INSTRUCTION BOOK
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
TABLE OF INSTRUCTION SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS Names of Parts ............................................................. 2 Standard Accessories ................................................... 3 Extension Table ............................................................. 3 SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHING Shelltuck Stitch ........................................................... 37 Applique ...................................................................... 38 Scallop Stitch ...................
i o !0 SECTION I.
q w e r Standard Accessories q Bobbin t w Spool pin felt e Needle set r Additional spool pin t Satin stitch foot F y u i o y Zipper foot E u Automatic buttonhole foot R !0 i Overedge foot C o Blind hem foot G !0 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) !1 Screwdriver key !1 !2 !3 !4 !2 Lint brush !3 Small spool holder !5 !4 Large spool holder !5 Spool stand Extension Table The extension table q provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW q Connecting the Power Supply • Using the foot control Turn off the power switch q. Insert the foot control plug w into the foot control jack e. Insert the machine plug r into the power inlet t. Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u. Turn on the power switch q. The foot control sign i will be displayed when the foot control is connected to the machine.
Speed Control Slider Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase sewing speed, slide the slider to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide the slider to the left. Controlling Sewing Speed Depress the foot control to start the machine. The further down you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs. The maximum sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider.
Machine Operating Buttons y t e r q Start/Stop Button w Lower the presser foot lifter. Press the start/stop button q to start the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches; it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider. Press the start/stop button q again to stop the machine. q q NOTES: •The machine runs slowly as long as you press and hold the start/stop button q. •The start/stop button q cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine.
t Cursor Buttons t Use these buttons to move the cursor u. Press button to move the cursor to right. Press button to move the cursor to left. u y Value Set Buttons y Use these buttons to change the set value. Move the cursor under the digit you would like to change. Press button to increase the value. Press button to decrease the value.
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder CAUTION: q e Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching foot holder. w w • Removing the foot holder Remove the setscrew q by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver. • Attaching the foot holder Match the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded hole in the presser bar e. Fit the setscrew q into the hole. Tighten the setscrew q by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog q The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back of the machine. w q To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow q. w To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow w, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel e toward you. The feed dog must be up for normal sewing. e q w z Changing the Needle x CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle. q z Turn off the power switch.
Bobbin Winding • Removing the bobbin Gently slide the hook cover release button q to the right and remove the hook cover plate w. Lift out the bobbin. q q Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate w • Horizontal spool pin Lift up the spool pin q. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder w, and press it firmly against the spool of thread. The small spool holder e is used with narrow or small spools of thread.
• Winding the bobbin NOTE: Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for bobbin winding. x c z z Draw the thread from the spool. x x Guide the thread around the thread guide. c v c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. v Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. b b Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin sign q appears on the LCD display. q n n With the free end of the thread held in your hand, start the machine.
• Inserting the bobbin z Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q End of thread z q x Guide the thread into the first notch w on the front side of the bobbin holder. w Notch x w 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 the second notch e. Pull out about 6˝ (15 cm) of thread. e Notch e b Attach the hook cover plate.
Threading the Machine q w z c Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down button q to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. q Needle up/down button CAUTION: v Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine. b x • Threading the machine z z Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide. x x While holding the thread near the spool w, draw the end of the thread down around the check spring holder e.
Needle Threader CAUTION: z Turn OFF the power switch when using the needle threader. q z Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob q as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind. q Knob w x Draw the thread from guide (a) e to guide (b) r and under the hook w. Draw the thread up along the right side of guide (b) r and slip the thread in between guide (b) and the holder plate t.
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z z Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. x x Press the needle up/down button q twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. q Needle up/down button q c c Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and behind the presser foot.
LCD Display The LCD display shows the following information when the machine is turned on. q Identification letter for recommended foot w Stitch pattern number e Cursors r Stitch width t Stitch length q w e r z Press the cursor keys to move the cursor under the stitch pattern number. The cursors appear under both digits when turning the power on. x Press the value set keys to change the stitch pattern number until the pattern number of the desired stitch is indicated.
