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... ...13 Sewing speed controller (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...
... ...13 Sewing speed controller (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...
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... tuck stitching ...71 Joining ...71 Heirloom stitching ...72 4. APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 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...
... tuck stitching ...71 Joining ...71 Heirloom stitching ...72 4. APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 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...
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If any item is on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. ...
If any item is on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. ...
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... cord into the jack/ socket connector. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this to control the sewing speed, and to raise and lower ...the presser foot. s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 14) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the...
... cord into the jack/ socket connector. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this to control the sewing speed, and to raise and lower ...the presser foot. s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 14) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the...
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...the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise the needle before threading the needle. Be sure to sew reverse stitches. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin) You can start or stop button to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on some ... Remove the needle plate cover to raise and lower the presser foot. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. d Sewing ...
...the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise the needle before threading the needle. Be sure to sew reverse stitches. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin) You can start or stop button to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on some ... Remove the needle plate cover to raise and lower the presser foot. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. d Sewing ...
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... the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). X The spool pin swings up. The thread may bend or break. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with your finger. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the ... pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 14 Remove the spool cap. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. KNOWING YOUR ...
... the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). X The spool pin swings up. The thread may bend or break. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with your finger. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the ... pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin. 14 Remove the spool cap. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. KNOWING YOUR ...
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... a small space between the cap and the spool. 1 c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide. d With the slightly rounded...
... a small space between the cap and the spool. 1 c b Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide. d With the slightly rounded...
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...to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Spring on the sewing machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft... slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the ...
...to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Spring on the sewing machine. If you follow the instructions carefully. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft... slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to the right. Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the ...
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...; 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 the right. Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start... 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 ...
...; 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 the right. Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start... 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 ...
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...button) to start / h stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). g Press the foot controller or press (start . When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The .... a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in the bobbin winder seat. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and ...
...button) to start / h stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). g Press the foot controller or press (start . When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The .... a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in the bobbin winder seat. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull the thread to the right and ...
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... so the thread comes out in d the direction shown by marks on the needle plate cover. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. Be sure to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 If the thread ... to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. equipped with thread. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Lower threading...
... so the thread comes out in d the direction shown by marks on the needle plate cover. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to be injured. Be sure to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 If the thread ... to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. equipped with thread. raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the sewing machine. Lower threading...
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...press lightly on the needle plate cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If...right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). If the thread unrolls in the ... (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. ...
...press lightly on the needle plate cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown. • If...right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). If the thread unrolls in the ... (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. ...
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...; You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 27). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 21 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into... with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). Put the left tab in "Drawing 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...
...; You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 27). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 21 If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into... with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). Put the left tab in "Drawing 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...
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Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the upper thread. Draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower ... 4. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread as described in . Replace the bobbin cover. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by hand so that some thread will be removed. c a Upper thread b Lower thread...
Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the upper thread. Draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 to draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower ... 4. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread as described in . Replace the bobbin cover. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by hand so that some thread will be removed. c a Upper thread b Lower thread...
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...decorative stitches. a • For details on the stitches that can not use the same color or two different colors of the spool. 31 a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Other needles could break and injure you ... needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the thread winds off from front to steps a through the eye of the d bobbin winder shaft. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the...
...decorative stitches. a • For details on the stitches that can not use the same color or two different colors of the spool. 31 a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Other needles could break and injure you ... needle b Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that the thread winds off from front to steps a through the eye of the d bobbin winder shaft. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the...
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... by turning the upper tension-control dial to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as below . Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. You may be too loose. If the thread is not shown as too...incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to "Lower threading" (page 19) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the...
... by turning the upper tension-control dial to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as below . Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may be too tight. You may be too loose. If the thread is not shown as too...incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to "Lower threading" (page 19) and rethread the bobbin thread. 1 2 3 5 4 a Wrong side b Surface c Upper thread d Lower thread e Loops appear on the wrong side of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer to adjust it when you finish sewing, remove the...
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... pin (black button on the left side of stitching The fabric may bend or break. while sewing, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may bend or break. X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to its original angle. 43 a Align the beginning of the...
... pin (black button on the left side of stitching The fabric may bend or break. while sewing, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may bend or break. X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to its original angle. 43 a Align the beginning of the...
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..., be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to check that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise...
..., be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to check that the needle does not touch the button, otherwise...
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a Select stitch . f • Be careful not to cut the thread. Sew parallel stitching at intervals of blouses or cuffs. Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Trim along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to decorate the front ...
a Select stitch . f • Be careful not to cut the thread. Sew parallel stitching at intervals of blouses or cuffs. Pull the bobbin threads to fabric. Pull out the threads for the straight stitches. Trim along the edge of the fabric, making c sure not to decorate the front ...
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... again with a wet cloth, wipe it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; Switch the machine off and unplug it out. Raise the needle and the presser foot. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before ...you may occur. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove the needle plate cover. therefore, it . Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate...
... again with a wet cloth, wipe it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; Switch the machine off and unplug it out. Raise the needle and the presser foot. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before ...you may occur. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove the needle plate cover. therefore, it . Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate...