Operation Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug the machine before you change the light bulb. Replace the bulb with same type rated 15 watts.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT (in the United Kingdom) Main supply (AC 230/240V~, 50Hz) DO NOT cut off the main plug from equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power point in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Keep the carton and packing materials. You may have to take or send the machine to be repaired. If you do not pack it properly, or do not use the right packing material, the machine could be damaged. Please follow the diagram below to unpack the machine. IMPORTANT ● This packing material is designed to prevent damage. Save this packing material if you need to take or send this machine to be repaired.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE THE MACHINE. To use the machine safely 1. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you are sewing. Do not touch the balance wheel, thread take-up lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 1 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................ 3 CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 5 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................7 THE MAIN PARTS .................................
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS .............................................43 Zipper Insertion ............................................................................................................................................... 44 Gathering ........................................................................................................................................................ 45 Darning ............................
1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— THE MAIN PARTS 4 2 31 0 E 5 A 8 6 9 7 B C D 1 Bobbin winder (Page 18) This winds the thread onto the bobbin,which you use for the lower thread. C Foot controller jack (Page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. 2 Spool pin (Page 18, 23) D Presser foot lever (Page 23) 3 Hole for vertical spool pin (Page 27) This holds a second spool of thread, if you want to sew with two needles.
ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat-bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you carry out most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. No. 1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) 3 Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.)) Twin Needle (1 pc.) 4 Part Code USA Others X59370-051 Part Name No. 5. Part Name Part Code USA Others X59369-251 X59375-051 130920-021 5 6 7 Buttonhole Foot (1 pc.) Button Sewing Foot (1 pc.) Extra Spool Pin (1 pc.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular mains household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.
Main Power and Sewing Light Switch This switch turns the mains power and sewing light on or off. 1 Turn on (toward the ‘I’ mark) 2 Turn off (toward the ‘O’ mark) Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing. 1 ■ To Check the Needle Correctly: Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Dispose of any bent needles safely.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— • Do not use a lot of force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. Replacing the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch off before you change the needle. If you leave the main power on and step on the foot controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. ● Only use sewing-machine needles for home use.
Lower the presser foot lever and fix the Changing the Presser Foot 4 presser foot onto the shank. If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in. CAUTION 1 ● Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Flat-Bed Attachment The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat-bed attachment. 1 Slide the flat-bed attachment to the left to open it. 1 1 2 1 Flat-bed attachment 2 Storage compartment Note ● Put the accessories inside a bag, and then store the bag inside the compartment. If the accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged.
THE CONTROLS To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. Stitch widths and lengths are shown on the following page. Pattern Selection Dial Note ● When you use the Pattern Selection Dial to choose a pattern, turn the balance wheel to the front (counterclockwise) to set the needle in the highest position. If the needle is in the down position when you turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Patterns and Stitch Names 11 stitches Stitch Name Stitch Width [mm(inch)] Stitch Length [mm(inch)] Twin Needle Instruction Manual Page 1 FOUR-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE 5.0 (3/16) 0.5 (1/32) No 40 2 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) - 2.5 (3/32) Yes 32, 44, 45 3 STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) - 4.0 (3/16) Yes 32, 45 4 STRAIGHT STITCH (Left Needle Position) - 2.
Reverse Sewing Lever You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. 1 To sew in reverse, push the Reverse Sewing Lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the Reverse Sewing Lever. The machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever Using a Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to-reach areas.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Using of any other bobbin may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from older models, the machine will not work properly.
While holding the end of the thread, gently 4 press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 1 CAUTION ● Not setting the bobbin properly may 5 Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. 6 Press the foot controller to start.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— 2 Lower Threading Slide the button and open the cover. 1 2 • For more details on one-touch lower threading, see page 21. CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in 3 the direction shown by the arrow.
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in 5 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place. Lower Threading (For One-touch lower threading) This is only available on certain models. 2 1 1 CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— 2 Slide the button and open the cover. 1 2 Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in 4 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place. 2 1 Cover 2 Slide button Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread 3 through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it. • Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine.
Upper Threading 1 5 2 1 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Spool pin Thread guide (back) Thread guide (front) Thread take-up lever Mark on the balance wheel Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread 3 on this pin. CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. If you don’t, the thread could tangle and break the needle. IMPORTANT: Raise the presser foot using the presser Foot 1 Lever.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Put the thread behind the guide above the 6 needle. Thread the needle from front to back leaving a 7 thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inches). Using the Needle Threader (Models equipped with a needle threader) Turn the power switch to ‘O’. 1 Lower the presser foot lever. Turn the balance wheel toward you 2 (counterclockwise) to raise the needle holder to the highest position.
