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...33 Sewing stretch fabrics ...33 Using a free-arm style ...33 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 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...
...33 Sewing stretch fabrics ...33 Using a free-arm style ...33 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 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...
Operation Manual
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... Appliqués ...46 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...47 Piecing ...47 Quilting ...48 Free-motion quilting ...49 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 50 Triple stretch stitching ...50 Bar tack stitching ...50 DECORATIVE STITCHING 52 Fagoting ...53 Scallop stitching ...53 Smocking ...54 Shell tuck stitching ...54 Joining ...55 Heirloom stitching ...55 4. 3. APPENDIX ...56 STITCH SETTINGS ...56 Utility stitches ...56 MAINTENANCE ...61 Restrictions on oiling ...61 Precautions on storing the machine ...61 Cleaning the machine surface ...61 Cleaning the bobbin case ...61 TROUBLESHOOTING ...63 ERROR...
... Appliqués ...46 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...47 Piecing ...47 Quilting ...48 Free-motion quilting ...49 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 50 Triple stretch stitching ...50 Bar tack stitching ...50 DECORATIVE STITCHING 52 Fagoting ...53 Scallop stitching ...53 Smocking ...54 Shell tuck stitching ...54 Joining ...55 Heirloom stitching ...55 4. 3. APPENDIX ...56 STITCH SETTINGS ...56 Utility stitches ...56 MAINTENANCE ...61 Restrictions on oiling ...61 Precautions on storing the machine ...61 Cleaning the machine surface ...61 Cleaning the bobbin case ...61 TROUBLESHOOTING ...63 ERROR...
Operation Manual
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... controls the tension of thread. 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 use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to cut them. c Hole for extra spool pin...
... controls the tension of thread. 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 use this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. r Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 5 l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) You can use as the lower thread. p Presser foot lever (page 16) Used to cut them. c Hole for extra spool pin...
Operation Manual
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... the bobbin thread. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew in place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to raise and lower the presser foot. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with guides for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to sew" (page 28). d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement...
... the bobbin thread. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Quick-set the bobbin. a Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to sew in place. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to raise and lower the presser foot. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with guides for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to sew" (page 28). d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to sew reverse stitches. b Reverse/reinforcement...
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... machine model HS-2000/SB700T. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code Americans Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 X54243-051 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code...
... machine model HS-2000/SB700T. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is on machine) 6 Blind stitch foot "R" 7 Button fitting foot "M" 8 Seam ripper Part Code Americans Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 X59370-021 XC3021-031 XC4051-031 XE2137-001 X54243-051 No. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your machine. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part Name 4 Quilting guide 5 Eyelet punch Part Code...
Operation Manual
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... pieces of the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection key). a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to select the desired sewing speed. Changing the needle stop . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the foot controller. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right to leave the needle in , the start/stop button cannot be set to the lowered position. 10 Doing...
... pieces of the sewing machine. When you press the foot controller down the "-" side of (stitch selection key). a Sewing speed controller • The speed set to select the desired sewing speed. Changing the needle stop . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the foot controller. Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or a right to leave the needle in , the start/stop button cannot be set to the lowered position. 10 Doing...
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... break. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to the right. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller...
... break. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to the right. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may tangle around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller...
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... sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, use your left and remove the bobbin. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in cutter) X The thread is to be operated using the cutter...
... sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, use your left and remove the bobbin. g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button). c While holding the thread that the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is plugged in cutter) X The thread is to be operated using the cutter...
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... turn the power off while threading the machine. Raise the needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly...
... turn the power off while threading the machine. Raise the needle to be used , the machine will make a clicking sound; Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin d down with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Slide the button and open the cover. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly...
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... right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring...
... right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 19). 15 Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. • Only use bobbins that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring...
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... the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you can only use needles in your left . b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to break. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up 1 lever before you feed the upper thread...
... the needle threader) CAUTION a Thread take -up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You cannot use the needle threader if you can only use needles in your left . b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. a Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from right to break. 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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... type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and stitching being Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Trial sewing Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. Refer to its highest position. 31 If the fabric is turned while the needle is Sewing curves 2 selected. When sewing along a curve while using the needle as those used with the needle position button...
... type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric and stitching being Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve. direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the a sewing machine. Trial sewing Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. Refer to its highest position. 31 If the fabric is turned while the needle is Sewing curves 2 selected. When sewing along a curve while using the needle as those used with the needle position button...
