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Maintenance

Trouble

Cause

Countermeasure

Page

The fabric

wrinkles /

puckers

The tension of the upper

thread is too tight

Adjust the thread tension

The machine is incorrectly

threaded

Rethread the machine

16-19

Needle is too thick for the

fabric

Use a finer needle to suit the

fabric

The needle is burred

Insert a new needle

Stretch fabric is being sewn

Use the ball point needle

Lower thread

showing on

the top of the

fabric

Incorrect bobbin threading

Rethread the bobbin correctly

16, 17

The tension of the upper

thread is too tight

Adjust the thread tension

Incorrect plastic bobbin used

or a metal bobbin is used

Only use the designated

TOYOTA bobbin

Upper thread

showing on

the under

side of the

fabric

The tension of the upper

thread is too loose

Adjust the thread tension

Incorrect upper threading

(not threaded through the

thread guide)

Rethread the upper thread

correctly

18, 19

The needle

cannot be

threaded with

the needle

threader

The needle position is too

low

Turn the handwheel so that the

line is at the top

Needle no. 9/65 is being

used

Use needle sizes 11/75 to

16/100

Needle incorrectly inserted

Insert the needle correctly

The needle is bent

Use a straight needle

Threading of the needle bar

thread guide incorrect

Rethread the needle bar thread

guide correctly

If the above treatments do not solve the

problem, contact the service center as

described in your warranty.
When calling for service, please note the

MODEL and SERIES that are inscribed

on the back of your sewing machine.

SP100 SERIES / SERIE MODEL / MODELE

Manufacturer/ : ZHEJIANG AISIN ELITE
Fabricant

MACHINERY & ELECTRIC

CO.,

LTD.P.R.C.

Importer/ :

Importateur

MADE IN P. R. C. / FABRIQUE A P.R.C.

Designed and engineered by
AISIN SEIKI JAPAN

Summary of Contents for SP100 Series

Page 1: ...refully before use and always follow the instructions Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference If you give the sewing machine to someone else also give them this instruction manual HOME USE SEWING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ulling up the lower thread 22 Application of each stitch pattern 23 Changing the presser foot 24 Changing the needle 26 Relationship between the needle thread and fabric and adjusting the thread tension 27 Sewing Straight stitching and reverse sewing 28 Zigzag sewing 32 Adjusting thread tension 33 Buttonhole sewing 34 Overcasting 37 Zipper insertion 38 Blind hem stitching 40 Maintenance Feed dog a...

Page 3: ...aution Warning Incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury Incorrect operation could result in injury or damage to the machine Symbol explanation Caution Never modify the power cord and protect it from damage and excessive bending or twisting 3RZHU FRUG GDPDJH FRXOG UHVXOW LQ HOHFWULF VKRFN RU UH Warning Do not use outdoors RLQJ VR FRXOG UHVXOW LQ HOHFWULF VKRFN RU UH Do not operat...

Page 4: ...efore operating the sewing machine Not doing so could result in injury Before using the sewing machine make sure that the presser foot holder FODPS VFUHZ QHHGOH FODPS VFUHZ DQG QHHGOH SODWH VFUHZ DUH UPO tightened and that the presser foot is properly set in the presser foot holder Not doing so could result in injury Do not use when young children are in the vicinity Children must not be permitted...

Page 5: ...Do not operate on an unstable surface such as a sofa or a bed If the sewing machine falls down it could result in injury or damage to the machine Caution The machine can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge only if they are supervised or have been given proper instructions concerning use...

Page 6: ...n dial Quick adviser Needle threader Presser foot holder Presser foot holder clamp screw This manual provides descriptions on operating procedures for two sewing machine models Normally descriptions will apply to both models however descriptions that apply to only one of the models will be indicated with C type or D type Presser foot Spool pin Equipped only with model XXX17C 17DXX SuperJ15 17 SPJ1...

Page 7: ...erminal box Thread cutter Buttonhole adjustment screw Presser foot lever Hollow for carrying Insert your hand into the hollow when carrying sewing machine Thread winding spindle Foot controller C type Model XXX15C 17CXX XXX15 XXXX17 D type Model XXX15D 17DXX SuperJ15 17 SPJ17XL SUPERJEANS TSEW1 PowerFab17 ...

