SP100 Series A, B type HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL •• Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the instructions. •• Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference. •• If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give them this instruction manual.
Contents 1 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) •• •• •• •• •• •• 2 3 4 5 2 Important safety instructions. ............................................ 3 How to change the power plug.......................................... 5 Part names........................................................................ 6 Part names and their functions.......................................... 8 Quick adviser...................................................................
1 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) 1 Important safety instructions Explanation of “ Warning” and “ Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) These safety instructions are designed to prevent danger or damage arising from the incorrect operation of the machine. Read carefully and always follow the instructions. Caution” Warning An incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury.
Caution Be sure to close the bobbin case cover before operating the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. When the machine is not in use it should be stored safely, not on the floor as protruding parts could cause injury if a person fell on the machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Before changing the needle or threading the lower thread or upper thread, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury.
Caution 1 Do not operate on an unstable surface such as a sofa or a bed. If the sewing machine falls down, it could cause an injury or damages to the machine. Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) Do not drop or insert any foreign objects into any openings such as opening space when you remove the face cover and / or the outer casing space of bobbin case. Doing so could cause an injury or damages to the machine.
Part names Upper thread tension dial Thread guide Spool pin Quick adviser Take-up lever Pattern selection dial Light bulb Face cover Reverse sewing lever Extension table (Accessory Box) Needle clamp screw Presser foot holder Needle thread guide Needle plate Presser foot holder clamp screw Feed dog Presser foot Bobbin case cover 6 Bobbin case
1 Thread winding spindle Hollow for carrying ( Insert your hand into the hollow when carrying sewing machine ) Presser foot lever Thread cutter Handwheel Main power switch Buttonhole adjustment screw Terminal box Battery holder Foot controller 7 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) Thread winding switch
Part names and their functions The various parts of the sewing machine have the functions described below. Extension table (Accessory Box) •• Pull out the extension table (accessory box) in the direction of the arrow. Presser foot lever •• When sewing, lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot. (Position 1) •• When inserting fabric, lift up the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.
Handwheel •• Use the handwheel to manually raise and lower the needle. 1 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) Note: Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the direction of the arrow). If the handwheel is turned in the opposite direction, the thread may become tangled. Pattern selection dial •• Select the pattern to be used. Turn the pattern selection dial until the desired pattern aligns with the mark above the dial.
Quick adviser The quick adviser (under the lid on the sewing machine) provides various descriptions such as basic machine operations. zz Accessing the quick adviser Flip up the lid to open it.
How to operate foot controller Caution 1 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) Be sure to use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine before connecting the foot controller. Not doing so could cause an injury. Operation 1 Press the “” side of the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Main power switch 2 Insert the power cord connector into the terminal box on the machine. Connector Press the “|” side of the main power switch to turn on the sewing machine.
2 Sewing preparations Connecting the power Warning Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric shock. Hold the power plug, to remove or insert into the power outlet. Not doing so could damage the cord and cause an electric shock, fire or injury. Caution Before plugging in the power cord, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. 1 2 Prepare the foot controller. Insert the power cord connector into the terminal box.
Installation of battery for winding the lower thread A battery is supplied as one of the accessories. Before winding the lower thread, install it in the battery holder on back of sewing machine. Caution 2 When the machine is not used for an extended period, remove the battery. 1 Pull the battery holder cover out as the arrow. Battery holder cover 2 Install the battery while confirming polarity of it. Attach battery holder cover. Note: Refer to page 49 when purchasing or changing batteries.
Winding the lower thread Start 1 Turn off the sewing machine. 2 Main power switch Note: Prepare a specially designed bobbin. Pull up the spool pin. Position the spool of thread and the spool cap on to the spool pin. Note: A felt was originally put on to the spool pin. Complete 8 Thread guide ( To stop winding, release the thread winding switch to the right. Note: Do not wind excessively, it causes sewing malfunction. Remove the bobbin from the spindle. Cut the thread.
