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JUKI DX-1500QVP Instruction Manual

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COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE
HZL-DX series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this instruction manual before using
the machine as it contains important operational
Attention
and safety information.
Keep this manual accessible so that you may
refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.

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  • Page 1 COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE HZL-DX series INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this instruction manual before using the machine as it contains important operational Attention and safety information. Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includ- ing the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. “DANGER ____ To reduce the risk of electric shock:” 1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2.
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of a JUKI sewing machine. Please be sure to read safety precautions in “To use the sewing machine safely” in the Instruction Manual before use to fully understand the functions and operating procedures of the sewing ma- chine so as to use the sewing machine for a long time.
  • Page 5 WARNING For the combination of the material and the thread and needle, in particular, refer to the explana- tion table in “Replacement of the needle”. If the needle or thread does not match the material used such as in the case that an extra heavy- weight material (e.g., denim) is sewn with a thin needle (#11 or higher), the needle can break re- sulting in an unexpected personal injury.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Practical sewing “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” ..1 Contents ............4 Straight stitch ..........37 Principal parts ..........6 Seam guide line on the throat plate ....38 Accessories ............7 Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming ..40 Basic operations How to change needle positions ....41 How to change the stitch length .....
  • Page 7 Decorative stitches Message catalog ........105 Introduction of optional accessory parts ..107 ● Rolled hemming presser foot ....107 One-point stitch/sewing letters .....74 ● Button attaching presser foot ....107 Preparation before sewing ......74 ● Quilt presser foot (Transparent zigzag type) . 107 Test sewing .............

  • Page 8: Principal Parts

    Principal parts Presser foot auto lift button Thread tension adjustment dial Needle up/down button Spool cap (large) Thread trimming button Spool pin Presser foot pressure adjustment dial Bobbin winding Face plate cover shaft Threading lever Speed controller LCD Screen Presser foot lifting lever Light under arm Sensor pinhole for buttonholing DX7 Only...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Draw the auxiliary bed out to the left. ● Inside the auxiliary bed. ● Supplied with the machine Standard presser foot (A) Bobbin (1) Spool cap (large) Manual buttonhole ● Inside the accessories bag. presser foot (I) Buttonhole presser foot (E) Auxiliary spool pin...

  • Page 10: Connecting To The Power Supply

    Connecting to the power supply WARNING • Disconnect the plug and turn off the power switch (turn to “O”) that always sewing machine is not to use. * Be aware that the presser foot comes down automatical- ly if you turn the power ON with the presser foot lifted. Operating power switch: Turn OFF the machine, set the power switch to "0"...

  • Page 11: Function Of Operational Buttons

    Function of operational buttons Needle up/down button Presser foot auto lift button When machine stops, press this button to change When this button is pressed while the the needle position. (When the needle is up, the sewing machine is at rest, the presser needle moves down and vise versa.) foot position is changed.

  • Page 12: Name And Function Of Other Operational Buttons

    Name and function of other operational buttons Operational buttons and screen Description of screen Setting of automatic lock stitch and thread trimming Float function setting Pattern number Reverse stitch and Float function thread trimming Direct patterns No setting Lock stitch and indication Practical patterns thread trimming...
  • Page 13 Name and function of operational buttons Zigzag width This is used to change the zigzag width and the needle position. adjustment dial * Adjusting buttons on DX5. Stitch length This is used to change the stitch length. adjustment dial In the case of the free motion, this dial is used for adjusting the presser foot height. * Adjusting buttons on DX5.

  • Page 14: Speed Control

    Speed control How to adjust the speed: Speed controller Faster speed Slower speed Maximum sewing speed can be freely set by the speed controller. Foot controller To run the machine, press the foot controller. The harder you press, the faster the machine sews. Speed controller will set the maximum sewing speed.

  • Page 15: Adjustable Starting Stitch Speed

    Adjustable starting stitch speed ★ The sewing speed at the start of sewing can be increased by using the option button. (Refer to page 95) Low-speed inching sewing ★ When the needle up/down switch is held pressed, the sew- ing machine performs sewing at a low speed. Adjustable reverse stitch speed ★...

  • Page 16: Lifting/Lowering Of The Presser Foot

    Lifting/lowering of the presser foot Automatic The presser foot of the sewing machine automatically goes up slightly when the sewing machine stops. (Presser foot pivot function) presser foot When the sewing machine is re-started, the presser foot comes down automatically to lifting allow the user to start sewing with no additional operation.

  • Page 17: Installation Of Knee Lifting Lever

    Installation of knee lifting lever The knee lifting lever is useful when a guilt is being sewn and for other projects that require the use of both hands. With the knee lifting lever, you are able to control the position of the presser foot without using your hands.

  • Page 18: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the presser foot Removing and installing the Turn OFF the power before Attention presser foot replacing presser foot. * Do not lift the presser foot with the presser foot auto Presser foot holder lift button before turning the power OFF. Presser foot Presser foot ★...
  • Page 19 The type and application of the presser foot Marking of presser foot ↓ Standard presser This is used mainly for straight stitch and zigzag stitches. Use this presser foot especially when sewing heavy-weight foot materials. Zipper presser foot This is used to attach zippers. Overcasting presser This presser foot is used exclusively for overcasting to prevent the cut edge of fabrics from fraying.

  • Page 20: Bobbin Thread Preparation

    Bobbin thread preparation Taking out the bobbin When the bobbin is taken out and/or put into the bob- Attention bin case, turn off the power (turn to “O”). Open the hook cover. Hook cover Take out the bobbin. * If the bobbin has too little thread, do not use it as the thread will get tangled.
  • Page 21 Winding the bobbin thread * An exclusive motor is built-in for winding bobbin so that you can wind bobbin at any time. Thread guide Place the thread spool to the spool pin. Spool Thread the guide A and then thread the thread guide (guide in the circle) for bobbin winding Set the bobbin on the bobbin winding Bobbin...
  • Page 22 Setting the bobbin When the bobbin is taken out and/or put into the bob- Attention bin case, turn off the power (turn to “O”). Put the bobbin in the bobbin case. * Place the bobbin so that thread winds counter- clockwise.
  • Page 23 Thread to guide D and E leave the thread underneath. (Thread guide E first and it will thread to guide D as well.) * When pulling bobbin thread, bobbin rotates counterclockwise. If bobbin rotates clockwise, put the bobbin upside down. Cut the thread with the built-in cutter F .

  • Page 24: Needle Thread Preparation

    Needle thread preparation Threading the needle thread Turn OFF the power switch be- Attention fore threading the machine head. Note: Make sure to push the needle to the top. It is impossible to perform stitching if the needle is not correctly installed or a bent needle is used.
  • Page 25 Thread to guide A . Hold the thread end and thread according to the arrow marking. * Make sure that the presser foot is raised. Otherwise the machine is not correctly thread- * Check that the thread take-up is correctly threaded. Thread the guide B from the right-hand side.

  • Page 26: Automatic Needle Threader

    Automatic needle threader Lower the presser foot. Thread cutter * Be careful that the cutter is inside. * The automatic needle threader sometimes fails to thread the needle when the presser foot is raised. Thread to A and cut the thread with the thread cutter.

  • Page 27: Pulling Up The Bobbin Thread

    Pulling up the bobbin thread Basic operation: You can start to sew without pulling up the bobbin thread, however, if you want to sew with the bob- bin thread pulled out, follow the directions below. Lift the presser foot and lightly hold the end of the needle thread.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Needle

    Attaching the needle When changing the needle, Warning turn off the power. Removing needle Screwdriver 1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle comes to the highest position and lower the presser foot. 2. Turn the needle setscrew towards you 1-2 times and remove the needle.

  • Page 29: Fabric, Thread And Needle Table

    Fabric, thread and needle table Fabric Thread Needle HA×1 Light-weight Lawn Silk thread No.80,90 ………………………………………… materials No.11 Spun thread No.80,90 ……………………………………… Georgette Knit needle Tricot Spun thread No.60-90 ……………………………………… No.11 Wool and synthetic Silk thread No.80 ……………………………………………… No.11-14 fabrics Spun thread No.60-90 ……………………………………...

  • Page 30: How To Adjust Thread Tension

    How to adjust thread tension Needle thread Well-balanced thread tension Straight stitch: Needle and bobbin threads interlace Fabric (right side) with each other at the middle of the fabric thickness. ( Zigzag stitch: Needle thread is pulled a little bit to the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 31: How To Adjust The Presser Foot Pressure

    How to adjust the presser foot pressure How to lower the feed dog How to adjust presser foot pressure Presser foot pressure adjustment Turn the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to set the proper pressure. dial Stronger Weaker When sewing in general, set the presser foot pressure adjustment dial to “5”.

