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HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE
MÁQUINA DE COSER DE USO DOMÉSTICO
INSTRUCTION
INSTRUCCIONES
• Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the
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SP100 Series
Serie SP100

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  • Page 1 SP100 Series Serie SP100 HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE MÁQUINA DE COSER DE USO DOMÉSTICO INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES • Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the instructions. • Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......3 Checking your sewing machine • Accessories ..............5 • Part names ............... 6 • Part names and functions ..........8 • Quick Adviser ..............10 •...

  • Page 3: Before Use (Be Sure To Read This Section Before Use)

    Before use (Be sure to read this section before use) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER – – To reduce the risk of electric shock: •...
  • Page 4 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for “Household Use only”. POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock, this sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fi t in a polarized outlet only one way.

  • Page 5: Checking Your Sewing Machine

    Checking your sewing machine Accessories Make sure that all accessories listed below are found when opening the carton. * Depending on your sewing machine model, some accessories may not be included. The model name is indicated on the back of the sewing machine. „...

  • Page 6: Part Names

    Part names This manual provides descriptions on operating procedures for two sewing machine models. Normally, descriptions will apply to both models; however, descriptions that apply to only one of the models will be indicated with “XXX15C/17CXX” or “XXX15D/17DXX/SuperJ15/ SPJ17XL”. Spool pin Upper thread Quick adviser Thread guide...
  • Page 7 Model XXX15C/17CXX Model XXX15D/17DXX/SuperJ15/ SPJ17XL Thread winding Hollow for carrying spindle (Insert your hand into the hollow when carrying sewing machine) Thread winder guide Presser foot lever Thread cutter Handwheel Main power switch Terminal box Buttonhole adjustment screw Foot controller...

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions The various parts of the sewing machine have the functions described below. Accessory compartment • Pull out the accessory compartment in the direction of the arrow. Presser foot lever • When sewing, lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.
  • Page 9 Handwheel • Use the handwheel to manually raise and lower the needle. Note: Always turn the handwheel toward yourself (in the direction of the arrow). If the handwheel is turned in the opposite direction, the thread may become tangled. Pattern selection dial •...

  • Page 10: Quick Adviser

    Quick Adviser The quick adviser (under the lid on the sewing machine) provides various descriptions such as basic machine operations. z Accessing the Quick Adviser „ For model XXX15C/17CXX Open the lid. Quick Adviser (Stored inside) „ For model XXX15D/17DXX/SuperJ15/SPJ17XL Open the top of the lid toward yourself.

  • Page 11: How To Operate Foot Controller

    How to operate foot controller WARNING Be sure to use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine before connecting the foot controller. Not doing so could cause an injury. „ Operation Press the “  ” side of Insert the power cord connector into the terminal box on the machine.

  • Page 12: Sewing Preparations

    Sewing preparations Connecting the power cord DANGER Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric shock. Hold the power plug to remove or insert into the power outlet. Not doing so could damage the cord and cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
  • Page 13 Memo...

  • Page 14: Winding The Lower Thread

    Note: Winding the lower thread Prepare a specially designed bobbin. Turn off the sewing Pull the spool pin upward. machine. Position the felt, the spool of thread and the spool cap on the spool pin. Main power switch Note: Spool cap The felt is Spool of already inserted...
  • Page 15 WARNING While the bobbin is being wound, do not touch the thread winding spindle or the handwheel. Doing so could cause an injury. Pull the thread from the thread Pass the thread end through the spool, and then hold it with one hole in the bobbin as shown.

  • Page 16: Threading The Lower Thread

    Threading the lower thread Open the bobbin case cover, and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. If the bobbin is incorrectly inserted into the bobbin case, the stitching will not be sewn correctly. Turn off the sewing machine. Main power switch Pull the bobbin case cover toward yourself.
  • Page 17 Pass the thread through A , then B , and then pull the thread to the rear, as shown below. Pull out about 15 cm (6 inch) of thread to the rear of the machine. 15 cm (6 inch) Fit the projections on the bobbin case cover into the race retainer grooves, and then push the bobbin case cover closed.

  • Page 18: Threading The Upper Thread

    Threading the upper thread Turn off the Raise the presser foot lever. sewing machine. Main power switch Presser foot lever Thread guide ( Complete Pass the thread through the presser foot, and then pull Take-up lever out about 15 cm (6 inch) of thread to the rear.
  • Page 19 Turn the handwheel toward Pull up the spool pin. yourself to raise the take-up Position the spool of lever. thread and place the spool cap on to the spool pin. Handwheel Take-up lever Spool cap Spool of thread Felt Spool pin Spool pin ( 1 Pull the thread from the thread spool, and...

