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... 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 ...... BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting stitching ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing...
... 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 ...... BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting stitching ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing...
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... 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 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 86 List of symptoms ...90 ERROR MESSAGES ...95...
... 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 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 86 List of symptoms ...90 ERROR MESSAGES ...95...
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... allows 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. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. t Handle... YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. d Thread take-up lever (page 24) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. j Handwheel This is used to manually raise and lower the needle...
... allows 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. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. t Handle... YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. d Thread take-up lever (page 24) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to start and stop sewing. j Handwheel This is used to manually raise and lower the needle...
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.... set the bobbin. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. c Needle position button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch...by keeping the button pressed down to change the sewing direction or for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto...
.... set the bobbin. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. c Needle position button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch...by keeping the button pressed down to change the sewing direction or for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto...
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a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed... same type (part code: SA156, SFB). X The spool pin swings up. KNOWING YOUR 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. The... thread may bend or break. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, ...
a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed... same type (part code: SA156, SFB). X The spool pin swings up. KNOWING YOUR 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. The... thread may bend or break. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, ...
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... onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. a Thread guide cover 15 Hold the thread with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. 1 c b Slide the spool... cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool...
... onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. a Thread guide cover 15 Hold the thread with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. 1 c b Slide the spool... cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool...
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...to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop the machine...around the bobbin a few times. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to wind the thread around the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right, pass it under the pretension...
...to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop the machine...around the bobbin a few times. b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to wind the thread around the bobbin. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right, pass it under the pretension...
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... winder shaft to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). Cut 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 stop button) (for models equipped with ...
... winder shaft to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. While holding the thread that the spring on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller). Cut 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 stop button) (for models equipped with ...
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...; When the foot controller is plugged in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button) to run out. this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Slit in , the start/stop button cannot be used ... the start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is cut the thread as described. Note ● If the sewing machine is to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to be operated using the cutter ...
...; When the foot controller is plugged in bobbin winder seat (with the start/stop button) to run out. this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Slit in , the start/stop button cannot be used ... the start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is cut the thread as described. Note ● If the sewing machine is to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to be operated using the cutter ...
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...the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in d the direction shown by marks on the foot controller and the...9679; Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in injury. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may...
...the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in d the direction shown by marks on the foot controller and the...9679; Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in injury. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may...
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... turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin... thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is indicated by marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover...
... turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin... thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as shown. • If the thread is indicated by marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover...
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... arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. 1 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin... easily rotates counterclockwise. While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin...
... arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. 1 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin... easily rotates counterclockwise. While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin...
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... models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the needle threader,...
... models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to turn the handwheel so that the mark 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the needle threader,...
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... pin so that best fits the size of spool being used . CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. 23 Remove the spool cap. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin... the left, slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to break. As shown, press down on the spool pin and...
... pin so that best fits the size of spool being used . CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. 23 Remove the spool cap. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin... the left, slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to break. As shown, press down on the spool pin and...
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... below . Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever. a Thread guide cover 24 a Thread take -up lever from the back to raise the needle before threading the thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so...
... below . Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever. a Thread guide cover 24 a Thread take -up lever from the back to raise the needle before threading the thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so...
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... lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of thread. Make sure you raise...
... lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of thread. Make sure you raise...
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... the rear of the needle, start from step c again. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 X The end of the... needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the eye of the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the...
... the rear of the needle, start from step c again. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the machine. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 X The end of the... needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the eye of the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the...
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Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 27 or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel ...points up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it . Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing...
Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 27 or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel ...points up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it . Replace the bobbin cover. When sewing...
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...these precautions is purchased. 28 Failure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 50-60 50-90... fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles.
...these precautions is purchased. 28 Failure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 50-60 50-90... fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles.
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...in the table on the previous page. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as a substitute. 1 ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is not correct, particularly when sewing... marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be used as 65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 29 If the combination of the a Flat surface fabric or...
...in the table on the previous page. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) Sewing with thin needles (such as a substitute. 1 ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 75/11), the needle may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is not correct, particularly when sewing... marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be used as 65/9 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 29 If the combination of the a Flat surface fabric or...