COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE HZL-DX series INSTRUCTION MANUAL Attention Please read this instruction manual before using the machine as it contains important operational and safety information. Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. “DANGER ____ To reduce the risk of electric shock:” 1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
Congratulations on your purchase of a JUKI sewing machine. Please be sure to read safety precautions in “To use the sewing machine safely” in the Instruction Manual before use to fully understand the functions and operating procedures of the sewing machine so as to use the sewing machine for a long time. After you have read the Instruction Manual, please be sure to keep it together with the warranty so that you can read it whenever necessary.
WARNING For the combination of the material and the thread and needle, in particular, refer to the explanation table in “Replacement of the needle”. If the needle or thread does not match the material used such as in the case that an extra heavyweight material (e.g., denim) is sewn with a thin needle (#11 or higher), the needle can break resulting in an unexpected personal injury. Other precautions ● Do not put the sewing machine under the direct sunlight or in a humid place.
Contents “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”......1 Contents..........................................................4 Practical sewing Principal parts..................................................6 Straight stitch.................................................37 Accessories.....................................................7 Seam guide line on the throat plate................. 38 Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming....... 40 Basic operations How to change needle positions.................
Message catalog.........................................105 Introduction of optional accessory parts......107 Preparation before sewing.............................. 74 ● Button attaching presser foot..................... 107 Test sewing...................................................... 74 ● Quilt presser foot (Transparent zigzag type).. 107 Operational buttons and screen...................... 75 ● Cording and Embroidery presser foot........ 107 How to select pattern (letters)....................
Principal parts Presser foot auto lift button Needle up/down button Thread tension adjustment dial Thread trimming button Spool cap (large) Presser foot pressure adjustment dial Spool pin Face plate cover Threading lever Speed controller Bobbin winding shaft LCD Screen Presser foot lifting lever Sensor pinhole for buttonholing Light under arm DX7 Only Thread cutter Operational buttons Lock stitch button Start/stop button Reverse stitch button Auxiliary bed (accessory case) Knee lifting lever
Accessories Draw the auxiliary bed out to the left. ● Supplied with the machine ● Inside the auxiliary bed.
Connecting to the power supply WARNING • Disconnect the plug and turn off the power switch (turn to “O”) that always sewing machine is not to use. * Be aware that the presser foot comes down automatically if you turn the power ON with the presser foot lifted. Operating power switch: OFF Turn OFF the machine, set the power switch to "0" Turn ON the machine, set the power switch to "I" WARNING (For U.S.A.,Canada only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
Function of operational buttons Needle up/down button Presser foot auto lift button When machine stops, press this button to change the needle position. (When the needle is up, the needle moves down and vise versa.) The sewing machine performs sewing at a low speed by keeping this button held pressed for a long time. * The needle will not move when the presser foot is in its upper position or no pattern is selected.
Name and function of other operational buttons Operational buttons and screen Description of screen Pattern number Setting of automatic lock stitch and thread trimming Float function setting Reverse stitch and thread trimming Lock stitch and thread trimming Direct patterns Practical patterns Buttonhole patterns Quilt patterns Float function No No setting indication No No setting indication * Patterns on the screen will be sewn.
Name and function of operational buttons 1 Zigzag width adjustment dial This is used to change the zigzag width and the needle position. * Adjusting buttons on DX5. 2 Stitch length adjustment dial This is used to change the stitch length. In the case of the free motion, this dial is used for adjusting the presser foot height. * Adjusting buttons on DX5. 3 4 5 6 Confirmation button Selection button This is used to move the cursor.
Speed control How to adjust the speed: Slower speed Faster speed Speed controller Maximum sewing speed can be freely set by the speed controller. Foot controller Slower speed To run the machine, press the foot controller. The harder you press, the faster the machine sews. Speed controller will set the maximum sewing speed. Pressing harder → faster speed Pressing weaker → slower speed Faster speed * Always clean the foot controller.
★ Adjustable starting stitch speed The sewing speed at the start of sewing can be increased by using the option button. (Refer to page 95) ★ Low-speed inching sewing When the needle up/down switch is held pressed, the sewing machine performs sewing at a low speed. ★ Adjustable reverse stitch speed The reverse stitch speed can be increased by using the option button.
Lifting/lowering of the presser foot Automatic presser foot lifting The presser foot of the sewing machine automatically goes up slightly when the sewing machine stops. (Presser foot pivot function) When the sewing machine is re-started, the presser foot comes down automatically to allow the user to start sewing with no additional operation. When the thread trimming button is pressed, the presser foot automatically goes up after the completion of thread trimming.
Installation of knee lifting lever The knee lifting lever is useful when a guilt is being sewn and for other projects that require the use of both hands. With the knee lifting lever, you are able to control the position of the presser foot without using your hands. concave portion convex portion Insert the knee lifting lever so that concave and convex meet. Push the lever to right-hand side to lift the presser foot. The presser foot is lowered when the lever goes back to the original position.
