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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...(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 ...
...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...(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 ...
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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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...Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. t Handle Carry the sewing ...machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 d Thread take-up lever (page 24) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to circulate. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. f ...
...Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. t Handle Carry the sewing ...machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 d Thread take-up lever (page 24) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to circulate. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. f ...
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... pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise the needle before threading the needle. Be sure to raise and lower the presser foot. d Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller... release Use when removing the needle plate cover. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to adjust the sewing speed. 9 For details, refer to "Starting...
... pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise the needle before threading the needle. Be sure to raise and lower the presser foot. d Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller... release Use when removing the needle plate cover. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to adjust the sewing speed. 9 For details, refer to "Starting...
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If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with your finger. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As .... Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this sewing machine. X The spool pin swings up. The thread may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this...
If you use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with your finger. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As .... Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this sewing machine. X The spool pin swings up. The thread may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this...
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... rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. CAUTION ● If the spool or 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 sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool... cap and the spool. 1 c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the right so that best fits the size of spool being used . Slide the spool onto the pin...
... rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. CAUTION ● If the spool or 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 sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool... cap and the spool. 1 c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the right so that best fits the size of spool being used . Slide the spool onto the pin...
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...few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect ...the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Then stop button). CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. a Spring on the bobbin. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the...
...few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the foot controller, connect ...the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Then stop button). CAUTION ● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. a Spring on the bobbin. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the...
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... shaft to the right. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. this is turned after winding the thread 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 ...
... shaft to the right. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. this is turned after winding the thread 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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... the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to fast) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly...foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the ...
... the machine will make a clicking sound; CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to a suitable length. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to fast) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly...foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the ...
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... needle. 19 Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin, see page 20. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was...Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in...
... needle. 19 Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin, see page 20. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was...Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in...
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... highest position by 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 f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING ...MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the end of the...
... highest position by 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 f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING ...MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the end of the...
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...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 the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin... thread. 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...
...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 the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin... thread. 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...
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... become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. Turn on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you ...(counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 25. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with...
... become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. Turn on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you ...(counterclockwise) so that the mark on the needle threader, see page 25. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with...
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... b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to break. Remove the spool cap. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of the... left, slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to raise the spool...
... b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to break. Remove the spool cap. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of the... left, slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to raise the spool...
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... back to the front. a Thread guide cover 24 a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. cb Feed the upper thread as shown in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide. Hold the thread with your left as...
... back to the front. a Thread guide cover 24 a Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. cb Feed the upper thread as shown in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide. Hold the thread with your left as...
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...or the twin needle. 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 sew, you may cause sewing problems. a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide...needle from front to back and pull n out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the procedure a in your left hand, then feeding the thread with CAUTION your right hand. ● The needle threader can be used with the needle threader). Follow steps a through 100/16 home ...
...or the twin needle. 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 sew, you may cause sewing problems. a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide...needle from front to back and pull n out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the procedure a in your left hand, then feeding the thread with CAUTION your right hand. ● The needle threader can be used with the needle threader). Follow steps a through 100/16 home ...
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...The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the needle. Raise the presser foot lever. d Pull the loop of the...step c again. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 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 eye of the machine. e a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful ...
...The end of the needle threader rotates toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the presser i foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the rear of the needle. Raise the presser foot lever. d Pull the loop of the...step c again. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 26 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 eye of the machine. e a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful ...
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... button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. When...can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 27 Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the bobbin...
... button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. When...can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 27 Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the bobbin...
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... 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. CAUTION ●..., possibly resulting in injury. 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. CAUTION ●..., possibly resulting in injury. 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...
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... ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using the needle, place the flat side of the a Flat surface fabric or thread. Checking the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may be uneven or puckered or there may occur if... foot "N". 1 The factory recommended needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 29 CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". Do not use occur. a bent needle. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.)...
... ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using the needle, place the flat side of the a Flat surface fabric or thread. Checking the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may be uneven or puckered or there may occur if... foot "N". 1 The factory recommended needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 29 CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". Do not use occur. a bent needle. Raise the needle by pressing once or twice.)...