SP200 Series 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 Sewing preparations •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• 3 2 Straight stitching and reverse sewing.............................. 30 Zigzag sewing. ................................................................ 34 Adjusting thread tension.................................................. 35 Buttonhole sewing........................................................... 36 Overcasting.............................................
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 On thread or upper thread, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury.
Caution Do not perform the following actions. Doing so could cause an injury. •• Sewing without lowering the presser foot. •• Sewing while the needle is incorrectly installed. •• Using a bent needle. •• Sewing while jerking the fabric. •• Moving the pattern selection dial while sewing. 1 Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) 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.
Part names This manual provides descriptions on operating procedures for two sewing machine models. Normally, descriptions will apply to both models; however, descriptions that apply to only one of the models will be indicated with “XXX26C/ XXX34C”or “SuperJ26/34”.
Model XXX26C XXX34C Model SuperJ26 SuperJ34 1 Thread winder guide Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) 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 Drop feed lever Terminal box ** Equipped only with model XXX34C/SuperJ34 Buttonhole adjustment screw Foot controller 7
Part names and their functions The various parts of the sewing machine have the functions described below. Presser foot pressure adjustment knob ** Equipped only with model XXX34C/SuperJ34 •• By turning this knob, the amount of pressure applied by the presser foot can be adjusted. •• Turning the knob toward “–” reduces the amount of pressure applied by the presser foot. •• For best results when sewing stretch or thin fabrics, slightly reduce the pressure. •• Normally, sew with the knob set to “3”.
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. For operating details, refer to pages 23 - 25. Pattern selection dial and stitch length dial Stitch length dial Turn the dial to adjust the stitch length.
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 For model XXX26C/XXX34C Flip up the lid to open it. Quick adviser (Stored inside) For model SuperJ26/34 Pull the top of the lid towards yourself to open it. Quick adviser (Stored inside) Note: • Do not pull down the top of the lid with extreme force. The lid may break.
How to operate foot controller Caution 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. 2 Operation 1 2 Insert the power cord connector into the terminal box on the machine. Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) Press the “” side of the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Main power switch 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.
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Note: Prepare a specially designed bobbin. Winding the lower thread Start 1 Turn off the sewing machine. 2 Main power switch Pull up the spool pin. Position the spool of thread and the spool cap on to the spool pin. Spool cap Spool of thread spool pin Complete Thread guide ( 10 1 Return the thread winding spindle by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Note If the thread winding spindle is not returned, the needle does not move and sewing is not possible.
Caution While the bobbin is being wound, do not touch the thread winding spindle or the handwheel. Doing so could cause an injury. 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. Hold in place with your finger. Hole Thread winding spindle Spool pin ( 2 ) 2 Sewing preparations Thread guide Pass the thread end through the hole in the bobbin 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 Turn off the sewing machine. 2 Pull the bobbin case cover towards yourself. Main power switch 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. ** When using the needle threader, refer to page 20.
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. Spool cap 2 Spool of thread Sewing preparations 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.
Using the needle threader Caution Before using the needle threader, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. ** Use sewing machine needles No. 11/75 to 16/100 with the needle threader. (Needle No 14/90 is included when the sewing machine is purchased.) The needle cannot be threaded if the thread is too thick for the needle.
zz Using the needle threader 1 While fully lowering the needle threader lever, hook the thread on the guide as shown in the diagram. Needle threader lever 2 Guide Sewing preparations 2 Fully turn the needle threader lever to the rear, and pull the thread through the needle threader slot. Needle threader slot 1 Slowly return the needle threader lever towards yourself as much as possible. 2 Check that the thread has passed through the eye of the needle.
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. Do not turn the pattern selection dial while the needle is lowered. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury. 2 When sewing patterns 1 to 15 Mark above dial The length becomes longer 1 Turn the dial until the desired pattern aligns with the mark above the dial.
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. When sewing patterns A to K 1 Turn the dial until the desired pattern aligns with the mark above the dial. 2 Turn the stitch length dial aligns with the mark until above the dial. Mark above dial Stitch length dial Mark above dial ** The stitch length is fixed at 3 mm and cannot be adjusted. Pattern selection dial Pattern selection dial No.
