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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. 9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the light. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
01 INSTRUCTION PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ..........4 ACCESSORIES . - Page 5 Cleaning the sewing machine surface ........
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Page 6: Principal Parts Of The Machine
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE Tension dial Presser foot pressure LCD screen Needle up/down position button Auto-lock button Reverse button Thread cutter Buttonhole lever Auto needle threader Needle plate Sewing table and accessory box Horizontal spool pin Bobbin winder Bobbin stopper Hole for second spool pin Handwheel Main power switch... -
Page 7: Accessories
Standard All purpose foot (T) Button sewing foot Satin stitch foot (A) Overcasting foot (E) Blind hem foot (F) Buttonhole foot (D) Darning/ Embroidery foot Cording foot (M) Hemmer foot (K) Optional ACCESSORIES Zipper foot (I) Walking foot Gathering foot Quilting foot (P) Spool holder (Large) Spool holder (Small) -
Page 8: Connecting The Machine To The Power Source
Do not modify the plug in any way. Foot control With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine. Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing. -
Page 9: Function Buttons Of The Machine
FUNCTION BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE Reverse button (1) Reverse button is pressed to sew in reverse. An arrow " " on the LCD display indicates reverse sewing. Select one pattern (except the Patterns 07- 17 and the Direct Patterns " "), the machine will sew in reverse or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed. -
Page 10: Needle Up/ Down Position Button
FUNCTION BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE Direct Needle up/ down position button (3) With the Needle up/ down position button, you decide whether the needle shall stop in the up position or in the material when you stop sewing. Please Note The needle up/down position button will only work when the machine is not in use. -
Page 11: Stitch Length Adjustment Button
FUNCTION BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE Stitch length adjustment button (7) When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons. -
Page 12: Mirror Button
FUNCTION BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE Mirror button (9) Select one pattern (except the Direct Pattern " " and the Patterns 07-17), pressing the Mirror button will sew a reflection pattern from your selected stitch. The LCD will display the mirror function and the machine will continue to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror function is pressed again to cancel the mirror function. -
Page 13: Lcd Screen
Direct Pattern Auto-lock Reverse Pattern number Direct Direct mode Pattern Auto-stop Reverse Pattern number Normal mode Suggested presser foot Alphabet Needle up Auto-stop Pattern number Suggested presser foot Alphabet mode LCD SCREEN Alphabet Buttonhole lever Bobbin winding Needle position Stitch width Stitch length Mirror Stitch width... -
Page 14: Pattern Chart
PATTERN CHART The portion marked in red colored on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern. Direction Patterns Patterns Alphabets... -
Page 15: Winding The Bobbin
WINDING THE BOBBIN 1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder. 2. Snap the thread into the thread guide. 3. - Page 16 "sewing position". 7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand. 8. Press on the foot control to start the sewing machine. 9. After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin.
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Page 17: Inserting The Bobbin
INSERTING THE BOBBIN When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. 1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow). Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. -
Page 18: Threading The Upper Thread
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. 1. -
Page 19: Threading The Upper Thread
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread b e t w e e n the silver discs. 5. Then, down and around the check spring holder. 6. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again. -
Page 20: Using The Needle Threader
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. 1. Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right. Attention: Turn power switch to the off position ("O"). 2. -
Page 21: Raising Up The Lower Thread
RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD CUTTING THE THREAD 1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. -
Page 22: Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure
ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight). However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin. -
Page 23: Matching Needle/ Fabric/ Thread
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE 9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. 11-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, sailcloth, double knits, light- weight woollens. -
Page 24: Thread Tension
Loose Surface Reverse side Upper thread Bobbin thread THREAD TENSION - Basic thread tension setting: "4" - To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. Tight - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. -
Page 25: Changing The Presser Foot
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the above operations! Attaching the presser foot holder Raise the presser foot bar (a). Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated. Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d). -
Page 26: Type Of Presser Foot Chart
TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc. All purpose foot (T) Inserting zippers Zipper foot (I) Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole foot (D) Button sewing Button sewing foot Overcasting Overcasting foot (E) Blind hem stitching Blind hem foot (F) Satin stitch sewing... -
Page 27: Two-Step Presser Foot Lifter
With the sewing table off the machine, the feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base in back of the sewing machine. Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower the feed dog, for example during button sewing. -
Page 28: Useful Skills
USEFUL SKILLS Reverse Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam. Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches. The machine will sew forward when the button is released. Free arm Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs. -
Page 29: Sewing Corners
USEFUL SKILLS Cardboard or thick fabric Sewing corners 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/ down button once. 3. Raise the presser foot. -
Page 30: Straight Stitches And Needle Position
STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION Changing the needle position These setting apply only to pattern 01-05. The pre-set position is "3.5", center position. When you press the "-" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the left. When you press the "+" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the right. -
Page 31: Stretch Stitch
STRETCH STITCH It assures you of a stitch that is strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as a Straight stretch stitch decorative top stitch. -
Page 32: Overcasting Stitches
OVERCASTING STITCHES Using the overcasting foot Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E). Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot. Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with patterns 5 and 8 only and do not set the stitch width narrower than "5.0". -
Page 33: Blind Hem
BLIND HEM Reverse Overcasting Reverse side stitches side Blind hem for firm fabrics Blind hem for stretch fabrics Please Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side uppermost. -
Page 34: Button Sewing
BUTTON SEWING Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot. Move the drop feed control to " the feed dogs. Position the work under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot. Select zig zag pattern. Adjust the stitch width to "2.0-7.0"... -
Page 35: Buttonhole Stitching
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING For thin or medium fabric For thin or medium fabric For horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics For thin or medium fabric For suits or overcoats For thick coats For jeans or trousers For jeans or stretch fabric with a coarse weave For stretch fabric Please Note:... - Page 36 * Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. BUTTONHOLE STITCHING Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the centerline's mark is aligning with the center of the buttonhole foot. Lower the buttonhole lever, then push it to the back.