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch • Correct tension q Needle thread (top thread) w Bobbin thread (bottom thread) e To loosen r To tighten q The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail). If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, notice that the stitches are evenly balanced. When adjusting the needle thread tension, the higher the number, the tighter the top thread tension.
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric. See the illustrations for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension as necessary.
q w SECTION III. BASIC SEWING e Straight Stitch Sewing q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: 00 or 01 2 to 6 Zigzag foot A • Starting to sew Raise 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. Start the machine. Gently guide the fabric along a seam guide line letting the fabric feed naturally.
Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate and the hook cover help you to measure seam allowance. The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position q and the edge of the fabric w. q Center needle position w Edge of the fabric q w q e Number 10 15 40 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1 1/2 Distance (cm) Distance (inch) 30 1.0 1.5 3.0 4.
Straight Stitch q w e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: 00 or 01 2 to 6 Zigzag foot A For seaming garments, zipper application and more. Pattern 01 is used for seaming fine fabrics. q w Lock-a-Matic Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: r Reverse button 02 2 to 6 Zigzag foot A Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse stitch button r once.
Stretch Stitch q w e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: 05, 06 3 to 6 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. Stitch pattern 06 used for seaming fine fabrics. q w Sculpture Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: 31 3 to 6 Satin stitch foot F For top stitching and outlining designs.
q w Zigzag Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: 07 2 to 6 Zigzag foot A The zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile stitches. It is used for overcasting, mending, appliqué, and also used as a decorative stitch. NOTE: Use an interfacing when sewing on stretch fabrics such as knit, jersey or tricot. q • Adjusting the stitch width Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor w under the stitch width value “5.0” q (default setting).
q w Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: 07 3 to 7 Overedge foot C This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight. Place your fabric so that the double guide wires come to the edge. The machine will stitch over these wires.
q w Overedge Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: 11 3 to 7 Overedge foot C This stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stitches, using the overedge foot, to seam and overcast in one step. It is ideal for 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) seams on knits (when attaching ribbing) or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. Place your fabric so that the raw edges fit under the wire guides and touch the black ridge.
Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses q q Square Buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the foot. w w Round-end Buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics, especially for blouses and children’s clothes. e e Fine Fabric Buttonhole This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine, delicate fabrics such as fine silk.
w q e Square Buttonhole r q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: r Buttonhole lever sign 50 1 to 5 Automatic buttonhole foot R • To sew z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin w into the groove q of the foot holder. q Groove w Pin z q w x Pull the button holder e to the back, and place the button in it. Push it together tightly to the button.
b b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. The machine will sew the left row first. n n The machine will sew the back bartack and the right row. m m The machine will sew the front bartack, then it stops automatically. !2 NOTE: If you start sewing the buttonhole without lowering the buttonhole lever, the LCD display will show “bL” message and the buttonhole lever sign !2 will blink. Lower the buttonhole lever, then restart the machine.
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for Buttonholes q • Adjusting the stitch width Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch width value “5.0” q (default setting). Press the button to decrease buttonhole width w. Press the button to increase buttonhole width e. The stitch width can be varied from 2.5 to 7.0 depending on the selected buttonhole. w e • Adjusting the stitch density Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor under the stitch density value “0.4” q (default setting).
q w Stretch Buttonhole e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: 53 1 to 5 Automatic buttonhole foot R The machine will sew the front bartack and left row first. The machine will sew the back bartack and right row, then it stops automatically. The stitch width can be varied from 2.5 to 7.0. The stitch density can be varied from 0.5 to 1.0. To change the stitch width or stitch density, refer to page 29.
w q Corded Buttonhole e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: 50 1 to 5 Automatic buttonhole foot R z Use the same procedure as the square buttonhole procedure. Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur q at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot, clearing the front end.
