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... 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... 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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... 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 sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on ...KNOWING 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 manually raise and lower the needle. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use ...
... the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on ...KNOWING 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 manually raise and lower the needle. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use ...
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...the needle plate cover to raise and lower the presser foot. a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in place. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot ... controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in small areas. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise the needle before...
...the needle plate cover to raise and lower the presser foot. a Needle threader (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in place. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot ... controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in small areas. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise the needle before...
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...comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Using other models, the machine will not work properly. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with your finger. a Spool pin b ...Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. The thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 14 X The spool pin swings up. b CAUTION ● Do not...
...comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Using other models, the machine will not work properly. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with your finger. a Spool pin b ...Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine. The thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 14 X The spool pin swings up. b CAUTION ● Do not...
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... spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is moved to the front at the bottom. a Thread guide cover 15 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. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap...
... spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is moved to the front at the bottom. a Thread guide cover 15 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. a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide. If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap...
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...only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller ...before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break....
...only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller ...before turning on the sewing machine. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break....
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...on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 14). Slide the sewing 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 stop button) (for models ...
...on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the pre-tension disk (page 14). Slide the sewing 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 stop button) (for models ...
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...CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start... the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is to be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin winder seat. g Press the foot controller or press (start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed...
...CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start... the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is to be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin winder seat. g Press the foot controller or press (start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed...
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... Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Memo ● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (... break the needle. 19 raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type...
... Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Memo ● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (... break the needle. 19 raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type...
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... a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with your left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Be sure to... thread the machine as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models...
... a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with your left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left tab in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Be sure to... thread the machine as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models...
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... 27). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 21 Replace the bobbin cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing 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...
... 27). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 21 Replace the bobbin cover. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing 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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...handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle ...instructions. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the sewing machine. a Spool pin b Mark...
...handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle ...instructions. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the sewing machine. a Spool pin b Mark...
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... spool pin may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the right so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may bend or break. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used. Slide the... spool onto the pin so that best fits the size of thread is in the spool or the needle may tangle on the spool pin lever d with your finger. Remove the spool cap. g With the slightly rounded...
... spool pin may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the right so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may bend or break. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used. Slide the... spool onto the pin so that best fits the size of thread is in the spool or the needle may tangle on the spool pin lever d with your finger. Remove the spool cap. g With the slightly rounded...
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... in the illustration below . Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever from the back to the front. Hold the thread with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread guide cover 24 a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that there...
... in the illustration below . Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever from the back to the front. Hold the thread with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread guide cover 24 a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that there...
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...you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you could be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to sew, you may cause... (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or thicker...
...you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you could be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to sew, you may cause... (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or thicker...
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... YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the machine. e a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as... a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. 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 ...
... YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the machine. e a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as... a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. 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 ...
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... a of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some... bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. ...
... a of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up or by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that some... bobbin cover. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both d threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. ...
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..., Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin 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. Failure to observe the following table when choosing...
..., Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin 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. Failure to observe the following table when choosing...
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...9632; Correct needle 1 a Flat surface CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to 100/16 needle, regardless of the a Flat surface fabric or thread. Use the ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric..., thread and needle is bent. Before using monogramming foot "N". 1 The factory recommended needle is being operated. Do not use occur. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver and...
...9632; Correct needle 1 a Flat surface CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be straight according to 100/16 needle, regardless of the a Flat surface fabric or thread. Use the ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric..., thread and needle is bent. Before using monogramming foot "N". 1 The factory recommended needle is being operated. Do not use occur. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver and...