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.................................................................. 1 Standard Accessories....................................................... 2 Large Extension Table...................................................... 2 Extension Table................................................................. 3 Stitch Chart........................................................................ 3 SECTION II.
SECTION I.
q w e Standard Accessories r q Zigzag foot: A (set on the machine) w Overedge foot: C e Zipper foot: E r Satin stitch foot: F t y u t Blind hem foot: G i y 1/4˝ seam foot: O u Custom crafted zigzag foot: F2 i Automatic buttonhole foot: R o !0 !1 o Assorted needle set !2 !0 Spool holder ( X 2) (large) !1 Spool holder ( X 2) (small) !2 Additional spool pin !3 !4 !5 !3 Bobbins ( X 4) !6 !4 Screwdriver !5 Lint brush !6 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener) !7 Stitch chart !7 !8
Extension Table The extension table q provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. q Extension table w Pin e Hole e w • Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated. q • Attaching the table Push the extension table, inserting the pin w into the hole e until the table snaps into the machine. r • Accessory storage Accessories are stored inside the extension table. Pull the lid towards you to open the accessory storage r.
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply q • 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 e w q Start/Stop button 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 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 Needle up/down button Press the needle up/down button t to bring the needle up or down. y Thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button y to trim the threads after sewing. The thread cutter mark will blink i while the machine cuts the threads. You can continue sewing without pulling the bobbin thread up after trimming the threads.
Touch Panel q Mode key When the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically. Press the mode key to change the mode. Refer to page 18. y u w Clear key Press the clear key to clear the memorized stitch pattern. Press and hold the clear key until the buzzer beeps to clear all memorized stitch patterns. Refer to page 56. t i q w e e Flip key Press the flip key to flip the selected stitch pattern horizontally. Refer to page 52.
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder q e w CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching foot holder. • Removing the foot holder Remove the thumbscrew q by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver. w • Attaching the foot holder Align the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumbscrew q into the hole. Tighten the thumbscrew q by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back of the machine. q To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow q. Set the stitch length value at “0.0” e. q w To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow w, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel r toward you. The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
z Changing the Needle x CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle. z Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw q by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp w. w q x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w with the flat side to the rear.
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 Hook cover release button w Hook cover plate q w • Horizontal spool pin Lift up the spool pin q. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. 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. Lower the spool pin q.
x z • Winding the bobbin NOTES: • Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for bobbin winding. • Use a bobbin with “J” mark as illustrated. c z Draw the thread from the spool. x Guide the thread around the thread guide. x c Pass the thread through the hole in the top of the bobbin from the inside to outside. cv v Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. b q b Push the bobbin to the right. The bobbin mark q appears on the LCD display.
• Inserting the bobbin z Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q End of thread z q x x Guide the thread into the first notch w on the front side of the bobbin holder. w Notch 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 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 w c z q CAUTION: urn OFF the power switch before threading the T machine. v b x • Threading the machine z Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide. z 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: Turn OFF the power switch when using the needle threader. 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 z q 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 Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. z 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 x q c Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and behind the presser foot.
Pattern Selection • Mode 1 You can select the following stitch patterns directly by pressing the pattern keys q. q w z Example: To select stitch pattern 4 in mode 1 z When the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically. x x Press the pattern key 4 to select the stitch pattern 4. Now pattern 4 in mode 1 is selected. • Mode 2 – 6 To select stitch patterns in mode 2–6, first press the mode key w to select your desired mode.
Setting Mode z To enter the setting mode, press and hold the memory key and turn the power switch on until the setting mode screen appears. In this mode you can set the following machine functions. • Buzzer sound setting The buzzer sound can be turned on or off using the buzzer sound setting. The default buzzer sound setting is “ON”. z Enter the setting mode. x To turn off the buzzer sound, press the cursor key and the “oF” mark will blink. Press the memory key to turn the buzzer sound off.
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 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 needle 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: MODE 1: 1 MODE 2: 01 2 to 6 Zigzag foot A • 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. Start the machine.
q q • 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 w e Number 10 20 30 40 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 1 1/2 Distance (cm) Distance (inch) 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.
q w Straight Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: e MODE 1: MODE 2: 2 to 6 Zigzag foot A 1 or 4 01 or 04 For seaming garments, zipper application and more. Pattern 04 is used for seaming fine fabrics.
w q Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: e MODE 1: MODE 2: 3 to 6 Zigzag foot A 6 06 or 11 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. q w Sculpture Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: MODE 3: 02 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: MODE 1: MODE 2: 2 to 6 Zigzag foot A 7 07 or 12 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. q NOTE: Use an interfacing when sewing on stretch fabrics such as knit, jersey or tricot. • Adjusting the stitch width Press the stitch width adjustment key to change the stitch width q.
q w Multiple Zigzag e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: MODE 1: MODE 2: 3 to 6 Zigzag foot A 8 08 This stitch is used to finish seams on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. The stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears. Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) seam. Trim the excess close to the stitching. Be careful not to cut the stitches.
q w Knit Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: MODE 2: 3 to 6 Zigzag foot A 13 Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) seam. Trim excess close to the stitching. Be careful not to cut the stitches. q w Double Overedge Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: MODE 2: 14 3 to 7 Overedge foot C This stitch can be used for sewing fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines.
w q Zipper Sewing e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: e w • Fabric preparation Add 3/8˝ (1 cm) to the zipper length. This is the overall opening size.
