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SP10 Series HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL • Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the instructions. • Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference. • If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give...
Contents Before use Before use • Important safety instructions ..........4 • How to change the power plug ......... 6 • Part names ............... 8 • How to use handwheel ........... 10 • How to use presser foot lever ......... 10 •...
Before use Be sure to read this section before use Important safety instructions • These safety instructions are designed to prevent danger or damage arising from the incorrect operation of the machine. Read carefully and always follow the instructions. Explanation of “ Warning”...
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Caution Remove the power plug from the outlet when replacing the needle, presser foot, setting the upper or lower thread. Not doing so could cause an injury. Do not look away from the needle while operating the sewing machine. If the needle breaks it could cause an injury. Do not touch moving parts such as the needle, take-up lever or handwheel.
Before use UK ONLY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY How to change the power plug • Warning When you change the power plug or cord, do not repair, disassemble or modify except at the authorised dealer or service centre. Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fi re If for any reason the power plug for this product is removed it should be immediately disposed of safety and not stored anywhere where it could be inadvertently used again.
Before use Part names • • External appearance may differ from model to model. Upper thread tension dial Spool pin Thread guide Quick adviser Take-up lever Pattern selection dial Light bulb Face cover Reverse sewing lever Extension table (Accessory Box) Needle clamp screw Needle thread guide Presser foot holder...
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Thread winding spindle Thread winding Hollow for carrying switch Insert your hand to the hollow when carrying sewing machine Presser foot lever Handwheel Thread cutter Buttonhole Terminal box adjustment screw Battery holder Foot controller...
Before use • How to use handwheel Handwheel Always turn the handwheel towards yourself. (in the direction of the arrow, forwards) Note: If you turn it in the reverse direction it could tangle the thread. • How to use presser foot lever •...
Before use • How to use quick adviser This quick adviser describes basic countermeasures about the main troubles. Meaning of the illustrations Section of countermeasures Illustrations of the Meaning of the illustrations troubles Meaning of the illustrations • Jammed stitches Describes below 3 operations.
Sewing preparations • Connecting the power Warning Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric shock. Pull the part of plug when removing the power plug. Not doing so could damage the cord and cause an electric shock, fi...
Sewing preparations • Installation of battery for winding the lower thread A battery is supplied as one of the accessories. Before winding the lower thread, install it in the battery holder on back of sewing machine. When the machine is Attention Battery holder not used for a extended...
Do not touch the lower thread winding spindle when winding the lower thread. Doing so could cause an injury. Attention Use a TOYOTA-exclusive bobbin. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pull up the spool pin. Spool cap Position the felt, the thread spool and the spool cap on to the spool pin.
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Pass the thread end through the Thread hole of the bobbin as shown. Hole Groove Place the bobbin on to the thread winding spindle so the groove will meet the shaft projection. Thread winding Shaft projection spindle Hold the thread end and push the thread winding switch to the left and start winding.
Sewing preparations • Threading the lower thread Remove the power plug from the outlet when Caution setting the bobbin. Not doing so could cause an injury. Take off the bobbin case cover by sliding it towards yourself. Pull bobbin case cover forward and lift to remove.
Sewing preparations • Threading the upper thread Remove the power plug from the outlet when Caution threading the upper thread. Not doing so could cause an injury. Take-up lever Turn handwheel towards yourself to raise take-up lever. Line Line on handwheel should be up position.(12 o’clock) Raise presser foot lever.
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Pass the thread between the thread guide plate and the upper thread tension dial. Upper thread tension dial Thread guide plate Take-up-lever Pass the thread along the groove of the thread guide plate, as the arrow in the diagram. Pass the thread through the take-up lever.
Sewing preparations • Pulling up the lower thread Hold the end of the thread, turn the handwheel towards yourself for one full turn, and stop when the needle is Handwheel at its highest position. Note: Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the direction of the arrow).
Sewing preparations • Application of each stitch pattern Caution Don’t turn the pattern selection dial while operating the sewing machine. Doing so could cause an injury. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle in the highest position. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Pattern selection dial Blind hem stitch Buttonhole...
Sewing preparations • Changing the presser foot Remove the power plug from the outlet when Caution changing the presser foot. Not doing so could cause an injury. Removal Raise the presser foot lever. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Note: Never turn in the wrong direction.
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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.
Sewing preparations • Changing the needle Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing Caution the needle. 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.
Sewing preparations Relationship between the needle, thread • and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension The quality of the sewing fi nish will improve if the needle and thread are changed to match the type of fabric. Follow the directions in the table below. Sewing thin fabric Sewing normal fabric Sewing thick fabric...
Sewing • Straight stitching and reverse sewing Caution Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing. Doing so could break the needle and cause an injury. Straight stitch Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally...
