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- Page 1 C10/20 USER’S GUIDE...
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Page 2: Symbol Instructions
SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser foot... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
• 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. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorised dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ...7 BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE ...8 LCD SCREEN - MODEL C10 ...10 LCD SCREEN - MODEL C20 ...11 PATTERN CHART - MODEL C10 ...12 PATTERN CHART - MODEL C20 ...13 ACCESSORIES ...14 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE ...15 START SEWING ...16 Speed adjustment lever ...16 Foot control ...16... - Page 5 Memory button ...35 Clear button ...35 Arrow button ...35 USEFUL SKILLS ...36 Sewing corners ...36 Reverse ...36 Free arm ...36 Sewing on heavy fabric ...37 STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION ...38 Changing the needle position ...38 Changing the stitch length ...38 ZIGZAG STITCHES ...38 Adjusting the stitch width ...38 Adjusting the stitch length ...38...
- Page 6 Warning beeping sound ...61 REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB ...62 MAINTENANCE ...63 Cleaning the screen ...63 Cleaning the sewing machine surface ...63 Cleaning the hook ...63 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...65 QUICK REFERENCE CHART - MODEL C10 ...67 QUICK REFERENCE CHART - MODEL C20 ...69...
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Page 7: Principal Parts Of The Machine
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE Tension dial Presser foot pressure Face plate Operation buttons Thread cutter Buttonhole lever Needle threader Needle plate Accessory box Hole for second spool pin Handwheel Main power switch Power cord Foot control connector Bobbin winder Top cover LCD screen Function buttons... -
Page 8: Buttons Of The Machine
BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE A. Operation buttons 1. Reverse button Hold down this button to sew either backwards or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed. 2. Auto-lock button Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop. - Page 9 B. Function buttons 4. Stitch length Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch. 5. Stitch width Press this button to adjust the width of the stitch. 6. Pattern mirroring Press this button to sew a mirrored pattern. 7.
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Page 10: Lcd Screen - Model C10
LCD SCREEN - MODEL C10 Direct Pattern Auto-lock Reverse Pattern number Direct mode Suggested presser foot Pattern Needle down Auto-stop Reverse Pattern number Normal mode Suggested presser foot Needle up Mirror Mirror Buttonhole lever Bobbin winding Needle position Stitch width Stitch length Stitch width Current position in the... -
Page 11: Lcd Screen - Model C20
LCD SCREEN - MODEL C20 Direct Pattern Auto-lock Reverse Pattern number Direct mode Suggested presser foot Pattern Needle down Auto-stop Reverse Pattern number Normal mode Suggested presser foot Alphabet Auto-stop Pattern number Suggested presser foot Needle up Mirror Mirror Needle up Alphabet mode Buttonhole lever Bobbin winding... -
Page 12: Pattern Chart - Model C10
PATTERN CHART - MODEL C10 The portion marked in color on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern. A. Direct selection patterns B. Pattern selection by number... -
Page 13: Pattern Chart - Model C20
PATTERN CHART - MODEL C20 The portion marked in color on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern. A. Direct selection patterns B. Pattern selection by number C. Alphabets... -
Page 14: Accessories
ACCESSORIES 1. Standard foot (T) 2. Zipper foot (I) 3. Buttonhole foot (D) 4. Overcasting foot (E) 5. Blindhem foot (F) 6. Satin stitch foot (A) 7. Button sewing foot (only for C20). 8. 1/4˝ Quilting foot (P) 9. Free-motion/darning foot 10. -
Page 15: Connecting The Machine To The Power Source
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on “O” when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts. Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your electrical power. -
Page 16: Starting Sewing
To increase the speed, slide the lever to right. To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left. With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine. -
Page 17: Replacing The Needle
REPLACING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Attention: Turn power switch to off (“O”) when carrying out any of the operations below! Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. -
Page 18: Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure
ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE FABRICS SIZE 9-11 (70-80) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. 11-14(80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight wool. -
Page 19: Type Of Presser Foot Chart
TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION General sewing, Patchwork Satin stitch stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc. Standard foot (T) Satin stitch foot (A) Inserting zippers Zipper foot (I) Buttonhole sewing Quilting 1/4˝ Quilting foot (P) Buttonhole foot (D) Free-motion, Darning, Embroidery,... -
Page 20: Winding The Bobbin
WINDING THE BOBBIN 1. Place the thread and spool cap onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place spool cap with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool cap. 2. Snap the thread into the thread guide. 3. - Page 21 “sewing position”. 7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand. 8. Press on the foot control to start the sewing machine. 9. After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin.
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Page 22: Inserting The Bobbin
INSERTING THE BOBBIN Attention: Turn power switch to off (“O”) before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. 1. Remove the bobbin cover and insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow). -
Page 23: Threading The Upper Thread
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Please Note: It is important to thread correctly to prevent sewing problems. Start by raising the needle to its highest point, by turning the hand wheel toward you. Raise the presser foot lift to open the tension discs. 1. - Page 24 4. Pull the thread down between the tension discs. 5. Then, down and around the check spring holder and back up to the take up lever. 6. Pull the thread from right to the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then down again. 7.
