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  • Page 1 Instruction Book...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ESSENTIAL PARTS Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ........26 Names of Parts ............... 3 Multiple Zigzag Stitch ..........26 Standard Accessories ............ 4 Overedge Stitch ............26 Setting the Spool Pin ............4 Knit Stitch ..............27 Overlock Stitch ............27 GETTING READY TO SEW Memory Buttonhole ..........28-30 Connecting the Power Supply ........

  • Page 5: Essential Parts Names Of Parts

    ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Upper thread guide Bobbin winder tension disk Spool pin Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper Hole for extra spool pin Feed balancing dial (with cap) Reverse button Auto-lock button Needle up/down button Indicator lights MODE key LCD display Value set keys Extension table (Accessory storage)

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Part Name Part No. 1 Zigzag foot A (Set on the machine) 685502019 2 Zipper foot E 808852003 3 Satin stitch foot F 822804118 4 Sliding buttonhole foot 508803000 5 Spool holder (large) 822020503 6 Spool holder (small) 822019509 7 Spool pin 660005010...

  • Page 7: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

    GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Using the foot control Turn off the power switch. Insert the pin connector into the jack. Insert the machine plug into the power inlet. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch.

  • Page 8: Foot Control

    Foot control Depress the foot control to start the machine. The further down you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs. Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free-arm sewing. Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.

  • Page 9: Machine Operating Buttons

    Machine Operating Buttons q Reverse button • When following stitch patterns are selected; The machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew forward. • When following stitch patterns are selected; There will be particular functions of the reverse button when patterns shown above are selected.

  • Page 10: Lcd Display

    LCD Display NOTE: Magnetic or electrostatic interference may cause the LCD display to flicker. Do not use the machine near appliances that generate a magnetic field or an electrostatic field such as microwave ovens. The LCD display shows following information when the machine is turned on.

  • Page 11: Presser Foot Lifter

    Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.7 cm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot. q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position...

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Needle Thread Tension

    Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension Straight stitch balanced tension The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail). If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, notice that the stitches are evenly balanced.

  • Page 13: Zigzag Stitch Balanced Tension

    Zigzag stitch balanced tension For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric. See the illustrations for the correct appearance. To match this appearance, adjust the needle tension as necessary.

  • Page 14: Dropping Or Raising The Feed Dog

    Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog The drop feed lever is located lower part of the free arm bed on the front of the machine. To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow q. To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow w, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you.

  • Page 15: Fabric, Thread And Needle Chart

    Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart • For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90. • A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. • Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.

  • Page 16: Setting The Spool Of Thread

    Setting the Spool of Thread Setting the spool Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. A: Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. q Large spool holder B: For a small spool, use the small spool holder.

  • Page 17: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin z Hold the thread with both hands and guide the thread from back to front under the upper thread guide. q Upper thread guide Guide the thread into the bobbin winder tension disk as illustrated. w Bobbin winder tension disk x Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before inserting the bobbin and threading the bobbin holder. z Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise as shown on the hook cover plate. q End of thread w Bobbin holder e Hook cover plate x Hold the bobbin with your fingertip so it does not...

  • Page 19: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot lifter. Turn the power switch ON. Press the needle up/down button to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. Turn the power switch OFF. q Presser foot lifter w Needle up/down button CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine.

  • Page 20: Built-In Needle Threader

    Built-in Needle Threader CAUTION: Turn off the power switch when using the needle threader. NOTE: The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle or a blue tip needle. Thread sizes 50 to 90 are recommended. z Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle to its highest position.

  • Page 21: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. x Turn the power switch on. Press the needle up/down button twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. q Needle up/down button c Pull both threads 4˝...

  • Page 22: Basic Sewing Straight Stitch Sewing

    BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing q Stitch pattern: 01 or 04 w Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A NOTE: When sewing with the satin stitch foot F or the sliding buttonhole foot, pull the thread to the left to hold the thread.

  • Page 23: Using Seam Guides

    Using Seam Guides The seam guides on the needle plate and the hook cover plate help you to measure seam allowance. The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance from the center needle position in inches and millimeters. q Center needle position w Seam guide e Cornering guide Numbers...

