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Mechanical trouble

Probable cause

1. Feed dog is lowered.

2. Stitch length is set at no feeding.

3. The combination of selected stitch and

presser foot is not correct.

4. Correct needle is not being used.

5. Thread is entangled.

1. Needle is not correctly inserted.

2. Correct needle is not used.

3. The combination of fabric, thread and

needle is not correct.

4. The fabric is pulled too much.

1. “START/STOP” button is not pressed.

2. Main power switch is in the off position.

3. Presser foot is not lowered.

1. LCD contrast is not correct.

Remedy

1. Raise the feed dog with the feed dog

adjustment lever.

2. Set stitch length properly.

3. Change presser foot to correct one.

4. Change to proper needle.

5. Remove thread-ends in the race or

inner shuttle.

1. Set needle properly.

2. Change to proper needle.

3. Check the “FABRIC/THREAD/NEEDLE

COMBINATION CHART” on page 27.

4. Guide the fabric allowing it to sew

without pulling.

1. Press “START/STOP” button.

2. Turn the power on.

3. Lower the presser foot.

1. Adjust the LCD contrast with the

screen brightness control lever.

Symptom

1. Fabric is not fed properly

2. Needle breaks

3. Machine does not start

4. Display is hard to read

Note

–

If the power goes out while the sewing machine is being operated:
Turn off the sewing machine and unplug its power cord.
When the sewing machine is restarted, operate it correctly according to the operating procedure.

Содержание PC-3000

Страница 1: ... SEWING MACHINE OPERATION MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...enings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol O position which represents off then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplu...

Страница 3: ...o BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR YELLOW The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wirin...

Страница 4: ...ntroller 4 Plug the machine directly into the wall Do not use extension cords For a longer service life 1 When storing your sewing machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not store the sewing machine beside a space heater iron or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and s...

Страница 5: ...bric 33 Sewing on thin fabric 33 Using the needle plate 34 Free arm sewing 34 2 UTILITY STITCHES 35 STRAIGHT STITCHES 35 Sewing stretch fabrics 36 Changing the stitch length 36 Changing the needle position 36 ZIGZAG STITCHES 37 Overcasting using a zigzag stitch 37 Applique using a zigzag stitch 37 Patchwork for crazy quilts 37 OVERCASTING STITCHES 38 Sewing using stitch 06 07 or 08 38 Sewing using...

Страница 6: ...d pattern combination 83 Recalling a stored pattern combination 84 SEWING 85 Sewing attractive finishes 85 Sewing 86 ADJUSTING STITCH PATTERNS 87 MAINTENANCE 88 CLEANING 88 Cleaning the screen 88 Cleaning the sewing machine surface 88 Cleaning the shuttle 88 CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB 90 ERROR MESSAGES 91 Warning messages 91 Messages 92 Alarm 92 Trouble with threads and stitches 93 Mechanical trouble...

Страница 7: ... 7 Buttonhole sewing lever 8 Needle threader 9 Presser foot 10 Feed dog 11 Bobbin cover 12 Feed dog adjustment lever 13 Upper tension control dial 14 Bobbin winder device 15 Balance wheel 16 Speed range control lever A Main power switch and connectors B Accessory compartment C Selection keys D Operation buttons B C D A 1 2 3 5 4 14 13 15 16 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 ...

Страница 8: ...es not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way B FLATBED ATTACHMENT WITH ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT I Tilt the lid of the accessory compartment toward you to open it II Each presser foot can be identified by the sym bol on it 1 Presser foot symbol III COMPARTMENT ACCESSORY LIST The location of each accessory is shown in fig ure III 1 Buttonhole...

Страница 9: ...rt Name Part Code Always use a thread net with metallic threads When using special threads which quickly wind off the thread spool place a net over the spool before sewing The extra spool pin which is provided as an accessory should be attached to the end of the bobbin winder shaft during use Note For U S A only Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller can be used for sewing machine model PC...

Страница 10: ... sew touch this key to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the beginning and the end of the stitch 8 Stitch selection keys Touch these keys to enter the number of the stitch that you wish to use A two digit number must be entered when selecting the stitch 9 info information key Touch this key to display information on the selected stitch 0 cfm confirmation key Touch this key to confirm tha...

Страница 11: ...ng a reverse stitch sewing is done in re verse When sewing a reinforcement stitch three stitches are sewn at the same position 4 START STOP button This lighted button changes to green when the machine is ready to start or while it is sewing If the machine cannot be started this button changes to red In addition this button lights up in orange while the bobbin thread is winding onto the bobbin the ...

Страница 12: ...th wet hands otherwise an electric shock may occur When unplugging the power cord turn off the main power switch of the machine then grasp the plug and pull to unplug the cord Pulling on the cord may damage it or cause a fire or an electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled In addition do not place heavy objects on the cord or su...

Страница 13: ... background If the stitch length is manu ally adjusted it will appear in black numbers with no background Automatic manual display Automatic standard value Manual set value If no value is displayed the setting cannot be ad justed About the screen Note Some or all of the screen may become darker or lighter at times due to changes in the ambient tempera ture around the screen This is normal and is n...

Страница 14: ...hange the display language to Spanish 1 Turn off the sewing machine then while hold ing down the information key turn the sewing machine on again 2 Press the stitch length key five times 3 Press the enter key to change the display lan guage ...

Страница 15: ...n while hold ing down the information key turn the sewing machine on again 2 Press the stitch length key five times 3 Press the enter key to change the display lan guage CAUTION This function can not be used as a translation function If the power supply is turned off the current language setting will be retained and will not be cleared ...

Страница 16: ...o the thread spool size should be used to hold the spool securely on the spool pin 1 Spool cap 2 Spool 3 Spool pin The spool cap should be pushed on as far as it will go Note If using a fine thread such as cross wound thread slightly sepa rate the spool cap small from the spool of thread before using it 1 Cross wound thread 2 Spool cap small 3 Gap CAUTION Be sure to use the specified bobbin part c...

Страница 17: ...er to cut the thread 1 Bobbin winder seat 6 Slide the speed range control lever to its maximum as far to the right as possible 7 Press the START STOP button The machine will stop auto matically when the bobbin is full 8 After the bobbin has stopped moving press the START STOP button to stop the machine 9 Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin Note Immediatel...

Страница 18: ...tion as shown in the diagram 3 Guide the thread end through the slit then pull the thread to ward you to cut off any excess thread 1 Built in thread cutter 4 Close the bobbin cover by placing the left end in place and pressing down lightly on the right end so that it snaps into place You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bob bin thread 1 2 1 ...

Страница 19: ...quipped with an upper threading shutter which prevents upper threading or needle threading while the presser foot is lowered 2 Press the NEEDLE POSITION button to raise the needle 3 Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread comes from the front of the spool Note When threading the sewing machine be sure that one of the presser foot mentioned in this Operation Manual is installe...

Страница 20: ... the presser foot before removing the upper thread from the machine or damage may occur to the auto thread tension unit 8 When using the auto threading device gently pull the thread towards you 1 Needle threader lever 2 Guide Large hook Lowering the presser foot will engage the automatic tension and will allow you to grip the thread as you proceed 1 2 1 2 4 1 1 5 2 1 1 9 Lower the needle threader ...

Страница 21: ...ol pin Use when embroidering with metallic thread 1 Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winder shaft 2 Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that order and then thread the upper thread 1 Insert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft 2 Spool felt 3 Thread spool When setting the thread spool set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spo...

Страница 22: ...troller Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock 1 With the sewing machine turned off insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the sewing machine 1 Foot controller 2 Foot controller jack 2 Turn on the sewing machine then slowly depress the foot con troller to start sewing The speed set using the speed range control lever is the foot controller s maximum sewing speed 3 Release the f...

Страница 23: ...is sewing machine is equipped with 30 built in utility stitches Use the stitch selection keys to enter the number of the stitch that you wish to use A two digit number must be entered when selecting the stitch The se lected stitch is shown on the screen Note Before changing the stitch press the NEEDLE PO SITION button to raise the needle 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 info 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 ...

Страница 24: ...m stitch 0 0 5 64 3 64 1 8 5 0 3 0 5 0 0 4 0 3 1 0 13 64 1 8 13 64 1 64 1 64 3 64 5 0 3 0 5 0 0 4 0 2 1 0 13 64 1 8 13 64 1 64 1 128 3 64 6 0 3 0 6 0 1 0 0 5 2 0 1 4 1 8 1 4 3 64 1 64 5 64 6 0 3 0 6 0 1 5 1 0 3 0 Buttonhole 1 4 1 8 1 4 1 16 3 64 1 8 7 0 3 0 7 0 0 5 0 3 1 0 9 32 1 8 9 32 1 64 1 64 3 64 Darning 7 0 2 5 7 0 2 0 0 4 2 5 9 32 3 32 9 32 5 64 1 64 3 32 Bar tack 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 3 1 0 5 ...

