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...INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. ‡ 1HYHURSHUDWHWKLVVHZLQJPDFKLQHLILWKDVDGDPDJHGFRUGRUSOXJLILWLVQRWZRUNLQJSURSHUO\LILWKDV been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. DANGER - This household sewing machine is designed...sewing machine and foot controller free from the electric outlet immediately after using and before using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before cleaning...VXFKDVWKUHDGLQJ needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. &#...
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...GHVLJQHGWRÁRZVPRRWKO\RYHUWKHVWLWFKHV Blindhem foot 3 with IDT™ system This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the hem edge. Presser feet Standard presser foot 0A with IDT™ system (shown as display, attached on the machine upon delivery) in the This foot is used for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm.
...GHVLJQHGWRÁRZVPRRWKO\RYHUWKHVWLWFKHV Blindhem foot 3 with IDT™ system This foot can be snapped on either the right or the left of the hem edge. Presser feet Standard presser foot 0A with IDT™ system (shown as display, attached on the machine upon delivery) in the This foot is used for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0 mm.
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... %XWWRQKROHIRUJDUPHQWV 16 lengthwise tack Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise tack 7DLORUVEXWWRQKROHIRUMDFNHWVDQGWURXVHUV 6WUHWFKEXWWRQKROH 18 %XWWRQKROHIRUVWUHWFKIDEULFV %XWWRQVHZLQJ 19 6HZRQEXWWRQVRUWDFNLQJ Programmable darning 'DUQLQJKROHVRUGDPDJHGIDEULF 20 stitch 7 Topstitching. Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch No. Reinforced seam. Name 6WUDLJKWVWLWFK 01 6WUHWFKWULSOHVWUDLJKW...
... %XWWRQKROHIRUJDUPHQWV 16 lengthwise tack Eyelet buttonhole with lengthwise tack 7DLORUVEXWWRQKROHIRUMDFNHWVDQGWURXVHUV 6WUHWFKEXWWRQKROH 18 %XWWRQKROHIRUVWUHWFKIDEULFV %XWWRQVHZLQJ 19 6HZRQEXWWRQVRUWDFNLQJ Programmable darning 'DUQLQJKROHVRUGDPDJHGIDEULF 20 stitch 7 Topstitching. Stitch overview Utility stitches Stitch No. Reinforced seam. Name 6WUDLJKWVWLWFK 01 6WUHWFKWULSOHVWUDLJKW...
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...WR21WRWXUQRQ SRZHUDQGOLJKW & C B A Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3. For this sewing machine, foot control model C-9002 PDQXIDFWXUHGE\&+,(1+81*7$,:$1/7' must be used. 1. Wind the cord around the free arm. 3ODFHWKHIRRWFRQWUROLQWKHVSDFHDERYHWKH free arm. 3XWRQWKHKDUGFRYHU For the USA and Canada 7KLV...
...WR21WRWXUQRQ SRZHUDQGOLJKW & C B A Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3. For this sewing machine, foot control model C-9002 PDQXIDFWXUHGE\&+,(1+81*7$,:$1/7' must be used. 1. Wind the cord around the free arm. 3ODFHWKHIRRWFRQWUROLQWKHVSDFHDERYHWKH free arm. 3XWRQWKHKDUGFRYHU For the USA and Canada 7KLV...
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Thread cutter To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray VHFXUHO\DWWDFKHGWRWKHPDFKLQH5HPRYHWKHWUD\ by hand. Free arm To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back WRIURQWDVVKRZQ % A B Spool pins Leveling the machine base plate To make sure your machine stands steadily on \RXUVHZLQJVXUIDFH\RXFDQDGMXVWWKHEDVHSODWH KHLJKW7XUQWKHEDVHSODWHDGMXVWLQJVFUHZ $ by sliding it to raise the base plate. Turn clockwise to lower and counterclockwise to the left.
Thread cutter To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray VHFXUHO\DWWDFKHGWRWKHPDFKLQH5HPRYHWKHWUD\ by hand. Free arm To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back WRIURQWDVVKRZQ % A B Spool pins Leveling the machine base plate To make sure your machine stands steadily on \RXUVHZLQJVXUIDFH\RXFDQDGMXVWWKHEDVHSODWH KHLJKW7XUQWKHEDVHSODWHDGMXVWLQJVFUHZ $ by sliding it to raise the base plate. Turn clockwise to lower and counterclockwise to the left.
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...LVWRSUHYHQWWKHWKUHDGIURP reeling off too fast. Vertical position 5DLVHWKHVSRROSLQWRWKHYHUWLFDOSRVLWLRQ6OLGH on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. 0DLQVSRROSLQLQYHUWLFDOSRVLWLRQ Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is used when winding a bobbin thread from back to front.
