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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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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 ...
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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...-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (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 on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of the foot when it is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code...
...-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (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 on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of the foot when it is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code...
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...stitch and specify the various settings. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the...KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main...
...stitch and specify the various settings. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the...KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 14) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main...
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...stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 9 h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. set the bobbin. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin) You can start or stop button (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to ...start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to sew reverse stitches....
...stop button to adjust the sewing speed. 9 h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in place. set the bobbin. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin) You can start or stop button (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to ...start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to sew reverse stitches....
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... on the spool pin lever a with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin... may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with your finger. If you use the...
... on the spool pin lever a with this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin... may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) that comes with your finger. If you use the...
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... pin. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that the spool is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. a Thread guide cover 15 a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with fine, cross-wound thread...
... pin. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that the spool is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. a Thread guide cover 15 a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with fine, cross-wound thread...
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Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the thread straight up. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped...Turn 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 thread from the hole on the bobbin. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine...
Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the thread straight up. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread, gently j press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped...Turn 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 thread from the hole on the bobbin. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine...
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...) to start. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. 17 this is turned after winding the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 14... 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/...
...) to start. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the bobbin five or six times. 17 this is turned after winding the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 14... 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/...
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...button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in the bobbin winder seat. 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 ...the start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). this is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the start/stop button). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the...
...button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in the bobbin winder seat. 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 ...the start sewing (only for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). this is cut the thread as described. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the right and pass it through e the slit in , the start/stop button). a Sewing speed controller Turn on the...
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... the direction shown by marks on the needle plate cover. equipped with thread. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise...) or press (needle position button) (for models Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be ...
... the direction shown by marks on the needle plate cover. equipped with thread. Slide the button and open the cover. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise...) or press (needle position button) (for models Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be ...
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..., and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your finger, and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set... the button and open the cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the cover (as shown by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Be sure to guide it may cause...
..., and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your finger, and then pass the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set... the button and open the cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the end of the cover (as shown by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Be sure to guide it may cause...
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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 ... place. 1 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 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...
...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 ... place. 1 a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. 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...
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... in. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 27 Drawing up the lower thread as described in... b steps 1 to draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Draw up the lower thread Lightly hold...
... in. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up the lower c thread. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Replace the bobbin cover. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 27 Drawing up the lower thread as described in... b steps 1 to draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. Draw up the lower thread Lightly hold...
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... not use the same color or two different colors of the spool. 31 Manually thread the left needle. Pass the thread through l of the d bobbin winder shaft. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Thread the upper thread for this needle and...
... not use the same color or two different colors of the spool. 31 Manually thread the left needle. Pass the thread through l of the d bobbin winder shaft. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. Thread the upper thread for this needle and...
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... weaken your seams or cause puckers on the wrong side of the fabric. 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 tension by turning ...thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is shown as below . Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it 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...
... weaken your seams or cause puckers on the wrong side of the fabric. 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 tension by turning ...thread d Lower thread ■ Upper tension is shown as below . Note ● If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper thread may need to adjust it 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...
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... the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam is for thick fabrics (page 28). while sewing, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is not level, as shown below. And then, sew the edge of...
... the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam is for thick fabrics (page 28). while sewing, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. ● If the hook-and-loop fastener is not level, as shown below. And then, sew the edge of...
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Start sewing. Pull the upper thread at the end of the j stitching to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. UTILITY STITCHES Turn the handwheel toward you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever ... holes. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Adjust the stitch width to sew reinforcement stitches.
Start sewing. Pull the upper thread at the end of the j stitching to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. UTILITY STITCHES Turn the handwheel toward you are finished attaching the button, k slide the feed dog position lever ... holes. CAUTION ● When sewing, be sure that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the fabric, and then tie it with the bobbin thread. Adjust the stitch width to sew reinforcement stitches.
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..., and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. g 70 Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). It is sewn. b Stitch along the stitches. f • Be careful not to fabric. Pull...
..., and then adjust the b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen the thread tension. • For details, refer to create gathers. g 70 Pull the bobbin threads to "Selecting stitching" (page 37) and "Thread tension" (page 41). It is sewn. b Stitch along the stitches. f • Be careful not to fabric. Pull...
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...once 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; CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before you may occur. therefore, it . Otherwise, you clean it should be injured. If ... sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race • Do not put oil on the bobbin case. 78 Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you unplug the machine before...
...once 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; CAUTION ● Unplug the power supply cord before you may occur. therefore, it . Otherwise, you clean it should be injured. If ... sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release Remove the bobbin case. a Cleaning brush b Race • Do not put oil on the bobbin case. 78 Cleaning the machine surface Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you unplug the machine before...