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...36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42... 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 ...
...36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42... 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 ...
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... the machine ...86 Cleaning the machine surface ...86 Cleaning the race ...86 TROUBLESHOOTING ...89 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...89 Upper thread tightened up ...89 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...90 Incorrect thread tension ...93 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 94 List of symptoms ...98 ERROR MESSAGES ...103...
... the machine ...86 Cleaning the machine surface ...86 Cleaning the race ...86 TROUBLESHOOTING ...89 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...89 Upper thread tightened up ...89 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...90 Incorrect thread tension ...93 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 94 List of symptoms ...98 ERROR MESSAGES ...103...
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... dog position lever to cut them. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. Do ...allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. 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. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and...
... dog position lever to cut them. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to lower the feed dogs. Do ...allows the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. 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. f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 7 and...
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... is depressed. Use this button to change the sewing direction or for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the opposite direction. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button ...pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to raise the needle before threading the needle. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to ...
... is depressed. Use this button to change the sewing direction or for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the opposite direction. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button ...pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to raise the needle before threading the needle. When sewing is stopped, the needle is marked with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing speed controller to ...
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...size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin...a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this 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. The...
...size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin...a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this 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. The...
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d With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. Hold the thread with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread guide cover 16 CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. Memo ●... the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is moved ...
d With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. Hold the thread with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread guide cover 16 CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is too small for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. Memo ●... the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is moved ...
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... on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. ● Pull..., not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries 1 may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 17 a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of the...
... on the shaft b Notch c 7-10 cm (2-3/4 - 3-15/16 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise CAUTION between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. ● Pull..., not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries 1 may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 17 a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of the...
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Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to its p original position (for models equipped with the start . 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models ... remove the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. While holding the thread that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing ...
Slide the sewing speed controller back to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to its p original position (for models equipped with the start . 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ■ For models ... remove the bobbin. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. While holding the thread that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to start /stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing ...
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.... this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to the right. 19 Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button). Cut the... thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. 1 a Slit in , the start/stop button cannot be ...
.... this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to loosen, and may cause the thread tension to the right. 19 Slide the sewing speed controller back to its k original position (for models equipped with the start /stop button). Cut the... thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. 1 a Slit in , the start/stop button cannot be ...
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... Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by marks on quick-set bobbin, see page 21. CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on the foot... needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break...
... Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by marks on quick-set bobbin, see page 21. CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on the foot... needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break...
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... the right direction. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. case, it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Put the left side of the cover (as shown..., lightly pull the thread to thread the machine as shown. Be sure to guide it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the needle plate cover. Turn off the sewing machine. a Cover b ...
... the right direction. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. case, it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in f place (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Put the left side of the cover (as shown..., lightly pull the thread to thread the machine as shown. Be sure to guide it may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the needle plate cover. Turn off the sewing machine. a Cover b ...
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... side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower...SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check ...
... side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. a Slit b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 41). Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower...SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check ...
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... follow the instructions. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. a Raise the...foot b lever. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before...
... follow the instructions. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. a Raise the...foot b lever. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up before...
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...and cause the needle to break. CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to the right end of thread is in the spool or the needle may bend or break. If the spool cap is moved to raise...cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is set incorrectly, the thread may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the right so that best fits ...spool pin as far as possible to choose a spool cap that the spool is too small for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. Remove the spool cap. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the...
...and cause the needle to break. CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to the right end of thread is in the spool or the needle may bend or break. If the spool cap is moved to raise...cap onto the spool pin. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is set incorrectly, the thread may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the right so that best fits ...spool pin as far as possible to choose a spool cap that the spool is too small for the upper thread f onto the spool pin. Remove the spool cap. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the...
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...Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left as shown in the j illustration below . a Thread guide cover 25 Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever from the back to the front. Be sure to ...press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. Memo Feed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below . ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap...
...Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left as shown in the j illustration below . a Thread guide cover 25 Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever from the back to the front. Be sure to ...press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. Memo Feed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below . ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap...
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...machine to sew, you may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with your left hand, then feeding the thread with the needle threader). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) 26 a Needle holder b ...power off the sewing machine. The thread can be used with the needle threader) a Needle bar thread guide Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of 130/120 ...
...machine to sew, you may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with your left hand, then feeding the thread with the needle threader). Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) 26 a Needle holder b ...power off the sewing machine. The thread can be used with the needle threader) a Needle bar thread guide Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of 130/120 ...
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... Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the machine. The hook will pull the thread through the g eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine. 1 X The end of the...needle. e a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 27 d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the needle. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle ...
... Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the machine. The hook will pull the thread through the g eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine. 1 X The end of the...needle. e a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 27 d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the needle. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle ...
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...needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with... can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower...
...needle either by turning the handwheel toward the back of the arrow, and leave it there without drawing up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Pass the thread along the slit in b steps 1 to draw up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with... can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower...
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...Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Be sure to ..., the thicker the needle. 29 Failure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 50-60 50-90 ...
...Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Be sure to ..., the thicker the needle. 29 Failure to observe the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 50-60 50-90 ...
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Use the disc-shaped screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be used as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to the instructions in the table on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Do not use a bent... may be sure to 75/11), the needle may be straight according to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread. Before using monogramming foot "N". CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle...
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be used as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to the instructions in the table on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Do not use a bent... may be sure to 75/11), the needle may be straight according to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric or thread. Before using monogramming foot "N". CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle...