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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHING Names of Parts ..........1 Zigzag Stitching ..........19 Foot Storage Compartment .......2 Overcasting .............19 Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box) ..2 Overedge Stitch..........20 Removable Extension Table ......3 Tricot Stitch ............20 Triple Strength Stitch ........21 SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Sewing Buttons ..........22 Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ..4...

  • Page 5: Section I Essential Parts Names Of Parts

    SECTION I ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Guide message window Stitch length dial Zigzag width dial Bobbin winder stopper Bobbin winder spindle Foot storage compartment Flip-top sewing instruction panel Spool holder (large) Spool pin Top cover Thread tension dial Pressure dial Face plate Buttonhole lever Thread cutter...

  • Page 6: Foot Storage Compartment

    Foot Storage Compartment Each presser foot and pocket is lettered for easy identification and storage. To achieve optimum sewing results, use the foot recommended for each sewing technique. Needle case Quilting guide bar Blind stitch hem foot G Rolled hem foot D* Zipper foot E Zigzag foot A Satin stitch foot F...

  • Page 7: Removable Extension Table

    Removable Extension Table Extension Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be removed for free-arm sewing. q Extension table w Free-arm To detach: Draw the table out to the left. To attach: Slide the table on the base and push the table to the right.

  • Page 8: Section Ii Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Machine To The Power Supply

    SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Before connecting the power, make sure the voltage and frequency of your electrical power conform to the machine. Switch off the power, fit the nonreversible plug into the machine socket and plug the machine into the power supply.

  • Page 9: Additional Clearance

    Additional Clearance The presser foot can be raised higher for additional clearance. Pressure Dial The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to “2” for appliques. Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine fabrics.

  • Page 10: To Snap On And Snap Off The Presser Foot

    To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot CAUTION: Turn the power switch off before replacing the presser foot. To snap off Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the presser foot. Press the red button on the back of the foot holder.

  • Page 11: Reverse Stitch Button

    Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine sews backwards. Seam Guide Line The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the left needle position and the line. The numbers in the front indicate in millimeters. The numbers in the back indicate in inches.

  • Page 12: Changing Needle

    Changing Needle CAUTION: Turn the power switch off before replacing the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle from the clamp. q Needle clamp screw Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.

  • Page 13: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin Horizontal Spool Pin Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder pressing it firmly against the thread spool. q Large spool holder * The small spool holder is used with narrow or small thread spools.

  • Page 14: Threading The Bobbin Winder

    Threading the Bobbin Winder z Draw the thread from the spool. x Guide the thread around the thread guide. q Thread guide c Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. w Bobbin winder thread guide v Pass the thread through the hole in the top of the bobbin from the inside to outside.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the Bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running counter-clockwise. q Bobbin holder x Guide the thread into the notch A on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades.

  • Page 16: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lifter and thread in the order from z to n. z Lead the thread from the spool and pass it through the thread guide.

  • Page 17: Needle Threader

    Needle Threader z Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. q Threader knob x Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, then insert hook into the needle eye.

  • Page 18: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    Drawing Up 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 towards you with your right hand until the needle goes down and continue turning handwheel until the take-up lever is at its highest position.

  • Page 19: Balanced Thread Tension

    Balanced Thread Tension For straight stitch sewing, both needle and bobbin threads will join at the middle of the fabrics. q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric e Needle thread r Bobbin thread To obtain better zigzag stitches, the needle thread tension should be slightly weaker than in the case of straight sewing.

  • Page 20: Pattern Selector Dial

    Pattern Selector Dial Select the pattern by turning the pattern selector dial and the red signal shows the selected pattern. q Pattern selector dial w Red signal * Raise the needle above the fabrics and presser foot when you turn the pattern selector dial.

  • Page 21: Section Iii Basic Sewing Straight Stitch Sewing

    SECTION III BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or straight stitch foot H e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: 1.5–4 t Stitch width: 0 or 6.5 * Use straight stitch foot for exclusively for straight stitching with center needle position.

  • Page 22: Changing The Sewing Directions

    Changing the Sewing Directions Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabric by turning the handwheel. Raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot. Straight Stitching on Heavy Fabrics Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish to start sewing.

  • Page 23: Section Iv Utility Stitching

    SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHING Zigzag Stitching q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 2–5 r Stitch length: 0.5–3 t Stitch width: 1–6.5 Simple zigzag stitch is widely used for overcasting, applique, sewing on buttons, etc. Overcasting q Pattern selector: w Presser foot:...

  • Page 24: Overedge Stitch

    Overedge Stitch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Overedge foot C e Thread tension: 3–7 r Stitch length: S.S. t Stitch width: S.S. Place the edge of the fabric next to the black prong of foot. The wires on this foot prevent light weight fabric from rolling and creating a ridge.

