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Page 1: ...5 8 10 16 22 PATTERN SEWING MACHINES Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...rting a Zipper 4 Special Stitches Preparation Patterns capability and graphics illustration Zig Zag Stitch Zig Zag Blindstitch Multi Stitch Zig Zag M Stitch Sandcastle Stitch Crescent Stitch Chinese D...

Page 3: ...that are quickly removed and easily replaced and a one way needle clamp that makes it impossible to put the needle in backwards Take some time to acquaint yourself with this owner s manual and your m...

Page 4: ...reading needle changing needle changing needle plate or changing presser foot etc Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other user se...

Page 5: ...INSULATED SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Servicing should be performed by an authorized ser vice representative This product is intended for household use FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES This product is...

Page 6: ...YOUR MACHINE 9 Face Plate is a removable cover protecting movable parts and sewing light 10 Sewing Light illuminates sewing area 11 Needle Clamp holds needle in machine and pre vents incorrect inserti...

Page 7: ...er Foot Lifter at the back of machine lets you raise and lower presser foot 15 Thread Cutter 24 Electrical Power Cord connects machine to your electrical outlet 25 Speed Controller regulates the sewin...

Page 8: ...ewing free motion work and darning It keeps the feed from moving fabric 4 Special Purpose Presser Foot J used for deco rative and zig zag stitching 5 Buttonhole Presser Foot L used to make four step b...

Page 9: ...t the electrical power cord plug 3 to your electrical outlet Do not operate machine without material under the presser foot as this may damage the feed and the foot RUNNING THE MACHINE The machine and...

Page 10: ...remove needle With flat side of needle to the back insert new nee dle up into clamp as far as it will go Tighten needle clamp screw securely FREE ARM SEWING Free arm sewing makes it easier to sew hard...

Page 11: ...ctions below Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you Raise presser foot using presser foot lifter in back of machine Push toe of presser foot 1 up until it snaps off the...

Page 12: ...g it toward you and to the right To replace presser foot with shank hook shank around the presser bar and tighten presser foot screw ATTACHING FEED COVER F The feed cover keeps the feed from moving th...

Page 13: ...gling Lead thread from spool and snap into thread guide post 3 Wind thread clockwise around front of bobbin winder tension disc 4 Pass thread end from inside through small hole in rim of bobbin Place...

Page 14: ...below Raise presser foot lifter Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you Place spool of thread on spool pin 1 Slide spool cap 2 firmly over the rim of the spool to prevent...

Page 15: ...hest position Open slide plate and remove bobbin 1 Pull 4 10cm of thread from replacement bobbin and insert bobbin into case as shown 2 Holding bobbin in place guide thread into notch 1 and then into...

Page 16: ...ld needle thread with left hand Turn hand wheel slowly toward you lowering nee dle into hole in plate 2 Continue to do this until needle rises above needle plate Pull gently on needle thread and bring...

Page 17: ...dial with the dot above the dial For instance to sew a Zig zag stitch align the number 6 with the dot If your machine has 16 or 22 patterns it will indicate patterns by pattern indicator Select a patt...

Page 18: ...s To adjust the length of your stitches slide the stitch length lever to the left or right ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION Having selected the correct needle and thread combi nation for the fabric being used...

Page 19: ...that can be easily removed PLACING FABRIC UNDER PRESSER FOOT To place fabric under presser foot raise presser foot lifter 1 to its up position 2 where it locks in place The lifter can be raised and he...

Page 20: ...crosslines on slide plate Line up fabric with extended guidelines on needle plate and stitch seam slowing speed as you approach corner When bottom of fabric reaches cornering crosslines 2 on slide pla...

Page 21: ...ng widths for leaves and petals Lengthen stitches by moving the hoop faster or slower INSERTING A ZIPPER The zipper package will provide complete instructions for inserting zippers RECOMMENDED SETTING...

Page 22: ...anywhere from 2 to 4 When sewing special color coded stitches The length MUST be set in the 3 1 2 to 4 area ADJUSTING THREAD TENSION Some Special Stitch patterns may require looser thread ten sion tha...

Page 23: ...ch Zig Zag Zig Zag Blindstich Multistitch M Stitch Crescent Solid Scallop Chinese Dynasty Arrowhead Privet Bunting Sandcastle Stretch Overedge Fagoting Ric Rac Straight Stretch Slant Overedge Honeycom...

