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  • Page 2: Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER -To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2.
  • Page 3 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- up lever, needle or other moving parts. 2. Remember to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the cord when: Operation is completed.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................1-2 CONTENTS............................3-5 ACCESSORIES ............................6 PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ....................7 FOOT CONTROL ............................8 OPERATION BUTTONS........................9-11 START/STOP button........................9 Thread Snips ..........................9 Reverse button ..........................10 Auto-lock button ..........................10 Needle position button ........................11 FUNCTION BUTTONS ........................12-15 Stitch width adjustment button ....................12 Stitch length adjustment button ....................13 Tension adjustment buttons ......................13 FUNC selection button ........................14...

  • Page 5: Contents

    CONTENTS Attaching the presser foot ......................34 Removing the presser foot ......................34 Type of presser foot chart ......................35 Two-step presser foot lifter ......................36 DUAL FEED SYSTEM (DFS) ......................37-38 To engage the DFS system ......................37 To disengage the DFS system ....................38 Fabric positioning ........................38 SEWING BASICS STITCH CHART ..........................39-40 MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD ...................41...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS To adjust the evenness of darning stitch ..................65 NARROW HEMMING ...........................66 QUILTING .............................67 Hand-look quilting stitch ......................67 Decorative patchwork stitching....................67 ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE ..................68 DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES CORDING..............................69 Single cording..........................69 Triple cording..........................69 FAGOTING............................70 GATHERING............................71-72 SATIN STITCH SEWING ........................73 SCALLOP STITCH ..........................74 Scallop hem..........................74 Scallop edging..........................74...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES 1. Standard Presser Foot 0A 2. Zipper Foot 4 3. Gathering Foot 4. Rolled Hem Foot 7 5. Three-groove Cording Foot 6. Fancy Stitch Foot 1A 7. Buttonhole Foot 8. Blindhem Foot 3 9. Fancy Stitch Foot 2A 10. Pack of needles 11.

  • Page 8: Principal Parts Of The Machine

    PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE Bobbin thread guide Sewing speed control Spool pins Retractable thread guide Stitch chart Bobbin winder Presser foot pressure dial Bobbin winder switch Operation buttons and thread cutter LCD screen Face plate LCD screen brightness control Thread cutter Function buttons Buttonhole lever...

  • Page 9: Foot Control

    FOOT CONTROL With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug and the power supply cord into their appointed connectors on the sewing machine. Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing. Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.

  • Page 10: Operation Buttons

    OPERATION BUTTONS Needle position button Auto-lock button Reverse button Thread Snips START/STOP button START/STOP button The machine will start running when the START/STOP button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will stitch slowly at the beginning of the sewing. The sewing speed can be controlled by the sewing speed control.

  • Page 11: Reverse Button

    OPERATION BUTTONS Reverse button The following stitches can be sewn in reverse: Group 2-B stitches 00-06, 27-29; Group 3-C stitches 00-01, 04. After selecting the stitch, press the reverse button. An arrow " " will display on the LCD screen while stitching in reverse. The machine will sew forward after the button is released.

  • Page 12: Needle Position Button

    OPERATION BUTTONS Needle position button Press the needle position button so that the arrow " " (on the LCD screen) will point upward and the needle will stop in the highest position. When you press the button so that the arrow points downward "...

  • Page 13: Function Buttons

    FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch width adjustment buttons Stitch length adjustment buttons Tension adjustment buttons Twin needle button Mirror image button Elongation button Bobbin winding button Key lock button FUNC selection button Stitch width adjustment buttons When you select a stitch, the machine will auto- matically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen.

  • Page 14: Stitch Length Adjustment Button

    FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch length adjustment button When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons. For a shorter stitch, press the left side of the button "­"...

  • Page 15: Func Selection Button

    FUNCTION BUTTONS FUNC selection button The LCD screen will be set at direct mode A when you turn on the machine. By pressing the " " button, the LED light will turn on. LCD screen enters the stitch group screen automatically. Press the numbered button corresponding to the group of stitches.

  • Page 16: Elongation Button

    FUNCTION BUTTONS Elongation button Group 2-B stitches 58-75 can be elongated up to five times their normal length by pressing the " " button, the LED light will turn on. Combine different stitches in this group : change width or length for a greater variety of stitches. Mirror image button Stitch can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis by pressing the "...