Page 8: ...en sewing stretch or thin fabrics slightly reduce the pressure Normally sew with the knob set to 2 Presser foot lever When sewing lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Position 1 When inserting fabric lift up the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot Position 2 The presser foot can be raised even higher by raising the presser foot lever to position 3 Since the presser foot ...

Page 9: ...tion the thread may become tangled Pattern selection dial 15 stitch programmes Model XXX15C 15DXX SuperJ15 XXX15 SUPERJEANS TSEW1 17 stitch programmes Model XXX17C 17DXX SPJ17XL SuperJ17 XXXX17 PowerFab17 Select the pattern to be used Turn the pattern selection dial until the desired pattern aligns with the mark above the dial Press down the reverse lever when sewing in reverse 5HPRYH RXU QJHU IUR...

Page 10: ... adviser Stored inside C type D type Pull the top of the lid toward you to open it Quick adviser Stored inside Note Do not pull down the top of the lid with extreme force The lid may break If the lid has been removed from the machine fit the lid into the corresponding area of the machine and then push it straight in until it snaps into place Flip up the lid to open it ...

Page 11: ...ess the c side of the main power switch WR WXUQ Rႇ WKH VHZLQJ machine Press the side of the main power switch to turn on the sewing machine Step on the foot controller to operate the sewing machine The more you press the foot controller the faster the machine runs Release the foot controller to stop the machine Insert the power cord connector into the terminal box on the machine Main power switch ...

Page 12: ...ng in electric shoc fire or injury Prepare the foot controller Insert the power cord connector into the terminal box Insert the power plug into the outlet Press the side power on of the main power switch The power is turned on Power plug Terminal box Connector Foot controller 2 3 Before plugging in the power cord use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine Not doing so could result in...

Page 13: ...13 Memo ...

Page 14: ...o that no excess extends from the bobbin hole Thread guide 3 Main power switch 1 Press on the foot controller with your foot to continue winding the bobbin 2 When the bobbin winding becomes slow release the foot controller to stop winding the bobbin 2 1 Thread winding spindle Foot controller Note Prepare a bobbin for this machine 2 Remove the bobbin from the thread winding spindle and cut the thre...

Page 15: ...th your foot 2 After the thread has been wound around the bobbin about 10 times release the foot controller to stop winding Spool pin 2 Thread winding spindle 4 5 7 8 10 Foot controller 7 9 Main power switch 1 6 Thread guide Thread Hole Thread winding spindle Groove Bobbin Shaft projection 5 Slide the thread winding spindle in the direction of the arrow until it snaps into place 6 Turn on the mach...

Page 16: ...ctly in order for the sewing machine to properly function 1 7XUQ Rႇ WKH VHZLQJ PDFKLQH Pull the bobbin case cover toward you Insert the bobbin so that it rotates in a counterclockwise direction Thread unwinding direction Check the orientation of the bobbin Counterclockwise Clockwise Main power switch Bobbin case cover Bobbin Bobbin case ...

Page 17: ...en pull the end of the thread out toward the back of the machine Pull about 15 cm of thread out toward the back of the machine Set the tabs on the bobbin case cover into the rotary hook retaining grooves and then slide the cover toward the back to seat it Bobbin case cover Bobbin case cover Groove Tab 15 cm ...

Page 18: ...the thread with your right hand as shown Pass the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 15 cm of thread to the rear Complete Thread guide 5 Take up lever 6 Needle thread guide 7 Eye of needle 8 Presser foot 9 Presser foot lever 2 Main power switch Needle thread guide Needle thread guide Start Presser foot lever 15 cm 8 From the front pass the thread through the eye of the needle ...

Page 19: ...eaded The thread should be taut and secure Pass the thread in the order shown 3 through 5 Spool pin 4 Handwheel 3 Main power switch 1 Thread guide Handwheel Spool of thread Take up lever 3 Pull the thread down along the groove and then pull it back up 4 Pass the thread through the take up lever from the right 5 Pull the thread down along the groove Take up lever Pull up the spool pin Position the ...

