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...Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses ...29 Checking the needle ...30 Replacing the needle ...30 Sewing with the twin needle ...32 REPLACING THE PRESSER...
...Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses ...29 Checking the needle ...30 Replacing the needle ...30 Sewing with the twin needle ...32 REPLACING THE PRESSER...
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... 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can...
... 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can...
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.... c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23) This holds the spool of the upper thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ...
.... c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 15) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. i Spool pin (page 10, 15 and 23) This holds the spool of the upper thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and 44) g Operation buttons (page 9) The operation buttons differ...
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... stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in small areas. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. For details, refer to "Starting to raise the needle before threading the needle. c Needle position button (for sewing straight seams...
... stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in small areas. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. For details, refer to "Starting to raise the needle before threading the needle. c Needle position button (for sewing straight seams...
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... sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the start . 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models...
... sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the start . 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models...
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... the start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to the right. 19 g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft...
... the start /stop button). Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to the right. 19 g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may break the needle. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft...
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... bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the right direction. a Cover b Slide button...
... bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the right direction. a Cover b Slide button...
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... the slit, as indicated. If the thread unrolls in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 Turn off the sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through equipped with your right hand...
... the slit, as indicated. If the thread unrolls in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle. 21 Turn off the sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through equipped with your right hand...
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... a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Thread the needle from front to back and pull n out about 5 cm (2 inches) of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used , refer to "Upper threading" (page 23). b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. m CAUTION ● Make sure...
... a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. Thread the needle from front to back and pull n out about 5 cm (2 inches) of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used , refer to "Upper threading" (page 23). b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. m CAUTION ● Make sure...
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... the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to be fed smoothly. Note ● Before start sewing, baste together the fabric and the hook-and-loop fastener. a Presser foot locking pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). Sewing hook-and-loop fastener 2 a Sewing direction Raise the presser foot lever. Make sure that the presser foot remains level ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is attached to...
... the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to be fed smoothly. Note ● Before start sewing, baste together the fabric and the hook-and-loop fastener. a Presser foot locking pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). Sewing hook-and-loop fastener 2 a Sewing direction Raise the presser foot lever. Make sure that the presser foot remains level ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is attached to...
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A X The size of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 3 4 A a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm (3/16 inch) Use chalk to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". c Select a stitch. d Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with a diameter...
A X The size of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 3 4 A a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm (3/16 inch) Use chalk to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". c Select a stitch. d Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with a diameter...
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... the rear of the machine). • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Then, slide the button so that it is the same as f the distance between the holes in the same way. 3 a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with 4 holes can be attached. Attach presser foot "M".
... the rear of the machine). • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Then, slide the button so that it is the same as f the distance between the holes in the same way. 3 a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with 4 holes can be attached. Attach presser foot "M".
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... quilting guide. ● Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to the presser bar. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use other patterns. a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) ■ For a seam allowance on the left side 3 Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder. • For details, refer to "Changing the needle position" (page 47). Quilts...
... quilting guide. ● Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to the presser bar. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use other patterns. a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) ■ For a seam allowance on the left side 3 Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder. • For details, refer to "Changing the needle position" (page 47). Quilts...
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... machine in the needle plate is connected. (for this machine. Use the foot controller properly. The spool or spool cap is scratched. page 24 The upper thread was pressed, even though the foot controller is scratched. Correctly install the needle. Replace the needle. page 29 The needle breaks. The area around the hole in . Replace the presser foot. The bobbin case is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. Lower the presser foot lever. cap. Use...
... machine in the needle plate is connected. (for this machine. Use the foot controller properly. The spool or spool cap is scratched. page 24 The upper thread was pressed, even though the foot controller is scratched. Correctly install the needle. Replace the needle. page 29 The needle breaks. The area around the hole in . Replace the presser foot. The bobbin case is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. Lower the presser foot lever. cap. Use...
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... machine. Remove any knots or tangles. The area around the hole in the race, clean the race. Replace the presser foot. Only use a bobbin that best fits the size of fabric. the bobbin thread properly. You have not used , or the thread has come out of stitch. The needle is incorrectly installed. Replace the needle. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. You have not threaded the upper thread Thread the upper thread and wind...
