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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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...control 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. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. t Handle Carry the ...8 The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. 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. j Handwheel This is...
...control 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. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. t Handle Carry the ...8 The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. 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. j Handwheel This is...
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...is installed onto the presser foot holder. c Needle position button (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. The operation ...Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model....
...is installed onto the presser foot holder. c Needle position button (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place. The operation ...Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on the sewing machine model....
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...bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Remove the spool cap. The thread may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. a Spool ...pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with...
...bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Remove the spool cap. The thread may bend or break. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. a Spool ...pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever a with this machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with...
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... possible to the right so that the spool is moved to the right end of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. d With the slightly rounded side of... cover 15 Fully insert the spool of spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the front at the...
... possible to the right so that the spool is moved to the right end of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. d With the slightly rounded side of... cover 15 Fully insert the spool of spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover f from the back to the front at the...
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...clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may occur when the thread is to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot...be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in as far as possible. If you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop button) to break. 16 Note ...
...clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may occur when the thread is to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start /stop button cannot...be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop the machine. k CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in as far as possible. If you follow the instructions carefully. Then stop button) to break. 16 Note ...
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... models equipped with the fast bobbin winding 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 Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind 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 ...
... models equipped with the fast bobbin winding 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 Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to wind 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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... bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed...). g Press the foot controller or press (start /stop button) (for models equipped with the start / h stop button) to a suitable length. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right and pass it through e the slit in bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ●...
... bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed...). g Press the foot controller or press (start /stop button) (for models equipped with the start / h stop button) to a suitable length. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right and pass it through e the slit in bobbin winder seat (with the sewing speed controller). CAUTION ●...
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... d the direction shown by marks on the needle plate cover. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be sure to... evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. equipped with thread. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press...
... d the direction shown by marks on the needle plate cover. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be sure to... evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. equipped with thread. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Lower threading Raise the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press...
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... the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the right side (see... arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. Turn... in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button)...
... the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the right side (see... arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. If the thread unrolls in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. Turn... in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button)...
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... 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.... Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 27). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 21 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). While lightly holding down the bobbin...
... 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.... Put the left tab in "Drawing up the lower thread" (page 27). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 21 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). While lightly holding down the bobbin...
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... the 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. Turn on the needle threader, see page 25. a Spool pin b Mark on the wheel points up before...8226; If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Be sure to ...
... the 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. Turn on the needle threader, see page 25. a Spool pin b Mark on the wheel points up before...8226; If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Be sure to ...
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... cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool...spool is moved to the right end of the spool pin. If the spool cap is too small for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● If the spool ... the spool of 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 catch on the spool pin and cause the needle to raise the...
... cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool...spool is moved to the right end of the spool pin. If the spool cap is too small for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● If the spool ... the spool of 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 catch on the spool pin and cause the needle to raise the...
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...When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide. Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take-up lever from the back to the front. Be ...sure to press the needle position button to left hand. 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. a Thread take -up lever Memo ● If the needle is no slack in the j...
...When sewing with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide. Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take-up lever from the back to the front. Be ...sure to press the needle position button to left hand. 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. a Thread take -up lever Memo ● If the needle is no slack in the j...
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... needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of 130/120...
... needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of 130/120...
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...to pull on the hook as shown below. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f 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 needle. Raise the presser foot lever....the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the machine. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the g eye of the needle toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever...
...to pull on the hook as shown below. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f 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 needle. Raise the presser foot lever....the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the machine. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the g eye of the needle toward you may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully lower the needle threader lever...
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... Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for ... toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it ....
... Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by pressing (needle position button) (for ... toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. Draw up the lower thread as described in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it ....
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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 ●...home sewing machine needles. Be sure 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-...
... 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 ●...home sewing machine needles. Be sure 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-...
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...● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Do not use occur. a bent needle. CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". Before using monogramming foot "N". 1 The factory recommended needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ). Use ...ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using the needle, place the flat side of the a Flat surface fabric or thread. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button...
...● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. Do not use occur. a bent needle. CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". Before using monogramming foot "N". 1 The factory recommended needle is "HG-4BR" (Organ). Use ...ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using the needle, place the flat side of the a Flat surface fabric or thread. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button...