  • Page 17: Selection Buttons

    SELECTION BUTTONS Direct stitch selection and number buttons Memory button Clear button Edit button Direct stitch selection and number buttons Direct stitch selection Press the numbered button to the right of the utility stitch shown when the mode button (FUNC) is set at the direct mode (1-A).

  • Page 18: Memory Button

    SELECTION BUTTONS Memory button Press the " " button to enter the memory mode. Select up to 8 memories for storing combinations of characters and decorative stitches. Up to 20 stitches can be combined in each memory. "­" Use the stitch width "+" and button to scroll through the sequence memorized.

  • Page 19: Getting Ready

    CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE Connecting the machine Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the machine is conforming to your electrical power. Place the machine on a stable table. 1.

  • Page 20: Turn Machine On/ Off

    TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF Turn on the machine Press the right side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine, the power switch is ON (" I "). The lamp comes on when the machine is turned Turn off the machine When you are finished using the machine, turn it...

  • Page 21: Understanding The Lcd Screen

    UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN Stitch Single needle Auto-lock Mirror Needle up position Group mode Bobbin winding Suggested presser foot and identification letter Stitch Sound on/off Stitch length Tension Needle position Reverse Twin needle Needle down position Group mode Auto-stop Suggested presser foot and identification letter Stitch number Stitch...

  • Page 22: Lcd Screen Brightness Control

    UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN Elongation Auto-stop Mirror Bobbin winding Stitch Stitch number Single needle Magnification Sound on/off Tension Needle up position Stitch width Suggested presser foot Stitch length and identification letter Memory Stitch to edit Memory group Bobbin winding Number of current unit Tension Total number of unit Mirror...

  • Page 23: Winding The Bobbin

    WINDING THE BOBBIN Note: Due to the independent bobbin winder motor, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. Follow the steps for "Winding The Bobbin" except place the thread for the bobbin through the thread guide opening not in use being careful not to tangle thread. Bobbin winding 1.
  • Page 24 WINDING THE BOBBIN 3. Bring the hinged thread guide up and forward into the upright position. 4. Place the thread through the thread guide above the spool of thread from back to front. 5. Place the thread through the appropriate thread guide opening for the spool pin that is being used.
  • Page 25 WINDING THE BOBBIN 8. Push the bobbin winder switch to the left. 9. Press the bobbin winding button. 10.When the bobbin winder switch is pushed to the left and bobbin winder button is pressed, the LCD screen will display the animation of the bobbin winding.

  • Page 26: Inserting The Bobbin

    INSERTING THE BOBBIN Attention: Turn power switch OFF ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. Press the needle position button to raise the needle before inserting or removing the bobbin. 1. Open the hinged cover. 2. It is important to be sure that the bobbin is turning in a clockwise direction (arrow).
  • Page 27 INSERTING THE BOBBIN 5. Pull the bobbin thread through the metal hook using a clockwise motion. 6. Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch. Insert the bobbin case fully into the shuttle race and release the latch. 7. Close the hinged cover. GETTING READY...

  • Page 28: Upper Threading

    UPPER THREADING Threading the upper thread Note: It is important to thread the machine correctly. Improper threading could result in several sewing problems. Before threading the machine, raise the needle to its highest point and raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. 1.
  • Page 29 UPPER THREADING 3. Place the thread through the appropriate thread guide opening for the spool pin that is being used. 4. Guide the thread into the pre-tension thread guide pulling the thread through the pre- tension spring as illustrated. 5. Pull the thread downward from the thread guide. 6.
  • Page 30 UPPER THREADING 8. Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide and then through the thread guide above the needle. 9. Insert the end of the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back or use the needle threader to thread the needle.

  • Page 31: Using The Needle Threader

    UPPER THREADING Using the needle threader Attention: Turn power switch to the OFF position ("O"). Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. 1. Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right.

  • Page 32: Using The Thread Net

    UPPER THREADING Using the thread net If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a net to the spool before using. * Cut the net to match the size of the spool. Thread spool Spool pin Spool cap GETTING READY...

  • Page 33: Raising Up The Lower Thread

    UPPER THREADING Raising up the lower thread 1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole.

  • Page 34: Cutting The Thread

    CUTTING THE THREAD Press thread snips after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the threads. Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the threads. Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left side of the face plate and cut using the thread cutter.

