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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Winding the Bobbin ........10-11 Inserting the Bobbin ...........12 Threading the Machine........13 Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ......14 Selecting the Stitch Pattern ........15 Stitch Length Dial ..........15 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ......16 Balancing Needle Thread Tension .....17 SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch .............18...

  • Page 5: Names Of Parts

    SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winder spindle Spool pin Bobbin winder thread guide Thread guide Thread take-up lever Face cover Thread cutter Needle plate Extension table (Accessory storage) Hook cover plate Hook cover plate release button Thread tension dial Reverse stitch lever Stitch length dial...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Zipper foot E Blind hem foot G Sliding buttonhole foot Needle set Bobbin x 3 Screwdriver Seam ripper (buttonhole opener) Spool holder (small) Spool holder (large) Spool pin Instruction book Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.

  • Page 7: Section 2. Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

    SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply z Turn the power switch off. x Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. c Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. v Turn the power switch on. q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket...

  • Page 8: Controlling The Sewing Speed

    Controlling the Sewing Speed Foot control Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control. The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the machine runs. Reverse Stitch Lever Push the reverse stitch lever down to sew in reverse. The machine will sew in reverse while the lever is pushed.

  • Page 9: Presser Foot Lifter

    Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot.

  • Page 10: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 11: Fabric And Needle Chart

    Fabric and Needle Chart • For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90. • A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred. • Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.

  • Page 12: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin Setting the spool Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. A: Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. q Large spool holder B: For a small spool, use the small spool holder.
  • Page 13 Winding the bobbin z Hold the thread with both hands and guide the thread from back to front under the thread guide. q Thread guide Guide the thread into the bobbin winder thread guide as illustrated. w Bobbin winder thread guide x Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 14: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the Bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off as illustrated. q Thread x Guide the thread into the front notch on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.

  • Page 15: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. z Draw the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide. q Thread guide x Draw the thread down along the right channel and pull it up around the bottom of the thread guide plate.

  • Page 16: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    Drawing up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. q Needle thread x Turn the handwheel slowly toward you one complete turn. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread as illustrated. w Bobbin thread c Pull 4˝...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Stitch Pattern

    Selecting the Stitch Pattern Raise the needle to its highest position. Pattern selector dial Turn the pattern selector dial to set the symbol of the desired stitch pattern at the setting mark. q Pattern selector dial w Setting mark CAUTION: Do not turn the pattern selector dial while the needle is in the fabric, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

    Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance If the stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, correct them by turning the stitch length dial. If the patterns are drawn out, correct them by setting the dial to the “–” side. If the patterns are compressed, correct them by setting the dial to the “+”...

  • Page 19: Balancing Needle Thread Tension

    Balancing Needle Thread Tension The thread tension should be adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. To adjust the thread tension, turn the tension dial. q Tension dial Balanced tension: The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated.

  • Page 20: Section 3. Basic Sewing

    SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Machine setting q Stitch selector: A or B w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 2 – 6 r Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (5/8˝...

  • Page 21: Using The Seam Guide Lines

    Using the Seam Guide Lines The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you to measure seam allowance. Numbers 10 15 30 40 3/8 1/2 5/8 1 1 1/2 Distance (cm) 1 1.5 3 — — — —...

  • Page 22: Section 4. Utility Stitches

    SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES Basic Zigzag Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 2 – 5 r Stitch length: 0.5 – 4 Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs.

  • Page 23: Knit Stitch

    Knit Stitch Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3 – 7 r Stitch length: S.S. t Stitch width: This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and stretch velour because it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength.

  • Page 24: Straight Stretch Stitch

    Straight Stretch Stitch Machine setting q Stitch selector: A or B w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3 – 7 r Stitch length: S.S. The pattern is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward, forming a seam that does not rip easily.

  • Page 25: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing Machine setting q Stitch selector: Adjust as necessary Ïðèøèâàíèå ïóãîâèö w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3 – 7 Óñòàíîâêà ìàøèíû r Stitch length: t Feed dog: Lowered 1 Âûáîð ñòðî÷êè: Ñ 2 Äëèíà ñòåæêà: ëþáàÿ 3 Íàòÿæåíèå...

  • Page 26: 4-Step Buttonhole

    4-Step Buttonhole Machine setting q Stitch selector: Sliding buttonhole w Presser foot: 1 – 5 e Thread tension: r Stitch length: 0.5 − 1 z Set the pattern selector dial at “ ”. Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking running toward you.

  • Page 27: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole Machine setting q Stitch selector: Sliding buttonhole w Presser foot: 1 – 5 e Thread tension: r Stitch length: 0.5 − 1 z With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the foot. Bring the ends toward you under the foot, clearing the front end.

  • Page 28: Zipper Application

    Zipper Application Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: Zipper foot E e Thread tension: 3 – 6 r Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 Attaching the zipper foot A: To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the right side pin.
  • Page 29 To sew z Attach zipper foot with the right side pin. Fold back the upper layer seam allowance. Fold back the lower layer seam allowance to leave a 1/8˝ (0.4 cm) margin of fabric. q Lower layer w End of the opening e Zipper teeth r 1/8˝...
  • Page 30 b Raise and release the foot, and re-attach it with the left side pin. Starting just below zipper bottom stop, sew across fabric to about 3/8˝ (1 cm) distance from the basting line. Turn fabric 90 degrees and sew a seam the entire length of the zipper tape.

  • Page 31: Blind Stitch Hemming

    Blind Stitch Hemming Machine setting q Stitch selector: E or F w Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G e Thread tension: 2 – 4 r Stitch length: 2 – 3 z On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or medium fabrics.

  • Page 32: Section 5. Decorative Stitches

    SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHES Smocking Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 1 – 4 r Stitch length: S.S. z Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times wider than the project width.

  • Page 33: Pin Tucking

    Pin Tucking Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: Blind hemming foot G e Thread tension: 2 – 6 r Stitch length: 1.5 – 4 Fold a fabric wrong side together and Lower the needle into the fabric 0.1 – 0.2 cm inside the folded edge.

  • Page 34: Patchwork

    Patchwork Machine setting q Stitch selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 1 – 4 r Stitch length: 1 – 3 Place two layers of the fabric with the right side together. Seam along the edges with the straight stitch.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Hook Race And Feed Dogs

    SECTION 6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: • Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. • Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Bobbin Holder

    Replacing the Bobbin Holder z Insert the bobbin holder into the hook race. x Make sure the knob of the bobbin holder fits next to the stopper on the race. q Knob w Stopper c Replace the bobbin. Attach the needle plate. Tighten the screw firmly with the screwdriver.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 13 breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 17 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 8 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 8 5.
  • Page 40 Printed in Thailand 508-800-764 (ENG)

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