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... sewing. a When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. a Stitch width adjustment key b Left needle position c Right needle position 35 gathers or pintucks, etc. 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...
... sewing. a When sewing is finished, cut the thread. Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. a Stitch width adjustment key b Left needle position c Right needle position 35 gathers or pintucks, etc. 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...
Operation Manual
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...) Attach buttonhole foot "A". c Select a stitch. d Position the fabric with the front end of the e buttonhole mark aligned with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 3 4 A a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm (3/16 inch) Use chalk to 25 mm (1 inch) on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. A 2 3 a Presser foot...
...) Attach buttonhole foot "A". c Select a stitch. d Position the fabric with the front end of the e buttonhole mark aligned with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) 1 3 4 A a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm (3/16 inch) Use chalk to 25 mm (1 inch) on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. A 2 3 a Presser foot...
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b Select a stitch or . UTILITY STITCHES ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on with 4 holes can be attached. a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp g thread to remove any excess of the buttonhole. Attach presser foot "M". Lower the presser foot lever and the e buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. Trim off any slack. When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp f thread to the wrong side of the h gimp thread remaining...
b Select a stitch or . UTILITY STITCHES ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on with 4 holes can be attached. a Feed dog position lever (as seen from the rear of the machine) Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp g thread to remove any excess of the buttonhole. Attach presser foot "M". Lower the presser foot lever and the e buttonhole lever, and then start sewing. Trim off any slack. When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp f thread to the wrong side of the h gimp thread remaining...
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... h (counterclockwise) to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at . 43 When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever to (to the left as f the distance between the holes in the same way. 3 Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with the bobbin thread. Start sewing. Use scissors to check that it with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes into the...
... h (counterclockwise) to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at . 43 When you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever to (to the left as f the distance between the holes in the same way. 3 Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with the bobbin thread. Start sewing. Use scissors to check that it with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle correctly goes into the...
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Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the bobbin case. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. Wind the bobbin thread properly. The thread tension is too tight. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Insert the needle properly. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The thread...
Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Replace the bobbin case. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. Wind the bobbin thread properly. The thread tension is too tight. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Insert the needle properly. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The thread...
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... type of fabric, thread and needle. be used the right combina- page 21 The presser foot that you want to sew. page 29 page 61 The feed dogs are tion of stitch. Choose a thread and needle that is Attach the presser foot that are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. The bobbin case is damaged. The thread tension is wrinkled. Remove...
... type of fabric, thread and needle. be used the right combina- page 21 The presser foot that you want to sew. page 29 page 61 The feed dogs are tion of stitch. Choose a thread and needle that is Attach the presser foot that are appropriate for example, in the bobbin case. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. The bobbin case is damaged. The thread tension is wrinkled. Remove...
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... the bobbin winder shaft is moved to check for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is raised. The start /stop button was pressed while the foot controller was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is lowered. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. Note ● If error message...
... the bobbin winder shaft is moved to check for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is raised. The start /stop button was pressed while the foot controller was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is lowered. Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. Note ● If error message...
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...position lever 49 , feed dogs 6 49 , flat bed attachment 7 33 , foot controller 8 28 free-arm style 33 R reinforcement stitching 50 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 S scallop stitching 53 seam ripper 41 free-motion quilting 49 sewing machine needles 20 sewing speed controller 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom stitching 55 hook-and-loop fastener 32 sleeve holes 50 smocking 54 , spool pin 11 16 , start/stop button 6 28 stitch length 27 J joining 55 , joining stitch 46 52 stitch selection key 7 stitch settings 56 stitch width 27 straight stitch 35 M stretch fabrics...
...position lever 49 , feed dogs 6 49 , flat bed attachment 7 33 , foot controller 8 28 free-arm style 33 R reinforcement stitching 50 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 S scallop stitching 53 seam ripper 41 free-motion quilting 49 sewing machine needles 20 sewing speed controller 6 H handwheel 5 heirloom stitching 55 hook-and-loop fastener 32 sleeve holes 50 smocking 54 , spool pin 11 16 , start/stop button 6 28 stitch length 27 J joining 55 , joining stitch 46 52 stitch selection key 7 stitch settings 56 stitch width 27 straight stitch 35 M stretch fabrics...