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COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE
HZL-UX8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this instruction manual before using
the machine as it contains important operational
Attention
and safety information.
Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer
to it at anytime while operating the machine.
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  • Page 1 COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE HZL-UX8 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this instruction manual before using the machine as it contains important operational Attention and safety information. Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, includ- ing the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. “DANGER ____ To reduce the risk of electric shock:” 1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2.
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of a JUKI sewing machine. Please be sure to read safety precautions in “To use the sewing machine safely” in the Instruc- tion Manual before use to fully understand the functions and operating procedures of the sewing machine so as to use the sewing machine for a long time.
  • Page 5 WARNING For the combination of the material and the thread and needle, in particular, refer to the explana- tion table in “Replacement of the needle”. If the needle or thread does not match the material used such as in the case that an extra heavy- weight material (e.g., denim) is sewn with a thin needle (#11 or higher), the needle can break resulting in an unexpected personal injury.
  • Page 6 ● Be sure to move the sewing machine by holding its handles. Do not hold portion A when you lift the If the sewing machine is heavy, lift it by put- sewing machine. ting your arm through the arm section. Basic screen operation method ●...
  • Page 7 CAUTION For customers in the USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    4.4. Changing the presser foot ..... 20 5.4. Types of edit functions and how to use 4.5. Placing and releasing them ............58 “JUKI Smart Feed” ........ 22 5.4.1. Pattern inversion ......59 4.6. Changing the throat plate and the feed dog ............23 5.4.2.
  • Page 9 7.3. Sewing ........... 117 6.21. Stitch in ditch quilting ......99 7.4. History ........... 117 6.22. Attaching a quilt sleeve ......100 7.5. JUKI Sewing Net ........117 8. Message catalog ......118 9. Machine Maintenance .....123 10. Introduction of optional accessory parts ..........

  • Page 10: Configuration And Functions

    ⑤ Speed controller Presser foot lifting lever Light under arm Sensor pinhole for buttonholing ⑥ Lock stitch button Thread cutter ⑦ Reverse stitch “JUKI Smart Feed” button ⑧ Start/stop button Knee lifting lever hole Auxiliary bed (accessory case) Wide table...

  • Page 11: Operating Buttons

    1.1. Operating buttons Name Function Thread trim- After sewing, press this button to trim both threads automatically. The sewing machine stops with its needle up after thread trimming. ming button ① In the case of 2-needle setting, this button will not operate even if the thread trimming button is pressed.

  • Page 12: Operation Panel

    If you want to sew the pattern using the condition you have set previously, you may select it from the history. JUKI Sewing Net JUKI website is displayed. Adjusting Dial Function of the adjusting dial differs with the selected pattern.
  • Page 13 Pattern number of the selected pattern is displayed. Pattern edit icon Stitch patterns can be edited. ❺ “JUKI Smart Feed” Adjustment value of “JUKI Smart Feed” can be set. ❻ adjustment icon Presser foot auto lift Presser foot lifting after thread trimming can be set.

  • Page 14: Accessories

    2. Accessories ❷ ❷ ❶ ❶ ❷ ❷ ❶ ❶ Auxiliary box Slightly draw the auxiliary bed cover toward ❶ side, then open it toward ❷ side. Accessories in the accessory box can also be stored in the auxiliary bed. Refer to the figure given below for the storage procedure (storage location).
  • Page 15 ● Supplied with the machine Bobbin (1) Standard presser Spool cap (large) foot (A) ● Inside the auxiliary box. Quilt guide T-shape screwdriver Straight feed dog Buttonhole Straight throat plate presser foot (E) Bobbin (3) Auxiliary spool pin Needle set Blind stitch presser Zipper presser HA ×...

  • Page 16: Set-Up

    3. Set-up 3.1. How to install Wide Table Draw the auxiliary bed out to the left. Open legs of Wide Table until they stop securely at the stopping position. Assemble Wide Table to sewing machine body. Attach it to free arm of sewing machine. Adjust the height of legs so that the top surface of Wide Table is the same height of sewing machine body.

  • Page 17: Changing The Position Of The Foot Switch

    3.2. Changing the position of the foot switch The lateral position of the foot switch in reference to the pedal can be changed. Use the foot switch at your desired position. ❶ Unplug the controller before you Attention change the position of the foot switch.

  • Page 18: Basic Settings And Basic Operations

    4. Basic settings and basic operations 4.1. Connecting to the power supply • Disconnect the plug and turn off the power switch (turn to “O”) that al- WARNING ways sewing machine is not to use. ■ Connecting the codes ① Turn OFF the power switch (turn to “O”) WARNING (For U.S.A.,Canada only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
  • Page 19 ■ Turning the power ON Turn ON the power switch. (Turn to “I”) * Be aware that the presser foot goes up automatically when the power to the sewing machine is turned ON. The screen shown on the left is dis- played when you turn ON the power to the sewing machine for the first time after the delivery.