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. x c Stop the machine 2˝ (5 cm) before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Raise the presser 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.
q w Blind Hemming e z (1) q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: w 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.
• Bridge stitch Patterns #55 to #58 in mode 3 are extender stitches which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern. The extender stitches #57 and #58 inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in programmed pattern combination. To see more detailed information about extender stitch, please refer to page 51. z x Example: Inserting 2 counts of the straight stitch after a stitch pattern. z Select pattern 10 (mode 2). Press the memory key.
q w Attaching Elastic e q Stitch pattern: MODE 2: 17 w Needle thread tension: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Stitch patterns 08 in mode 2 can also be used. Mark the elastic into quarters. Match those to the center front, center back and side seams, and pin the elastic to the fabric. Place the elastic under the foot and stitch into place while stretch the elastic evenly.
Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses 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. q w Round-end Buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics, especially for blouses and children’s clothes. w e Fine Fabric Buttonhole This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine, delicate fabrics such as fine silk.
q w e Square Buttonhole r q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: r Buttonhole lever sign MODE 2: 21 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 against 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 with the needle in the up position. The machine will trim the threads at the end of sewing if the thread cutter sign is indicated on the LCD display.
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for Buttonholes • Adjusting the stitch width Press the stitch width adjustment key to change the stitch. Press the “–” button to decrease buttonhole width q. Press the “+” button to increase buttonhole width w. The stitch width can be varied from 2.5 to 7.0 depending on the selected buttonhole. The default setting is “5.0”. q w • Adjusting the stitch density Press the stitch length adjustment key to change the stitch density.
q w Keyhole Buttonhole e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: The sewing procedure is the same as the square buttonhole. Use the seam ripper and an eyelet punch r to open the buttonhole. r Eyelet punch The stitch width can be varied from 5.5 to 7.0. To change the stitch width or density, refer to page 37. * An eyelet punch is an optional item.
w q Corded Buttonhole e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: MODE 2: 21 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.
q w Darning Stitch e q Stitch pattern: MODE 2: 28 w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R • 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. Start the machine. The machine will sew locking stitch, 16 rows of darning, locking stitch again and stop automatically.
w q Tacking e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: MODE 2: 29 3 to 6 Satin stitch foot F Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams 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.
q w SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHING e Shelltuck Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: MODE 2: 16 6 to 8 Satin stitch foot F Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge. You may need to increase the needle thread tension slightly. If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) apart.
q w Scallop Stitch e q Stitch pattern: MODE 3: 30 w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A * Stitch patterns 29 or 64 in mode 3 can also be used. Sew the stitches approximately 3/8˝ (1 cm) inside the edge of the fabric. Trim the outside of the stitches as shown. Make sure not to cut the thread.
q w Patchwork Piecing e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot z z Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Select stitch pattern 01 in mode 3. Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1/4˝ seam allowance. q Wrong side of fabric q w Right side of fabric w x Select stitch pattern 43 in mode 3. Replace the presser foot to Zigzag foot A.
q w Clasp Stitch e q Stitch pattern: Mode 3: 22 w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F You can secure quilt layers and batting using the clasp stitch. z Select stitch pattern 22 (mode 3). Press the memory key. x Select stitch pattern 92 (mode 3). Press the memory key. c Start sewing. The machine will automatically stop after sewing one unit of the pattern.
q w Fringing e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: MODE 3: 04 3 to 6 Satin stitch foot F Fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls. Choose a firm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily. z z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain. Remove a single strand of yarn or thread where the fringing is to begin. x x Sew down the left side so the right hand stitches fall in the open space.
q w Cross Stitch e q Stitch Pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: Mode 3: 51 3 to 6 Satin stitch foot F Custom crafted zigzag foot F2 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. Choose a plain close weave fabric such as linen or wool flannel for the background fabric.
q w Twin Needle Sewing e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: NOTES: • When you sew patterns with the twin needle, test the stitches before you begin to sew. • Use zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin needle sewing. • Turn off the machine before changing the needle. • Replace the twin needle with a single needle when twin needle sewing is finished.
