Toyota SP10 Seies Instruction Manual

Toyota SP10 Seies Instruction Manual

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HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE
INSTRUCTION
Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the
instructions.
Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference.
If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give
them this instruction manual.
MANUAL
SP10 Series

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  • Page 1 SP10 Series HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL • Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the instructions. • Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference. • If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give them this instruction manual.
  • Page 2: Accessories

    Screw driver for the needle plate × × Felt ( (Originally attached to the sewing machine) Only use the exclusive × Spool cap ( Attention accessories designed for this machine. When purchasing a new bobbin, always buy a TOYOTA-exclusive bobbin.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use Before use • Accessories ..............2 • Important safety instructions ..........4 • Part names ............... 6 • How to use handwheel ............. 8 • How to use presser foot lever ........... 8 • How to use reverse sewing lever ........8 •...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Before use Be sure to read this section before use Important safety instructions • These safety instructions are designed to prevent danger or damage arising from the incorrect operation of the machine. Read carefully and always follow the instructions. Explanation of “ Warning”...
  • Page 5 Caution When the machine is not in use it should be stored safely, not on the floor as protruding parts could cause injury if a person fell on the machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Remove the power plug from the outlet when replacing the needle, presser foot, setting the upper or lower thread.
  • Page 6: Part Names

    Before use Part names • • External appearance may differ from model to model. Upper thread tension dial Spool pin Thread guide Quick adviser Take-up lever Pattern selection dial Light bulb Face cover Reverse sewing lever Extension table (Accessory Box) Needle clamp screw Needle thread guide Presser foot holder...
  • Page 7 Thread winding spindle Thread winding Hollow for carrying switch Insert your hand to the hollow when carrying sewing machine Presser foot lever Handwheel Thread cutter Buttonhole Terminal box adjustment screw Battery holder Foot controller...
  • Page 8: How To Use Handwheel

    Before use • How to use handwheel Handwheel Always turn the handwheel towards yourself. (in the direction of the arrow, forwards) Note: If you turn it in the reverse direction it could tangle the thread. • How to use presser foot lever •...
  • Page 9: How To Use Quick Adviser

    Before use • How to use quick adviser This quick adviser describes basic countermeasures about the main troubles. Meaning of the illustrations Section of countermeasures Illustrations of the Meaning of the illustrations troubles Meaning of the illustrations • Jammed stitches Describes below 3 operations.
  • Page 10: Sewing Preparations Preparations

    Sewing preparations • Connecting the power Warning Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric shock. Pull the part of plug when removing the power plug. Not doing so could damage the cord and cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
  • Page 11: Installation Of Battery For Winding The Lower Thread

    Sewing preparations • Installation of battery for winding the lower thread A battery is supplied as one of the accessories. Before winding the lower thread, install it in the battery holder on back of sewing machine. When the machine is Attention Battery holder not used for a extended...
  • Page 12: Winding The Lower Thread

    Do not touch the lower thread winding spindle when winding the lower thread. Doing so could cause an injury. Attention Use a TOYOTA-exclusive bobbin. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pull up the spool pin. Spool cap Position the felt, the thread spool and the spool cap on to the spool pin.
  • Page 13 Pass the thread end through the Thread hole of the bobbin as shown. Hole Groove Place the bobbin on to the thread winding spindle so the groove will meet the shaft projection. Thread winding Shaft projection spindle Hold the thread end and push the thread winding switch to the left and start winding.
  • Page 14: Threading The Lower Thread

    Sewing preparations • Threading the lower thread Remove the power plug from the outlet when Caution setting the bobbin. Not doing so could cause an injury. Take off the bobbin case cover by sliding it towards yourself. Pull bobbin case cover forward and lift to remove.
  • Page 15: Threading The Upper Thread

    Sewing preparations • Threading the upper thread Remove the power plug from the outlet when Caution threading the upper thread. Not doing so could cause an injury. Take-up lever Turn handwheel towards yourself to raise take-up lever. Line Line on handwheel should be up position.(12 o’clock) Raise presser foot lever.
  • Page 16 Pass the thread between the thread guide plate and the upper thread tension dial. Upper thread tension dial Thread guide plate Take-up-lever Pass the thread along the groove of the thread guide plate, as the arrow in the diagram. Pass the thread through the take-up lever.
  • Page 17: Pulling Up The Lower Thread

    Sewing preparations • Pulling up the lower thread Hold the end of the thread, turn the handwheel towards yourself for one full turn, and stop when the needle is Handwheel at its highest position. Note: Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the direction of the arrow).
  • Page 18: Application Of Each Stitch Pattern

    Sewing preparations • Application of each stitch pattern Caution Don’t turn the pattern selection dial while operating the sewing machine. Doing so could cause an injury. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle in the highest position. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Pattern selection dial Buttonhole Blind hem stitch...
  • Page 19: Changing The Presser Foot

    Sewing preparations • Changing the presser foot Remove the power plug from the outlet when Caution changing the presser foot. Not doing so could cause an injury. Removal Raise the presser foot lever. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Note: Never turn in the wrong direction.
  • Page 20 Installation Position the presser foot pin directly below the groove in the presser foot holder. Presser foot holder Groove Presser foot pin Lower the presser foot lever to Presser foot lever secure the presser foot.
  • Page 21: Changing The Needle

    Sewing preparations • Changing the needle Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing Caution the needle. Not doing so could cause an injury. Broken needles are dangerous. Be sure to dispose of them in a safe place away from children. Not doing so could cause an injury.
  • Page 22: Relationship Between The Needle, Thread And Fabric, And Adjusting The Thread Tension

    Sewing preparations Relationship between the needle, thread • and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension The quality of the sewing finish will improve if the needle and thread are changed to match the type of fabric. Follow the directions in the table below. Sewing thin fabric Sewing normal fabric Sewing thick fabric...
  • Page 23: Straight Stitching And Reverse Sewing