Page 20: ...7DXX SuperJ15 17 SPJ17XL XXXX17 SUPERJEANS TSEW1 PowerFab17 1 3 2 4 z Understanding the needle threader mechanism z Preparing to use the needle threader Turn the pattern selection dial to 7 straight stitch Otherwise the needle threader may not operate correctly and the needle may not be threaded Raise the presser foot lever Check that the thread has been passed through the needle thread guide Patt...

Page 21: ...edle threader lever toward you as much as possible 2 Check that the thread has passed through the eye of the needle 3 Release the needle threader lever while releasing the end of the thread If the needle is not threaded check that the needle has been raised to its highest position and then repeat the procedure starting with step 1 Pull the thread loop that formed behind the needle and then pull ab...

Page 22: ...he handwheel toward you one full turn Pull out the lower thread to the front Align both threads pass them through the groove arrow and under the presser foot and then pull out about 15 cm of thread to the rear Lightly pull the upper thread with your left hand to pull up the lower thread Do not pull the thread taut Presser foot 15 cm ...

Page 23: ...o the highest position Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern Pattern selection dial Buttonhole Straight stitch Sewing seams Zipper insertion Zigzag Applique Overcasting Thin fabric straight stitch Mending stitch Thin fabric overcasting Castle stitch 10 Blind hem stitch 14 15 Decorative stitch Overlock Blind hem stitch Decorative stitch Fagotting 12 11 Decorative stitch Overcasting ...

Page 24: ...esser foot Raise the presser foot lever Presser foot holder lever Presser foot Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle Note Never turn in the wrong direction Handwheel Before changing the presser foot use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine Not doing so could result in injury Caution Presser foot lever ...

Page 25: ...ve in the presser foot holder Lower the presser foot lever to secure the presser foot Tip In order to avoid losing the presser foot we recommend storing the machine when it is not being used with the needle and the presser foot lowered Presser foot lever Presser foot holder Groove Presser foot pin ...

Page 26: ...for the needle plate Pin Flat surface Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the point of the needle above the needle plate Holding the needle with one hand loosen the needle clamp screw with the screw driver for the needle plate and remove the needle Note Do not remove the needle clamp screw Loosen the needle clamp screw to remove the needle Faulty needle The entire needle is bent The point of th...

Page 27: ...ton No 40 to No 50 Silk No 50 Fabric Normal back cloth Quipler Georgette Lawn Lace etc Normal front cloth Broad Soft denim Satin Pile Gingham etc Curtains Denim Quilting Fleece Tweed Felt etc Reference thread tension Upper thread tension dial z C type 2 1 3 1 3 z D type 1 2 3 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 4 1 1 3 3 2 1 1 3 Use a ball point needle for the sewing alignment of stretch fabric Please purchase any ...

Page 28: ...ighest position Raise the presser foot and pull out the fabric to the rear Caution Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing Doing so could break the needle and result in injury 9 7 8 Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle 4 0 2 0 2 0 mm For details on changing the presser foot refer to Changing the presser foot on page 24 Zigz...

Page 29: ...g Note Remove your finger from the reverse sewing lever to return to forward direction sewing z Reverse sewing Reverse sewing is performed at the beginning and the end of sewing to prevent the thread from unraveling Reverse sewing lever Thread cutter Line up the two threads and cut them with the thread cutter on the presser bar Thread cutter Line up the two threads and cut them with the thread cut...

Page 30: ...n the presser foot locking pin lightly and pressing it lower the presser foot lever The presser foot remains level allowing the fabric to be fed After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original position Fabric or thick paper Sewing fabric To prevent this find a piece of fabric or paper of the same thickness as the fabric you are working on under the back side of the presser foot...

Page 31: ...asier if it is sewn on top of a piece of tissue paper After sewing remove the paper carefully Tissue paper z Sewing tube shaped fabrics 1 Pull out the extension table accessory box in the direction of the arrow 2 Sew tube shaped fabrics such as trousers or sleeves by pulling them over the machine free arm as shown in the diragram ...

