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... in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine on the foot controller. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as a stove or iron; 5 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with the bag due to the danger of...when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in injuries. 6 Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to assure correct installation. 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case ...
... in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine on the foot controller. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as a stove or iron; 5 Always keep your work area clear: • Never operate the machine with the bag due to the danger of...when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in injuries. 6 Special care is required around the machine needle. • Switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to assure correct installation. 2 Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case ...
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...Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on... black button 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the...
...Memo ● About zigzag foot "J"; The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on... black button 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. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the...
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... the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. a Needle threader (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to clean the race...The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to raise and lower the presser foot. i Quick-set the bobbin. set bobbin) You can start or stop button (for...
... the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. a Needle threader (for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to clean the race...The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to raise and lower the presser foot. i Quick-set the bobbin. set bobbin) You can start or stop button (for...
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...you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Raise the needle to its highest position by marks on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. Be sure to sew, you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. 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, ...
...you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 Raise the needle to its highest position by marks on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. Be sure to sew, you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. 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, ...
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... equipped with the quick-set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the thread is not correctly inserted through equipped with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) ... on the left, and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to its highest position by marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. Turn off the sewing machine.
... equipped with the quick-set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the thread is not correctly inserted through equipped with the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) ... on the left, and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to its highest position by marks on the right side (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover. Turn off the sewing machine.
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...needle in the needle plate. Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the disc-shaped screwdriver to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the same way. Note ● The needle can be damaged. CAUTION ● Be sure to remove the needle. c With the flat side of the needle...under the presser foot 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, the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. a Disc-shaped screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not ...
...needle in the needle plate. Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use the disc-shaped screwdriver to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the same way. Note ● The needle can be damaged. CAUTION ● Be sure to remove the needle. c With the flat side of the needle...under the presser foot 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, the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. a Disc-shaped screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not ...
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... (inch.)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 02 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Attach buttonhole foot "A". b Select stitch . As an... example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. c • For details, refer to "Starting to ...
... (inch.)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 02 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Attach buttonhole foot "A". b Select stitch . As an... example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. c • For details, refer to "Starting to ...
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... may result, for an extended period of the locations described below . Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you clean it should be oiled by condensation. Storing this machine, it . a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release 89 Switch the machine off and unplug it out firmly, and then ...race therefore, it . Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine for example, rust caused by the user. Raise the needle and the presser foot. 4 b Do not store the machine in neutral detergent, squeeze it . Cleaning the machine surface If the ...
... may result, for an extended period of the locations described below . Slide the needle plate cover release toward d you clean it should be oiled by condensation. Storing this machine, it . a Needle plate cover b Needle plate cover release 89 Switch the machine off and unplug it out firmly, and then ...race therefore, it . Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine for example, rust caused by the user. Raise the needle and the presser foot. 4 b Do not store the machine in neutral detergent, squeeze it . Cleaning the machine surface If the ...
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... if your fingers 4 touch the race. 91 a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole • Check that the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below, remove the needle plate cover (step d), and then install it again (steps h and i). a Needle plate cover CAUTION ● If the needle plate cover is flush with the surface of...
... if your fingers 4 touch the race. 91 a Needle plate cover b Tab c Hole • Check that the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below, remove the needle plate cover (step d), and then install it again (steps h and i). a Needle plate cover CAUTION ● If the needle plate cover is flush with the surface of...
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... the tab with your left hand. On models equipped with the quick-set bobbin, pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the needle plate, then cut the thread with scissors. • For details, refer to correctly install the bobbin. 93 b Refer to the following steps to correct the c upper... in the bobbin case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the upper thread passed through the slit in the needle plate. • Hold down the bobbin with your right hand. Remove the tangled thread.
... the tab with your left hand. On models equipped with the quick-set bobbin, pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the needle plate, then cut the thread with scissors. • For details, refer to correctly install the bobbin. 93 b Refer to the following steps to correct the c upper... in the bobbin case. ■ Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the upper thread passed through the slit in the needle plate. • Hold down the bobbin with your right hand. Remove the tangled thread.
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...Remove the bobbin case. e If the fabric can be removed Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove g the bobbin. a Needle plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 97 Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below to complete it . Continue with step j. Fabric is ...caught in the machine and cannot be removed, remove it. h If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. Remove the needle plate cover. Follow the procedure described below it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine. If...
...Remove the bobbin case. e If the fabric can be removed Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove g the bobbin. a Needle plate cover release b Needle plate cover (front part) 97 Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below to complete it . Continue with step j. Fabric is ...caught in the machine and cannot be removed, remove it. h If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. Remove the needle plate cover. Follow the procedure described below it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized service center. ■ Removing the fabric from the machine. If...
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...Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right side. Finally, firmly tighten the screw on the right o side of the needle plate. Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate. APPENDIX Use the enclosed disc-shaped screwdriver to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges... of the slots in the needle plate. Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any threads in the race and around l the feed dogs. Note ● Be careful not to raise the feed ...
...Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right side. Finally, firmly tighten the screw on the right o side of the needle plate. Remove the fabric and threads from the needle plate. APPENDIX Use the enclosed disc-shaped screwdriver to check that the feed dogs move smoothly and do not contact the edges... of the slots in the needle plate. Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any threads in the race and around l the feed dogs. Note ● Be careful not to raise the feed ...
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...the following procedure in "Checking machine operations" to check that the machine is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case ...possibly resulting in a poor condition, for example, if it is bent, be sure to install a new needle. • Refer to "Checking the needle" (page 30) and "Replacing the needle" (page 30). Attach the needle plate cover according to q steps h and i in "Cleaning the race" (page 91). 99 Insert the bobbin...
...the following procedure in "Checking machine operations" to check that the machine is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. a S mark b z mark c Bobbin case • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case ...possibly resulting in a poor condition, for example, if it is bent, be sure to install a new needle. • Refer to "Checking the needle" (page 30) and "Replacing the needle" (page 30). Attach the needle plate cover according to q steps h and i in "Cleaning the race" (page 91). 99 Insert the bobbin...
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...counterclockwise), and look from all sides to "Adjusting the stitch length and width" (page 38). APPENDIX ■ Checking machine operations If the needle plate has been removed, check machine operations to "Lower threading" (page 20) and "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34). Correctly thread the ... that the machine is correctly threaded. Perform trial sewing with step m in the needle plate b Handwheel Select zigzag stitch . a Select (middle needle position stitch). Make sure that the needle falls at the center of incorrect upper threading or sewing thin fabrics. If there ...
...counterclockwise), and look from all sides to "Adjusting the stitch length and width" (page 38). APPENDIX ■ Checking machine operations If the needle plate has been removed, check machine operations to "Lower threading" (page 20) and "Replacing the presser foot" (page 34). Correctly thread the ... that the machine is correctly threaded. Perform trial sewing with step m in the needle plate b Handwheel Select zigzag stitch . a Select (middle needle position stitch). Make sure that the needle falls at the center of incorrect upper threading or sewing thin fabrics. If there ...
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...are pulling the fabric too much. button was not pressed (for this machine. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Only use the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. page 39 Fabric being sewn with the start /stop button when the...Correctly install the spool or spool installed. The upper thread tension is tangled below it right Reference The machine is scratched. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest - machine does not The foot controller or the start / stop button). Thread is too tight....
...are pulling the fabric too much. button was not pressed (for this machine. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Only use the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. page 39 Fabric being sewn with the start /stop button when the...Correctly install the spool or spool installed. The upper thread tension is tangled below it right Reference The machine is scratched. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest - machine does not The foot controller or the start / stop button). Thread is too tight....
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... cap. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - 4 The area around the hole in the needle plate is tangled in the thread. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric. Shorten the stitch length, or sew with the stabilizer material ...29 The upper thread tension is too big for this machine. Replace the bobbin. Symptom Possible cause How to put it . Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case. page 41 The upper thread The thread is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. page 20, 21...
... cap. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - 4 The area around the hole in the needle plate is tangled in the thread. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric. Shorten the stitch length, or sew with the stabilizer material ...29 The upper thread tension is too big for this machine. Replace the bobbin. Symptom Possible cause How to put it . Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case. page 41 The upper thread The thread is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. page 20, 21...
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... want to sew. Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric. page 79 The needle is wrinkled. page 43 The feed mechanism is scratched. Adjust the tension of stitching. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race. The bobbin case is damaged... you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is a highpitched noise while sewing. page 30 Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the opposite direction. page 89 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 29 The thread is bent or blunt...
... want to sew. Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric. page 79 The needle is wrinkled. page 43 The feed mechanism is scratched. Adjust the tension of stitching. Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race. The bobbin case is damaged... you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is a highpitched noise while sewing. page 30 Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the opposite direction. page 89 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. page 29 The thread is bent or blunt...
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...és 61 N needle 29 B bar tack 66 , needle bar thread guide 9 26 , needle clamp screw 9 31 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover 9 89 bobbin 20 needle position 47 bobbin case 21 bobbin , cover 9 20, 21 needle position button 9 , needle threader 9 26 bobbin...68 R race 89 reinforcement stitching 40 , reverse/reinforcement stitch button 9 40 S scallop stitching 70 seam ripper 54 sewing machine needles 29 , sewing speed controller 9 13 sewing the character stitches 76 sleeve holes 66 smocking 70 spool cap 6 10, 15, ...
...és 61 N needle 29 B bar tack 66 , needle bar thread guide 9 26 , needle clamp screw 9 31 basic stitching 47 blind hem stitching 48 needle plate 9 , needle plate cover 9 89 bobbin 20 needle position 47 bobbin case 21 bobbin , cover 9 20, 21 needle position button 9 , needle threader 9 26 bobbin...68 R race 89 reinforcement stitching 40 , reverse/reinforcement stitch button 9 40 S scallop stitching 70 seam ripper 54 sewing machine needles 29 , sewing speed controller 9 13 sewing the character stitches 76 sleeve holes 66 smocking 70 spool cap 6 10, 15, ...