  • Page 35: Changing The Presser Foot

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Attaching the presser foot holder Attention: Turn power switch to OFF ( "O" when carrying out any of the following operations! Raise the presser foot bar (a). Position the presser foot holder (b) in place and attach as illustrated.

  • Page 36: Type Of Presser Foot Chart

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Type of presser foot chart (twin needle is shown below, suggesting opportunities for more creativity) PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION NEEDLE PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION NEEDLE Satin stitch sewing, General sewing, Decorative stitching. Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Standard presser Fagoting, etc.

  • Page 37: Two-Step Presser Foot Lifter

    CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Two-step presser foot lifter 1. The presser foot lever raises and lowers the presser foot. 2. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work. GETTING READY...

  • Page 38: Dual Feed System (Dfs)

    DUAL FEED SYSTEM (DFS) The DFS system feeds fabrics from the top and bottom simultaneously, ensuring that the fabric layers feed evenly. Use this when sewing checked, striped or plaid fabrics, as well as quilt layers. It is also helpful when sewing lightweight or difficult-to-handle fabrics such as silk or rayon, as the DFS system prevents puckering.

  • Page 39: To Disengage The Dfs System

    DUAL FEED SYSTEM (DFS) To disengage the DFS system Raise the presser foot. Pull down DFS mechanism and swing it to the rear to disengage. Push DFS mechanism up. Fabric positioning Place fabric flat on top of needle plate and position the fabric under presser foot.

  • Page 40: Sewing Basics

    STITCH CHART On the chart below, the portion marked in gray shows a single unit of each stitch. Stitches Group 1-A 10 Stitches (Direct Selection) Group 2-B 93 Stitches Group 3-C 25 Stitches SEWING BASICS...
  • Page 41 STITCH CHART Group 4-D 79 Stitches Alphabets SEWING BASICS...

  • Page 42: Matching Needle/ Fabric/ Thread

    MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11 (70-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, serge, silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton polyester or cotton wrapped polyester. knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. 12-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, Most threads sold are medium size...

  • Page 43: Thread Tension

    THREAD TENSION Tight Loose - To increase the tension, press the button "+" to the next number up. To reduce the tension, press the button "­" to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics.

  • Page 44: Length & Width Adjustment

    LENGTH & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT Stitch width adjusting For a narrower stitch, press the left side of the button "­" . For a wider stitch, press the right side of button "+". The stitch width can be adjusted between "0.0-9.0". Note: Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.

  • Page 45: Stitch Balance Adjustment

    PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT If decorative stitches, letters, numbers or the manual buttonhole are uneven when sewn on a particular fabric, adjust them with the stitch adjustment dial. Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the dial slightly toward the "+" or " ". ­...

  • Page 46: Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment

    PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT Presser foot pressure controls the amount of pressure placed on the fabric by the presser foot. The presser foot pressure dial is on the top of the face plate, and can be used to adjust the presser foot pressure.

  • Page 47: Useful Functions

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS Reverse Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam. Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches. The machine will sew forward when the button is released. Free arm sewing Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.

  • Page 48: To Raise Or Lower The Feed Dogs

    USEFUL FUNCTIONS To raise or lower the feed dogs With the sewing table off the machine, the feed dog adjustment lever is located at the base of the free-arm in the front of the machine. Sliding the lever to the " "...

  • Page 49: Useful Sewing Tips

    USEFUL SEWING TIPS Sewing corners 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/down button till needle is in down position. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4.

  • Page 50: Selecting Stitches

    SELECTING STITCHES Using the selection buttons Ten of the most frequently used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the selection buttons. Select the desired stitch from those shown on the stitch chart. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected.

  • Page 51: Basic Stitching

    BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches and needle position Changing the needle position This setting can be applied only to stitches 1-4 from Group 1-A, Group 2-B stitches 00-05, 27-29, Group 3-C stitch 00-02, 04, 18 and Group 4-D stitch 50. The pre-set position is "4.5", center position. When you press the "...

  • Page 52: Stretch Stitch

    BASIC STITCHING Stretch stitch Stretch stitches ensure you of a stitch that is strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking. The flexibility of the straight Straight stretch stitch stretch stitch makes it ideal for seaming heavy, knit or easy to ravel fabrics.