  • Page 20: Speed Control

    4.2. Speed control ■ Speed controller Maximum sewing speed can be freely set by the speed controller. ❶ ❶ ❷ ❷ ❶ : Faster speed ❷ : Slower speed ■ Foot controller To run the machine, press the foot controller. The harder you press, the faster the machine sews.

  • Page 21: Lifting/Lowering Of The Presser Foot

    4.3. Lifting/lowering of the presser foot ■ Presser foot lifting lever The presser foot B is lifted/lowered with the presser foot lifting lever A. The presser foot can be lifted higher than the ordinary lift position. This feature is useful when placing a ❸...

  • Page 22: Changing The Presser Foot

    4.4. Changing the presser foot ■ Removing and installing the Leave the machine in Lock mode presser foot ● ● Removing presser foot Raise the needle. Move up the presser foot lifting lever. ❶ Press the presser foot releasing button ❶ to remove the presser foot.
  • Page 23 ■ The type and application of the presser foot Marking of presser foot ↓ Standard presser foot This is used mainly for straight stitch and zigzag stitches. Use this presser foot especially when sewing heavy-weight materials. Zipper presser foot This is used to attach zippers. Overcasting presser This presser foot is used exclusively for overcasting to prevent foot...

  • Page 24: Placing And Releasing "Juki Smart Feed

    4.5. Placing and releasing “JUKI Smart Feed” “JUKI Smart Feed” is used when sewing the materials (knit, jersey, vinyl cloth, artificial leather, etc.) that are general- ly hard to be fed, and the materials (quilt, etc.) that are likely to cause uneven material feed.

  • Page 25: Changing The Throat Plate And The Feed Dog

    4.6. Changing the throat plate and the feed dog The normal throat plate and feed dog can be changed to the throat plate and feed dog for straight stitch. In the case of starting sewing from the edge of material, the material can be smoothly fed without being pulled into the needle hole by changing the throat plate and feed dog to those for straight stitch.

  • Page 26: How To Use The Throat Plate For Straight Stitch

    4.7. How to use the throat plate for straight stitch The throat plate is provided with a useful guide for you to determine the sewing position of material. ● Guide lines Standard throat plate ❶ It is possible to sew the material from its edge by sew- ing the material while aligning its edge with the guide line on the throat plate.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Needle

    4.8. Attaching the needle Turn off the machine or leave the Machine in Lock Mode ● Removing needle ❶ Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle comes to the highest position and lower the presser foot. Turn the needle setscrew ❷ towards you 1-2 times and remove the needle.

  • Page 28: Fabric, Thread And Needle Table

    4.9. Fabric, thread and needle table Fabric Thread Needle HA×1 Light-weight Lawn Silk thread …………………………… No.80,90 materials No.11 Spun thread ………………………… No.80,90 Georgette Knit needle Tricot Spun thread ………………………… No.60-90 No.11 Wool and synthetic Silk thread ……………………………… No.80 No.11-14 fabrics Spun thread …………………………...

  • Page 29: Bobbin Thread Preparation

    4.10. Bobbin thread preparation ■ Winding a bobbin ● In the case of using the spool pin Place the thread spool to the spool pin. There are three types of the spool caps A, large, me- dium and small. Select the size of spool cap according to the thread spool to be used and use it while changing its direction appropriately.
  • Page 30 Set the bobbin on the bobbin winding shaft ❸ . ❸ Wind the thread on the upper part of the bobbin by four to five turns in the clockwise direction while taking care not to allow the thread coming from the bobbin winding thread guide to loosen.
  • Page 31 ■ Placing the bobbin Turn off the machine or leave the Machine in Lock Mode Pull forward hook cover release button A and open the hook cover B. Put the bobbin in the bobbin case. * Place the bobbin so that thread winds counter- clockwise.
  • Page 32 Thread * When pulling bobbin thread, bobbin rotates counterclockwise. If bobbin rotates clockwise, put the bobbin upside down. Pull the thread along the guide until built- in cutter C is reached. Finally, trim the thread with built-in cutter C. Lightly holding the bobbin with your right hand Close the hook cover.