...LVWRSUHYHQWWKHWKUHDGIURP reeling off too fast. Vertical position 5DLVHWKHVSRROSLQWRWKHYHUWLFDOSRVLWLRQ6OLGH on the large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. 0DLQVSRROSLQLQYHUWLFDOSRVLWLRQ Threading the machine Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is used when winding a bobbin thread from back to front.
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Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. Use the handle to thread the needle automatically. The needle must be in its highest position to make sure the needle is fully raised. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Let the needle threader gently swing back. Press the needle up/down button to use the built-in needle threader. The hook pulls the thread through the needle eye. 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGIURPWKHEDFN...
Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. Use the handle to thread the needle automatically. The needle must be in its highest position to make sure the needle is fully raised. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Let the needle threader gently swing back. Press the needle up/down button to use the built-in needle threader. The hook pulls the thread through the needle eye. 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGIURPWKHEDFN...
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...4 C E IDT™ system (integrated dual feed) )RUVHZLQJDQ\IDEULFSUHFLVHO\3)$))Š passport™ 2.0VHZLQJPDFKLQHSURYLGHVWKHLGHDO F solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT™V\VWHP$V on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from you to release the IDT™ system slowly..., use SUHVVHUIHHWZLWKWKHFHQWHUEDFNFXWRXW ) Raise the presser foot. Insert the bobbin in a counterclockwise direction. 3XOOWKHWKUHDGWKURXJKWKHVOLW & :LWKDÀQJHUKHOGJHQWO\RQWRSRIWKHEREELQ 3 draw the thread at the same time. ...
...4 C E IDT™ system (integrated dual feed) )RUVHZLQJDQ\IDEULFSUHFLVHO\3)$))Š passport™ 2.0VHZLQJPDFKLQHSURYLGHVWKHLGHDO F solution: the integrated dual feed, IDT™V\VWHP$V on industrial machines, the IDT™ system feeds the fabric from you to release the IDT™ system slowly..., use SUHVVHUIHHWZLWKWKHFHQWHUEDFNFXWRXW ) Raise the presser foot. Insert the bobbin in a counterclockwise direction. 3XOOWKHWKUHDGWKURXJKWKHVOLW & :LWKDÀQJHUKHOGJHQWO\RQWRSRIWKHEREELQ 3 draw the thread at the same time. ...
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...WREHDGMXVWHG For the best stitch appearance and durability, make VXUHWKHQHHGOHWKUHDGWHQVLRQLVFRUUHFWO\DGMXVWHG )RUJHQHUDOVHZLQJWKHWKUHDGVHYHQO\PHHW between the two layers of the fabric you are going to the VWDQGDUG...GLDODQ\IXUWKHU Thread tension To set the thread tension, turn the dial on a scrap piece of fabric. ,I WRSWKUHDGLVYLVLEOHRQWKHXQGHUVLGHRIWKH fabric, the needle thread tension is too tight. Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set to sew and check the tension. 16 Increase the needle thread tension. )RUGHFRUDWLYH...
...WREHDGMXVWHG For the best stitch appearance and durability, make VXUHWKHQHHGOHWKUHDGWHQVLRQLVFRUUHFWO\DGMXVWHG )RUJHQHUDOVHZLQJWKHWKUHDGVHYHQO\PHHW between the two layers of the fabric you are going to the VWDQGDUG...GLDODQ\IXUWKHU Thread tension To set the thread tension, turn the dial on a scrap piece of fabric. ,I WRSWKUHDGLVYLVLEOHRQWKHXQGHUVLGHRIWKH fabric, the needle thread tension is too tight. Presser foot pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set to sew and check the tension. 16 Increase the needle thread tension. )RUGHFRUDWLYH...
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Embroidery needle (C) (PEURLGHU\QHHGOHVKDYHDVSHFLDOVFDUIDVOLJKWO\ URXQGHGSRLQWDQGDVOLJKWO\ODUJHUH\HWRDYRLG damage to poke holes in the fabric when sewing HQWUHGHX[DQGRWKHUKHPVWLWFKHVRQQDWXUDOÀEHU fabrics. 1RWH &KDQJHWKH...threads for embroidery and GHFRUDWLYHVHZLQJ0DUNHGZLWKDUHGEDQG Denim needle (D) 'HQLPQHHGOHVKDYHDVKDUSSRLQWWRSHQHWUDWH WLJKWO\ZRYHQIDEULFVZLWKRXWGHÁHFWLQJWKHQHHGOH )RUFDQYDVGHQLPPLFURÀEHUV0DUNHGZLWKDEOXH band. Use with your sewing machine. Marked with a yellow band. Wing needles (E) The Wing needle...