Страница 25: ...wing gathers shirring or shell tucks when the normal settings do not give the de sired result The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross at about the center of the fabric If the thread tension is incorrectly set flat attractive seams will not be sewn or the fabric will pucker 1 Reverse side 2 Surface 3 Upper thread 4 Bobbin thread Loosening the upper thread tension Turn the thread tension...

Страница 26: ...e upper thread tension Turn the thread tension dial to the right to tighten the upper thread tension 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 Reverse side 4 If the upper thread tension is too weak locks appear on the reverse side of the fabric ...

Страница 27: ...r foot lever to attach the presser foot 1 Holder end 2 Foot pin Loosen the presser foot holder screw then pull the presser foot holder down to remove it Note When reattaching the presser foot holder first attach the presser foot to the presser foot holder Then lower the presser foot lever install the presser foot holder and securely tighten the presser foot holder screw The thread tension may be i...

Страница 28: ...wing machine Sliding the lever to the right will lower the feed dogs for example during button sewing If you wish to continue sewing normally slide the lever to the left in order to raise the feed dogs The feed dogs cannot be raised if the balance wheel does not turn even if the lever is slid to the left FEED DOGS ...

Страница 29: ...lel or not If the space is not parallel then the needle is bent and should be thrown away to prevent damage to your project or to the machine 1 Space between the needle and the flat surface 2 Flat surface needle plate glass ruler etc 5 With the flat side of the needle facing the back insert the nee dle as far as it will go up against the needle stopper Fasten the screw securely with a screwdriver ...

Страница 30: ...TION CHART Size 60 80 60 80 50 80 60 80 60 80 50 80 40 50 50 50 50 50 80 50 80 50 80 30 30 Needle size 11 14 9 11 14 16 Golden needle 11 14 9 14 14 16 Thread Type Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk Synthetic mercerized Thread for knits Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk Synthetic mercerized Silk Today there are many different types of n...

Страница 31: ...eedles Such needles can easily break which could result in injury 1 Turn on the sewing machine The straight stitch left is se lected 3 While pressing down on the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the balance wheel with your right hand to move the needle to the sewing start position 1 Thread You can begin sewing without drawing up the bobbin thread 2 Place the fabric under the presser ...

Страница 32: ...the thread 1 Thread cutter 4 Lower the presser foot Press the REVERSE STITCH but ton to sew a few reverse stitches and then press the START STOP button The machine will start sewing at a slow speed Reverse stitches are sewn while the REVERSE STITCH button is pressed The sewing speed cannot be adjusted while reverse stitches are sewn 6 5 6 5 1 ...

Страница 33: ...ment stitches will not be sewn automati cally 3 To finish the stitch press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew ending reinforcement stitches reverse stitches if the straight stitch was selected automatically before the machine stops 1 The machine automatically stops Touch the automatic reinforcement stitching key to change it back to white Before beginning to sew touch this key to sew reinforcement s...

Страница 34: ...h Adjusting the stitch length Making the stitch longer Press the stitch length key Each press of the key increases the length of the stitch Making the stitch shorter Press the stitch length key Each press of the key de creases the length of the stitch Making the stitch narrower Press the stitch width key Each press of the key decreases the width of the stitch ...

Страница 35: ...fabric to ward the folded side Sewing curves Sewing a curve with a straight stitch Sew slowly while keeping the seam parallel to the fabric edge as you guide the fabric around the curve When sewing seams which are less than 5 0 mm 13 64 in width baste the corner then continue sewing while slowly changing the sewing direction and pulling the basting thread toward the rear of the machine USEFUL SKIL...

Страница 36: ...bric around the curve For sharp corners temporarily stop sewing with the needle in the material then raise the presser foot and carefully turn the fabric while keeping it level with the presser foot Lower the presser foot and continue sewing Sewing on thin fabric Place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric before sew ing Use a straight stitch foot to eliminate any puckering Remem ber ...

Страница 37: ... plate Align the edge of the fabric with a line on the needle plate to sew even seam allowances 1 1 5 cm 19 32 Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs Free arm sewing 15 25 35 1 ...