  • Page 25: Triple Strength Stitch

    Triple Strength Stitch q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: S.S. t Stitch width: S.S. This strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are needed to insure comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams.

  • Page 26: Sewing Buttons

    Sewing Buttons q Pattern selector: 2 w Presser foot: Transparent buttonhole foot B e Thread tension: 3–7 r Stitch width: 3–3.5 t Feed dog: Lowered Tape the button over the placement mark. A pin can be placed on top of the foot to from a shank.

  • Page 27: Automatic Buttonhole

    Automatic Buttonhole q Pattern selector: BH w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: 1–5 r Stitch length: 0.5–1 t Stitch width: 4–6.5 * The size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot R.

  • Page 28: Automatic Buttonhole

    n Insert the fabric under the foot. n m , Turn the handwheel one complete turn by your hand. m Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads to the left. , Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the needle at the starting point.

  • Page 29: Manual Buttonhole

    Manual Buttonhole q Pattern selector: BH w Presser foot: Transparent buttonhole foot B e Thread tension: 1–5 r Stitch length: 0.5–1 t Stitch width: 4–6.5 If the diameter of the button is more than 2.5 cm (1˝), a buttonhole must be made manually as follows: z Turn the handwheel toward you to raise z x c...

  • Page 30: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole q Pattern selector: BH w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: 1–5 r Stitch length: 0.5–1 t Stitch width: 4–6.5 * Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of the cord used. * To cut the opening and to reset for sewing the next buttonhole, refer to the instructions on page 24.

  • Page 31: Zipper Application

    Zipper Application q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zipper foot E e Thread tension: 3–6 r Stitch length: 1.5–4 t Stitch width: Attaching the zipper foot (A) To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot to the pin on the right hand side. (B) To sew the right side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot to the pin on the left hand side.
  • Page 32 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 0.4 cm (1/8˝) margin of fabric. q Lower layer w End of the opening e Zipper teeth r 0.4 cm (1/8˝) margin t Upper layer...
  • Page 33 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 1 cm (3/8˝) distance from the basting line. Turn fabric 90 degrees and sew a seam the entire length of the zipper tape.

  • Page 34: Blind Stitch Hemming

    Blind Stitch Hemming q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Blind stitch hem foot G e Thread tension: 2–4 r Stitch length: 1–3 t Stitch width: 2–3 S.S. 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 35: Section V Decorative Stitching Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns

    SECTION V DECORATIVE STITCHING Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns q Pattern selector: 9 - 13 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–1 t Stitch width: 3–6.5 Sew a row of stitches and adjust the thread ten- sion so the needle thread should appear on the reverse side of the fabric.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

    Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance If patterns are uneven when sewing with a par- ticular fabric, adjust them with the feed balance dial. After sewing with an altered dial setting, you must reset the dial to [ (A) When patterns are compressed, correct by turning the dial in the direction of “...

  • Page 37: Quilting

    Quilting q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3–6 r Stitch length: 1.5–4 t Stitch width: y Quilting guide bar Attaching the quilting guide bar The quilting guide bar is helpful when sewing parallel, evenly spaced rows of stitching. Insert the quilting guide bar into the opening and slide the quilting guide bar to the position according to the desired space between seams.

  • Page 38: Pin Tucking

    Pin Tucking q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Blind stitch hem foot G e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch length: 1.5–3 t Stitch width: S.S. Fold a fabric wrong side together and Lower the needle into the fabric 0.1 – 0.2 cm (1/16˝) inside the folded edge.

  • Page 39: Shell Tuck

    Shell Tuck q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: 6–8 r Stitch length: 2–3 t Stitch width: 5–6.5 Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold and stitch on the bias. When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric.

  • Page 40: Applique

    Applique q Pattern selector: w Presser foot: Satin stitch F e Thread tension: 1–4 r Stitch length: 0.5–1 t Stitch width: 3–5 y Foot pressure: 1 − 2 Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique.

  • Page 41: Twin Needle

    Twin Needle q Pattern selector: 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A (patterns 1 and 2) or Satin stitch foot F (patterns 4, 9, 10, 12 and 13) e Thread tension: 2–6 r Stitch width: 0–2.5 Adjust the stitch length as indicated on the guide...

  • Page 42: Section Vi Care And Maintenance

    SECTION VI CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. Cleaning the Hook Race Clean the hook area at least once a month. Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine. Remove the needle and presser foot. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than as explained in this section.

  • Page 43: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Condition Cause Reference The machine does not 1. Threads have been caught in hook mechanism. See Page 38 run smoothly and is 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See Page 38 noisy. The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page 12 breaks.
  • Page 44 Condition Cause Reference Seam Puckering. 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 15 2. The needle thread is not threaded correctly. See Page 12 3. The needle is too heavy for the cloth being See Page 8 sewn.
  • Page 48 753-800-520q (EN)

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