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INSTRUCTION BOOK
9060 9600 9960
A STITCH AHEAD OF THE TIMES
TOYOTA
sevving machines

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK 9060 9600 9960 A STITCH AHEAD OF THE TIMES TOYOTA sevving machines...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BWE-NEUTRAL BROWN-LIVE (OR ACTIVE) As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug - PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: The earth plug pin is unnesessary.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. NAME AN9 FUNCTION OF PARTS 2. ACCESSORIES 3. BEFORE SEWING .4-10 A. Converting machine B. Connecting Foot Controller and Power Cord C. Changing Needie D. Changing Foot E. Winding Bobbin F. Lower Threading G. Upper Threading H.
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  • Page 5: Name An9 Function Of Parts

    NO. 16 Adjuster is available for only 6. Presser Foot Thumb Screw model 9600. 9960, and 2221. To set presser foot holder. 7. Needle Plate For smooth feeding to aid sewing. 8. Plastic Plate You can see the rest quantity of lower thread.
  • Page 6: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Accessory may differ from country to country. Buttonhole Foot Needles Twin Needles Ball Point Needle Regular Needle No. 16 No. 14 No. 11.. Straight Stitch Foot For stretch fabrics such as knits, jersey materials, etc., use blue shank Bali-point Needle to get better stitch performance.
  • Page 7: Before Sewing

    3. BEFORE SEWING A. Converting Machine For flat-bed use For free arm use Take it off and the machine is used as a free-arm model. Free-arm is convenient to sew or embroilder, trous- ers, sleeves, cuffs of T-shirts, blouses, etc. Do vice- versa of above steps to attach extension table.
  • Page 8: Connecting Foot Controller And Power Cord

    B. Connecting Foot Controller and Power Cord Conect foot controller and power cord. Before pluggIng In, be sure voltage of machIne conforms to your electrIcal power supply. Always unplug machIne when not In use. Be careful not to drop foot controller. Switch on machine and turn on Sewing light.
  • Page 9: Changing Foot

    Do not use bent or blunt needles. Using defective or worn needles not only causes stitch skipping, breakage of needles or snapping of thread; it also can damage hook and needle plate. D. Changing Foot Baise presser foot lifter. Bring needle to highest position.
  • Page 10: Winding Bobbin

    E. Winding Bobbin (1) Pull up spool pin. (2) Put spool on spool pin. Draw thread from spool pin through thread guide as following number CD (3) Wind thread clockwise around bobbin several times. (4) Push in bobbin as far as it will go. (5) Push bobbin towards hardwheel and press down foot controller.
  • Page 11: Lower Threading

    F. Lower Threading Removing bobbin Slide plastic plate towards you and take out bob. bin with your finger or cleaning brush with bobbin extractor attached. Inserting bobbin (1) Insert bobbin into bobbin case with thread end in direction of arrow. (2) After pulling end of thread in direction of arrow hook it on right cut.out of bobbin case.
  • Page 12: Upper Threading

    Upper Threading Raise presser foot. Set take-up lever to highest position by turning handwheel towards you. Thread by following steps: 1) Lead thread from spool, hook it onto guide and pass it between guide and guide ~ . 2) Draw thread to the front and into either slit of thread tension unit 3) Hook thread onto guide @ and pull it up to insert into spring.
  • Page 13: Drawing Up Lower Thread

    H. Drawing Up Lower Thread Holding end of upper thread with left hand, and keeping it slack, turn handwheel towards you. When needle goes down and returns pull upper thread lightly and lower thread will come out in a loop. Do not pull upper thread too hard as this may bend needle.
  • Page 14: Function Of Device

    B. Zigzag Width Dial E. Adjuster @ Is available for only model 9600, 9960, and 2221. Set dial at required number. Larger the num- ber, wider the stitch. C. Stitch Length Dial Set dial according to stitch size required.
  • Page 15: Needle Position Control

    F. Needle Position Control When pattern 7 is selected and the manual stitch width dial is activated, you can move the needle between center and left needle positions. Use general purpose foot. G. Drop Feed Lever CID -666_ Push lever towards you. Engage feed- ing for normal sewing ..
  • Page 16: Pattern Setting

    PATTERN SETTING FOOT LENGTH WIDTH SELECTOR 0 0 0 <1:0 ll.Z 0.3-1 3.5-6.5 IW#NW 0.5-4 1-6.5 IIAVII\WlI\~ 3.5-6.5 ----- 1.5-4 ====== " " " 0.5-1 3.5-6.5 \. I \. I \. " 1.5-4 JlJl 3.5-6.5 0.5-1 3.5-6.5 "'" YVVY 1.5-4 0.5-1 3.5-6.5 3.5-6.5...
  • Page 17: Fabric. Thread And Needle Table

    FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE THREAD NEEDLE CoUon FABRIC REMARKS European U.S. Size European Mercerized Covered Point 15xl CoUon CoUon Polyester, Style Silk, Nylon VERY SHEER; Lace, 65-70 Regular Loosen Silk upper Voile, Chiffon, Nylon tension SHEER; Blouse Crepe, 50-70 Silk 65-70 Regular...
  • Page 18: Straight Sewing

    STRAIGHT SEWING Set machine as shown. A. Trial Sewing Place fabric under loot. Position needle at starting point and lower foot. Leave end of thread about 10-15cm. To reinforce seam at beginning, sew in reverse to edge 01 labric by pushing reverse button. Press reverse button as far as It will go.
  • Page 19: Thread Tension Adjustment

    Draw fabric to left when sewing is finished. Cut threads with thread cutter behind presser bar. "' B. Thread Tension Adjustment Upper tension Test stitch performance on a scrap of material you are goi ng to use. With correct tension upper and lower threads ••••••...
  • Page 20: Zigzag Sewing

    ZIGZAG SEWING Set machine as shown. Teflon-caated foot gives smoother feeding on vinyl-coated or leather materials. Optional accessory. 1-6.5 0.5-4 thread-tension for zigzag stitching Better-looking zigzag stitching requires less upper tension than straight stitching. Loosen upper ten- sion slightly. For thin fabric or the fabric easy to be wrinkled, place a piece of paper underneath which gives neater finish.
  • Page 21: Elastic Sewing

    ELASTIC SEWING Use ball point needle to get beller stitch performance. Use regular needle NO. 9.11 if using ball "'~ '" '" point needle. '" '" Reverse straight slilch Use reverse straight stitch when seaming knits, jer- Ball point seys and other elastic materials. Needle .•..•..•.
  • Page 22: Making Buttonholes

    10. MAKING BUTTONHOLES Make a test buttonhole in a piece of material you are working with and check satin stitch spacing. Use slightly loose tension on top for neater finish. Determining length (For not stretch fabrics) Measure diameter and thickness of button and add O.3cm (Vs") for bar tack.
  • Page 23 Bar lacking: Change pattern to ( and sew 5-6 stitches. +3 _ • • [I ) RighI side: Change pattern to ( and sew right side until it reaches first bar tack. Quick finish: To prevent unstitching, set pattern selector at ( : ) and proceed for a few stitches. Cutting buttonholes Stick a needle through bar tacks to prevent over.
  • Page 24 Turning dial counter-clockwlse closes right side and opens left side. This dial can simultaneously adJusf stretch stitch balance. Therefore please refer to page 23 when you move this dial. Buttonhole balance control dial is available for only model 9600, 9960 and 2221. -21-...
  • Page 25: Overcasting

    OVERCASTING Overcasting prevents edge of fabric from fraying and produces neat finish. 5-6.5 1.5-2.5 For thick material < Sew carefully, guiding right edge of fabric along cloth guide of foot. Overcasting for elastic materials ." Use ball point needle to get better stitch performance.
  • Page 26: Stretch Stitching

    This dial can simultaneously adjust left and right side balance of buttonhole. Therefore please refer page 21 when you move this dial. Stretch stitch adjuster Is available lor only modle 9600, 9960 and 2221. -23-...
  • Page 27: Overlocking

    13. OVERLOCKING Overlocking stitch sews a seam and overcasts edge at the same time. fabric 5-6.5 This pattern is suitable for thin jersey material. Use ball point needle to get better stitch performance. +o.1cm Set machine as shown. Ball point 5-6.5 Needle This pattern is suitable for thick jersey materials.
  • Page 28: Blind Hem Stitching

    14. BLIND HEM STITCHING Used for hemming skirts, trousers, suits, etc., without stitches showing on right side of material. For elastic materials, use pattern ({ 1.5-4 •••••••••••••• Fold material as shown ( wrong side), and @ ... place it under foot. for thick materials.
  • Page 29: Mending

    MENDING Mending a rip .•:" Sew middle of tear first then sew on either side. A piece of gauze can be placed underneatr. for reinforcement. 4-6.5 Patching Place patch over worn part. Sew along edge of patch on right side. Trim away worn part close to seam on wrong side.
  • Page 30: Zipper Sewing