  • Page 33: Needle Thread Preparation

    4.11. Needle thread preparation ■ Preparation Turn off the machine Make sure to push the needle to the top. If the needle is not attached appropriately, the needle cannot be threaded with the automatic needle thread- * Use the needle: No.11-16 and the thread: No.30-90.
  • Page 34 ■ Threading the needle thread Place the thread spool to the spool pin. There are three types of the spool caps B, large, me- dium and small. Select the size of spool cap according to the thread spool to be used and use it while changing its direction appropriately.
  • Page 35 Thread to guide Hold the thread end and thread according to the arrow marking. C is correctly * Check that the thread take-up threa ded. Thread the guide from the right-hand side. Draw the needle thread out from the guide by approxi- mately 10 cm.
  • Page 36 ■ Automatic needle threader Turn off the machine or leave the Machine in Lock Mode * When twin needle is used, the automatic needle threader can not be used. * Use the needle: No.11-16 and the thread: No.30-90. * Be careful that the cutter is inside.
  • Page 37 ■ Pulling up the bobbin thread Basic operation: You can start to sew without pulling up the bobbin thread, however, if you want to sew with the bob- bin thread pulled out, follow the directions below. Lift the presser foot and lightly hold the end of the needle thread.

  • Page 38: How To Adjust Thread Tension

    4.12. How to adjust thread tension If the thread tension is not adjusted correctly, seam balance will be lost resulting in puckering or thread breakage. Default setting is suitable for most fabrics. Adjustment may be necessary according to fabrics and sewing applications. Thread tension can be changed even during sewing.
  • Page 39 ■ Well-balanced thread tension ❶ <In the case of straight stitch> The needle thread and the bobbin thread interlace with each ❸ other approximately at the middle of material thickness. ❺ ❶ Needle thread ❹ ❷ Bobbin thread ❸ Fabric (right side) ❹...

  • Page 40: Setting The Presser Foot Pressure

    4.13. Setting the presser foot pressure Presser foot pressure can be changed even during sewing. Set the presser foot pressure by turning the adjusting dial locat- ed below the indication [Presser foot pressure]. (Setting range: 0 - 5) Set the presser foot pressure to “3.6” (initial value) in the case of standard stitching.

  • Page 41: Setting The Automatic Back Tacking, Thread Trimming And Presser Foot Lifting

    4.15. Setting the automatic back tacking, thread trimming and presser foot lifting The back tacking at the beginning and end of sewing and the back tacking and thread trimming / presser foot lift after thread trimming at the end of sewing can be set. Select a pattern.

  • Page 42: When Changing The Needle Position

    4.16. When changing the needle position The needle position can be changed even during sewing. Press Change the needle position by sliding your finger on the scale mark part. The needle position can also be changed by turning the adjusting dial. The needle is The needle is moved to the left.

  • Page 43: When Changing The Zigzag Width

    4.17. When changing the zigzag width Zigzag width can be changed even during sewing. Change zigzag width A by turning the adjusting dial located below the indication [Zigzag width]. Zigzag width is Zigzag width is decreased. increased. The displayed numeric value is decreased and the zigzag width is decreased by turning the dial counterclockwise.

  • Page 44: When Changing The Stitch Length

    4.18. When changing the stitch length Stitch length can be changed even during sewing. Change the stitch length by turning the adjusting dial located below the indication [Stitch length]. Stitch length is Stitch length is decreased. increased. Change the stitch length with the adjusting dial (right). The displayed numeric value is decreased and the stitch length is decreased by turning the dial counterclockwise.

  • Page 45: Setting The Stop Position Of Needle

    4.19. Setting the stop position of needle It is possible to set the position of the needle (upper or lower position) at the time of stopping the sewing machine. Select [Stop position of needle] from [Setting]. Select the “Lower stop position” or the “Upper stop posi- tion”.

  • Page 46: Setting For The Pattern Sewing

    5. Setting for the pattern sewing 5.1. Single mode / Combination mode Some of the patterns cannot be sewn depending on the mode selected. The list of patterns is shown on the inside of the top cover of the sewing machine. 5.1.1.

  • Page 47: Combination Mode

    5.1.2. Combination mode The combination stitching mode is used for sewing two or more patterns in combination. As many as 70 petterns can be combined in one combined pattern. As many as 10 combined in one combined pattern. ■ ■ Selecting a pattern (letter) Press (Pattern selection icon).

  • Page 48: Types Of Patterns Under The Single Mode, And How To Selected A Pattern

    5.2. Types of patterns under the single mode, and how to selected a pattern ☆ There are 368 types of stitch patterns. ☆ When turning on the machine, the straight stitch of the center needle position is chosen automatically. ① Select the type of pattern. [Practical] [Buttonhole] [Appliqué] [Tapering]　...
  • Page 49 Refer Refer Pattern Application Pattern Application page page Bar tack Overcasting stitch Bar tack (Memory) Overcasting stitch * Size of bartacking you have Used for lightweight material sewn once can be stored in memory. Reinforced stitch Overcasting stitch Used for flexible material Ornamental pattern Eyelet Blind stitch...