Changing the presser foot Removing and installing the presser foot Attention Turn OFF the power before replacing presser foot. * Do not lift the presser foot with the presser foot auto lift button before turning the power OFF. Presser foot holder Presser foot Presser foot releasing button ★ Removing presser foot 1. Raise the needle and presser foot. 2. Press the presser foot releasing button to remove the presser foot.
The type and application of the presser foot Marking of presser foot ↓ Standard presser foot A This is used mainly for straight stitch and zigzag stitches. Use this presser foot especially when sewing heavy-weight materials. Zipper presser foot B This is used to attach zippers. Overcasting presser foot C This presser foot is used exclusively for overcasting to prevent the cut edge of fabrics from fraying.
Bobbin thread preparation Taking out the bobbin Attention When the bobbin is taken out and/or put into the bobbin case, turn off the power (turn to “O”). 1 Open the hook cover. 2 Take out the bobbin. Hook cover * If the bobbin has too little thread, do not use it as the thread will get tangled. * Use only the designated bobbin. Other bobbins may cause malfunction. Made of transparent plastic 11.5 mm 20.
Winding the bobbin thread * An exclusive motor is built-in for winding bobbin so that you can wind bobbin at any time. Thread guide 1 A 2 Spool pin Bobbin winding shaft Set the bobbin on the bobbin winding shaft. 4 Wind the thread to the bobbin 4-5 times in clockwise direction. 6 Bobbin winding regulator 7 Cutter Thread the guide A and then thread the thread guide (guide in the circle) for bobbin winding 3 5 Guide (with cutter) Place the thread spool to the spool pin.
Setting the bobbin Attention 1 2 When the bobbin is taken out and/or put into the bobbin case, turn off the power (turn to “O”). Put the bobbin in the bobbin case. * Place the bobbin so that thread winds counterclockwise. Thread groove A and B by pulling the thread end. * It will be easier to thread grooves when you press the bobbin lightly with your finger. B C 20 A 3 Thread guide C by pulling the thread to left side.
4 C Thread to guide D and E leave the thread underneath. (Thread guide E first and it will thread to guide D as well.) * When pulling bobbin thread, bobbin rotates counterclockwise. If bobbin rotates clockwise, put the bobbin upside down. D E 5 Cut the thread with the built-in cutter F. 6 Close the hook cover.
Needle thread preparation Threading the needle thread Attention 3 2 Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine head. Note: Make sure to push the needle to the top. 4 1 5 It is impossible to perform stitching if the needle is not correctly installed or a bent needle is used. Pay close attention as this will cause machine malfunction. * Use the needle: No.11-16 and the thread: No.30-90. * When twin needle is used, the automatic needle threader can not be used.
3 Thread to guide A. A 4 Hold the thread end and thread according to the arrow marking. * Make sure that the presser foot is raised. Otherwise the machine is not correctly threaded. * Check that the thread take-up is correctly threaded. 5 Thread the guide B from the right-hand side. Draw the needle thread out from the guide by approximately 10 cm.
Automatic needle threader Thread cutter * Be careful that the cutter is inside. 1 Lower the presser foot. * The automatic needle threader sometimes fails to thread the needle when the presser foot is raised. 2 Thread to A and cut the thread with the thread cutter. 3 Lower the threading lever until it comes to a complete stop. A Threading lever * Lower the threading lever slowly. 4 5 Release the threading lever and the needle thread is threaded to the needle eye. Lift the presser foot.
Pulling up the bobbin thread Basic operation: You can start to sew without pulling up the bobbin thread, however, if you want to sew with the bobbin thread pulled out, follow the directions below. 1 2 3 Lift the presser foot and lightly hold the end of the needle thread. Turn the hand wheel towards you to move the needle up and down. Loop of bobbin thread will be pulled out when you will pull the needle thread lightly. Pull out both needle and bobbin threads by approx.
Attaching the needle Warning When changing the needle, turn off the power. 1 Removing needle Screwdriver 1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle comes to the highest position and lower the presser foot. 2. Turn the needle setscrew towards you 1-2 times and remove the needle. Needle setscrew 2 Attaching the needle (The needle cannot be inserted unless it is correctly positioned.
Fabric, thread and needle table Fabric Thread Needle HA×1 Light-weight materials Lawn Silk thread ………………………………………… No.80,90 Spun thread ……………………………………… No.80,90 No.11 Tricot Spun thread ……………………………………… No.60-90 Knit needle No.11 Wool and synthetic fabrics Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.80 Spun thread …………………………………… No.60-90 No.11-14 Cotton and synthetic fabrics Spun thread No.11-14 Light jersey Silk thread ……………………………………………… No.50 Spun thread …………………………………… No.50, 60 Knit needle No.
How to adjust thread tension Needle thread Fabric (right side) A Fabric (wrong side) Bobbin thread Well-balanced thread tension Straight stitch: Needle and bobbin threads interlace with each other at the middle of the fabric thickness. ( A ) Zigzag stitch: Needle thread is pulled a little bit to the wrong side of the fabric. If the machine is set to “Auto”, it is suitable for most fabrics. However, adjustment may be necessary according to fabrics and sewing applications.
