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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E44/E45/E46 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E44/E45/E46 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference. We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine.
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...section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 Flip chart ...12 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 13 Power supply precautions ...13 Power supply ...14 Foot controller ...14 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 15 Changing the needle stop position ...15... Changing the initial needle position ...15 Cancelling the operation beep ...16 THREADING THE MACHINE 17 Winding the bobbin ...17 Lower...
...section ...9 Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 Flip chart ...12 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 13 Power supply precautions ...13 Power supply ...14 Foot controller ...14 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 15 Changing the needle stop position ...15... Changing the initial needle position ...15 Cancelling the operation beep ...16 THREADING THE MACHINE 17 Winding the bobbin ...17 Lower...
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... of the presser foot holder is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The 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. ... be used on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 45) aBlack button 6 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories...
... of the presser foot holder is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● The 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. ... be used on machine.) SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 45) aBlack button 6 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories...
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...guide and around the pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread. n Foot controller (page 14) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. r Thread guide (page 18 and 27) This is being used. i Spool pin (page 10, 17 and 25) This holds... switch (page 14) You can use as the lower thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 14) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the ...
...guide and around the pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread. n Foot controller (page 14) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. r Thread guide (page 18 and 27) This is being used. i Spool pin (page 10, 17 and 25) This holds... switch (page 14) You can use as the lower thread. m Jack/socket connector (page 14) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the ...
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... the needle. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. c Needle position button Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Use this button to sew in the sewing direction. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite...removing the needle plate cover. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to raise the needle before threading the needle.
... the needle. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. c Needle position button Press the needle position button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Use this button to sew in the sewing direction. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite...removing the needle plate cover. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to raise the needle before threading the needle.
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... cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be sewn. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. When attaching the spool cap, position it ...to use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to select a stitch and specify...
... cap The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small) can be sewn. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. a LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of the sewing machine, allows you wish to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. When attaching the spool cap, position it ...to use. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to select a stitch and specify...
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a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into b place. 11 a machine, insert the tab on the back of the machine, as shown. 1 until it . ■ Storing the spool pin ■ Installing the spool pin When placing the cover on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, If the spool pin has been removed from the spool pin, and then fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, the hole on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the return the spool pin to secure it locks into place to its storage position.
a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it snaps into b place. 11 a machine, insert the tab on the back of the machine, as shown. 1 until it . ■ Storing the spool pin ■ Installing the spool pin When placing the cover on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used, If the spool pin has been removed from the spool pin, and then fold up the spool pin, as shown in the illustration, the hole on the spool pin into Remove the spool from the return the spool pin to secure it locks into place to its storage position.
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For models equipped with a flip chart on the top panel 1 For models equipped with your finger to flip the chart. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Flip chart Hold the notch with a flip chart on the front panel 1 a Notch 12
For models equipped with a flip chart on the top panel 1 For models equipped with your finger to flip the chart. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Flip chart Hold the notch with a flip chart on the front panel 1 a Notch 12
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... may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Always grasp the plug to heat. These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power and remove the plug in to them. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord, or lead to fire or... for a long period of time. Pulling on the power cord into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the cord. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into an electrical outlet that the plugs on...
... may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. Always grasp the plug to heat. These things may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power and remove the plug in to them. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord, or lead to fire or... for a long period of time. Pulling on the power cord into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the cord. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into an electrical outlet that the plugs on...
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... Note ● When the foot controller is not in order to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply Insert the plug into its jack/socket on . When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a low speed. Slower Faster You should make sound when ...they move; CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to "". The sewing light goes off when the machine is placed on the foot controller. a Foot controller Insert the foot ...
... Note ● When the foot controller is not in order to correctly operate the machine. (For U.S.A. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply Insert the plug into its jack/socket on . When you press harder, the machine's speed will run at a low speed. Slower Faster You should make sound when ...they move; CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of the sewing machine. 12 a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector Set the main power switch to "". The sewing light goes off when the machine is placed on the foot controller. a Foot controller Insert the foot ...
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...position. The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is turned on the sewing machine. a Hold down the "+" side of (stitch selection key). Turn off the sewing machine. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is ...set so that the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected when it is turned on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller Changing the initial needle (for models equipped with position the start/stop position to the lowered ...
...position. The needle stop position Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is turned on the sewing machine. a Hold down the "+" side of (stitch selection key). Turn off the sewing machine. Memo ● The specified initial needle position is ...set so that the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected when it is turned on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. Sewing speed controller Changing the initial needle (for models equipped with position the start/stop position to the lowered ...
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a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). The machine is pressed. After turning on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to change the setting so that the machine does not beep. This setting can be changed so that machine beeps. 16 Memo ● Perform the same operation to beep each time a key is now set so that it will not beep.
a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). The machine is pressed. After turning on the sewing machine. Turn off the sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to change the setting so that the machine does not beep. This setting can be changed so that machine beeps. 16 Memo ● Perform the same operation to beep each time a key is now set so that it will not beep.
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... CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 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 this machine. Remove the spool cap. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the... bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes ...
... CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). 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 this machine. Remove the spool cap. b CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar to raise the... bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. Using other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that comes ...
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...that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the front. Hold... your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide... the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the...
...that the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the front. Hold... your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide... the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the...
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... around the bobbin a few times. If you follow the instructions carefully. i While holding the end of the thread straight up. a Spring on the sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to 3-15/16 inches) of the...between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it may tangle around the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be wound cleanly. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. 1 a 1 cm (3/8 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure...
... around the bobbin a few times. If you follow the instructions carefully. i While holding the end of the thread straight up. a Spring on the sewing machine. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to 3-15/16 inches) of the...between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it may tangle around the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be wound cleanly. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the bobbin. 1 a 1 cm (3/8 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the ... thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. 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...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Slide the sewing speed controller back to its p original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the ... thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. 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...
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... using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is to the right. 21 Note ●...; If the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the...
... using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is to the right. 21 Note ●...; If the sewing machine is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the...
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... with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in injury.... ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 22 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. If bobbins from other models are used, the...
... with thread. • For more details on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in injury.... ● Make sure you could be incorrect or break the needle. 22 CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. If bobbins from other models are used, the...
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... then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. case, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown by the line in the right direction. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you set... wrong direction, it through the slit, as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43). Turn off the sewing machine. 1 b Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your left hand as shown. Be sure to be incorrect or...
... then press lightly on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. case, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown by the line in the right direction. Put the left side of the cover (as indicated. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you set... wrong direction, it through the slit, as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43). Turn off the sewing machine. 1 b Slide the button and open the cover. a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your left hand as shown. Be sure to be incorrect or...
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Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 30). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 24 If you...side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a ... the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43). Replace the bobbin cover.
Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 30). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 24 If you...side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a ... the bobbin case, it with the cutter (c). Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43). Replace the bobbin cover.