Caution Do not turn the pattern selection dial while the needle is lowered. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury. When sewing patterns L to S ** Stitches L through S can be sewn only with model XXX34C/SuperJ34. 1 Turn the stitch length dial until aligns with the mark above the dial. 2 Sewing preparations Turn the dial until the desired pattern aligns with the mark above the dial.
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 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. Normal front cloth Broad Soft denim Satin Pile Gingham, etc. Polyester No. 30 to No. 50 Cotton No. 40 to No. 50 Silk No.
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. zz Straight stitch 1 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. 2 Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Set the stitch length dial between “1” and “4”. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 1 (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 26.
zz Thread cutter For model XXX26C/XXX34C Line up the two threads, and cut them with the thread cutter on the presser bar. For model SuperJ26/34 3 Thread cutter Sewing Line up the two threads, and cut them with the thread cutter on the face cover. Thread cutter zz Reverse 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.
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 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. 2 Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Set the stitch length dial between “0.5” and “4”. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 0.5~4 14 15 2.5 5.0 mm (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 26.) 1 Position the fabric and lower the presser foot.
Adjusting thread tension zz Adjustment method for upper thread tension Straight stitch Upper thread is tight • Upper thread is tight Wrong side Model XXX26C XXX34C Right side Model SuperJ26 SuperJ34 3 Sewing Upper thread is loose Wrong side Lower the upper thread tension. Right side • Upper thread is loose Model XXX26C XXX34C Zigzag sewing Model SuperJ26 SuperJ34 Upper thread is tight Right side Wrong side Upper thread is loose 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. Set the stitch length dial between “0.4” and “1”. 0.
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 Change to the zigzag sewing foot or the overcasting foot. Set the stitch length dial between “1” and “4”. 3 Note: Select pattern No.10 when sewing thin fabric.
Zipper insertion 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 Change to the zipper foot. Set the stitch length dial between “2” and “4”. 2~4 Zipper foot 6 (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 26.) 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 Turn the handwheel towards yourself to lower the needle into the fabric. 7 Raise the presser foot. 8 Move the slider to the rear of the presser foot, and finish the sewing. 3 Sewing 6 Slider z8z Sewing the right side of the zipper 9 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 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 zigzag sewing foot or the blind stitch foot. Set the stitch length dial between “1” and “2”. Zigzag sewing foot 1~2 Blind stitch foot 7 9 ** The blind stitch foot is only included with model XXX34C/ SuperJ34.
Position the fabric so that the needle slightly catches the fold. Zigzag sewing foot Blind stitch foot Fold Needle on the left side Fold Needle on the left side zz When using the zigzag sewing foot 6 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.
4 Maintenance 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. Attention Do not use detergent, bleach, benzine, or thinner chemical cloths.
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. ** If the bobbin case cannot be pulled out, repeat the procedure starting with step . Remove any lint or dust from the feed dog and hook, and then wipe them with a soft cloth. 4 A vacuum cleaner can be used to remove lint and dust.
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.
Troubleshooting What is the problem? Check the following possibilities before contacting the service center for repair.
Trouble Fabric not feeding through the machine Missed stitches Page The feed dog is dirty Remove any lint and fluff from the feed dog 44 Pattern selection dial set to a buttonhole number – “2” or “4”.
Trouble Unable to sew stretch stitches The needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader Cause The stitch length dial is not set to setting “A – K” or “L – S” Countermeasure Set the stitch length dial to the appropriate setting The stitch length dial and the Select the same setting on stitch pattern selection dial the stitch length dial and the settings do not correspond pattern selection dial Page 23-25 23-25 The needle position is too low Turn the handwheel so that the 9 line is at the top Ne
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Specifications SP200 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 54 XXX26C/XXX34C SuperJ26/34 Horizontal Home-use sewing machine needle (HA-1) TOYOTA-exclusive plastic bobbin 4 mm 5 mm Center needle position, left needle position 5.0 kg 5.
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