Страница 38: ... Place the fabric under presser foot allowing enough space from the edge for reverse sewing 3 Sew at a slow speed as you approach the end of the sewing area then press the REVERSE STITCH button to sew sev eral reverse stitches and stop the machine Before sewing touch the automatic reinforcement stitching key to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches auto matically at the beginning and at t...

Страница 39: ...m 3 32 3 Shorter For thin material which is less than 1 0 mm 3 64 thick the maximum stitch length will automatically be set to 4 0 mm 5 32 while sewing even if the length is set to 5 0 mm 13 64 Changing the needle position Touch the and stitch width keys to adjust the needle position 1 0 mm 0 left needle position 2 Center needle position 3 5 mm 1 8 3 7 0 mm 9 32 right needle position The needle po...

Страница 40: ... using a zigzag stitch Attach the applique using adhesive or basting then sew on the applique so that the needle drops over the edge of the applique on the right side Applique using a zigzag stitch Fold back the desired width of fabric and position it over the lower fabric then sew the fabric together so that the stitch extends over both pieces of fabric 1 Upper fabric 2 Lower fabric Patchwork for...

Страница 41: ...nd at the end of the stitch CAUTION After the stitch width has been adjusted turn the balance wheel by hand and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If it does touch the needle may break and cause an injury Sewing using stitch 06 07 or 08 Attach presser foot J and let the needle drop slightly past the edge of the fabric before starting sewing Before sewing touch the automatic rein...

Страница 42: ...the presser foot lever 3 Unscrew screw on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot holder 4 Set the screw of the needle into the fork of the operating lever 1 Screw of the needle 2 Operating lever 3 Notch Make sure that the needle clamp screw is held firmly by the fork 5 With the presser foot raised align the presser foot holder screw hole directly with the notch in the side cutter then...

Страница 43: ...n the balance wheel by hand to check that the needle does not touch the side cutter If the needle touches the side cutter it may cause the needle to break When sewing straight stitches only The seam margin should be about 0 5 cm 13 64 1 Seam margin Clean the side cutter after use otherwise dust and scraps of thread will build up on it Add a small amount of oil as required to the cutting edge of th...

Страница 44: ...th the edge of the folded hem 1 Guide 2 Folded hem 3 Adjust the needle position using the and stitch width keys so that needle slightly catches the fold of the hem then sew the fab ric 1 Needle drop point Before sewing touch the automatic reinforce ment stitching key to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the beginning and at the end of the stitch 4 Turn over the fabric and remove the bast...

Страница 45: ...tly catches the fold of the hem A If the needle catches too much of the hem fold touch the stitch width key This moves the needle away from the fold 1 Reverse side 2 Surface B If the needle does not catch enough of the hem fold touch the stitch width key This moves the needle closer to the fold 1 Reverse side 2 Surface A B ...

Страница 46: ...tton inserted in the button holder plate Note The thread should be passed through the hole in the presser foot then be placed under the foot 3 Raise the presser foot and adjust the fabric so that the red marks on the foot align with the starting mark for your button hole then lower the presser foot 1 Mark on fabric for buttonhole position 2 Red marks on presser foot After the presser foot lever ha...

Страница 47: ...hile lightly holding the end of the upper thread press the START STOP button to start sewing Gently feed the fabric by hand Before stopping the machine will automatically sew a rein forcement stitch after the buttonhole is sewn If the fabric does not feed for example because the fabric is too thick touch the stitch length key to increase the stitch length 6 Open the buttonhole Normal buttonhole an...

Страница 48: ... 12 16 17 18 14 15 1 1 1 5 6 5 Sewing stretch fabrics 14 and 15 When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric insert a gimp thread under the buttonhole stitch 1 Attach presser foot A and hook the gimp thread onto the back of the presser foot Bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves then temporarily tie them there ...

Страница 49: ...64 the scale should be set at 2 5 cm 1 1 Thickness 1 cm 25 64 2 Diameter 1 5 cm 19 32 3 Button holder plate 4 Scale 5 Diameter thickness 2 5 cm 1 0 5 cm 13 64 in one scale 6 0 5 cm 13 64 3 Once sewing is completed pull the gimp thread gently to re move any slack then trim off any excess Buttons that do not fit into the guide plate Odd shaped buttons ...

Страница 50: ... width 1 Automatic stitch width setting 5 0 mm 13 64 2 Narrower Touch the or stitch length key to select the desired length 1 Longer 2 Automatic stitch length setting 0 4 mm 1 64 3 Shorter If the fabric does not feed for example because the fabric is too thick touch the stitch length key to increase the stitch length ...

Страница 51: ...the corner of the pocket to be stitched and move the pocket back 2 mm 5 64 as shown below After the presser foot lever has been lowered adjust the presser foot so that there is no gap behind the section that is shaded in the illustration at the right Otherwise the size of the stitch will not be correct To adjust the presser foot push the presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown in the...

Страница 52: ... the bar tack is sewn If the fabric does not feed for example because the fabric is too thick touch the stitch length key to increase the stitch length Thick fabrics If the presser foot is not level place a piece of cardboard or an other piece of fabric with the same thickness under the open side of the presser foot 1 Presser foot 2 Cardboard 6 5 6 1 2 ...

Страница 53: ...ch width Touch the or stitch width key to select the desired width 1 Wider 2 Automatic stitch width setting 2 0 mm 5 64 3 Narrower Touch the or stitch length key to select the desired length 1 Longer 2 Automatic stitch length setting 0 4 mm 1 64 3 Shorter 3 2 1 3 2 1 ...

Страница 54: ...oot so that there is no gap behind the section that is shaded in the illustration at the right Otherwise the size of the stitch will not be correct To adjust the presser foot push the presser foot towards the back of the machine as shown in the figure at the left Pass the thread underneath the presser foot 4 While lightly holding the upper thread start sewing Before stopping the machine will autom...

Страница 55: ...omatic stitch width setting 7 0 mm 9 32 2 Narrower 2 1 Touch the or stitch length key to select the desired length 1 Longer less dense 2 Automatic stitch length setting 2 0 mm 5 64 3 Shorter more dense If the fabric does not feed for example because the fabric is too thick touch the stitch length key to increase the stitch length 2 3 1 ...

Страница 56: ...53 Darning stitch sewing order 1 Reinforcement stitch 1 1 19 20 ...

Страница 57: ...press the START STOP button to start sewing Before stopping the machine will automatically sew a rein forcement stitch after the darning is finished 1 Needle drop point 3 Make a hole at the center using the eyelet punch EYELET STITCH For sewing eyelets on belts etc Size of eyelet Actual size A Large 7 0 mm 9 32 B Medium 6 0 mm 1 4 C Small 5 0 mm 13 64 N 22 A B C ...

Страница 58: ... the reverse side of the fab ric then tie the thread ends together 2 Attach button fitting foot M place the button into the presser foot and then lower the presser foot 3 Turn the balance wheel to check that the needle goes into each of the holes in the button correctly and then start sew ing To adjust the button sewing stitch width touch the stitch width keys or to select the desired width The se...

Страница 59: ... holes and then sew them in the same way Attaching a shank to the button 1 Pull the shank lever toward you then start sewing 1 Shank lever 2 Hold the two ends of the upper thread which are between the button and the fabric wind them around the shank and then securely tie them together 3 Tie the ends of the bobbin thread together at the reverse side of the fabric 6 1 ...

Страница 60: ...then attach the zipper with basting up the middle of the zipper tape 1 Zipper 2 Basting 3 Reverse side 3 Attach the right pin of presser foot I to the presser foot holder and sew on the zipper with the right side of the fabric facing upward then remove the basting stitches When using presser foot I adjust the thread tension to the thickness of the zipper 1 Right side of fabric Centered application...

Страница 61: ...along the teeth of the zipper while allowing 3 mm 1 8 for the sew ing space 1 Reverse side 2 Allow 3 mm 1 8 for sewing 3 Teeth of zipper 4 Slider on head of zipper 5 Crotch end base of zipper 3 Attach the left pin of presser foot I to the presser foot holder then sew the lower piece of fabric from the top to the bottom of the zipper Before sewing touch the automatic reinforcement stitching key to ...

Страница 62: ...bric so that the right side faces up sew straight stitches from the bottom to 5 cm 1 15 16 from the top and then stop the machine 1 Right side of fabric 6 Lower the needle raise the presser foot and then remove the basting stitches 7 Move the zipper pull tab out of the way and sew the remainder of the stitches 1 Right side of fabric I ...

Страница 63: ... the stitch 2 Do not sew a reinforcement stitch at the end Cut the thread at the end leaving an excess 5 cm 2 and then tie both ends together 3 Insert the ends of the thread into the dart using a needle Alternate method When you reach the narrow end of the dart stop lift the presser foot slide your fabric towards you 19 mm Touch the stitch length keys reduce to 0 4 mm Sew 3 stitches on the seam li...

Страница 64: ...er threads 1 Upper thread 2 Bobbin thread 3 About 5 cm 2 3 Sew two rows of straight stitches parallel to the seam line then trim off the excess thread leaving 5 cm 2 1 Seam line 2 1 0 to 1 5 cm 25 64 to 19 32 3 About 5 cm 2 4 Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather then tie the threads to secure them For the waists of skirts the sleeve openings of shirts etc J 01 1 2 3 ...

Страница 65: ...arrow and leave it there without cutting it 1 Shuttle The bobbin cover should still be removed 2 While holding the upper thread press the NEEDLE POSI TION button twice and then pull out the bobbin thread 3 Replace the bobbin cover Pulling out the bobbin thread 1 6 ...

Страница 66: ...e of fabric 3 Attach the right pin of presser foot I to the holder and sew a straight stitch along each fold 1 Width for pintuck 2 Reverse side 3 Right side of fabric Before sewing touch the automatic reinforcement stitching key to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the begin ning and at the end of the stitch 4 Iron all folds in the same direction For decorating blouses etc 00 I I ...

Страница 67: ...ement stitching key to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the begin ning and at the end of the stitch 2 Spread out the fabric along the finish line 1 Finish line 2 Reverse side 3 Lay both seam allowances to the shorter one s cut one side and iron them 1 Reverse side 4 Fold the longer seam allowance around the shorter one and sew the edge of the fold 1 Reverse side For reinforcing seams an...

Страница 68: ...65 Finished flat fell seam 1 Right side of fabric ...

Страница 69: ...n start sewing 1 Applique Before sewing touch the automatic reinforcement stitching key to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the begin ning and at the end of the stitch 1 Applique 2 Needle drop point Sewing the applique around corners or curves 1 Stop the machine and position the needle just outside the ap plique 2 Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric as needed to keep the correct ...

Страница 70: ...automatic reinforcement stitching key to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the begin ning and at the end of the stitch 2 Trim along the stitches carefully so as not to cut the stitches There are products in the marketplace that will seal the trimmed areas This will give a more finished appearance For decorating the collars of blouses the edges of tablecloths etc N 25 6 5 ...

Страница 71: ... at intervals of 1 cm 25 64 1 About 1 cm 25 64 2 Pull the bobbin threads to obtain the desired amount of gather and then smooth the gathers by ironing them 3 Attach presser foot J and select the decorative smocking stitch to sew over the top of the straight stitches 4 Pull out the straight stitch threads For making decorative stitching 27 J ...

Страница 72: ...es together with a straight stitch Open the seam allowance about 1 cm 25 64 and press it flat 1 Straight stitch 2 Seam allowance 3 1 cm 25 64 4 Reverse side 2 Attach presser foot J Set the center of the presser foot on the seam line of the joined fabrics and sew over the seam 1 Surface 2 Seam 26 3 6 2 5 J ...

Страница 73: ...eet 1 Basting 2 0 4 cm 5 32 3 Thin paper or stabilizer sheet 2 Attach presser foot J Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing 1 Basting Use a heavier weight thread for example 30 topstitching or cotton thread for machine quilting After sewing remove the paper For fagoting decorating etc 28 27 J 2 3 6 5 ...

Страница 74: ...d color or decorative embroidery thread Shell tacking 1 In decorative stitch mode enter 61 to select the stitch for shell tacking 2 Fold the fabric diagonally in half Use a thin fabric 3 Drop the needle slightly outside the edge of the fabric and start sewing 4 Unfold the fabric and iron the fold down to one side 27 28 29 6 5 N Other decorative stitches 56 63 J ...

Страница 75: ...tart ing sewing Hem stitching 1 2 Pull out several threads from one area on a piece of fabric This will leave the fabric frayed in this one area About 5 or 6 threads will leave a 3 mm 1 8 area 3 Attach presser foot N With the reverse side of the fabric facing up sew one edge of the frayed part 4 With the back side of the fabric continuing to face you turn the fabric and sew the other edge of the f...

