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. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS Names of Parts .............................................................. 2 Standard Accessories .................................................... 3 SECTION IV. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dog ........................... Assemble the Hook Race ............................................ Replacing the Light Bulb .............................................. Attaching the Light Bulb ...............................................
SECTION I.
Standard Accessories q y !1 w u e i !2 !3 r o t q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !0 !4 3 Bobbin Needle set Overcast foot: M Satin stitch foot: F Zipper foot: E Automatic buttonhole foot: R Overedge foot: C Blind hem foot: G Screwdriver Quilter Seam ripper/Buttonhole opener Lint brush Large spool holder Small spool holder
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. Using the start/stop button q Machine socket w Power supply plug e Power switch r Machine plug 1. Turn off the power switch e. 2. Insert the machine plug r into the machine socket q. 3. Insert the power supply plug w into the outlet. 4.
Controlling Sewing Speed Sewing speed is varied by the foot control. The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed. Operating Instructions: Foot controller Model 21317 is for use with this sewing 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 lever to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.
r 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 lever. The machine will run slowly as long as this button is pressed. • The button is lit green when the machine is stopped. • The button is lit red when the machine is running. r Notes: • The Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine.
Presser Foot Lifter q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position w for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot. e w w e q Thread Cutter q Thread cutter You do not need a pair of scissors to cut the thread after sewing. Simply use the built-in thread cutter.
To Drop or Raise the Feed Dog 2 The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine. q To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated. w To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you. Feed dog must be up for normal sewing. 1 1 2 Presser Foot Pressure Adjusting Lever The presser foot pressure adjusting lever should be set at “3” for regular sewing.
z Changing Needle x q CAUTION: Turn off the power switch when changing a needle. q w e z Needle clamp screw Needle clamp Flat side 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. x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w with the flat side e to the rear.
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder CAUTION: Turn off the power switch when removing or attaching the foot holder. w q q Thumb screw w Foot holder e Presser bar • To remove Remove the thumb screw q by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver. • To attach Match the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumb screw q into the hole. Tighten the screw q by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.
• Winding the bobbin z Draw the thread from the spool. c x Guide the thread around the thread guide. x c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. v Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. z b Push the bobbin to the right. The indicator window will show sign. n With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control. Stop the machine when it has wound a few layers, and then cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin.
• Inserting the bobbin q End of thread w Notch e Notch r Threading diagram z z Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q x x Guide the thread into the first notch w on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. w c c Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the second notch e. Pull out about 6˝ (15 cm) of thread. e v v Attach the hook cover plate.
c z Threading the Machine w • Threading the machine q Up/down needle position button w Spool * Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. * Raise the presser foot lifter. * Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming off as shown. z Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide. q x While holding the thread near the spool w, draw the end of the thread down around the check spring holder.
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 q twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. q Up/down needle position button q c c Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and behind the presser foot.
t r q w • Tension is too loose q Needle thread (Top thread) w Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) e To tighten tension r Right side (Top side) of fabric t Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric If the needle thread tension is too loose, the needle thread loops on the wrong side of the fabric. Turn the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension.
q w e SECTION III. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: A Zigzag foot: A • 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 or press the start/stop button.
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate q w q Needle drop position w Edge of fabric e Seam guides The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam width. The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the edge of the fabric. The lines are 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) apart, and engraved at 3/8˝, 4/8˝, 5/8˝ and 6/8˝. The lines in millimeters are 5 mm apart, and are engraved at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics q Fabric w Black button The black button w on foot A will lock the foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of seams and helps when sewing many layers of fabric such as sewing over welt seams when hemming jeans. When you reach the point of an increased thickness, lower the needle and raise the presser foot.
q w e Pintucking q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: A e Presser foot: Blind hem foot: G Fold the fabric with wrong side together. Position the fabric so that the needle pierces 0.1– 0.2 cm (1/16˝) inside of the folded edge, and lower the foot. Turn the guide screw and move the guide next to the folded edge. Sew guiding the folded edge along the guide. Open the fabric and press the tucks to one side. r w q q w e r e q w e Folded edge Guide screw Guide 0.1 ~ 0.
q w Straight Stretch e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: A 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 flat. q w e Auto-lock Stitch r q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: r Reverse stitch button A Zigzag foot: A Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric and lower the presser foot.
q w Zigzag Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: A Zigzag foot: A • To change the width and length Zigzag stitch is useful for overcasting, applique, mending etc. When you change the zigzag width, make sure the needle position is above the fabric. z x q z When you select the stitch, display shows pre-programmed stitch length setting q.
q w Tricot Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: A Zigzag foot: A This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance 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 excess close to stitching. Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Button Sewing q z x c v b n m w e r q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: r Feed dog: A Satin stitch foot: F Dropped z Place the button so the holes of button matches to the horizontal slot on the presser foot. x Lower the foot to hold the button in place. c Press the stitch width button (“+” or “–”) so the needle will enter the left hole of the button. v Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the right hole of the button. Readjust the stitch width if necessary.