Page 32: ...he presser foot Step on the foot controller to begin sewing Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle For details on changing the presser foot refer to Changing the presser foot on page 24 5 6 Zigzag sewing foot Originally attached to the sewing machine 2 5 5 0 mm ...

Page 33: ... thread is tight Upper thread is too tight Upper thread is too loose Lower the upper thread tension Increase the upper thread tension Note If the tension does not change even when you adjust the upper thread tension re thread the upper and lower threads Wrong side Right side Straight stitch Zigzag sewing Wrong side Right side Right side Wrong side 1 2 3 3 2 1 C type C type D type D type ...

Page 34: ...nhole size and mark lines on the fabric 3 Division line Start line of sewing Guide line Align the buttonhole foot division line closest to you with the guide line and lower the presser foot to the start line of sewing on the fabric Change to the buttonhole foot Start line of sewing Center line Before changing the presser foot use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine Not doing so co...

Page 35: ...pattern dial to 1 sew the left side and stop at the line marked on the fabric Raise the needle to the highest position set the pattern dial to 2 and sew 5 to 6 bar tack stitches 2 and 4 on the pattern selection dial use the same dial position Raise the needle to the highest position set the pattern dial to 3 sew the right side and stop at the line marked on the fabric ...

Page 36: ... turn the screw more than 90 Note The original position of buttonhole adjustment screw may vary according to the model of machine If the stitches are loose on the right side of the buttonhole turn slightly in the direction If the stitches are loose on the left side of the buttonhole turn slightly in the direction z Adjustment of buttonhole balance Buttonhole adjustment screw Caution When using the...

Page 37: ...ult in injury 6 10 6 14 15 16 Right needle entry point Position the fabric so that the needle extends slightly off the edge of the fabric when the needle moves to the right Sew with the edge of the fabric against the guide on the foot Guide z When using the zigzag sewing foot z When using the overcasting foot Caution Do not use stitch with the overcasting foot Doing so may cause the needle to hit ...

Page 38: ...zipper foot to the presser foot holder Align the zipper and the fabric and tack Tack Right side pin Needle entry point Caution Before changing the presser foot use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine Not doing so could result in injury 4 0 2 0 mm Zipper foot Change to the zipper foot For details on changing the presser foot refer to Changing the presser foot on page 24 ...

Page 39: ...the presser foot and set to the left side pin Sew the right side of the zipper using the same procedures as for the left side Note Sewing in the same direction as the left side will help prevent sewing misaligment Turn the handwheel toward you to lower the needle into the fabric Raise the presser foot Move the slider to the rear of the SUHVVHU IRRW DQG QLVK WKH VHZLQJ Slider ...

Page 40: ... the presser foot on page 24 Wrong side Wrong side Right side Right side Fold tacking or crease Wrong side Caution Before changing the presser foot use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine Not doing so could result in injury Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is on the left side Needle on the left side Zigzag sewing foot Blind stitch foot The blind stitch foot is only i...

Page 41: ... the fabric 5 Position the fabric so that the needle slightly catches the fold Balanced stitches Troubleshooting When unfolded Large stitches on right side The blind hem stitches do not come through Small stitches evenly located on right side Needle catches too much on the fold Needle does not catch on the fold Needle on the left side Fold Wrong side Right side Wrong side Right side Wrong side Rig...

Page 42: ... Cleaning the feed dog and rotary hook Before cleaning the rotary hook use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine and then remove the power plug from the outlet Not doing so could result in injury Do not use detergent bleach benzine or thinner chemical cloths Doing so could cause discoloration or cracking Attention 1 Remove the presser foot and the needle Turn the pattern selection d...

Page 43: ...5 4 Remove any lint or dust from the feed dog and rotary hook and then wipe them with a soft cloth A vacuum cleaner can be used to remove lint and dust Pull out the bobbin case in the direction of the arrow to remove it Note Do not pull with excessive force otherwise the bobbin case may be scratched If the bobbin case cannot be pulled out repeat the procedure starting with step 3 Feed dog Rotary h...

