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We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-V67 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-V67 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
Operation Manual
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... 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 hook-and-loop fastener ...43 Sewing thin fabrics ...44 Sewing stretch fabrics ...44 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...44 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Accessory compartment...
... 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 hook-and-loop fastener ...43 Sewing thin fabrics ...44 Sewing stretch fabrics ...44 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...44 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Accessory compartment...
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... controller can be fed, for example, at the beginning of the presser foot holder is on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name Part...
... controller can be fed, for example, at the beginning of the presser foot holder is on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name Part...
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...) This holds the spool of the operation panel differs depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the...vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. o Foot controller jack/socket...
...) This holds the spool of the operation panel differs depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the...vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to lower the feed dogs. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. o Foot controller jack/socket...
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...Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with the quick- Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (...presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the...
...Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with the quick- Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (...presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the...
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...used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. Spool pin As shown, press down on the sewing machine model. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to select desired stitch category. e Stitch .... g Mirror image stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch is selected with the stitch category selection key. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on some models 876 5 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin...
...used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the stitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here. Spool pin As shown, press down on the sewing machine model. press the "+" side to increase the stitch length.) d Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to select desired stitch category. e Stitch .... g Mirror image stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch is selected with the stitch category selection key. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on some models 876 5 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin...
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■ Storing the spool pin ■ Installing the spool pin When placing the cover on the back of the machine, as fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, shown. 1 until it . If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then the hole on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to secure it locks into b place. 11 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to its storage position.
■ Storing the spool pin ■ Installing the spool pin When placing the cover on the back of the machine, as fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, shown. 1 until it . If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the spool pin, and then the hole on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to secure it locks into b place. 11 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into place to its storage position.
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.... These things may result. Power supply Insert the plug into an electrical outlet that is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a To turn off the main power and remove the plug in poor condition. ● Turn ... connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with wet hands. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the ...
.... These things may result. Power supply Insert the plug into an electrical outlet that is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. a To turn off the main power and remove the plug in poor condition. ● Turn ... connection or a disconnection • During electrical storms CAUTION ● Use only the power cord included with wet hands. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the ...
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...the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop position to select the desired sewing speed. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. Note ●...connecting the foot controller, be used to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to build up on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 1 a right to the lowered ...
...the foot controller down the "-" side of the sewing machine. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop position to select the desired sewing speed. Hold down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. Note ●...connecting the foot controller, be used to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped. After turning on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of cloth and dust to build up on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or 1 a right to the lowered ...
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... the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). After turning on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to... b key) on the left and turn on . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch selection key). X ...
... the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). After turning on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. Memo ● Perform the same operation to change the initial needle position to... b key) on the left and turn on . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing machine. Hold down the "+" side of (stitch selection key). X ...
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Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. X The spool pin swings up. 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. .... 15 If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Remove the spool cap...
Only use the bobbin that have been designed for this sewing machine. X The spool pin swings up. 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. .... 15 If you use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes with this machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Remove the spool cap...
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... your right hand so that there is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the...the thread that 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 the right end... Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is pulled out, and then...
... your right hand so that there is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the...the thread that 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 the right end... Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is pulled out, and then...
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...the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to be wound cleanly... the hole on the shaft slides into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be used to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread...
...the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to be wound cleanly... the hole on the shaft slides into the pre-tension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot be used to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread...
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...system Place the bobbin on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop button). 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 15). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to ...
...system Place the bobbin on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop button). 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 15). Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to ...
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...and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. 1 a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to cut to the right and pass it through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break...-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). 1...
...and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. 1 a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with the start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to cut to the right and pass it through e the slit in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break...-in cutter) X The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). 1...
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... unrolls in injury. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. Be sure to loosen, breaking ...the needle and resulting in the right direction. 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. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound...
... unrolls in injury. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. Raise the needle to its highest position by the arrow. Be sure to loosen, breaking ...the needle and resulting in the right direction. 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. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound...
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...the bobbin e down with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by marks on the left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to its highest position... direction for models • If the thread is indicated by the line in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to be incorrect or ...
...the bobbin e down with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. Turn off the sewing machine. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by marks on the left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to its highest position... direction for models • If the thread is indicated by the line in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to be incorrect or ...
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... without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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 ...
... without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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 ...
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... Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or... the upper thread, carefully follow the 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 correctly.
... Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the sewing machine. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or... the upper thread, carefully follow the 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 correctly.
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... as far as possible to the right so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the slit in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause...
... as far as possible to the right so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the slit in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause...