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HZL - 353Z, 355Z, 357Z Series

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this instruction manual before using
the machine as it contains important operational
and safety information.
Attention
Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer
to it at anytime while operating the machine.

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    HZL - 353Z, 355Z, 357Z Series INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this instruction manual before using the machine as it contains important operational and safety information. Attention Keep this manual accessible so that you may refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    “ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ” When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. “DANGER ____ To reduce the risk of electric shock:” 1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2.
  • Page 3 10. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, when lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 12. Do not use outdoors. 13.
  • Page 4 "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This sewing machine is intended for household use only." Congratulations on your purchase of a JUKI sewing machine. Please be sure to read safety precautions in "To use the sewing machine safely" in the Instruction Manual before use to fully understand the functions and operating procedures of the sewing machine so as to use the sewing machine for a long time.
  • Page 5 WARNING For the combination of the material and the thread and needle, in particular, refer to the explanation table in "Replacement of the needle". If the needle or thread does not match the material used such as in the case that an extra heavyweight material (e.g., denim) is sewn with a thin needle (#11 or higher), the needle can break resulting in an unexpected personal injury.
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  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    List of contents Details of the machine..........................22 Fitting the snap-in sewing table........................24 Accessories..............................24 Connecting machine to power source......................26 Two-step presser foot lever........................28 Attaching the presser foot holder .......................28 Winding the bobbin ............................30 Inserting the bobbin............................32 Threading the upper thread ........................34 Automatic needle threader .........................36 Bringing up the lower thread ........................36 Reverse sewing............................38...
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  • Page 22: Details Of The Machine

    Details of the machine 1. Tension dial 2. Presser foot pressure 3. Thread take up lever 4. Thread cutter 5. One step buttonhole lever 6. Automatic threader 7. Presser foot 8. Needle plate cover 9. Sewing table and accessory 10. Stitch width dial 11.

  • Page 24: Fitting The Snap-In Sewing Table

    Fitting the snap-in sewing table Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) The inside of the snap-in sewing table can be utilized as an accessory box. To open, flip cover down as shown.
  • Page 25 & & (3x) (3x) (3x) (3x)

  • Page 26: Connecting Machine To Power Source

    Connecting machine to power source Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. (1) The sewing machine is equipped with a polarized plug which must be used with an appropriate polarized outlet. Attention: Unplug the power cord when machine is not in use. Foot control The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed.
  • Page 27 KD-1902/FC-1902(110-120V KD-1902/FC-1902(110-120V ) / KD-2902/FC-2902D ) / KD-2902/FC-2902D (220-240V (220-240V...

  • Page 28: Two-Step Presser Foot Lever

    Two-step presser foot lever When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work. (A) Attaching the presser foot holder Raise the presser foot bar (a). (1) Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.

  • Page 30: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the bobbin - Place the thread and spool cap onto the spool pin. For small thread spools, place small side of spool cap next to spool. (1) - Snap thread into thread guide. - Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs. - Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle.

  • Page 32: Inserting The Bobbin

    Inserting the bobbin When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. 1. Inserting the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running counter clockwise direction (arrow). 2. Pull the thread through the slit (A). 3. Draw the thread clockwise until it slips into the notch (B).

  • Page 34: Threading The Upper Thread

    Threading the upper thread This is a simple operation but it is important to carry out correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result. - Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.
  • Page 35 (1/2) (1/2)

  • Page 36: Automatic Needle Threader

    Automatic needle threader - Raise the needle to its highest position. - Press lever (A) right down. - The threader automatically swings to the threading position (B). - Take the thread round the hook (C). - Take the thread in front of the needle so that the thread will insert into the hook (D) from bottom to top...
  • Page 37 (2/3) (2/3)

  • Page 38: Reverse Sewing

    Reverse sewing At the end of seam, press down the reverse sewing lever. Sew a few reverse stitches. Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (A) Removing the work Turn the handwheel towards to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove work towards the back.

  • Page 40: Inserting The Needle

    Inserting the needle Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle as illustrated as follows: A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again af- ter inserting the new needle. B.
  • Page 41 "4" "4"...

  • Page 42: Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

    Adjusting presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to the type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight). However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
  • Page 43 " " " " "+" "+"...

  • Page 44: Matching Needle / Fabric / Thread

    Matching needle / fabric / thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or serge, silk , muslin, Qiana, interlocks, polyester. cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. 12(80) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, Most threads sold are medium size...
  • Page 45 9-11(65-75) 12(80) 14(90) 16(100) 18(110) HA 1 9(70) 18(110) 15 1 15 1/705H 9(70) 18(110) (SIN) 15 1/705HS (SUK) 130 PCL "4" 65, 70, 80 9, 11, 12...
  • Page 47 9-11(65-75) 12(80) 14(90) 16(100) 18(110) HA 1 9(70) 18(110) 15 1 15 1/705H 9(70) 18(110) (SIN) 15 1/705HS (SUK) 130 PCL "4" 65, 70, 80 9, 11, 12...