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Page 37: Making A Buttonhole On Stretch Fabrics
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING Raise the presser foot and cut thread. To sew over same buttonhole, raise the presser foot (will return to original position). After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the buttonhole lever until it stops. Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any stitches on either side. -
Page 38: Eyelet Stitch
EYELET STITCH 15: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc Select pattern 15 to get the eyelet stitch. Attach satin stitch foot (A). Press the "-" or "+" stitch width adjustment to button select the eyelet size. Size of eyelet. A. -
Page 39: Darning Stitch
Stop Stop Start Start DARNING STITCH Select pattern 16 or 17 to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric together. Select the needle position. Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear. Pull the button holder to rear. -
Page 40: Darning Stitch
DARNING STITCH 5.Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever. Please Note: When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size. -
Page 41: Zipper Insertion
ZIPPER INSERTION 2 inch Attention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing width center needle position straight stitch only. It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns. Inserting a centered zipper - Baste the zipper opening on the garment. - Press open the seam allowance. -
Page 42: Inserting A Side Zipper
2 inch ZIPPER INSERTION - Baste the zipper opening on the garment. - Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form 3mm (1/8 inch) fold. - Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper. -
Page 43: Narrow Hemming
NARROW HEMMING Fold edge of fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric. Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot. -
Page 44: Cording
CORDING Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording. -
Page 45: Satin Stitch Sewing
SATIN STITCH SEWING Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a full indentation on the underside to allowed easy sewing over the thickness of the stitches form by closely spaced zigzag stitches, and even feeding of the fabric. To tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern, you may adjust the length and width of the pattern by pressing the stitch... -
Page 46: Quilting
QUILTING Insert the quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire. Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching. -
Page 47: Scallop Stitch
SCALLOP STITCH Scallop hem - Fold the fabric right side together in and sew along the edge. - Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an allowance of 3mm (1/8 inch) for seaming. Notch the allowance. - Turn the fabric over and push out the curved seam to the surface and iron it. -
Page 48: Gathering
GATHERING Gathered fabric Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gathering foot, lowering the tension setting to below 2. Place fabric to be gathered under presser foot to the right of the presser foot. Sew a row of stitching, keeping the raw edge of fabric aligned with the right edge of foot. -
Page 49: Smocking
SMOCKING Adjust the stitch length to 4.0mm and loosen the thread tension. Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. -
Page 50: Free Motion Darning, Embroidery And Monogramming
Please Note: Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric. -
Page 51: Embroidery
FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING Embroidery Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to maintain a constant speed. Fill in the design working from the outline towards the inside. -
Page 52: Fagoting
FAGOTING 1. Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. Thin paper Basting 2. Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing. -
Page 53: Mirror
MIRROR Please Note: he Direct Pattern 00 and the Patterns 07- cannot be mirror imaged. - Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns. Select the pattern. Pressing the mirror button. LCD will display the mirror function and the machine will sew the reflected pattern until you press the mirror button again. -
Page 54: Twin Needle
TWIN NEEDLE * The Twin needle accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine. Insert the twin needle. Attention: Use only the twin needle type included. Use of any other twin needle type may result in the needle being bent or damage to the machine. -
Page 55: Walking Foot
WALKING FOOT * The walking foot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine. Always try to sew first without the walking foot accessory which should be used only when necessary. It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard, regular foot on your machine. -
Page 56: Memory
MEMORY Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be used often. -
Page 57: Adding Patterns Or Letters
5. Press the " Direct The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing the machine if you do not press the " again when you have completed your selection. Adding patterns or letters While in the memory mode, press the " "... -
Page 58: Recalling And Sewing The Memorized Pattern
Patterns MEMORY Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern 1. Press the " " button to enter the memory mode. The machine will be positioned at the first programmed stitch. 2. Press foot controller. The machine will start to sew from first entered pattern. -
Page 59: Warning Functions
- When the memory is full 30 units of pattern: 2-short beeps - When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps - When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew : 8 seconds short beeps. It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move. -
Page 60: Replacing The Light Bulb
Cleaning the sewing machine surface If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a dry cloth. -
Page 61: Cleaning The Hook
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the hook If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary. Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance. -
Page 62: Trouble Shooting Guide
Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer. Problem 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 2.The thread tension is too tight. 3.The thread is too thick for the needle. Upper thread 4.The needle is not inserted correctly. -
Page 63: Trouble Shooting Guide
1.Clean the hook and feed dog as described. 2.Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 3.Replace the needle. 4.Normal. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn the handwheel... -
Page 64: Quick Adjustment Reference Chart
QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART Direct patterns-10 Stitch Pattern Auto Utility stitches Patterns-100 Stitch Pattern Auto Utility stitches Buttonhole stitches Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Foot Manual Auto Manual 0.0~7.0 0.0~4.5 0.0~7.0 0.0~4.5 0.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 1.0~6.0 1.0~3.0 0.0~7.0 0.3~4.5 2.0~7.0 0.3~4.5 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.5~7.0... - Page 65 QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 Satin 2.5~7.0 stitches 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 4.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 4.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 5.0~7.0 5.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 Cross 3.0~7.0 stitches 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 5.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 Decorative stitches 2.5~7.0...
- Page 66 QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART 5.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 5.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0...
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