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... to break. 12. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on cord. Keep ventilation openings of electric shock: 1. The wrong plate can cause the needle to persons: 1. Always unplug the machine before cleaning. 2. WARNING - Never operate this machine. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as contained in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Switch the machine to the symbol "{" position to...
... to break. 12. Use only accessories recommended by pulling on cord. Keep ventilation openings of electric shock: 1. The wrong plate can cause the needle to persons: 1. Always unplug the machine before cleaning. 2. WARNING - Never operate this machine. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as contained in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Switch the machine to the symbol "{" position to...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...identifying the terminals in the main lead of replacing the plug fuse, use plugs with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours ... rating as a plug with bared flexible cords is not suitable for the plug supplied with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue. Always replace the fuse cover. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO...hazardous if engaged in the plug. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with the fuse cover omitted. Never use a fuse approved by ASTA to the terminal...
...identifying the terminals in the main lead of replacing the plug fuse, use plugs with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following code: Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours ... rating as a plug with bared flexible cords is not suitable for the plug supplied with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue. Always replace the fuse cover. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO...hazardous if engaged in the plug. FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with the fuse cover omitted. Never use a fuse approved by ASTA to the terminal...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the machine unattended 3. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you are replacing or removing the needle or any other part •If there is designed to take or send this machine in direct sunlight or in the following circumstances: •When you need to prevent damage. UNPACKING/REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL DESEMBALAJEY EL REEMBALAJE Keep the carton and packing materials. To use extension cords...
... the machine unattended 3. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you are replacing or removing the needle or any other part •If there is designed to take or send this machine in direct sunlight or in the following circumstances: •When you need to prevent damage. UNPACKING/REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL DESEMBALAJEY EL REEMBALAJE Keep the carton and packing materials. To use extension cords...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the Presser Foot ...18 Flat Bed Attachment ...19 Using a Free-arm Style ...19 THE CONTROLS ...20 Pattern Selection Dial ...20 Patterns and Stitch Names ...21 Stitch Length Dial ...24 Stretch Stitching ...24 Stitch Width Dial ...25 Reverse Sewing Lever ...25 THREADING THE MACHINE 26 Winding the Bobbin ...26 Lower Threading ...28 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 30 Upper Threading ...32 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader 34 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...36 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...36 Thread Tension ...38 FABRIC, THREAD, AND...
... the Presser Foot ...18 Flat Bed Attachment ...19 Using a Free-arm Style ...19 THE CONTROLS ...20 Pattern Selection Dial ...20 Patterns and Stitch Names ...21 Stitch Length Dial ...24 Stretch Stitching ...24 Stitch Width Dial ...25 Reverse Sewing Lever ...25 THREADING THE MACHINE 26 Winding the Bobbin ...26 Lower Threading ...28 Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 30 Upper Threading ...32 Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader 34 Drawing up the Lower Thread ...36 Sewing with a Twin Needle ...36 Thread Tension ...38 FABRIC, THREAD, AND...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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APPENDIX ...69 MAINTENANCE ...69 Changing the Light Bulb ...69 Cleaning ...70 Troubleshooting ...72 INDEX ...79 7 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 56 Zipper Insertion ...56 Gathering ...57 Darning ...58 Appliqués ...58 Monogramming and Embroidering ...59 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 62 Using the Walking Foot ...62 Using the Quilting Foot ...63 Using the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot ...65 Using the Narrow Hemmer Foot ...65 Using the Blind Stitch Foot ...67 6. 5.
APPENDIX ...69 MAINTENANCE ...69 Changing the Light Bulb ...69 Cleaning ...70 Troubleshooting ...72 INDEX ...79 7 USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 56 Zipper Insertion ...56 Gathering ...57 Darning ...58 Appliqués ...58 Monogramming and Embroidering ...59 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 62 Using the Walking Foot ...62 Using the Quilting Foot ...63 Using the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot ...65 Using the Narrow Hemmer Foot ...65 Using the Blind Stitch Foot ...67 6. 5.
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... and lower the presser foot. F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (page 54) G Handwheel Used to the power supply. K Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (page 52) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. J Presser foot lever (page 32) Used to start and stop sewing. L Foot controller (page 15) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 19) B Presser foot (page 18) C Reverse sewing lever (page 25) You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction. 10 D Pattern selection dial (page...
... and lower the presser foot. F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (page 54) G Handwheel Used to the power supply. K Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (page 52) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. J Presser foot lever (page 32) Used to start and stop sewing. L Foot controller (page 15) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 19) B Presser foot (page 18) C Reverse sewing lever (page 25) You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction. 10 D Pattern selection dial (page...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... included accessories vary depending on the machine model. ● Los accesorios incluidos varían según el modelo de la máquina. 12 We have designed these accessories to help you easily perform most sewing tasks. Los siguientes accesorios se encuentran en la unidad de cama plana. Part Name 5 Buttonhole Foot (1 pc.) 6 Button Sewing Foot (1 pc.) 7 Extra Spool Pin (1 pc.) 8 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 9 Darning Plate (1pc.) Part Code USA...