  • Page 32: Changeover Of Needle Holes (Straight Stitch Slide Plate)

    Changeover of needle holes (straight stitch slide plate) How to use the straight Attention stitch slide plate Do not turn the handwheel by hand when using the nee- dle hole for straight stitches. Be aware that the needle 1 Needle hole for straight stitches can come in contact with the straight stitch slide plate if you turn the handwheel by hand.

  • Page 33: Dx7 How To Select A Stitch Pattern

    How to select a stitch pattern ☆ There are 287 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and ❶...
  • Page 34 ・Buttonhole patterns Pattern Refer 49 ~ 56 page ・Quilt patterns Patterns for crazy quilt Refer 68 ~ 70, 72 page ・Decorative patterns 1 ・Decorative patterns 2 Patterns for elongation Combination patterns Refer Refer page page...
  • Page 35 ❸ One point pattern Push and select a pattern type from with select button Select stitch pattern ). Then, select a pattern with its pattern number. by number. The pattern types are same with those of "Quilt patterns", "Decorative patterns 1" and "Decorative patterns 2". “Quilt patterns”...

  • Page 36: Dx5 How To Select A Stitch Pattern

    How to select a stitch pattern ☆ There are 185 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ☆ There are 4 methods to select stitch pattern. On the LCD screen you will see the selected stitch pattern and ❶...
  • Page 37 ・Buttonhole patterns Pattern Refer 49 ~ 56 page ・Quilt patterns Refer 68 ~ 70, 72 page ・Decorative patterns Combination patterns Patterns for elongation Refer page...
  • Page 38 ❸ One point pattern Push and select a pattern type from with select button Select stitch pattern ). Then, select a pattern with its pattern number. by number. The pattern types are same with those of "Quilt patterns" and "Decorative patterns". “Quilt patterns”...

  • Page 39: Straight Stitch

    Straight stitch Attention Pattern No. Direct 1 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Standard presser Presser foot foot. foot (A) Thread tension Auto Sewing start Pull the needle and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the rear of the machine and lower the presser foot to start sewing.

  • Page 40: Seam Guide Line On The Throat Plate

    When sewing the edge of thick fabrics Turn the hand wheel and let the needle enter at the posi- tion of sewing start. Push the black button A by finger and lower the presser foot. Release the finger from the black button and start sewing.
  • Page 41 Lock stitch after sewing-end ★ <When start/stop button is used> After the sewing is finished, push the reverse stitch button. While it is pressed, the machine will sew reverse and when it is released, the machine will stop sewing reverse. <When foot controller is used>...

  • Page 42: Automatic Lock Stitch And Thread Trimming

    Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming ★ The sewing machine automatically sews reverse stitches and lock Example: straight stitch stitches at the start of sewing. Then, it starts normal sewing. When you push the reverse stitch button at the end of sewing, the sew- ing machine sews reverse stitches, trims threads and stops.

  • Page 43: How To Change Needle Positions

    How to change needle positions How to change the stitch length ★ When changing the needle position of straight stitch It is possible to change the needle position with the zigzag width adjusting dial/button. Turning to the left (- side), the needle moves to the left. Turning to the right (+ side), the needle moves to the right.

  • Page 44: Other Straight Stitch Patterns

    ★ Other straight stitch patterns Reinforced stretch stitch The reinforcing stretch stitch helps reinforce seams when used for sewing of elastic fabric or the force-exert- ed part of fabric that is likely to fray. Straight stitch for elastic fabric Finished seams are elastic. This stitch system can be used for producing straight stitches on elastic fabrics such as knits and jersey.

  • Page 45: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag stitch Attention Pattern No. Direct 4 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Standard presser Presser foot foot. foot (A) When changing the zigzag width The zigzag width can be adjusted while sewing. Turning to the left (- side), displayed value becomes smaller and the zigzag width becomes smaller accordingly.

  • Page 46: Overcasting Stitch

    Overcasting stitch ・ This stitch is used to prevent the edge of fabric from fraying. Overcasting stitch 1 Attention Pattern No. Direct 7 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Overcasting presser Presser foot foot. foot (C) Push the fabric towards the guide and sew. If the fabric and guide are apart, it will not make a nice stitch formation.
  • Page 47 Overcasting stitch 3 Attention Pattern No. Practical 08 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Overcasting presser Presser foot foot. foot (C) This overcasting stitch is used for overcasting light- weight materials. Guide the fabric along the guide and sew. * Before sewing, make sure to check that the needle will not hit the presser foot.

