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ESSENTIAL PARTS .......................................................................... 2
Names of Parts ............................................................................................... 2
Standard Accessories ..................................................................................... 3
For free arm sewing ........................................................................................ 4
To Store Foot Control ...................................................................................... 4
Extension Table ............................................................................................... 4
GETTING READY TO SEW ............................................................... 4
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ................................................ 4
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................................................... 5
Up/Down Needle Position Button .................................................................... 5
Sewing Light .................................................................................................... 5
Pressure Adjusting Lever ................................................................................ 6
To Snap On and Snap Off the Presser Foot ................................................... 6
Dropping the Feed Dogs ................................................................................. 6
To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder ............................................................ 7
Persser Foot Lifter ........................................................................................... 7
Reverse Stitch Button ..................................................................................... 7
Seam Guide Line ............................................................................................ 7
Changing Needles ........................................................................................... 8
Thread and Needle Chart ............................................................................... 8
Wind the thread on the bobbin ........................................................................ 9
Winding the Bobbin ......................................................................................... 9
Inserting the Bobbin ...................................................................................... 10
Threading the Machine ................................................................................. 11
To Use Needle Threader ............................................................................... 11
Drawing UP Bobbin Thread ........................................................................... 12
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ................................................................ 13
Auto-tension ............................................................................................. 13
Manual Needle Thread Tension ................................................................ 13
Pattern Selector Dial ..................................................................................... 14
Zigzag Width Control ..................................................................................... 14
Stitch Length Dial .......................................................................................... 14
Variable Needle Position ............................................................................... 14
BASIC SEWING ............................................................................... 15
Changing the Sewing Directions .................................................................... 15
Straight Stitch Sewing .................................................................................... 15
Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ............................................................ 15
UTILITY STITCHING ....................................................................... 16
Overedge Stitch ............................................................................................. 16
Zigzag Stitching ............................................................................................. 16
Tricot Stitch .................................................................................................... 16
Overcasting .................................................................................................... 16
Triple Strength Stitch ...................................................................................... 17
Outline Stretch Stitch ..................................................................................... 17
Sewing Buttons .............................................................................................. 18
Automatic Buttonhole ..................................................................................... 19
To repeat buttonhole sewing .......................................................................... 20
Manual Buttonhole ......................................................................................... 21
Corded Buttonholes ....................................................................................... 22
Zipper AppIication .......................................................................................... 23
Rolled Hem .................................................................................................... 25
Blind Stitch Hemming ..................................................................................... 26
DECORATIVE STITCHING .............................................................. 27
Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns ................................................................... 27
Stretch Stitch Patterns ................................................................................... 27
Quilting ........................................................................................................... 28
Smocking ....................................................................................................... 28
