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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 NAMES OF PARTS Eyelet ................39 Names of Parts ............... 3 ............40-42 ............ 4 Blind Hemming ............. 43 ..............4 .............. 44 ..............44 GETTING READY TO SEW ........5 DECORATIVE STITCHING ....... 5 Patchwork ..............45 Operating Instructions: ...........

  • Page 5: Names Of Parts Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS Names of Parts Upper thread guide Bobbin winding tension disk Hole for extra spool pin Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin winder stopper LCD display Function keys Needle up/down button Auto-lock button Reverse button Extension table (Accessory box) Thread cutter Face cover Thread tension dial Thread take-up lever...
  • Page 6 Standard Accessories Zigzag foot: A (set on the machine) Zipper foot: E Automatic buttonhole foot: R Overedge foot: C Extra spool pin Needle set Lint brush Instruction book Hard cover Foot control Power cable* *The power cable included may differ from the illustration. Stitch Chart Insert the stitch chart q into the chart holder w.

  • Page 7: Getting Ready To Sew

    GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Using the foot control Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the power inlet. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch. q Power switch w Pin connector e Jack t Power inlet...

  • Page 8: Extension Table

    Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase sewing speed, move the slider to the right. To decrease sewing speed, move the slider to the left. Foot control Depress the foot control to start the machine. The further down you press on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.
  • Page 9 Free-arm Sewing Free-arm is useful for sewing tubular garments and for darning knee or elbow areas. q Free-arm Machine Operating Buttons q Start/Stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. stitches, and it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider.

  • Page 10: Lcd Display

    LCD Display The LCD display shows following information when the machine is turned on. w Stitch pattern number e Stitch width r Stitch length Function Keys Mode selection When the power switch is turned on, the pattern selection mode 1 (mode 1) is set automatically. Each time you press the mode key q, the green light e will shift and the mode w will change from 1 to À.

  • Page 11: Clear Key

    Stitch width adjusting key Press “+” or “–” o to change the stitch width or needle drop position, depending on the selected stitch pattern. Refer to pages 23, 26 and 32. Stitch length adjusting key Press “+” or “–” !0 to change the stitch length of the selected pattern.

  • Page 12: Presser Foot Lifter

    Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. 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 Changing the Presser Foot CAUTION:...
  • Page 13 Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension Straight stitch balanced tension The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, notice that the stitches are evenly balanced. q Needle thread (top thread) w Bobbin thread (bottom thread) e To loosen r To tighten...
  • Page 14 Zigzag stitch 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. necessary. Balanced tension wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric without causing excessive puckering, or causing the bobbin thread to show on the right side (top side) of the fabric.

  • Page 15: Dropping Or Raising The Feed Dog

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

  • Page 16: Changing The Needle

    Changing the Needle CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp.

  • Page 17: Bobbin Winding

    Setting the Spool of Thread Horizontal spool pin Lift up the spool pin. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. the spool of thread so that the spool rests on the supporter. e Large spool holder The small spool holder is used with narrow or small spools of thread.
  • Page 18 Winding the bobbin NOTE: bobbin winding. z Draw the thread from the spool and pass the thread around the bobbin winding tension disk. q Bobbin winding tension disk x Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. c Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
  • Page 19 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. q End of thread w on the front side of the bobbin holder.
  • Page 20 Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down button q to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. q Needle up/down button CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine. z Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide.

  • Page 21: Needle Threader

    Needle Threader CAUTION: Turn OFF the power switch when using the needle threader. z Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position. Turn the power switch off. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

  • Page 22: 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 behind the presser foot.

  • Page 23: Basic Sewing

    BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing w Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A NOTE: When sewing with the satin stitch foot F or buttonhole foot R, pull the threads to the left to hold them. Starting to sew Raise presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate.
  • Page 24 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 Numbers 10 20 30 40 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 1 1/2...

  • Page 25: Altering The Needle Drop Position

    Altering the Needle Drop Position The needle drop position can be altered for straight stitch patterns 00 to 04, 95, 96 and 97 in mode 1. move the needle to the left. move the needle to the right. (7.0) (0.0) (3.5) Altering the Stitch Length The stitch length can be altered.
  • Page 26 Lock-a-matic Stitch 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 27 Stretch Stitch 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 Sculpture Stitches w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 You can achieve a lovely hand-worked look when with these stitches.
  • Page 28 Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern: MODE 1: 07 or 08 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.
  • Page 29 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern: MODE 1: 07 w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Overedge foot C Place the fabric edge next to the guide on the foot and sew while guiding the fabric along the guide. q Guide CAUTION: When using an overedge foot, make sure to set the...

  • Page 30: Attaching Elastic

    Knit Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A excess close to the stitching. Be careful not to cut the stitches. Double Overedge Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7 e Presser foot: Overedge foot C This stitch is excellent for sewing fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines.

  • Page 31: Buttonholes

    Buttonholes The following 12 types of buttonholes are available. q Square buttonhole This buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy fabrics. q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 w Round-end buttonhole especially for blouses and children’s clothes. e Fine fabric buttonhole This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on r Keyhole buttonhole...
  • Page 32 Square Buttonhole w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole foot R. The button holder of the foot takes a button size of 1 cm When selecting the buttonholes, the LCD screen advise you to lower the buttonhole lever.
  • Page 33 v Lower the presser foot and pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go. y Buttonhole lever NOTE: The reference lines on the buttonhole foot can be used as a positioning guide. stopper, otherwise the buttonhole will be out of position or there will be a sewing gap.
  • Page 34 automatically with the needle in the up position. bartack to prevent accidentally cutting the stitches. Cut the opening with the seam ripper. !3 Pin buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go. y Buttonhole lever Double layer buttonhole To make a sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer of buttonhole stitches over the previous stitches.

