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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual. 3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW Attaching the Light Bulb ..........38 Connecting Machine to Power Supply ......4 Problems and Warning Signals ........39 Before Using Your Sewing Machine ....... 4 Troubleshooting ............40 Operating Instructions ............ 4 For Your Safety ............... 4 Controlling Sewing Speed ..........

  • Page 4: Section I. Name Of Parts

    SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS Names of Parts Extension table (Accessory box) Needle plate Needle threader Thread cutter Face cover Thread take-up lever Upper thread guide Thread tension dial Spool pin Large spool holder Speed control slider Indicator window Elongation button Stitch width adjusting button Stitch length adjusting button Stitch pattern selection button...

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories q Bobbin w Needle set e Overcast foot: M r Satin stitch foot: F t Zipper foot: E y Automatic buttonhole foot: R u Overedge foot: C i Blind hem foot: G o Screwdriver !0 Quilter !1 Seam ripper/Buttonhole opener !2 Lint brush !3 Large spool holder !4 Small spool holder...

  • Page 6: Section Ii. Getting Ready To Sew

    Before Using Your Sewing Machine Operating Instructions: Before using your sewing machine for the first time, The symbol “O” of a switch indicates the “off” position of place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run the a switch.

  • Page 7: Controlling Sewing Speed

    Controlling Sewing Speed Sewing speed is varied by the foot control. The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully de- pressed. Operating Instructions: Foot controller Model 21317 is for use with this sewing machine.
  • Page 8 r r r r r Start/stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches; it then runs at the speed set by the speed control lever. The machine will run slowly as long as this button is pressed.

  • Page 9: Presser Foot Lifter

    Presser Foot Lifter q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position w for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot.

  • Page 10: To Drop Or Raise The Feed Dog

    To Drop or Raise the Feed Dog The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine. q To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated. w To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you.

  • Page 11: Changing Needle

    Changing Needle CAUTION: Turn off the power switch when changing a needle. q Needle clamp screw w Needle clamp e Flat side z Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw q by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 12: Removing And Attaching The Foot Holder

    Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder CAUTION: Turn off the power switch when removing or attaching the foot holder. q Thumb screw w Foot holder e Presser bar • To remove Remove the thumb screw q by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver. •...
  • Page 13 • Winding the bobbin z Draw the thread from the spool. x Guide the thread around the thread guide. c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. v Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. b Push the bobbin to the right.
  • Page 14 • Inserting the bobbin q End of thread w Notch e Notch r Threading diagram z Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. x Guide the thread into the first notch w on the front side of the bobbin holder.

  • Page 15: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine • Threading the machine q Up/down needle position button w Spool * Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. * Raise the presser foot lifter. * Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming off as shown.

  • Page 16: Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

    Drawing Up Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. x Press the up/down needle position button q twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. q Up/down needle position button c Pull both threads 4˝...

  • Page 17: Adjust The Needle Thread Tension For A Zigzag Stitch

    • Tension is too loose q Needle thread (Top thread) w Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) e To tighten tension r Right side (Top side) of fabric t Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric If the needle thread tension is too loose, the needle thread loops on the wrong side of the fabric.

  • Page 18: Section Iii. Basic Sewing

    SECTION III. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: Zigzag foot: A • To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (5/8˝ (1.6 cm) is most common).

  • Page 19: Using The Seam Guides On The Needle Plate

    Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate q Needle drop position w Edge of fabric e Seam guides The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam width. The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the edge of the fabric.

  • Page 20: Sewing On Heavy Fabrics

    Sewing on Heavy Fabrics q Fabric w Black button The black button w on foot A will lock the foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of seams and helps when sewing many layers of fabric such as sewing over welt seams when hemming jeans.

  • Page 21: Pintucking

    Pintucking q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: Blind hem foot: G Fold the fabric with wrong side together. Position the fabric so that the needle pierces 0.1– 0.2 cm (1/16˝) inside of the folded edge, and lower the foot. Turn the guide screw and move the guide next to the folded edge.

  • Page 22: Straight Stretch

    Straight Stretch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: Zigzag foot: A This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely flat. Auto-lock Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension:...

  • Page 23: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: Zigzag foot: A • To change the width and length Zigzag stitch is useful for overcasting, applique, mending etc. When you change the zigzag width, make sure the needle position is above the fabric.