Pin Tucking ..................................................................................................... 29
Shell Tuck ....................................................................................................... 29
Applique ......................................................................................................... 30
Fagoting ......................................................................................................... 30
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance .................................................................... 31
Patch Work ..................................................................................................... 31
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE ............................................................. 32
Cleaning the Hook Race ................................................................................ 32
Cleaning the Bobbin Holder ........................................................................... 32
Trouble Shooting ............................................................................................ 33
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ESSENTIAL PARTS ................2 BASIC SEWING ................15 Names of Parts ....................2 Changing the Sewing Directions ..............15 Standard Accessories ..................3 Straight Stitch Sewing ..................15 For free arm sewing ..................4 Sewing from the Edge of Thick Fabric ............15 To Store Foot Control .................. -
Page 2: Essential Parts
ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Pattern selector dial 21 Speed setting lever 11 Thread take-up lever 31 Extra spool pin mounting hole Stitch length dial 22 Balance wheel 12 Face plate 32 Carrying handle Pattern indicating window 23 Feed balance dial 13 Thread cutter 33 Bobbin winder spindle Zigzag width control... -
Page 3: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories The accessories can be stored in the ex- tension table. Pull the lid to open the ac- cessory storage. A. Zigzag foot (set on the machine) Quilter C. Overedge foot Screwdriver D. Hemmer foot Additional spool pin E. Zipper foot Seam ripper B. -
Page 4: For Free Arm Sewing
Extension Table GETTING READY TO SEW The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. For free arm sewing Remove the extension table by pulling it sideway. Lamp switch Power switch Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply After turning ´´OFF ´´... -
Page 5: Controlling Sewing Speed
Up/Down Needle Position Button Pres this button to bring the needle up or down. If the needle is up, it will go down to the lowest position by pressing this button. If the needle is down, it will go up to the highedt position by pressing this button. Use this button when: - picking up the bobbin thread (see page 12). -
Page 6: Pressure Adjusting Lever
Open face plate Dropping the Feed Dogs Pressure adjusting lever 3(Ordinary sewing) Drop feed lever is located underneath of free arm bed. To raise the feed dogs,push the lever to the direction of arrow as illustrated. Pressure Adjusting Lever The pressure adjusting lever should be set at ´´3 ´´ for regular sewing. Reduce the pressure to ´´2 ´´... -
Page 7: To Detach And Attach The Foot Holder
To Detach and Attach the Foot Holder To Attach To Detach Align the hole in the foot holder with the Remove the thumb screw by turning threaded hole in the presser bar and fit the foot the screw counter- clockwise with holder screw into the hole. -
Page 8: Changing Needles
Thread and Needle Chart Changing Needles Raise the needle by turning the balance wheel toward you and lower Needle Size Fabrics Threads the presser foot. 9 (65) Light Crepe de Chine, Voile Fine Silk Turn off the power switch. weight Lawn, Organdy, Georgette, Fine Cotton 11 (75) -
Page 9: Wind The Thread On The Bobbin
Winding the Bobbin Ordinary Spool Small Spool Additional Spool Pin Horizontal Spool Pin Removing the Bobbin The additional spool pin is used to wind extra Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the Gently slide the hook cover plate release button to bobbins without unthreading the machine. -
Page 10: Inserting The Bobbin
Inserting the Bobbin Guide the thread into the notch A on Continue to draw the thread lightly Pull out about 15 cm (6´´) of thread Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder the front side of the bobbin holder. until the thread slips into notch B. and attach the hook cover plate. -
Page 11: Threading The Machine
Threading the Machine Firmly draw the Slide the Lead the thread from the Guide the thread thread from the thread from around the bottom spool and pass it through Raise take-up lever to its highest right to the left over the left behind the thread guide. -
Page 12: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread
Drawing UP Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot and hold the needle Press the Up/Down needle position button Pull 15 cm (6´´) of both threads back and thread lightly with your left hand. twice to pick up the bobbin thread. under the presser foot. -
Page 13: Balancing Needle Thread Tension
Balancing Needle Thread Tension Auto-tension Manual Needle Thread Tension This machine features an "AUTO" tension setting, which covers a Manual tension adjustment may be required depending on the sewing materials, wide range of sewing condition. layers of fabric and other sewing condition. Set the thread tension dial at "AUTO"... -
Page 14: Pattern Selector Dial
Pattern Selector Dial Zigzag Width Control Variable Needle Position Stitch Length Dial Higher the number, wider the stitch The higher the number, the longer the When pattern number 13 is selected, Turn the pattern selector dial to select width. stitch length. You can select the you can move the needle position the desired pattern. -
Page 15: Basic Sewing
BASIC SEWING Machine Setting Straight Stitch Sewing Raise the presser foot and position For fastening the ends of seams, The threads are cut the proper length the fabric next to a stitching guide line press the reverse stitch button and for starting the next seam. -
Page 16: Utility Stitching