Caution While the bobbin is being wound, do not touch the thread winding spindle or the handwheel. Doing so could cause an injury. Spool cap Spool of thread Felt Pull the thread from the thread spool, and then hold it with one hand while passing it around the thread guide with the other hand, as shown.
Threading the lower thread Open the bobbin case cover, and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. If the bobbin is incorrectly inserted into the bobbin case, the stitching will not be sewn correctly. 1 2 Turn off the sewing machine. Main power switch Pull the bobbin case cover towards yourself. Bobbin case cover Insert the bobbin so that it rotates counterclockwise. Bobbin Thread unwinding direction Counterclockwise Bobbin case 16 Clockwise Check the orientation of the bobbin.
Pass the thread through A, then B, and then pull the thread to the rear, as shown below. 2 B Sewing preparations A Pull out about 15 cm of thread to the rear. 15 cm 6 Fit the projections on the bobbin case cover into the race retainer grooves, and then push the bobbin case cover closed.
Threading the upper thread Start 1 2 Turn off the sewing machine. Raise the presser foot lever. Main power switch Presser foot lever Thread guide ( Complete 9 Pass the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 15 cm of thread to the rear. ) Take-up lever ( 6 ) Needle thread guide ( 7 ) Eye of needle ( 8 ) Presser foot ( 9 ) 15 cm Presser foot lever ( 2 ) 8 From the front, pass the thread through the eye of the needle. 7 Pass the thread through the needle thread guide.
Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the take-up lever. Handwheel Take-up lever Pull up the spool pin. Position the spool of thread and the spool cap on to the spool pin. 2 Spool cap Spool of thread Sewing preparations Felt Spool pin Spool pin ( Handwheel ( ) ) Main power switch ( 1 ) 6 3 Pull the thread down along the groove, and then pull it back up. 4 Pass the thread through the takeup lever from the right. 5 Pull the thread down along the groove.
Pulling up the lower thread 1 2 Raise the presser foot lever. Loosely hold the upper thread with your left hand, and then turn the handwheel towards yourself one full turn. Do not pull the thread taut. Lightly pull the upper thread with your left hand to pull up the lower thread. Pull out the lower thread to the front. Align both threads, pass them through the groove (arrow) and under the presser foot, and then pull out about 15 cm of thread to the rear.
Application of each stitch pattern Caution Before turning the pattern selection dial, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. 2 Caution Do not turn the pattern selection dial while the needle is lowered. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury.
Changing the presser foot Caution Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. zz Removal 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Note: Never turn in the wrong direction. Handwheel Presser foot lever Press the presser foot holder lever in the direction of the arrow to release the presser foot.
zz Installation 1 Position the presser foot pin directly below the groove in the presser foot holder. Presser foot holder 2 Sewing preparations Groove Presser foot pin 2 Lower the presser foot lever to secure the presser foot. Presser foot lever Tip In order to avoid losing the presser foot, we recommend storing the machine when it is not being used with the needle and the presser foot lowered.
Changing the needle Caution Before changing the needle, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Broken needles are dangerous. Be sure to dispose of them in a safe place away from children. Not doing so could cause an injury. 1 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the point of the needle higher than the needle plate. 2 Hold the needle in one hand, loosen the needle clamp screw with the screw driver for the needle plate, and remove the needle.
Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension Reference thread tension Thin fabrics Normal fabrics Thick fabrics No. 11/75 No. 14/90 No. 16/100 2 Needle Thread Fabric Polyester No. 50 to Polyester No. 90 No. 60 Cotton No. 80 to No. 120 Cotton No. 60 to No. 80 Silk No. 80 Silk No. 50 to No. 80 Normal back cloth Quipler Georgette Lawn Lace, etc. -3 Curtains Denim Quilting Fleece Tweed Felt, etc.
3 Sewing Straight stitching and reverse sewing Caution Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury. z1z Straight stitch 1 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. 2 Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 7 8 9 4.0 2.0 2.0 mm (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 22.
zz Thread cutter Line up the two threads, and cut them with the thread cutter on the presser bar. Thread cutter 3 zz Reverse sewing Sewing Reverse sewing is performed at the beginning and the end of sewing to prevent the thread from unraveling. Reverse sewing is performed while pressing down the reverse sewing lever. • Stitch 1 cm from the edge of the fabric to prevent unraveling at the start of sewing. • Sew 3 to 4 reverse stitches at the end of sewing.
zz Sewing thick fabric When sewing over thick fabric, the presser foot may tilt and be unable to feed through the fabric. Place fabric or thick paper of the same thickness as the fabric you wish to sew under the presser foot. This will enable smooth sewing. Fabric or thick paper Sewing fabric zz Sewing thin fabric When sewing thin fabric, sometimes fabric puckers or is not fed correctly. At that time, sewing is easier if tissue paper is placed under the fabric. After sewing remove the paper carefully.
zz Sewing tube-shaped fabrics 1 1 Pull out the extension table (accessory box) in the direction of the arrow. 3 Sewing 1 2 Sew tube-shaped fabrics such as trousers or sleeves, by pulling them over the machine free arm as shown in the diragram.
Zigzag sewing There are various zigzag applications, such as applique and overcasting. 1 1 2 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 5 6 2.5 5.0 mm (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 22.) 1 Position the fabric and lower the presser foot. Step on the foot controller to begin sewing.
Adjusting thread tension zz Adjustment method for upper thread tension Straight stitch Upper thread is tight • Upper thread is tight Wrong side 3 Right side Wrong side Sewing Upper thread is loose Lower the upper thread tension. Right side • Upper thread is loose Zigzag sewing Upper thread is tight Right side Increase the upper thread tension.
Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole sewing to match the size of the button is possible. For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is recommended to use a stabilizer for a better buttonhole finish. Caution 1 1 Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Change to the buttonhole foot. Buttonhole foot 2 3 4 (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 22.
Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “1”, sew the left side and stop at the line marked on the fabric. Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “2”, and sew 5 to 6 bar-tack stitches. 3 6 Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “3”, sew the right side and stop at the line marked on the fabric. 7 Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “4”, and sew 5 to 6 bar-tack stitches.
Caution When using the buttonhole cutter to cut the buttonholes, do not hold the fabric in front of the cutter. Doing so could cause an injury to your hand. 8 Use the buttonhole cutter to cut the center, making sure not to cut the stitches. Note: If a marking pin is put in the bartack area it helps to prevent cutting the bar-tack with the buttonhole cutter. Buttonhole cutter zz Adjustment of buttonhole balance • Use the buttonhole adjustment screw to adjust the balance between the stitches (rear side).
Overcasting This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the edge of the fabric. Caution Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. 1 Select one pattern from No.5, No.6 and No.10. 3 Note: Select pattern No.10 when sewing thin fabric. 5 6 Sewing Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 10 (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 22.
Zipper insertion Caution 8 1 Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Change to the zipper foot. 7 8 Zipper foot 4.0 2.0 mm (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 22.) z8z Sewing the left side of the zipper 2 Set the right side pin of the zipper foot to the presser foot holder. Align the zipper and the fabric, and tack.
8 Sew until just before the presser foot makes contact with the slider, and then stop the sewing machine. Slider 7 Raise the presser foot. 8 Move the slider to the rear of the presser foot, and finish the sewing. 3 Sewing 6 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to lower the needle into the fabric. Slider z8z Sewing the right side of the zipper Release the presser foot and set to the left side pin. Sew the right side of the zipper using the same procedures as for the left side.
Blind hem stitching In this sewing method the stitch cannot be seen on the front of the fabric. Caution Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 11 (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 22.) 1 Sew overcasting along the edge of the fabric, and then fold the fabric as shown.
Position the fabric so that the needle slightly catches the fold. Fold Needle on the left side 3 Sewing Lower the presser foot, and start sewing. The part of the stitch that catches the fold will be visible from the right side of the fabric. Sew evenly so that the stitching is not too large or too small. Fold After sewing, pull out the tacking, and fold out the fabric. Balanced stitches Troubleshooting Small stitches evenly located on right side.
