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Instruction Book

Содержание DKS100 SE

Страница 1: ...Instruction Book ...

Страница 2: ...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 plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 14 Switch this sewing machine off O when making...

Страница 3: ...uare corner 21 Altering the Needle Drop Position 22 Altering the Stitch Length 22 Straight Stitch 23 Lock a matic Stitch 23 Locking Stitch 23 Triple Stretch Stitch 24 Stretch Stitch 24 Saddle Stitch 24 Zigzag Stitches 25 Altering the Stitch Width 25 Altering the Stitch Length 25 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch 26 Multiple Zigzag Stitch 26 Overedge Stitch 26 Double Overedge Stitch 27 Knit Stitch 27 ...

Страница 4: ...n Reverse button Start stop button Extension table Accessory box Thread cutter Face cover Thread tension dial Presser foot pressure dial Thread take up lever Lower thread guide Needle clamp screw Needle Presser foot Hook cover release button Hook cover plate Needle plate Feed dogs Foot holder Thumbscrew Lever Needle threader Buttonhole lever Carrying handle Hole for stitch chart Free arm Drop feed...

Страница 5: ...le stabilizer plate Spool holder X 2 large 1 set on the machine Spool holder X 2 small Additional spool pin Bobbins X 4 1 set on the machine Assorted needle set Seam ripper Buttonhole opener Lint brush Screwdriver q w e r t y u i o 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 0 1 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 Stitch chart Instruction book Instructional DVD Hard cover Foot control Power cable Knee lifter applicable models only 2 9 6 ...

Страница 6: ...h Foot control model 21371 or YC 485EC 1 is used with this sewing machine For the U S A and Canada only For appliances with a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric 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 Connect...

Страница 7: ...ching the table Slide the extension table along the free arm and insert the guides into the holes until the table snaps into the machine w Free arm e Guide r Hole Free arm sewing Free arm is useful for sewing tubular garments and for darning knee or elbow areas w Free arm t y q w e r e r w START STOP Foot control Depress the foot control to start the machine The further down you press on the foot ...

Страница 8: ...r q Knee lifter w Knee lifter socket e Notch r Rib Stitch Chart Attach the stitch chart to the chart holder Insert the pin into the hole for the stitch chart as illustrated Be sure that the vertical line of the pin is facing the back of the machine when inserting q Stitch chart w Chart holder e Pin r Hole for stitch chart t Vertical line q w r You can flip the chart to the back of the machine when...

Страница 9: ... button to stop the machine When any other stitches are selected If you press the reverse button when sewing any other patterns the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop NOTE There will be particular functions of the reverse button when pattern 03 04 17 or 18 is selected Refer to page 23 37 and 38 for instructions e Auto lock button When stitch pattern 01 02 07 08 21...

Страница 10: ...ing a twin needle The twin needle key will appear and the maximum stitch width will be limited to 3 0 To cancel or finish the twin needle sewing press the twin needle key twice NOTE When the twin needle mark is blinking all the other buttons and keys will not respond Press the twin needle key again For twin needle sewing refer to pages 52 and 53 1 Setting mode key Press this key to enter the machi...

Страница 11: ...er foot Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove in the foot holder Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place w Lever e Groove r Pin Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching foot holder Removing the foot holder Remove the thumbscrew by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriv...

Страница 12: ...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 to tighten the needle thread tension q Needle thread top thread w Bobbin thread bottom thread e To tighten tension r Right side top side of fabric t Wrong side bottom side of fabric r q w t e Tension ...

Страница 13: ...om 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 Right side top side of fabric w Wrong side bottom side of fabric q w q w q w Tension is too tight The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of the fabric q Right side top side of fabric w Wro...

Страница 14: ...drop the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow q To raise the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow w as illustrated and turn the handwheel toward you The feed dog must be up for normal sewing NOTE Set the stitch length value at the minimum when lowering the feed dog View from the rear q w q w ...

Страница 15: ... needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits fine silks and silk like fabrics Selecting Thread and Needles For general sewing use needle size 11 75 or 14 90 A fine thread 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 test the needle size on a s...

Страница 16: ...y slide the hook cover release button to the right and remove the hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin NOTE q w e r t y u i Extra spool pin The extra spool pin is for twin needle sewing or winding bobbins without unthreading the machine Insert the extra spool pin into the hole The extra spool pin should point to the bobbin winder tension disk...