How to adjust the presser foot pressure How to lower the feed dog Presser foot pressure adjustment dial Weaker Stronger How to adjust presser foot pressure Turn the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to set the proper pressure. When sewing in general, set the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to “5”. When sewing on light synthetic fabrics, stretchy fabrics, appliqué which seam allowance is overlapped, etc., lower the number on the presser foot pressure adjustment dial.
Changeover of needle holes (straight stitch slide plate) How to use the straight stitch slide plate Attention Do not turn the handwheel by hand when using the needle hole for straight stitches. Be aware that the needle can come in contact with the straight stitch slide plate if you turn the handwheel by hand. 1 Needle hole for straight stitches * Change the needle hole from the needle for straight stitches to the normal needle hole before turning the power OFF.
How to select a stitch pattern DX7 ☆ There are 287 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and the marking of the presser foot to be used. ❶ Direct patterns Push and check the stitch pattern in this portion and select.
・Buttonhole patterns Pattern No.
❸ One point pattern Push ( and select a pattern type from or ). Then, select a pattern with its pattern number. with select button Select stitch pattern by number. The pattern types are same with those of "Quilt patterns", "Decorative patterns 1" and "Decorative patterns 2". “Quilt patterns” numbers 01 and 02 are not available for one-point sewing. Some patterns can overlap when combined. In such cases, combine them while inserting a space (decorative patterns 2: No. 52) between the patterns.
How to select a stitch pattern DX5 ☆ There are 185 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and the marking of the presser foot to be used. ❶ Direct patterns Push and check the stitch pattern in this portion and select.
・Buttonhole patterns Pattern No.
❸ One point pattern Push ( and select a pattern type from or ). Then, select a pattern with its pattern number. with select button Select stitch pattern by number. The pattern types are same with those of "Quilt patterns" and "Decorative patterns". “Quilt patterns” numbers 01 and 02 are not available for one-point sewing. Some patterns can overlap when combined. In such cases, combine them while inserting a space (decorative patterns: No. 71) between the patterns.
Straight stitch Attention Pattern No. Direct 1 Presser foot Standard presser foot (A) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Thread tension Auto Sewing start Pull the needle and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the rear of the machine and lower the presser foot to start sewing. This means presser foot is up. Lower the presser foot to start sewing. Sewing end Stop sewing and push the thread trimming button to trim the threads.
When sewing the edge of thick fabrics A Turn the hand wheel and let the needle enter at the position of sewing start. Push the black button A by finger and lower the presser foot. Release the finger from the black button and start sewing. When the presser foot will be on the fabric completely, the black button will be disengaged automatically. When changing the sewing direction When you stop the sewing machine, the sewing machine stops with its needle down and the presser foot automatically goes up.
★ Lock stitch after sewing-end After the sewing is finished, push the reverse stitch button. While it is pressed, the machine will sew reverse and when it is released, the machine will stop sewing reverse. While the reverse stitch button is pressed, the machine will sew reverse. When the reverse stitch button is released, the machine sews straight.
★ Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming The sewing machine automatically sews reverse stitches and lock stitches at the start of sewing. Then, it starts normal sewing. When you push the reverse stitch button at the end of sewing, the sewing machine sews reverse stitches, trims threads and stops. Press to change the settings.
★ How to change needle positions How to change the stitch length When changing the needle position of straight stitch It is possible to change the needle position with the zigzag width adjusting dial/button. DX7 DX7 Turning to the left (- side), the needle moves to the left. Turning to the right (+ side), the needle moves to the right. DX5 DX5 Pushing “-”, the needle moves to the left. Pushing “+”, the needle moves to the right.
★ Other straight stitch patterns Reinforced stretch stitch The reinforcing stretch stitch helps reinforce seams when used for sewing of elastic fabric or the force-exerted part of fabric that is likely to fray. Straight stitch for elastic fabric Finished seams are elastic. This stitch system can be used for producing straight stitches on elastic fabrics such as knits and jersey. DX7 Only Reverse straight stitch Machine starts to sew reverse and when reverse stitch button is pushed, it sews forward.
Zigzag stitch Attention Pattern No. Direct 4 Presser foot Standard presser foot (A) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. When changing the zigzag width The zigzag width can be adjusted while sewing. DX7 Turning to the left (- side), displayed value becomes smaller and the zigzag width becomes smaller accordingly. Turning to the right (+ side), displayed value becomes larger and the zigzag width becomes larger accordingly.
Overcasting stitch ・This stitch is used to prevent the edge of fabric from fraying. Overcasting stitch 1 Attention Pattern No. Direct 7 Presser foot Overcasting presser foot (C) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Push the fabric towards the guide and sew. If the fabric and guide are apart, it will not make a nice stitch formation. Make sure to guide the fabric along the guide and sew slowly. * Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle will not hit the presser foot.