... included accessories vary depending on the machine model. ● Los accesorios incluidos varían según el modelo de la máquina. 12 We have designed these accessories to help you easily perform most sewing tasks. Los siguientes accesorios se encuentran en la unidad de cama plana. Part Name 5 Buttonhole Foot (1 pc.) 6 Button Sewing Foot (1 pc.) 7 Extra Spool Pin (1 pc.) 8 Screwdriver (1 pc.) 9 Darning Plate (1pc.) Part Code USA...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... change the presser foot depending on Type / Tipo de ajuste Raise the needle to its highest position by 1 turning the handwheel toward you want to change the presser foot. Press the black button at the back of the 2 presser foot holder to be used with the slot on the controller, the machine will have chosen. Using any other presser foot may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the bar on the presser foot...
... change the presser foot depending on Type / Tipo de ajuste Raise the needle to its highest position by 1 turning the handwheel toward you want to change the presser foot. Press the black button at the back of the 2 presser foot holder to be used with the slot on the controller, the machine will have chosen. Using any other presser foot may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the bar on the presser foot...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... (7/16 pulg.) Actual size Tamaño real This model Este modelo Other models Otros modelos 1 2 1Pre-tension disk/ Disco pretensor 2Bobbin winder shaft / Eje de la devanadora de bobina 26 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / CONOZCA SU MÁQUINA DE COSER THREADING THE MACHINE / ENHEBRADO DE LA MÁQUINA Winding the Bobbin / Devanado de la bobina CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB...
... (7/16 pulg.) Actual size Tamaño real This model Este modelo Other models Otros modelos 1 2 1Pre-tension disk/ Disco pretensor 2Bobbin winder shaft / Eje de la devanadora de bobina 26 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / CONOZCA SU MÁQUINA DE COSER THREADING THE MACHINE / ENHEBRADO DE LA MÁQUINA Winding the Bobbin / Devanado de la bobina CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... lower 2 thread. Replace the bobbin cover. 3 Vuelva a colocar la tapa de la bobina. Mientras sujeta un extremo del hilo superior, gire lentamente la rueda a mano hacia usted (hacia la izquierda) para bajar y, a continuación, subir la aguja. ■ Quick-set Bobbin Threading This is only available on the upper thread to 3. Before you can use the same color or two different colors of the machine...
... lower 2 thread. Replace the bobbin cover. 3 Vuelva a colocar la tapa de la bobina. Mientras sujeta un extremo del hilo superior, gire lentamente la rueda a mano hacia usted (hacia la izquierda) para bajar y, a continuación, subir la aguja. ■ Quick-set Bobbin Threading This is only available on the upper thread to 3. Before you can use the same color or two different colors of the machine...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... adecuada para coser telas elásticas. ■ Removing the Material from the end of the machine. Lift the presser foot, raise the needle to its highest position. Zigzag Stitching Costura en zig-zag Stitch Name Nombre de la puntada Zigzag Stitch Puntada de zig-zag Pattern Dibujo Length [mm (inch)] Longitud [mm (pulg.)] F-4 (1/64-3/16) Width [mm (inch)] Anchura [mm (pulg.)] 0-5 (0-3/16) ■ Zigzag Stitch / Puntada de zig-zag Turn the pattern selection dial...
... adecuada para coser telas elásticas. ■ Removing the Material from the end of the machine. Lift the presser foot, raise the needle to its highest position. Zigzag Stitching Costura en zig-zag Stitch Name Nombre de la puntada Zigzag Stitch Puntada de zig-zag Pattern Dibujo Length [mm (inch)] Longitud [mm (pulg.)] F-4 (1/64-3/16) Width [mm (inch)] Anchura [mm (pulg.)] 0-5 (0-3/16) ■ Zigzag Stitch / Puntada de zig-zag Turn the pattern selection dial...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...) 1 Needle / Aguja Raise the needle and the presser foot, then 5 hold the ends of the upper and lower thread to the Straight Stitch. Coloque el pie para dobladillos estrechos y, a continuación, ajuste el selector de puntadas en la puntada recta. Sujetando ambos hilos, páselos por la parte ondulada del pie prensatela y llévelos hasta la parte trasera del pie. Wrap the fabric...
...) 1 Needle / Aguja Raise the needle and the presser foot, then 5 hold the ends of the upper and lower thread to the Straight Stitch. Coloque el pie para dobladillos estrechos y, a continuación, ajuste el selector de puntadas en la puntada recta. Sujetando ambos hilos, páselos por la parte ondulada del pie prensatela y llévelos hasta la parte trasera del pie. Wrap the fabric...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... Zigzag Stitch Puntada de zig-zag 1-4 0-5 (1/16-3/16) (0-3/16) Blind Hem Stitch Costura invisible para dobladillo F-2 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) Stretch Blind Hem Stitch Costura invisible elástica Stretch Blind Hem Stitch Costura invisible elástica F-1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) 5 F-1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) This foot comes in handy not only for blind hem stitching, but also for sewing fabric edges and seams. Este pie resulta útil no se podrá coser una costura triple Using the Blind Stitch Foot...
