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Question posted by silkshireloh on August 6th, 2022

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where can i find the screws to adjust my driver because its out of timing it wont catch the needle

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on August 6th, 2022 9:29 AM

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... needle to break. 14. This sewing machine is intended for use . The machine should never be taken: Read all moving parts. Always unplug the machine before cleaning it and before you change the light bulb. To reduce the risk of lint, dust, and loose cloth. 5. Use this machine only for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Stitch Length Dial ...13 Stretch Stitching ...13 Stitch Width Dial ...14 Reverse Sewing Lever ...14 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the Bobbin ...15 Lower Threading ...16 Upper Threading ...18 Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with a needle threader 19 Quick Thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... and lowers the presser foot. A Buttonhole fine adjustment screw (page 33) B Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (page 30) C Needle threader (page 19) This is only available on and off. J Zigzag presser foot KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Bobbin-winding assembly (page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin, which you use this to control the...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... countries) 7 X55467-021 8 130920-021 9 XA3442-121 1 Buttonhole foot (1 pc.) 2 Zipper foot (1 pc.) 3 Button sewing foot (1 pc.) 4 Needle pack (regular single needle HAX130) (3 pcs.) 5 Twin needle (1 pc.) 6 Bobbins (3 pcs.) 7 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 8 Extra spool pin (1 pc.) 9 Darning plate (1pc.) (When the machine is not equipped with a Drop Feed.) Parts code for zigzag presser foot: 138135-122...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

.... Release the foot by 4 loosening the needle clamp with a screwdriver and pulling the needle down. 1 Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight 1 and sharp for the stitch pattern you change the presser foot depending on the controller, the machine will have chosen. Tighten the needle clamp. 1 3 2 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle CAUTION ● Make sure to its...

Users Manual - English - Page 10

...-hand side of the base plate to -reach areas. Put a different presser foot on the needle plate 3 so that the bar on the presser foot is in . Converting to Free-arm Style Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to adjust it until the machine is in the correct place, the bar should...

Users Manual - English - Page 11

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction. To select the first stitch when the last one is displayed. 1 Pattern selection dial ■ 21 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

...SEWING MACHINE ■ 17 Stitches Pattern 1 Stitch Name 1-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE Recommended Width [mm (inch)] 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 2 STRAIGHT STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) (Changes needle position) 3 ZIGZAG STITCH 0-5 (0-3/16) 4 BLIND HEM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 5 SHELL TUCK STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 6 ELASTIC STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 7 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH 3-5 (1/8-3/16) 8 SCALLOP STITCH...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... length dial 2 Longer 3 Shorter 13 Stretch Stitching ■ Selecting a stretch stitch Setting the stitch length dial to " SS " changes the selected pattern to adjust the stitch length for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may need to a stretch stitch. To determine the exact dial position...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... to adjust the stitch width. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE STITCH. 1 Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is being done. The machine will not be lowered so that position while you may need to right. ● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected, the needle position can be turned past SS -". To sew forward...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... tangle on the spool pin and 1 pass the thread around the bobbin a few times. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. Using of thread is not in the right place, the thread may cause damage to the left...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... to work, you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may break the needle. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16") CAUTION ● Make sure you follow the instructions...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... Close the shuttle cover while pulling the 2 thread through the needle. 1 2 1 1 Hook 2 Thread Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Start sewing as the twin needle and wing needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can only use needles in the range of 90/14-100/16. ● You...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

..., then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below . Decrease the thread tension by turning the dial to a lower number. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately. Threading the Right Needle 1 Follow the same instructions for more than one full turn the screw more details. For most sewing applications, no adjustment is...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

... may bend or break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS Fabric Type Mediumweight fabrics Lightweight fabrics Heavyweight fabrics Stretch fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn, Batiste Georgette Challis, Satin Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton Synthetic mercerized Silk or silk...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... along the edge of fabric together. Place the reinforcement fabric under the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length Width [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Elastic Stitch -2.5 3-5 (1/64-3/32) (1/8-3/16) You can use the Elastic Stitch for decorative edging. If desired, trim around the scallop with 3 scissors to mend.

Users Manual - English - Page 36

... break and you may be positioned on the needle plate. 1 (On a machine equipped with a drop feed lever, lower the feed dogs by alternating between gently 5 drawing the work away from the bottom of straight 3 stitches. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing. Sew a single row (or many rows) of the...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading is not correct. Lower threading is not correct. Page 18 No Page 16 No Page 8 No Upper thread is incorrect. Page 16-18 No Wrong needle is bent or not sharp. If you are performing, to the bottom of the needle plate. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 44

..., 13, 29 B Blind Hem Stitch 11, 12, 13, 27 Bobbin Threading 15, 20 Bobbin Winder 15 Bridging Stitch 11 Buttonhole 30, 31 Buttonhole Fine Adjustment 33 Buttonhole Sewing 30, 31 C Changing Sewing Direction 25 Changing the Light Bulb 38 Changing the Presser Foot 8 Chart of Sewing Fabrics, Needles and Thread Combinations 24 Checking the Needle 8 Cleaning 39 Connecting Plugs 6 Converting...

Users Manual - English - Page 45

S Satin Stitch 26 Scallop Stitch 11, 12, 28 Sewing Buttons 33 Sewing Light Bulb Replacement 38 Sewing Light Switch 2, 7 Sewing with a Twin Needle 21 Shell Tuck Stitch 11, 12, 13, 27 Shuttle Hook Removal 39 Shuttle Race Cleaning 39 Spool pin 15, 18 Steadying the Machine 9 Stitch Length Dial 13 Stitch Width Dial 14 Straight Stitch 11, 12, 25, 34, 35 Stretch Blind...