Страница 17: ...obbin Hold the thread with both hands and wind it around the bobbin clockwise several times v Insert the thread into one of the slits of the flange plate and pull the thread to cut r Flange plate t Slit b Push the bobbin to the right The bobbin icon appears on the LCD display y Bobbin icon n Start the machine When the bobbin is fully wound it will stop spinning automatically Stop the machine and r...

Страница 18: ... t Guide c Draw the thread to the left to pass it into the guide path marked 1 Make sure that the thread comes out from the side notch of the bobbin holder y Guide path 1 u Side notch NOTE If the thread does not come out from the side notch rethread from step z v Continue to draw the thread along the guide path marked 2 and pull the thread to the right through the slit The thread will be cut to a ...

Страница 19: ...ad down along the right channel w Right channel c Pull the thread up around the bottom of the thread guide plate Pull the thread up along the left channel e Thread guide plate r Left channel v Firmly draw the thread up and to the back of the take up lever Draw the thread forward to pass it into the take up lever eye t Take up lever eye b Pull the thread down along the left channel and pass the thr...

Страница 20: ...hreader Lower the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind q Knob w Hook Draw the thread from the left guide to the right guide and under the hook Draw the thread up along the right side of the right guide and slip the thread in between guide and the holder plate e Left guide ...

Страница 21: ...thread the bobbin holder according to the instructions on page 15 but leave a 10 cm 4 tail of the bobbin thread as shown q Bobbin thread NOTE Do not cut the bobbin thread with the thread cutter w Thread cutter Raise the presser foot Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand e Needle thread START STOP q w e r Press the needle up down button twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up th...

Страница 22: ...ew Raise presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate Lower the needle to the point where you want to start Pull the thread s toward the rear and lower the presser foot BASIC SEWING q w e r q w e Sewing from the edge of thick fabric The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position This is helpful when starting sewing from the far e...

Страница 23: ...r foot Use the thread cutter on the face cover to cut thicker threads e Thread cutter Auto Thread Cutting To cut the threads automatically after locking stitches press the thread cutter memory key The thread cutter icon appears on the LCD display q Thread cutter memory key w Thread cutter icon When buttonhole tacking darning or eyelet is selected the machine will cut the threads automatically afte...

Страница 24: ...Front seam guide at 1 4 e Front seam guide at 3 8 r Front seam guide at 5 8 The angle scales are marked at 45 60 90 and 120 degrees Use the angle scales when seaming patchwork pieces refer to page 45 t Angle scales Turning a square corner To maintain a 5 8 seam allowance after turning a square corner use the cornering guide on the needle plate y Cornering guides Stop sewing when the front edge of ...

Страница 25: ... Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle to the right q Stitch width adjusting key q w Altering the Stitch Length The stitch length can be altered Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to increase the stitch length Press the sign on the stitch length adjusting key to decrease the stitch length w Stitch length adjusting key NOTE Reverse stitch length cannot b...

Страница 26: ... Thread tension dial 2 to 6 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A For seaming garments zipper application and more Pattern 02 is used for seaming fine fabrics 4 Locking Stitch q Stitch pattern 04 w Thread tension dial 2 to 6 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A 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 ...

Страница 27: ...06 20 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to 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 Saddle Stitch q Stitch pattern 30 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F The saddle stitch is formed with o...

Страница 28: ... stitch width adjusting key to increase the stitch width Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to decrease the stitch width r Stitch width adjusting key The stitch width of pattern 07 can be changed without changing its center needle position t The stitch width of pattern 21 can be changed without changing its right needle position y Altering the Stitch Length Press the sign on the stit...

Страница 29: ...3 to 7 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance After sewing trim off the seam allowance closer to the stitches This stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears r 4 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern 07 w Thread tension dial 3...

Страница 30: ...adjusted to less than 4 5 to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot q w e r Place your fabric to allow a 5 8 1 5 cm seam Trim excess close to the stitching Be careful not to cut the stitches 4 Knit Stitch q Stitch pattern 22 w Thread tension dial 3 to 7 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A q w e q e w Attaching Elastic q Stitch pattern 26 w Thread tension dial 3 to 7 e Presser foot Satin st...

Страница 31: ...w z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R by snapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder q Groove w Pin Buttonholes The following 6 types of buttonholes are available q Square buttonhole This buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot w Round end buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium w...

Страница 32: ...ark the buttonhole position on the fabric Position the fabric and lower the needle into the starting point Lower the buttonhole foot Start sewing while pulling the needle thread lightly to the left After several stitches free the needle thread and continue sewing y Needle thread u Hole i Starting point NOTE The reference marks on the buttonhole foot can be used as a positioning guide Make sure the...

Страница 33: ...le lever then restart the machine 7 Buttonhole lever icon b n m 4 5 6 7 Double layer buttonhole To make a sturdy buttonhole sew another layer of buttonhole stitches over the previous stitches After the buttonhole is finished do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever simply start the machine again n Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the bartack to prevent accidentally cutting the stitche...

Страница 34: ...f the plate holder r Tab t Slot c Attach the buttonhole foot with the stabilizer plate to the machine Pass the needle thread through the hole of the foot and draw it to the left between the foot and stabilizer plate y Needle thread u Hole of the foot v Insert the fabric between the foot and stabilizer plate Position the fabric and lower the needle into the starting point Lower the foot and pull do...

Страница 35: ...er foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Sewing procedure is the same as square buttonhole The buttonhole width can be varied from 5 5 to 7 0 The stitch density can be varied from 0 3 to 0 8 Use the seam ripper and an eyelet punch to open the buttonhole q Eyelet punch not provided with the machine Round end and Fine Fabric Buttonholes q Stitch pattern 12 15 w Thread tension dial 1 to 5 e Presser foot A...

Страница 36: ...rment fabric x Select pattern 16 Sew the welted buttonhole on both fabrics together c Cut the buttonhole opening as illustrated then pull the patch out through the slit to the other side q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric e Right side of patch v Pull out the patch until the right side of the patch is showing Use an iron to press both corner ends until they are squared off e Right...

Страница 37: ... over the triangular end q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric r Wrong side of garment fabric b Fold back each side of the patch to form buttonhole lips q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric e Right side of patch n Press both folds with an iron e Right side of patch r Wrong side of garment fabric m Baste both edges of the seam with a needle and thread by hand w Right ...

Страница 38: ...ark the 4 corners with pins as shown y Facing u Garment fabric 2 Turn all the layers over and cut the buttonhole opening on the facing in the same way as step c Four marker pins show you the corner points on the facing Fold back each flap between the facing and patch y Facing u Garment fabric 3 Stitch around the opening with a needle and thread as shown y Facing u Garment fabric 4 The welted butto...

Страница 39: ... front end Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of the buttonhole foot to hold them tight Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot q Spur w Forks x Start the machine and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads only c Pull the loose...

Страница 40: ...The machine will sew locking stitch 16 rows of darning locking stitch again and stop automatically v Turn the fabric and repeat sewing in different direction The machine will trim the threads at the end of sewing automatically if the thread cutter sign is indicated on the LCD display see page 7 q Button holder w Starting point e 3 4 2 cm r 9 32 0 7 cm q w e r w y u z x c v Sewing a shorter darning...

Страница 41: ...icated on the LCD display refer to page 20 Sewing a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1 5 cm 5 8 first stop the machine after sewing the required length then press the reverse button The tack length has been determined Start the machine again and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically w Required length e Reverse button r Tack length Sewing a same size tacking Simply start the ...

Страница 42: ...r pointed scissors NOTE The machine will cut the threads at the end of sewing automatically if the thread cutter sign is indicated on the LCD display refer to page 20 Adjusting the shape of an eyelet Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows If the eylet gap opens press the on the stitch length adjusting key to make the darn even L1 L2 If the eylet overlaps press the on the stitch length adjustin...

Страница 43: ...he zipper opening with the stitch length 5 0 o 2 cm 13 16 0 Seam 1 Reverse stitches 2 Zipper opening Basting NOTE Loosen the thread tension to 1 for basting Zipper Sewing q Stitch pattern 01 w Thread tension dial 1 to 4 e Presser foot Zigzag foot A Zipper foot E Attaching the zipper foot Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove of the foot holder To sew the left side of the zipper attach zip...

Страница 44: ...m 1 8 r Zipper teeth t Fold y Zipper opening u i z x c q e r t y w x Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot c Stop the machine 5 cm 2 before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the foot Open the zipper then lower the foot ...

Страница 45: ...1 cm 3 8 Turn the fabric 90 degrees and stitch through the garment and zipper tape 1 Backstitch n Stop the machine 5 cm 2 before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the foot Remove the basting stitches 2 5 cm 2 3 Basting stitches m Open the zipper then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam After sewing is finished remove the basti...