  • Page 48: Blind Stitch

    Blind stitch Attention Turn OFF the power switch Pattern number before replacing the presser foot. Direct 8 Practical 13 (Light- Pattern No. weight material) Practical 14 (Stretchy fabrics) Blind stitch presser Presser foot foot (D) Folding fabrics Sewing overcasting stitches on the edge Fabric of fabric.
  • Page 49 Align the guide of the presser foot with the folded edge. Needle Turn the hand wheel and adjust with the zigzag width adjusting dial so that stitches reach the folded edge. Fabric (wrong * Pay attention so that needle will not hit the side) Guide Folded...
  • Page 50 When changing the needle entry point 1. If the stitches reach too far beyond the folded edge Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial to the right side. Turn the handwheel to check the needle entry point. When adjusting, make sure the needle is in the Push the zigzag width up position.

  • Page 51: Buttonhole Stitches

    Buttonhole stitches Attention Turn OFF the power switch Pattern number before replacing the presser foot. Direct 0 Pattern No. Buttonhole 01, 02, * Refer to page 55 for button- 04~15 hole 03. Buttonhole presser Presser foot foot (E) * The buttonhole length is automatically determined only by placing a button on the buttonhole press- er foot.
  • Page 52 Set the presser foot. Lift the needle and lift the presser foot. Align the groove of the presser foot holder with the pin of the presser foot and lower the presser foot holder to Groove set. Set the button. Button holder Pull the button holder toward A , place the button on the button holder, and then push the holder toward B to set the buttonhole length.
  • Page 53 Place the fabric under the presser foot. Raise the presser foot, pass the needle thread through the hole on the presser foot and pull it out sideways. Place the fabric under the presser foot, align the mark- ing with the sewing-start point. Penetrate the needle Hole on the presser foot into the fabric by turning the hand wheel and lower the...
  • Page 54 Unplug the sensor pin after sewing. Ripper Opening the buttonhole using a ripper. Stopper [double bartack] Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and open the but- tonhole with a ripper. Be careful not to cut the stitches. [Keyhole buttonhole] Eyelet punch Place a cardboard under the buttonhole and make a...

  • Page 55: Buttonhole With Gimp

    Buttonhole with gimp Attention Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Direct 0 before replacing the presser foot. Buttonhole presser Presser foot foot (E) Buttonholes with gimp thread prevent the buttonholes from stretching and can make them more secure. * A buttonhole with gimp thread should be sewn using the double bartack pattern (Pattern No. Direct 0). Notch Pass the needle thread through under the presser foot and then draw the thread to...

  • Page 56: When Changing The Width Of The Buttonhole

    When changing the width of the buttonhole * The setting of the buttonhole width Turn the zigzag width and stitch length will be cancelled adjusting dial/button. when the power is shut down or anoth- er pattern is selected. Turn to the left Turn to the right Pushing “-”...

  • Page 57: Manual 2-Step Buttonhole

    Manual 2-step buttonhole Attention Pattern No. Buttonhole 03 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Manual buttonhole Presser foot foot. presser foot (I) * Turn the “zigzag width” and “stitch length” ad- justing dials before sewing when you want to change the buttonhole width and density of the seam.
  • Page 58 Push reverse stitch button when it comes to the sewing start point. Reverse stitch button Sewing start point Sew bartack and lock stitches until the machine stops automatically. Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and Ripper open the buttonhole with a ripper. Stopper Be careful not to cut the stitches.

  • Page 59: Sewing Buttons

    Sewing buttons Attention Practical 21 Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Practical 20 before replacing the presser foot. Manual buttonhole Presser foot presser foot (I) * Do not use the automatic thread trimming function when sewing buttons. Move the drop feed knob to the right hand side.

  • Page 60: Bartacking

    Bartacking Attention Practical 18 Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Practical 17 before replacing the presser foot. Manual buttonhole Presser foot presser foot (I) Bartacking is used to reinforce the part of the seam that is likely to ravel. * The length of the bartack is determined by pushing the reverse stitch button, but it will automatically make a u-turn when it reaches the maximum of 20 stitches.
  • Page 61 Start sewing. Push the start/stop button and the machine starts to Starting sew straight stitches. point Start/stop button When it comes to the turning point push the reverse stitch button. Turning The machine goes back to the starting point by sewing point straight stitches and then it sews zigzag stitches to the point where the reverse stitch button is pushed.

  • Page 62: Inserting Zippers

    Inserting zippers Attention Pattern No. Direct 1 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Zipper presser foot Presser foot foot. Zippers are set in two different ways: by inserting into the side seam of the garment and by centering in posi- tion.

  • Page 63: Lapped Insertion

    Lapped insertion Zipper Open the seam allowance. Neatly open the seam allowance. Adjust the back Crotch end seam allowance so that it projects 3 mm from the 0.3 cm seam. Press with an iron to make a crease. Fit the crease along the edge of the teeth.

  • Page 64: How To Use The Quilt Guide

    How to use the quilt guide Attention Pattern No. Direct 1, 4 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Standard presser Presser foot foot. foot (A) Insert the quilt guide into the groove of the presser foot holder. Quilt Guide Presser foot holder...

  • Page 65: Scallop Stitches

    Scallop stitches Pattern Attention number Pattern Decorative 2: 53, 54 Turn OFF the power switch Decorative: 72, 73 before replacing the presser foot. Manual buttonhole Presser foot presser foot (I) This stitch is used for decorating edging on items such as table cloths, collars on blouse, etc.

  • Page 66: Decorative Stitches

    Decorative stitches Pattern Attention number Decorative 1: 01~80 Turn OFF the power switch Pattern Decorative 2: 01~80 before replacing the presser Decorative: 01~90 foot. Manual buttonhole Presser foot presser foot (I) Pass down the needle thread through the presser foot hole and draw it sideways. Place the fabric under the presser foot and start.
  • Page 67 Combination of patterns Lace-like patterns can be sewn by combining patterns. Example of combinations of patterns Patterns which can be combined Example of combinations of patterns Patterns which can be combined (How to sew a combination of patterns) ★ For sewing pattern ★...

  • Page 68: Patchwork Piecing

    Patchwork piecing Attention Pattern No. Direct 2, 3 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Standard presser Presser foot foot. foot (A) To sew pieces of cloth together is called piecing in patch- work. When piecing, the seam allowance is usually 1/4" (6.4 mm). 1/4”...

  • Page 69: Appliqué (1)

    Appliqué (1) Attention Direct 5 Pattern Turn OFF the power Decorative 2: 68, 69 DX7 Only switch before replac- Manual buttonhole presser ing the presser foot. foot (I) Presser foot Open toe presser foot (O) DX7 Only The edge of the appliqué fabric is sewn with a compact zig- zag, so it is suitable for the appliqué...

  • Page 70: Appliqué (2)

    Appliqué (2) Attention Pattern Turn OFF the number power switch before replacing Direct 6 the presser foot. Pattern Quilting 44~50 Quilting 40~45 Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Presser foot Open toe presser foot (O) DX7 Only To make the stitch unconspicuous, an appliqué can be sewn. Cut the appliqué...

  • Page 71: Crazy Quilt

    Crazy quilt Pattern Attention number Quilting 03~80 Pattern Turn OFF the Quilting 03~50 power switch before replacing Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Presser the presser foot. foot Open toe presser foot (O) DX7 Only Using a decorative stitch, this gives a decorative look to the joining of patchworks.

  • Page 72: Stitch In Ditch Quilting

    Stitch in ditch quilting Attention Direct 1 Turn OFF the power switch Pattern No. Quilting 40 before replacing the press- Quilting 36 er foot. Edge sewing presser foot (R) Presser foot This is separately available This is for quilting the edge of patchworks and appliqués. The machine will sew the lower (thinner) side of the fabric layers.

  • Page 73: Quilting (Straight Stitch)

    Quilting (straight stitch) Attention Pattern No. Direct 1, 4 Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Presser foot Walking foot (N) foot. Quilting is the process of sewing the top layer of fabric, with quilting cotton in between and a bottom layer of fabric under- neath.

  • Page 74: Quilting (Free Motion)

    Quilting (free motion) Attention Pattern No. Quilting Turn OFF the power switch before replacing the presser Presser foot Quilt presser foot (Q) foot. * Be sure to sew straight stitch pattern (center stitch base). It is called free motion quilting when moving the fabrics freely towards any directions without using the feed dog of sewing machine.
  • Page 75 Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and lower the presser foot. Screw Adjust the presser foot height according to the material thickness. The height can be adjusted in two different ways. ① In the case of free motion (Pattern No. Quilting 1), the presser foot height for the float function can be adjusted with the stitch length adjusting dial.

