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  • Page 1 Instruction manual...
  • Page 3 Important safety instructions DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2.
  • Page 4 14. Never place anything on the pedal. 15. Never use the machine if the air vents are blocked, keep the air vents of the machine and the foot pedal free from dust, fusel and leftovers. 16. The machine may only be used with foot pedal type C-8001. 17.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Principal parts of the machine ....................1 Accessories ...........................2 Standard ..............................2 Optional ..............................2 Connecting machine to power source ..................3 Polarized plug information .........................3 Foot Control ...............................3 Sewing table ..........................4 Free arm ..............................4 Winding the bobbin........................5 Inserting the bobbin ........................7 Threading the upper thread ......................8 Using the needle threader ......................10 Replacing the needle ........................11 Matching needle/ fabric/ thread ....................12...
  • Page 6 Zipper insertion ........................40-41 Inserting a centered zipper ........................40 Inserting a side zipper ..........................41 Satin stitch sewing........................42 Gathering .............................43 Smocking .............................44 Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming ........... 45-47 Preparation for embroidering and monogramming .................45 Darning ..............................46 Embroidery ..............................46 Monogramming ............................

  • Page 7: Principal Parts Of The Machine

    Principal parts of the machine 1. Tension dial 2. Reverse/ Auto-stop button 3. Thread cutter 4. Buttonhole lever 5. Auto needle threader 6. Bobbin cover plate 7. Sewing table and accessory box 8. Bobbin winder spindle 9. Number display 10. Stitch width adjustment buttons 11.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories v Standard 1. All purpose foot (T) 2. Zipper foot (I) 3. Buttonhole foot (D) 4. Blind hem foot (F) 5. Satin stitch foot (A) 6. Bobbin (3x) 7. Spool holder (Large) 8. Spool holder (Small) 9. Spool pin felt 10.

  • Page 9: Connecting Machine To Power Source

    Connecting machine to power source Attention: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on ("O"). when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts. Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate is conforming with your mains power.

  • Page 10: Sewing Table

    Sewing table Keep the sewing table horizontal, and pull it in the direction of the arrow. The inside of the sewing table is used as an accessory box. v Free arm Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.

  • Page 11: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin 1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place the spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder. 2. Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide.
  • Page 12 6. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand. 7. Press on the foot control to start winding the bobbin. 8. After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin.Continue filling the bobbin until it is full.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin Attention: Turn the power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. Open the needle plate cover. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).

  • Page 14: Threading The Upper Thread

    Threading the upper thread Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly otherwise sewing problems may result. 1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place the spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.
  • Page 15 3. Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated. 4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the silver discs. 5. Then, down and around the check spring holder. 6. At the top of this movement pass the thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then downwards again.

  • Page 16: Using The Needle Threader

    Using the needle threader Attention: Turn the power switch to the off position ("O"). Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. Pass the thread around the thread guide. Thread guide Press the lever down as far as it goes. The needle threader turns automatically to the threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Needle

    Replacing the needle Attention: Turn the power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the above operations! Change the needle regularly, especially when it shows signs of wear or if it causes problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions.

  • Page 18: Matching Needle/ Fabric/ Thread

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

  • Page 19: Two-Step Presser Foot Lifter

    Two-step presser foot lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work. Note: The needle must always be at the highest position.

  • Page 20: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the presser foot Attention: Turn the power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the below operations! v Removing the presser foot Raise the presser foot. Press the lever and the foot disengages. Lever v Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot holder until the cut-out is directly above the pin.

  • Page 21: To Raise Or Drop The Feed Dogs

    To raise or drop the feed dogs The drop feed lever can be seen on the base at the rear side of the sewing machine. Move the drop feed lever to lower or raise the feed dos. The feed dogs are raised automatically when you start sewing.

  • Page 22: Thread Tension

    Thread tension Basic thread tension setting: "4" To increase the tension, turn the dial up to the next number. To reduce the tension, turn the dial down to the next number. Proper setting of tension is important for good sewing. For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears...
  • Page 23 Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn the dial to the lower number. Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing. Correct thread tension is when a small number of the upper thread appears on the bottom side of fabric.

  • Page 24: Operation Buttons

    Operation buttons 1. Reverse button When the stitches 00-05 are selected, the machine will sew reverse at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed. The machine will sew forward after the button is released. When the stitches 06-19, 29-99 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the reverse button is pressed, then automatically stop.
  • Page 25 Stitch width mode Adjust the width of the stitch using the stitch width adjustment button. Stitch length mode Adjust the length of the stitch using the stitch length adjustment button. 2.1 Sound button Buzzer turn off: Press the sound button for 2 seconds and when you hear the machine delivering a short beep, the sound will be turned off.