    16. ZIPPER SEWING Set machine as shown. Used for dresses, blouses skirts, trousers, bags, etc. By using the special zipper foot, zipper sewing can be easily done. ..a...a..a.. (1) With right sides together, tack along seam line O.3cm ('Ia") of the opening (2) Open the tacked seam and pull out the lower material O.3cm (Va").
  • Page 31: Roll Hemming

    17. ROLL HEMMING Set machine as shown. 1.5-2.5 With Straight Slitch Raise presser foot lifter. Sew twice at O.5cm (Vs") from edge. Draw out work and leave about 10cm (4") of thread. Place material under presser foot. Guide edge into ell: the scroll.
  • Page 32: Attaching Elastic

    18. ATTACHING ELASTIC " " 3.5-6.5 Prepare elastic band 4-6cm (1V,"-2V,") longer than required length. Leave elastic 2-3cm(1") out of material, then pin ,-'.'-. it on material at several points. :;:;.;.;. :.;.:.:-:-;. :::~.~-: . .,>:-::::' : ' : :: Sew 5-7 stitches with stitch length 0 at beginning. Re-set stitch length.
  • Page 33: Lapped Seam Sewing

    LAPPED SEAM SEWING .•..•..•. Place one piece over another. non-fray fabrics easy to fray fabrics Sew over lapped part from right side. QUILTING Baste layers of material to prevent them from slip- ping out as you sew. Draw first line on padding and sew. Sew following seam of first line with guide.
  • Page 34: Applique Work

    21. APPLIQUE WORK Set machine as shown. 2.5-6.5 0.4-2 Draw design on material to be used as an applique and cut it out. Place cut-out on base material and baste it. Sew around outline with zigzag stitch adjusting stitch length and width according to shape and size of cut.out and type of base material.
  • Page 35: Embroidery

    22. EMBROIDERY Remove foot, foot holder and holder screw. To avoid lower thread being pulled up, reduce up- per thread tension. 0-6.5 .•..•..•. For good embroidery, it is important to use correct needles and thread. Needle Thread Use thin embroidery silk for upper thread, and a thinner silk of same kind and colour for lower NO.9 120~1 00...
  • Page 36: Twin Needle Sewing

    23. TWIN NEEDLE SEWING Stitching with two threads with different two colours is attractive and enjoyable. Twin needle threading Thread in the same way as normal threading (see- CID • page 9) except at the points (J) . CID. separate threads at right and left slits. pass threads separately to right and left guides.
  • Page 37: Pin Tucking

    24. PIN TUCKING Use sheer material and tighten lower thread a little. ..•..•...•. Attach quilting guide. Mark first line with pencil or tailor's chalk and sew. From second line, sew following seam of first line with guide . • Interval between seams can be adjusted by mov- .ing guide in direction of arrow.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Your new machine requires regular cleaning and oiling for satisfactory performance. A machine which is used for a few hours a day needs to be cleaned and oiled once a month. Un- plug machine before cleaning or oiling. A. Cleaning Feed Dog and Hook. Disassembling bobbin case (for cleaning)
  • Page 39 Oiling Apply a few drops of oil around face of hook and to center hole. After oiling, wipe with a piece of cloth. Assembling bobbin case Reverse procedure used for disassembling bobbin case. Tighten screw firmly . •• • -36-...
  • Page 40: Oiling Under Top Cover And Face Cover

    • B. Oiling Under Top Cover And Face Cover Open face cover and apply one drop of oil to lubricating points indicated by arrows. Be careful not to apply too much oil or it may stain your material and cause some sewing difficulty. After oiling, run machine for 1-2 minutes to allow oil to penetrate to every part.
  • Page 41: Changing Light Bulb

    Changing Light Bulb Unplug machine. Open face cover. Unscrew bulb counter-clockwise to remove it. Install new bulb. Plug in machi~e. Bulbs can be purchased at your nearest dealer. While not in use make sure your machine is unplugged. -38-...
  • Page 42: Trouble Chart

    TROUBLE CHART Correct Operation Probable Cause Trouble Not plugged in properly. Machine does not sew Power supply switch is not on. P.35 Thread is stuck in the hook groove. Spindle is push to right. P. 37 Top cover is removed. P.
  • Page 43 Improper upper threading. Skipping stitches. Not use a ball point needle to elastic p. 14 and thin fabric. Improper tension. p. 16 Too much oil on the hook. p. 36 Stitches not Upper thread tension too loose. p. 16 locked Improper tension of iower thread.
  • Page 44 A STITCH AHEAD OF THE TIMES TOYOTA sevving machines "TOYOTA" FASHIONS YOUR FUTURE LT~•. AISIN SEIKI CO., Kanya City 448, Japan 950109.111...

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