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... the needle to break. 14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is being used by the manufacturer as contained in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. DANGER - Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is...
... the needle to break. 14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is being used by the manufacturer as contained in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. DANGER - Close attention is necessary when the machine is used or where oxygen is...
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... check the operation manual before you replace or fit the presser feet, the needle, or any other hot objects. 2. Do not touch the balance wheel, thread take-up lever, needle, or other parts to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down...
... check the operation manual before you replace or fit the presser feet, the needle, or any other hot objects. 2. Do not touch the balance wheel, thread take-up lever, needle, or other parts to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down...
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... ...15 Pattern Selection Dial ...15 Patterns and Stitch Names ...16 Reverse Sewing Lever ...17 Using a Free-arm Style ...17 THREADING THE MACHINE 18 Winding the Bobbin ...18 Lower Threading ...20 Lower Threading (For One-touch lower threading 21 Upper Threading ...23 Using the Needle Threader (Models equipped with a needle threader 24 Drawing up the lower...
... ...15 Pattern Selection Dial ...15 Patterns and Stitch Names ...16 Reverse Sewing Lever ...17 Using a Free-arm Style ...17 THREADING THE MACHINE 18 Winding the Bobbin ...18 Lower Threading ...20 Lower Threading (For One-touch lower threading 21 Upper Threading ...23 Using the Needle Threader (Models equipped with a needle threader 24 Drawing up the lower...
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... direction. 0 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 34, 41) A Balance wheel B Main power and sewing light switch (Page 11) You can use for the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 18, 23) 3 Hole for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051 Foot Controller: Model N Parts Code: XC5458-021 (110/120V Area) XC5454...-021 (110/220V Dual Area) 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 2 4 31 0 E 5 A 67 89 B D C 1 Bobbin winder (Page 18) This winds the thread onto the bobbin,which you want to sew with two needles. 4 Upper tension-control dial (Page 28) This controls the tension of the upper...
... direction. 0 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 34, 41) A Balance wheel B Main power and sewing light switch (Page 11) You can use for the lower thread. 2 Spool pin (Page 18, 23) 3 Hole for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051 Foot Controller: Model N Parts Code: XC5458-021 (110/120V Area) XC5454...-021 (110/220V Dual Area) 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 2 4 31 0 E 5 A 67 89 B D C 1 Bobbin winder (Page 18) This winds the thread onto the bobbin,which you want to sew with two needles. 4 Upper tension-control dial (Page 28) This controls the tension of the upper...
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... of the bobbin 18 Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Older model 1 2 1Bobbin-winding tension disc 2Bobbin-winder shaft Put the spool of thread on the shaft 2 Groove of any other bobbin may tangle on the spool pin. CAUTION Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winder shaft 3 and slide... the bobbin-winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove...
... of the bobbin 18 Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Older model 1 2 1Bobbin-winding tension disc 2Bobbin-winder shaft Put the spool of thread on the shaft 2 Groove of any other bobbin may tangle on the spool pin. CAUTION Put the bobbin onto the bobbin-winder shaft 3 and slide... the bobbin-winder shaft to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove...
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... bar does not move when you slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. While holding the end of the clutch engaging when beginning to sew or turning the balance wheel. 19... Cut the thread, slide the bobbin-winder shaft 8 to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly After the machine stops automatically when 7 the bobbin is full, take your foot off...
... bar does not move when you slide the bobbin-winding shaft to the right. ● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. While holding the end of the clutch engaging when beginning to sew or turning the balance wheel. 19... Cut the thread, slide the bobbin-winder shaft 8 to start. 6 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly After the machine stops automatically when 7 the bobbin is full, take your foot off...
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... shown. 20 Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin 4 down with this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. 2 1 2 CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may... cause the thread tension to be used , the machine will not operate correctly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Older model CAUTION ● Make ...
... shown. 20 Hold the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)). Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread, push the bobbin 4 down with this sewing machine. Slide the button and open the cover. 2 1 2 CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may... cause the thread tension to be used , the machine will not operate correctly. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Older model CAUTION ● Make ...
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... on the right side (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on certain models. 1 2 CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the line in the diagram). 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for... this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread comes out from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by 1 turning...