Overcasting stitch 3 Attention Pattern No. Practical 08 Presser foot Overcasting presser foot (C) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. This overcasting stitch is used for overcasting lightweight materials. Guide the fabric along the guide and sew. * Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle will not hit the presser foot. Overcasting by 3-point zigzag Attention Pattern No.
Blind stitch Attention Pattern number Direct 8 Practical 13 (LightPattern No. weight material) Practical 14 (Stretchy fabrics) Blind stitch presser Presser foot foot (D) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Folding fabrics 1 Fabric (wrong side) Sewing overcasting stitches on the edge of fabric. ● Refer to page 44 for overcasting stitches. Finish line 0.5 to 0.6 cm 2 Carry out basting by hand. 3 Fold from basting line. Basting line Fabric (wrong side) Finish line 0.
4 Needle Fabric (wrong side) Guide Folded edge Align the guide of the presser foot with the folded edge. Turn the hand wheel and adjust with the zigzag width adjusting dial so that stitches reach the folded edge. * Pay attention so that needle will not hit the presser foot. Guide Folded edge 5 Position the folded edge against the guide and sew. Fabric (wrong side) Guide 6 Fabric (wrong side) Turn over the fabric after sewing.
When changing the needle entry point 1. If the stitches reach too far beyond the folded edge DX7 Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial to the right side. DX5 Push the zigzag width adjusting button "+". Turn the handwheel to check the needle entry point. When adjusting, make sure the needle is in the up position. 2. If the stitches fail to reach the folded edge DX7 Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial to the left side. DX5 Push the zigzag width adjusting button "-".
Buttonhole stitches Attention Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Pattern number Pattern No. Direct 0 Buttonhole 01, 02, 04~15 Presser foot Buttonhole presser foot (E) * Refer to page 55 for buttonhole 03. * The buttonhole length is automatically determined only by placing a button on the buttonhole presser foot. * The machine can sew buttonholes for buttons with diameters of 0.7 - 3.2 cm.
1 Set the presser foot. 2 Set the button. Groove Pin Button holder A Lift the needle and lift the presser foot. Align the groove of the presser foot holder with the pin of the presser foot and lower the presser foot holder to set. Pull the button holder toward A, place the button on the button holder, and then push the holder toward B to set the buttonhole length. * It is impossible to set a button thicker than 4mm.
4 Place the fabric under the presser foot. 5 Start sewing. Hole on the presser foot Raise the presser foot, pass the needle thread through the hole on the presser foot and pull it out sideways. Place the fabric under the presser foot, align the marking with the sewing-start point. Penetrate the needle into the fabric by turning the hand wheel and lower the presser foot. Marking Needle thread Sewingstart point Start from here The machine will stop automatically after sewing the buttonhole.
Ripper Stopper pin 6 Unplug the sensor pin after sewing. 7 Opening the buttonhole using a ripper. [double bartack] Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches. [Keyhole buttonhole] Place a cardboard under the buttonhole and make a hole with the eyelet punch. Then pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper.
Buttonhole with gimp Attention Pattern No. Direct 0 Presser foot Buttonhole presser foot (E) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Buttonholes with gimp thread prevent the buttonholes from stretching and can make them more secure. * A buttonhole with gimp thread should be sewn using the double bartack pattern (Pattern No. Direct 0). Notch 1 Hook 2 3 4 5 6 Pass the needle thread through under the presser foot and then draw the thread to the side of the presser foot.
When changing the width of the buttonhole Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial/button. * The setting of the buttonhole width and stitch length will be cancelled when the power is shut down or another pattern is selected. DX7 Turn to the left Turn to the right DX5 Pushing “-” Pushing “+” narrow wide The width becomes narrow The width becomes wide When changing the density of the seam Turn the stitch length adjusting dial/button.
Manual 2-step buttonhole Attention Pattern No. Buttonhole 03 Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. * Turn the “zigzag width” and “stitch length” adjusting dials before sewing when you want to change the buttonhole width and density of the seam. 1 Set the manual buttonhole presser foot (I).
5 Push reverse stitch button when it comes to the sewing start point. 6 Sew bartack and lock stitches until the machine stops automatically. Reverse stitch button Sewing start point Ripper Stopper pin 7 Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches. As the numbers of stitches of both right and left lines of buttonhole is memorized in the sewing machine, the buttonhole of the same size can be sewn.
Sewing buttons Attention Pattern No. Practical 21 Practical 20 Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) DX7 DX5 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. * Do not use the automatic thread trimming function when sewing buttons. 1 Move the drop feed knob to the right hand side. Feed dog is now down. Example) 3.5 mm 2 Place a button under the presser foot and adjust the zigzag width according to the distance between holes in button.
Bartacking Attention Pattern No. Practical 18 Practical 17 Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) DX7 DX5 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Bartacking is used to reinforce the part of the seam that is likely to ravel. * The length of the bartack is determined by pushing the reverse stitch button, but it will automatically make a u-turn when it reaches the maximum of 20 stitches.
3 Starting point Start sewing. Push the start/stop button and the machine starts to sew straight stitches. Start/stop button 4 Turning point When it comes to the turning point push the reverse stitch button. The machine goes back to the starting point by sewing straight stitches and then it sews zigzag stitches to the point where the reverse stitch button is pushed. Reverse stitch button Lock stitches 5 When the machine comes to the sewing end point, push the reverse stitch button.
Inserting zippers Attention Pattern No. Direct 1 Presser foot Zipper presser foot (B) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Zippers are set in two different ways: by inserting into the side seam of the garment and by centering in position. * Make sure to use center needle position (Stitch pattern No. Direct 1). Preparation before attaching zipper Runstitching ... Stitch length “Automatic” 1 Machine basting ... Stitch length “4” Use the standard presser foot (A) to sew.
Lapped insertion 1 Zipper 0.3 cm Teeth Fabric (wrong side) Slider Zipper opening size Crotch end Open the seam allowance. Neatly open the seam allowance. Adjust the back seam allowance so that it projects 3 mm from the seam. Press with an iron to make a crease. Fit the crease along the edge of the teeth. 1 cm 2 0.3 cm Sew the zipper tape on the seam allowance from bottom to top.
How to use the quilt guide Attention Pattern No. Direct 1, 4 Presser foot Standard presser foot (A) Quilt Guide Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. 1 Insert the quilt guide into the groove of the presser foot holder. 2 Sew while tracing the stitches with the tip of the quilt guide. Presser foot holder Wider sewing lines Narrower sewing lines 62 Distance between sewing lines can be adjusted freely.
Scallop stitches Pattern number Pattern Decorative 2: 53, 54 DX7 No. Decorative: 72, 73 DX5 Presser Manual buttonhole foot presser foot (I) Attention Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. This stitch is used for decorating edging on items such as table cloths, collars on blouse, etc. 1 To keep the pattern intact, leave some margin and sew on the edge of the cloth. 2 Cut the sewn fabric carefully so that stitches are not cut by the scissors.
Decorative stitches Pattern number Decorative 1: 01~80 DX7 Pattern Decorative 2: 01~80 DX7 No. Decorative: 01~90 DX5 Presser Manual buttonhole foot presser foot (I) Attention Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Pass down the needle thread through the presser foot hole and draw it sideways. Place the fabric under the presser foot and start.
Combination of patterns Lace-like patterns can be sewn by combining patterns. DX7 Patterns which can be combined Example of combinations of patterns DX5 Patterns which can be combined Example of combinations of patterns (How to sew a combination of patterns) ★ For sewing pattern Nos. 70 and 71 in combination ★ For sewing pattern Nos. 79 and 80 in combination A 1 Sew the pat- 2 Select the pattern No. 71. tern No. 70. Sew the pattern No.
Patchwork piecing Attention Pattern No. Direct 2, 3 Presser foot Standard presser foot (A) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. To sew pieces of cloth together is called piecing in patchwork. When piecing, the seam allowance is usually 1/4" (6.4 mm). 1/4” (6.4 mm) 1 2 Cut the fabric with seam allowance. Align the right end of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric and sew. The needle will enter 1/4" (6.4 mm) from the edge of the fabric, so the seam allowance of 1/4" (6.
Appliqué (1) Attention Pattern No. Presser foot Direct 5 Decorative 2: 68, 69 Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Open toe presser foot (O) DX7 Only Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. DX7 Only The edge of the appliqué fabric is sewn with a compact zigzag, so it is suitable for the appliqué of cut fabric. 1 Cut the appliqué fabric at the finish line, put it on the base fabric and fix it temporarily.
Appliqué (2) Attention Pattern number Pattern No. Direct 6 Quilting 44~50 Quilting 40~45 DX7 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. DX5 Presser Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) foot Open toe presser foot (O) DX7 Only To make the stitch unconspicuous, an appliqué can be sewn. 1 Seam allowance 2 3 Pattern paper 4 Basting Cut the appliqué fabric with seam allowance of 3~5mm.
Crazy quilt Pattern number Pattern No. Quilting 03~80 Quilting 03~50 DX7 DX5 Presser Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) foot Open toe presser foot (O) DX7 Only Attention Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Using a decorative stitch, this gives a decorative look to the joining of patchworks. It is recommended to use decorative thread such as embroidery thread. Example 1) Quilting 54 Sew patterns so that they extend over both pieces of fabric.
Stitch in ditch quilting Attention Pattern No. Direct 1 DX7 DX5 Quilting 40 Quilting 36 Edge sewing presser Presser foot foot (R) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. This is separately available for DX5 This is for quilting the edge of patchworks and appliqués. The machine will sew the lower (thinner) side of the fabric layers. As a result, the stitches will not be noticeable and have an effect to make the design look three dimensional or emphasized.
Quilting (straight stitch) Attention Pattern No. Direct 1, 4 Presser foot Walking foot (N) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. Quilting is the process of sewing the top layer of fabric, with quilting cotton in between and a bottom layer of fabric underneath. By using the walking foot, the machine feeds both top and bottom fabrics together at the same time, so fabric shifting is eliminated.