  • Page 76: One-Point Stitch/Sewing Letters

    One-point stitch/sewing letters Attention Turn OFF the power Quilting: Quilting: switch before replac- 03~80 03~50 ing the presser foot. Decorative 1: Decorative: Pattern 01~80 01~90 * In the case a quilting Decorative 2: pattern is sewn as the 01~80 one-point stitch, some pattern shapes can be Letters different from those dis-...

  • Page 77: Operational Buttons And Screen

    Operational buttons and screen Setting of automatic lock stitch and thread trimming Float function setting Continuous sewing setting Continuous sewing Lock stitch and Float function with intervals thread trimming Continuous sewing No setting No setting indication without intervals indication No setting indication Needle-stop position Needle stops at its...

  • Page 78: How To Select Pattern (Letters)

    How to select pattern (letters) Example: Press JUKI Press Press Press to select Press twice. Press Press Press twice. (Pattern No. 31) Press Press three Press times. to select , different selection screen and pattern number are used.
  • Page 79 Press Press When you want to insert a space between a pattern (letter) and pattern to select (letter)…. Combine a pattern (letter) and a pattern (letter) while inserti ng: Press Decorative patterns 2, No. 52 ( Decorative pattern, No. 71 ( Press When you want to change the size of pattern (letters) …..

  • Page 80: How To Edit Patterns (Letters)

    How to edit patterns (letters) Example) JUKI JUKI Change Press Press , and Press move the ‘_’(cur- sor) to the position where you wish to delete. (Pattern No. 16) By pressing the pattern on the cursor “ " will be deleted.

  • Page 81: How To Stitch A Pattern (Letters)

    How to stitch a pattern (letters) Pass down the needle thread through the presser foot hole and draw it sideways. Place the fabric underneath the presser foot and start. The machine will stop automatically when sewing is finished. Notes: 1. Note that the sewing speed varies according to stitch patterns (letters) to be sewn.

  • Page 82: Save/Call Of Patterns (Letters)

    Save/call of patterns (letters) The letters and one point patterns can be combined and saved for later use. There are 10 folders in total for saving. (Save) (Call) Press Press select the folder Press where you wish to call the desired combination.

  • Page 83: To Sew Patterns Continuously

    To sew patterns continuously A combination of letters and one-point stitches or single pat- terns can be sewn continuously. To delete the content stored inside a folder. Press select the target folder where con- tent to be deleted is stored. Select a pattern and press .

  • Page 84: Character Selecting Methods

    Character selecting methods No. of pressing a No. of pressing a button button 9 10 11 12 13 14 ’ （ ＠ ！ ＆ ） ， ． ？ － ・ ／ ： ； Immediately after Ä Å Æ Ａ selecting A A B C Immediately after à...

  • Page 85: Type And Usage Of Options

    Type and usage of options If the pow- If a pattern er is turned Default is selected OFF and setting again re-turned Type of options The setting The current Changing the seam will return The seam width of buttonhole is changeable. Standard setting will to the...

  • Page 86: Change Of Seam Width Of Buttonhole

    1 Change of seam width of buttonhole The seam width of buttonhole is changeable. * It is changeable when sewing a buttonhole. Small Standard Large Seam width * Default setting is “standard”. Example) narrowing (reducing) the seam width Press Press Press Several seconds later.

  • Page 87: Change Of Needle Position

    2 Change of needle position You can change the stitch base line. Left needle Center needle Right needle position position position * Default setting differs with pattern. Example) change the needle position of zigzag stitch to left needle position. Press Press Press Several seconds...

  • Page 88: Selecting The Stop Position Of Needle

    3 Selecting the stop position of needle * In the case the needle stop position is set to the “nee- You can select the needle position (needle-up or needle-down) when the dle-up stop”, the presser sewing machine stops. foot pivot function is auto- * Default setting is the needle-down stop.

  • Page 89: Twin Needle Sewing

    4 Twin needle sewing Turn OFF the power before Attention replacing needles. By using two needles beautiful decorative stitches can Direct: 1, 4, 5, 9 be sewn. Practical: Practical: Pattern 01~06, 16, 17 01~06 * When using twin needles, make sure to set twin nee- Quilting: 03 Quilting: 03 Decorative 2: 53~60...
  • Page 90 Setting of twin needle sewing * Select a stitch pattern suitable for twin needle sewing. Press Press Press Several seconds three later. times. Press Symbol of twin needle sewing will be shown on the display. * When in twin needle sewing, the stitch patterns will be limited.