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Page 25: Needle Threader
NEEDLE THREADER Attention: Turn power switch to the off position (“O”). Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. 1. Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right. 2. -
Page 26: Top Thread Tension
TOP THREAD TENSION Basic top thread tension setting: “4” To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics. -
Page 27: Bringing Up The Bobbin Thread
BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD CUTTING THE THREAD 1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. -
Page 28: Presser Foot Lift
PRESSER FOOT LIFT RAISE OR LOWER THE FEED DOGS 1. The presser foot lift raises and lowers your presser foot. 2. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised higher for easy positioning of the fabric under the foot. -
Page 29: Operation Buttons
OPERATION BUTTONS Needle up/down button Auto-lock button Reverse button Reverse button When the patterns 01-16, 30-60 (C10), 01-16, 30-79 (C20) are selected, the machine will sew reverse or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed. The machine will sew forward after the button is released. -
Page 30: Auto-Lock Button
Auto-lock button Needle up/down button When the patterns 01-05 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically stop. The LCD will display the fi gure “ “ until the machine is stopped. When the patterns 06-16, 30-60 (C10), 06-16, 30- 79 (C20) are selected, press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end... -
Page 31: Function Buttons
FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch width button Stitch width button Stitch length button Mirroring button Mode selection button When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch width can be changed by pressing the stitch width buttons. -
Page 32: Stitch Length Button
Stitch length button MODE selection button When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons. To shorten the stitch length, press the “-“... -
Page 33: Pattern Mirroring Button
Pattern mirroring button The patterns 01-16, 30-60 (model C10), 01-16, 30- 79 (model C20) can be mirrored by pressing the “ “ button. The LCD will display the mirroring function and the machine will continue to sew the mirrored pattern until the mirroring function is pressed again to cancel. -
Page 34: Selection Buttons
SELECTION BUTTONS Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection buttons When the mode button is set to Direct mode you can select the utility stitches illustrated next to the buttons simply by pressing the button for the stitch you wish to sew. -
Page 35: Memory Buttons
MEMORY BUTTONS Memory button Clear button Arrow button Press the “ “ button to enter the memory mode and program combinations of characters or decorative stitches. Press the “ to leave the memory mode and return to Direct mode. Please Note: The Direct mode patterns and buttonholes cannot be programmed or put into memory. -
Page 36: Useful Skills
Reverse Free arm Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs. 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric with the hand wheel or by pressing the needle up/ down button once. -
Page 37: Sewing On Heavy Fabric
Sewing on heavy fabric The black button on the right side of the presser foot will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of a seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over... -
Page 38: Straight Stitches And Needle Position
STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION ZIGZAG STITCHES Changing the needle position These setting apply only to patterns 01-05. The pre-set position is “3.5”, center position. When you press the “-“ stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the left. When you press the “+” stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the right. -
Page 39: Stretch Stitch
STRETCH STITCHES Stretch stitches are strong and fl exible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Suitable for easy to ravel and knit fabrics, as Straight stretch stitch well as joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as decorative top stitches. -
Page 40: Overcasting Stitches
OVERCASTING STITCHES Using the overcasting foot 1. Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E). 2. Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot. Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with patterns set the stitch width narrower than “5.0”. -
Page 41: Blindhem
BLINDHEM Wrong Overcasting side stitches Please Note: It takes practice to sew blindhems. Always make a sewing test fi rst. Snap on foot F. 1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up. Wrong side 2. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. -
Page 42: Button Sewing
BUTTON SEWING Please note: The button sewing foot only comes with model C20. Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot. 1. Move the feed dog adjustment lever to to lower the feed dogs. 2. Position the fabric under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot on to the button. -
Page 43: Buttonhole Stitching
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the same type of fabric. : For thin or medium fabric : For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts made from thin or medium fabric : For thin or medium fabric : For horizontal holes on blouses... - Page 44 3. Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density. Starting point 4. Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the buttonhole mark is aligned with the center of the buttonhole foot. Pull down the buttonhole lever, then push it to the back.
- Page 45 6. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. 7. Raise the presser foot and cut the thread. To sew the buttonhole once again, raise the presser foot and it will return to original position.
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Page 46: Making A Buttonhole On Stretch Fabrics
Making a corded buttonhole on stretch fabrics Please Note: It is suggested that you use interfacing on the wrong side of the fabric. 1. Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the gimp thread onto the back of the presser foot. Bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves, then temporarily tie them there. -
Page 47: Eyelet Stitch
EYELET STITCH : Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc 1. Select pattern 28 to get the eyelet stitch. Attach satin stitch foot (A). 2. Press the “-“ or “+” stitch width adjustment to select the eyelet size. Size of eyelet: A. -
Page 48: Darning Stitch
DARNING STITCH 1. Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric together. Select pattern 29 to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. 2. Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear. 3. Pull the button holder to rear. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot to the desired length of the darning stitch. - Page 49 5. Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever. Please Note: When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size.