  • Page 35: Round-End And Fine Fabric Buttonhole

    Round-end and Fine Fabric Buttonhole w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R The buttonhole width can be varied from 2.5 to 5.5. The stitch density can be varied from 0.2 to 0.8. Keyhole Buttonholes w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R...

  • Page 36: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R the cord used. the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot, clearing the front end. buttonhole foot to hold them tight.

  • Page 37: Welted Buttonhole

    Welted Buttonhole w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R A welted buttonhole is made by stitching a strip or patch of fabric to the buttonhole. Welted buttonholes are particularly suitable for tailored garments, but are not recommended for sheer or delicate fabrics where the patch might show through or add bulk.
  • Page 38 m Fold over the length of the garment fabric, sew back the patch. r Wrong side of garment fabric , Fold over the end of fabric and sew back and forth three times over the triangular end. q Wrong side of patch w Right side of garment fabric r Wrong side of garment fabric away from the hole.
  • Page 39 Darning Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Starting to sew z Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R and pull the z x c v button holder q all the way out. Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole of foot.

  • Page 40: Tacking

    Tacking w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. Start sewing automatically. The machine will sew a tacking 1.5 cm Sewing a shorter tack reverse button. The tack length has been determined.

  • Page 41: Eyelet

    Eyelet w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. Starting to sew Lower the needle at the starting point and lower the The machine will stop automatically when completed. Open the eyelet with an awl, eyelet punch or pointed scissors (an awl, eyelet punch or pointed scissors are not provided with the machine).
  • Page 42 Zipper Sewing w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 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. w Pin (A): To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right-hand side.
  • Page 43 Start sewing z Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right seam Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin in place. original setting. w Zipper teeth e Fold r End of the zipper opening t Opening size x Attach the zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand side.
  • Page 44 the right side facing up. Attach the Zigzag foot A. value) and the thread tension dial to 1. Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together. i Basting stitch o Zipper tape b Attach the zipper foot E with the left pin. value, and thread tension dial to “4”.

  • Page 45: Blind Hemming

    Blind Hemming w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 (for stitch pattern 13) 3 to 6 (for stitch pattern 14) z Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to q Wrong side of fabric (1) On heavyweight fabrics that tend to ravel, the raw (2) Fold the hem under the fabric for lightweight fabrics.
  • Page 46 Button Sewing w Thread tension dial: 3 to 7 r Feed dog: Lowered Lower the feed dog. presser foot and lower the foot to hold the button in place. hole of the button. Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the necessary.

  • Page 47: Decorative Stitching Patchwork

    DECORATIVE STITCHING Patchwork w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A z Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. seam allowance. q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric x Replace the presser foot with satin stitch foot F. pattern on the right side of the garment centering over the seam line.

  • Page 48: Pintucking

    Applique w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 * The stitch patterns 36-45 can also be used. w Outer edge When turning a sharp corner, stop the machine with the Raise the foot and pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing direction.

  • Page 49: Fringing

    Fringing w Thread tension dial: 1 to 4 Fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls. be removed easily. z Carefully cut the fabric on the grain. Remove a single strand of yarn or thread where the fringing is to begin. in the open space.

  • Page 50: Fagoting

    Cross Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 * The stitch patterns 78-88 in mode 1 can also be used. You can make cross stitch designs with these patterns, in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand. Use a plain close woven fabric such as linen or wool backing for support.
  • Page 51 Scallop Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot A * The stitch patterns 66 in mode 1 and 34 in mode 2 can also be used. fabric edge. to cut the thread. Smocking w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 * The stitch pattern 59 in mode 1 and 11 in mode 2 can also be used.
  • Page 52 Stippling Stitch w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 * The stitch patterns 02, 03 and 05 in mode 2 can also be used. A pre-programmed stippling stitch is a fast and easy fabric. Clasp Stitches w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 Press the auto-lock button.
  • Page 53 Decorative Stitches w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 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 54: Programming Patterns And Letters

    PROGRAMMING PATTERNS AND LETTERS NOTE: can also be programmed. programming a pattern combination. memorized. Programming the Auto-lock Stitch Example: x Press the memory key. The cursor appears under the stitch pattern number, and the pattern number starts blinking. This indicates that the stitch pattern 31 is memorized.

  • Page 55: Programming The Pattern Combination

    Programming the Pattern Combination Example: x Press memory key, and the stitch pattern 33 is memorized. Combination of patterns 33, 37 and 34 will be sewn repeatedly. NOTE: If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of sewing, the machine will sew to the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and stop automatically.

  • Page 56: Deleting Or Inserting A Pattern (Letter)

    Deleting or Inserting a Pattern (letter) Example: To delete the pattern “ ” from the pattern combination “ ” and insert the pattern “ ”. z Refer to procedure z to v on page 53, “Programming the Pattern Combination” to enter the stitch patterns 33, 37 and 34 in mode 2.

  • Page 57: Programming Letters

    Programming Letters In mode A or À, you can program text by entering the number of alphabets. To program numbers, alphabets or symbols, enter the mode A. To program European accented letters, enter the mode À. Use the stitch chart for refering the number of alphabets. Example: To program “...

  • Page 58: 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, machine in cool dry place.
  • Page 59 Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Warning Sign Cause Try this 1. The start/stop button is pressed with the foot control Disconnect the foot control. connected. Contact the service center 2.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 18 breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 11-12 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 14 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 14 5.
  • Page 61 Stitch Chart...
  • Page 62 Stitch Chart MODE A...
  • Page 64 811-850-001 (EN)

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