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...Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the bobbin ...14 Lower threading ...19 Upper threading ...22 Drawing up the lower thread ...27 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 28 Needle precautions ...28 Needle types and their uses ...28 Checking the needle ...29 Replacing the needle ...29 Sewing with the twin needle ...31 REPLACING THE PRESSER...
...Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the bobbin ...14 Lower threading ...19 Upper threading ...22 Drawing up the lower thread ...27 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 28 Needle precautions ...28 Needle types and their uses ...28 Checking the needle ...29 Replacing the needle ...29 Sewing with the twin needle ...31 REPLACING THE PRESSER...
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...UTILITY STITCHES 45 OVERCASTING STITCHES 45 Using zigzag foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46 BASIC STITCHING ...47 Basic stitching ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 61 Appliqués ...62 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...62 Piecing ...62 Quilting ...63 Free-motion quilting ...64 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 66 Triple stretch stitching ...66 Bar tack stitching ...66 DECORATIVE STITCHING 68...
...UTILITY STITCHES 45 OVERCASTING STITCHES 45 Using zigzag foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46 BASIC STITCHING ...47 Basic stitching ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 61 Appliqués ...62 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...62 Piecing ...62 Quilting ...63 Free-motion quilting ...64 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 66 Triple stretch stitching ...66 Bar tack stitching ...66 DECORATIVE STITCHING 68...
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...; Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on machine.) SA156 SFB 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 2 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. Part Name 11 Twin needle...
...; Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on machine.) SA156 SFB 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 2 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is on the machine with product code 885-V60/V61/V62. Part Name 11 Twin needle...
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... main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this to control the sewing speed, and to lower the feed dogs. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. Design and position of the operation panel...
... main power and sewing light switch on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is used to manually raise and lower the needle. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this to control the sewing speed, and to lower the feed dogs. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. Design and position of the operation panel...
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... clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to clean the race. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to set bobbin) You can start or stop button (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 25) b Buttonhole lever Lower...
... clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to clean the race. When sewing is stopped, the needle is installed onto the presser foot holder. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to set bobbin) You can start or stop button (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 25) b Buttonhole lever Lower...
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... the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and • For more details on the needle plate cover. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION...
... the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and • For more details on the needle plate cover. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION...
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... "Needle types and their uses" (page 28). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread...
... "Needle types and their uses" (page 28). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread...
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When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and...
When using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. ● Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and...
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... start sewing, baste together the fabric and the hook-and-loop fastener. a Edge of zigzag foot "J") so that the needle passes through the hook-andloop fastener, replace the needle with the needle for sewing. Sewing hook-and-loop fastener 2 a Sewing direction Raise the presser foot lever. a Align the beginning of stitching The fabric may bend or break. While holding zigzag foot "J" level, hold the c presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Use...
... start sewing, baste together the fabric and the hook-and-loop fastener. a Edge of zigzag foot "J") so that the needle passes through the hook-andloop fastener, replace the needle with the needle for sewing. Sewing hook-and-loop fastener 2 a Sewing direction Raise the presser foot lever. a Align the beginning of stitching The fabric may bend or break. While holding zigzag foot "J" level, hold the c presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Use...
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...; For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to the right; Center Triple stretch stitch Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . pressing...
...; For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches, refer to the right; Center Triple stretch stitch Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . pressing...
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... (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". d Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set . 52 UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If...
... (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". d Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the button guide plate should be set . 52 UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. 1 2 5 ■ If...
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Set the stitch length to you. X The feed dogs are lowered. Attach presser foot "M". Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Place a button between the holes in the button. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 55 Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine on with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to be attached. Measure...
Set the stitch length to you. X The feed dogs are lowered. Attach presser foot "M". Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Place a button between the holes in the button. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 55 Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine on with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to be attached. Measure...
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... stitch width. Quilts can easily be quilted. Baste the fabric to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 34). Hook the connecting fork of the fabric, and sew using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide. ● Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to "Changing the needle position" (page 47). d Place one hand on the left side 3 Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever...
... stitch width. Quilts can easily be quilted. Baste the fabric to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 34). Hook the connecting fork of the fabric, and sew using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide. ● Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to "Changing the needle position" (page 47). d Place one hand on the left side 3 Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever...