  • Page 91: Foot Switch Function

    5 Foot switch function You can select the operation to be carried out when depressing the front section of the foot controller. You can select the operation from among "reverse stitch", "lock stitch", "half stitch sewing", "one stitch sewing", "presser foot lifting/lowering", "thread trimming" and "no function". * Default setting is the "reverse stitch".

  • Page 92: Presser Foot Pivot Function

    6 Presser foot pivot function * In the case the needle stop position is set to the “nee- You can select the setting where the presser foot goes up with the needle dle-up stop”, the presser held in the needle-down stop position when you stop the sewing machine. foot pivot function is auto- matically set to OFF.

  • Page 93: Setting The Pivot Height

    7 Setting the pivot height You can set the presser foot height in the case of using the pivot function. Setting range: 2.0 - 6.0 mm (in increments of 1 mm) * Default setting is 2.0 (mm). Example) To set the pivot height to 3.0 (mm) Press Press Press...

  • Page 94: Setting The Float-Function Height

    8 Setting the float-function height Float function You can set the presser foot height when pressing the float function This is the function to slightly lift the button. presser foot during sewing. Under this mode, the straight stitch (Pattern No. 1) is automatically This function is used when sewing selected.

  • Page 95: Setting Of The Presser Foot Lifting After Thread Trimming

    9 Setting of the presser foot lifting after thread trimming You can select the setting were the presser foot goes up automatically after the completion of thread trimming. Example) To set the function to lift the presser foot after thread trimming to OFF * Default setting is ON.

  • Page 96: Adjusting The Darning

    !0 Adjusting the darning This function is used for adjusting the pattern shape. Adjustable range: -30 - 30 Example) Correct shape When right side is higher than left When right side is lower than left side, side, Adjustable range Adjustable range Carry out the adjust- Carry out the adjust- ment while conducting...

  • Page 97: Adjustable Starting Stitch Speed

    !1 Adjustable starting stitch speed You can select the sewing speed to be employed at the start of sewing. Slow Standard Fast * Default setting is “Slow”. Example) To increase the sewing speed at the start of sewing Press Press Press to select Several seconds...

  • Page 98: Adjustable Reverse Stitch Speed

    !2 Adjustable reverse stitch speed You can select the reverse stitch speed and lock stitch speed. Slow Standard Fast * Default setting is “Slow”. Example) To increase the reverse stitch (lock stitch) speed Press Press Press to select Several seconds later.

  • Page 99: Guide

    !3 Guide The guide for winding bobbin thread, setting of bobbin, threading of needle thread, changing presser foot and needle can be seen on the LCD display. <Winding bobbin <Threading of needle thread> thread> Press Press to select Then, press <Setting of bobbin>...

  • Page 100: Adjusting The Touch Panel Sensitivity

    !4 Adjusting the touch panel sensitivity You can adjust the touch panel sensitivity in five steps. Setting range: 1.0 - 5.0 * Default setting is 3.0 Example) To increase the touch panel sensitivity (to 4.0) Press Press Press to select Several seconds later.

  • Page 101: Contrast Of Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd)

    !5 Contrast of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD contrast can be chosen from 11 levels. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 * Default setting is 6. Example) Reduce the contrast of display. Press Press Press Several seconds to select...

  • Page 102: Button Reception Buzzer Volume Settings

    !6 Button reception buzzer volume settings You can change the volume of buzzer that is produced when pressing the button on the touch panel. Mute Loud * Default setting is "Loud". Example) Setting the volume to “mute” Press Press Press to select Several seconds later.

  • Page 103: Language Setting

    !7 Language setting You can select language from 8 languages or pictographs. English Spanish Italian French Dutch German Russian Japanese Pictograph * Default setting is English. Example) To change the setting to “Pictograph” Press Press Press Several seconds to select later.

  • Page 104: Elongation

    !8 Elongation The length of the patterns ( Decorative 2: ● Decorative 2: 53~69 Pattern No. No.53 ~ 69, Decorative: No.72 ~ 84) can be Decorative: 72~84 adjusted. 　　　　　　 ↑　 Adjusting range is from size 1 to size 5. (Default setting is size 1.) Example) changing to size 5 * Select a pattern which size can...
  • Page 105 DX7 Only For the pattern Nos. 68 and 69 of the Decorative 2, zigzag width gradually increases at the start ● of sewing the patterns and gradually decreases at the end of sewing. These patterns are used for overcasting appliqué, etc. ↑　...