Page 24: ...to finish seam edges of fabrics that are likely to unravel Sew seams as desired trim and press open RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Zig Zag Stitch Stitch Width Stitch Length Foot General Purpos...

Page 25: ...to get desired stitch appearance Block Monogramming Lightly trace letters on right side of fabric RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Zig Zag Stitch Stitch Width Stitch Length Foot Special Purpose J...

Page 26: ...em beyond fold 2 as shown Pin or baste all layers in place Position the hem under the presser foot with the soft fold resting against wall of the guide Be sure the flange of the guide is between the s...

Page 27: ...together and baste lining to wrong side of fabric RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Multi Stitch Zig Zag Stitch Width Stitch Length Foot Special Purpose J Needle Plate General Purpose A Place tear...

Page 28: ...rie and chil dren s wear Cut lace to desired size Pin lace to right side of fabric where desired RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection M Stitch Sandcastle Stitch Width Stitch Length Foot Special Purpo...

Page 29: ...d many household items Sew Seams in usual manner and press Mark stitching lines of fabric where desired RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Crescent Stitch Chinese Dynasty Stitch Solid Scallop Stitc...

Page 30: ...border design BORDER DESIGN Sew seams in usual manner and press Mark stitching lines on fabric where desired RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Arrow Stitch Bunting Stitch Privet Stitch Width Stit...

Page 31: ...fabric just above top of hem edge RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Wizard Random Ric Rac Stitch Width Stitch Length Foot Special Purpose J Needle Plate General Purpose A Adjust balance if necessa...

Page 32: ...sh your seam RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Stretch Overedge Stitch Stitch Width Stitch Length Foot Special Purpose J Needle Plate General Purpose A Adjust balance if necessary Position trimmed...

Page 33: ...ne to free arm sewing RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Ric Rac Straight Stretch Stitch Stitch Width Stitch Length Foot Special Purpose J Needle Plate General Purpose A Adjust balance if necessary...

Page 34: ...3mm apart onto a sheet of tissue paper for support Position center of work under center of presser foot RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Road Runner Stitch Fagoting Stitch Stitch Width Stitch Len...

Page 35: ...ot Special Purpose J Needle Plate General Purpose A Sew rows of straight stitches 1 4 apart across area to be smocked Pull thread evenly gathering fabric Tie ends of every two rows of stitching togeth...

Page 36: ...and rein forcing your edges Sew seams in usual manner and press RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Stitch Selection Slant Overedge Stitch Seagull Stitch Stitch Width Stitch Length Foot Special Purpose J Needle Plat...

Page 37: ...rment Lower the presser foot and slip the paper out from under the foot This will prevent the teeth on the underside of the foot from picking and pulling the fabric Recommended Settings Stitch Selecti...

Page 38: ...er or small sharp scissors ADJUSTING BALANCE OF BUTTONHOLE If the two stitching sides of your buttonhole are unequal turn the stitch balance ring 7 located behind the selector dial On some heavy weigh...

Page 39: ...d slide out from under foot TO REMOVE BOBBIN CASE With a small screwdriver turn lever 2 back as far as it will go Lift out bobbin case TO REPLACE THE BOBBIN CASE Guide forked end 3 of bobbin case unde...

Page 40: ...lb the face plate must first be removed Loosen and remove screw 1 Slide face plate down and away from machine TO REMOVE THE LIGHT BULB Push bulb up into socket 2 and turn to the left to unlock bulb pi...

Page 41: ...ften you clean it depends on how often you use it Using the lint brush remove lint or dust from presser bar needle bar bobbin case if there is a lot of lint in this area remove the bobbin case for cle...

Page 42: ...properly set Are accessories correct for application Bobbin Winding Difficulties Is thread unwinding freely from spool Is bobbin winder engaged Is thread end securely held at start of wind Upper Thre...

Page 43: ...5 Even Feed Foot M is used for sewing hard to feed pile stretch and bonded fabrics Also excellent for plaids stripes and topstitching 6 Overedge Foot use with Overedge Stretch Stitch for seams in str...

Page 44: ...brics Heavy overcoatings dungaree upholstery fabrics canvas All Weights decorative topstitching Synthetic Knits and Stretch Fabrics polyester doubleknit nylon tricot jersey cire panne velvet bonded fa...

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