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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK Model DC 3018...

  • 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR MACHINE Button Sewing ............26 Name of Parts ............2 Zipper Sewing ............27 Standard Accessories ..........3 Attaching the zipper foot ........27 Extension table ............3 Fabric preparation for zipper sewing ....27 To sew ..............

  • Page 4: Know Your Machine Name Of Parts

    KNOW YOUR MACHINE Name of Parts Direct pattern selection buttons Mode selection button Plus (+) button Minus (–) button Indicator window Spool holder (large) Spool pin Bobbin winding thread guide Thread guide 10. Thread take-up lever 11. Tension regulating dial 12.

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories The standard accessories are stored in the extension table. q Extension table w Standard accessories 1. Zipper Foot E 2. Satin Stitch Foot F 3. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R 4. Screwdriver 5. Bobbins 6. Set of Needles 7. Seam Ripper 8.

  • Page 6: Getting Ready To Sew Connecting The Power Supply

    GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply Turn off the power switch. Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch. q Power Switch w Foot Control Plug e Machine Socket...

  • Page 7: Function Buttons And Keys

    Function Buttons and Keys Reverse button When stitch pattern 01, 02, 10 or 11 has been selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse button is pressed. If you press the reverse button when sewing any other stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop.

  • Page 8: Mode Key

    Mode key Each time you press this key the mode will change in the following order: (1) Pattern selection mode The green light on the top will be on. To select the pattern, press the key until the pattern number of the desired stitch is indicated (see the stitch chart below).

  • Page 9: Dropping The Feed Dog

    Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered by 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 10: 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 11: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles CAUTION: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. 1 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 12: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin 1 Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the hook cover plate. q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate 2 Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder. e Bobbin Setting the spool of thread Lift up the spool pin.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin 1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q Thread w Bobbin holder 2 Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. e Notch on the front 3 Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades.

  • Page 14: 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. 1 Draw the thread from the spool. Hold the upper thread at the spool with your finger. q Hold the thread 2 Slip the thread under the thread guide from the right and down along the right channel.

  • Page 15: Built-In Needle Threader

    Built-in Needle Threader 1 Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel toward you. Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.

  • Page 16: Basic Stitches Straight Stitch

    BASIC STITCHES Straight Stitch Machine Settings q Pattern: w 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. Lower the needle into the fabric where you wish to start. Pull the needle and bobbin threads to the back.

  • Page 17: Altering The Stitch Length

    Altering the stitch length The stitch length can be altered between 0.0 and 5.0. Press the mode key to activate stitch length adjustment (the bottom green light lights up). The preset value 2.2 will be indicated. Press the plus (+) key to increase the stitch length. Press the minus (–) key to decrease the stitch length.

  • Page 18: Using The Seam Guide Lines

    Using the seam guide lines The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help you to measure seam allowances. NOTE: The number indicates the distance from the center needle position. q Guide lines w Center needle position e Edge of the fabric Number Distance (cm)

  • Page 19: Variety Of Straight Stitches And Recommended Feet

    Variety of Straight Stitches and Recommended Foot #01, #02 Straight stitch: Zigzag foot A Pattern #01 is for seaming and for zipper sewing. Pattern #02 is for seaming the edge of fabrics. #03 Lock-a-matic stitch: Zigzag foot A Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching.

  • Page 20: Zigzag Stitches

    Zigzag Stitch Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A 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 7.0.

  • Page 21: Variety Of Overcasting Stitches

    Variety of Overcasting Stitches CAUTION: When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot. Overcasting with zigzag stitch Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Overedge foot C (optional item)

  • Page 22: 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 Round-end buttonhole This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children’s clothes.

  • Page 23: To Sew

    To sew 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 Pull the button holder to the back, and place the button in it.
  • Page 24 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 Å´ straight stitch. Step 2: The machine will sew the right row.

  • Page 25: Altering The Buttonhole Width

    Altering the buttonhole width Press the mode key to activate the stitch width adjustment. Press the plus (+) key to increase the buttonhole width. Press the minus (–) key to decrease the buttonhole width. Narrower buttonhole Wider buttonhole * The width can be altered between 2.5 and 7.0. Altering the buttonhole stitch density Press the mode key to activate the stitch length...

  • Page 26: Round End And Keyhole Buttonholes

    Round-end and keyhole buttonholes Machine settings q Stitch pattern: #17 or #18 w Foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R Sewing procedure is the same as for the square buttonhole #16. q Starting point w Bartacking Altering the buttonhole width Round-end buttonhole Press the mode key to activate the stitch width adjustment.

  • Page 27: Corded Buttonholes

    Corded buttonhole Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as for a sensor buttonhole. 1 With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook the filler cord on the spur on the back of the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 28: Button Sewing

    Button Sewing Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F e Feed dog: Dropped Unthread the needle thread. Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both holes in the button. 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 29: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing Machine Settings Pattern: Presser foot: Zipper foot E 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. Attaching the zipper foot Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right- hand side to the groove to sew the left side of...
  • Page 30 2 Set the stitch length back to “2.2” and thread tension to "A". Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right- hand side. Sew through the fold and zipper tape guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot. 3 Stop sewing 5 cm (2") before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape.

  • Page 31: Blind Hem

    Blind Hem Machine settings q Stitch pattern: w Foot: Blind hem foot G (optional item) NOTE: The blind hem foot is an optional item. Starting to sew 1 On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold the hem leaving a 0.4 –...

  • Page 32: Decorative Stitches Knit Stitch

    DECORATIVE STITCHES Knit Stitch Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest amount of elasticity and strength. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam allowance.

  • Page 33: Applique Sewing

    Applique Sewing Machine Settings q Pattern: w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F 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 34: Pattern Combination

    Pattern Combination Machine Settings q Pattern: #13 and #14 (example) 13 14 w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F To combine 2 units of pattern #13 and one unit of pattern #14: 1 Sew pattern #13 and press the auto-lock button while sewing the second unit.

  • Page 35: Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns

    Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns The sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc. Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Hook Race

    Cleaning the Hook Race 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. 1 Remove the setscrew on the needle plate with a screwdriver.

  • Page 37: Problems And Warning Signals

    Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the indicator shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below. Problem Try this Warning signal The power is turned on with the foot control not Connect the foot control and restart being connected.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Cause Reference Condition 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 12 The needle thread 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 8 breaks. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 9 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 9 5.
  • Page 39 843-800-751 (E) Printed in Taiwan...

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