  • Page 48: How To Choose Your Pattern

    How to choose your pattern For straight stitch select pattern "A" with pattern selector dial. Adjust the stitch length with the stitch length dial. You may choose any needle position, by turning the stitch width dial. For zigzag stitch, select pattern "B"...
  • Page 49 " " "A" "B" " " "S" "S" "S" "S" (HZL- 355Z, HZL-357Z) (HZL- 355Z, HZL-357Z)

  • Page 50: Straight Stitching And Needle Position

    Straight stitching and needle position Turn the stitch selection dial so that the pointer is set to the straight stitch. Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the longer the stitch should be. Choose your needle position, from center position to left needle position by changing the stitch width dial from "0"...
  • Page 51 "0" "7" ( "0" "7" ( "0" "0" "7" "7" "4" (1) "4" (1) "0" "0" "2.5" "2.5" "0" "1" "0" "1" "0" "0"...

  • Page 52: Sewing On Buttons

    Sewing on buttons Change presser foot to button sewing foot. Move the drop feed control to " .." to lower the feed dogs. (1) Position the work under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot. Set the pattern selector knob on zig zag stitch.

  • Page 54: How To Sew Buttonholes

    How to sew buttonholes Buttonhole-making is a 0.4~0.6 simple process that provides reliable results. Making a Buttonhole - Using tailor's chalk, mark the position of the buttonhole on the fabric. - Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selection dial to "...
  • Page 55 (1/8 (1/8 " " " " "0.5" - "1" "0.5" - "1" "3" - "7" "3" - "7"...

  • Page 56: Left And Right Side Balance For Buttonhole

    Left and right side balance for buttonhole Stitch density on right and left sides of buttonhole can be adjusted by button-hole balance control dial. This dial should usually be in a neutral position. (between "+" and " ") If the stitches on the left side of the buttonhole are too close together, turn the dial to the left (+).
  • Page 57 "+" " " "+" " " " " " " "+" "+" "1" - "4" "1" - "4"...

  • Page 58: Stitch Selection

    Stitch selection Turn the stitch length dial to "4". 4 , S (HZL-353Z) Turn the stitch length dial to "S". (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) Triple straight stitch: (1/2) For hardwearing seams. The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. This gives triple reinforcement. Triple zig-zag: (3/4) For hardwearing seams, hems...
  • Page 59 "4" "4" (HZL-353Z) (HZL-353Z) "S" "S" (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) (1/2) : (1/2) (3/4) : (3/4) "3" - "7" "3" - "7"...

  • Page 60: Blind Hem

    Blind hem For hems on curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Blind hem for stretch fabrics. (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) Blind hem for firm fabrics. Turn up the hem to the desired width and press. Fold back (as shown in Fig. 1) against the right side of the fabric with the top edge of the hem extending about 7 mm (1/4") to the right...
  • Page 61 (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) "4" "4" (HZL-353Z) (HZL-353Z) "S" "S" (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) (1/4 ( 1/4...

  • Page 62: Overlock Stitches

    Overlock stitches Turn the stitch length dial to "4". 4 , S (HZL-353Z) Turn the stitch length dial to "S". (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) Seams, neatening, visible hems. Double overlock stitch (1): For fine knits, handknits, seams. Standard overlock (2): For fine knits, jerseys, neck edges, ribbing.
  • Page 63 "4" "4" (HZL-353Z) (HZL-353Z) "S" "S" (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) (1): (2): (2): (HZL- (HZL- 353Z, HZL-357Z) 353Z, HZL-357Z) (3): (3):...

  • Page 64: Patch Work

    Patch work Turn the stitch length dial to "4". 4 , S (HZL-353Z) Turn the stitch length dial to "S". (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) These stitches are used to join two pieces of fabric while leaving a space between their edges. - Fold over the edges of the two pieces of fabric for the hem and baste the edges to a thin piece of paper leaving a small...
  • Page 65 "4" "4" (HZL-353Z) (HZL-353Z) "S" "S" (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) (HZL-355Z, HZL-357Z) (1/4 (1/4...

  • Page 66: Practical Stitches

    Practical stitches Set the machine as illustrated. Turn the stitch width dial and stitch length dial to suit the fabric. Feather stitch (1) For decorative joining seam for a fagoted effect. (HZL-353Z, HZL-357Z) Bridging (2) For seams, place mats, tablecloths. Decorative joining seam for a fagotted effect.
  • Page 67 (HZL-353Z, HZL-357Z) (HZL-353Z, HZL-357Z)

  • Page 68: Darning

    Darning - Turn stitch length dial to the desired length. - Turn stitch selector to straight stitch, center needle position. - Position the fabric to be darned under the presser foot together with the under laying fabric to be used. - Lower the presser foot and alternately sew forward or reverse using the lever.

  • Page 70: Monogramming And Embroidering With Embroidery Hoop

    Monogramming and embroidering with embroidery hoop* Drop the feed dogs. (1) - Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. - Lower presser foot lever before starting to sew. - Adjust the stitch width according to the size of lettering or design.

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    Maintenance Disconnect the machine from the mains before carrying out any maintenance or changing the sewing light bulb. Cleaning If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary.

  • Page 74: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Trouble shooting guide Problem Cause Correction Upper thread 1. The machine is not threaded 1. Rethread the machine breaks correctly 2. Reduce the thread tension (lower 2. The thread tension is too tight number) 3. The thread is too thick for the 3.
  • Page 78 2-11-1, Tsurumaki, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8551, JAPAN PHONE : (81)42-357-2341 FAX : (81)42-357-2379 Copyright © 2014 JUKI CORPORATION. All rights reserved throughout the world. Reservados todos los derechos en todo el mundo. Tous les droits sont réservés à travers le monde.

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