Страница 46: ... guide e Fold r Guide Adjusting the needle drop position Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle to the right Press the sign on the stitch width adjusting key to move the needle to the left t Stitch width adjusting key The LCD display shows the left needle drop position from the guide in millimeters The needle drop position can be varied from 0 0 to 1 2 y Left needle dr...

Страница 47: ...just the stitch width if necessary w Stitch width adjust to span of holes Stitch several times After you finish sewing cut the thread but leave 10 cm 4 of threads at the end With a hand sewing needle draw the top thread to the reverse side of the fabric and knot the threads After the button sewing is completed raise the feed dogs for normal sewing q w e 4 r q w Gathering q Stitch pattern 01 w Thre...

Страница 48: ...titch width will be varied based on the centered needle drop position y A The stitch pattern 37 has a fixed left needle drop position When you change the stitch width the right needle drop position will change B The stitch patterns 31 32 and 33 have a fixed center needle drop position The stitch width changes symmetrically C The stitch patterns 34 35 and 36 have a fixed right needle drop position ...

Страница 49: ... 36 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 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 fabric on the grain Determine the width of the drawn work and remove one strand of yarn or fabric thread at each end z x c x Sew down the left side guiding the fabric so the right hand stitches ...

Страница 50: ...he auto lock key before sewing the machine will sew one unit of the cross stitch and stop automatically 4 q w e Fagoting q Stitch pattern 28 43 or 62 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Use these stitches to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest Fold under each fabric edge 1 5 cm 5 8 and press Pin the two edges to paper or t...

Страница 51: ...n Sew rows of straight stitches 1 cm 3 8 apart across the area to be smocked Knot the threads along one edge From the 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 between the rows of straight stitches Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out ...

Страница 52: ...t small areas Place a quilt layer and sew You can close quilt layers and using the clasp stitch Select stitch pattern 44 Press the auto lock button Start sewing The machine sews clasp stitch and locking stitch then stops automatically q Auto lock button Clasp Stitches q Stitch pattern 44 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 q w e START STOP q ...

Страница 53: ...9 w Thread tension dial 3 to 6 e Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 4 q w e q L1 Satin stitches are used as decorative stitches on table linen etc Test sew if you reduce the stitch length to ensure smooth feed of the fabric These stitches can be elongated up to 5 times their original length while the stitch density remains the same Press the elongation key to select the desired elongation ratio Elon...

Страница 54: ...rns For pattern identification these patterns are shaded in light grey on the stitch chart z x c v b n m q w q w e 4 Threading the machine for twin needle Raise the needle to the highest position and raise the presser foot Attach the extra spool pin and place a spool of thread on the extra spool pin refer to page 13 q Extra spool pin Draw both threads from the spools and pass them through the poin...

Страница 55: ...eedle sewing cannot be selected If you press the twin needle key again the LCD display shows only the blinking twin needle icon and all the keys and buttons except for the twin needle key will be deactivated Press the twin needle key again to change the setting to single needle sewing Sewing Sew at a medium speed When changing the sewing direction raise the needle from the fabric NOTE Use the thre...

Страница 56: ...adjusting key r Stitch width adjusting key Press the setting mode key to return to the normal sewing mode MACHINE SETTINGS Machine Setting Mode In the setting mode buzzer sound and needle stop position can be set to your preference Entering the setting mode Press the setting mode key The LCD display shows the buzzer sound setting mode 01onoF Press the upper arrow key to go to the needle stop posit...

Страница 57: ...se the needle then unplug the sewing machine Remove the needle and presser foot Remove the 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 left hand side of the needle plate with the screwdriver supplied with the machine Remove the needle plate q Setscrew w Needl...

Страница 58: ...occurs again after cleaning the hook area contact the service center or the store from where the machine was purchased Problems and Warning Signs The machine will not sew because the presser foot is not lowered Lower the presser foot lifter and start the machine The twin needle key is pressed when the machine has been in the twin needle sewing mode Press the twin needle key to return to the twin n...

Страница 59: ...ded properly 5 A poor quality needle is used 1 The needle thread tension is too tight 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn 4 The stitch length is too long for the fabric 1 The feed dog is packed with lint 2 The stitches are too fine 3 The feed dog is not raised after drop feed sewing 1 The needle thread tension is too loose 2 The needle i...

Страница 60: ...57 Stitch Chart Stitch patterns shaded in light grey can be used for the twin needle sewing refer to page 51 ...

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