  • Page 26: Stitch Chart

    Stitch chart Width(mm) Length(mm) Fuctions Presser Stitch Pattern Foot Reverse Auto-lock Auto Manual Auto Manual 0.0~7.0 0.0~4.5 0.0~7.0 0.0~4.5 0.0~7.0 1.0~3.0 1.0~6.0 1.0~3.0 0.0~7.0 1.5~3.0 0.0~7.0 0.3~1.0 1.0~4.5 2.0~7.0 0.3~1.0 1.0~4.5 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 Utility stitches 3.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0...
  • Page 27 Width(mm) Length(mm) Fuctions Presser Stitch Pattern Foot Reverse Auto-lock Auto Manual Auto Manual 2.5~7.0 1.5~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.5~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.5~3.0 Quilt stitches 2.5~7.0 1.0~4.5 3.0~7.0 1.0~4.5 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.0~7.0 1.0~4.5 3.0~7.0 1.5~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.5~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.5~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~4.5 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0...

  • Page 28: Selecting Stitch

    Selecting stitch Press the mode selection button is set on utility and decorative stitch mode. When the button is set on utility and decorative stitch mode, press stitch length adjustment button "+" or "–" for decade digit between 0~9. When the button is set on utility and decorative stitch mode, press stitch width adjustment button "+"...

  • Page 29: Altering The Stitch Length & Width

    Altering the stitch length & width v Stitch length adjustment button When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length values which will be shown on the LED screen. Press mode selection button to move to the stitch length position.

  • Page 30: Useful Skills

    Useful skills Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project. A trial piece of fabric should be sewn because, depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved.

  • Page 31: Sewing Thin Fabrics

    v Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.

  • Page 32: Sewing Stretch Fabrics

    v Sewing stretch fabrics Baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew without stretching the fabric. Basting stitching v Cutting the thread Bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove the fabric. Guide both threads to the side of the face plate and into the thread cutter.

  • Page 33: Straight Stitch

    Straight stitch Set the pattern as shown in figure. 02 03 Press mode selection button to move to the stitch length position. For a shorten the stitch length, press the " –" stitch length adjustment button. For a longer stitch length, press the "+" stitch length adjustment button.

  • Page 34: Changing The Needle Position

    Changing the needle position Set the pattern as shown in figure. 02 03 The stitch width button is the control for the straight stitch needle position. The pre-set position is "3.5", center position. Press mode selection button to move to the stitch width position.

  • Page 35: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag stitch Set the pattern as shown in figure. 05 06 07 Press mode selection button to move to the stitch width position. The width can be adjusted between "0.0- 7.0" as you press the stitch width adjustment button. The width can be reduced on these patterns. Press mode selection button to move to the stitch length position.

  • Page 36: Stretch Stitch

    Stretch stitch Use this stitch with knitted tricot or other stretchy fabrics. The stitch enables your seam to stretch without breaking the thread. Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. Good for joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitches.

  • Page 37: Sewing Stretch Fabrics And Elastic Tape

    Sewing stretch fabrics and elastic tape When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.

  • Page 38: Overcasting Stitch

    Overcasting stitch Sewing overcasting stitches along the edge of fabric prevent it from fraying. Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the 06 10 fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of the fabric on the right side. 2.0~3.0 2.5~5.0 Needle drop point...

  • Page 39: Blind Hem

    Blind Hem Secure the bottom of skirts and pants with a blind hem, this stitch will sew without stitches showed on the right side of the fabric. 12: Blind hem/lingerie for firm fabrics. 12 14 14: Blind hem for stretch fabrics. 1.0~2.0 2.5~4.0 Note:...

  • Page 40: Buttonhole Stitch

    Buttonhole stitch Buttonholes can be adapted to the size of the button. For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is recommended to use a stabilizer for a better buttonhole finish. 20: For thin or medium fabric 21: For thin or medium fabric 22: For thin or medium fabric 23: For horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics 22 23...
  • Page 41 Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density. Pull the buttonhole lever all the way down and position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. Buttonhole lever Bracket Slightly hold the end of the upper thread and start sewing.
  • Page 42 * Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. 22 23 24 25 26 Raise the presser foot and cut the thread. To sew over the same buttonhole, raise the presser foot (it will return to its original position).

