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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK Model JP760...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
KNOW YOUR MACHINE UTILITY STITCHES Name of Parts ............2 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ....... 22 Setting the Spool Pin ..........2 Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch) ....... 22 Standard Accessories ..........3 Buttonholes ............. 23 Extention Table ............3 Variety of buttonholes ........ -
Page 4: Know Your Machine Name Of Parts
KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts q Direct pattern selection buttons w Indicator window e Bobbin winder stopper r Bobbin winder spindle t Spool pin (included in accessory bag) y Bobbin winding thread guide u Thread guide i Thread take-up lever o Tension regulating dial !0 Face plate !1 Thread cutter... -
Page 5: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories q Needles w Bobbin e Screwdriver r Seam ripper t Spool holder y Spool pin u Additional spool pin i Felt o Satin stitch foot !0 Automatic buttonhole foot !1 Instruction book !2 Power supply cord !3 Foot control Extention Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free arm... -
Page 6: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply
GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply NOTE: Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your electrical power. Using the start/stop button Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the power inlet. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. -
Page 7: Controlling Sewing Speed
Keep the foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth. Do not place anything on the foot control. Operating Instructions: Foot controller Model 21249 is for use with sewing machine model JP760. -
Page 8: Function Buttons
Function Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or to stop the machine. The machine will run slowly as long as this button is pressed, and will start running at the speed set by the speed control lever, or stop when the button is released. -
Page 9: Stitch Width Adjusting Button
t Stitch width adjusting button When pressing this button,the stitch width of the selected pattern will be indicated and the green light on the top left will light up. To alter the stitch width, press on the "+" or "–" sign. The stitch width can be altered while stitching y Stitch length adjusting button When pressing this button,the stitch length of the... -
Page 10: Dropping The Feed Dog
Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered with the drop-feed lever for sewing on buttons etc. Shift the drop-feed lever to the right to lower the feed dog. Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when the machine is started. -
Page 11: Raising And Lowering The Presser Foot
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The Presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. This allows for easy removal of the presser foot and helps you to place thick fabric under the foot. -
Page 12: Changing Needles
Changing Needles WARNING: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. -
Page 13: Winding The Bobbin
Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin Push the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the cover plate. q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate Lift out the bobbin. e Bobbin Setting the spool Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. -
Page 14: Threading For Bobbin Winding
Threading for bobbin winding Set the speed control lever at z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread under the thread guide. q Thread guide x Draw the thread toward you and guide the thread around the bobbin winding thread guide. w Bobbin winding thread guide c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. -
Page 15: Inserting The Bobbin
Inserting the bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q Thread w Bobbin holder x Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. e Notch on the front c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between thetension spring blades. -
Page 16: Threading The Machine
Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Press the Up/Down needle button to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine. z Draw the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide. -
Page 17: Needle Threader
Needle Threader z Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will q Threader knob x Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, then insert hook into the needle eye. Lead the thread around guide and under hook. -
Page 18: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread z Raise the presser foot lifter. Turn the power switch on. Hold the needle thread with your finger q Presser foot lifter w Needle thread x Press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. -
Page 19: Basic Stitches Straight Stitch
BASIC STITCHES Straight Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 2 – 6 To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle into the fabric where you wish to start. -
Page 20: Altering The Stitch Length
Altering the stitch length The stitch length can be altered between 0.0 and 4.0. Press the stitch length adjusting button to alter the stitch length. The bottom green light will light up and the preset value "2.2" will be indicated. Press on the "+"... - Page 21 Using the seam guide lines The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam allowances. NOTE: The number indicates the distance from the center needle position. q Guide lines w Center needle position Number Distance (cm) Distance (inch) Turning square corners To turn a square corner 5/8"...
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Page 22: Variety Of Straight Stitches And Recommended Feet
Variety of Straight Stitches and Recommended Feet #01 Straight stitch Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Thread tension: 2 – 6 Use this stitch for seaming and for zipper sewing. #03 Lock-a-matic stitch Presser foot: Zigzag foot A Thread tension: 2 – 6 Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. -
Page 23: Zigzag Stitch
Zigzag Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3 – 7 The zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics. A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué. Altering the stitch width The stitch width can be altered between 0.0 and 5.0. -
Page 24: Utility Stitches Overcasting With Zigzag Stitch
UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch Machine settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3 – 7 Place the fabric edge next to the right side of the clear window of the foot and carefully guide the fabric so the needle falls off the edge when it swings to the right. -
Page 25: Buttonholes
Buttonholes Variety of buttonholes #16 Square buttonhole This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button in the rear of the foot. #17 Auto Buttonhole This is also a square buttonhole similar to the Sensor Square Buttonhole, but you can manually set the buttonhole size and you memorize the size to sew buttonholes of the same size. - Page 26 To sew z Press the up/down needle button to raise the needle. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping the pin into the groove of the foot holder. q Groove w Pin x Pull the button holder to the back, and place the button in it.