Page 44: ...bobbin case is fully installed in the rotary hook When correctly installed The entire bobbin case fits into the rotary hook so that the edge of the rotary hook is visible Part on the bobbin case is to the left of part on the sewing machine When incorrectly installed The right side of the bobbin case covers the edge of the rotary hook and the bobbin case is tilted Note Carefully check the bobbin ca...

Page 45: ...1 Tighten the needle plate screws 2 Attach the presser foot and insert the needle 3 Check that the needle correctly enters the hole in the needle plate If the bobbin case is not installed correctly the handwheel does not turn smoothly If this occurs remove the needle plate and bobbin case and attach them again ...

Page 46: ...s reinstall the face cover after replacing the light bulb Only use the lamp designed specifically for this sewing machine Not doing so could cause a fire Before changing the light bulb use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine remove the power plug from the outlet and then wait until the bulb cools Not doing so could cause a burn or electric shock Warning 1 Loosen the screw with a s...

Page 47: ...ng so could cause a fire Do not allow the lamp shade touch on any part of the cover Not doing so could cause a fire Before changing the light bulb use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine remove the power plug from the outlet and then wait until the bulb cools Not doing so could cause a burn or electric shock 2 Loosen the screw with a screw driver of your own and remove the light b...

Page 48: ... Light bulb Remove Install 5 6 Insert the lamp shade as the arrow in the diagram Position the right hole of the light bulb VKDGH WR W RQ WKH EXPS RQ WKH OLJKW bulb bracket Tighten the lamp shade with the screw Note Check if there is clearance between the lamp shade and the cover Put the face cover back after replacing the light bulb and reinstalling the light bulb shade Light bulb bracket Bump Cov...

Page 49: ... The incandescent lamp fitted to our product is not suitable for household lighting and is specifically designed for the lighting of the sewing machine sewing area Troubleshooting What is the problem Check the following possibilities before contacting the service center for repair Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page Machine does not work The power plug is not inserted Connect the power plug correctl...

Page 50: ...ad tension is too tight Loosen the upper tension 33 The needle is bent or the needle point is burred Insert a new needle 26 The needle is incorrectly inserted Insert the needle correctly 26 The thread is a poor quality thread Use a good quality recommended thread ʊ Lower thread keeps breaking Lower thread is incorrectly threaded Rethread the bobbin case 16 17 Fabric not feeding through the machine...

Page 51: ...oose Adjust the thread tension 33 Incorrect upper threading not threaded through the thread guide Rethread the upper thread correctly 18 19 The needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader The needle position is too low Turn the handwheel so that the line is at the top 9 Needle no 9 65 is being used Use needle sizes 11 75 to 16 100 27 Needle incorrectly inserted Insert the needle correctly 2...

Page 52: ...e that this product is disposed of in accordance with national and local legislation and that it is sorted as Category 2 Small Domestic Appliances WEEE You may be liable under local and national laws for improper disposal of this product Please consult the web or a competent national or local body for the return and collections systems available to you and the locations of your nearest recycling p...

Page 53: ...bin TOYOTA exclusive plastic bobbin Maximum stitch length 4 mm Maximum stitch width 5 mm Straight stitch needle position Center needle position left needle position Sewing machine weight main unit 4 9 kg 5 1 kg 5 0 kg 5 2 kg 5 7kg Sewing machine size Width 410 mm Depth 200 mm Height 331 mm Width 410 mm Depth 198 mm Height 331 mm Rated voltage 220 240V Rated frequency 50 Hz Rated power consumption ...

Page 54: ...D UK TEL 44 0 1322 291137 FAX 44 0 1322 279214 UDQFH UDQFK 70 chemin de la chapelle Saint Antoine 95300 Ennery France TEL 33 0 1 34 30 25 00 FAX 33 0 1 34 30 25 01 ROODQG UDQFK Energieweg 14 2382 NJ Zoeterwoude Rijndijk THE NETHERLANDS TEL 31 0 71 5410251 FAX 31 0 71 5413707 XVWULD UDQFK Donaufelder Straße 101 5 1 A 1210 Wien AUSTRIA TEL 43 0 1 812 06 33 FAX 43 0 1 812 06 33 11 Imported by Importé...

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