  • Page 50: Buttonhole

    5.2.2. Buttonhole Refer Pattern Application page Keyhole buttonholes Select the pattern. Refer Pattern Application page For knit Standard buttonholes 2-step buttonhole 2-step buttonhole (Memory) * It is possible to store the size of buttonhole you have sewn once in memory. Decorative Standard buttonholes Basting stitch for buttonholing...

  • Page 51: Appliqué

    5.2.3. Appliqué Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Select the pattern. 5.2.4. Tapering Pattern Pattern Pattern Select the pattern.

  • Page 52: Quilt Line

    5.2.5. Quilt line Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Select the pattern. 6.2.6. Scallop Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Select the pattern.

  • Page 53: One-Point

    5.2.7. One-point Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Select the pattern.

  • Page 54: Decorative

    5.2.8. Decorative Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Select the pattern. Pattern Pattern...

  • Page 55: Vintage

    5.2.9. Vintage Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Select the pattern. 5.2.10. Feather / Lace Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Select the pattern.

  • Page 56: Letters

    5.2.11. Letters Press (Pattern se- lection icon). Select [Combination]. Press [Create new data]. Select the type of letter (font). Select the letter. Select the direction of letters between horizontal/vertical using...

  • Page 57: Combination Of Patterns Under The Combination Mode

    5.3. Combination of patterns under the combination mode (1) Selecting and combining the patterns (letters) JUKI♥ (Example: Select the type of letter (font). Press the icon and enter “JUKI”. Select [One-point]. Press the pattern (No. 618). When you press , the combination of the patterns...
  • Page 58 Move the colored vertical line between “J” and “U” with Press the pattern (No. 618). ● In the case of prepending a pattern (letter) at the beginning of the patterns ♥JUKI♥ (Example: Move the colored vertical line before “J” with...
  • Page 59 (4) Deleting a pattern (letter) ♥JUKI♥ ♥JUKI ⇒ (Example: Move the colored vertical line with to the right side of the pattern you want to delete. Press <In the case of deleting the patterns collectively> When you select [Clear all] by pressing , all of the combined patterns can be deleted.

  • Page 60: Types Of Edit Functions And How To Use Them

    5.4. Types of edit functions and how to use them Types of editing functions that can be used differ with the pattern you have selected. Refer to Refer to Function Function page page Thread tension Change in the angle and size of tapering Needle position Change of seam width of...

  • Page 61: Pattern Inversion

    5.4.1. Pattern inversion ● ● Horizontal inversion ● ● Vertical inversion Press when you want to sew a horizontally-in- Press when you want to sew a vertically-inverted verted pattern. The horizontally inverted pattern is pattern. The vertically inverted pattern is displayed. displayed.

  • Page 62: Setting The Interval Between Patterns

    5.4.2. Setting the interval between patterns Combination mode From the sewing screen When you press , the interval between the patterns is decreased. When you press again, the pattern interval is restored to the standard setting. For the standard setting, the lock stitch is set at the end of patterns. If the stitch interval is decreased, the lock stitch will be omitted.

  • Page 63: Writing / Capturing The Pattern Data

    5.4.4. Writing / capturing the pattern data It is possible to capture or write the pattern information by means of a USB thumb drive. Insert USB thumb drive ❷ into USB slot ❶ . ❶ ❷ Press Select [Capture] or [Write]. ●...

  • Page 64: Sewing

    6. Sewing 6.1. Straight stitch Pattern Presser foot Leave the machine in Lock mode Standard presser foot (A) ■ Sewing start Pull the needle and bobbin threads under the presser foot to the rear of the machine and lower the presser foot to start sewing.
  • Page 65 ■ When changing the sewing direction ① Stop the sewing machine when the position for chang- ing the direction of sewing is reached. ② If the needle is not penetrated into the material at that position, press the needle up/down button to allow the needle to penetrate into the material.
  • Page 66 ■ Sewing end Stop the sewing machine. ★ Thread trimming <Using the thread trimming button> Press the thread trimming button to trim the thread. Lift the presser foot and remove the material from the sewing machine. Notes for thread trimming: 1.
  • Page 67 ■ Reverse stitch Use the reverse stitch button when you want carry out back tacking (reverse stitching) at the beginning and end of sewing. Setting > Foot switch functions Foot switch functions It is possible to set so as to carry out reverse stitching as long as the reverse stitch button is held pressed.
  • Page 68 ■ Lock stitch Use the lock stitch button when you want to carry out discreet back tacking (lock stitching) at the beginning and end of sewing. ★ Sewing start Press the lock stitch button at the position you want to car- ry out lock stitching.

