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...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses ...29 Checking the needle ...30 Replacing the needle ...30 Sewing with the twin needle ...32 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 34 Replacing the presser foot ...34 Removing the presser foot holder ...35...
...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling the operation beep ...14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses ...29 Checking the needle ...30 Replacing the needle ...30 Sewing with the twin needle ...32 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 34 Replacing the presser foot ...34 Removing the presser foot holder ...35...
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... 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Note (For U.S.A. Press the black button on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning...
... 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-101 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is on the left side of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Note (For U.S.A. Press the black button on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning...
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... thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. Design and position of thread. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used to lower the feed dogs. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of the upper thread. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light...
... thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. Design and position of thread. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used to lower the feed dogs. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of the upper thread. k Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. l Main power and sewing light...
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...the presser foot holder in the opposite direction. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to sew reverse stitches. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to raise the needle before threading the needle. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise or lower the needle. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with the needle threader) (page 26) b Buttonhole lever Lower...
...the presser foot holder in the opposite direction. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle position button) Press the needle position button to sew reverse stitches. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to raise the needle before threading the needle. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise or lower the needle. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is marked with the needle threader) (page 26) b Buttonhole lever Lower...
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Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. Memo ● 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. a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop button) (for models equipped...
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. Memo ● 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. a Sewing speed controller Press the foot controller or press (start/ m stop button) (for models equipped...
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...; The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it...
...; The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the wrong direction, it...
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... sewing machine. Put the left side of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through equipped with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as shown by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the diagram...
... sewing machine. Put the left side of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through equipped with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the cover (as shown by turning a the handwheel toward you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. If the thread unrolls in the diagram...
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... steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. a 5 cm (2 inches) 26 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. However, the needle threader cannot be used , refer to back and pull...
... steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. a 5 cm (2 inches) 26 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. However, the needle threader cannot be used , refer to back and pull...
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... presser foot, the needle may damage the machine. h • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). 1 CAUTION a Thread guide cover • For details, refer to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Without passing the thread through l of stitching are used. Using the needle threader may bend or break. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle...
... presser foot, the needle may damage the machine. h • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "STITCH SETTINGS" (page 79). 1 CAUTION a Thread guide cover • For details, refer to step a through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Without passing the thread through l of stitching are used. Using the needle threader may bend or break. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle...
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... lower the presser foot lever. a Presser foot locking pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). a Align the beginning of stitching The fabric may bend or break. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is not level, as shown below. ■ If thick seams are CAUTION being sewn and the fabric does not feed at a slow speed. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot...
... lower the presser foot lever. a Presser foot locking pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). a Align the beginning of stitching The fabric may bend or break. CAUTION ● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener which is not level, as shown below. ■ If thick seams are CAUTION being sewn and the fabric does not feed at a slow speed. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot...
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... set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale 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 mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes...
... set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale 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 mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot "A", which is used for sewing buttonholes...
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... the button. Button sewing Buttons can be attached. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 55 Measure the distance between the holes in the same way. 3 a Feed dog position lever (as f the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Buttons with 2 or with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment...
... the button. Button sewing Buttons can be attached. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 55 Measure the distance between the holes in the same way. 3 a Feed dog position lever (as f the distance between the presser foot and d the fabric. Buttons with 2 or with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch width so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine, and then sew them in the a button to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment...
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... the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw c Presser foot holder screw CAUTION a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. For details, refer to the presser bar. Baste the fabric to be sewn using stitch . 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder. • For details, refer to tighten the screw securely. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use other patterns. Quilts can...
... the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw c Presser foot holder screw CAUTION a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. For details, refer to the presser bar. Baste the fabric to be sewn using stitch . 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder. • For details, refer to tighten the screw securely. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use other patterns. Quilts can...
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... openings. Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. b Start sewing. Attach buttonhole foot "A". rative stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) ** 1.5-4.0 Yes No (1/16-3/16) ( J ) Bar tack stitch Reinforcing openings 2.0 (1/16) 0.4 (1/64) A 42 42 42 36 36 34 30 and areas where the 1.0-3.0 0.3-1.0 No No seam easily comes loose (1/16-1/8) (1/64-1/16) *Auto Rfc.: Automatic...
... openings. Pattern Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. b Start sewing. Attach buttonhole foot "A". rative stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) ** 1.5-4.0 Yes No (1/16-3/16) ( J ) Bar tack stitch Reinforcing openings 2.0 (1/16) 0.4 (1/64) A 42 42 42 36 36 34 30 and areas where the 1.0-3.0 0.3-1.0 No No seam easily comes loose (1/16-1/8) (1/64-1/16) *Auto Rfc.: Automatic...
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... needle plate. The bobbin case is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. page 24 The upper thread was pressed, even though the foot controller is connected. (for models equipped with the start/stop button when the foot controller is correct appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Lightly guide the fabric. - Replace the presser foot. Replace the bobbin case...
... needle plate. The bobbin case is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Move the bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. page 24 The upper thread was pressed, even though the foot controller is connected. (for models equipped with the start/stop button when the foot controller is correct appropriate for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Lightly guide the fabric. - Replace the presser foot. Replace the bobbin case...
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... machine. The needle is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. Replace the presser foot. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The spool or spool cap is incorrectly installed. The needle is too tight. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Loosen the upper thread tension. If the thread is appropriate thread you are using. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The thread...
... machine. The needle is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. Replace the presser foot. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The spool or spool cap is incorrectly installed. The needle is too tight. The upper thread tension is bent or blunt. Loosen the upper thread tension. If the thread is appropriate thread you are using. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. The thread...
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... bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that you want to sew. Slide the feed dog position lever to sew. page 55, 65 The stitch is incorrectly installed. page 29 The fabric does not feed. Replace the needle. page 23 Stitches are lowered. The needle is too fine. Replace the needle. Attach the presser foot that is slanted on zigzag foot "J" to keep the presser foot level while sewing. Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric, thread...
... bobbin case. Only use a bobbin that you want to sew. Slide the feed dog position lever to sew. page 55, 65 The stitch is incorrectly installed. page 29 The fabric does not feed. Replace the needle. page 23 Stitches are lowered. The needle is too fine. Replace the needle. Attach the presser foot that is slanted on zigzag foot "J" to keep the presser foot level while sewing. Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric, thread...
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... Correctly install the bobbin thread. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Possible cause The bobbin thread is incorrect. The presser foot you are appropriate for the type of fabric. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Remove the tangle thread. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The stitch is incorrectly installed. The bobbin thread is not sewn correctly. Wind the bobbin thread properly...
... Correctly install the bobbin thread. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Possible cause The bobbin thread is incorrect. The presser foot you are appropriate for the type of fabric. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. Remove the tangle thread. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. The stitch is incorrectly installed. The bobbin thread is not sewn correctly. Wind the bobbin thread properly...
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... sew. 103 Disconnect the foot controller, and then press the start / stop button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to remove the tangled thread (p.90). After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F9" appears in the table. Operation beep Each time a key is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller...
... sew. 103 Disconnect the foot controller, and then press the start / stop button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to remove the tangled thread (p.90). After cleaning the race, insert the bobbin case properly. Note ● If error message "F1" through "F9" appears in the table. Operation beep Each time a key is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller...
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...69 fast bobbin winding 18 feed dog position lever 8, 55, 65 feed , dogs 9 55, 64 flat bed , attachment 7 8, 44 foot controller 6 13, 39 free-motion quilting 64 H , handwheel 8 39 heirloom stitching 72 hook-and-loop fastener 43 J joining 71 , joining stitch 61 68 104 M main parts 8 main power switch 12 , monogramming 70 72 N needle 29 , needle bar thread guide 9 26 , needle clamp screw 9 31 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover 9 86 needle position 47 needle position button 9 , needle threader 9 26 O openings 66 , operation beep 14 103 operation buttons 9 operation panel...
...69 fast bobbin winding 18 feed dog position lever 8, 55, 65 feed , dogs 9 55, 64 flat bed , attachment 7 8, 44 foot controller 6 13, 39 free-motion quilting 64 H , handwheel 8 39 heirloom stitching 72 hook-and-loop fastener 43 J joining 71 , joining stitch 61 68 104 M main parts 8 main power switch 12 , monogramming 70 72 N needle 29 , needle bar thread guide 9 26 , needle clamp screw 9 31 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover 9 86 needle position 47 needle position button 9 , needle threader 9 26 O openings 66 , operation beep 14 103 operation buttons 9 operation panel...