension spring and
into the delivery 

eye, 

leaving about 4

"

 of 

free thread.

Threading the Machine

First, raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward 

you. Next, raise the presser foot. Then place a spool on the spool pin as shown, 

with thread coming from back of the spool.

1.  Draw the thread into 

thread guide (1) using 

both hands.

2.  While holding the 

thread near spool, 

draw thread down into 

the tension area and 

then around the check 

spring holder (2).

3.  Firmly draw the thread 

up and through the 

take-up lever (3) from 

right to left.

4.  Then draw the thread 

down and slip it into 

needle bar thread 

guide (4) on the left.

5.  Thread the needle eye 

(5) from front to back.

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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