  • Page 69: Inserting Zippers

    6.2. Inserting zippers Pattern Presser foot Leave the machine in Lock mode Zipper presser foot (B) * Make sure to use center needle position (Stitch pattern No. 001). Attach the zipper presser foot (B) to the machine. When sewing the left side of the zipper, place the zipper under the right portion ❶...

  • Page 70: Patchwork Piecing

    6.3. Patchwork piecing Pattern Presser foot Standard presser foot (A) Leave the machine in Lock mode To sew pieces of cloth together is called piecing in patch- work. In the case of piecing, set the seam allowance generally to 7 mm or 1.4 inches for sewing. ❶...

  • Page 71: Overcasting Stitch

    6.4. Overcasting stitch Pattern Presser foot Overcasting presser foot (C) Leave the machine in Lock mode Lightweight material This stitch is used to prevent the edge of fabric from fraying. Push the fabric towards the guide and sew. If the fabric and guide are apart, it will not make a nice stitch formation.

  • Page 72: Blind Stitch

    6.5. Blind stitch Pattern Presser foot Blind stitch presser foot (D) Leave the machine in Lock mode Lightweight material Stretchy fabrics ■ Folding fabrics Sewing overcasting stitches on the edge of fabric. ❶ (Refer to page 69 for overcasting stitches) ❷...
  • Page 73 Align guide ❺ of the presser foot with folded edge ❻ . Turn the handwheel and adjust the zigzag width with the zigzag width adjusting dial so that zigzag stitches reach the folded edge. ❶ ❺ * Pay attention so that needle will not hit the ❺...
  • Page 74 ■ When changing the needle entry point 1. If the stitches reach too far beyond the folded edge Turn the zigzag width adjusting dial clockwise (to the right). (Turn the handwheel to check the needle entry point. When adjusting, make sure the needle is in the up position.) 2.

  • Page 75: Shell Tuck

    6.6. Shell tuck Pattern Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Leave the machine in Lock mode Fold the material in the bias direction. Sew the material so that the needle enters the portion that is located on the right side of the top of the folds.

  • Page 76: Bartacking

    6.7. Bartacking Pattern Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Leave the machine in Lock mode Bartacking is used to reinforce the part of the seam that is likely to ravel. * The length of the bartack is determined by pushing the reverse stitch button, but it will automatically make a u-turn when it reaches the maximum of 20 stitches.
  • Page 77 Start sewing. ❸ Push the start/stop button and the machine starts to sew straight stitches. ❸ Starting point When it comes to the turning point ❹ push the reverse stitch button. The machine goes back to the starting point by ❹...

  • Page 78: Eyelet

    6.8. Eyelet No. Pattern No. Pattern Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Leave the machine in Lock mode Sew an eyelet. The sewing machine automatically performs lock stitching at the end of sewing and stops. Open a hole with an eyelet punch or a pair of scissors.

  • Page 79: Decorative Stitches

    6.9. Decorative stitches Presser foot Leave the machine in Lock mode 201~240, 301~306, 401~422, Manual buttonhole 501~512, 601~684, 701~786, presser foot (I) 801~837, 901~915, Letters, etc. * Refer to “12. List of stitch patterns” for the types of patterns. ■ Preparation before sewing In order to beautifully sew a pattern on light-weight material ❶...

  • Page 80: Lace / Feather / Overlapping And Tiling (Blackwork) Patterns

    6.10. Lace / feather / overlapping and tiling (blackwork) patterns No. Pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Leave the machine in Lock mode Lace- / feather-like patterns can be pro- duced by sewing patterns in parallel. In addition to the above, other patterns such as decorative patterns can be sewn with overlapped or tiled a wider...

  • Page 81: Scallop Stitches

    6.11. Scallop stitches No. Pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Leave the machine in Lock mode This stitch is used for decorating edging on items such as table cloths, collars on blouse, etc. To keep the pattern intact, leave some margin and sew on the edge of the cloth.

  • Page 82: Random Pattern

    6.12. Random pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Leave the machine in Lock mode Example) When sewing random stitch patterns, the zigzag width automat- ically changes by section. This means that the finished patterns provide a sense of fun.