  • Page 43: Making A Buttonhole On Stretch Fabrics

    v Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under the buttonhole foot. Attach the buttonhole foot. Bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves, then tie them there temporarily.

  • Page 44: Bar Tack Stitch

    Bar tack stitch Bar tack stitch is used to reinforce points subject to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. Extend the button holder plate and set to the desire bar tack length. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density.

  • Page 45: Button Sewing

    Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons with 2 or 4 holes cna be attached. Move the drop feed lever to lower the feed dogs. Lowered position Position the work under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot.

  • Page 46: Zipper Insertion

    Zipper insertion This foot can be set to sew on each side of the zipper, the edge of the foot guides the zipper to ensure straight placement. Attention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing stitches 1.5~3.0 straight only. It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns.

  • Page 47: Inserting A Side Zipper

    v Inserting a side zipper Place the right sides of the fabric together. Sew a bottom seam 2cm from the right edge of the zipper bottom stop position. Sew a few stitches in reverse lock. Increase the stitch length to maximum, set the tension below 2 and baste the remaining length of the fabric.

  • Page 48: Satin Stitch Sewing

    Satin stitch sewing Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a full indentation on the 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 underside to allowed easy sewing over the thickness of the stitches form by closely spaced zigzag stitches, and even feeding of the fabric.

  • Page 49: Gathering

    Gathering Ideal for clothing as well as home decor. It works best on thin to medium weight fabrics. Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that the lower thread lies on the underside of the material. Sew a single row (or many rows) of straight stitches.

  • Page 50: Smocking

    Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "smocking". It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to the fabric. Increase the stitch length to maximum, set the 17 18 tension below 2 and basting lines 1cm across the area to be smocked.

  • Page 51: Free Motion Darning, Embroidery And Monogramming

    Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming v Preparation for embroidering and monogramming * Embroider hoop is not included with the machine. Move the drop feed lever to lower the feed dogs. Lowered position Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder.

  • Page 52: Darning

    v Darning First sew around the edges of the hole (to secure the threads). Working from left to right, sew over the hole in a constant and continuous movement. Turn the work by 1/4 and sew over the first stitching moving the work slower over the hole to separate the threads and not form big gaps between the threads.

  • Page 53: Monogramming

    v Monogramming Sew at constant speed, moving the embroidery hoop slowly along the lettering. When the letter is finished secure with reinforcement stitches at the end of the design.

  • Page 54: Quilting

    Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is call "Quilting". The top layer is usually formed by multiple geometrically shaped pieces of materials joined together. v Using the edge/ quilting guide Attaching the edge/ quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire.

  • Page 55: Joining The Pieces Of The Fabric

    v Joining the pieces of the fabric Place the two pieces of fabric with the right 1.0~3.0 side together and sew with the straight stitch. Join the pieces of fabric with a seam allowance of 5mm. Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric.

  • Page 56: Applique

    Applique You can create and applique by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration. Cut out the applique design and baste it on the fabric. 1.0~3.0 3.5~5.0 Sew slowly around the edge of the design. Basting stitching Trim the excess material outside the stitching.

  • Page 57: Fagoting

    Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called "fagoting". It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet.

  • Page 58: Scallop Stitch

    Scallop stitch The wave-shaped repeating pattern, that looks like shells, is called "scalloping". It is used to decorate the collar of blouses and the edges of knitting projects. v Scallop hem Fold the fabric right side together in and sew along the edge.

  • Page 59: Warning Function

    Warning Function v Instruction message display The sewing machine is in trouble The animation message means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle cannot move. Please look through the "Trouble shooting guide" to find the solution.

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    Maintenance Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. v Cleaning the hook If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine.

  • Page 61: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Trouble shooting guide Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer. Problem Cause Correction Reference 1. The machine is not threaded 1. Rethread the machine. correctly.
  • Page 62 Problem Cause Correction Reference 1. The machine is not correctly 1. Check the threading. threaded. 2. The bobbin case is not 2. Thread the bobbin case as Loose threaded correctly. illustrated. stitches 3. Needle/ fabric/ thread 3. The needle size must suit the combination is wrong.
  • Page 63 Problem Cause Correction Reference 1. Poor quality thread. 1. Select a better quality thread. 2. The bobbin case is threaded 2. Remove the bobbin case and Uneven wrong. the thread and reinsert them stitches, correctly. uneven feed 3. Fabric has been pulled on. 3.
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