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... ...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...
... ...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...
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APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up ...81 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...82 Incorrect thread tension ...85 ...
APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread tightened up ...81 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...82 Incorrect thread tension ...85 ...
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... fed, for thick seams to be used 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 missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16...
... fed, for thick seams to be used 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 missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16...
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...the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is being used. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing... when transporting the machine. 8 h Operation panel (page 10) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the...
...the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is being used. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing... when transporting the machine. 8 h Operation panel (page 10) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the...
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... the needle. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 25) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. When ...to raise and lower the presser foot. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide....
... the needle. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 25) b Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. When ...to raise and lower the presser foot. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide....
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...the machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may ...SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with your finger. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ...
...the machine will not work properly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may ...SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with your finger. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ...
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... is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. Slide the spool onto the pin so that is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool...
... is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. Slide the spool onto the pin so that is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool...
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... , the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the thread straight up. Put the... thread is wound, when the thread runs low it may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in as far as possible. i While holding the end of thread from the hole on...
... , the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the thread straight up. Put the... thread is wound, when the thread runs low it may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the bobbin. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in as far as possible. i While holding the end of thread from the hole on...
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...9679; When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). this is turned after winding the thread... speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models CAUTION equipped with the sewing speed controller.) ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m ...
...9679; When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). this is turned after winding the thread... speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models CAUTION equipped with the sewing speed controller.) ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. 1 a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m ...
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... the sewing speed controller). this is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in cutter) X The thread is not...tension to cut to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start / h stop button cannot be used to a suitable length. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start . Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set...
... the sewing speed controller). this is cut the thread as described. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in cutter) X The thread is not...tension to cut to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start / h stop button cannot be used to a suitable length. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start . Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set...
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...for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be sure to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● ...Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in d the direction shown by marks on the foot...
...for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be sure to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● ...Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in d the direction shown by marks on the foot...
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... machine. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. c 1 2 1 a ...indicated. b Slide the button and open the cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end of the thread is on the left, and then...
... machine. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. c 1 2 1 a ...indicated. b Slide the button and open the cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the d end of the thread is on the left, and then...
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... b) until the cover clicks into place. 1 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Memo ●...the lower thread" (page 27). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 21 While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the...
... b) until the cover clicks into place. 1 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Memo ●...the lower thread" (page 27). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 21 While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the...
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...pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in . Replace the bobbin cover. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some.... c a Upper thread b Lower thread 27 Draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread...
...pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in . Replace the bobbin cover. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some.... c a Upper thread b Lower thread 27 Draw up the lower thread as described in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread...
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... two top threads. You can sew with the c upper thread. Thread the upper thread for the left needle with this machine (part code: 131096-121). a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Install the twin needle. Using the needle threader may... a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. b • For details, refer to steps a through the eye of the needle from the front of the d bobbin winder shaft. For details on installing a needle, refer to back.
... two top threads. You can sew with the c upper thread. Thread the upper thread for the left needle with this machine (part code: 131096-121). a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Install the twin needle. Using the needle threader may... a stitch width of thread for making decorative stitches. b • For details, refer to steps a through the eye of the needle from the front of the d bobbin winder shaft. For details on installing a needle, refer to back.
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... 3 ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of a fabric before you start to "Lower threading" (page 19) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on scrap of the fabric. In this case, refer to sew. ■ ... too tight. Memo ● We recommend that the thread is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer to a higher number. 54 3 41 Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper ...
... 3 ■ Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of a fabric before you start to "Lower threading" (page 19) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on scrap of the fabric. In this case, refer to sew. ■ ... too tight. Memo ● We recommend that the thread is too tight Loops will weaken your seams or cause puckers on wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer to a higher number. 54 3 41 Note ● If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper ...
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... is sewn with too much force, the needle may bend or break. X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is pushed with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may...
... is sewn with too much force, the needle may bend or break. X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is pushed with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may...
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... stitching. Adjust the stitch width to sew reinforcement stitches. Use scissors to the wrong side of the j stitching to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the distance between the button holes. Pull the upper thread at the end of the...
... stitching. Adjust the stitch width to sew reinforcement stitches. Use scissors to the wrong side of the j stitching to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to the distance between the button holes. Pull the upper thread at the end of the...
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...) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. Attach zigzag foot "J". Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). Trim along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on...
...) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. Attach zigzag foot "J". Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). Trim along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to sew directly on...
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... release toward d you clean it . CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before you to remove the needle plate cover. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it should be injured. therefore, it out firmly, and then wipe the...from the race and its surrounding area. If the surface of the machine. a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it again with a dry cloth. Otherwise, you may occur. Raise the needle and the presser foot. After ...
... release toward d you clean it . CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before you to remove the needle plate cover. Cleaning the bobbin case Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in neutral detergent, squeeze it should be injured. therefore, it out firmly, and then wipe the...from the race and its surrounding area. If the surface of the machine. a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it again with a dry cloth. Otherwise, you may occur. Raise the needle and the presser foot. After ...
