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Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. 1 otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use...
Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the sewing machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to assure correct installation. 1 otherwise, the machine, power cord or garment being administered. • Do not use...
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... Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation...
... Adjusting thread tension ...31 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...32 Trial sewing ...32 Changing the sewing direction ...32 Sewing curves ...32 Sewing thick fabrics ...32 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener ...33 Sewing thin fabrics ...34 Sewing stretch fabrics ...34 Using a free-arm style ...34 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation...
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... the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. Not for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 34) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on and off. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12...
... the feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. Not for sewing with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 34) i Operation buttons (page 6) The operation buttons differ depending on and off. h Flat bed attachment with two needles. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 12...
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... can start or stop button to raise or lower the needle. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew" (page 29). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Needle position button (for the selected stitching. e Presser foot The presser...
... can start or stop button to raise or lower the needle. b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew" (page 29). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Needle position button (for the selected stitching. e Presser foot The presser...
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...machine model XR-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 90/14 1 needle No. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle...-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Note (For U.S.A. We have designed these accessories to carry out ...
...machine model XR-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 90/14 1 needle No. Part Name 9 Bobbin (4) 10 Needle set 11 Twin needle 12 Ball point needle...-021 XC8349-021 130920-021 XD0501-021 (EU area) XC8816-021 (Other areas) 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. Note (For U.S.A. We have designed these accessories to carry out ...
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... lowered position. 10 Turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. X The needle stop . Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button cannot be sure to turn on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack...
... lowered position. 10 Turn off the foot controller, the machine will increase. When you take your foot off the sewing machine. X The needle stop . Memo • Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button cannot be sure to turn on the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack...
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... key) and turn on . Turn off the sewing machine. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is beep each time a key is turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection key...
... key) and turn on . Turn off the sewing machine. Changing the initial needle Cancelling the operation beep position When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is automatically selected when the sewing machine is beep each time a key is turned on the sewing machine, release the "+" side of (stitch selection key...
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...times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 13 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to...and remove the bobbin. Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow...
...times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly a Sewing speed controller 13 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft k to...and remove the bobbin. Then stop the machine. 1 Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you follow...
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...bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to start /stop button) to a suitable length. a Slit in the bobbin. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot...needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to run out. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine...
...bobbin properly may break the needle. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly 14 CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to start /stop button) to a suitable length. a Slit in the bobbin. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot...needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to run out. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine...
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... spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to the right. If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 CAUTION ● Make sure you turn...
... spring of the bobbin case, it may cause the thread tension to the right. If you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 CAUTION ● Make sure you turn...
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...pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to draw up the bobbin thread before you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on ... incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace the cover so that were designed to sew, follow the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
...pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to draw up the bobbin thread before you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in e place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on ... incorrect thread tension (page 31). • Replace the cover so that were designed to sew, follow the procedure in d place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replace the bobbin cover.
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... Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Otherwise..., the thread could tangle and break the needle. Be sure to turn the handwheel...
... Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Otherwise..., the thread could tangle and break the needle. Be sure to turn the handwheel...
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... is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Check the table on the spool pin and cause the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using... those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament...
... is set incorrectly, the thread may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. Check the table on the spool pin and cause the needle to left hand, then feeding the thread with home sewing machine needles size 75/11100/16. If you are using... those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. If you are using transparent nylon monofilament...
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Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle.
Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. e a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the needle threader rotates toward you may cause sewing problems. 19 Fully lower the needle threader lever. d Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. 1 X The end of the needle.
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...SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it . • The bobbin cover should still be left over. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the upper thread, b raise the needle... thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower c thread. a Upper thread While holding...
...SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the arrow, and leave it . • The bobbin cover should still be left over. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by turning the handwheel toward the back of the upper thread, b raise the needle... thread b Lower thread a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it there without drawing up the lower c thread. a Upper thread While holding...
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... thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table...
... thread number, the thicker the thread; Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. 1 Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following table...
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.../9 to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side...
.../9 to turn off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be skipped stitches. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 b a Flat side b Needle type marking ■ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Before using the needle, place the flat side...
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.... With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. While holding the needle with your left hand, f use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much...
.... With the flat side of the needle toward the e rear of the sewing machine may be removed by turning it clockwise. While holding the needle with your left hand, f use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much...
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... and injure you (counterclockwise) and check that can not use the needle threader to the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the...
... and injure you (counterclockwise) and check that can not use the needle threader to the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with a twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of the...
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... 59 76 M main parts 5 main power switch 9 monogramming 61, 63 N needle 21 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6, 23 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 70 needle position 43 needle position button 6 needle threader 18 O openings 57 operation beep 11, 75 operation buttons 6 operation panel ... guide 55 R reinforcement stitching 57 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 S scallop stitching 61 seam ripper 48 sewing machine needles 21 sewing speed controller 6 sewing the character stitches 67 sleeve holes 57 smocking 61 spool pin 12, 17 start/stop button 6, 30...
... 59 76 M main parts 5 main power switch 9 monogramming 61, 63 N needle 21 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw 6, 23 needle plate 6 needle plate cover 70 needle position 43 needle position button 6 needle threader 18 O openings 57 operation beep 11, 75 operation buttons 6 operation panel ... guide 55 R reinforcement stitching 57 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 6 S scallop stitching 61 seam ripper 48 sewing machine needles 21 sewing speed controller 6 sewing the character stitches 67 sleeve holes 57 smocking 61 spool pin 12, 17 start/stop button 6, 30...