Pull down the needle threader lever as much 4 as possible, and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine (away from you). Make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread. Raise the needle threader lever and pull out 6 about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 • Hold the thread in front of the needle to make sure that the hook grabs it.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Drawing up the lower thread 1 thread, slowly turn the balance wheel to the While lightly holding the end of the upper front (counterclockwise) once by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ One-touch lower threading This is only available on certain models. You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread.
Sewing with a Twin Needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. Sewing with twin needles works well with the straight stitch (center needle position) and the zigzag stitch (3.0 mm (1/16 inch)). (see page 16) CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: X57521-001). Other needles could break, and damage the machine.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Tension of the Thread The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric. 2 Memo 1 ● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.
FABRIC,THREAD,AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Medium weight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavy weight fabrics Stretch fabrics Thread Type Size Broadcloth Cotton Taffeta Thread synthetic mercerized 60–80 Flannel, Gabardine Silk or silk finished 50–80 Cotton Georgette Thread synthetic mercerized 60–80 Challis, Satin Silk 50–80 Denim Cotton 30–50 Corduroy Thread synthetic mercerized 50 Tweed Silk Tricot For top-stitching 1 75/11–90/14 Lawn, Batiste Jersey Size of Needle 6
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2 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING —————————————————————————————————————————— Please Read Before Sewing CAUTION ● To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine. Keep your hands away from moving parts. ● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing. If you do, the needle may be damaged and you may be injured. ● Do not use bent or broken needles. If you do, you may be injured. ● Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing.
■ Changing Sewing Direction ■ Removing the Material from the Machine 1 to change direction with the needle still in the 1 Stop the machine at the point where you want fabric. Stop the machine. Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that the thread take-up lever is also in its highest position. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to 2 line up its new direction using the needle as a turning point for the fabric.
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING —————————————————————————————————————————— You can adjust the length of the Zigzag (Satin) Stitch using the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw. Zigzag Stitching 1 Stitch Name Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Zigzag Stitch 1.5 (1/16) 3.0 (1/8) Zigzag Stitch 2.0 (1/16) 5.0 (3/16) 1 Buttonhole fine adjusting screw Zigzag (Satin) Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5.
3 BUILT-IN STITCHES
BUILT-IN STITCHES ————————————————————————————————————————————————— Blind Hem Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Blind Hem Stitch Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] 2.0 (1/16) 5.0 (3/16) You can use the blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. 1 the fabric. Both the threads should be the same color as Stitch Name Pattern Elastic Stitch Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] 1.
■ Joining Fabric You can use the elastic stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If you are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible. Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric 1 together and center them under the presser foot. Sew them together using the Elastic stitch. 2 Make sure you keep the two fabric edges close together. Overedge Stitching Stitch Name Pattern Elastic Overlock Stitch Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch.
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4 SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS
SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ——————————————————————————————————————— ■ Making A Buttonhole Making a Buttonhole Step Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] 0.5 (1/32) 5.0 (3/16) Foot Buttonhole Foot Memo ● We recommend that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before you try it on the actual garment. ● When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, place a stabilizer material on the underside of the fabric.
■ Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole To secure the stitching, turn the material 90 1 degrees counterclockwise and sew Straight Stitches to the end of the front bar tack of the buttonhole. Remove the material from the machine. We 2 recommend that you put pins across both ends of the buttonhole as protection against cutting the stitches. Adjusting Buttonholes If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is not the same, you can make the following adjustments.
SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ——————————————————————————————————————— 7 Sewing Buttons Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Zigzag Stitch 3.0 (1/8) Zigzag Stitch 5.0 (3/16) Zigzag (Satin) Stitch 5.0 (3/16) Foot At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. Other Button Darning Sewing Plate Foot 8 the upper and lower threads and tie both Remove the material from the machine. Cut threads at the back of the material.
5 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the 4 top on both sides. The needle should be Zipper Insertion Stitch Name Pattern Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results. Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Foot 2.5 (3/32) Zipper Foot You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zips, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle.
Gathering Stitch Name Darning Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) 4.0 (3/16) Straight Stitch (Left Needle Position) 2.5 (3/32) Set the Pattern Selection Dial to Straight 1 Stitch. Stitch Name Pattern Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) Straight Stitch (Left Needle Position) Stitch Foot Length [mm (inch.)] Other 2.5 (3/32) 4.