Quilting (free motion) Attention Pattern No. Quilting 1 Presser foot Quilt presser foot (Q) It is called free motion quilting when moving the fabrics freely towards any directions without using the feed dog of sewing machine. When the feed dog is lowered (drop feed condition), it is possible to sew various curves and/or any directions by moving the fabrics by hands.
Screw 4 5 Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and lower the presser foot. Adjust the presser foot height according to the material thickness. The height can be adjusted in two different ways. ① In the case of free motion (Pattern No. Quilting 1), the presser foot height for the float function can be adjusted with the stitch length adjusting dial. Height decreases 1 mm Height increases ② Adjusting with the presser foot screw.
One-point stitch/sewing letters Attention DX7 DX5 DX7 DX5 Quilting: Quilting: 03~80 03~50 Pattern Decorative 1: Decorative: 01~80 01~90 No. Decorative 2: 01~80 Letters Presser Manual buttonhole presser foot foot (I) Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser foot. * In the case a quilting pattern is sewn as the one-point stitch, some pattern shapes can be different from those displayed on the screen.
Operational buttons and screen Setting of automatic lock stitch and thread trimming Lock stitch and thread trimming No No setting indication Float function setting Continuous sewing setting Float function Continuous sewing with intervals Continuous sewing without intervals No No setting indication No No setting indication Needle-stop position Needle stops at its highest position No Needle stops at its indication lowest position Stitch Pattern No.
How to select pattern (letters) Example: Press JUKI Press or to select . Press . Press . Press . Press twice. Press twice. Press three Press and . (Pattern No. 31) Press Press to select . or times. . For DX5 , different selection screen and pattern number are used.
Press . or Press to select . Press . When you want to insert a space between a pattern (letter) and pattern (letter)…. Combine a pattern (letter) and a pattern (letter) while inserting: DX7 Decorative patterns 2, No. 52 ( DX5 Decorative pattern, No. 71 ( ) ). Press and When you want to change the size of pattern (letters) ….. . (Pattern No. 31) Press . Move the cursor to the desired pattern (letter).
How to edit patterns (letters) Example) JUKI Change to JUKI . Press Press . , and Press move the ‘_’(cursor) to the position where you wish to delete. and . (Pattern No. 16) , By pressing the pattern on the cursor “ " will be deleted. Press 78 .
How to stitch a pattern (letters) Pass down the needle thread through the presser foot hole and draw it sideways. Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and start. The machine will stop automatically when sewing is finished. Notes: 1. Note that the sewing speed varies according to stitch patterns (letters) to be sewn. 2. If the automatic thread trimmer is used while sewing, the machine starts to sew from the beginning. 3.
Save/call of patterns (letters) The letters and one point patterns can be combined and saved for later use. There are 10 folders in total for saving. (Save) (Call) Press Use . to select Press . Press to select the folder where you wish to call the desired combination. Press . Press . Press . folder to save and press . Notes: means there exists already a pattern. means empty and available for saving pattern. Press 80 .
To sew patterns continuously A combination of letters and one-point stitches or single patterns can be sewn continuously. To delete the content stored inside a folder. . Press Use to select the target folder where content to be deleted is stored. Press . Select a pattern and press tern can be sewn in repetition. Two kinds of continuous sewing can be selected. 1 Press once: is displayed on the screen.
Character selecting methods No. of pressing a button No.
Type and usage of options Default setting Type of options 1 Changing the seam width of buttonhole The seam width of buttonhole is changeable. 2 Change of needle position You can change the stitch base line. 3 Selecting the stop position of needle You can select the needle position (needle-up or needle-down) when the sewing machine stops. 4 Twin needle sewing Select this option when using twin needle.
1 Change of seam width of buttonhole The seam width of buttonhole is changeable. * It is changeable when sewing a buttonhole. Small Standard Large Seam width * Default setting is “standard”. Example) narrowing (reducing) the seam width Press Press . . . Several seconds later. Press Press . The width is now changed. * When opening buttonhole with a ripper, make sure not to cut the stitches. * The setting goes back to the default setting after the sewing machine is turned off and on.
2 Change of needle position You can change the stitch base line. Left needle position Center needle Right needle position position * Default setting differs with pattern. Example) change the needle position of zigzag stitch to left needle position. Press . Press . Press . Several seconds later. Press . It is now changed to left needle position.
3 Selecting the stop position of needle You can select the needle position (needle-up or needle-down) when the sewing machine stops. * Default setting is the needle-down stop. * In the case the needle stop position is set to the “needle-up stop”, the presser foot pivot function is automatically set to OFF. Example) To set the needle position when the sewing machine stops to the needle-up stop: Press Press . . . Several seconds later. Press Press .
4 Twin needle sewing Turn OFF the power before Attention replacing needles. By using two needles beautiful decorative stitches can be sewn. * When using twin needles, make sure to set twin neeand perform test sewing. dle sewing in Option * When twin needle sewing, make sure to use thread size smaller than No. 60. * Make sure to use a twin needle with size of 2.0 mm (included needle: 2.0 mm). * When twin needle sewing, the sewing speed will become slower.