UTILITY STITCHING Machine Setting Machine Setting Zigzag Stitching Overcasting Simple zigzag stitching is widely used Finish a raw edge of the fabric with for overcasting, appliqueing, sewing the zigzag stitch to prevent fraying. on buttons etc. Place the raw edge next to the black guide on the foot and start sewing. -
Page 17: Triple Strength Stitch
Triple Strength Stitch The stitch is sewn with two stitches Machine Setting forward and one stitch backward This strong, durable stitch is recom- forming a seam that does not rip easily. mended where both elasticity and strength are needed to insure comfort Garments should be basted for fitting and durability. -
Page 18: Sewing Buttons
Machine Setting Sewing Buttons Drop the feed dog and unthread the needle. Adjust the stitch width to match the A pin can be placed on the foot to Draw the needle thread needle swing with the span o f the form a shank. -
Page 19: Automatic Buttonhole
Automatic Buttonhole Machine Setting * The size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the automatic buttonhole foot (R). * The button holder of the foot takes a button size up to 2.5 cm (1´´) in diameter. * Make a test buttonhole on a sample Note: There should be no gap Raise the needle and the presser bar. -
Page 20: To Repeat Buttonhole Sewing
To repeat buttonhole sewing. After buttonhole sewing is finished, push Select pattern number 1 ( ) by turning the pattern selector dial Raise the foot and remove the fabric. Cut the threads leaving a 10 cm (4") tails. Pull the the buttonhole lever up as far as it will toward 1. -
Page 21: Manual Buttonhole
Machine Setting Raise the needle and presser bar. Attach the buttonhole foot B. Select the pattern BH. The manual buttonhole is used also for sewing a buttonhole at the edge of an outlet seam of collars or waist belts. Manual Buttonhole A buttonhole longer than 2.5 cm (1") can be sewn by manual buttonhole, using the foot B. -
Page 22: Corded Buttonholes
Machine Setting Remove the fabric from the Depress the foot control gently With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the machine and cut the sewing and sew the buttonhole. filler cord on the cord spur at the back of threads. The buttonhole will be sewn over the buttonhole foot. -
Page 23: Zipper Appiication
Machine Setting End of opening Wrong side 0.2 to 0.3 cm of fabric Top side of (1/8´´) Groove fabrics Prepare your fabric. To Attach the Zippar Foot: To Sew : 1. Put the top sides of the fabric * Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the Fold back the left seam allowance. - Page 24 Basiting stitch Basiting stitch Move the zipper foot to the left pin. Stop about 5 cm (2´´) from the top of the zipper. Then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of Guide the edge of the foot along the zipper teeth Lower the needle slightly into the fabric, raise the the seam making sure the fold is even.
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Page 25: Rolled Hem
Machine Setting Rolled Hem Make a double 0.25 cm (1/8´´) fold Lower the needle into the fabric at the Lower the needle into the fabric and approximately 8 cm (3´´) in length. point where sewing is to begin, then lift the hemmer foot. Insert the folded lower the hemmer foot. -
Page 26: Blind Stitch Hemming
Machine Setting Position the fabric on the machine so Turn the guide screw and move the that the needle just pierces the folded sliding guide next to the folded edge. part of the fabric when the needle Sew guiding the folded edge along the comes over to the extreme left side. -
Page 27: Decorative Stitching
DECORATIVE STITCHING Machine Setting Machine Setting Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns Stretch Stitch Patterns Sew a row of stitches and adjust the thread tension so the needle thread should Stitch length of the automatic patterns (No. 14 to 23) are preset, so you need appear on the reverse side of the fabric. -
Page 28: Quilting
Smocking Machine Setting With the stitch length control at "4" and 1 cm (3/8´´ ) tension dial at "1", sew straight lines 1 cm (3/8") apart across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along the edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. -
Page 29: Pin Tucking
Pin Tucking Machine Setting Fold the fabric with wrong sides together on the foldline. Position the fabric so that the needle Sew guiding the folded edge along pierces 0.1 to 0.2cm(1/16´´) inside of the sliding guide. folded part and lower the presser foot. Press the pin tucks to one side. -
Page 30: Applique
Fagoting Machine Setting Fold under 1.5 cm (1/2´´) on each fabric edge and press. Pin the two edges to a piece of paper 0.3 cm (1 /8´´) apart. Sew slowly guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded edge on each side. -
Page 31: Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance
Patch Work Machine Setting Seam two layers of the fabric with the right side together. Open the fabric and sew the pattern over the seam line on the right side of the fabric. 0.5 ~ 1.5 Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance The sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary depending on the sewing condition, such as... -
Page 32: Care Of Your Machine
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE This machine never needs oiling but the bobbin area and hook race should be cleaned after completion of every garment. Do not store the machine in an area of high humidity, near a radiator or in direct sunlight. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and neutral soap. -
Page 33: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Condition Cause Reference 1. Threads have been caught in hook mechanism. The machine does not See Page 32 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. run smoothly and is See Page 32 noisy. The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page 11 breaks. - Page 34 Condition Cause Reference Seam Puckering. 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 13 2. The needle thread is not threaded correctly. See Page 11 3. The needle is too heavy for the cloth being sewn. See Page 8 4.
- Page 35 I n s t r u c t i o n B o o k MODEL JL 300...
- Page 36 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
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