  • Page 83: Tapering

    6.13. Tapering No. Pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Leave the machine in Lock mode For a tapering stitch pattern, the zigzag width can be set so that it is gradually increased at the start of sewing and is gradually decreased at the end of sewing.
  • Page 84 ■ Setting the size of tapering stitch pattern Tapering angles ❶ and ❶ ❷ and tapering length ❸ can be set according to the ❶ ❶ ❸ pattern you want to sew. ❷ ❸ ❸ ❷ ❷ ❶ ❶ ❷ ❷ Place [Tapering, top] in Select the angle and Place [Tapering, bottom]...
  • Page 85 ■ Manual stitching Set angles ❶ and ❷ . Start the sewing machine to sew the pattern. ❶ The zigzag width gradually increases. When the set zigzag width is reached, the sewing machine continues sewing keeping that zigzag width. Press the lock stitch button when the part you want to start ❷ is reached. ❷...

  • Page 86: Buttonhole Stitches

    6.14. Buttonhole stitches * The buttonhole length is automatically determined only by Presser foot placing a button on the buttonhole presser foot. * The machine can sew buttonholes for buttons with diameters Buttonhole presser foot (E) of 0.7 - 3.2 cm. * In case of stretchy fabrics, use non-elastic interlining on the Leave the machine in wrong side of the fabric.
  • Page 87 Set the presser foot. Lift the needle and lift the presser foot. Align the groove ❶ of the presser foot holder with the ❷ of the presser foot and lower the presser foot hold- ❶ ❷ er to set. Set the button. ❸...
  • Page 88 Place the fabric under the presser foot. Raise the presser foot, pass the needle thread through the hole on the presser foot ❺ and pull it out side- ways. Place the fabric under the presser foot, align the marking with the sewing-start point ❻ . Penetrate the ❺...
  • Page 89 ❹ Unplug the sensor pin ❹ after sewing. ❼ Opening the buttonhole using a ripper ❼ . ❽ [Double bartack] Pierce a stopper pin ❽ at the bartack and open the buttonhole with a ripper ❼ . Be careful not to cut the stitches.
  • Page 90 * The setting of the buttonhole width and stitch length will be ■ When changing the width of the buttonhole cancelled when the power is shut down or another pattern Turn the adjusting dial. is selected. Turn to the left Turn to the right The width becomes The width becomes...
  • Page 91 * The knife width is reset when you turn the power ■ Change of seam width of buttonhole OFF. The seam width of buttonhole is changeable. Standard Large Small Seam width * Initial value has been factory-set to “Standard”. Invert the pattern. Then, press The knife width can be changed in three steps by pressing the icon.
  • Page 92 ■ Buttonhole with gimp Pattern Presser foot Leave the machine in Lock mode Buttonhole presser foot Buttonholes with gimp thread prevent the buttonholes from stretching and can make them more secure. * A buttonhole with gimp thread should be sewn using the double bartack pattern (Pattern No. 101) ❶...

  • Page 93: Manual 2-Step Buttonhole

    6.15. Manual 2-step buttonhole Pattern Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Leave the machine in Lock mode * Refer to page 88 when you want to change the zigzag width and stitch length of a buttonhole. Set the manual buttonhole presser foot (I). ❶...
  • Page 94 Push reverse stitch button when it comes to the sewing start point ❺ . ❺ Sew bartack and lock stitches until the machine stops automatically. Trim the thread. Lift the presser foot. Then, remove the material from the sewing machine. Pierce a stopper pin at the bartack and ❻...

  • Page 95: Sewing Buttons

    6.16. Sewing buttons Pattern Presser foot Leave the machine in Lock mode Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) * Do not use the automatic thread trimming function when sewing buttons. Lower the feed dog by pressing the feed dog UP / DOWN / LOCK MODE button. Lamp lights up: The feed dog is at its lower position Lamp goes out: The feed dog is at its upper position.

  • Page 96: Quilting (Free Motion)

    6.17. Quilting (free motion) Pattern Presser foot Leave the machine in Lock mode Quilt presser foot (for the ruler) (Q) * Be sure to sew straight stitch pattern It is called free motion quilting when moving the fabrics freely (center stitch base). towards any directions without using the feed dog of sewing machine.
  • Page 97 Use both hands to hold the fabrics and move it without letting it loose. The target stitch length is about 1.5 to 2.0 mm. When you have completed sewing of free- motion quilting, press the feed dog UP / DOWN / LOCK MODE button to lower the feed dog.

  • Page 98: Hand Look Quilt Stitches

    6.18. Hand look quilt stitches Pattern Presser foot Leave the machine in Lock mode Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Handsewn look seams can be sewn by using a transparent thread as the needle thread. ❷ ❶ ❶ Needle thread ❷ Bobbin thread...

  • Page 99: Quilting (Quilt Guide)

    6.19. Quilting (quilt guide) Insert the quilt guide ❷ into the groove of ❶ the presser foot holder ❶ . ❷ Sew while tracing the stitches with the tip of the quilt guide. Distance between sewing lines can be adjusted freely.

