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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without supervision. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instruction before using this sewing machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Basic Zigzag ............18 Name of Parts ............2 Overcasting ............. 18 Standard Accessories ..........3 Knit Stitch ..............19 Accessory storage ............ 3 Tricot Stitch (Multiple Zigzag Stitch) ...... 19 Extension Table ............

  • Page 4: Section 1. Know Your Machine

    SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE Names of Parts q Bobbin winder stopper w Bobbin winder spindle e Hole for additional spool pin r Spool holder t Spool pin y Bobbin winder thread guide u Thread take-up lever i Face plate o Thread cutter !0 Needle plate !1 Extension table (Accessory storage)

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories q Zipper foot E w Blind hemming stitch foot G e Sliding buttonhole foot J r Needles t Bobbins y Screwdriver u Lint brush i Seam ripper (buttonhole opener) o Spool holder (large) !0 Spool holder (small) !1 Additional spool pin !2 Felt cushion Accessory storage The standard accessories can be stored in the...

  • Page 6: Free-Arm Sewing

    Free-arm sewing Free-arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any other tubular garments. It is also useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows. SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply z Turn the power switch off. x Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.

  • Page 7: Controlling The Sewing Speed

    Controlling the Sewing Speed Foot control Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the machine runs. Reverse Stitch Lever Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse. The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed.

  • Page 8: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot

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

  • Page 9: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 10: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin 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 11: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin z Pull out the handwheel to disengage the clutch. q Handwheel x Draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. w Bobbin winder thread guide c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 12: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off as illustrated. q Thread x Guide the thread into the front notch on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.

  • Page 13: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine To set the needle thread: Raise the thread take-up lever to the highest position by turning the handwheel. Raise the presser foot. z Draw the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide. Then draw it down along the right channel.

  • Page 14: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. q Needle thread x Turn the handwheel slowly toward you one complete turn. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated. q Needle thread w Bobbin thread c Pull 4˝...

  • Page 15: Selecting The Stitch Pattern

    Selecting the Stitch Pattern Raise the needle to its highest position. Pattern Selector Dial Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern at the setting mark. q Pattern selector dial w Setting mark CAUTION: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

    Adjusting stretch stitch balance If the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. “–” “+” If the patterns are drawn out, correct them by setting the dial to the “–” side. If the patterns are compressed, correct them by setting the dial to the “+”...

  • Page 17: Balancing Needle Thread Tension

    Balancing Needle Thread Tension The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. To adjust the thread tension, turn the tension dial. q Tension dial Balanced tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated.

  • Page 18: Section 3. Basic Sewing Straight Stitch Sewing

    SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing Machine setting: q Stitch pattern: A w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 r Thread tension: 2 – 6 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and place the fabric under the foot.

  • Page 19: Seam Guides On The Needle Plate

    Seam guides on the needle plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam allowance. The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the seam guide. q Seam guides Number 20 4/8 5/8 Spacing (cm) 1.5 2.0 1.3 1.6 Spacing (inch)

  • Page 20: Section 4. Utility Stitches Basic Zigzag

    SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES Basic Zigzag Machine setting q Stitch pattern: C w Stitch width: 1 – 5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 3 r Thread tension: 2 – 5 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc.

  • Page 21: Knit Stitch

    Knit Stitch Machine setting q Stitch pattern: G w Stitch width: e Stitch length: S.S. r Thread tension: 3 – 7 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A This stitch is ideal for finishing edges of stretch fabrics. It seams and finishes the fabric edges simultaneously.

  • Page 22: Straight Stretch Stitch

    Straight Stretch Stitch Machine setting q Stitch pattern: A w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: S.S. r Thread tension: 2 – 5 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A The pattern is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily.

  • Page 23: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing Machine setting q Stitch pattern: C w Stitch width: Adjust as necessary e Stitch length: r Thread tension: 3 – 7 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A y Feed dog: Lowered Unthread the needle. Adjust the stitch width to match it with the span of the holes in the button.

  • Page 24: 4-Step Buttonhole

    4-Step Buttonhole Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Stitch width: 4–5 e Stitch length: 0.5–1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot J z Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”. Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking running toward you.

  • Page 25: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Stitch width: 4–5 e Stitch length: 0.5–1 r Thread tension: 1 – 5 t Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot J z With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the foot. Bring the ends toward you under the foot, clearing the front end.

  • Page 26: Zipper Application

    Zipper Application Machine setting q Stitch pattern: A w Stitch width: e Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 r Thread tension: 3 – 6 t Presser foot: Zipper foot E Attaching the zipper foot A: To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the right side pin.
  • Page 27 To sew z Attach zipper foot with the right side pin. Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8˝ (0.4 cm) margin of fabric. q Lower layer w End of the opening e Zipper teeth r 1/8˝...
  • Page 28 b Raise and release the foot, and re-attach it with the left side pin. Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric to about 3/8˝ (1 cm) distance from the basting line. Turn fabric 90 degrees and sew a seam the entire length of the zipper tape.

  • Page 29: Blind Hemming

    Blind Hemming Machine setting q Stitch pattern: E or F w Stitch width: 3 – 5 e Stitch length: 2 – 3 r Thread tension: 1 – 4 t Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G z On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first.

  • Page 30: Section 5. Decorative Stitches

    SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHES Decorative Satin Stitches Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Stitch width: 3 – 5 e Stitch length: 0.5 – 1 r Thread tension: 1 – 4 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Determine the appropriate stitch density by test sewing.

  • Page 31: Smocking

    Smocking Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Stitch width: e Stitch length: S.S. r Thread tension: 1 – 4 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Step 1: Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the project width.

  • Page 32: Pin Tucking

    Pin Tucking Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Stitch width: 0 or 5 e Stitch length: 1.5 – 3 r Thread tension: 2 – 6 t Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G Fold a fabric wrong side together and Lower the needle into the fabric 0.1 –...

  • Page 33: Fagoting

    Fagoting Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Stitch width: 3 – 5 e Stitch length: 1 – 3 r Thread tension: 1 – 4 t Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance, and add design interest.

  • Page 34: Section 6. Care And Maintenance

    SECTION 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained in this section. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and mild soap.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Bobbin Holder

    Replacing the Bobbin Holder z Insert the bobbin holder into the hook race. x Make sure the knob of the bobbin holder fits next to the stopper on the race. q Knob w Stopper c Replace the bobbin. Attach the needle plate, inserting the two guide pins into the holes in the needle plate.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Reference Cause Condition 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 11 The needle thread 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 15 breaks. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 7 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 7 5.
  • Page 37 507-800-XXX (EN) Printed in Thailand...

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