INSTRUCTION BOOK
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. 2. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Double Overedge Stitch ................................................... 37 Overlock Stitch ................................................................. 37 Blind Hem ......................................................................... 38 Button Sewing .................................................................. 39 Buttonholes ................................................................. 40-47 Variety of buttonholes .....................................................
NAME OF PARTS u i y t Name of Parts r o w !0 e !1 q q Function buttons w Liquid crystal display e Screen sharpness adjustment dial r Bobbin winder stopper t Bobbin winder spindle y Spool pin u Large spool holder !2 i Thread guide !3 o Take-up lever !0 Thread tension dial !1 Face cover !4 @0 !9 !5 !6 !7 !2 Thread cutter !3 Needle threader !4 Needle plate !5 Extension table (Accessory box) !8 !6 Hook cover plate !7 Hook cover release button !8 Feed balancing dial !9 Attachment hole @0 S
q e w Standard Accessories r q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 o y t !0 o !2 !5 !1 !3 !4 !6 !9 !7 !8 @1 @0 @2 @4 i u @3 Zigzag foot A (set on the machine) Overedge foot C Rolled hem foot D Zipper foot E Satin stitch foot F Blind hem foot G Cording foot H Overcast foot M Automatic buttonhole foot R Darning foot P Button sewing foot T Bobbins Needle set Quilting bar Large spool holder (set on the machine) Small spool holder Extra spool pin Spo
Extension Table The extension table provides an extra surface for sewing bulky materials, and can be removed for free-arm sewing. Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine as illustrated. Free-arm sewing can be used for: Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular garment area, darning socks as well as mending knees, elbows or children’s wear. q Attaching the table Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.
GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply CAUTION Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use. q t w e To use start/stop button Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the machine. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch. q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket for power supply r Power supply plug t Wall outlet r To use foot control Turn off the power switch.
Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider Sewing speed can be varied according to your sewing needs with the speed control slider. q To increase sewing speed, slide it to the right. w To decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left. w q Foot control Sewing speed is varied by the foot control. The harder you press down on the foot control, the faster the machine runs. The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed.
Function Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider. NOTE: • Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine. • If you start the machine with the presser foot up, a warning message will appear to advise you to lower the foot. Lower the foot and rstart the machine again.
q Screen sharpness adjusting dial Use this dial to adjust the brightness of the liquid crystal display. If the screen is not clear, adjust the screen brightness with this dial. w Mode button Press this button to change the mode. Mode 1: Direct pattern selection Mode 2, 3: Utility and decorative stitch pattern selection e Letter style button Press this button to select letter style for sewing letters. q w e r y r Stitch width adjusting button Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch width.
Mode selection When you switch on the machine, the direct select mode (mode 1) is activated. Press the mode button to change the mode. Mode 1 Screen indication You can select 10 of the most commonly used patterns directly by pressing the pattern selection buttons. Mode 2 and 3 You can select stitch patterns from #01 to #99. Patterns #01 to #10 in mode 2 are programmable patterns equivalent to the patterns in mode 1.
Pattern Selection Mode 1 You can select the stitch patterns #01 to #10 directly by pressing the pattern selection buttons. q Patten selection buttons q w e r t y u i o The buttonholes BH1 to BH3 cab be directly selected by pressing the buttonhole selection buttons in any mode. w Buttonhole selection buttons The LCD screen shows the standard settings for the selected stitch pattern.
Help button Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern when patterns #01, #04, #06, #08 (mode 1) or #29 (mode 2) have been selected. Example: When pattern #01, #04, #06, #08, #29 has been selected. Each time you press the help button, the LCD screen will show as follows: The zigzag foot and quilting bar for quilting will be shown. The even foot (optional item) will be shown. The rolled hem foot for a rolled hem will be shown.
Customizing Machine Settings You can customize the machine settings to your preference. q Turn on the power switch while pressing the memory button. The machine setting window will appear. q Memory button w Power switch e Machine setting window w Resumption setting Pattern number 4 will be automatically selected when turning the power on. However the last pattern sewn before turning the power off can be recalled if the resumption setting is selected.
Language selection You can choose one of 10 languages for the screen display. 1. English 2. Spanish 5. German 6. Italian 9. Russian 10. Swedish 3. Finnish 7. Dutch 4. French 8. Portuguese Press the button number “3”. The LCD screen shows language selection. Press the edit or help button to select a language. Press the memory button to set the language. Pop-up window duration time setting A pop-up window will appear for a while when selecting patterns, altering stitch length or width.
Customizing the preset values for the stitch length and width The preset value of the stitch length and width are optimized for each pattern. You can modify the preset value of the patterns in mode 1 and save it so that you do not have to change the setting each time you turn the power switch on. Example: To change the preset value for the stitch length Select the stitch pattern you want to change the preset value. Press “–” or “+” to change the stitch length. Press the memory/call button.
Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot. q Presser foot lifter w Higher position w q Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION: Turn off the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses q w q Zigzag foot A: This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results. w Overedge foot C: This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on the foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the raw edge of fabrics. e e Rolled hem foot D: This special foot is for sewing a rolled hem.
Bobbin Winding Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the cover plate. q w Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin e Setting the spool of thread e Lift up the spool pin. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread.
Bobbin Winding NOTE: Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for bobbin winding. z Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winding tension disk. Be sure to insert the thread between the tension disks. q Bobbin winding tension disk z q x x Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin, threading from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. w Bobbin e Bobbin winder spindle e w c c Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right.
Inserting the bobbin z z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q Thread w Bobbin holder q w x Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. e Front notch x e c c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. v v Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into side notch (B). r Side notch r b b Pull out about 10 cm (4˝) of thread to the rear.
Threading the Machine z c Raise the presser foot lifter. Turn the power switch on. Press the up/down needle position button twice to raise the needle. q Up/down needle position button q Turn the power switch off. v b x w z z Draw the thread around and under the upper thread guide while holding the thread at the spool. w Upper thread guide x x Draw the thread down along the right channel. Then turn around the bottom of the guide plate.
Built-in needle threader z NOTE: The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle, or a #11 Blue needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended. w z Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position. Push 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 q x c t e w r x Draw the thread from the right to the left, under the guide (A), threader hook and the guide (B).
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread z z Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. x x Press the up/down needle position button twice to lower and raise the needle. q Up/down needle position button q c Pull the needle thread to pick up the bobbin thread. w Needle thread e Bobbin thread c e w v Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and behind the presser foot.
Changing the Needle q CAUTION Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. w • Removing the needle Turn the power switch off. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel. Lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp.
Balancing Thread Tension • Auto-thread tension When the thread tension dial is set at AUTO for automatic thread tension, the green light will be on. For general sewing, set the tension dial at AUTO, which covers a wide range of sewing conditions. Align the AUTO mark of the thread tension dial with the indication line. The green light turns on. q Green light q r • Balanced thread tension For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin threads will join at the middle of the fabric.
Pressure Adjusting Lever Foot pressure can be adjusted with the pressure adjusting lever located inside the face cover. The pressure adjusting lever should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to “2” for applique, cut work, drawn work, basting and embroidery. Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine fabrics. Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a “1” setting. q Open the face cover and set the lever at the desired number.
BASIC AND UTILITY STITCHES q Straight Stitches e Straight stitch in center needle position q Pattern: #1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO w NOTE: When stitch pattern #01, #02 or #03 is selected, the sub needle plate will close to set up the needle hole for straight stitch. q Sub needle plate w Needle hole w The needle drop position of patterns #01, #02 and #03 cannot be changed.
Securing a seam For fastening the end of seam, press the reverse button and sew several reverse stitches. The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and hold the reverse button. Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock-a-Matic stitch (pattern #02) or locking stitch (pattern #03) so the machine will lock the stitch off and stop automatically. Cut the thread by using the thread cutter. The threads are cut the proper length for starting the next seam.
Straight stitch in left needle position q Pattern: #4 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO e q w Use this stitch to seam the fabrics along the edge. Adjusting the needle drop position The needle drop position of the straight stitch patterns, #04, #05, #27, #36-#43, #46, #48-51can be changed by pressing the stitch width adjustment button. Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the needle bar to the right. 0.0 3.
Variety of Straight Stitches q Locking stitch q Pattern: #2 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO e w 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 stitches in place and continue sewing forward. When you press the reverse stitch button at the end of the seam, the machine will sew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewing automatically.
q Patchwork piecing stitch q Pattern: #39 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO e w q This is straight stitch with 1.8 mm stitch length, ideal for patchwork piecing. Pattern #43 (mode 2) is the patchwork piecing stitch with left needle drop position. French knot q Pattern: #48 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: 5-8 e w q Combine this stitch with patterns#36-38 to program French knots.
Zipper Sewing q Pattern: #1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zipper foot E e Thread tension: AUTO e q w e Attaching the zipper foot Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder. • To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the right-hand side of pin. • To sew the right-side of zipper, attach zipper foot with the left-hand side of pin. q Groove w Pin e To sew left side r To sew right side r q w o Fabric preparation Add 1 cm (3/8˝) to the zipper length.
Zipper Sewing (continued) x Attach the 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. x 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 and stitch the remainder of the seam. i Slider o 5 cm (2") c i o v v Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat over the zipper.
Basting q Pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Feed dog: t Foot pressure: e q w t r w #27 (mode 2) Darning foot P 1–3 Lowered 1 q e Attaching the darning foot Raise the needle. Remove the foot holder by loosening the thumb screw. Attach the darning foot on the presser bar putting the pin on the needle clamp. Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with a large screwdriver. q Foot holder w Thumb screw e Pin r Needle clamp r To sew Lower the feed dog. Set the thread tension dial between 1 and 3.
Rolled Hem q q Pattern: #1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D e Thread tension: AUTO e w To sew: Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 3/8˝) in length and 0.3 cm (1/8˝) in width. Trim the corner 0.5 cm (3/16˝) by 0.8 cm (1/4˝) for easier insertion of the hem into the foot. Position the fabric aligning the edge of hem with the guide on the foot. Lower the foot and sew 1–2 cm (1/2˝ – 1˝) while pulling both threads to the back. Stop the machine with the needle down in the fabric.
Zigzag Stitch q Pattern: #6 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO e q w Zigzag stitch is useful for overcasting, applique, mending etc. Changing the stitch width Press the stitch width button to change the stitch width. 2.0 Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to increase the stitch width. 7.0 Press the left side of the button (– sign) to decrease the stitch width. Pattern #35 (mode 2) has a fixed right needle drop position.
Overcasting q e w q Pattern: #6 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Overedge foot C e Thread tension: AUTO This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. z The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight. x Place your fabric so that the double guide wires come to the edge. The machine will stitch over these wires. The black ridge will keep the loose threads in so that the needle can stitch over them.
Knit Stitch q q Pattern: #11 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO e w This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour, as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance. After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.
Blind Hem q Pattern: #9 (mode1) or #14 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Blind hem foot G e Thread tension: AUTO e q w q w e t Select pattern #9 for woven fabrics or pattern #14 for elastic fabrics. e t r y u How to fold the fabric Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown. q Heavy fabric w Fine to medium fabric e 0.4–0.7 cm (3/16˝–1/4˝) r Overcasted edge of fabric t Wrong side of fabric To sew Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of the guide on the foot. Lower the presser foot.
Button Sewing q Pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Feed dog: e q w #23 (mode 2) Button sewing foot T AUTO Lowered e Attaching the button sewing foot T Insert the rear pin on the foot into the groove of the foot holder. Gently lower the presser foot lifter while holding the foot with your fingers. q Rear pin w Groove of the foot holder.
Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes Square Buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. Round-end Buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children’s wears. Keyhole Buttonhole The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. It is also suitable for large and thick buttons.
Square buttonhole q Pattern: BH1 w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R e Thread tension: AUTO e q w NOTE: The size of the buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R. The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 1 cm (3/8˝) to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter. It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and threads. Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric to check your settings.
c Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. q Buttonhole lever c q NOTE: If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole lever, the LCD screen will show a warning and the machine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the buttonhole lever down and restart the machine. v Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot.
b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. b Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and the left row first. Then it goes back o the starting point with straight stitch. Step 1 Step 2: The machine will sew the right row. Step 2 Step 3: The machine will sew the back bartack, and the machine will stop automatically. Step 3 n When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go.
Adjusting buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjustment button to change the buttonhole width Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width. Press on “–“ to decrease the buttonhole width. q w The range of adjustment is 2.5 to 7.0. q Stitch width adjustment button w Narrower buttonhole e Wider buttonhole e Adjusting stitch density Press the stitch length adjustment button to change the stitch density. Press on “+” to make the buttonhole stitch coarser.
Corded buttonhole q Pattern: BH1 w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R e Thread tension: AUTO e q w To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as for a square buttonhole. With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. q Bring the ends of cord toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end. Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the front of buttonhole foot to hold them tight.
Round-end buttonhole q Pattern: BH2 w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R e Thread tension: AUTO e q w The sewing sequence is as shown. q w Adjusting buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjustment button to change the buttonhole width. Press “+” to make the buttonhole wider. Press “–” to make the buttonhole narrower. e The range of adjustment is 2.5 to 5.5. q Stitch width 2.5 w Stitch width 4.0 e Stitch width 5.
q Knit buttonhole q Pattern: #20 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R e Thread tension: AUTO e w The sewing sequence is same as that of square buttonhole (see page 43). The range of buttonhole width adjustment is 2.5 to 7.0. The range of stitch density adjustment is 0.7 to 1.2. q Faux chain buttonhole q Pattern: #21 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole R e Thread tension: AUTO e w The sewing sequence is as shown. The range of buttonhole width adjustment is 2.5 to 7.0.
Eyelet q Pattern: #26 (mode 2) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO e q w The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. To sew Depress the foot control to sew. The machine will sew an eyelet and stop automatically when completed. Open the eyelet with an awl, punch or pointed scissors. Adjusting the shape of an eyelet Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows: q q If the eyelet gap opens, press “–“ on the stitch length adjustment button.
Darning q Pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: e q #24 (mode 2) Automatic buttonhole foot R AUTO w Pull the button holder to the rear as far as it will go. q Button holder Place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle position button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot and place the fabric back under the foot. q Lower the needle at the starting point, then lower the foot.
To sew a shorter darning To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4˝), first stop the machine after sewing the required length, then press the reverse button. The required length has been determined. q Start the machine again and continue sewing until the machine stops automatically. q Required length w Starting point e Reverse stitch button w To sew the same size darning Simply start the machine to sew another darning at the same size.
Tacking q Pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: e q w #25 (mode 2) Satin stitch foot F AUTO Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. To sew Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically. The machine will sew a tacking 1.5 cm (9/16˝) long automatically. q 1.5 cm (9/16 ˝) q To sew a shorter tack To sew a tack shorter than 1.
QUILTING AND DECORATIVE STITCHES e q Quilting q Pattern: #1 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: AUTO w Attach the quilting bar (see page 27). Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar. Free motion quilting q Pattern: #4 (mode 1) w Presser foot: Darning foot P e Thread tension: AUTO r Feed dog: Lowered t Foot pressure: 1 e q w Lower the feed dog (see page 25). Attach the darning foot (see page 33) and reduce the foot pressure (see page 25).
Pintucking q Pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: e q w #4 (mode 1) Blind hem foot G AUTO Fold a fabric with the right side together. Place the folded fabric under the blind hem foot. Align the edge of the fold with the guide on the foot, and lower the foot. Sew while guiding the edge of the fold along the guide. Open the fabric and press the tuck to one side.
Shell Tuck q Pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: #15 (mode 2) Satin stitch foot F 6-8 Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric in bias as shown and stitch on the fold. Increase the thread tension. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge. If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least 1.5 cm (5/8”) apart. You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics, in any direction.
Fagoting e q q Pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: #56, #77, #78, #85, #86 (mode 2) Satin stitch foot F AUTO w Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) and press. Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) apart. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side. After finishing sewing, tear away the paper.
Satin Stitches q q Stitch pattern w Presser foot: e Thread tension: e #28-#34 (mode 2) Satin stitch foot F AUTO w Satin stitches can be elongated up to five times their normal length by pressing the elongation button. The stitch width and length can also be changed. Select the desired satin stitch. Press the elongation button to change the elongation ratio. Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the original pattern length.
Twin Needle Sewing Machine settings q Pattern: See the list below. w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: AUTO e q w NOTES: * When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press the twin needle button and test the stitches first before you begin to sew. * Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing. * Turn off the machine before changing the needle. z c Use the extra spool pin and spool stand.
PROGRAMMING PATTERNS AND LETTERS Programming the Pattern Combination Example: Patterns #31 and #32 (mode 2) Select pattern 31 (mode 2). Press the memory button. Select the pattern 32 (mode 2). Press the memory button. A series of pattern combination will be sewn. NOTE: If you press the memory button when the patter cannot be programmed, a buzzer sounds and a waring message will appear.
Programming the mirror image patterns Example: Pattern #32 and its mirror image Select pattern #32 (mode2). Press the memory button. Pattern #32 is memorized. Select pattern #32 (mode 2) again. Press the mirror image button. Pattern #32 is turned over. Press the memory button. A mirror image of pattern #32 is memorized.
Programming the locking stitch Example: Pattern #31 (mode 2) with locking stitch. Select pattern #31 (mode 2). Press the memory button. Pattern #31 is memorized. Select pattern #98 (mode 2) Press memory button. Pattern #98 (locking stitch) is memorized. Press the start/stop button so the machine will sew pattern #31 and lock the stitch off then stop automatically.
Sewing a pattern combination from the beginning q r If you have to stop sewing a pattern combination and wish to sew it over again, press the memory button to sew the pattern combination from the beginning. q Pattern combination w Stop sewing. e Press the memory button. r Sews the pattern combination from the beginning.
Programming French knots Select pattern #48 (mode 2). Press the memory button. A knot and 2 counts of straight stitch is memorized. Select pattern #38 (mode 2). Press the memory button. Three counts of straight stitch is memorized. French knots will be sewn after every 5 counts of straight stitch.
Extender Stitches Patterns #44, #45 and #50 (mode 2) are extender stitches which are used to insert straight stitches between stitch patterns. The extender stitches inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination. Example: Inserting 2 counts of the straight stitch between the blind stitches (pattern #09, mode 2) Select pattern #09 (mode 2). Press the memory button. Pattern #09 is memorized. Select pattern #44 (mode 2).
Other extender stitches q The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns #36, #37, #38, #40, #41 and #42 are independent from those of the combined pattern. w Example: Inserting 3 counts of the straight stitch after pattern 32 (mode 2) Program pattern #32 and #42 (3 counts of straight stitch). q Pattern #32 w Pattern #42 (3 counts of straight stitch) e To insert blank space, use pattern #99. Trim the connecting thread after sewing.
Programming Letters q Selecting a letter style w Press the letter style button to choose one of the following letter styles: q Block w Block (European letters) e Script r Script (European letters) t Broadway y Broadway (European letters) u Decorative patterns e Each time you press the letter style button, the letter style will change in the order above. NOTE: The stitch patterns in mode 2 and 3 cannot be programmed with letters.