  • Page 24: Altering The Needle Drop Position

    Altering the Needle Drop Position The needle drop position can be altered for straight stitch patterns 01 to 05. Press the mode key q once. The green light w is lit at the stitch width adjustment mode ( The needle drop position value appears. q Mode key w Green light Press the “...

  • Page 25: Variety Of Straight Stitches

    Variety of Straight Stitches Lock-a-matic Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the reverse button once.

  • Page 26: Stretch Stitch

    Stretch Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely open flat. Use this stitch for seaming fine fabrics.

  • Page 27: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A The zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile stitches. It is used for overcasting, mending, appliqué, and also used as a decorative stitch. NOTE: Use interfacing when sewing on stretch fabrics such as knit, jersey or tricot.

  • Page 28: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

    Variety of Overcasting Stitches Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A The zigzag stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent fabric from fraying at raw edges. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance.

  • Page 29: Knit Stitch

    Knit Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) seam. Trim excess close to the stitching. Be careful not to cut the stitches.

  • Page 30: Memory Buttonhole

    Memory Buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot NOTE: Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics. z Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole mark running toward you.
  • Page 31 b Sew the left side up to the required length of the buttonhole. Stop the machine and press the reverse button. w Start mark o Required length !0 Reverse button n Start the sewing again. The machine will sew back to the starting point.

  • Page 32: Altering The Buttonhole Width

    Altering the buttonhole width Press the mode key q once. The green light w is lit at the stitch width adjustment mode ( Press the “ ” sign on the value set key e to increase the buttonhole width. Press the “ ” sign on the value set key e to decrease the buttonhole width.

  • Page 33: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot z Use the same procedure as the memory buttonhole sewing (refer to pages 28-29). Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 34: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Zipper foot E Attaching the zipper foot Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder. q Groove w Pin (A): To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right-hand side.
  • Page 35 Start sewing z Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8˝) margin. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place. Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the original setting.
  • Page 36 v Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with the right side facing up. Attach the Zigzag foot A. Adjust the stitch length to 4.0, stitch width to 2.5 (default value) and the thread tension dial to 1-3. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.

  • Page 37: Blind Hemming

    Blind Hemming q Stitch pattern: 12 or 13 w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 (pattern 12) 3 to 6 (pattern 13) e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A z Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to form a 1/4˝...

  • Page 38: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F r Feed dog: Lowered Lower the feed dog (refer to page 12). Match the holes of button to the horizontal slot of the presser foot and lower the foot to hold the button in place.

  • Page 39: Gathering

    Gathering q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A z Loosen the thread tension to “1” and increase the stitch length to 4.0. Pull both threads 4˝ (10 cm) under and behind the presser foot (refer to page 19).

  • Page 40: Decorative Stitches Patchwork

    DECORATIVE STITCHES Patchwork q Stitch pattern: 01 and 27 w Thread tension dial: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Satin stitch foot F * The stitch patterns 14 and 26 can also be used. z Attach the zigzag foot A. Place the patchwork pieces right sides together.

  • Page 41: Applique

    Applique q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * The stitch patterns 19 and 21 can also be used. Place an applique on the fabric and baste or pin it in place. Lower the needle at the outer edge of the applique.

  • Page 42: Fringing

    Fringing q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls. Choose a firm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily. z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain.

  • Page 43: Fagoting

    Fagoting q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F Use these stitches to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 1.5 cm (5/8˝) and press. Pin the two edges to paper or tear backing 0.3–0.4 cm (1/8˝) apart.

  • Page 44: Smocking

    Smocking q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * The stitch pattern 22 can also be used. Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children’s clothes or women’s blouses. Use a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis.

  • Page 45: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative Stitches q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F * Stitch patterns 22-30 can also be used. For the best sewing results, carefully align and guide the fabric when you sew with decorative stitches. Use a tear-way backing if necessary.

  • Page 46: Care Of Your Machine Cleaning The Hook Race And Feed Dog

    CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. CAUTION: Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight.

  • Page 47: Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns

    Correcting Deformed Stitch Patterns The sewing results of stretch stitch patterns may vary depending on sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, fabric type, number of layers etc. If stretch stitch patterns are deformed, correct them by turning the feed balancing dial with the screwdriver. Remove the cap with the screwdriver.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 17 breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Pages 10-11 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 12 5.

  • Page 49: Stitch Chart

    Stitch Chart...
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