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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts ..........................2 Standard Accessories ........................3 To Attach Knee Lifter ........................3 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply ..................4 Controlling Sewing Speed ......................4 Up/Down Needle Position Button ....................5 Bobbin Winding Button ........................

  • Page 4: Know Your Machine Name Of Parts

    KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts q Foot pressure dial w Thread guide e Retractable thread guide r Bobbin winder spindle t Bobbin winder stopper y Speed control slider u Stitch length display i * Thread cutter button o Reverse stitch lever !0 Bobbin winding button !1 Up/Down needle button !2 Knee lifter socket...

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Lint brush Hemmer foot Spool cap Spool holder Bobbin Models: 1600P-DB Model 1600P 1600P-DBX HL x 5 –16 ... 1 DB x 1 –14 .. 2 Large screwdriver HL x 5 –14 ... 1 DB x 1 –11 .. 3 HL x 5 –11 ...

  • Page 6: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting Machine To Power Supply

    GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply CAUTION Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use. q Machine plug w Machine socket for power supply plug e Power supply plug r Outlet t Machine socket for foot control...

  • Page 7: Up/Down Needle Position Button

    Up/Down Needle Position Button RED LED GREEN LED Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down. The RED LED will light up when the needle is down. The GREEN LED will light up when the needle is up. The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button.

  • Page 8: Presser Foot Lifter

    Presser Foot Lifter q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it higher e than the normal up position w to help you place thick material under the foot.

  • Page 9: To Remove Bobbin Case And Bobbin

    To Remove Bobbin Case and Bobbin CAUTION Turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet q Hook cover plate w Hook cover e Latch r Bobbin case t Bobbin z Raise the needle and presser foot. Remove the hook cover plate q and open the hook cover w.

  • Page 10: Winding A Bobbin

    Winding a Bobbin Stopper Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go. Turn the thread guide bar until the stoppers click into position. q Thread guide bar w Bobbin winding tension disk e Bobbin hole r Notch t Spring y Bobbin winder spindle u Bobbin winder stopper...

  • Page 11: Inserting A Bobbin

    Inserting a Bobbin z Place a bobbin in the bobbin case making sure the thread winds clockwise on the bobbin as illustrated. x Draw the thread through the slit q of the bobbin case. q slit c Continue to draw the thread under the tension spring w and through the opening e.

  • Page 12: Threading The Needle Thread

    Threading the Needle Thread * Use only left twist thread z Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the Up/Down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Turn the power switch off. Set a spool of thread on the spool pin. Pass the thread through the guide on the thread guide bar q from the behind.

  • Page 13: Built-In Needle Threader

    Built-in Needle Threader *Model 1600P only z Lower the presser foot. Press the Up/Down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Turn the power switch off. Push down the needle threader knob q as far as it will go.

  • Page 14: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z Hold the needle thread q lightly with your left hand. x Turn the switch on. Press the Up/Down needle position button twice to pick up the bobbin thread w. Pull the needle thread q to bring up a loop of bobbin thread w.

  • Page 15: Changing The Needle For Model 1600P

    Changing the Needle for Model 1600P CAUTION Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before changing the needle. z Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. Turn the needle clamp screw q counterclockwise with the large screwdriver. Loosen the screw and remove the needle from the needle clamp.

  • Page 16: Changing The Needle For Model 1600P-Db And 1600P-Dbx

    Changing the Needle for Model 1600P-DB and 1600P-DBX CAUTION Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before changing the needle. z Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. Turn the needle clamp screw q counterclockwise with the large screwdriver. Loosen the screw and remove the needle from the needle clamp.

  • Page 17: Balancing Needle Thread Tension

    Balancing Needle Thread Tension The needle thread and bobbin thread should interlock in the center of two layers of the fabric in straight seams. Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension Test the bobbin thread tension by holding the end of the bobbin thread and suspending the bobbin case as illustrated.

  • Page 18: How To Sew Test Stitching

    HOW TO SEW Test Stitching NOTE: Thread take-up Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest lever position, otherwise the needle thread may slip out from the needle eye. Before you start sewing your garment, try test stitching with the same thread and fabric as your garment.

  • Page 19: Securing A Seam

    Securing a Seam • By reverse stitching The machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse stitch lever is pressed. Secure the beginning and end of a seam by sewing in reverse for about 1 cm (3/8˝). (3/8˝) (3/8˝) •...

  • Page 20: Using The Cloth Guide

    Using the Cloth Guide Attach the cloth guide to the needle plate with the screw q. Adjust the position of the cloth guide w and tighten the screw q. Place the fabric with its edge e against the cloth guide and sew. Rolled Hem Attach the hemmer foot w to the presser foot bar.

  • Page 21: Care & Maintenance Cleaning The Hook And Feed Dog

    CARE & MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Hook and Feed Dog CAUTION: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. z Remove the needle and presser foot. x Remove the hook cover plate q and open the hook cover w. c Loosen the setscrew e and remove the needle plate r.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Replacing the Light Bulb CAUTION: Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb. The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down before touching it. q Setscrew w Face cover e Lamp socket r Light bulb To remove: Remove the setscrew q.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference See page 10 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 15 breaks. See pages 13, 14 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4.

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