  • Page 100: Elongation

    6.20. Elongation No. Pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern No. Pattern Presser foot Manual buttonhole presser foot (I) Leave the machine in Lock mode The pattern length can be changed without changing the stitch density of a pattern. Setting range: “×1” - “×5” * Initial value has been factory-set to “×1”.

  • Page 101: Stitch In Ditch Quilting

    6.21. Stitch in ditch quilting Pattern Presser foot Leave the machine in Lock mode Edge Sewing presser foot This is for quilting the edge of patchworks and appliqués. The machine will sew the lower (thinner) side of the fabric layers. As a result, the stitches will not be noticeable and have an effect to make the design look three dimensional or emphasized.

  • Page 102: Attaching A Quilt Sleeve

    6.22. Attaching a quilt sleeve Pattern Presser foot Leave the machine in Lock mode Edge Sewing presser foot (R) This stitch type is narrow blind stitch for attaching a sleeve (material to be sewn on the back of quilted tapestry for pass- ing a rod) to the quilt.
  • Page 103 ■ Attach the quilt sleeve to the quilted fabric ❾ Sew basting stitches as illustrated in the ❾ ❾ figure. ❼ Quilt sleeve (top) ❼ ❽ Quilted fabric (back) ❾ 2cm  0.2cm ❽ Fold the quilted fabric at the basting stitch seam.

  • Page 104: Operation Of The Operation Panel

    7. Operation of the operation panel 7.1. Support Main usage of the sewing machine can be checked. Select the item you want to check.

  • Page 105: Setting

    7.2. Setting Functions (17 kinds) cab be set/changed. Application Default setting Adjust the shape of stitch pattern. ① It is possible to set the position of the needle (upper Lower stop ② or lower position) at the time of stopping the sewing machine.

  • Page 106: ① Darning Adjustment

    ① Darning adjustment Adjust the shape of stitch pattern. Adjustable range: -20 - 20 Check the longitudinal balance of feed when you want to sew a pattern beautifully, or having changed the materi- al, thread or interlining. This adjustment value reflects all patterns. Select [Darning adjustment] from [Setting].

  • Page 107: ② Stop Position Of Needle

    ② Stop position of needle It is possible to set the position of the needle (upper or lower position) at the time of stopping the sewing machine. Select [Stop position of needle] from [Setting]. Select the “Lower stop position” or the “Upper stop po- sition”.

  • Page 108: ④ Sound Volume

    ④ Sound volume Volume of the sound that is produced when the sewing machine is started up or when the icon on the operation panel is pressed can be changed. Select [Sound volume] from [Setting]. Adjust the sound volume by sliding the slide bar to the right or left.

  • Page 109: ⑥ Stitch Speed

    ⑥ Stitch speed Sewing speed at the start of sewing and reverse stitching can be set. * Initial value has been factory-set to “Low speed”. Select [Stitch speed] from [Setting]. Set the sewing speed at the start of sewing and that of the reverse stitching.

  • Page 110: ⑧ Cancel Safety

    ⑧ Cancel safety Added care should be taken to check the sewing machine Attention The sewing machine can be set to allow operation operation when cancelling the safety function. even when the presser foot is lifted. Select [Cancel safety] from [Setting]. Put a checkmark to the item safety function for which you want to cancel.

  • Page 111: ⑩ Two Needles

    ⑩ Two needles When you want to change the needle or the presser foot, be sure to turn the Attention The sewing machine can be set to perform power OFF or place the sewing ma- chine under the lock mode in advance. twin-needle stitching.

  • Page 112: ⑪ Wireless Lan

    Setting the twin needle. Select [Two needles] from [Setting]. Select [ON] and press [Set]. The setting is confirmed by pressing [Erase]. Select a pattern. When you set the sewing machine to the twin-needle stitching, patterns that can be sewn with two needle are displayed.

  • Page 113: ⑫ Factory Data Reset

    ⑫ Factory data reset Sewing machine data can be initialized. Select [Factory data reset] from [Setting]. If you do not want to delete the pattern data, place a checkmark ( ✓ ) in the box. The data is initialized by pressing [Factory data reset]. If you press [Cancel], the initialization will be cancelled.
  • Page 114 ● Updating the software Do not turn the power OFF while updat- ing of the software is in progress. Contact your distributor if you have any question about the software. < In the case of using a USB thumb drive > Precaution to be observed in saving data on the USB thumb drive * Save the software you have downloaded in the storage space directly under the USB thumb drive as it is.
  • Page 115 < In the case of using the wireless LAN > Select [Wireless LAN]. The software version is checked. Press [Download]. When you press [Start the updating] on the next screen, updating of the software starts. Do not turn the power OFF while updat- ing of the software is in progress.