Страница 76: ...the width of five threads is approximately 4mm 5 32 or less 1 Approx 4 0 mm 5 32 or less 2 Four threads Pull out 3 Five threads Leave 3 Sew the decorative stitch on the center of the five threads created above Wing needle is an option 4 Illustration of finished product 5 Illustration of finished product 1 1 In decorative stitch mode enter 48 to select the stitch for hem stitching ...

Страница 77: ... manually When using twin needles use the J presser foot regardless of what kind of sewing will be carried out J 2 Follow the instructions for single needle threading using the horizontal spool pin 1 Insert twin needle 1 Stopper 3 Thread through left eye of needle 1 6 5 00 ...

Страница 78: ...hetic threads may break 5 Thread through remaining points making certain to omit the thread guide above the needle and pass thread through right eye of needle 1 The thread for the right needle should pass in front of thread guide 4 Set the extra spool pin into the hole on the end of the bobbin winder shaft on the top of the machine Follow the instructions for single needle threading 1 Extra spool ...

Страница 79: ...titch selection keys to enter the number of the de sired character The selected character appears on the screen A two digit number must be entered when selecting the stitch 3 When combining characters touch the enter key then use the stitch selection keys to enter the number of the next char acter Up to 70 characters can be combined into a single pattern info cfm clear enter memory N 0 4 seconds l...

Страница 80: ...er for the letter 3 Touch enter Combining characters Example To combine outline letters to create 4 Touch 6 then 0 the stitch number for the letter 5 Touch enter 1 Touch until moves over 6 Touch 5 then 8 the stitch number for the letter ...

Страница 81: ...ted decorative stitch appears on the screen A two digit number must be entered when selecting the deco rative stitch 3 When combining decorative stitches touch the enter key then use the stitch selection keys to enter the number of the next decorative stitch Up to 70 decorative stitches can be combined into a single pattern 0 1 5 6 info cfm clear enter memory 0 4 seconds later ...

Страница 82: ...tch Selecting a decorative stitch Example To select the decorative stitch 1 Touch until moves over 2 Touch enter Combining decorative stitches Example To combine decorative stitches to create 1 Select 3 Touch 7 then 3 the stitch number for the stitch ...

Страница 83: ... Touch clear Touch clear the same number of times as the number of characters that you wish to change CORRECTING A PATTERN COMBINATION 3 Use the stitch selection keys to enter the number of the desired characters info cfm clear enter memory ...

Страница 84: ...wo sizes are available Depending on the types of fabric and thread used the thread may become tangled if the smaller size is selected Changing the size of a decorative stitch Use the stitch width or stitch length keys to adjust the zigzag stitch width and the stitch length Depending on the types of fabric and pattern used the thread may become tangled if the pattern is very detailed A A 7 0 mm 6 0...

Страница 85: ...Touch the cfm key to scroll the pattern com bination across the display from the beginning ABCDEFGHIJKLMN is displayed CHECKING A PATTERN COMBINATION Example To check the pattern combination ABCDEFGHIJKLMN ...

Страница 86: ...tch number which already contains a pattern the previous pattern will be deleted and the new pattern will be stored under the selected stitch number Do not turn off the power while a pattern is being stored 4 The pattern is stored Up to 70 pattern combinations can be stored in the memory under the five stitch numbers 95 96 97 98 and 99 Example To select the decorative stitch Checking a stored patt...

Страница 87: ...ern combination Example To recall the pattern combination stored under stitch number 96 2 Press the START STOP button 1 Use the stitch selection keys to enter the number of the desired pattern combination 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 ...

Страница 88: ...icknesses or types of stabilizers Be sure to carry out a test sewing beforehand to check FABRIC THREAD NEEDLE When sewing thin or stretch fabrics fab rics with coarse weaves or characters decorative stitches stored in the machine attach interfacing to the reverse side If you do not wish to attach interfacing place the fabric onto some thin paper such as tracing paper before starting to sew This ac...

Страница 89: ...correct direction 1 Needle hole reference line 3 Push the START STOP button to start sewing 6 5 4 Once sewing of the font has been completed the sewing machine will automatically sew reinforcement stitches and then stop When sewing continuous patterns push the START STOP but ton to stop the sewing machine then push the REVERSE STITCH button to sew reinforcement stitches 5 When sewing is completed ...