  • Page 53: Blind Hem / Lingerie Stitching

    BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH 2.5~6.0 1.0~5.0 3.5~6.0 1.0~3.0 Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics Blind hem for stretch fabrics Blind hem for stretch fabrics Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. 1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side facing up.

  • Page 54: Overcasting Stitches

    OVERCASTING STITCHES Using the adjustable blindhem foot 4.0~6.0 2.0~3.0 1. Change the presser foot to the blindhem foot. 2. Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the blindhem foot. Using the standard presser foot 2.5~4.5 2.0~3.0 1.

  • Page 55: Zipper Insertion

    ZIPPER INSERTION Attention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing with the centered needle position straight stitch only. It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break 1.5~3.0 when sewing other stitches. Inserting a centered zipper 1.

  • Page 56: Inserting A Side Zipper

    ZIPPER INSERTION Inserting a side zipper 1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 3 mm (1/8") 2. Fold the garment back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 3mm (1/8 inch) fold. 3.

  • Page 57: Button Sewing

    BUTTON SEWING 2.5~4.5 1. Select stitch 43 from the Group 2-B to get the button sewing stitch. Remove the presser foot and lower feed dogs. 2. Position the fabric under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the presser foot lever.

  • Page 58: Buttonhole Stitching

    BUTTONHOLE STITCHING Making a one-step buttonhole 30 : For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts Recommended made from thin or medium fabric. For thin or medium fabric. 3.0~7.0 0.3~1.0 32 : For thin or medium fabric. 33 : For horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics. 2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 For suits or overcoats.
  • Page 59 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING 3. Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density. Position the fabric under the presser foot with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the center line on the buttonhole foot. 4.
  • Page 60 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING 6. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. 7. Raise the presser foot and cut thread. To restart the same buttonhole at the beginning, raise the presser foot to return to the starting position.

  • Page 61: Making A Buttonhole On Stretch Fabrics

    BUTTONHOLE STITCHING Note: If the buttonhole lever is in the down position and a stitch other than a buttonhole is selected an animated warning message to raise the lever will appear on the LCD screen when the START/STOP button or foot control is pressed.

  • Page 62: Bar Tack Stitch

    BAR TACK STITCH 1.0~3.0 0.4~1.0 1. Select stitch 44 from the Group 2-B stitches to get the bar tack stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. 2. Extend the button guide plate and set to the desire bartack length. Adjust the stitch width and stitch length to personalize the stitches.

  • Page 63: Bar Tack Stitch

    BAR TACK STITCH 1.0~3.0 0.4~1.0 1. Select stitch 45 from the Group 2-B stitches to get the bar tack stitch. The stitch width and stitch length can be adjusted . Change to the fancy stitch foot "1A". 2. Position the needle at the top edge of the pocket opening.

  • Page 64: Eyelet Stitch

    EYELET STITCH Select for sewing eyelets on belts, doll clothes, heirloom sewing, etc. Select for sewing eyelets on belts, doll clothes, heirloom sewing, etc. 5.0~8.0 1. Select stitch 40 or 41 from Group 2-B stitches to get the eyelet stitch. Attach the fancy stitch foot "1A".

  • Page 65: Darning Stitch

    DARNING STITCH 3.5~9.0 1.5~2.0 1. Select stitch 46, 47 or 48 from Group 2-B stitches to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot "RP". 2. Baste the upper fabric and the reinforcement fabric together. Select the width of the stitch by using the stitch width button.

  • Page 66: To Adjust The Evenness Of Darning Stitch

    DARNING STITCH 5. Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. Pull down the buttonhole lever and position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing.

  • Page 67: Narrow Hemming

    NARROW HEMMING 1.5~3.0 1. Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric. 2. Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot.

  • Page 68: Quilting

    QUILTING Hand-look quilting stitch You can duplicate the look of a hand quilted stitch by using monofilament thread in the needle, 50 to 60 weight cotton thread in the bobbin, and increasing the needle tension. The needle tension and stitch length will need to be determined based on the thickness of the fabrics and batting.

  • Page 69: Attaching The Edge/ Quilting Guide

    ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE 1.0~3.0 Use the edge/quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Loosen the screw at the back of the presser foot ankle just enough to insert the guide in the hole. Secure the guide by tightening the screw. Adjust the bar of the edge/quilting guide to the width from the needle that you desire.

