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... or disposed of. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. 4 Always keep your work area clear: • ...8226; Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is not a toy: • Your close attention to the needle. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or...
... or disposed of. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. • Never drop or insert any object into any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. 4 Always keep your work area clear: • ...8226; Always pay close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is not a toy: • Your close attention to the needle. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or...
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...MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Accessory compartment ...7 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8 The main parts ...8 Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12... ...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...
...MACHINE 6 ACCESSORIES ...6 Included accessories ...6 Optional accessories ...7 Accessory compartment ...7 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8 The main parts ...8 Needle and presser foot section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12... ...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...
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...fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine ...included accessories vary depending on the machine model. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 90/14 1 needle 14. 15. If any item is difficult for thick seams to be used on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18...
...fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is available through your dealer. Part Name 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle (gold colored) 13 Cleaning brush 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver 15 Spool cap (large) 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine ...included accessories vary depending on the machine model. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 90/14 1 needle 14. 15. If any item is difficult for thick seams to be used on machine) 17 Spool cap (small) 18...
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... lower thread. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES...
... lower thread. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to manually raise and lower the needle. q Presser foot lever (page 23) This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES...
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... can start or stop button to set bobbin (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to change the sewing direction or for models equipped with the quick- For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page... to sew in the sewing direction. 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 buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the...
... can start or stop button to set bobbin (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop sewing. n Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to change the sewing direction or for models equipped with the quick- For details, refer to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page... to sew in the sewing direction. 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 buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the...
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... "-" side of cloth and dust to select the desired sewing speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to leave the needle in order to the lowered position. 13 CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the ...left to sew at a low speed. After turning on the foot controller. X The needle stop position to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Changing the needle stop . Instead, the machine can be sure to turn on the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine ...
... "-" side of cloth and dust to select the desired sewing speed. Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position changes to leave the needle in order to the lowered position. 13 CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of (stitch selection b key) on the ...left to sew at a low speed. After turning on the foot controller. X The needle stop position to prevent the machine from accidentally being started. Changing the needle stop . Instead, the machine can be sure to turn on the sewing machine. Hold down lightly, the machine ...
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... the sewing machine. X The machine is now set to change the initial needle position to the center needle position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing ... off. ● Perform the same operation to change the setting so that it will not beep. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection key). This setting...
... the sewing machine. X The machine is now set to change the initial needle position to the center needle position. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on the sewing ... off. ● Perform the same operation to change the setting so that it will not beep. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection key). This setting...
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... instructions carefully. Then stop button). b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in , the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 17 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn on the machine. ●...
... instructions carefully. Then stop button). b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in , the start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. 17 Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn on the machine. ●...
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... right. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. 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 wind the free end of...
... right. a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. 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 wind the free end of...
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...) to start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 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. 19 If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using... slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. 1 a Slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start /stop button) (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin winder seat...
...) to start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 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. 19 If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using... slide the bobbin winder shaft j to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft. 1 a Slit in the bobbin or the needle may break the needle. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be used to start /stop button) (for models equipped with built-in the bobbin winder seat...
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...power off the sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. Be sure... the right direction. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Turn off while threading the machine. If the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by marks on the foot controller and the...
...power off the sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in injury. Be sure... the right direction. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Turn off while threading the machine. If the thread unrolls in d the direction shown by marks on the foot controller and the...
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...open the cover. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. Put the left side of the thread, push the bobbin e down with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your ... may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. case,...
...open the cover. Be sure to thread the machine as shown. Put the left side of the thread, push the bobbin e down with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your ... may cause the thread tension to its highest position by marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. press (needle position button) (for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. case,...
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... the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to "Needle types and their uses" (page 29). For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper ...CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. If the upper threading is not...
... the handwheel c toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up , or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to "Needle types and their uses" (page 29). For details on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper ...CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to raise the needle. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. If the upper threading is not...
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... cap. Slide the spool onto the pin so that best fits the size of thread is in the spool or the needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to the front at the bottom. g With the slightly rounded side of the spool pin. X The spool pin swings up.... If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may catch on the spool pin lever d with your finger. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the slit in the wrong place...
... cap. Slide the spool onto the pin so that best fits the size of thread is in the spool or the needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to the front at the bottom. g With the slightly rounded side of the spool pin. X The spool pin swings up.... If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may catch on the spool pin lever d with your finger. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown, press down on the slit in the wrong place...
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a Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left as shown in the thread that is not raised, ... the thread guide. Hold the thread with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. Be sure to press the...
a Thread take-up lever Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left as shown in the thread that is not raised, ... the thread guide. Hold the thread with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover i from right to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. Be sure to press the...
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... lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. The thread can be passed behind the needle bar thread l guide above the needle. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) 26 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you raise...
... lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. The thread can be passed behind the needle bar thread l guide above the needle. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) 26 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you raise...
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...5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. Raise the presser foot lever. Fully lower the needle threader lever. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about ...; If the thread does not pass through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. e a Loop of the thread passed through the needle. d Pull the loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull ...
...5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. Raise the presser foot lever. Fully lower the needle threader lever. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the presser i foot, and then pull out about ...; If the thread does not pass through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. e a Loop of the thread passed through the needle. d Pull the loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull ...
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...you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Pass the thread along the slit in... the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the 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...
...you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. Pass the thread along the slit in... the direction a of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the 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...
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...14 Note ● Never use home sewing machine needles. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Refer to sew. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. ...Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Use...
...14 Note ● Never use home sewing machine needles. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use bent needles. Refer to sew. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. ...Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Failure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. Use...
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... 90/14 to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". Use the disc-shaped screwdriver and a needle that the mark on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Do not use ...a bent needle. 1 a Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Checking the needle Sewing with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that has been...
... 90/14 to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". Use the disc-shaped screwdriver and a needle that the mark on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Do not use ...a bent needle. 1 a Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Checking the needle Sewing with (needle position button), raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that has been...