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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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 this sewing machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING Name of Parts ............2 Overcasting ............17 Tricot Stitch ............18 Knit Stitch ............. 18 SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW Straight Stretch Stitch .......... 19 Extension Table ............3 Sewing on Buttons ..........

  • Page 4: Name Of Parts

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

  • Page 5: Section 2. Getting Ready To Sew Extension Table

    SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW 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. Attaching the table: Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Ref. No. Description Bobbins Straight stitch foot Satin stitch foot Zipper foot Automatic buttonhole foot Screwdriver Screwdriver Seam ripper Lint brush Needle set Soft cover Foot control...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply

    Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. 1. Turn off the power switch. 2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. 3.

  • Page 8: 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. q Normal up position w Highest position To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot...

  • Page 9: Changing Needle

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

  • Page 10: 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. q Hook cover Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you.

  • Page 11: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin z Pull the handwheel out. x Draw the thread from 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. v Push it to the right.

  • Page 12: 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. x While holding the thread near spool, draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check spring holder.

  • Page 13: Needle Threader

    Pull the thread through the needle eye. * The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle or a Janome Blue tipped needle. Thread size 50 to 90 should also work well. Drawing Up Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand.

  • Page 14: Balancing Needle Thread Tension

    Balancing Needle Thread Tension z Correct tesion: The thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. * The ideal straight stitch has threads looked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnifies to show detail). * For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottomside) of...

  • Page 15: Pattern Selector Dial

    Pattern Selector Dial Raise the needle and presser foot. Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired pattern at the setting mark. q Setting mark PATTERN Stitch Length Control STRETCH Turn the stitch length control to set the setting mark at the desired stitch length.

  • Page 16: Reverse Stitch Button

    Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine sews backwards. Dropping the Feed Dog z Open the hook cover. q Hook cover x To drop the feed dog, pull down the drop lever and move it to the right, as illustrated.

  • Page 17: Section 3. Basic Sewing Straight Stitch Sewing

    SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot or Straight stitch foot e Thread tension: 2–6 STRETCH r Stitch length: 1.5–4 t Stitch width: (0) or NOTE: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to set the stitch width control at (Center needle position) and stitch width at “5”.

  • Page 18: Using The Seam Guides On The Needle Plate

    Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam width. * The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the guide line. Numbers on the needle plate 3/8"...

  • Page 19: Zigzag Stitching

    Zigzag Stitching q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–5 r Stitch length: 0.5–4 t Stitch width: STRETCH Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING Overcasting q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension:...

  • Page 20: Tricot Stitch

    Tricot Stitch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–4 t Stitch width: STRETCH This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam.

  • Page 21: Straight Stretch Stitch

    Straight Stretch Stitch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: t Stitch width: (0) or STRETCH The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward forming a seam that does not rip easily.

  • Page 22: Sewing On Buttons

    Sewing on Buttons q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–3 r Stitch length: t Stitch width: Adjust as necessary y Feed dog: Dropped STRETCH z Adjust the stitch width, and turn the handwheel to check if the needle enters into each hole on the button.

  • Page 23: Buttonhole

    Buttonhole q Pattern selector: (BH) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot e Thread tension: 1–5 r Stitch length: (0.25–1) STRETCH t Stitch width: * The size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot. * The button holder of the foot takes a button size up to 2.5 cm (1") in diameter.

  • Page 24: Buttonhole

    . Sew slowly and stop the machine when a buttonhole is completed. * The front bartack and left row first, then the back bartack and right row. ⁄0 Cut both needle and bobbin threads leaving about 10 cm (4") thread ends. Draw the needle thread to wrong side of fabric by pulling the bobbin thread.

  • Page 25: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole q Pattern selector: (BH) w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot e Thread tension: 1 – 5 r Stitch length: (0.25 – 1) STRETCH t Stitch width: z Use the same procedure as automatic buttonhole. * Set the stitch width to match with the thickness of the cord used.

  • Page 26: Zipper Application

    Zipper Application q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zipper foot e Thread tension: 3 – 6 r Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 t Stitch width: STRETCH 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 27: Blind Stitch Hemming

    Blind Stitch Hemming q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 2–4 r Stitch length: 1–3 t Stitch width: STRETCH z Fold up the hem and fold it back to from a 0.4 to 0.7cm (1/4") allowance as illustrated. q Wrong side of the fabric w 0.4 to 0.7 cm (1/4") [A] Heavy weight fabrics...

  • Page 28: Section 5. Decorative Stitching Shell Tuck

    SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING Shell Tuck q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot e Thread tension: 6–8 STRETCH r Stitch length: 2–3 t Stitch width: Place the folded edge along the slot of foot. The needle should fall off the edge of the fabric on the right forming a tuck.

  • Page 29: Smocking

    Smocking q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: STRETCH t Stitch width: STRETCH With the stitch length at “4”, sew straight stitching lines 1 cm (3/8") apart, across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge.

  • Page 30: Applique

    Applique q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–1 t Stitch width: STRETCH 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.

  • Page 31: Section 6. Care Of Your Machine

    SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit Note: Turn off the power switch and/or unplug the machine. To dismantle hook race unit: Raise the needle to its highest position and open the hook cover. Open the hinged latch of bobbin case and take it out of the machine.

  • Page 32: Sewing Light

    Sewing Light Unplug the machine and open the face plate. * Unplug the power supply before changing the bulb. * Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this manual. • To remove ......Push and twist to the left. •...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. b The needle thread See Page 10 breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 12 3. The needle is bent or blunt. See Page 7 4.
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