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— Repeat this motion until the darn section is 6 filled with parallel lines of stitching. Appliqués Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Zigzag Stitch 1.5 (1/16) 3.0 (1/8) Zigzag Stitch 2.0 (1/16) 5.0 (3/16) Zigzag (Satin) Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5.0 (3/16) You can create an applique by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration.
CAUTION ● Be careful that the needle does not hit a Monogramming and Embroidering pin during sewing, as the needle can break. You may also be injured. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Stitch Width Foot [mm (inch.)] Other Zigzag Stitch 1.5 (1/16) 3.0 (1/8) Zigzag Stitch 2.0 (1/16) 5.0 None Darning (3/16) Plate Zigzag (Satin) Stitch 0.5 (1/32) 5.0 (3/16) ■ Preparing for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering Remove the power supply plug from the 1 outlet.
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— Pull the lower thread up through the work at ■ Embroidering wheel and make a few holding stitches. 1 embroidery hoop. 6 the starting position by turning the balance Stitch the outline of the design by moving the Grip the hoop with your thumbs and 7 forefingers while pressing the fabric with your middle and third fingers and supporting the outside of the hoop with your little fingers.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Loosen the presser foot screw to remove the 3 presser-foot holder. Using the Walking Foot Stitch Name Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) Zigzag Stitch Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] 2 2.5 (3/32) – 1 4.0 (3/16) 3 1 Use a screwdriver 2 Presser-foot holder 3 Presser-foot screw 1.5 (1/16) 3.
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— Lower the presser foot lever and then tighten 5 the presser foot screw. Using the Quilting Foot Stitch Name 1 1 Presser-foot screw CAUTION ● Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you may be injured. ● Before you start sewing, make sure you turn the balance wheel toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not hit the presser foot.
CAUTION ● Be careful not to touch the needle, Using the 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot otherwise you may be injured. ● Use a screwdriver to tighten the presser foot holder screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you may be injured. ● Before you start sewing, make sure you turn the balance wheel toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not hit the presser foot. Stitch Name Stitch length [mm(inch)] Pattern Straight Stitch (Center Needle Position) 2.
USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————— ■ Quickly stitch together a quilt. 1 2 1 Top of fabric. 2 Seam 3.
6 APPENDIX
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— MAINTENANCE 4 screw. Put the light cover back on and fasten the Changing the Light Bulb CAUTION ● Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before you change the light bulb. If the main power switch is on when you change the light bulb, you may get an electric shock. If the machine is on and you step on the foot controller, you may be injured. ● To avoid burns, let the light bulb cool down before you change it.
CAUTION Cleaning ● Make sure you turn the balance wheel CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured. toward the front of the machine (counterclockwise). Turning the balance wheel in the other direction may damage the machine. Remove the shuttle. 1 Switch the machine off and unplug it. 2 Raise the needle and the presser foot. 6 Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Check that the edge of the race shelf is 5, and then put the shuttle in so that the projection on the shuttle lines up with the spring. 8 positioned as in step 1 2 2 1 1 Projection 2 Spring 9 needle plate, and then slide the cover back on. Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the CAUTION ● Never use a shuttle that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer.
Troubleshooting If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Symptom Possible cause The machine is not plugged in. The sewing machine does not work. How to put it right Plug the machine in. page 10 The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch. page 11 The bobbin-winder shaft is pushed to the right. Move the bobbin-winder shaft to the left.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom Possible cause How to put it right You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (for example, you have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come out of the guide above the needle.) Correct the upper threading. page 23 There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. – The needle is not appropriate for the thread you are using. Choose a needle that is appropriate for the type of stitch.
Symptom The fabric is wrinkled. Stitches are skipped. There is a highpitched noise while sewing. The needle threader can not be used. The stitch is not sewn correctly. Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. Thread the upper thread and fit the bobbin thread properly. page 20, 23 You have not fitted the spool properly. Fit the spool properly.
APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Symptom The fabric does not feed. The sewing light bulb does not come on. Possible cause How to put it right Reference The darning plate is fitted on the needle plate. Remove the darning plate. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric. page 29 The thread is tangled, for example, in the shuttle. Remove the tangle thread.
INDEX Numerics N 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot ..............................................9, 51 Needle Inspecting ............................................................... 11 Replacement .......................................................... 12 Needle Inspection ......................................................... 11 A Accessories .....................................................................9 Appliqués .....................................................................
ENGLISH XC5142-0212 Printed in China