... on the right side (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on certain models. 1 2 CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to its highest position by the line in the diagram). 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for... this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the thread comes out from older models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Put the left side of the cover (as shown by 1 turning...
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... . 1 • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the thread 3 through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 1 Cutter 22 If you... want to draw up the bobbin thread. Put the left tab in 4 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place. 2 1 Cover 2 ...
... . 1 • You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread before you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the thread 3 through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle. 1 1 Cutter 22 If you... want to draw up the bobbin thread. Put the left tab in 4 place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place. 2 1 Cover 2 ...
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...so that the mark on the balance wheel points directly up. Be sure to left. 1 1 1 Thread take -up lever 5 Mark on this pin. Pass the thread through the 5 thread take-up lever from right to turn the balance wheel so that the mark on the wheel points up... before threading the sewing machine. Upper Threading 5 1 2 1 3 4 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take -up lever 23 CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 3 on the balance wheel CAUTION ● Make sure you guide the thread through both thread guides: the back one first...
...so that the mark on the balance wheel points directly up. Be sure to left. 1 1 1 Thread take -up lever 5 Mark on this pin. Pass the thread through the 5 thread take-up lever from right to turn the balance wheel so that the mark on the wheel points up... before threading the sewing machine. Upper Threading 5 1 2 1 3 4 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take -up lever 23 CAUTION ● If the spool of thread 3 on the balance wheel CAUTION ● Make sure you guide the thread through both thread guides: the back one first...
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... threader, use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is lowered, the upper thread can not be wrapped around the thread take -up before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may be damaged. Lower the presser foot lever. 1 Turn the balance wheel toward... you use the needle threader to 'O'. Make sure you raise the Presser Foot Lever and the thread take-up lever is in the highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. Note ● When you 2 (counterclockwise) to raise the...
... threader, use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is lowered, the upper thread can not be wrapped around the thread take -up before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may be damaged. Lower the presser foot lever. 1 Turn the balance wheel toward... you use the needle threader to 'O'. Make sure you raise the Presser Foot Lever and the thread take-up lever is in the highest position, otherwise the hook may cause sewing problems. Note ● When you 2 (counterclockwise) to raise the...
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..., such as possible, and then turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the machine (away from you). Pull down the needle threader lever as much 4 as the twin needle and wing needle.... the back of the needle by hand. 25 the needle and grabs the thread. 1 • Hold the thread in the range of thread through the needle. If you ). While lightly holding the thread, turn the lever toward the back of machine. CAUTION ● The needle threader can not use needles in front...
..., such as possible, and then turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the machine (away from you). Pull down the needle threader lever as much 4 as the twin needle and wing needle.... the back of the needle by hand. 25 the needle and grabs the thread. 1 • Hold the thread in the range of thread through the needle. If you ). While lightly holding the thread, turn the lever toward the back of machine. CAUTION ● The needle threader can not use needles in front...
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... turn the balance wheel to the front (counterclockwise) once by hand so that some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of both threads 3 and put the bobbin back in. Pull on certain models. Before you can begin ...sewing immediately without cutting it. You can draw up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ One-touch lower threading This is only available on the upper thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. 3 Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of...
... turn the balance wheel to the front (counterclockwise) once by hand so that some thread will be removed. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of both threads 3 and put the bobbin back in. Pull on certain models. Before you can begin ...sewing immediately without cutting it. You can draw up the lower thread by hand to lower and then raise the needle. ■ One-touch lower threading This is only available on the upper thread to draw up the bobbin thread. Replace the bobbin cover. 3 Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of...
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...spool of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you threaded the left needle using the twin needle, make sure 1 Left needle thread passes through the eye of thread for threading a the same color or two different colors of the right needle. ● Use only... above the needle before you use the twin needle with any other stitch. ● Do not sew with a Twin Needle ■ Twin Needle Threading You should only use the twin needle with a Needle Threader ● You can use the needle threader to back. Sewing with bent needles. The...