Страница 90: ... for each stitch pattern if necessary 1 In decorative stitch mode use the stitch selec tion keys to enter the number 94 2 Attach presser foot N and then start embroi dering A trial pattern for adjustment purposes can then be embroidered Adjust shape of stitch using the and stitch length keys From 9 to 9 Stitch pattern Remedy Correct shape N 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 ...

Страница 91: ...cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface After cleaning it once in this way wipe the surface again with a dry cloth Cleaning the sewing machine surface CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the shuttle otherwise injury or electrical shock may result Sewing performance will suffer and bobbin thread detection will become unreliable i...

Страница 92: ... and race with a brush or a vacuum cleaner 1 Race 2 Shuttle 6 Set the shuttle by aligning the shuttle projection with spring of the stopper 1 Projection 2 Spring Lint and dust accumulated in the race will some times cause poor stitching or malfunction of bobbin thread sensor 2 1 6 5 1 2 ...

Страница 93: ... outlet prior to changing the bulb 2 Loosen the screw on the reverse side of sewing head 3 Remove the end cap 1 Screw 2 End cap 4 Replace the snap in the light bulb with a new one 1 Light bulb Light bulbs are available through your dealer 12V 5W Parts code XA2037051 5 Set the end cap 6 Tighten the screw 1 Screw 2 End cap 1 2 1 1 2 ...

Страница 94: ...GES If the machine is not properly setup when the START STOP or REVERSE STITCH button is pushed or a correction of your operating procedure is necessary the machine will not start and will instruct you with an alarm and warning message on the LCD This message is displayed when the REVERSE STITCH or NEEDLE POSITION button is pushed while the bobbin winder shaft is at the right This message is displ...

Страница 95: ...EVERSE STITCH button is pushed but no pattern has been selected This message appears when the MEMORY key is touched to store a pattern This message appears while the bobbin is wind ing When operating correctly 1 beep When operating incorrectly 2 beeps or 4 beeps Messages Alarm This message appears when trying to combine stitches that cannot be combined This message appears when a memory stitch num...

Страница 96: ... correctly installed 1 Pattern sewing position is not correctly adjusted Remedy 1 Re thread upper thread 2 Remove thread ends in the race or shuttle 3 Set spool of thread correctly 4 Change to proper needle 5 Contact service center 1 Remove thread ends in the race or inner shuttle 2 Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread 1 Insert needle properly 2 Change to proper needle 3 Check the FA...

Страница 97: ...t lever 2 Set stitch length properly 3 Change presser foot to correct one 4 Change to proper needle 5 Remove thread ends in the race or inner shuttle 1 Set needle properly 2 Change to proper needle 3 Check the FABRIC THREAD NEEDLE COMBINATION CHART on page 27 4 Guide the fabric allowing it to sew without pulling 1 Press START STOP button 2 Turn the power on 3 Lower the presser foot 1 Adjust the LC...

Страница 98: ...oles for blouses and shirts Buttonholes for pajamas and shirts Buttonholes for stretch fabric Buttonholes for stretch Buttonholes for suits and overalls Buttonholes for jeans and trousers Buttonholes for thick coats Darning of medium fabric Darning of thick fabric Reinforcement at opening of pocket etc For making eyelet on belt etc Attaching buttons Appliques Decorating collar of blouse edge of ha...

Страница 99: ...ACTERS R The machine sews in reverse while the REVERSE STITCH button is pushed The machine sews three reinforcement stitches and stops when the REVERSE STITCH button is pushed 夝 Adjustments can be made Adjustments cannot be made T Reverse stitches are automatically sewn at the beginning and end of sewing a pattern T If REVERSE STITCH was set before sewing reverse stitches are automatically sewn at...

Страница 100: ...foot for sewing STRAIGHT STITCH and ZIGZAG STITCH This can be used for only 7 mm stitch width Note You can not use this foot for sewing other patterns Please sew in slow to medium speed 4 Position the connecting lever of Walking foot on the needle fixing screw and installWalking foot on to the presser bar Lower the presser foot and tighten the presser foot holder screw 1 Connecting lever 2 Presser...

Страница 101: ... 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 48 66 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 30 48 66 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 ...

Страница 102: ... be changed Decorative stitches 30 48 66 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Hairloom 46 47 48 49 50 ...

Страница 103: ...100 Decorative stitch 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 ...

Страница 104: ...ENGLISH 882 955 194955 011 Printed in Taiwan ...

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