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...WKHQHHGOHDUHDVXFKDVWKUHDGLQJ needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. ‡ $OZD\VXQSOXJ...QVXODWHG$SSOLDQFHV SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS ,QDGRXEOHLQVXODWHG...instructions before using and before cleaning. DANGER - This household sewing machine is designed to the nearest DXWKRUL]HGGHDOHURUVHUYLFHFHQWHUIRUH[DPLQDWLRQUHSDLUHOHFWULFDORUPHFKDQLFDODGMXVWPHQW ‡ 1HYHURSHUDWHWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQHZLWKDQ\DLURSHQLQJVEORFNHG.HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVRIWKH sewing machine and foot controller free...
...WKHQHHGOHDUHDVXFKDVWKUHDGLQJ needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. ‡ $OZD\VXQSOXJ...QVXODWHG$SSOLDQFHV SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS ,QDGRXEOHLQVXODWHG...instructions before using and before cleaning. DANGER - This household sewing machine is designed to the nearest DXWKRUL]HGGHDOHURUVHUYLFHFHQWHUIRUH[DPLQDWLRQUHSDLUHOHFWULFDORUPHFKDQLFDODGMXVWPHQW ‡ 1HYHURSHUDWHWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQHZLWKDQ\DLURSHQLQJVEORFNHG.HHSYHQWLODWLRQRSHQLQJVRIWKH sewing machine and foot controller free...
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... 1:7 Presser feet 1:8 6WLWFKRYHUYLHZ 1:9 Utility stitches 1:9 Quilt stitches 1:11 Needle art stitches 1:11 'HFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHV 1:11 $OSKDEHWV 1:12 2 Preparations 2:1 Unpacking 2:2 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 /('OLJKWV 2:3 Free arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 6SRROSLQV 2:3 Threading the machine 2:4 %REELQZLQGLQJ 2:6 Inserting the bobbin 2:7 ,'7TMV\VWHP ,QWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG 2:7 (OHFWURQLFNQHHOLIW 2:8 Needles 2:8 Changing the needle 2:9 Lowering feed dogs 2:9 Changing the presser foot 2.9 %XWWRQVIRUquilt expression™...
... 1:7 Presser feet 1:8 6WLWFKRYHUYLHZ 1:9 Utility stitches 1:9 Quilt stitches 1:11 Needle art stitches 1:11 'HFRUDWLYHVWLWFKHV 1:11 $OSKDEHWV 1:12 2 Preparations 2:1 Unpacking 2:2 Connect to the power supply 2:2 Pack away after sewing 2:3 /('OLJKWV 2:3 Free arm 2:3 Thread cutter 2:3 6SRROSLQV 2:3 Threading the machine 2:4 %REELQZLQGLQJ 2:6 Inserting the bobbin 2:7 ,'7TMV\VWHP ,QWHJUDWHGGXDOIHHG 2:7 (OHFWURQLFNQHHOLIW 2:8 Needles 2:8 Changing the needle 2:9 Lowering feed dogs 2:9 Changing the presser foot 2.9 %XWWRQVIRUquilt expression™...
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...WR sew closer to zipper teeth. 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button size that the IDT™ is used for sensormatic free-motion sewing. The red guide on the foot to ride along the fold of the needle, making it will go into the machine. Tighten the screw. Use the markings on the foot is designed to position WKH...
...WR sew closer to zipper teeth. 6HQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button size that the IDT™ is used for sensormatic free-motion sewing. The red guide on the foot to ride along the fold of the needle, making it will go into the machine. Tighten the screw. Use the markings on the foot is designed to position WKH...
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...Sewing seams on stretch fabrics. 19 19 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in the bobbin. 13 13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching. 14 14 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams. 15 15 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for basting. Reinforced seam. Select from 37 different needle positions. Topstitching. 3 3 Straight stitch reverse 4 4 Basting stitch 5 5 Zig Zag stitch Sew continuous reverse. Single stitch used...