... Zigzag Stitch Puntada de zig-zag 1-4 0-5 (1/16-3/16) (0-3/16) Blind Hem Stitch Costura invisible para dobladillo F-2 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) Stretch Blind Hem Stitch Costura invisible elástica Stretch Blind Hem Stitch Costura invisible elástica F-1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) 5 F-1.5 3-5 (1/64-1/16) (1/8-3/16) This foot comes in handy not only for blind hem stitching, but also for sewing fabric edges and seams. Este pie resulta útil no se podrá coser una costura triple Using the Blind Stitch Foot...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... pie y ajuste con cuidado para guiar la tela. Lower the presser foot and begin sewing. 6 Baje el pie prensatela y comience a coser. 1 Screw / Tornillo 2 Guide / Guía ■ When Sewing Seams / Para coser costuras Turn off the machine. 1 Desconecte la alimentación de la máquina. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS / USO DE ACCESORIOS Y APLICACIONES Turn the foot guide screw and carefully adjust 4 to the folded hem. Conecte la alimentación de...
... pie y ajuste con cuidado para guiar la tela. Lower the presser foot and begin sewing. 6 Baje el pie prensatela y comience a coser. 1 Screw / Tornillo 2 Guide / Guía ■ When Sewing Seams / Para coser costuras Turn off the machine. 1 Desconecte la alimentación de la máquina. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS / USO DE ACCESORIOS Y APLICACIONES Turn the foot guide screw and carefully adjust 4 to the folded hem. Conecte la alimentación de...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the spool properly. The upper thread breaks. left. You have not used the right combi- Loosen the upper thread tension. Fit the spool properly. The bobbin case is still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. come out of stitch that are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric. Incorrect bobbins will not work . Insert the needle properly. page 26 page 32 - APPENDIX / ANEXO Troubleshooting If the machine stops working...
... the spool properly. The upper thread breaks. left. You have not used the right combi- Loosen the upper thread tension. Fit the spool properly. The bobbin case is still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. come out of stitch that are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric. Incorrect bobbins will not work . Insert the needle properly. page 26 page 32 - APPENDIX / ANEXO Troubleshooting If the machine stops working...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... the presser foot is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. The thread tension is scratched, or has a burr on it right Reference The area around the hole in the needle plate is set incorrectly. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. page 26 You have not fitted the spool...
... the presser foot is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for this machine. You have not used the right combination of the upper thread. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle. The thread tension is scratched, or has a burr on it right Reference The area around the hole in the needle plate is set incorrectly. Remove the tangled thread and clean the bobbin case. page 26 You have not fitted the spool...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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... work properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Remove the darning plate. The presser foot that you (counterclockwise) to raise the needle holder to the highest position. You have not inserted the needle properly. Only use a bobbin that are skipped. There is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The darning plate is not correct for this machine. Remove the tangled thread. come on the needle plate. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread...
... work properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Remove the darning plate. The presser foot that you (counterclockwise) to raise the needle holder to the highest position. You have not inserted the needle properly. Only use a bobbin that are skipped. There is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. The darning plate is not correct for this machine. Remove the tangled thread. come on the needle plate. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread...
Users Manual - English and Spanish
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...19 Foot controller 15 Free-arm style 19 G Gathering 57 H Handwheel 32 Heirloom stitching 48 L Light bulb changing 69 Light switch 15 Lower threading 28 , quick-set bobbin 30 36 M Main parts 10 Main power 15 Maintenance 69 Monogramming 59 N Narrow hemmer foot 65 Needle checking 16 combinations with fabric and thread 39 replacing 16 Needle threader 34 O Overedge stitching 48 P Pattern selection dial 20 Patterns 21 Presser foot changing 18 Q , Quick-set bobbin 30 36 Quilting foot 63 R Race cleaning 70 Repacking instructions 4 Reverse sewing lever 25 S Satin stitch 44...
...19 Foot controller 15 Free-arm style 19 G Gathering 57 H Handwheel 32 Heirloom stitching 48 L Light bulb changing 69 Light switch 15 Lower threading 28 , quick-set bobbin 30 36 M Main parts 10 Main power 15 Maintenance 69 Monogramming 59 N Narrow hemmer foot 65 Needle checking 16 combinations with fabric and thread 39 replacing 16 Needle threader 34 O Overedge stitching 48 P Pattern selection dial 20 Patterns 21 Presser foot changing 18 Q , Quick-set bobbin 30 36 Quilting foot 63 R Race cleaning 70 Repacking instructions 4 Reverse sewing lever 25 S Satin stitch 44...