  • Page 20: Using The Needle Threader

    Using the needle threader * Equipped only with model XXX17C/17DXX/SuperJ15/SPJ17XL WARNING Before using the needle threader, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. * Use sewing machine needles No. 11/75 to 16/100 with the needle threader. (Needle No 14/90 is included when the sewing machine is purchased.) The needle cannot be threaded if the thread is too thick for the needle.
  • Page 21 z Using the needle threader While fully lowering the needle threader lever, hook the thread on the guide as shown in the diagram. Needle threader lever Guide Fully turn the needle threader lever to the rear, and pull the thread through the needle threader slot.

  • Page 22: Pulling Up The Lower Thread

    Pulling up the lower thread Raise the presser foot lever. Loosely Do not pull the hold the upper thread taut. thread with your left hand, and then turn the handwheel toward yourself one full turn. Lightly pull the upper thread with your left hand to pull up the lower thread.

  • Page 23: Application Of Each Stitch Pattern

    Application of each stitch pattern WARNING Before turning the pattern selection dial, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Do not turn the pattern selection dial while the needle is lowered. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury.

  • Page 24: Changing The Presser Foot

    Changing the presser foot WARNING Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. z Removal Raise the presser foot lever. Turn the handwheel toward yourself to raise the needle.
  • Page 25 z Installation Position the presser foot pin directly below the groove in the presser foot holder. Presser foot holder Groove Presser foot pin Lower the presser foot lever to Presser foot lever secure the presser foot. In order to avoid losing the presser foot, we recommend storing the machine with the needle and the presser foot lowered when it is not being used.

  • Page 26: Changing The Presser Foot Holder

    Changing the presser foot holder WARNING Before changing the presser foot holder, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause injuries. z Removal Raise the presser foot lever. Follow the procedure described in Presser foot “Changing the presser foot”...
  • Page 27 Push up the presser foot holder until it contacts the presser foot Presser foot holder clamp screw. While holding holder clamp screw the presser foot holder in place with your right hand, turn the needle plate screwdriver toward yourself with your left hand to tighten the presser foot holder clamp screw.

  • Page 28: Changing Needles

    Changing needles WARNING Before changing the needle, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Broken needles are dangerous. Be sure to dispose of them in a safe place away from children. Not doing so could cause an injury.

  • Page 29: Relationship Between The Needle, Thread And Fabric, And Adjusting The Thread Tension

    Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension The quality of the sewing finish will improve if the needle and thread are changed to match the type of fabric. Refer to the table below. Thin fabrics Normal fabrics Thick fabrics No.

  • Page 30: Sewing

    Sewing Straight stitching and reverse sewing WARNING Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury. z Straight stitch Turn the handwheel toward yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine)
  • Page 31 z Thread cutter „ For model XXX15C/17CXX Thread cutter Line up the two threads, and cut them with the thread cutter on the presser bar. „ For model XXX15D/17DXX/SuperJ15/SPJ17XL Thread cutter Line up the two threads, and cut them with the thread cutter on the face cover.
  • Page 32 z Sewing thick fabric When sewing over thick fabric, the presser foot may tilt and be unable to feed through the fabric. Place fabric or paper of the same thickness as the fabric you wish to sew under the presser foot. This will enable smooth sewing.
  • Page 33 z Sewing tube-shaped fabrics Pull out the accessory compartment in the direction of the arrow. Sew tube-shaped fabrics such as trousers or sleeves, by pulling them over the machine free arm as shown in the diragram.

  • Page 34: Zigzag Sewing

    Zigzag sewing There are various zigzag applications, such as applique and overcasting. Turn the handwheel toward yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 5.0 mm 0.2 inch (For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Changing the presser foot”...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Thread Tension

    Adjusting thread tension z Adjustment method for upper thread tension Straight stitch Upper thread is tight • Upper thread is tight Inner side Model XXX15C/17CXX Model XXX15D/17DXX SuperJ15/SPJ17XL Outer side Upper thread is loose Inner Lower the upper thread tension. side Outer side • Upper thread is loose...

  • Page 36: Buttonhole Sewing

    Buttonhole sewing Buttonhole sewing to match the size of the button is possible. For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is recommended to use a stabilizer for a better buttonhole finish. WARNING Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine.
  • Page 37 Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “1”, sew the left side and stop at the line marked on the fabric. Raise the needle to the highest position, set the pattern dial to “2”, and sew 5 to 6 bar-tack stitches. “2”...
  • Page 38 WARNING When using the buttonhole cutter to cut the buttonholes, do not hold the fabric in front of the cutter. Doing so could cause an injury to your hand. Use the buttonhole cutter to cut the center, making sure not to cut the stitches.

  • Page 39: Overcasting

    Overcasting This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the edge of the fabric. WARNING Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Change to the zigzag sewing foot or the overcasting foot. Note: Select pattern when sewing thin fabric.

  • Page 40: Zipper Insertion

    Zipper insertion WARNING Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Before sewing, be sure to turn the handwheel toward you slowly to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot and the zipper. Not doing so could cause an injury.
  • Page 41 Align the zipper and the fabric, and tack. Tack Sew the right side of the zipper. Guide the fabric carefully so that the right side of the zipper teeth are parallel with the left edge of the foot. Slider Sew until just before the presser foot makes contact with the slider, and then stop the sewing machine.