... machine. Remove any knots or tangles. The area around the hole in the race, clean the race. Replace the presser foot. Only use a bobbin that best fits the size of fabric. the bobbin thread properly. You have not used , or the thread has come out of stitch. The needle is incorrectly installed. Replace the needle. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. You have not threaded the upper thread Thread the upper thread and wind...
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... not threaded the upper thread properly. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. page 38 You have not used the right combination of stitch that you want to sew. If the thread is slanted on zigzag foot "J" to . page 30 Zigzag foot "J" is tangled in the race, clean the race. Slide the feed dog position lever to keep the presser foot level while sewing. Lengthen the stitch length. direction. pitched noise while sewing. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly...
... not threaded the upper thread properly. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. page 38 You have not used the right combination of stitch that you want to sew. If the thread is slanted on zigzag foot "J" to . page 30 Zigzag foot "J" is tangled in the race, clean the race. Slide the feed dog position lever to keep the presser foot level while sewing. Lengthen the stitch length. direction. pitched noise while sewing. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly...
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APPENDIX ■ After sewing Symptom The upper thread has tightened up. The thread tension is incorrect. The presser foot you want to put it right Correctly install the bobbin thread. The thread tension is incorrect. How to sew. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Only use a bobbin that you are using . Possible cause The bobbin thread is incorrect. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Adjust the tension of stitch that has been designed for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. Reference page...
APPENDIX ■ After sewing Symptom The upper thread has tightened up. The thread tension is incorrect. The presser foot you want to put it right Correctly install the bobbin thread. The thread tension is incorrect. How to sew. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Only use a bobbin that you are using . Possible cause The bobbin thread is incorrect. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Adjust the tension of stitch that has been designed for this machine. Remove the tangle thread. Reference page...
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.... The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was connected. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before continuing to remove the tangled thread (p.84). Then, thread the upper thread properly, and continue the operation. Follow the instructions indicated in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. The start /stop button. ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before continuing the operation. 4 buttonhole lever is raised...
.... The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was connected. Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before continuing to remove the tangled thread (p.84). Then, thread the upper thread properly, and continue the operation. Follow the instructions indicated in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. The start /stop button. ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before continuing the operation. 4 buttonhole lever is raised...
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... buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching 62 D , darning 45 59 E elastic tape 59 error messages 97 extra spool pin 32 eyelet punch 54 F fagoting 69 fast bobbin winding 18 feed dog position lever 8, 55, 65 feed , dogs 9 55, 64 flat bed , attachment 7 8, 44 foot controller 6 13, 39 free-motion quilting 64 H , handwheel 8 39 heirloom stitching 72 hook-and-loop fastener 43 J joining 71 , joining stitch 61 68 M main parts 8 main power switch 12 , monogramming 70 72 N needle 29 , needle bar thread guide 9 26 , needle clamp screw 9 31 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover...
... buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching 62 D , darning 45 59 E elastic tape 59 error messages 97 extra spool pin 32 eyelet punch 54 F fagoting 69 fast bobbin winding 18 feed dog position lever 8, 55, 65 feed , dogs 9 55, 64 flat bed , attachment 7 8, 44 foot controller 6 13, 39 free-motion quilting 64 H , handwheel 8 39 heirloom stitching 72 hook-and-loop fastener 43 J joining 71 , joining stitch 61 68 M main parts 8 main power switch 12 , monogramming 70 72 N needle 29 , needle bar thread guide 9 26 , needle clamp screw 9 31 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover...
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... adjusting the stitch length and stitch width, refer to change the stitch length and stitch width settings. If sewing is enough thread in the bobbin. Raise the needle and presser foot. 9 In addition, it may break. p CAUTION • Before sewing, make sure the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching have been turned off . o If your machine is higher than the standard setting. m While gently holding threads at the end of the fabric. Depending on adjusting the upper thread tension...
... adjusting the stitch length and stitch width, refer to change the stitch length and stitch width settings. If sewing is enough thread in the bobbin. Raise the needle and presser foot. 9 In addition, it may break. p CAUTION • Before sewing, make sure the automatic thread cutting and automatic reinforcement/reverse stitching have been turned off . o If your machine is higher than the standard setting. m While gently holding threads at the end of the fabric. Depending on adjusting the upper thread tension...