SECTION V. PROGRAMMING PATTERNS AND LETTERS Programming the Auto-lock Stitch Example: Pattern #61 (mode 3) z z Select pattern 61 (mode 3). Press the memory key. x x Select pattern 92 (mode 3). Press the memory key. c c Place the fabric and sew. The machine will sew a locking stitch, stitch pattern 61, locking stitch and stop.
Programming the Pattern Combination zx Example: Patterns #63, #65 and #64 (mode 3) z Select pattern 63 (mode 3). x Press the memory key, and the stitch pattern 63 is memorized. c The LCD display shows only 1 character at a time. The memorized stitch pattern is shifted to the left side of the display and the cursor blinks. c v v Select pattern 65 (mode 3). Press the memory key. b b Select pattern 64 (mode 3). Press the memory key. n A pattern combination series will be sewn.
Bridge Stitches Patterns #55 to #58 ( ) in mode 3 are bridge stitches which are used to insert straight stitches between stitch patterns. The bridge stitches #57 and #58 use the stitch length and needle drop position of the previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination. The needle drop position and stitch length of patterns #55 (mode 3) and #56 (mode 3) can be adjusted. However, the needle drop position and stitch length of patterns #57 (mode 3) and #58 (mode 3) cannot be adjusted.
Programming a Mirror Image Example: Patterns #64 (Mode 3) and its mirror image z z Select pattern 64 (Mode 3). Press the memory key. x x Select pattern 64 (Mode 3). Press the flip key. The flip mark q will appear on the LCD display. Press the memory key. q c c Start sewing. The pattern combination series will be sewn. Press the auto-lock button w. The machine will sew the current pattern and stop sewing with a locking stitch.
Sewing a Pattern Combination from the Beginning z If you have to stop sewing a pattern combination and wish to sew it over again, press the memory key to sew the pattern combination from the beginning. c z Programmed pattern combination. x Stop sewing. c Press the memory key. v Machine sews the pattern combination from the beginning.
Programming Letters In mode 4, 5 or 6, you can program text by entering the number of alphabets. Mode 4: Alphabets/number/symbol Mode 5: European accented letters Mode 6: Russian (Cyrillic) letters Example: To program “Deppé” z Press the mode key to enter mode 4. z Enter 14 to select upper case letter “D”. Press the memory key. x x Enter 41 to select lower case letter “e”. Press the memory key. c c Enter 52 to select lower case letter “p”. Press the memory key.
Reducing the Size of Letters Example: To reduce the height of character “ ♡ ” to approximately 2/3 of its original size. z Press the mode key to enter mode 4. Enter 22 to select upper case letter “L”. Press the memory key. z x Enter 85 to select character “ ♡ ”. Press the stitch width adjusting key “–”. The stitch width will be changed to “5.0”. Press the memory key. x c c Enter 32 to select upper case “V”. Press the memory key. v v Enter 15 to select upper case “E”.
Viewing a Long Text The LCD display shows up to 3 characters at a time. If the entire text is not displayed, press the cursor keys to scroll the text. z Pressing the cursor key shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the left. z q x Pressing the cursor key shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the right. x w NOTE: The triangle marks q w indicate that there are remaining characters in that direction.
Duplicating a Letter (pattern) Example: To duplicate “2” from characters “123” z z Move the cursor under the character “2”. x x Press the memory key to duplicate the character “2”.
Stitch Adjustment of Programmed Patterns The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch pattern can be altered uniformly or individually. zx Example: To alter the stitch width uniformly. z Enter the mode 3. x Select pattern 73 ( ). Press the memory key. c c Select pattern 73 ( v v Press the flip key. Press the memory key. b b Move the cursor to the right of the last programmed pattern. Press the stitch width adjustment key to alter the stitch width (5.0).
Example: To alter the stitch width individually zx z Enter the mode 3. x Select pattern 61 ( ). Press the memory key twice. c c Move the cursor under the second stitch pattern of 61 ( ). v v Press the stitch width adjustment key to alter the stitch width (3.5). b b A pattern series will be sewn. The stitch width of programmed patterns will be 7 mm and 3.5 mm.
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of fabric, number of layers etc. Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use. If stretch patterns are distorted, correct them with the feed balancing dial. q q Feed balancing dial • Stretch stitch pattern (Example: stitch pattern 20 ) If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial in the direction of “+”.
SECTION VI. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog q z WARNING: CAUTION: • Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. e w 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. The machine will not sew because the presser foot is not lowered. Lower the presser foot lifter and restart 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.
Troubleshooting Condition The needle thread breaks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cause The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread tension is too tight. The needle is bent or blunt. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 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 either too heavy or too fine for the needle.
Stitch Chart 64
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