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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I. ESSENTIAL PARTS SECTION V. DECORATIVE STITCHING Name of Parts ............. 2 Shell Tuck ............20 Extension Table ........... 3 Smocking ............20 Free Arm Sewing ..........3 Applique ............. 21 Standard Accessories ......... 3 Stretch Stitch Patterns ........21 Accessories Storage Box ........

  • Page 4: Section I. Essential Parts Name Of Parts

    SECTION I. ESSENTIAL PARTS Name of Parts q Reverse stitch button w Pattern selector dial e Stitch length dial r Bobbin winder stopper t Bobbin winder spindle y Spool pins u Bobbin winder thread guide i Thread guide o Thread take-up lever !0 Thread tension dial !1 Face cover !2 Needle plate...

  • Page 5: Extension Table

    Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. Detaching the table: Pull the table away from the machine. Free Arm Sewing Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when bartacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and waistlines.

  • Page 6: Section Ii. Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply

    SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply z Turn off the power switch. x Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. c Insert the power supply plug into the outlet. v Turn on the power switch to turn on the power and sewing light.

  • Page 7: Presser Foot Lifter

    Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4˝) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you to place heavy fabric under the foot.

  • Page 8: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. x Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side away from you.

  • Page 9: Setting Spool Pins

    Setting Spool Pins The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage. Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case Open the hook cover. Hook cover Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you.

  • Page 10: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin z Pull the handwheel out. x Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. c Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

  • Page 11: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot. Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with thread coming from back of the spool. z Draw the thread into thread guide using both hands.

  • Page 12: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    Drawing Up Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. x Turn the handwheel slowly toward you with your right hand until the needle goes down and continue turning the handwheel until the take- up lever is at its highest position.

  • Page 13: Stitch Selector Dial

    Stitch Selector Dial Turn the stitch selector dial to set the setting mark with the symbol corresponding to the desired pattern. q Setting mark CAUTION To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the needle is up and out of the fabric while selecting a stitch.

  • Page 14: Reverse Stitch Button

    Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine will sew in reverse. Darning Plate Position the darning plate with 3 pins on the bottom. Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes.

  • Page 15: Section Iii. Basic Sewing Straight Stitch Sewing

    SECTION III. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing q Pattern selector: A or B w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: 1.5–4 z Raise the presser foot and position the fabric with its edge lining up with a seam guide line on the needle plate.

  • Page 16: Seam Guide Lines

    Seam Guide Lines The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the guideline. The numbers in front are centimeters. The numbers in back are fractions of an inch. Number Distance (cm) q Center needle position w Guide lines e Numbers Turning a Square Corner...

  • Page 17: Section Iv. Utility Stitching Tricot Stitch

    SECTION IV. UTILITY STITCHING Tricot Stitch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–4 This stitch is used to finish the raw edge on syn- thetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam.

  • Page 18: Straight Stretch

    Straight Stretch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: S.S. This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are necessary to ensure comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams as well as to eliminate puckering on knits and stretch fabrics.

  • Page 19: Sewing Buttons

    Sewing Buttons q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 3–7 r Stitch length: t Darning plate Attach the darning plate. Match the holes in the button with the horizontal slot on the presser foot. Adjust the stitch width matching the distance of the holes in the button.

  • Page 20: Buttonhole

    Buttonhole q Pattern selector: (BH) w Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot e Thread tension: 1–5 r Stitch length: * Make a test buttonhole on a sample duplicating the fabric, interfacing and seams of the actual garment. * Place the button on the fabric sample and mark the top and bottom to determine the position of the buttonhole.

  • Page 21: Zipper Application

    Zipper Application q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zipper foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: 1.5-4 Pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it under the foot. Smooth the threads toward the back and lower the foot. To sew the left side of the zipper, guide the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot and stitch through the garment and zipper tape.

  • Page 22: Section V. Decorative Stitching Shell Tuck

    SECTION V. DECORATIVE STITCHING Shell Tuck q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 6–8 r Stitch length: 2–3 Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold and stitch on the bias. When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric.

  • Page 23: Applique

    Applique q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–1 Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique. When sewing corners, lower the needle down into the fabric.

  • Page 24: Section Vi. Taking Care Of Your Machine Cleaning The Bobbin Case And The Hook

    SECTION VI. TAKING CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Hook WARNING: •Turn the power switch off and/or unplug the machine before dismantle or cleaning the machine. •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 25: Sewing Light

    Sewing Light The sewing light is located behind the face cover. To change the bulb, take the face cover off the sewing machine by removing the setscrew. Unplug the power supply before changing the bulb. Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this manual.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 9 breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 10 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 6 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 6 5.
  • Page 28 311-800-045 (EN)

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