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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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3. 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 ...
3. 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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... beginning of the presser foot holder 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 available through your dealer. Part Code No. Press the black button on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot...
... beginning of the presser foot holder 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 available through your dealer. Part Code No. Press the black button on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18 Extra spool pin 19 Foot...
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...) This holds the spool of the upper thread. q Presser foot lever (page 22) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. r ...differs depending on and off. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the ...
...) This holds the spool of the upper thread. q Presser foot lever (page 22) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. r ...differs depending on and off. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the ...
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... speed controller to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on some models b Start/stop sewing. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to clean the race. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. c Needle position button... a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. set the bobbin. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. Be...
... speed controller to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Buttons provided on some models b Start/stop sewing. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to clean the race. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. c Needle position button... a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. set the bobbin. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to sew reverse stitches. Be...
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... is used without raising the spool pin. 14 The thread may bend or break. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Remove the spool cap. Using other models, the ...YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Spool pin...
... is used without raising the spool pin. 14 The thread may bend or break. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Remove the spool cap. Using other models, the ...YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Spool pin...
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... the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin.
... the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin.
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... Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in , the start /stop button cannot be wound cleanly. Then stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing...(2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. i While holding the end of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the...
... Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in , the start /stop button cannot be wound cleanly. Then stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing...(2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. i While holding the end of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop the...
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...start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin five or six times. 17 Slide the sewing 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...
...start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start /stop button). this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin five or six times. 17 Slide the sewing 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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... sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop ...pass it through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread ...
... sewing machine is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop ...pass it through e the slit in cutter) X The thread is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is turned after winding the thread ...
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...tension to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in d the direction shown by the arrow. Memo ●...machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. 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. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly...
...tension to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 19 Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in d the direction shown by the arrow. Memo ●...machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 20. 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. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly...
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...cover 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). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread..., push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the ...cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. Put the...
...cover 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). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the thread..., push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the ...cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Raise the needle to thread the machine as indicated. Put the...
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... the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower...cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then ... ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b).
... the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower...cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you to the procedure in f place (see arrow a), and then ... ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b).
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...) so that some thread will be removed. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped... with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the upper thread. Pass the thread along the slit in . Before you can begin...
...) so that some thread will be removed. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped... with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in the direction a of the upper thread. Pass the thread along the slit in . Before you can begin...
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..., refer to the back. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. b • For details, refer to back. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of... needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the d bobbin winder shaft. Other needles could break and injure you can be damaged.
..., refer to the back. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. b • For details, refer to back. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of... needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the d bobbin winder shaft. Other needles could break and injure you can be damaged.
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... thread is not shown as below , the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce ... the quality of your stitches. Thread tension The thread tension will appear on your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread.
... thread is not shown as below , the thread is not inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. In this case, refer 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 surface of fabric Solution Reduce ... the quality of your stitches. Thread tension The thread tension will appear on your fabric. 1 Memo ● When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you change fabric or thread.
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CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may ...
CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is sewn, the presser foot will return to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may ...
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...sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Pull the upper thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Start sewing. UTILITY STITCHES Turn the handwheel ... • Normally, the feed dog position lever is positioned at the beginning of the button. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at . 56 CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the stitching. Adjust the ...
...sewing for about 10 seconds at the end of the j stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Pull the upper thread at low speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) to sew reinforcement stitches. Start sewing. UTILITY STITCHES Turn the handwheel ... • Normally, the feed dog position lever is positioned at the beginning of the button. Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at . 56 CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the stitching. Adjust the ...
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a Select stitch . b Stitch along the stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "scalloping". g 70 It ...
a Select stitch . b Stitch along the stitches. Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). d Smooth the gathers by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called "scalloping". g 70 It ...
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...surface of the machine. Otherwise, you clean it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; b Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to remove the needle plate cover. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply ...cord before you may occur. therefore, it again with a dry cloth. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. Raise the needle and the presser...
...surface of the machine. Otherwise, you clean it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in the bobbin case; b Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to remove the needle plate cover. CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply ...cord before you may occur. therefore, it again with a dry cloth. a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. Raise the needle and the presser...