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...07 07 07 07 Overcasting on medium 05 weight or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No *** * Yes Rev...
...07 07 07 07 Overcasting on medium 05 weight or stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, darn- Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No *** * Yes Rev...
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... the presser foot is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. You have not used the right combination of fabric. Press the foot controller or the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. page 13 page 39 The presser foot lever is pushed to the right. To use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Correct the upper threading. Replace the needle. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. sew. Replace the needle plate...
... the presser foot is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. You have not used the right combination of fabric. Press the foot controller or the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. page 13 page 39 The presser foot lever is pushed to the right. To use a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. Correct the upper threading. Replace the needle. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. sew. Replace the needle plate...
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.... You have not used . Wind the bobbin thread properly. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Replace the presser foot. APPENDIX Symptom The upper thread breaks. If thin fabrics are being fed correctly. for the Choose a needle that has been designed for this machine. The needle is tangled. The thread is bent or blunt. The spool or spool cap is appropriate thread you are knots or tangles in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case.
.... You have not used . Wind the bobbin thread properly. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Replace the presser foot. APPENDIX Symptom The upper thread breaks. If thin fabrics are being fed correctly. for the Choose a needle that has been designed for this machine. The needle is tangled. The thread is bent or blunt. The spool or spool cap is appropriate thread you are knots or tangles in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case.
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... type of fabric. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of the upper thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 4 You have not used the right combination of stitch that you want to sew. Adjust the tension of stitching. Replace the bobbin case. Slide the feed dog position lever to keep the presser foot level while sewing. page 29 Zigzag foot...
... type of fabric. The bobbin case is bent or blunt. Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of the upper thread. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - 4 You have not used the right combination of stitch that you want to sew. Adjust the tension of stitching. Replace the bobbin case. Slide the feed dog position lever to keep the presser foot level while sewing. page 29 Zigzag foot...
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... machine. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Adjust the tension of the fabric. The thread is tangled, for this machine. Possible cause The bobbin thread is incorrect. The thread tension is incorrectly installed. The presser foot you are using . The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the upper thread. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Remove the tangle thread. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Bobbin...
... machine. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Adjust the tension of the fabric. The thread is tangled, for this machine. Possible cause The bobbin thread is incorrect. The thread tension is incorrectly installed. The presser foot you are using . The thread is tangled on the wrong side of the upper thread. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Remove the tangle thread. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Bobbin...
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... the machine automatically stops. Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before continuing the operation. 4 buttonhole lever is raised. The motor locked up , an error message appears on the operation panel. After cleaning the bobbin case, insert the bobbin case properly. Contact your nearest authorized service center. The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed (or the start /stop button. Clean the bobbin case to remove the tangled thread...
... the machine automatically stops. Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before continuing the operation. 4 buttonhole lever is raised. The motor locked up , an error message appears on the operation panel. After cleaning the bobbin case, insert the bobbin case properly. Contact your nearest authorized service center. The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed (or the start /stop button. Clean the bobbin case to remove the tangled thread...
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... spool pin 31 eyelet punch 54 F fagoting 69 fast bobbin winding 17 feed dog position lever 8, 55, 65 feed , dogs 9 55, 64 flat bed , attachment 7 8, 44 foot controller 6 13, 39 free-motion quilting 64 H , handwheel 8 39 heirloom stitching 72 hook-and-loop fastener 43 J joining 71 , joining stitch 61 68 M main parts 8 main power switch 12 , monogramming 70 72 96 N needle 28 , needle bar thread guide 9 25 , needle clamp screw 9 30 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover 9 78 needle position 47 needle position button 9 , needle threader 9 25 O openings 66 operation beep...
... spool pin 31 eyelet punch 54 F fagoting 69 fast bobbin winding 17 feed dog position lever 8, 55, 65 feed , dogs 9 55, 64 flat bed , attachment 7 8, 44 foot controller 6 13, 39 free-motion quilting 64 H , handwheel 8 39 heirloom stitching 72 hook-and-loop fastener 43 J joining 71 , joining stitch 61 68 M main parts 8 main power switch 12 , monogramming 70 72 96 N needle 28 , needle bar thread guide 9 25 , needle clamp screw 9 30 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover 9 78 needle position 47 needle position button 9 , needle threader 9 25 O openings 66 operation beep...