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Page 50: Zipper Insertion
ZIPPER INSERTION Inserting a centered zipper Attention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing with center needle position straight stitch only. It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns. 1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 2. -
Page 51: Quilting
QUILTING Insert the quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire. Sew the fi rst row and move the fabric to sew parallel rows of channel quilting with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching. -
Page 52: Free-Motion, Darning, Embroidery And Monogramming
FREE-MOTION, DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING Darning Please Note: Free-motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric. Move the drop feed control to “... -
Page 53: Embroidery
Embroidery Monogramming * Embroidery hoop is not included with the machine. Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to maintain a constant speed. Fill in the design working from the outline towards the inside. -
Page 54: Mirroring
MIRRORING Please Note: - Buttonholes, darning and eyelet stitches cannot be mirrored. - Mirrored patterns can also be combined with other patterns. 1. Select the pattern. 2. Pressing the mirroring button. LCD will display the mirroring function and the machine will sew the mirrored pattern until you press the mirroring button again. -
Page 55: Memory - Model C10
MEMORY - MODEL C10 Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. Please Note: The machine has a program memory that can retain 30 units of stitches. All the units in the memory can be edited to set its function such as Stitch length, Stitch width, Mirroring and Auto-lock. -
Page 56: Add Patterns
Adding patterns Clearing patterns 4. Use the arrow “ “ or “ between the stitches in the combination and check what you have programmed. 5. Press the “ “ button to leave the memory mode and return to the Direct mode. Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing the machine if you do not press the “... -
Page 57: Recall And Sew The Programmed Pattern
“ You can use the Auto-lock “ sewing machine is stopped. “ button to cancel the Auto-Stop in the memory mode. The “ 4. Press the “... -
Page 58: Memory - Model C20
MEMORY - MODEL C20 Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be used often. Please Note: The machine has a program memory that can retain 30 units of stitches. -
Page 59: Add Patterns Or Letters
Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing the machine if you do not press the “ selection. Adding patterns or letters Clearing patterns or letters 4. Use the arrow “ “ or “ you have programmed. 5. -
Page 60: Recall And Sew The Programmed Pattern
“ You can use the Auto-lock “ sewing machine is stopped. “ button to cancel the Auto-Stop in the memory mode. The “ 4. Press the “ and return to the Direct mode. -
Page 61: Warning Functions
In order to restart the sewing machine, clean out the thread that is caught then turn OFF the on/off switch and then ON again. -
Page 62: Replacing The Light Bulb
Attention: Turn the power switch off and wait until the light bulb has cooled before touching it. 1. Remove plug (a) , loosen the screw (b) on the left side of the sewing machine and remove the face plate (c). 2. Replace the bulb as follows: Pull light bulb downward to remove. -
Page 63: Maintenance
Cleaning the sewing machine surface If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out fi rmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a dry cloth. - Page 64 3. Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot holder. Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. Remove the screw holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. 4. Lift up the bobbin case and remove it. 5. Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush.
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Page 65: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer. Problem 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 2.The thread tension is too tight. 3.The thread is too thick for the needle. Upper thread 4.The needle is not inserted correctly. - Page 66 2. Loosen the thread tension. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread and lint. 2.Only use good quality sewing machine oil. 3.Replace the needle. 4.Normal. Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread and lint.
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Page 67: Quick Reference Chart - Model C10
QUICK REFERENCE CHART - Width (mm) Pattern Auto 0.0~7.0 0.0~7.0 0.0~7.0 1.0~6.0 0.0~7.0 0.0~7.0 2.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 Utility stitches 3.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 2.5~5.5 3.0~7.0 2.5~5.5 2.5~5.5 Buttonhole 5.5~7.0 stitches 5.5~7.0 5.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 7.0,6.0,5.0 3.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0... - Page 68 Width (mm) Pattern Auto Manual 5.0~7.0 Cross 3.0~7.0 stitches 3.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 3.5~7.0 Decorative 2.5~7.0 stitches 4.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 3.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 4.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 Length (mm) Presser Foot Auto Manual Reverse 1.0~3.0 1.0~3.0 1.0~3.0 1.5~3.0 1.5~3.0 1.0~3.0 1.5~4.5...
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Page 69: Quick Reference Chart - Model C20
QUICK REFERENCE CHART Width (mm) Pattern Auto 0.0~7.0 0.0~7.0 0.0~7.0 1.0~6.0 0.0~7.0 0.0~7.0 2.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 Utility stitches 3.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 2.5~5.5 3.0~7.0 2.5~5.5 2.5~5.5 Buttonhole 5.5~7.0 stitches 5.5~7.0 5.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 7.0,6.0,5.0 3.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0... - Page 70 Width (mm) Pattern Auto Manual 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 Satin 2.5~7.0 stitches 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 5.0~7.0 Cross 3.0~7.0 Stitches 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 3.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 3.5~7.0 2.5~7.0 4.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 Decorative 3.5~7.0 stitches 2.5~7.0 3.0~7.0 2.5~7.0 4.0~7.0...
- Page 71 Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
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