Embroidery needle (C) (PEURLGHU\QHHGOHVKDYHDVSHFLDOVFDUIDVOLJKWO\ URXQGHGSRLQWDQGDVOLJKWO\ODUJHUH\HWRDYRLG damage to poke holes in the fabric when sewing HQWUHGHX[DQGRWKHUKHPVWLWFKHVRQQDWXUDOÀEHU fabrics. 1RWH &KDQJHWKH...threads for embroidery and GHFRUDWLYHVHZLQJ0DUNHGZLWKDUHGEDQG Denim needle (D) 'HQLPQHHGOHVKDYHDVKDUSSRLQWWRSHQHWUDWH WLJKWO\ZRYHQIDEULFVZLWKRXWGHÁHFWLQJWKHQHHGOH )RUFDQYDVGHQLPPLFURÀEHUV0DUNHGZLWKDEOXH band. Use with your sewing machine. Marked with a yellow band. Wing needles (E) The Wing needle...
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Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Lowering feed dogs Changing the needle 1. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZD\IURP\RXXQWLOLWZLOOJRQR further. 5.
Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool. Lowering feed dogs Changing the needle 1. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the needle. /RRVHQWKHQHHGOHVFUHZ8VHWKHVFUHZGULYHU if necessary. 5HPRYHWKHQHHGOH 4. Push the new needle upwards with the ÁDWVLGHDZD\IURP\RXXQWLOLWZLOOJRQR further. 5.
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...UHYHUVHIRUDVORQJDV\RXNHHSWKH button pressed. )RUSHUPDQHQWUHYHUVHSUHVVWKHEXWWRQEHIRUH starting to sew. 5HYHUVHLVDOVRXVHGZKHQVHZLQJWKHGDUQLQJ stitch. 7KH/('OLJKWQH[WWRWKHEXWWRQEHFRPHVOLW$IWHU sewing the desired length of the needle stop position is changed at the same time. Speed control lever (3) 7KHVSHHGFRQWUROOHYHUVHWVWKHPD...
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Buttonholes Sewing techniques Three-step zigzag stitch 6WLFKQXPEHUFDQEHXVHGWRRYHUFDVWUDZHGJHV Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left VLGHDQGRYHUFDVWVWKHHGJHRQWKHULJKWVLGH 6WLFKQXPEHUFDQDOVREHXVHGDVDQHODVWLFVWLWFK to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.
Buttonholes Sewing techniques Three-step zigzag stitch 6WLFKQXPEHUFDQEHXVHGWRRYHUFDVWUDZHGJHV Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left VLGHDQGRYHUFDVWVWKHHGJHRQWKHULJKWVLGH 6WLFKQXPEHUFDQDOVREHXVHGDVDQHODVWLFVWLWFK to allow seams to stretch when sewing knit fabrics.
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...WKHSUHVVHUIRRW and select the button sewing stitch, number 19. 2. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Cross the cord in front of the needle and thread cord ends into a large needle, pull to accommodate the width between the holes. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Turn the handwheel slowly to make sure the holes in the button are aligned with the swing of the foot. 6WLWFKDEXWWRQKROH7KHVDWLQEXWWRQKROH...
...WKHSUHVVHUIRRW and select the button sewing stitch, number 19. 2. Lower the feed dogs. 3. Cross the cord in front of the needle and thread cord ends into a large needle, pull to accommodate the width between the holes. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Turn the handwheel slowly to make sure the holes in the button are aligned with the swing of the foot. 6WLWFKDEXWWRQKROH7KHVDWLQEXWWRQKROH...
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Darning and mending 'DUQLQJDVPDOOKROHRUDWHDUEHIRUHLWEHFRPHV ODUJHUFDQVDYHDJDUPHQW&KRRVHDWKUHDGLQD color as close to your garment. 6HOHFWVWLWFKQXPEHUWKHGDUQLQJVWLWFK 6WDUWVHZLQJDERYHWKHKROHDQGRYHULW 2QFH\RXKDYHVHZQDFURVVWKHKROHSUHVV WKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQ $ WRVHWWKHOHQJWKRIWKH VWLWFK Place fabric or stabilizer in position under the hole or tear in your garment as possible. 1.
Darning and mending 'DUQLQJDVPDOOKROHRUDWHDUEHIRUHLWEHFRPHV ODUJHUFDQVDYHDJDUPHQW&KRRVHDWKUHDGLQD color as close to your garment. 6HOHFWVWLWFKQXPEHUWKHGDUQLQJVWLWFK 6WDUWVHZLQJDERYHWKHKROHDQGRYHULW 2QFH\RXKDYHVHZQDFURVVWKHKROHSUHVV WKHUHYHUVHEXWWRQ $ WRVHWWKHOHQJWKRIWKH VWLWFK Place fabric or stabilizer in position under the hole or tear in your garment as possible. 1.