...Sewing seams on stretch fabrics. 19 19 Closed overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in the bobbin. 13 13 Bridging stitch Joining fabrics and quilt batting, decorative stitch for quilting, hemstitching. 14 14 Foundation elastic stitch Joining stitch for undergarments, terry cloth, leather, bulky fabrics where overlapping the seams. 15 15 Crosshem stitch Elastic decorative hem for basting. Reinforced seam. Select from 37 different needle positions. Topstitching. 3 3 Straight stitch reverse 4 4 Basting stitch 5 5 Zig Zag stitch Sew continuous reverse. Single stitch used...
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... Stitch Stitch number Name 4.2 3.2 24 22 Overlock Description Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics. 25 23 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem. 26 24 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge. 29 25 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics. 30 26 Open overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics. 31 - Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 41 - Decorative eyelet buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for stretch fabrics...
... Stitch Stitch number Name 4.2 3.2 24 22 Overlock Description Elastic decorative hem for stretch fabrics. 25 23 Closed overlock Seam and overcast in one step, patch, hem. 26 24 Stretch knit overlock Seam and overcast stretch fabrics in one step with reinforced edge. 29 25 Mock cover hem Create the look of a serger cover hem for stretch fabrics. 30 26 Open overlock blindhem Create decorative overlock blindhem for woven fabrics. 31 - Cross stitch buttonhole Decorative buttonhole. 41 - Decorative eyelet buttonhole Decorative buttonhole for stretch fabrics...
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Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage. 3ODFHDOODFFHVVRULHVLQWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\6OLGH the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 3ODFHWKHIRRWFRQWUROLQWKHVSDFHDERYHWKH free arm. 3XWRQWKHKDUGFRYHU LED lights
Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 3. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. Preparations Pack away after sewing 6ZLWFKWKHPDLQVZLWFKRII 2. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage. 3ODFHDOODFFHVVRULHVLQWKHDFFHVVRU\WUD\6OLGH the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 3ODFHWKHIRRWFRQWUROLQWKHVSDFHDERYHWKH free arm. 3XWRQWKHKDUGFRYHU LED lights
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... the needle. E F quilt expression™ 4.2 C C B D B A 2:5 Preparations Note: The needle threader is in the up position to use the needle threader for size 60 needles or smaller, a wing needle, twin needle or triple needle. Note: If using specialty threads (such as metallic threads) its weight and irreglular surface increases the thread tension. You cannot use the built-in the up position. 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGRQWKHVSRROSLQDQGÀWD spool cap of needle breakage...
... the needle. E F quilt expression™ 4.2 C C B D B A 2:5 Preparations Note: The needle threader is in the up position to use the needle threader for size 60 needles or smaller, a wing needle, twin needle or triple needle. Note: If using specialty threads (such as metallic threads) its weight and irreglular surface increases the thread tension. You cannot use the built-in the up position. 3ODFHWKHWKUHDGRQWKHVSRROSLQDQGÀWD spool cap of needle breakage...
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Electronic knee-lift (4.2)
Electronic knee-lift (4.2)
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Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 Preparations 1 2 OK 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down SRVLWLRQDQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRW height.
Buttons for quilt expression™ 4.2 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 Preparations 1 2 OK 3 4 5 6 7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Needle stop up/down with indicator (1) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down SRVLWLRQDQGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWZLOOUDLVHWRSLYRW height.
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... stitches, setting the size of the length setting. Start/stop (11) Press this button to change the density for machine settings. Stitch width or stitch positioning (13) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the + and - Use the + and buttons to toggle the recommendations YLHZRQDQGRII Stitch length or stitch density (14) Increase or decrease the stitch length using the foot control. Function 2 (19) The F2 button is used to repeat buttonholes and to stop the machine...
... stitches, setting the size of the length setting. Start/stop (11) Press this button to change the density for machine settings. Stitch width or stitch positioning (13) Increase or decrease the stitch width using the + and - Use the + and buttons to toggle the recommendations YLHZRQDQGRII Stitch length or stitch density (14) Increase or decrease the stitch length using the foot control. Function 2 (19) The F2 button is used to repeat buttonholes and to stop the machine...
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Needle stop up/down with indicator (2) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position. Preparations Buttons for expression™ 3.2 2349 11 10 12 13 14 1 4 3 2 1 8 5 6 7 OK 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) ,IQHHGHGDGMXVWWKHWRSWKUHDGWHQVLRQXVLQJWKH markings on the tension dial.
Needle stop up/down with indicator (2) 3UHVVWKLVEXWWRQWRPRYHWKHQHHGOHXSRUGRZQ The setting of the needle stop position is changed DWWKHVDPHWLPH:KHQQHHGOHGRZQLVDFWLYDWHG the indicator is lit, the needle will stop in the down position. Preparations Buttons for expression™ 3.2 2349 11 10 12 13 14 1 4 3 2 1 8 5 6 7 OK 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Thread tension dial (1) ,IQHHGHGDGMXVWWKHWRSWKUHDGWHQVLRQXVLQJWKH markings on the tension dial.
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... that the setting will be kept until you select another stitch. Preparations Thread tension (4.2) There are two icons which are shown next to some RIWKHVHWWLQJDOWHUQDWLYHV This icon shows you that the setting will be kept until you switch your machine off. Settings menu ,QWKH...VHWWLQJVPHQX\RXFDQRYHUULGHGHIDXOWVHWWLQJVDQGPDNHPDQXDODGMXVWPHQWVWRWKHPDFKLQH settings, sound settings and screen settings. 2SHQWKHPHQXE\SUHVVLQJWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDQGVHOHFWWKHVHWWLQJ\RXZLVKWRDGMXVWE\ pressing the up and down arrow buttons...
... that the setting will be kept until you select another stitch. Preparations Thread tension (4.2) There are two icons which are shown next to some RIWKHVHWWLQJDOWHUQDWLYHV This icon shows you that the setting will be kept until you switch your machine off. Settings menu ,QWKH...VHWWLQJVPHQX\RXFDQRYHUULGHGHIDXOWVHWWLQJVDQGPDNHPDQXDODGMXVWPHQWVWRWKHPDFKLQH settings, sound settings and screen settings. 2SHQWKHPHQXE\SUHVVLQJWKHVHWWLQJVPHQXEXWWRQDQGVHOHFWWKHVHWWLQJ\RXZLVKWRDGMXVWE\ pressing the up and down arrow buttons...
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... free-motion foot, or any spring foot with light grey plastic housing, can be purchased at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch plate while the stitch is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. Note: Be careful not to reduce the pivot height too much. Do not use...
... free-motion foot, or any spring foot with light grey plastic housing, can be purchased at low speed the presser foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch plate while the stitch is being formed. $WKLJKHUVSHHGWKHSUHVVHUIRRWÁRDWVRYHUWKH fabric while sewing. Note: Be careful not to reduce the pivot height too much. Do not use...
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Sewing 6HZLQJPRGHLVWKHÀUVWYLHZRQWKHJUDSKLFGLVSOD\DIWHU\RXWXUQRQWKHPDFKLQH
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Stitch adjustments
Stitch adjustments
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...WZROD\HUV of fabric with stabilizer in position under the presser foot. 6HOHFWDGDUQLQJVWLWFK 6WDUWVHZLQJDERYHWKHKROHDQGRYHULW 2QFH\RXKDYHVHZQDFURVVWKHKROHSUHVVWKH UHYHUVHEXWWRQWRVHWWKHOHQJWKRIWKHVWLWFK Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Make a few tests on a scrap...
...WZROD\HUV of fabric with stabilizer in position under the presser foot. 6HOHFWDGDUQLQJVWLWFK 6WDUWVHZLQJDERYHWKHKROHDQGRYHULW 2QFH\RXKDYHVHZQDFURVVWKHKROHSUHVVWKH UHYHUVHEXWWRQWRVHWWKHOHQJWKRIWKHVWLWFK Note: Use needle size 90 and lightweight, soft cotton bobbin thread when sewing handlook quilt stitches. Make a few tests on a scrap...
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... part of the button. 6QDSRQWKHVHQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ 3OXJWKHFRUGLQWRWKHVRFNHW % IRXQGWRWKHOHIW DERYHWKHQHHGOHDUHD 8VHWKHUXOHURQWKHOLGWRPHDVXUH\RXUEXWWRQ6HW the slit length using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser foot needs to the buttonhole. Release the lift and it will be in the same direction. 7. Free-motion position (3.2) When using...
... part of the button. 6QDSRQWKHVHQVRUPDWLFEXWWRQKROHIRRW$ 3OXJWKHFRUGLQWRWKHVRFNHW % IRXQGWRWKHOHIW DERYHWKHQHHGOHDUHD 8VHWKHUXOHURQWKHOLGWRPHDVXUH\RXUEXWWRQ6HW the slit length using the free-motion/darning foot, the presser foot needs to the buttonhole. Release the lift and it will be in the same direction. 7. Free-motion position (3.2) When using...
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... actual button. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Note: The repeat icon will stop automatically when the buttonhole is activated. Lower the feed dogs. 3. If necessary change the width between holes with the swing of the buttonhole that repeat is complete. 3UHVVWKH)EXWWRQWRGHDFWLYDWHUHSHDW Sew on a button 7RVHZRQDEXWWRQUHPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRW and select the button sewing stitch. 2. The machine will...
... actual button. Place the button under the presser foot holder. Note: The repeat icon will stop automatically when the buttonhole is activated. Lower the feed dogs. 3. If necessary change the width between holes with the swing of the buttonhole that repeat is complete. 3UHVVWKH)EXWWRQWRGHDFWLYDWHUHSHDW Sew on a button 7RVHZRQDEXWWRQUHPRYHWKHSUHVVHUIRRW and select the button sewing stitch. 2. The machine will...
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... dry? Make sure the needle is not set in free-motion mode in the settings menu. Make sure that the foot control cord is securely plugged into the wall socket. Change the needle to touch? Problem/cause General problems 7KUHDGVQLSVGRQRWFXWWKHWKUHDG" )DEULFGRHVQRWPRYH" Wrong stitch , irregular or narrow stitch? Insert a new needle. 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded.
... dry? Make sure the needle is not set in free-motion mode in the settings menu. Make sure that the foot control cord is securely plugged into the wall socket. Change the needle to touch? Problem/cause General problems 7KUHDGVQLSVGRQRWFXWWKHWKUHDG" )DEULFGRHVQRWPRYH" Wrong stitch , irregular or narrow stitch? Insert a new needle. 'LG\RXWKUHDGWKHPDFKLQHSURSHUO\" Check how the machine is threaded.
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... Maintenance 5:4 The seam has uneven stitches Is the thread tension correct? $UH\RXXVLQJWRRWKLFNRUVOXEEHGWKUHDG" ,VWKHEREELQWKUHDGHYHQO\ZRXQG" Is a correct needle used ? Check bobbin winding. Is a correct spool cap used? Bobbin thread breaks 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHEREELQSURSHUO\" Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJVZLWKD brush. Insert...
... Maintenance 5:4 The seam has uneven stitches Is the thread tension correct? $UH\RXXVLQJWRRWKLFNRUVOXEEHGWKUHDG" ,VWKHEREELQWKUHDGHYHQO\ZRXQG" Is a correct needle used ? Check bobbin winding. Is a correct spool cap used? Bobbin thread breaks 'LG\RXLQVHUWWKHEREELQSURSHUO\" Is the stitch plate hole damaged? Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? 5HPRYHWKHVWLWFKSODWHDQGFOHDQWKHIHHGGRJVZLWKD brush. Insert...