q w Automatic Buttonhole e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: A Automatic buttonhole foot: R • Preparation for sewing q Groove w Pin Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R. Make sure the groove q on the foot holder catches the pin w on the foot when lowering the presser foot. q w e Button holder r Buttonhole lever The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing the button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot. The button holder on the foot takes a button up to 1.
c t Mark for placement of buttonhole y Starting point u Slider i There should be no gap. o Stopper !0 Difference u i o !0 t z c Raise the foot. Insert needle thread through slot in foot. Draw both threads to left under the foot. Insert the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle into the fabric at the buttonhole starting point. Lower the buttonhole foot. If there is a gap i, it may cause an uneven buttonhole stitch length as shown !0.
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density in Buttonholes w q e • To change the stitch width The stitch width adjusting button controls the stitch width. The pre-set buttonhole widths are: square buttonhole 5.0, rounded buttonhole 4.0, keyhole buttonhole 7.0, stretch buttonhole 5.0, knit buttonhole 5.0. Press “+” or “–” to adjust the stitch width of the entire buttonhole, ranging between 2.5 to 7.0 depending on the selected buttonhole.
Knit Buttonhole q w e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: A Automatic buttonhole foot: R A simplified version of the stretch buttonhole. a s d a Sew front bartack and left row. s Sew the back bartack and right row. d Locking stitch at end. Faux Chain Buttonhole q w e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: A Automatic buttonhole foot: R Resembles a “Hand Worked” buttonhole. Ideal on fine fabrics featured in Heirloom sewing or couture fashions.
q w Corded Buttonhole e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: z A Automatic buttonhole foot: R z Use the same procedure as the automatic 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 Zipper Sewing e e q Stitch selector: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: • Attaching the zipper foot q Groove w Pin e To sew left side r To sew right side 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. r q w • Fabric preparation Add 1 cm (3/8˝) to the zipper length.
Zipper Sewing (continued) x 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. 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 Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat over the zipper.
q w Blind Hemming e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: w z w q q (2) (1) A Blind hem foot: G z Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to form a 0.4 – 0.7 cm allowance. q Wrong side of fabric w 0.4 – 0.7 cm (1) Fold the hem under the fabric for lightweight fabrics. (2) On heavyweight fabrics that tend to ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. x Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the folded edge when the needle comes over the extreme left side.
q w Bartacking e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: A e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot: F Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra stretch is needed. e The machine will sew a tacking of 1.5 cm (5/8˝) q length automatically. The dot r will blink when the bartacking is finished, and the machine will memorize the tack length. To sew another tack in the same size, simply restart the machine and it will stop automatically when finished sewing.
q w e Applique r q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: A e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot: F r Presser foot pressure lever: 2 or 1 q w e q w e q Applique fabric w Slit e Edge Applique, a technique for stitching fabric shapes onto another fabric, opens limitless design possibilities. Dimension and texture can be added by lightly stuffing all or part of design. This machine has several different patterns that can be used to enhance your applique.
q w Satin Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: * Stitch patterns 9 to 12 used. A Satin stitch foot: F can be For better sewing results, interfacing should be used on the wrong side of fabric when you use stretch or elastic garments. Press the auto-lock button to finish the end of the pattern. Elongation q w r e q Stitch Pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: r Elongation button * Stitch patterns 9 to 12 elongated.
q w e Decorative Stitch Pattern with Auto Lock Stitch q Stitch Pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: q w A Satin stitch foot: F Select the stitch pattern and sew. Press the auto lock button w while the machine is sewing the stitch pattern q. The machine will stop automatically when the second unit is completed. Select the stitch pattern and press the auto lock button w. Start sewing and the machine will sew one unit of the pattern and stop automatically.
Adjusting Pattern Balance If the stretch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. q Feed balancing dial w Standard setting mark e Indication line * The machine comes with the feed balancing dial set in the position as shown. q w e • Adjusting distorted stretch stitch patterns (1) When patterns are too compressed, correct by turning the dial in the direction of “+”.
SECTION IV. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dog q z 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.
Replacing the Light Bulb z Make sure the power switch is turned off. To change the light bulb, wait until the light bulb has cooled down. z Open face cover. x Pull out the light bulb. q Face cover w Bulb socket e Light bulb r Base w q r e Attaching the Light Bulb z To insert the light bulb in the lamp socket, match the base on the light bulb with the lamp socket holes. x Close face cover.
Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the indicator shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Problem Warning signal Try this The start/stop button is pressed with the foot control being connected. Disconnect the foot control. The foot control is connected or disconnected while sewing. Turn the power switch off when connecting or disconnecting the foot control. The machine is re-started too soon after it has halted due to the overload. Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart.
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 start sewing. 6. The thread were not drawn to the rear after sewing. 7. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle. Page 13 Pages 14-15 Page 9 Page 9 1.
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