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Page 3: ...grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and or cutting blade 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong pl...

Page 4: ...e extra spool pin 16 Inserting the bobbin 17 Threading the Machine 18 Built in Needle Threader 19 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread 20 BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing 21 Starting to Sew 21 Securing Sea...

Page 5: ...s MODE key LCD display Value set keys Extension table Accessory storage Needle threader Thread cutter Face cover Thread tension dial Thread take up lever Needle clamp screw Needle bar thread guide Nee...

Page 6: ...holder small 822019509 7 Spool pin 660005032 8 Extra spool pin 625031500 9 Bobbin X 3 1 set on the machine 102261000 10 Needle set 639804000 11 Seam ripper Buttonhole opener 647808009 12 Lint brush 80...

Page 7: ...ric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Before...

Page 8: ...t the machine plug into the power inlet Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet Turn on the power switch q Power switch w Machine plug e Power inlet r Power supply plug t Wall outlet y Start...

Page 9: ...from the machine as illustrated q Extension table Attaching the table Push the extension table inserting the tabs into the slots until the table snaps into the machine w Tab e Slot Accessory storage...

Page 10: ...ch patterns are selected Press the auto lock button to sew a locking stitch immediately The machine will automatically stop When any other stitches are selected Press the auto lock button to sew a loc...

Page 11: ...en light r is lit at the pattern selection mode The stitch pattern number will increase or decrease by 1 each time you press the value set keys t To select the desired stitch pattern press the value s...

Page 12: ...ower switch before detaching or attaching foot holder Removing the foot holder Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver q Setscrew w Foot holder e Screwdriver Attaching th...

Page 13: ...mber of fabric layers type of stitch q w e r r q w t e Tension is too loose The needle thread shows through on the wrong side of the fabric and the stitch feels bumpy Turn the dial to a higher number...

Page 14: ...ide bottom side of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side top side of the fabric Results vary with fabric thread and sewing conditions q...

Page 15: ...or a loose screw may cause machine malfunction or needle to break Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise Remove the needle from the needle clamp Insert a new needle into the need...

Page 16: ...read and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so the fabric will not be marred Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread Always...

Page 17: ...r plate Lift out the bobbin q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin Extra spool pin Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin without unthreading the machine while working...

Page 18: ...eld in your hand start the machine Stop the machine when it has wound a few layers and then cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin n Start the machine When the bobbin is fully wound it will st...

Page 19: ...the front notch of the bobbin holder Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades r Front notch t Tension spring blade c Continue to draw the thread lightly until the threa...

Page 20: ...c Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the take up lever and down into the eye of take up lever y Eye of take up lever v Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left u...

Page 21: ...ull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go q Needle up down button w Threader knob v Pull the thread through the needle eye c Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustratio...

Page 22: ...edle thread lightly with your left hand x Turn the power switch on Press the needle up down button twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread q Needle up down button c Pull both...

Page 23: ...erse stitches The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button q Reverse button Press the reverse button once when sewing the lock a matic stitch pattern 02 or locking stit...

Page 24: ...n the fabric counterclockwise 90 Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction e Cornering guide r Needle up down button e Numbers 10 15 30 40 3 8 1 2 5 8 1 1 1 2 Distance cm 1 1 5 3...

Page 25: ...ength can be altered Press the mode key q twice The green light w is lit at the stitch length adjustment mode The stitch length value appears q Mode key w Green light r r 5 0 2 5 0 0 Press the mode ke...

Page 26: ...g automatically q Reverse button This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric The machine will sew several locking stit...

Page 27: ...eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat Use this stitch for seaming fine fabrics Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern 06 w Thread ten...

Page 28: ...the sign on the value set key e to increase the stitch width Press the sign on the value set key e to decrease the stitch width q Mode key w Green light e Value set key r Stitch width The stitch width...

Page 29: ...ing tears Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern 07 w Thread tension dial 3 to 7 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 q w e Variety of Overcasting Stitches 4 q w e The zigzag stitch is used on the...

Page 30: ...titch pattern 11 w Thread tension dial 3 to 7 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 w e q w e q This stitch is excellent for sewing fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines Two row...

Page 31: ...dwheel toward you to lower the needle at the start mark c Push the buttonhole foot to the rear until it stops Make sure there is no gap between the slider and the stopper aligning marks on the stopper...

Page 32: ...ending point Press the reverse button Start the sewing again The machine will sew the rear bartack and locking stitches and stop automatically w n m 0 1 1 Raise the presser foot lifter Remove the fab...

Page 33: ...set key r Buttonhole width NOTE The buttonhole width can be adjusted from 2 5 to 5 0 Altering the buttonhole density Press the mode key q twice The green light w is lit at the stitch length adjustmen...

Page 34: ...he garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot q Spur w Forks e Cord x Start the machine and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord R...

Page 35: ...n Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper length This is the overall opening size q Right side of the fabric w 1 cm 3 8 e Opening size r Zipper length t End of the zipper opening Zipper Sewing q Stitch pattern 01...

Page 36: ...r the foot onto the topside at the end of the zipper opening so that the needle pierces the fabric next to the fold and the zipper tape Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along the bottom e...

Page 37: ...f the opening 0 7 1 cm 3 8 and turn the fabric 90 degrees 0 0 7 1 cm 3 8 CAUTION Be sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot or zipper teeth when the zipper foot is attached n Stitch thro...

Page 38: ...cs x Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the folded edge when the needle comes over the extreme left side Lower the presser foot Adjust the needle drop position if necessary c Sew slowly...

Page 39: ...adjust the stitch width if necessary q Mode key w Stitch width adjust to span of holes Stitch several times After you finish sewing cut the thread but leave 4 10 cm of threads at the end Pull the bobb...

Page 40: ...r the remains of gathering rows q x Sew two rows of straight stitches 1 4 0 6 cm apart Knot the threads at the beginning c Pull the bobbin threads at the end to gather the fabric v Knot the threads at...

Page 41: ...foot with satin stitch foot F Select the patchwork pattern 27 c Press the seam allowance to open Sew the stitch pattern on the right side of the garment centering over the seam line 4 w e q Shell Tuc...

Page 42: ...needle at the outer edge of the applique Raise the foot and pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction Adjusting the stitch width Select pattern 18 Press the mode key e to sele...

Page 43: ...ion dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 w e q Drawn work uses the same method as fringing Choose a firm woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily z Carefully cut the fab...

Page 44: ...o edges to paper or tear backing 0 3 0 4 cm 1 8 apart Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side After sewing is finished tear away the paper q 0 3 0 4 cm 1 8 w P...

Page 45: ...other edge pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers evenly q 1 cm 3 8 w Knotted thread Set the thread tension to 3 6 and select a smocking stitch pattern Sew the smocking stitch pattern betwe...

Page 46: ...and guide the fabric when you sew with decorative stitches Use a tear way backing if necessary Decorative Stitches q Stitch pattern 24 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F...

Page 47: ...hook cover plate by sliding the hook cover plate release button to the right Take out the bobbin Brush out dust and lint You may also use a vacuum cleaner z Remove the setscrews on the needle plate wi...

Page 48: ...ing due to overload Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart Turn the power switch OFF Remove tangled threads around take up lever hook race The machine does not work properly due to a problem in the c...

Page 49: ...he needle thread is not threaded properly 5 A poor quality needle is used Page 13 Page 14 Use the stretch stitch needle Page 18 Change the needle Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tigh...

Page 50: ...48 Stitch Chart Version 1 00 09 07 2020...

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