INSTRUCTION BOOK
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 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. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Table of contents SECTION 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs........... 33 Replacing the Bobbin Holder............................. 34 Troubleshooting.................................................. 35 SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts..................................................... 3 Setting the Spool Pin............................................ 3 Standard Accessories.......................................... 4 Extension Table....................................
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w q r t Standard Accessories e q Zipper foot E w Blind hem foot G e Sliding buttonhole foot r Needle set t Bobbin x 3 y Screwdriver u Seam ripper (buttonhole opener) i Spool holder (small) o Spool holder (large) !0 Spool pin !1 Instruction book y u i !0 !1 o Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. The accessories can be stored in the table. Detaching the table: Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.
z SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW v Connecting the Power Supply c r z Turn the power switch off. x Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. c Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. v Turn the power switch on. q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket r Power supply plug t Wall outlet q t x e w NOTE: • Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power.
Controlling the Sewing Speed Foot control Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the machine runs. Reverse Stitch Lever Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse. The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed. e To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs w The drop feed lever is located underneath the free-arm bed on the front side of the machine. To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated.
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 heavy fabric under the foot. q Lowered position w Normal up position e Highest position e e w 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.
Changing Needles w CAUTION: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. q Needle clamp screw x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.
Fabric and Needle Chart • 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 small scrap of the fabric that will be used for actual sewing. • In general, use the same thread for the needle and bobbin.
Winding the Bobbin (A) q Setting the spool Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. A: Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. q Large spool holder (B) B: For a small spool, use the small spool holder. w Small spool holder w Removing the bobbin z z Push the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the cover plate.
Winding the bobbin q z z Hold the thread with both hands and guide the thread from back to front under the thread guide. q Thread guide Guide the thread into the bobbin winder thread guide as illustrated. w Bobbin winder thread guide w x x Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. Hold top of the bobbin winder spindle and rotate the bobbin until it clicks into place.
Inserting the Bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off as illustrated. q Thread q z x x Guide the thread into the front notch on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. w Front notch e Tension spring blade w e c c Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the side notch. r Side notch r v Pull out about 4˝ (10 cm) of thread. Attach the hook cover plate.
Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. z Draw the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide. q Thread guide q z x x Draw the thread down along the right channel and pull it up around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the thread up along the left channel.
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z z Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. q Needle thread q x Turn the handwheel slowly toward you one complete turn. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated. w Bobbin thread x w q c Pull 4˝ (10 cm) of both threads back and under the presser foot.
Selecting the Stitch Pattern w Raise the needle to its highest position. Pattern selector dial Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern at the setting mark. q Pattern selector dial w Setting mark q CAUTION: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break. To select the stretch stitch patterns, set the stitch length dial at S.S.
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance If the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. If the patterns are drawn out, correct them by setting the dial to the “–” side. If the patterns are compressed, correct them by setting the dial to the “+” side.
Balancing Needle Thread Tension The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. To adjust the thread tension, turn the tension dial. q Tension dial q t w Balanced tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated.
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: A or B Zigzag foot A 2–6 1.5 – 4 Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (5/8˝ (1.6 cm) is most common). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back. Depress the foot control.
Using the Seam Guide Lines The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you to measure seam allowance. w e Numbers 10 15 30 40 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1 1/2 Distance (cm) 1 1.5 3 4 — — — — — Distance (inch) — — — — 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1 1/2 q Guide lines w Center needle position e Distance from the center needle position q Turning a Square Corner The cornering guide helps you maintain a 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam allowance when sewing a corner.
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES Basic Zigzag Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: C Zigzag foot A 2–5 0.5 – 4 Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs. NOTE: Use a stabilizer for stretch fabrics such as tricot and knits to prevent puckering. Overcasting Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: C Zigzag foot A 2–5 0.
Knit Stitch Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: t Stitch width: G Zigzag foot A 3–7 S.S. 5 This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and stretch velour because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam. Trim the seam allowance after sewing. Tricot Stitch Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: D Zigzag foot A 3–6 0.5−1.
Straight Stretch Stitch Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: A or B Zigzag foot A 3–7 S.S. The pattern is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra strength. Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the fabric moves back and forth.
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Zipper Application Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: A Zipper foot E 3–6 1.5 – 4 Attaching the zipper foot A: To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the right side pin. B: To sew the right side of zipper, attach the zipper foot with the left side pin. q Groove w Pin w q (A) (B) o Fabric preparation u z i z Add 3/8˝ (1 cm) to the zipper size. This is the overall opening size.
To sew q z w z Attach zipper foot with the right side pin. Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8˝ (0.4 cm) margin of fabric. q Lower layer w End of the opening e Zipper teeth r 1/8˝ (0.4 cm) margin t Upper layer y Opening size u Folded edge i Basting e r y t i u x x Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and baste the zipper tape to the lower fabric layer. Align zipper foot with margin edge.
b Raise and release the foot, and re-attach it with the left side pin. Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric to about 3/8˝ (1 cm) distance from the basting line. Turn fabric 90 degrees and sew a seam the entire length of the zipper tape. Before reaching the slider, stop the machine with needle in fabric and raise the foot. Use seam ripper to open a few inches of basting stitch. !3 Unstitch basting !4 3/8˝ (1 cm) b !4 !3 n Unzip a few inches to clear a path for stitching.
Blind Stitch Hemming Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: z z On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or medium fabrics. Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a 1/8˝ (0.5 cm) allowance. A: Heavy weight fabric B: Fine or medium weight fabric q Wrong side of the fabric w 1/8˝ (0.
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHES Smocking Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: D Zigzag foot A 1–4 S.S. z Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the project width. Increase the stitch length to “4” and loosen thread tension to “1”. Sew rows of straight stitches 3/8˝ (1 cm) apart across the area to be smocked. q 3/8˝ (1 cm) z x q x Knot the threads along one end.
Pin Tucking Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: A Blind hemming foot G 2–6 1.5 – 4 Fold a fabric wrong side together and Lower the needle into the fabric 0.1 – 0.2 cm inside the folded edge. Lower the foot and turn the screw to align the guide on the foot with the folded edge. Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge along the guide. Open the fabric and iron press the tucks.
Patchwork Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Stitch length: q D Zigzag foot A 1–4 1–3 Place two layers of the fabric with the right side together. Seam along the edges with the straight stitch. Open fabrics flat and fold each seam allowances. Place the fabric under the foot so that the seam line matches the center of the foot width. Lower the foot and sew the pattern along the seam line.
SECTION 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: • Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. • Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight. • Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and mild soap. Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs z z Remove the presser foot and needle. Remove screw on the needle plate with the screwdriver.
Replacing the Bobbin Holder z z Insert the bobbin holder into the hook race. x x Make sure the knob of the bobbin holder fits next to the stopper on the race. q Knob w Stopper w q c c Replace the bobbin. Attach the needle plate. Tighten the screw firmly with the screwdriver.
Troubleshooting Condition The needle thread breaks Cause 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 start sewing. 6. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing. 7. The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle. The bobbin thread 1.
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