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Quilting $TXLOWXVXDOO\FRQVLVWVRIWKUHHOD\HUVWZROD\HUV of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. 7RVHZWKUHHOD\HUVWRJHWKHU\RXKDYHDZLGH YDULHW\RIVWLWFKHVDQGWHFKQLTXHVWRFKRRVHIURP Stitch-in-the-Ditch 8VHWKH)DQF\VWLWFKIRRW$ZLWKIDT™ system. 6WLWFKLQJLQWKHGLWFKPHDQVXVLQJWKHJXLGHRQWKH SUHVVHUIRRWWRIROORZWKHVHDPVLQWKHTXLOWEORFNV %HJLQE\SLQEDVWLQJ\RXUTXLOWWKURXJKDOOOD\HUV with safety pins, starting from the center of your TXLOWDQGZRUNLQJRXW3ODFHDSLQHYHU\LQFKHV FP 1RWH
Quilting $TXLOWXVXDOO\FRQVLVWVRIWKUHHOD\HUVWZROD\HUV of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. 7RVHZWKUHHOD\HUVWRJHWKHU\RXKDYHDZLGH YDULHW\RIVWLWFKHVDQGWHFKQLTXHVWRFKRRVHIURP Stitch-in-the-Ditch 8VHWKH)DQF\VWLWFKIRRW$ZLWKIDT™ system. 6WLWFKLQJLQWKHGLWFKPHDQVXVLQJWKHJXLGHRQWKH SUHVVHUIRRWWRIROORZWKHVHDPVLQWKHTXLOWEORFNV %HJLQE\SLQEDVWLQJ\RXUTXLOWWKURXJKDOOOD\HUV with safety pins, starting from the center of your TXLOWDQGZRUNLQJRXW3ODFHDSLQHYHU\LQFKHV FP 1RWH
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...needle swings into the fold it is especially suitable for best results. For all types of zippers it should catch a small amount of fabric. Follow the directions included with IDT™ system. 1. Finish the edge of your SURMHFWVKRXOGQRZEHIDFLQJXS 4. If the stitches... Elastic blindhem stitch The elastic blindhem stitch, number 10, is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper. Use foot number 3 with your pattern for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The wrong side of the hem. 2. Place the fabric under the presser foot so...
...needle swings into the fold it is especially suitable for best results. For all types of zippers it should catch a small amount of fabric. Follow the directions included with IDT™ system. 1. Finish the edge of your SURMHFWVKRXOGQRZEHIDFLQJXS 4. If the stitches... Elastic blindhem stitch The elastic blindhem stitch, number 10, is important to sew close to the teeth of the zipper. Use foot number 3 with your pattern for stretchy fabrics, because the zigzag in the stitch lets the stitch stretch. The wrong side of the hem. 2. Place the fabric under the presser foot so...
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...+ Insert a new needle. Change the needle to the proper size for the thread and fabric. Troubleshooting ,QWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJJXLGH\RXZLOOÀQGVROXWLRQVWRWKHSUREOHPV\RXPD\KDYHZLWK\RXUPDFKLQH )RUIXUWKHULQIRUPDWLRQSOHDVHFRQWDFW\RXUORFDODXWKRUL]HG3)$))ŠGHDOHU Problem/cause General problems )DEULFGRHVQRWPRYH" 7KHQHHGOHEUHDNV" 7KHPDFKLQHZLOOQRWVHZ" The sewing machine...
...+ Insert a new needle. Change the needle to the proper size for the thread and fabric. Troubleshooting ,QWKLVWURXEOHVKRRWLQJJXLGH\RXZLOOÀQGVROXWLRQVWRWKHSUREOHPV\RXPD\KDYHZLWK\RXUPDFKLQH )RUIXUWKHULQIRUPDWLRQSOHDVHFRQWDFW\RXUORFDODXWKRUL]HG3)$))ŠGHDOHU Problem/cause General problems )DEULFGRHVQRWPRYH" 7KHQHHGOHEUHDNV" 7KHPDFKLQHZLOOQRWVHZ" The sewing machine...
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Check needle thread tension and the threading. Check bobbin winding. Change the stitch plate. Clean lint from the feed dogs and bobbin case area. Change the thread. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. +DVVHZLQJOLQWFROOHFWHGEHWZHHQWKHIHHGGRJV" 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJV with a brush. Bobbin thread breaks 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHEREELQSURSHUO...
Check needle thread tension and the threading. Check bobbin winding. Change the stitch plate. Clean lint from the feed dogs and bobbin case area. Change the thread. The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded. +DVVHZLQJOLQWFROOHFWHGEHWZHHQWKHIHHGGRJV" 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJV with a brush. Bobbin thread breaks 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHEREELQSURSHUO...