  • Page 70: Decorative Techniques

    CORDING Sew over one, two or three strands of cording to create embellishments or surface texture on all kinds of projects. Pearl cotton, lightweight yarns, embroidery floss, etc, can be used for cording. Single cording To create gathering with the three-groove cording foot, place a single strand of pearl cotton or similar type of cord in the center groove, then place the back end of the cord under the foot.

  • Page 71: Fagoting

    FAGOTING 1. Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. Thin paper Basting 2. Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing.

  • Page 72: Gathering

    GATHERING Gather a single layer of fabric, or, gather one layer while simultaneously attaching it to another fabric using the gathering foot. This foot works best when on light to medium weight fabrics. It is usually necessary to use an alternative sewing technique for gathering heavier fabrics.

  • Page 73: Gathering

    GATHERING Look closely at the gathering foot, and you will notice a slot at the side of the foot. When using the slot, you can gather the bottom layer of the fabric while attaching it to a flat top layer, such as the waistband on a dress bodice. Attach the gathering foot.

  • Page 74: Satin Stitch Sewing

    SATIN STITCH SEWING See Stitch Reference Chart on page 92 for stitch length and stitch width ranges Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a full indentation on the underside which allows dense stitching to pass freely underneath, so fabric feeds smoothly.

  • Page 75: Scallop Stitch

    SCALLOP STITCH Scallop hem 1. Place the fabric right sides together and sew along the edge. 2. Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an allowance of 3mm (1/8 inch) for seaming. Notch the allowance. Wrong side of fabric 3. Turn the fabric over and push out the curved seam to the surface and press flat with iron.

  • Page 76: Smocking

    SMOCKING 1. Use the standard presser foot to sew straight, parallel lines 1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be smocked. 2. Knot the threads at the beginning of the stitch- ing. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly.

  • Page 77: Twin Needle Sewing

    TWIN NEEDLE SEWING 2.0~7.0 With a twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch using two different threads; however make sure that the two threads are of the same weight and quality for balanced stitching. The needle distance of the twin needle can not exceed 5.0mm.

  • Page 78: Twin Needle Sewing

    TWIN NEEDLE SEWING 4. Make sure that you pass one thread to the left and one thread to the right of the thread guide. 5. Select a stitch. Except stitches 27-49 from group 2-B, other stitches can be used with a twin needle.

  • Page 79: Elongation

    ELONGATION 3.0~9.0 0.0~1.0 1. The stitch can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the elongation button. 2. The elongation icon appears on the LCD screen with the elongated image of the selected stitch. 3. Press the elongation button to lengthen the stitch up to 5 times its original size.

  • Page 80: Mirror Image

    MIRROR IMAGE Note: - stitches 30-49 from Group 2-B stitches cannot be mirror imaged. - Mirror imaged stitches can also be combined with other stitches. 1. Press Func and Group 4-D, then select stitch 2. Press the mirror image button. 3.

  • Page 81: Memory Function

    MEMORY FUNCTION Stitches can be combined into sequences and stored for later use. Sequences are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for stitches, such as names, that will be used often. Note: - Multiple stitches selected...

  • Page 82: Adding Stitches Or Letters

    MEMORY FUNCTION 6. Press the desired stitch number. (e.g. 82) (Upper left corner of LCD shows the number of the memory opened- e.g. M2.) 7. The selected stitch displays on the LCD screen and the cursor moves to the second position. 8.

  • Page 83: Editing Stitches

    MEMORY FUNCTION Editing stitches 1. Press the " " button and the number of the memory you wish to edit. Press the stitch width adjustment button to move the cursor to the stitch you wish to edit. 2. Press the " "...

  • Page 84: Recalling And Sewing The Memorized Stitch

    MEMORY FUNCTION Recalling and sewing the memorized stitch 1. Press the " " button to enter the memory mode and then input the number of the memory when the cursor starts flashing. 2. Input the number of the memory you wish to recall or sew. (e.g.

  • Page 85: Appendix

    WARNING FUNCTIONS Warning animation message display Presser foot is not lowered The START/STOP button or reverse button was pressed while the presser foot was in the "UP" position. Lower presser foot lever. BH lever is not lowered The buttonhole or darning stitch was selected and the START/STOP button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised.
  • Page 86 WARNING FUNCTIONS Bobbin thread is almost empty This message is displayed when the bobbin thread is running out. The auto thread cutter is in trouble When using the thread snips, fabric lint in the hook area can cause the machine to jam. Three warning tones will sound and repeated caution pictures (1, 2) will appear on the LCD screen.