Setting of twin needle sewing * Select a stitch pattern suitable for twin needle sewing. Press Press . . Press Several seconds later. three or times. Press . Press . * Twin needle setting can not be done while a stitch pattern other than those for twin needle sewing is selected. Symbol of twin needle sewing will be shown on the display. * When in twin needle sewing, the stitch patterns will be limited.
5 Foot switch function You can select the operation to be carried out when depressing the front section of the foot controller. You can select the operation from among "reverse stitch", "lock stitch", "half stitch sewing", "one stitch sewing", "presser foot lifting/lowering", "thread trimming" and "no function". * Default setting is the "reverse stitch". 1 In the case you select this function, the sewing machine sews reverse stitches when you depress the front section of the foot controller. Press .
6 Presser foot pivot function You can select the setting where the presser foot goes up with the needle held in the needle-down stop position when you stop the sewing machine. * In the case the needle stop position is set to the “needle-up stop”, the presser foot pivot function is automatically set to OFF. Example) To set the presser foot pivot function to OFF * Default setting is ON. Press Press . . Press or to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . Press .
7 Setting the pivot height You can set the presser foot height in the case of using the pivot function. Setting range: 2.0 - 6.0 mm (in increments of 1 mm) * Default setting is 2.0 (mm). Example) To set the pivot height to 3.0 (mm) Press Press . . Press or to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . Press . The pivot height has now been set to 3.0 (mm). * The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.
8 Setting the float-function height You can set the presser foot height when pressing the float function button. Under this mode, the straight stitch (Pattern No. 1) is automatically selected. Setting range: 0.0 - 2.5 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm) * Default setting is 0.5 (mm). Float function This is the function to slightly lift the presser foot during sewing. This function is used when sewing quilting or materials such as velvet that is likely to cause cloth slippage between two layers.
9 Setting of the presser foot lifting after thread trimming You can select the setting were the presser foot goes up automatically after the completion of thread trimming. Example) To set the function to lift the presser foot after thread trimming to OFF * Default setting is ON. Press Press . . Press or to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . Press . The function to lift the presser foot after thread trimming has now been set to OFF.
!0 Adjusting the darning This function is used for adjusting the pattern shape. Adjustable range: -30 - 30 Example) Correct shape When right side is higher than left side, When right side is lower than left side, Adjustable range Adjustable range ~ ~ Carry out the adjustment while conducting test sewing by pressing. Press Carry out the adjustment while conducting test sewing by pressing. after the completion of adjustment. Press . Press or Several seconds later. to select . Then, press .
!1 Adjustable starting stitch speed You can select the sewing speed to be employed at the start of sewing. Slow Standard Fast * Default setting is “Slow”. Example) To increase the sewing speed at the start of sewing Press Press . . Press or to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . Press The sewing speed at the start of sewing has now been set to "Fast". twice. * The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.
!2 Adjustable reverse stitch speed You can select the reverse stitch speed and lock stitch speed. Slow Standard Fast * Default setting is “Slow”. Example) To increase the reverse stitch (lock stitch) speed Press Press . . Press to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . 96 Press The reverse stitch (lock stitch) speed has now been set to "Fast". twice. * The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.
!3 Guide The guide for winding bobbin thread, setting of bobbin, threading of needle thread, changing presser foot and needle can be seen on the LCD display. Press . Press to select . Then, press . The page will proceed when pressing . Press or to end the guide.
!4 Adjusting the touch panel sensitivity You can adjust the touch panel sensitivity in five steps. Setting range: 1.0 - 5.0 * Default setting is 3.0 Example) To increase the touch panel sensitivity (to 4.0) Press Press . . Press to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . Press . The touch panel sensitivity has now been adjusted to "4.0". * The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.
!5 Contrast of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD contrast can be chosen from 11 levels. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 * Default setting is 6. Example) Reduce the contrast of display. Press Press . . Press to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . The contrast is now changed. Press . * The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.
!6 Button reception buzzer volume settings You can change the volume of buzzer that is produced when pressing the button on the touch panel. Mute Low Loud * Default setting is "Loud". Example) Setting the volume to “mute” Press Press . . Press to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . Press . Now the volume setting is changed and it will not produce a sound even when a button is pressed. * The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.
!7 Language setting You can select language from 8 languages or pictographs. English Spanish Italian French Dutch German Russian Japanese Pictograph * Default setting is English. Example) To change the setting to “Pictograph” Press Press . . Press to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . Press . The language is now changed to pictograph and all messages will be displayed in pictograph from now on. * The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.
!8 Elongation ● The length of the patterns ( DX7 Decorative 2: No.53 ~ 69, DX5 Decorative: No.72 ~ 84) can be adjusted. ↑ Pattern No. Decorative 2: 53~69 DX7 Decorative: 72~84 DX5 Adjusting range is from size 1 to size 5. (Default setting is size 1.) Example) changing to size 5 * Select a pattern which size can be elongated. Press Press . . . Several seconds later. Press Press . ↑ The size is now changed. * The setting is memorized even when the machine is turned off and on.