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Thread cutter on the presser bar Line up two threads and cut with the thread cutter on the presser bar. Thread cutter Reverse sewing Reverse sewing is performed at the beginning and the end of sewing to prevent the thread from unraveling. Reverse sewing is performed while pressing down the reverse sewing lever.
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Sewing thick fabric When sewing thick fabric from the edge, the presser foot may tilt and be unable to feed through the fabric. Place fabric or thick paper of the same thickness as the fabric you wish to sew under the presser foot. This will enable smooth sewing.
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Sewing tube-shaped fabrics Pull out the extension table (accessory box) 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.
Sewing • Zigzag sewing There are various zigzag applications, such as applique and overcasting. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle. Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 5.0mm Position the fabric and lower the presser foot.
Sewing • Adjusting thread tension Straight stitch Adjustment method for upper thread tension Upper thread is tight Wrong Upper thread is tight side Right side Upper thread is loose Wrong Lower the upper side thread tension. Right side Upper thread is loose Zigzag sewing Upper thread is tight Right...
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 fi nish. Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing the presser foot.
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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.
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When using the buttonhole cutter to cut the Caution 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. Note: If a marking pin is put in the bar-tack area it helps to prevent cutting the bar-tack with the...
Sewing • Overcasting This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the edge of the fabric. Select one pattern from No.5, No.6 and No.10. Note: Select pattern No.10 when sewing thin fabric. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) Position the fabric so that the Right needle entry point...
Sewing • Zipper insertion Remove the power plug from the outlet when Caution changing the presser foot. Not doing so could cause an injury. First sew the left side of the zipper. Zipper foot 2.0mm Sewing the left side of the zipper Right side pin Set the right side pin of the zipper Left side pin...
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Sew until just before the presser foot makes contact with the slider, and then stop the sewing machine. Slider Turn the handwheel towards yourself to lower the needle into the fabric. Raise the presser foot. Move the slider to the rear of the presser foot, and fi...
Sewing • Blind hem stitching In this sewing method the stitch cannot be seen on the front of the fabric. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) Fold back the cloth so that the folded Tacking area protrudes by about 5 to 7 mm. Iron and tack by hand.
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Balanced stitches Needle catches too much Needle does not catch on the fold on the fold Wrong Right Wrong Right Wrong Right side side side side side side Small stitches evenly Large stitches on right The blind hem stitches do located on right side.
Maintenance • Feed dog and hook maintenance If the sewing machine makes a loud noise or rotates slowly, or there could be thread waste or dust in the hook or feed dog. Perform maintenance on the hook and the feed dog.
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Attaching the Bobbin Case Install the bobbin case from the front. The red mark a on the bobbin case should be in the position, as shown in the diagram. Align the red mark a and b, and attach the needle plate with the projection c on the bobbin case positioned as shown in the diagram.
Maintenance • Changing light bulb Warning When changing the light bulb, disconnect the power plug and wait until the bulb cools. Not doing so could cause a burn or electric shock. Screw Loosen the screw with a “+” screw driver of your own, and take off the face cover in the direction of the arrow.
Maintenance What is the problem? Check the following • Troubleshooting possibilities before contacting the service center for repair. Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page The power plug is not inserted Connect the power plug correctly Does not Thread is tangled in the hook, rotate or there is a broken needle in Clean the hook...
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If the above treatments do not solve the problem, contact the service center as described in your warranty. When calling for service, please note the MODEL and SERIES that are inscribed on the back of your sewing machine. SP10 SERIES / SERIE SP10 SERIES / SERIE MODEL / MODELE MODEL / MODELE...
Maintenance / Others Servicing double-insulated products • (230V-240V) In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means are provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and should only be done by qualifi...
Others • Recycling DO NOT THROW AWAY! EU ONLY We are committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product design and our manufacturing methods. At end of life please dispose of this product in an environmentally responsible way. The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol featured above and on the product’s data-plate means that this product falls under the scope of the E.U.
Height: 292 mm Rated voltage 220 - 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz Rated power consumption 85 W Light bulb 15 W Battery Alkaline 1.5 V, Mignon/AA/LR6 If you have any queries about this TOYOTA sewing machine, check the warranty for details.
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EU ONLY Imported by / Importé par : Web: www.home-sewing.com Head Offi ce Avenue de l’Industrie 21, Parc Industriel, 1420 Braine-L’Alleud BELGIUM TEL: +32 (0) 2 387 0707 FAX: +32 (0) 2 387 1995 UK Branch Unit 4, Swan Business Park, Sandpit Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5ED UK. TEL: +44 (0) 1322 291137 FAX: +44 (0) 1322 279214 France Branch Bât.
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