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SP20 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 Before replacing the needle or presser foot or when threading the upper or lower thread, remove the power plug from the outlet. 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. Depending on the sewing machine you have, some functions may not be applied. The model name is indicated on the label, located on the back of the sewing machine (model SPXXX).
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Thread winding spindle Hollow for carrying Thread winding switch Insert your hand in the hollow when carrying sewing machine Presser foot lever Handwheel Thread cutter Battery holder Drop feed lever Terminal box Equipped only with model XXX34 Buttonhole adjustment screw Model label 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 • Using the presser foot pressure adjustment knob Equipped only with model XXX34 By turning the presser foot pressure adjustment knob at the top of the sewing machine, the amount of pressure applied by the presser foot can be adjusted. Turning the presser foot pressure adjustment knob toward “–”...
Before use • How to use quick adviser This quick adviser describes basic countermeasures about the main troubles. Meaning of the illustrations Countermeasures illustrations Illustrations of the Meaning of the illustrations troubles Meaning of the illustrations. • Jammed stitches Shows the following 3 •...
Sewing preparations • Connecting the power Warning Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric shock. Hold the power plug when removing it from the outlet. 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. If the machine will not be Attention used for an extended period Battery holder...
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 Insert the felt, the thread spool and the spool cap on the spool pin.
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From the inside, pass the thread Thread end through the hole in the Bobbin bobbin, as shown. Hole Groove Place the bobbin on to the thread winding spindle so the groove will meet the shaft Thread winding Shaft projection projection. spindle Hold the thread end, and push the thread winding switch to the left to start winding.
Sewing preparations • Threading the lower thread Before inserting the bobbin, remove the power plug Caution from the outlet. 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 Before threading the upper thread, remove the power plug from the outlet. Caution Not doing so could cause an injury. Take-up lever Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the take-up lever to its highest position. Line The line on the handwheel should be at the top, as...
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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 • Using the needle threader Before using the needle threader, remove the Caution power plug from the outlet. Not doing so could cause an injury. Note: Use sewing machine needles no. 11 through 16 with the needle threader. (Needle no.
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Fully turn the needle threader lever backward and pull the thread through the needle threader slot. Needle threader slot Loosen the tension on the thread, and slowly return the needle threader lever forward as much as possible. After checking that the thread has passed through the eye of the needle, release the needle threader lever while releasing the end of the thread.
Sewing preparations • Pulling up the lower thread Hold the end of the thread, turn the handwheel towards yourself for one full turn, and then stop when the Handwheel needle is at its highest position. Note: Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the direction of the arrow).
Sewing preparations • Application of each stitch pattern The stitch is selected according to the combination of settings selected on the pattern selection dial and the Stitch length dial. For details on selecting stitches, refer to “ Sewing”. Stitch Stitch length for the stitch number 1 through 15 on the length dial pattern selection dial can be adjusted from 0 to 4 mm by stitch length dial.
Sewing preparations • Changing the presser foot Before changing the presser foot, remove the Caution power plug from the outlet. 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 attach the presser foot.
Sewing preparations • Changing the needle Before changing the needle, remove the power plug Caution from the outlet. Not doing so could cause an injury. Be sure to dispose of broken needle in a safe manner. Not doing so could cause an injury. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the point of the needle higher Screw driver for the needle plate...
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. Set the stitch length dial between “1”...
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Thread cutter on the presser bar Line up the two threads, and then cut them 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.
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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. Set the stitch length dial between “0.5” and “4”. 0.5~4 Zigzag sewing foot Position the fabric under the presser...
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. Before changing the presser foot, remove the power plug from the outlet.
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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. Set the stitch length dial between “0.4” and “1”. 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 Buttonhole bar-tack area it helps to prevent...
Sewing • Overcasting This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the edge of the fabric. Before changing the presser foot, remove the power plug from the outlet. Caution Not doing so could cause an injury. Raise the needle to its highest position, and then turn the pattern selection dial to select stitch number 10 or 15.
Sewing • Zipper insertion Before changing the presser foot, remove the Caution power plug from the outlet. Not doing so could cause an injury. Attach the zipper foot. (Refer to “Changing the presser foot” on page 23.) Raise the needle to its highest position, and then turn the pattern selection dial to select stitch number 6.
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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. Slider 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. Before changing the presser foot, remove the power plug from the outlet. Caution Not doing so could cause an injury. Raise the needle to its highest position, and then turn the pattern selection dial to select stitch number 7 or 9.
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• When using the zigzag sewing foot Position the fabric so that the needle slightly catches the fold Inside fold when the needle moves to the left. Lower the presser foot and start Fold sewing. The part of the stitch that Wrong side catches the fold will be visible from...
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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.
Sewing Use this stitching method for reinforcing • Stretch & Decoration stitching stitching, decorative stitching and quilting. • Stitches L through S can be Attention Caution sewn only with model XXX34. Do not turn the pattern selection dial or stitch •...
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 Insert 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.
Turn the new light bulb clockwise to install. Note: Contact your distributor or the service center listed on the last page of this Instruction Manual to purchase a light bulb for the SP20 series. Always reinstall the face cover after replacing the light bulb.
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 SP20 SERIES / SERIE SP20 SERIES / SERIE MODEL / MODELE SP MODEL / MODELE SP the service center as described in your warranty.
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...
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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