DX7 Only ● For the pattern Nos. 68 and 69 of the Decorative 2, zigzag width gradually increases at the start of sewing the patterns and gradually decreases at the end of sewing. These patterns are used for overcasting appliqué, etc. ↑ Adjusting range is from size 1 to size 5. (Default setting is size 3.) Size 1 Size 2 Size 3 Size 4 Size 5 How to sew the pattern) 1 Select the pattern and start the sewing machine. The zigzag width gradually increases.
!9 Deleting the settings You can reset all settings to their default settings. Press Press . . Press to select . Several seconds later. Then, press . Press . 104 All of the settings have now been reset to their default settings.
Message catalog Message English Pictograph A. When “start/stop”, “reverse stitch” or “thread-trimming” button is pressed while the presser foot is raised. B. When presser foot is raised while sewing. 1 2 3 4 Cause (Reason to display such messages) Same as the left Same as the left A. When one of the buttonhole stitches is selected and the buttonhole sensor pin is not connected, the machine starts to sew. A.
Message English 10 11 12 13 106 Pictograph Same as the left Cause (Reason to display such messages) A. In the case the motor locks or the safety device works to temporarily stop the machine. A. In the case you try to change over to the needle hole for straight stitches while a pattern which cannot be sewn under the straight stitch selection is selected. A. In the case you try to change over to the straight stitch selection when the twin needle setting is selected. A.
Introduction of optional accessory parts Make your home sewing more pleasant! Please purchase the following items in the shop where you buy our products. ● Rolled hemming presser foot Fabric edge is hemmed while rolling it under. Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the edge of handkerchiefs. DX7 This presser foot is used to attach buttons on garments. DX5 ● Quilt presser foot (Transparent zigzag type) It is used for free-motion quilting. Zigzag stitch is also possible with this presser foot.
● Smooth presser foot This presser foot is used for non-slippery materials like vinyl and satin stitches. DX5 ● Eyelet punch This is to open hole at round area of keyhole buttonhole. DX5 ● Wide Table For sewing large projects such as quilts, etc. DX5 ● Open toe presser foot This presser foot is used for appliqué and decorative stitches. (Front part of the presser foot is open for better visibility.
● Magnifier Attention Creates additional magnification to the stitch area. If you pull out the magnifier swiftly, your finger may be injured or the cover can be broken. 1) To install the magnifier, carefully insert it into the mounting hole. 2) To adjust the magnifier position, carry out adjustment holding translucent section B on the left side of the lens surface. 3) To remove the magnifier, carefully draw it out holding handle section A.
How to install Wide Table 1 Remove auxiliary bed. 2 Open legs of Wide Table until they stop securely at the stopping position. 3 Assemble Wide Table to sewing machine body. Attach it to free arm of sewing machine. 4 Attention 110 Adjust the height of legs so that the top surface of Wide Table is the same height of sewing machine body. * Don't put any heavy materials on the Wide Table. * Don't move sewing machine with Wide Table attached.
Machine Maintenance When lint and/or dirt has built up, it may cause machine failures. Therefore, clean the machine frequently. Attention Always must be disconnected plug from socket-outlet before remove throat-plate and remove bobbin-case-holder. Straight stitch slide plate 1 Lever Move the straight stitch slide plate toward you (normal needle hole). Move the lever to the right to use the normal needle hole.
Performance check list If sewing difficulties occur, make sure the instructions are correctly followed. If a problem still exists, the reminders below may help solve it. Case Solution Reference page ● The machine stops sew- ● The machine sews at slow speed ● Turn off the power and wait for a ing suddenly. continuously. while (about 10 minutes). The safety mechanism will be reset and the (This is in case you (The machine has a mechanism to machine will return to normal.
Case Cause (Reason) Solution Reference page ● The needle threading ● Hand wheel is turned by mistake while the needle threading lever is lever will not return to in down position. (in the process of the original position and threading to the needle.) the machine can not turn properly. (This is in case the hook of needle threader remains in the needles eye.) ● Turn hand wheel slightly away from you. (to the opposite side when sewing).
DX7 List of stitch patterns Continuous sewing One-point stitch Patterns for crazy quilt Continuous sewing One-point stitch 114
* The listing can be found inside the top cover of the sewing machine.
DX5 List of stitch patterns Continuous sewing One-point stitch 116
* The listing can be found inside the top cover of the sewing machine.
Specification list Item Specification Body size 44.5 (W) X 29.1 (H) X 21.0 (D) cm Body size with hard case 51.0 (W) X 30.5 (H) X 25.7 (D) cm Weight (Weight with hard case) 10,3 KGS / 21,6 LBS Volts 220 V - 240 V Watts 75 W Hertz 50/60 Hz Foot control model No. JC-001 2-11-1, TSURUMAKI, TAMA-SHI, TOKYO, 206-8551, JAPAN PHONE : (81)42-357-2341 FAX : (81)42-357-2379 Copyright C 2015 JUKI CORPORATION All rights reserved throughout the world.