...spool of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you threaded the left needle using the twin needle, make sure 1 Left needle thread passes through the eye of thread for threading a the same color or two different colors of the right needle. ● Use only... above the needle before you use the twin needle with any other stitch. ● Do not sew with a Twin Needle ■ Twin Needle Threading You should only use the twin needle with a Needle Threader ● You can use the needle threader to back. Sewing with bent needles. The...
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... 6 1 3 4 54 3 Solution Increase the tension by turning the Upper Tension Control Dial to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Correct tension Correct tension is too loose. Upper tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers... a lower number. Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric. 2 1 3 5 4 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric 6 Loops appear on scrap of a fabric before you start to a higher number. 28 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Tension of...
... 6 1 3 4 54 3 Solution Increase the tension by turning the Upper Tension Control Dial to adjust it when you change fabric or thread. Correct tension Correct tension is too loose. Upper tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers... a lower number. Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric. 2 1 3 5 4 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric 6 Loops appear on scrap of a fabric before you start to a higher number. 28 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Tension of...
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..., or the machine may bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. FABRIC,THREAD,AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Thread Fabric Type Type Size of Needle Size 1 Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Cotton... Thread synthetic mercerized Silk or silk finished 60-80 50-80 75/11-90/14 Lightweight fabrics Lawn, Batiste Georgette Challis, Satin Cotton Thread synthetic mercerized Silk 60-80 50-80 65/9-75/11 Heavy...
..., or the machine may bend or break the needle. CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table. FABRIC,THREAD,AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS Thread Fabric Type Type Size of Needle Size 1 Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Cotton... Thread synthetic mercerized Silk or silk finished 60-80 50-80 75/11-90/14 Lightweight fabrics Lawn, Batiste Georgette Challis, Satin Cotton Thread synthetic mercerized Silk 60-80 50-80 65/9-75/11 Heavy...
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...foot controller. Release the foot controller to start 7 sewing in the forward direction by hand, always turn it the other object during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could also be injured. ● Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during ... number you want. Lower the presser foot. 5 • You can use reverse sewing for locking the end of the 3 presser foot. Pull the upper thread though the toes of seams and where you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot. You could break. CAUTION ● Make sure...
...foot controller. Release the foot controller to start 7 sewing in the forward direction by hand, always turn it the other object during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could also be injured. ● Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during ... number you want. Lower the presser foot. 5 • You can use reverse sewing for locking the end of the 3 presser foot. Pull the upper thread though the toes of seams and where you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot. You could break. CAUTION ● Make sure...
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...as a turning point for the fabric. ■ Removing the Material from the end of the fabric. 1 Thread cutter To prepare the machine for the next seam, 4 pull about 10 cm (4 inch) of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine. ■ Top Stitching and Stretch...Materials You can use triple stretch stitch for 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to strengthen a stitch. Cut both threads with the needle still in the fabric. Stitch to the left hand side of the machine. 1 2 Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the...
...as a turning point for the fabric. ■ Removing the Material from the end of the fabric. 1 Thread cutter To prepare the machine for the next seam, 4 pull about 10 cm (4 inch) of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine. ■ Top Stitching and Stretch...Materials You can use triple stretch stitch for 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the Machine Stop the machine. 1 Raise the needle to strengthen a stitch. Cut both threads with the needle still in the fabric. Stitch to the left hand side of the machine. 1 2 Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the...
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STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING Zigzag Stitching You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to zigzag stitch, and then start sewing. 1 Buttonhole fine adjusting screw 1 2 We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and ...
STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING Zigzag Stitching You can use a slightly looser upper-thread tension to zigzag stitch, and then start sewing. 1 Buttonhole fine adjusting screw 1 2 We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and ...
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... Following the line of the tear, sew using the 2 Elastic Stitch. ■ Sewing Elastic Place the elastic on the fold as in picture B. Both the threads should be the same color as in picture C. 4 Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Elastic Stitch 1.0 (1/16) 5.0 (3/16...
... Following the line of the tear, sew using the 2 Elastic Stitch. ■ Sewing Elastic Place the elastic on the fold as in picture B. Both the threads should be the same color as in picture C. 4 Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)] Elastic Stitch 1.0 (1/16) 5.0 (3/16...