w q Darning Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: zxcv • Starting to sew z Pull the button holder q to the back. x Place the garment under the foot. Press the needle up/down button twice. Move the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot. c Lower the foot and start the machine. The machine will lock stitch, sew 16 rows of darning, lock stitch again and stop automatically. v Turn the fabric and repeat sewing.
q w Tacking e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: 58 3 to 6 Satin stitch foot F Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. • Start sewing Start the machine and sew until the machine stops automatically. The machine will sew a tacking 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) long. q 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) q • Sewing a shorter tack * Set the speed control slider at low speed setting. To sew a tack shorter than 5/8˝ (1.
w q Zipper Sewing e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: 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 q • Fabric preparation Add 3/8˝ (1 cm) to the zipper length.
Zipper Sewing (continued) x 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 2˝ (5 cm) 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 2˝ (5 cm) c i o v Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat over the zipper.
w q z Blind Hemming e (1) q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: z Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to form a 1/4˝~7/16˝ (0.4~0.7 cm) allowance. q Wrong side of fabric w 1/4˝~7/16˝ (0.4~0.7 cm) (1) On heavyweight fabrics that tend to ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. (2) Fold the hem under the fabric for lightweight fabrics. (2) w w q 13 or 14 1 to 4 Blind Hem stitch foot G q x x Place the fabric so that the fold is next to the guide on the foot.
w q Button Sewing e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: r Feed dog: 07 3 to 7 Satin stitch foot F Dropped r z x c v b n z Lower the feed dog. x Match the holes of button to the horizontal slot on the presser foot. c Lower the foot to hold the button in place. v Adjust the stitch width so the needle will enter the left hole of the button. b Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the right hole of the button. Readjust the stitch width if necessary.
q w e Applique r q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: r Presser foot pressure dial: 17 or 18 1 to 4 Satin stitch foot F 3 * The stitch width of pattern 17 can be changed without changing its center needle position. * The stitch width of pattern 18 can be changed without changing its left needle position. q Place an applique on the fabric and baste or pin it in place. Reduce the foot pressure. Sew while guiding the fabric so the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique.
q w Smocking e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children’s clothes or women’s blouses. Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the projected width. Set stitch length at “5.0” and sew rows of straight stitches 3/8˝ (1.0 cm) apart across the area to be smocked. NOTE: Pull up the bobbin thread and draw a 4˝~6˝ thread tail to the back before start sewing.
q w Quilting e q Stitch pattern: 38 w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Stitch patterns 31, 39 or 42 can also be used. The quilt stitch adds a three dimensional effect when outlining designs. q w Fagoting e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: 43 3 to 6 Satin stitch foot F 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.
q w Cross Stitch e q Stitch Pattern: 46 w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Stitch pattern 48 can also be used. You can make cross stitch designs with these patterns, in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand. * If you press the auto-lock button before sewing, the machine will sew one unit of the cross stitch and stop automatically.
w q Decorative Stitch Combinations e q Stitch Pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: To combine two units of pattern 25 and 27. z Sew pattern 25 and press the auto-lock button while sewing the second unit. The machine will stop automatically when the second unit is completed. q Auto-lock button z x c 25 and 27 3 to 6 Satin stitch foot F x Select stitch pattern 27. Press the auto-lock button and start sewing. q c Machine will sew one unit of pattern 27 and stop automatically.
SECTION V. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog z q WARNING: e • Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. w CAUTION: Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight. x NOTE: Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and neutral soap. After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and presser foot are attached.
Problems and Warning Signs Warning sign Cause Try this The machine will not sew with the start/stop button because the foot control is connected. Disconnect the foot control and start the machine. A buttonhole is sewn without lowering the buttonhole lever. Lower the buttonhole lever and restart the machine. The bobbin winder spindle is moved to the right. Move the bobbin winder spindle to the left. The machine is restarted too soon after it has halted due to the overload.
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See page 13, 14 breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 17, 18 3. The needle is bent or blunt. See page 9 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See page 9 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the See page 19 presser foot when start sewing. The bobbin thread breaks. The needle breaks. Skipped stitches 6.
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