Programming letters Example: To program “R&B” in Block style z z Press the letter style button to select Block style. Select the uppercase letter “R” (pattern 28). x x Press the memory button. Uppercase letter “R” will be memorized. c c Select letter “&” (pattern 64). v v Press the stitch width “–” button to reduce the letter size. b b Press the memory button. Small “&” will be memorized. n Select uppercase letter “B” (pattern 12). n m Press the memory button.
Programming letters and decorative patterns Example: To program “I You”. Select the uppercase Block style. Select “I” (pattern #19) and memorize it. Select the decorative patterns. ” (pattern #01) and memorize it. Select “ Select the Block style. Memorize “Y”, “o” and “u”. Viewing a long text The LCD screen shows up to 8 characters at a time. If the entire text is not displayed, press the edit button or help button to scroll the text.
Editing the Programmed Patterns Deleting a letter (pattern) Example: To delete “C” from “ABCD” Press the edit button to shift the cursor under letter “C”. q Cursor q Press the clear button. Letter “C” is deleted. NOTE: Pressing and holding the clear button will delete all the programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected mode.
Stitch adjustment of programmed patterns The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch patterns can be altered uniformly or individually. Example: To alter the stitch width uniformly Press the edit button to shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern. Press the stitch width adjustment button to alter the stitch width. The stitch width of programmed patterns will be uniformly altered.
q w e Unified needle drop position The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will vary depending on the combination: r q Unified to the left when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the center needle position. w Unified to the right when combining the patterns with the right needle position and the center needle position. e Unified to the center when combining the patterns with the left needle position and the right needle position.
Storing and Recalling the Pattern Combinations A pattern combination can be stored in the memory for future use even after turning the machine off. The stored pattern combination can be recalled by pressing the memory/call button. You can store total 5 combinations in mode 2, mode 3 and lettering mode. NOTE: Memory/call function is not available in mode 1. Storing the pattern combinations Program the desired pattern combination. Press the memory/call button.
Recalling a stored combination Select mode 2, 3 or lettering. Press the memory/call button to select the desired memory address. Press the mirror image button to recall the stored combination. Deleting a stored combination Press the memory/call button to select the desired memory address. Press and hold the clear button to delete the stored combination.
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use. If stretch patterns, letters or numbers are distorted, correct it with the feed balancing dial. q Feed balancing dial q Stretch stitch pattern (+) (–) If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of “+”.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Press button to open the sub needle plate and turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained in this section. q Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog e z z Remove the needle and presser foot. Remove the setscrew and remove the needle plate. q Screwdriver w Setscrew e Needle plate w x x Take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
Replacing the Light Bulb WARNING: Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. To remove: Open the face cover. Pull out the bulb from the lamp socket. q To replace: Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket. Close the face cover. q Face cover w Bulb e Lamp socket e Replace the bulb with the same type, rated 12 V, 5 W. w Replacing the light bulb on the underside of the sewing arm z z Lay the machine on its back.
Warning Messages If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows one of these messages, follow the guidance below. Message Problem/Cause Remedy • The machine is started with the presser foot up. • The machine will stop if the presser foot is raised while sewing. Lower the presser foot and start the machine again. • The machine will stop after several stitches if the buttonhole is sewn without lowering the buttonhole lever. Lower the buttonhole lever and start the machine again.
Message Problem/Cause Remedy The foot control is disconnected while sewing. Turn OFF the power and connect the foot control. • The start/stop button is pressed after the foot control has been connected. Disconnect the foot control and restart the machine. • Power switch is turned on while depressing the foot control. Release the foot control. • The machine is malfunctioning due to a problem in its electronic components. Contact the service center or the store from where the machine was purchased.
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when starting sewing. 6. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle. See page 20 See page 24 See page 23 See page 23 See page 26 The bobbin thread breaks. 1.
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