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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK 2400...

  • 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: — 1. 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 SECTION I NAME OF PARTS SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHING Names of Parts ............2 Overcasting ............. 20 • Zigzag Stitch ............. 20 Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box) ....3 • Overcasting Variations ........20 SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Buttonhole ............21-26 Connecting Machine to Power Supply ......

  • Page 4: Section I Name Of Parts

    SECTION I NAME OF PARTS Names of Parts q Extension table (Accessory box) w Needle plate e Needle threader r Thread cutter t Face plate y Thread take-up lever u Upper thread guide i Thread tension dial o Spool pin !0 Spool holder !1 Liquid crystal display !2 Function keys...

  • Page 5: Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box)

    Extension Table (Accessory Storage Box) q Bobbin w G: Blind hem stitch foot e H: Cording foot r A: Zigzag foot t E: Zipper foot y C: Overedge foot u D: Hemmer foot i F: Satin stitch foot o Extension Table z Pull the end of the extension table away from the machine, as illustrated.

  • Page 6: Section Ii Getting Ready To Sew

    SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. For Use of the Foot Control: * Turn off the power switch, and insert the foot control plug q and the machine plug w into the machine and the power supply plug e into the wall, in this order.

  • Page 7: Main Function Of Keys

    Main Function of Keys q Reverse Button During straight stitching , zigzag stitching and multiple zigzag stitching press and hold the reverse button. The machine will sew in reverse until you release the button. During utility stitching and decorative stitching, press this button and the machine will sew an auto-lock stitch and stop automatically.
  • Page 8 y Stitch Length Control Key Stitch width and stitch length will show on the display. To decrease the stitch length, press the “–” key. The stitch length will decrease. To increase the stitch length, press the “+” key. The stitch length will increase. u Memory Key When this key is pressed after selecting a pattern, the pattern will be memorized as many times as the key is pressed.

  • Page 9: Winding The Bobbin

    Winding the Bobbin • Set the Spool Lift up the spool pin and place the spool of thread on it with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. * The small spool holder is used with small or narrow spools of thread.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Bobbin

    • Inserting the Bobbin Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running counterclockwise. Guide the thread into notch A on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blade.

  • Page 11: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine • Threading the Machine * Raise the presser foot lifter. * Press the up/down needle position key twice to raise the needle. Up/down needle position key Presser foot lifter z Draw the thread around the upper thread guide. Upper thread guide x Then, down around the check spring holder.

  • Page 12: Needle Threader

    • Needle Threader z Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. x Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, then insert Hook q into the needle eye. Lead the thread around Guide w and under Hook q.

  • Page 13: Drawing Up The Bobbin Thread

    • Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ¡ Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly ¡ with your left hand. ™ ™ Press the up/down needle position key twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread together with a loop of bobbin thread.

  • Page 14: Section Iii Basic Sewing

    SECTION III BASIC SEWING Straight Stitching Selected stitch A: Zigzag foot A 2 6 • Starting to Sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (see page 16). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Stitch Length Manually

    • Adjusting Stitch Length Manually When you press the stitch length key , the A 2 6 pre-programmed setting (2.2) will appear on the screen. It can be set between 0 and 5. Press the minus mark and the number on the screen will get smaller, and the stitch length will get shorter.

  • Page 16: Variation Of Straight Stitching

    Variation of Straight Stitching • Straight Stitch When the machine is turned on, it’s automatically set to sew a straight stitch. This stitch can be used for regular seams, zippers, topstitching, etc. Selected stitch A: Zigzag foot • Locking Stitch Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric.

  • Page 17: Adjust The Top Thread Tension

    Adjust the Top Thread Tension • Choose the Correct Tension For Straight Stitch: The ideal straight stitch will have threads locked between the two layers of fabric, as shown left (magnified to show detail). If you look at the top and bottom of the seam, you will notice that there are no gaps;...

  • Page 18: Seam Allowance Lines

    • Seam Allowance Lines The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover plate help you measure seam width. * The number indicates the distance between the middle needle position and the seam allowance line. Millimeters Inches Marks on 4/8"...

  • Page 19: Changing Needles

    Changing Needles z Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle position key and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. x Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the rear.

  • Page 20: Choose Your Needle And Thread

    Choose Your Needle and Thread FABRICS THREADS NEEDLE SIZE Fine Silk Crepe de Chine, Fine Cotton Voile, Lawn, Fine Synthetic 9 or 11 Organdy, LIGHT WEIGHT Fine Cotton-covered Georgette,Tricot Polyester 50 Silk Linens, Cotton, 50 to 80 Cotton Pique, Serge, 50 to 60 Synthetic 11 or 14 Double Knits,...

  • Page 21: Zigzag Stitch

    Zigzag Stitch Selected stitch A: Zigzag foot A 3 7 A simple zigzag stitch is widely used for overcasting, appliqué, etc. * Stabilize with interfacing on stretch fabric. • Manual Stitch Width and Length z Press the key to change the stitch width and length manually.

  • Page 22: Section Iv Utility Stitching

    SECTION IV UTILITY STITCHING Overcasting Selected stitch A: Zigzag foot C: Overedge foot A 3 7 * Set the stitch width at 5.0–7.0. • Zigzag Stitch This stitch can be used on most woven fabrics. It’s the fastest way to finish an edge, leaving it neat and flat. A dense zigzag can also be used for applique.

  • Page 23: Buttonhole

    Buttonhole • Buttonhole Variations Square Buttonhole: R 1 5 For buttonholes on shirts and blouses. R 1 5 Rounded Buttonhole: For buttonholes on shirts and blouses made of fine fabric. R 1 5 Keyhole Buttonhole: For buttonholes on jackets. R 1 5 Sensor Buttonhole •...
  • Page 24 Sensor Buttonhole, cont’d x Pull the button holder to the back, and place the button in it. Push it together tightly on the button. Button holder If the button is extremely thick, make a test buttonhole. If it is difficult to fit the button through the test buttonhole, engthen the size by pulling the button holder on the back to increase length.

  • Page 25: To Alter Buttonhole Stitch Width And Density

    Sensor Buttonhole, cont’d n Remove the fabric and place a pin just before the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally cutting bartacks. Cut the opening with the seam ripper. When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go. Note: Make sure there is no gap between the slider and the spring holder.

  • Page 26: Rounded And Keyhole Buttonholes

    • Rounded and Keyhole Buttonholes R: Automatic buttonhole foot R 1 5 R 1 5 To Sew: For sewing, use the same procedure as when the sensor buttonhole is selected. R 1 5 Starting point Bartack R 1 5 Adjust the Stitch Width and Density: Adjust the stitch density as appropriate for to the material W4.0 L 0.4 and thread.

  • Page 27: Automatic Buttonhole (Bh1 )

    Automatic buttonhole (BH1 R: Automatic buttonhole foot R 1 5 * To alter the stitch width and density, refer to page 23. To sew: z x c z Pull the button holder to the far back. x Insert the fabric under the foot. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both thread to the left.

  • Page 28: Corded Buttonhole

    Corded Buttonhole z For sewing, use the same procedure as the sensor buttonhole (see pages 21–23 ). * Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. R 1 5 With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 29: Sew A Button

    Sew a Button Selected stitch F: Satin stitch foot * Set the stitch width in accordance with the position A 3 7 of the holes on the button. z Match the button holes to the horizontal slot on the z x c v presser foot.

  • Page 30: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing Choose Stitch Pattern 01 and attach Foot E. Selected stitch E: Zipper foot A 2 6 • To Snap On the Zipper Foot Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder. * To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot on the right-hand side.

  • Page 31: Zipper Sewing

    Zipper Sewing, cont’d x Sew through all layers next to fold. Stop just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.

  • Page 32: Blind Stitch Hemming

    Blind Stitch Hemming Choose Stitch Pattern 11 and attach Foot G. Selected stitch G: Blind hem foot G 2 6 Position the fabric so that the folded edge comes to the left side of guide. Lower the presser foot. Adjust the position of needle swing with the stitch width key so that the needle just pierces the folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over to the left side.

  • Page 33: Rolled Hem

    Rolled Hem Selected stitch D: Hemmer foot z Make a double 0.25 cm (1/8" ) fold approximately 8 cm (3" ) in length. x Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where sewing is to begin and lower the hemmer foot. Sew 3 or 4 stitches while holding the needle and bobbin threads.

  • Page 34: Section V Decorative Stitching

    SECTION V DECORATIVE STITCHING Shell Stitch Selected stitch F: Satin stitch foot * Use a lightweight fabric such as tricot. F 6 8 Fold and stitch on the bias. Set the stitch width and length as you desire. You may need to tighten the top thread slightly. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric when it zigzags.

  • Page 35: Decorative Stitch

    Decorative stitch Selected stitch F: Satin stitch foot For a delicate appearance on fabric such as chiffon, use a F 1 4 single layer with a tear-away backing, if necessary. Scallop Hems Selected stitch A: Zigzag foot Pattern No.23 can be used to attractively finish the edges F 1 4 of collars, pockets and place mats.

  • Page 36: Cording

    Cording Selected stitch H: Cording foot Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled F 1 4 design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording.

  • Page 37: Quilting

    Quilting Selected stitch A: Zigzag foot A 2 6 The quilting guide will help to keep the stitching lines straight. z Loosen the quilter screw. Slide the quilter in the opening to the desired width and tighten the screw. Quilter holding screw Quilter Hole x Sew, guiding the quilter over the previous row of...

  • Page 38: Adjusting Pattern Balance

    Adjusting Pattern Balance If stretch stitch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. Feed balancing dial Standard mark Setting mark To Adjust distorted patterns: * If patterns are compressed, correct by turning the dial in the direction of “...

  • Page 39: Program Decorative Stitch Patterns

    Program Decorative Stitch Patterns • One Cycle Stitching z Select pattern 24 by pressing the pattern key three F 1 4 times. x Memorize pattern 24 by pressing the memory key. Blink c Select pattern 21 by pressing the pattern key three times.

  • Page 40: Section Vi Care Of Your Machine

    SECTION VI CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Care of Your Machine * Press the up/down needle position key to raise the needle and unplug the machine before cleaning. * Do not dismantle the machine other than explained on this page. * The machine never needs oiling. * Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator or in direct sunlight.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Refer to page 9 breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Refer to page 15 3. The needle is bent or blunt. Refer to page 17 4.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting, cont'd Condition Cause Reference 1. The needle thread tension is too loose. Gathering Refer to page 15 2. The needle is too heavy or light for the fabrics being sewn. Refer to page 18 The machine doesn’t 1. The machine is not plugged in. Refer to page 4 work.
  • Page 43 Printed in Taiwan 840-800-578 (E)

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