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... this manual. 3. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on cord. Never operate this machine, basic safety precautions should never be supervised to break. 14. Return the machine to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Never operate the machine with this manual. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from outlet. 9. Do not use . Do not operate...
... this manual. 3. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on cord. Never operate this machine, basic safety precautions should never be supervised to break. 14. Return the machine to the symbol "{" position which represents off, then remove plug from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Never operate the machine with this manual. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from outlet. 9. Do not use . Do not operate...
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... parts to clean the case. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other moving parts. 2. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. up lever, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use extension cords. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread...
... parts to clean the case. Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any other moving parts. 2. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. If the problem persists, please consult your eye on the foot controller. 4. up lever, needle, or other parts • A power failure occurs during use extension cords. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not touch the hand wheel, thread...
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... 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20...
... 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Power supply ...9 Foot controller ...10 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position ...10 THREADING THE MACHINE 11 Winding the bobbin ...11 Lower threading ...14 Upper threading ...16 Drawing up the lower thread ...19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 20 Needle precautions ...20 Needle types and their uses ...20...
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... bed attachment with two needles. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin...
... bed attachment with two needles. o Feed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. q Foot controller (page 10) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. b Spool pin...
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... operation buttons help you to sew in place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the sewing direction. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot...
... operation buttons help you to sew in place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the sewing direction. e Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 i Needle plate The needle plate is marked with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The presser foot...
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...1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Others SA156 XA5539-151 XC8834-021 131096-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam...
...1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" 4 Zipper foot "I" 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on the following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Others SA156 XA5539-151 XC8834-021 131096-121 X59476-021 X55467-021 130920-021 XC8816-021 5.* No. Others SA140 F033N: XC2214-002 SA129 F005N: XC1948-002 SA125 F001N: XC1944-002 No. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch 8 Part Code U.S.A. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot * May be used on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam...
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... down lightly, the machine will stop button cannot be used to build up on the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a low speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will run at a faster speed. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to...
... down lightly, the machine will stop button cannot be used to build up on the left to sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a low speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to the lowered position. 10 When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will run at a faster speed. Slower a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to...
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... button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension...
... button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 12 Slide the sewing speed controller back to its l original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension...
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... length. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin winder seat. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to...
... length. Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be used to start or stop sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the notch in the bobbin winder seat. If the bobbin is cut the thread as described. ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to...
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... presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you turn the power off while threading the machine. If it may cause the thread tension to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Actual size...
... presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in c the direction shown by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you turn the power off while threading the machine. If it may cause the thread tension to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Actual size...
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... cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by marks around the bobbin case. If it is indicated by the line in , feed the end of the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow...
... cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 a Cutter Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. Be sure to thread the machine as shown by marks around the bobbin case. If it is indicated by the line in , feed the end of the bobbin case. Slide the button and open the cover. Replace the bobbin cover. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow...
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... set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Lower the presser foot lever. Pull up lever. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Check the table on the spool pin and cause the needle to the needle bar thread guide. Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread...
... set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Lower the presser foot lever. Pull up lever. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of the procedure in a "Upper threading" to thread the machine to break. Check the table on the spool pin and cause the needle to the needle bar thread guide. Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread...
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...not use reverse stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev.* Center Triple stretch stitch Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - Stitch Name Pattern No. Start sewing. Lower the needle into the fabric...
...not use reverse stitching. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No Ye*s** Rev.* Center Triple stretch stitch Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - Stitch Name Pattern No. Start sewing. Lower the needle into the fabric...
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... upper thread down through the buttonhole. c Select a stitch. A 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 the red marks on fabric Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be set . 2 A 2 a Mark on fabric b Red marks on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used...
... upper thread down through the buttonhole. c Select a stitch. A 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 the red marks on fabric Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be set . 2 A 2 a Mark on fabric b Red marks on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used...
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... f thread to the thickness of the gimp thread. X The feed dogs are lowered. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 38 a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp g thread to be attached. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of the machine). c Adjust the stitch width to remove any excess of the d gimp thread. Attach presser foot "M". UTILITY STITCHES ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on with 4 holes can be attached.
... f thread to the thickness of the gimp thread. X The feed dogs are lowered. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 38 a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp g thread to be attached. Hook the gimp thread onto the part of the machine). c Adjust the stitch width to remove any excess of the d gimp thread. Attach presser foot "M". UTILITY STITCHES ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on with 4 holes can be attached.
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... upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the button. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the button. Use scissors to raise the feed dogs. 39 When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever to (to the left as f the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Place a button between the holes in the same way. 3 Select a stitch...
... upper thread and the bobbin thread at the end of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the button. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the button. Use scissors to raise the feed dogs. 39 When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever to (to the left as f the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Place a button between the holes in the same way. 3 Select a stitch...
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... . Insert the needle properly. Replace the needle plate. The upper thread breaks. The area around the hole in the presser foot is set incorrectly. Replace the presser foot. The bobbin case is set incorrectly. The thread is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Replace the bobbin. Correct the upper threading. You have not inserted the needle properly. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the type of the upper thread. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Bobbin...
... . Insert the needle properly. Replace the needle plate. The upper thread breaks. The area around the hole in the presser foot is set incorrectly. Replace the presser foot. The bobbin case is set incorrectly. The thread is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Replace the bobbin. Correct the upper threading. You have not inserted the needle properly. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the type of the upper thread. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Bobbin...
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... used the right combination of the upper thread. Insert the needle properly. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. Slide the feed dog position lever to its highest position. Lengthen the stitch length. page 52 The stitch is bent or blunt. Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. threader can not be used bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric. page 16 You have not moved the needle The needle holder...
... used the right combination of the upper thread. Insert the needle properly. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. Slide the feed dog position lever to its highest position. Lengthen the stitch length. page 52 The stitch is bent or blunt. Replace the bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. threader can not be used bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric. page 16 You have not moved the needle The needle holder...
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..." appears in the table. A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed (or the start / stop button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is lowered. The motor locked up , an error message appears on the operation panel. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is raised. Contact...
..." appears in the table. A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed (or the start / stop button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is lowered. The motor locked up , an error message appears on the operation panel. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is raised. Contact...
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...point zigzag stitch 32 main parts 5 main power switch 9 A monogramming 49, 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 bobbin case 14, 57 bobbin cover 6, 14 bobbin winder 11, 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6, 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle position 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole lever 6, 37, 47 buttonhole sewing 35 operation beep 62 operation buttons 6 4 operation panel...
...point zigzag stitch 32 main parts 5 main power switch 9 A monogramming 49, 51 accessories 8 appliqués 42 N needle 20 B bar tack 46 basic stitching 33 blind hem stitching 34 bobbin 14 bobbin case 14, 57 bobbin cover 6, 14 bobbin winder 11, 59, 62 button sewing 38 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6, 22 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 57 needle position 33 needle position button 6 needle threader 17 O buttonhole foot 36 openings 46 buttonhole lever 6, 37, 47 buttonhole sewing 35 operation beep 62 operation buttons 6 4 operation panel...