- Page 27 b Start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and Step 1 the left row first. Then it goes back to the starting point with straight stitch. Step 2: The machine will sew the right row.
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Page 28: Altering The Buttonhole Width
Altering the buttonhole width Press the stitch width adjusting button to change the buttonhole width. Press the on the "+" sign to increase the buttonhole width. Press the on the "–" sign to decrease the buttonhole width. q Narrower buttonhole w Wider buttonhole * The width can be altered between 2.5 and 7.0. -
Page 29: Round End And Keyhole Buttonholes
Round end and keyhole buttonholes Machine Settings q Stitch pattern: #18 or #19 w Foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: 1 – 5 The sewing procedure is the same as the square buttonhole #16. q Starting point w Bartacking Altering the buttonhole width Round-end buttonhole Press the stitch width adjusting button to change the... -
Page 30: Knit Buttonhole
Knit buttonhole The knit buttonhole will be sewn in the following sequence: Step 1: The machine will sew straight stitches to the Step 1 back end of the buttonhole, then left row. Step 2: The front bartack Step 2 Step 3: The straight stitching to the back end of the buttonhole, then back bartack and the right Step 3 row. -
Page 31: Corded Buttonhole
Corded buttonhole Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: 1 – 5 To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as for a square buttonhole. z With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the filler cord on the spur on the back of the buttonhole foot. -
Page 32: Auto Buttonhole
Auto buttonhole Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R e Thread tension: 1 – 5 z Pull the Button Holder all the way out. Insert the fabric under the foot. Press the up/ down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle thread through the hole of the foot. -
Page 33: Button Sewing
Button Sewing Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: 3 – 7 e Feed dog: Lowered Unthread the needle thread. Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by turning the handwheel, so that the needle enters into the left hole in the button. -
Page 34: Zipper Sewing
Zipper Sewing Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Zipper foot E (optional item) e Thread tension: 2 – 6 CAUTION: When sewing with the zipper foot, make sure to use pattern #01 (straight stitch with the center needle position). Otherwise the needle may hit the foot and possibly break. - Page 35 x Place zipper teeth next to margin edge and baste the zipper tape to the lower fabric layer. Align zipper foot with margin edge. Return thread tension and stitch length to original settings. Sew a seam the entire length of zipper tape. c Stop the machine 2”...
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Page 36: Blind Hemming
Blind Hemming Machine setting q Stitch pattern: #15 or #14 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3 – 6 z On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or medium fabrics. -
Page 37: Eyelet
Eyelet Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: 1 – 4 The Eyelet is used for belt holes etc. The machine will sew an eyelet and will stop automatically when completed. Open the eyelet with an awl, puncher or pointed scissors. -
Page 38: Decorative Sewing Applique
DECORATIVE SEWING Applique Machine setting q Stitch pattern: #22 – #25 or #45 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: 1 – 4 Place the applique on the fabric and baste it in place. Sew, guiding the edge of the applique along the slit on the foot, so that the needle falls off the edge of the applique when it swings to the right. -
Page 39: Smocking
Smocking Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: 3 – 6 Smocking is a delicate, decorative treatment on children’s clothes or women’s blouses. Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times the projected width. -
Page 40: Scallop Stitch
Scallop Stitch Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3 – 6 Sew the stitches approximately 3/8” (1 cm) inside of the edge of fabric. Trim the outside of the stitches as shown. * Make sure you don’t cut the thread. -
Page 41: Fagoting
Fagoting Machine setting q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 3 – 6 Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance, and add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 1/2" (1.3 cm) and press. Pin the two edges to a piece of paper or tear-away backing 1/8"... -
Page 42: Pattern Combination
Pattern Combination Machine setting q Stitch pattern: #32 and #39 (example) w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Thread tension: 1 – 4 To combine 2 units of pattern #32 and one unit of pattern #39: z Sew pattern #32 and press the auto-lock button while sewing the second unit. -
Page 43: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. NOTE: Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained in this section. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and mild soap. -
Page 44: 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 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Cause Reference Condition 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 14 The needle thread 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 9 breaks. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 10 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 10 5. - Page 46 806-800-000 (E) Printed in Taiwan...