  • Page 42: Blind Hem Stitching

    Blind hem stitching In this sewing method the stitch cannot be seen on the front of the fabric. WARNING Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Change to the zigzag sewing foot or the blind stitch foot.
  • Page 43 Position the fabric so that the needle slightly catches the fold. Zigzag sewing foot Blind stitch foot Fold Fold Needle on Needle on the left side the left side z When using the zigzag sewing foot Lower the presser foot, and start sewing. The part of the stitch that catches the fold will be visible from the right side of the fabric.

  • Page 44: Hemming Jeans

    Hemming jeans Use the Gliding foot to sew fabric of varying thicknesses, especially when hemming jeans. WARNING The thickness of the layers must not exceed 8 mm (0.32 inch). Do not force fabric layers under the presser foot. Doing so could break the needle and cause injuries. Use this presser foot only with stitch number 7 (straight stitch (center)).
  • Page 45 Tip: Selecting a needle suitable for the thread Pass the thread to be used through the eye of the needle, and then hold both ends of the thread to give the thread slack so that the needle slides along it, as shown. If the needle does not catch, the needle and thread are a good combination.
  • Page 46 Try on the jeans, and then fold up the legs at the new hemline, Outer side to Outer Outer side. side Hemline Inner side Measure 4 cm (1.6 inch) up from Turn the jeans inside out, and the hemline and draw a line then cut along the 4 cm with a suitable marker.
  • Page 47 Steam iron the side seam areas. Inner side Outer side Tip: If the side seam areas are very bulky, flatten them with a wooden mallet, etc., so that the seam can be easily sewn. Remove the accessory compartment, and then pull the jeans hem over the free arm as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 48: Piping Attachment

    Piping Attachment WARNING Before changing the presser foot, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine. Not doing so could cause an injury. Before sewing, be sure to turn the handwheel toward you slowly to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Not doing so could cause an injury.
  • Page 49 Stitch along the seam line next to the piping cord/welt. Use the edge of the piping / zipper foot toe as a guide when sewing. Outer side After sewing, open the fabric and the piping is complete.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by children without proper supervision. This machine DOES NOT require any oiling for maintenance purposes. An appropriate amount of oil has been applied to this machine during the manufacturing to ensure proper operation.
  • Page 51 Lift up the bobbin case so part c is Use the screwdriver to moved past part d , as shown. loosen the screws in the needle plate, and then remove the needle plate. Remove the bobbin case in the direction of the arrow. Note: Do not pull with excessive force, otherwise the bobbin case may be...
  • Page 52 z Attaching the Bobbin Case Position the bobbin case so part With the bobbin case tilted to a on the bobbin case is below the left, insert the left side of part b on the sewing machine. the bobbin case into the hook, as shown.
  • Page 53 Attach the needle plate with red mark a on the bobbin case positioned as shown in the diagram. 1 Tighten the needle plate screws. 2 Attach the presser foot and insert the needle. 3 Check if the needle is inserted correctly into the hole in the needle plate.

  • Page 54: Changing Light Bulb

    Changing light bulb DANGER Before changing the light bulb, use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine, remove the power plug from the outlet, and then wait until the bulb cools. Not doing so could cause a burn or electric shock. Loosen the screw with a Screw + screw driver of your...

  • Page 55: Notice About The Incandescent Lamp

    Notice about the incandescent lamp The incandescent lamp fitted to our product is not suitable for household lighting and is specifically designed for the lighting of the sewing machine. Troubleshooting What is the problem? Check the following possibilities before contacting the service center for repair.
  • Page 56 16, 17 Lower thread The tension of the upper showing on Adjust the thread tension thread is too tight the top of the Incorrect plastic bobbin used Only use the designated fabric or a metal bobbin is used TOYOTA bobbin...
  • Page 57 Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page The tension of the upper Upper thread Adjust the thread tension thread is too loose showing on the under Incorrect upper threading Rethread the upper thread side of the (not threaded through the 18, 19 correctly fabric thread guide) The needle position is too...

  • Page 58: Others

    Others Specifi cations SP100 Series SP100 Series Model XXX15CXX XXX17CXX XXX15DXX XXX17DXX SuperJ15 SPJ17XL Hook type Horizontal Needle Home-use sewing machine needle (HA-1) Bobbin TOYOTA-exclusive plastic bobbin Maximum stitch length 4 mm (0.16 inch) Maximum stitch width 5 mm (0.2 inch)
  • Page 59 Imported by/Importado por AISIN WORLD CORP OF AMERICA Web: www.sewtoyota.com Head Office 15300 Centennial Dr., Northville, MI 48168 TEL: (734) 453-5551 Customer Service: (734) 582-7699 679111-FBD40...

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