  • Page 116: ⑭ Machine Log

    ⑭ Machine log Sewing machine log can be checked. * Writing and capturing of the backup data can also be carried out. Select [Machine log] from [Setting]. The sewing machine log is displayed. When you tap the portion outside the setting screen, the screen returns to the common setting screen.

  • Page 117: ⑮ Language

    ⑮ Language The language used for displaying messages, etc. can be changed. * Default setting is depending on destination. Select [Language] from [Setting]. Select the language you want to use for display. When you tap the portion outside the setting screen, the screen returns to the common setting screen.

  • Page 118: ⑰ Shutdown

    ⑰ Shutdown It is possible to turn the power OFF with the data protected. Select [Shutdown] from [Setting]. When the message “Turn OFF the power switch” is displayed on the screen, turn OFF the power switch.

  • Page 119: Sewing

    Deletion of the history and writing of data in a USB thumb drive can be carried out using the menu. 7.5. JUKI Sewing Net In the case the sewing machine is connected to the wireless LAN, JUKI website will be displayed.

  • Page 120: Message Catalog

    This pictograph is displayed When the bobbin thread When you have tried to When changing from the when “JUKI Smart amount has reduced. start the sewing machine by stitch type from the 1-nee- Feed” detection sensor The sewing can be contin-...
  • Page 121 When changing the stitch In the case the straight In the case the straight When changing the twin type from the standard throat plate is installed throat plate is installed needle setting. stitch to the 1-needle though the stitch type is though the stitch type is set straight stitch.
  • Page 122 In the case of the lock When a pattern or function In the state of the lock When the throat plate has mode that cannot be used that cannot be used for the mode. come off. when the stitch type is set twin needle type is select- In the state that the throat to the straight stitch.
  • Page 123 The sewing machine is not In the case saving of data The data you have selected While the current software connected to the wireless is in progress. cannot be used due to the version is being confi rmed. LAN when you try to use lack of interchangeability.
  • Page 124 When starting updating of When updating of the soft- In the case some problem the software. ware is completed. has occurred with the appli- cation and re-starting of the sewing machine is required to reset the problem.

  • Page 125: Machine Maintenance

    9. Machine Maintenance When lint and/or dirt has built up, it may cause machine failures. Therefore, clean the machine frequently. Turn off the machine or leave the ❶ Machine in Lock Mode Remove needle and presser foot. ❷ Remove the throat plate. Push the exclusive screw-driver ❷...

  • Page 126: Introduction Of Optional Accessory Parts

    10. Introduction of optional accessory parts Make your home sewing more pleasant! Please purchase the following items in the shop where you buy our products. Rolled hemming presser foot Hemming presser foot for zigzag ● ● Fabric edge is hemmed while rolling it under. Fabric edge is hemmed by zigzag while rolling Used for bottom of shirts, blouses, frills and the it under.
  • Page 127 ● Magnifier Creates additional magnification to the stitch area. When you do not use the magnifier during sew- ing, it can be moved to the position where it does not interfere with the operator’s hand. ● Spool holder A spool on which thread is thickly wound can be set.

  • Page 128: Performance Check List

    11. Performance check list If sewing difficulties occur, make sure the instructions are correctly followed. If a problem still exists, the reminders below may help solve it. Refer- Case Cause (Reason) Solution ence page ● The machine stops ● The machine sews at slow speed ●...
  • Page 129 Refer- Case Cause (Reason) Solution ence page ● The needle threading ● Hand wheel is turned by mistake ● Turn hand wheel slightly away lever will not return to while the needle threading lever is from you. (to the opposite side the original position and in down position.

  • Page 130: List Of Stitch Patterns

    12. List of stitch patterns : Types of patterns that can be selected under the single mode : Types of patterns that can be selected under the combination mode : Patterns that can be sewn with the “JUKI Smart Feed” Practical Buttonhole Appliqué...
  • Page 131 * The listing can be found inside the top cover of the sewing machine. One-point Decorative Vintage Feather / Lace One-point Decorative Vintage Feather / Lace Letters / numbers / signs...

  • Page 132: Specification List

    Foot control model No. JC-002 Frequency Range 2.400 GHz - 2.4835 GHz Maxium Output Power 7.5 dBm 2-11-1, TSURUMAKI, TAMA-SHI, TOKYO, 206-8551, JAPAN PHONE : (81)42-357-2341 FAX : (81)42-357-2379 Copyright © 2020 JUKI CORPORATION All rights reserved throughout the world. 000820 40243705...

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