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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK US-2004 MODEL...
  • Page 2 Do’s and Don’ts 1. Always be aware of the up-and-down movement of the needle and do not turn your attention from the machine while it is running. 2. When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the main switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your sewing machine is designed and constructed only for HOUSEHOLD use. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and befor cleaning.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts ..............................4 SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Extension Table ..............................5 Standard Accessories and Storage Place ......................5 Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ....................6 Foot Control ............................... 6 Sewing Light ...............................

  • Page 5: Names Of Parts

    SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS Name of Parts Reverse stitch button Pattern selector dial Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winder spindle Spool pins Bobbin winder thread guide Thread guide Thread take-up lever Thread tension dial Face plate Thread cutter Presser foot holder Needle plate Extension table Carrying handle...

  • Page 6: Section Ii Getting Ready To Sew

    SECTION II 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, as illustrated. Attaching the table: Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply

    Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Before connecting the power cord, mark 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: Sewing Light

    Sewing Light The sewing light is located behind the face plate. To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine by removing the set screw. * Unolug the power supply before changing the bulb. To remove ... Turn to the left. To replace ...

  • 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. Upper thread Hole Tangle NOTE: When using thread which has tendency to tangle around spool pin, thread through the hole of spool pin as shown.

  • Page 11: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin Pull the handwheel out. Draw the thread from spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. Push it to the right.

  • Page 12: Threading Bobbin Case

    Threading Bobbin Case Place the bobbin into the bobbin case. Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow. Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot. Draw the thread under the tension spring and into the delivery eye. * Leave about 10 cm (4") of free thread.

  • Page 13: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Raise the takeÐup lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot. Place the spool on the spool pin as shown, with the thread coming from back of the spool. Draw the thread into the thread guide using both hands.

  • Page 14: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    Drawing Up Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. Turn the handwheel slowly toward you with your right hand until the needle goes down and continue turning the handwheel until the take-up lever is at its highest position.

  • Page 15: Balancing Needle Thread Tension

    Balancing Needle Thread Tension The needle thread and the bobbin thread should interlock in the center of two layers of the fabric in straight seams. Match the desired of the thread tension number with the setting mark. Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a lower number.

  • Page 16: Pattern Selector Dial

    Pattern Selector Dial C D E F G H Raise the needle above the fabric and match the desired pattern with the setting mark by turning the pattern selector dial.

  • Page 17: Reverse Stitch Button

    Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine sews backwards. Dropping the Feed Dog Open the hook cover. Hook cover To drop the feed dogs, pull down the lever and move it in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated. Lever To raise the feed dog, pull down the lever and move it in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated.

  • Page 18: Section Iii Basic Sewing

    SECTION III BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing C D E Stitch selector: A - E Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: Raise the presser foot and position the fabric to a stitching guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle into the fabric. Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads toward the back.

  • Page 19: Using The Seam Guides On The Needle Plate

    Using the seam guides on the needle plate The seam guides on the needle plate helps you 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 20: Zigzag Stitching

    Zigzag Stitching F G H Stitch selector: F - I Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting sewing on buttons, etc. SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHING Overcasting Stitch selector: Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: This type of stitch is used on the seam allowance to prevent fabric from fraying at raw edges.

  • Page 21: Multiple Zigzag

    Multiple zigzag Stitch selector: Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. It is also handy for darning and mending tears. Place your fabric to allow a 1.5 cm (5/8") seam. Trim the seam allowance after sewing.

  • Page 22: Attaching Buttons

    Sewing Buttons F G H Stitch selector: F - H Presser foot: Zigzag foot Thread tension: Feed dog: Dropped (See page 16 ). Tape the button over the placement mark. A pin can be placed on top of the foot to from a shank. Set the pattern selector at "F, G or H".

  • Page 23: Buttonhole

    Buttonhole Stitch selector: Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot Thread tension: 1 - 5 [1] [2] Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking running toward you. Move the slider (A) toward you so that the top mark (C) on the slider meets the start mark (B).

  • Page 24: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole Stitch selector: Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot Thread tension: 1 - 5 1. When the buttonhole foot is raised, hook the cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Spur 2. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot until they clear the front end.

  • Page 25: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing Stitch selector: B or C Presser foot: Zipper foot Thread tension: 3 - 6 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 edge of the zipper along the zipper teeth and stitch through the garment and zipper tape.

  • Page 26: Blind Stitch Hemming

    Blind Stitch Hemming Stitch selector: Presser foot: Zigzag foot Hem guide Thread tension: 2 - 4 How to fold the fabric. Wrong side of fabric 0.4 - 0.7 cm (5/32"- 1/4") Lower the presser foot, then loosen the foot holder screw to place the hem guide between the screw and the shank of foot holder.

  • Page 27: Rolled Hem

    Rolled Hem Stitch selector: B or C Presser foot: Hemmer foot Thread tension: 2 - 6 Make a double 0.25 cm fold approximately 8 cm in qlength. 0.25 cm 8 cm Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where sewing is to begin, then lower the hemmer foot.

  • Page 28: Section V Care Of Your Machine

    SECTION V CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Note: Turn off the power switch or unplug the machine. To dismantle hook race: 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 29: Cleaning The Feed Dogs

    Cleaning the Feed Dogs Note: Turn off the power switch or unplug the machine before cleaning the feed dog. Remove the needle and the presser foot. Remove the needle plate set screw and remove the needle plate. With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogging the feed dog teeth.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page 12 breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 14 3. The needle is bent or blunt. See Page 8 4.

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