  • Page 24: Tricot Stitch

    Tricot Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: Zigzag foot: A This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. The stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears. Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝...

  • Page 25: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot: F r Feed dog: Dropped z Place the button so the holes of button matches to the z x c v b horizontal slot on the presser foot. x Lower the foot to hold the button in place.

  • Page 26: Automatic Buttonhole

    Automatic Buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot: R • Preparation for sewing q Groove w Pin Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R. Make sure the groove q on the foot holder catches the pin w on the foot when lowering the presser foot.
  • Page 27 t Mark for placement of buttonhole y Starting point u Slider i There should be no gap. o Stopper !0 Difference c Raise the foot. Insert needle thread through slot in foot. Draw both threads to left under the foot. Insert the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle into the fabric at the buttonhole starting point.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Stitch Width And Density In Buttonholes

    Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density in Buttonholes • To change the stitch width The stitch width adjusting button controls the stitch width. The pre-set buttonhole widths are: square buttonhole 5.0, rounded buttonhole 4.0, keyhole buttonhole 7.0, stretch buttonhole 5.0, knit buttonhole 5.0. Press “+”...

  • Page 29: Knit Buttonhole

    Knit Buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot: R A simplified version of the stretch buttonhole. a Sew front bartack and left row. s Sew the back bartack and right row. d Locking stitch at end. Faux Chain Buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial:...

  • Page 30: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot: R z Use the same procedure as the automatic buttonhole procedure. * Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur q at the back of the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 31: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing q Stitch selector: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: Zipper foot: E • Attaching the zipper foot q Groove w Pin e To sew left side r To sew right side Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder.
  • Page 32 Zipper Sewing (continued) x Attach the foot with the pin on the right. Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening, guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot. c Stop the machine 5 cm (2") before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape.

  • Page 33: Blind Hemming

    Blind Hemming q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: Blind hem foot: G z Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to form a 0.4 – 0.7 cm allowance. q Wrong side of fabric w 0.4 –...

  • Page 34: Bartacking

    Bartacking q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: A e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot: F Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra stretch is needed. The machine will sew a tacking of 1.5 cm (5/8˝) q length automatically.

  • Page 35: Applique

    Applique q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot: F r Presser foot pressure lever: 2 or 1 q Applique fabric w Slit e Edge Applique, a technique for stitching fabric shapes onto another fabric, opens limitless design possibilities. Dimension and texture can be added by lightly stuffing all or part of design.

  • Page 36: Satin Stitch

    Satin Stitch q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot: F * Stitch patterns 9 to 12 can be used. For better sewing results, interfacing should be used on the wrong side of fabric when you use stretch or elastic garments.

  • Page 37: Decorative Stitch Pattern With Auto Lock Stitch

    Decorative Stitch Pattern with Auto Lock Stitch q Stitch Pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: Satin stitch foot: F Select the stitch pattern and sew. Press the auto lock button w while the machine is sewing the stitch pattern q. The machine will stop automatically when the second unit is completed.

  • Page 38: Adjusting Pattern Balance

    Adjusting Pattern Balance If the stretch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. q Feed balancing dial w Standard setting mark e Indication line * The machine comes with the feed balancing dial set in the position as shown.

  • Page 39: Clean The Hook Race And Feed Dog

    Feed dog i Soft, dry cloth Press the up/down needle position button to raise the needle, then unplug the sewing machine. Remove the cover plate by sliding the cover plate release button to the right. Take out the bobbin. Brush out dust and lint.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Replacing the Light Bulb Make sure the power switch is turned off. To change the light bulb, wait until the light bulb has cooled down. z Open face cover. x Pull out the light bulb. q Face cover w Bulb socket e Light bulb r Base Attaching the Light Bulb...

  • Page 41: Problems And Warning Signals

    Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the indicator shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Problem Warning signal Try this The start/stop button is pressed with the foot Disconnect the foot control. control being connected. The foot control is connected or disconnected Turn the power switch off when while sewing.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Cause Condition Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 13 The needle thread 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Pages 14-15 breaks. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 9 Page 9 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5.
  • Page 44 807-800-092 Printed in Taiwan...

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