    Sewing • Straight stitching and reverse sewing Caution Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury. Straight stitch Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally...
  • Page 24 Thread cutter on the presser bar Line up two threads and cut with the thread cutter on the presser bar. Thread cutter Reverse sewing Reverse sewing is performed at the beginning and the end of sewing to prevent the thread from unraveling. Reverse sewing is performed while pressing down the reverse sewing lever.
  • Page 25 Sewing thick fabric When sewing thick fabric from the edge, the presser foot may tilt and be unable to feed through the fabric. Place fabric or thick paper of the same thickness as the fabric you wish to sew under the presser foot. This will enable smooth sewing.
  • Page 26 Sewing tube-shaped fabrics Pull out the extension table (accessory box) in the direction of the arrow. Sew tube-shaped fabrics such as trousers or sleeves, by pulling them over the machine free arm as shown in the diragram.
  • Page 27: Zigzag Sewing

    Sewing • Zigzag sewing There are various zigzag applications, such as applique and overcasting. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 5.0mm Position the fabric and lower the presser foot.
  • Page 28: Adjusting Thread Tension

    Sewing • Adjusting thread tension Straight stitch Adjustment method for upper thread tension Upper thread is tight Wrong  Upper thread is tight side Right side Upper thread is loose Wrong Lower the upper side thread tension. Right side  Upper thread is loose Zigzag sewing Upper thread is tight...
  • Page 29: Buttonhole Sewing

    Sewing • Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole sewing to match the size of the button is possible. For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is recommended to use a stabilizer for a better buttonhole finish. Remove the power plug from the outlet when Caution changing the presser foot.
  • Page 30 Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “1”, sew the left side and stop at the line marked on the fabric. Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “2”, and sew 5 to 6 bar-tack stitches.
  • Page 31 When using the buttonhole cutter to cut the Caution buttonholes, do not hold the fabric in front of the cutter. Doing so could cause an injury to your hand. Use the buttonhole cutter to cut the center, making sure not to cut the stitches. Note: If a marking pin is put in the bar-tack area it helps to prevent cutting the bar-tack with the...
  • Page 32: Overcasting

    Sewing • Overcasting This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the edge of the fabric. Select one pattern from No.5, No.6 and No.10. Note: Select pattern No.10 when sewing thin fabric. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) Position the fabric so that the Right needle entry point...
  • Page 33: Zipper Insertion

    Sewing • Zipper insertion Remove the power plug from the outlet when Caution changing the presser foot. Not doing so could cause an injury. First sew the left side of the zipper. Zipper foot 2.0mm Sewing the left side of the zipper Right side pin Set the right side pin of the zipper Left side pin...
  • Page 34 Sew until just before the presser foot makes contact with the slider, and then stop the sewing machine. Slider Turn the handwheel towards yourself to lower the needle into the fabric. Raise the presser foot. Move the slider to the rear of the presser foot, and finish the sewing.
  • Page 35: Blind Hem Stitching

    Sewing • Blind hem stitching In this sewing method the stitch cannot be seen on the front of the fabric. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) Fold back the cloth so that the folded Tacking area protrudes by about 5 to 7 mm. Iron and tack by hand.
  • Page 36 Balanced stitches Needle catches too much Needle does not catch on the fold on the fold Wrong Right Wrong Right Wrong Right side side side side side side Small stitches evenly Large stitches on right The blind hem stitches do located on right side.
  • Page 37: Feed Dog And Hook Maintenance

    Maintenance • Feed dog and hook maintenance If the sewing machine makes a loud noise or rotates slowly, or there could be thread waste or dust in the hook or feed dog. Perform maintenance on the hook and the feed dog.
  • Page 38 Attaching the Bobbin Case Install the bobbin case from the front. The screw a on the bobbin case should be in the position, as shown in the diagram. Attach the needle plate with the projection b on the bobbin case positioned as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 39: Changing Light Bulb

    Maintenance • Changing light bulb Warning When changing the light bulb, disconnect the power plug and wait until the bulb cools. Not doing so could cause a burn or electric shock. Screw Loosen the screw with a “+” screw driver of your own, and take off the face cover in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance What is the problem? Check the following • Troubleshooting possibilities before contacting the service center for repair. Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page The power plug is not inserted Connect the power plug correctly Does not Thread is tangled in the hook, rotate or there is a broken needle in Clean the hook...
  • Page 41 Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page The needle is incorrectly Install the needle correctly installed The needle is bent Use a straight needle Missed The needle and thread are not Sew with a needle and thread stitches appropriate for the fabric appropriate to the fabric The upper thread is not Thread the upper thread correctly correctly thread...
  • Page 42: Safety Precaution About The Battery

    Others • Safety precaution about the battery Warning If the alkaline solution from the battery should get in the eyes or come into contact with the skin or clothes, rinse with a large quantity of clean water and consult a doctor immediately. Not doing so could cause an injury.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    Height: 292 mm Rated voltage 220 - 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz Rated power consumption 85 W Light bulb 15 W Battery Alkaline 1.5 V, Mignon/AA/LR6 If you have any queries about this TOYOTA sewing machine, check the warranty for details.
  • Page 44 EU ONLY Imported by / Importé par : AISIN EUROPE S.A. Web: www.home-sewing.com Head Office Avenue de l’Industrie 21, Parc Industriel, 1420 Braine-L’Alleud BELGIUM TEL: +32 (0) 2 387 0707 FAX: +32 (0) 2 387 1955 UK Branch Unit 4, Swan Business Park, Sandpit Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5ED UK. TEL: +44 (0) 1322 291137 FAX: +44 (0) 1322 279214 France Branch Bât.

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