4 Maintenance Cleaning and maintenance must not be made by children without proper supervision. Feed dog and hook maintenance If the sewing machine makes a loud noise or rotates slowly, there could be thread waste or dust in the hook or feed dog. Perform maintenance on the hook and the feed dog. Caution Before cleaning the hook, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine, and then remove the power plug from the outlet. Not doing so could cause an injury.
2 Use the screwdriver for the needle plate to loosen the screws in the needle plate, and then remove the needle plate. Lift up the bobbin case so that part c is moved past part d, as shown. c d Pull out the bobbin case in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Note: Do not pull with excessive force, otherwise the bobbin case may be scratched. 4 Maintenance ** If the bobbin case cannot be pulled out, repeat the procedure starting with step .
zz Attaching the Bobbin Case 1 Position the bobbin case so that part a on the bobbin case is below part b on the sewing machine. 2 b With the bobbin case tilted to the left, insert the left side of the bobbin case into the hook, as shown. Left side of bobbin case a Insert the right side of the bobbin case into the hook so that part c on the bobbin case is to the left of part d on the sewing machine. c d Right side of bobbin case Make sure that the bobbin case is fully installed in the hook.
Attach the needle plate with red mark a on the bobbin case positioned as shown in the diagram. a 6 1 Tighten the needle plate screws. 2 Attach the presser foot and insert the needle. 3 Check that the needle correctly enters the hole in the needle plate. 4 Maintenance ** If the bobbin case is not installed correctly, the handwheel does not turn smoothly. If this occurs, remove the needle plate and bobbin case, and attach them again.
Changing light bulb Warning Before changing the light bulb, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine, remove the power plug from the outlet, and then wait until the bulb cools. Not doing so could cause a burn or electric shock. 8 1 Loosen the screw with a + screw driver of your own, and take off the face cover in the direction of the arrow. Screw Face cover 8 2 Turn the light bulb counterclockwise as the arrow in the diagram and remove. Turn the new light bulb clockwise to install.
Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V) In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means are provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and should only be done by qualified service personnel with knowledge of the system under his or her responsibility.
Trouble Needle keeps breaking Cause Fabric not feeding through the machine Missed stitches 46 Page Needle incorrectly inserted into the machine Insert the needle correctly 24 The needle clamp screw is loose Firmly tighten the screw 24 The needle is too fine for the Use the appropriate size fabric needle for the fabric 25 The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper tension 31 The bobbin case is not in the Put the bobbin case in the correct position correct position 42 Machine i
Trouble The fabric wrinkles / puckers Cause Page The tension of the upper thread is too tight Adjust the thread tension 31 The machine is incorrectly threaded Rethread the machine 16-19 Needle is too thick for the fabric Use a finer needle to suit the fabric 25 The needle is burred Insert a new needle 24 Stretch fabric is being sewn Use the ball point needle 25 Rethread the bobbin correctly 16, 17 Adjust the thread tension 31 Only use the designated TOYOTA bobbin 14 The tension of t
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Safety precaution about the battery Warning If the alkaline solution from the battery should get in the eyes or come into contact with the skin or clothes, rinse with a large quantity of clean water and consult a doctor immediately. Not doing so could cause an injury. Caution 1. Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat, recharge, deform, dispose of in fire. 2. Do not insert batteries in reverse polarity. 3. Do not expose batteries to strong impact by dropping or throwing the batteries.
Specifications SP100 Series Model Hook type Needle Bobbin Maximum stitch length Maximum stitch width Straight stitch needle position Sewing machine weight (main unit) Sewing machine size Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated power consumption Light bulb Battery 50 XXX15 Horizontal Home-use sewing machine needle (HA-1) TOYOTA-exclusive plastic bobbin 4 mm 5 mm Center needle position, left needle position 4.8 kg Width: 412 mm Depth: 192 mm Height: 292 mm 220 - 240V 50 Hz 65 W 15 W Alkaline 1.
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