  • Page 87: Instruction Animation Message Display

    WARNING FUNCTIONS Instruction animation message display Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left. This message appears when the bobbin winding button is pressed without pushing the bobbin winder stopper to the left. To wind a bobbin, push the bobbin winder stopper to the left and press the bobbin winder button again.

  • Page 88: Warning Beeping Sound

    WARNING FUNCTIONS Warning beeping sound - When operating correctly: 1 beep. - When the memory is full with 20 units of stitch: 3-short beeps. - When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps. - When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 8 seconds short beeps. This means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the handwheel can't move.

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning the LCD screen Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the LCD screen and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 90 MAINTENANCE 2. Open the hinged cover. 3. Remove the bobbin. 4. Remove the needle, presser foot, and presser foot holder. Remove the screws holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. 5. Clean the hook race, feed dogs and bobbin case with a brush.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized retailer. Problem Cause Correction Reference 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 1.Rethread the machine. page 27 2.The thread tension is too tight.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Reference 1.The needle thread tension is too tight. 1.Loosen the thread tension. page 42 2.The needle thread is not threaded 2.Rethread the machine. page 27 correctly. Seam 3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric 3.Choose a needle to match the thread and page 41 puckering...

  • Page 93: Stitch Reference Chart

    STITCH REFERENCE CHART Group 1-A stitch " "-10 Stitches Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual foot 0.0~9.0 0.0~5.0 0.0~9.0 0.0~5.0 0.0~9.0 1.0~3.0 Utility 1.0~8.0 1.0~3.0 stitches 0.0~9.0 0.0~5.0 0.0~9.0...
  • Page 94 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory foot 2.5~9.0 1.0~5.0 2.5~9.0 1.0~5.0 Utility 2.5~9.0 1.0~5.0 stitches 2.5~9.0 1.5~3.0 3.5~9.0 2.0~3.0 Tie-off 0.0~9.0 1.0~5.0 straight stitch Piecing straight 0.0~9.0 1.0~5.0...
  • Page 95 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory foot 3.0~9.0 0.0~1.0 3.0~9.0 0.0~1.0 3.0~9.0 0.0~1.0 3.0~9.0 0.0~1.0 3.0~9.0 0.0~1.0 Satin 3.0~9.0 0.0~1.0 stitches 3.0~9.0 0.0~1.0 3.0~9.0 0.0~1.0 3.0~9.0...
  • Page 96 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Group 3-C stitch " "-25 Stitches Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual foot 0.0~9.0 1.0~5.0 0.0~9.0 1.0~5.0 0.0~9.0 1.0~5.0 4.5~9.0 1.0~2.5 0.0~9.0 1.0~5.0 2.0~9.0 2.5~3.0 2.0~9.0...
  • Page 97 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory foot 3.5~9.0 1.5~3.0 3.5~9.0 1.5~3.0 4.0~9.0 2.0~3.0 4.5~9.0 2.0~3.0 3.5~9.0 1.5~3.0 3.5~9.0 1.5~3.0 4.5~9.0 2.5~3.0 4.5~9.0 2.5~3.0 5.0~9.0 2.5~3.0 3.5~9.0...
  • Page 98 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory foot 3.5~9.0 1.5~3.0 3.5~9.0 1.5~3.0 0.0~9.0 2.0~3.0 3.5~9.0 1.5~3.0 3.5~9.0 1.5~3.0 3.0~9.0 1.5~3.0 3.0~9.0 1.5~3.0 5.0~9.0 2.0~3.0 5.0~9.0 2.0~3.0 5.0~9.0...
  • Page 99 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Block style group " "-97 Stitches Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual foot 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0...
  • Page 100 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual foot 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0...
  • Page 101 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual foot 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ Block style 6.0,8.0 ------...
  • Page 102 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Script style group " "-97 Stitches Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual foot 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0...
  • Page 103 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual foot 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0...
  • Page 104 STITCH REFERENCE CHART Functions Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Stitch Foot Presser Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Twin needle Memory Auto Manual Auto Manual foot 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ 6.0,8.0 ------ Script style 6.0,8.0 ------...
  • Page 108 Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. www.smarterbypfaff.com...

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