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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts ..........................4 Standard Accessories ........................6 Knee Lifter ............................. 6 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply ..................8 Controlling Sewing Speed ......................8 Up/Down Needle Position Button ....................10 Bobbin Winding Button ........................
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...
If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way. * Foot control model TJC-005 is used with sewing machine model HQ Stitch 510.
Up/Down Needle Position Button Press this button to bring the needle bar up or RED LED GREEN LED down. The RED LED will light up when the needle INDICADOR INDICADOR is down. The GREEN LED will light up when the LUMINOSO ROJO LUMINOSO VERDE needle is up.
Presser Foot Lifter Presser foot lifter Normal up position 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. NOTE: The machine will not run if the presser foot is in up position.
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.
Winding a Bobbin A: 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...
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.
Threading the Needle Thread * Use only left twist thread. * Utilice sólo hilo con torsión a la izquierda. * Utilisez uniquement du fil à torsion gauche. z Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the Up/Down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position.
Built-in Needle Threader 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. x Turn the knob q in the direction of the arrow to insert the hook into the needle eye.
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.
Changing the Needle 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.
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.
HOW TO SEW Test Stitching NOTE: Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest Thread take-up position, otherwise the needle thread may slip lever out from the needle eye. Palanca tira hilos Bras de relevage Before you start sewing your garment, try test du fil stitching with the same thread and fabric as your garment.
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˝) •...
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.
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.
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.
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference See page 20 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See page 20 breaks. See page 26 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4.
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