  • Page 106: Deleting The Settings

    !9 Deleting the settings You can reset all settings to their default settings. Press Press Press to select Several seconds later. Then, press All of the settings have now been reset to Press their default settings.

  • Page 107: Message Catalog

    Message catalog Message Cause (Reason to display such messages) English Pictograph A. When “start/stop”, “reverse stitch” or “thread-trimming” button is pressed while the presser foot is raised. B. When presser foot is raised while sewing. A. When one of the buttonhole stitches is selected and the buttonhole sensor pin is not connected, the machine Same as the left starts to sew.
  • Page 108 Message Cause (Reason to display such messages) English Pictograph A. In the case the motor locks or the safety device works to temporarily stop the machine. Same as the left A. In the case you try to change over to the needle hole for straight stitches while a pattern which cannot be sewn under the straight stitch selection is selected.

  • Page 109: Introduction Of Optional Accessory Parts

    Introduction of optional accessory parts Make your home sewing more pleasant! Please purchase the following items in the shop where you buy our products. ● Rolled hemming presser foot ● Binder presser foot Fabric edge is hemmed while rolling it under. It is possible to attach tapes such as bias tape Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the into four folds.

  • Page 110: Smooth Presser Foot

    ● Smooth presser foot This presser foot is used for non-slippery materi- als like vinyl and satin stitches. ● Eyelet punch This is to open hole at round area of keyhole buttonhole. ● Wide Table For sewing large projects such as quilts, etc. ●...

  • Page 111: Magnifier

    ● Magnifier Attention Creates additional magnification to the stitch If you pull out the magnifier swiftly, your finger may area. be injured or the cover can be broken. 1) To install the magnifier, carefully insert it into the mounting hole. 2) To adjust the magnifier position, carry out adjustment holding translucent section B on the left side of the lens surface.

  • Page 112: How To Install Wide Table

    How to install Wide Table Remove auxiliary bed. Open legs of Wide Table until they stop securely at the stopping position. Assemble Wide Table to sewing machine body. Attach it to free arm of sewing machine. Adjust the height of legs so that the top surface of Wide Table is the same height of sewing machine body.

  • Page 113: Machine Maintenance

    Machine Maintenance When lint and/or dirt has built up, it may cause machine Attention failures. Therefore, clean the machine frequently. Always must be disconnected plug from sock- Straight stitch et-outlet before remove throat-plate and re- slide plate move bobbin-case-holder. Move the straight stitch slide plate toward you (normal needle hole).

  • Page 114: Performance Check List

    Performance check list If sewing difficulties occur, make sure the instructions are correctly followed. If a problem still exists, the reminders below may help solve it. Refer- Case Cause (Reason) Solution ence page ● The machine stops sew- ● The machine sews at slow speed ●...
  • Page 115 Refer- Case Cause (Reason) Solution ence page ● The needle threading ● Hand wheel is turned by mistake ● Turn hand wheel slightly away lever will not return to while the needle threading lever is from you. (to the opposite side the original position and in down position.

  • Page 116: Dx7 List Of Stitch Patterns

    List of stitch patterns Continuous sewing One-point stitch Patterns for crazy quilt Continuous sewing One-point stitch...
  • Page 117 * The listing can be found inside the top cover of the sewing machine. Continuous sewing One-point stitch Pattern for elongation Combination patterns Example of combinations of patterns Letters/numbers/signs...

  • Page 118: Dx5 List Of Stitch Patterns

    List of stitch patterns Continuous sewing One-point stitch...
  • Page 119 * The listing can be found inside the top cover of the sewing machine. Continuous sewing One-point stitch Pattern for elongation Combination patterns Example of combina- tions of patterns Letters/numbers/signs...

  • Page 120: Specification List

    220 V - 240 V Watts 75 W Hertz 50/60 Hz Foot control model No. JC-001 2-11-1, TSURUMAKI, TAMA-SHI, TOKYO, 206-8551, JAPAN PHONE : (81)42-357-2341 FAX : (81)42-357-2379 Copyright C 2015 JUKI CORPORATION All rights reserved throughout the world. 000715 40163917-1...

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