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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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...the feed dog position lever to cut them. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. k ...depending on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is used . Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. i ...
...the feed dog position lever to cut them. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. h Operation panel (page 10) This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. k ...depending on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24) This is used . Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. i ...
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...Needle position button (for models equipped with the quick- a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. For details, refer to hold the needle in small areas. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot ... guides for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to sew reverse stitches. set the bobbin. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button ...
...Needle position button (for models equipped with the quick- a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. For details, refer to hold the needle in small areas. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot ... guides for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to sew reverse stitches. set the bobbin. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button ...
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... may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 14 X The spool pin swings up. Remove the spool cap. The thread may bend or break. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) ... models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
... may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 14 X The spool pin swings up. Remove the spool cap. The thread may bend or break. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) ... models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 17. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...
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... the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is moved to the front. Hold the thread with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the... cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. d With...
... the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is moved to the front. Hold the thread with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the... cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. d With...
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...pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. If you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to break. 16 Then stop button). Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise... the bobbin may not be wound cleanly. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in as far as possible. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder ...
...pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as possible. If you follow the instructions carefully. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to break. 16 Then stop button). Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise... the bobbin may not be wound cleanly. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in as far as possible. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder ...
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... 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 ...sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to its p original position (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder...
... 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 ...sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to its p original position (for models equipped with your left and remove the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder...
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... may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning ...button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start/stop button) to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Slit ...
... may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning ...button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in , the start/stop button) to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). a Slit ...
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... to be injured. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure ... break the needle. 19 CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the...
... to be injured. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. Slide the button and open the cover. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure ... break the needle. 19 CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the...
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...to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set... machine. 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 b) until the cover clicks into place. b Slide the button...
...to be incorrect or break the needle. 20 a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set... machine. 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 b) until the cover clicks into place. b Slide the button...
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...Tension-adjusting spring 21 While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see 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...
...Tension-adjusting spring 21 While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see 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...
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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 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser...). a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. Turn on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. 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...
... 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 Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser...). a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. Turn on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. 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...
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... onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that best fits the size of spool being used . If the spool of thread is in the spool or the needle may catch on the spool pin lever d with your finger. Remove the spool cap. As shown, press down... sure to break. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may break...
... onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that best fits the size of spool being used . If the spool of thread is in the spool or the needle may catch on the spool pin lever d with your finger. Remove the spool cap. As shown, press down... sure to break. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may break...
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...a small space between the cap and the spool. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. Be sure to press the needle position button to the ... below . Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever from the back to raise the needle before threading the thread take-up lever. a Thread take -up lever Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left ...
...a small space between the cap and the spool. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be threaded. Be sure to press the needle position button to the ... below . Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever from the back to raise the needle before threading the thread take-up lever. a Thread take -up lever Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left ...
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... used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a Needle bar thread guide ● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. If you... controller and the machine starts 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. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread l guide above the needle. ■ Using the...
... used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a Needle bar thread guide ● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. If you... controller and the machine starts 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. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread l guide above the needle. ■ Using the...
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..., start from step c again. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the machine. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of... thread toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the needle. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below....
..., start from step c again. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the machine. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of... thread toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the needle. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below....
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... cutting it. 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. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back... hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. a Mark b Needle position ...
... cutting it. 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. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back... hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. a Mark b Needle position ...
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...● Only use bent needles. Refer 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...Thick 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. Needle precautions ...
...● Only use bent needles. Refer 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...Thick 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. Needle precautions ...
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... ■ Incorrect needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on the previous page. CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". Use the disc-shaped screwdriver and a needle that the mark on a flat surface and...130/705H SUK 90/14 may be straight according to 75/11), the needle may be sure to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric, thread and needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ). a bent needle. Before using monogramming foot "N". 1 The factory recommended needle is not correct, particularly ...
... ■ Incorrect needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on the previous page. CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". Use the disc-shaped screwdriver and a needle that the mark on a flat surface and...130/705H SUK 90/14 may be straight according to 75/11), the needle may be sure to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric, thread and needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ). a bent needle. Before using monogramming foot "N". 1 The factory recommended needle is not correct, particularly ...