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We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E30/E31/E37/E38/E39/V61/V63/V65/V67 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-E30/E31/E37/E38/E39/V61/V63/V65/V67 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
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... 22 Replacing the presser foot 22 Removing the presser foot holder 23 2. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..... 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Included accessories 4 Optional accessories 4 Accessory compartment 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts 5 Needle and presser foot section 6 ...Operation buttons 6 Operation panel 6 Spool pin 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Power supply precautions 7 Power supply 8 Foot controller 8 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 9 Changing the needle stop position 9 ...
... 22 Replacing the presser foot 22 Removing the presser foot holder 23 2. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..... 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Included accessories 4 Optional accessories 4 Accessory compartment 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts 5 Needle and presser foot section 6 ...Operation buttons 6 Operation panel 6 Spool pin 7 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 7 Power supply precautions 7 Power supply 8 Foot controller 8 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 9 Changing the needle stop position 9 ...
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...15 Spool cap (large) 130012-024 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine with your dealer. Note (For U.S.A. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following are included.... No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 ...
...15 Spool cap (large) 130012-024 16 Spool cap (medium) (on the machine with your dealer. Note (For U.S.A. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following are included.... No. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 ...
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... the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used . NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in a bag, they may differ from the actual machine. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 8) m Jack/socket connector (page 8) n Foot controller (page 8) o Foot controller jack/socket...
... the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used . NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in a bag, they may differ from the actual machine. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 8) m Jack/socket connector (page 8) n Foot controller (page 8) o Foot controller jack/socket...
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...to "Starting to reduce the stitch width; The operation panel differs depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. press the "+" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be used...presser foot holder in the fabric. g Needle plate cover h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) b Buttonhole lever (page 34 and...
...to "Starting to reduce the stitch width; The operation panel differs depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. press the "+" side to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be used...presser foot holder in the fabric. g Needle plate cover h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the opposite direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) b Buttonhole lever (page 34 and...
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... cap The included spool cap (large, medium, small) can be used, return the spool pin to its storage position. Press until it clicks. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. ■ Storing the spool pin When placing the cover on the...pin down on the spool pin lever with your finger to raise the spool pin. ■ Installing the spool pin Insert the tab on the sewing machine or if the spool pin will not be stored by attaching it to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the...
... cap The included spool cap (large, medium, small) can be used, return the spool pin to its storage position. Press until it clicks. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. ■ Storing the spool pin When placing the cover on the...pin down on the spool pin lever with your finger to raise the spool pin. ■ Installing the spool pin Insert the tab on the sewing machine or if the spool pin will not be stored by attaching it to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the...
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... "I". Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to start sewing, and adjust the sewing speed by changing the pressing force. The sewing lamp comes on the cord. If the plug does not...
... "I". Fire or electric shock may result. ● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to start sewing, and adjust the sewing speed by changing the pressing force. The sewing lamp comes on the cord. If the plug does not...
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... to the raised position. Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position. a Hold down the "-" side of b sewing machine. (a) and turn on the After turning on the sewing machine, release the c "-" side of (b) and turn on After turning on . Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric...
... to the raised position. Changing the initial needle position Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position. a Hold down the "-" side of b sewing machine. (a) and turn on the After turning on the sewing machine, release the c "-" side of (b) and turn on After turning on . Note ● When the foot controller is plugged in the fabric...
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...spool pin. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539151) that comes with this sewing machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for the bobbin, b and then slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool... cap is used without raising the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar...
...spool pin. a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539151) that comes with this sewing machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for the bobbin, b and then slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. If the spool... cap is used without raising the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. CAUTION ● Do not grab the bar...
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...press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start / stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound around the bobbin a few times. If the thread is too... thread guide Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as illustrated bellow. a Spring on the sewing machine. Pass the thread as possible. a 1 cm (3/8 inch) 11 d Hook e Pretension disk f Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 ...
...press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start / stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the machine. ● When the foot controller is wound around the bobbin a few times. If the thread is too... thread guide Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the notch in as far as illustrated bellow. a Spring on the sewing machine. Pass the thread as possible. a 1 cm (3/8 inch) 11 d Hook e Pretension disk f Pull it in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 ...
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... the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Then slide the shaft to cut to a suitable length. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the notch in cutter) The thread is not... the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to j the left and remove the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to g set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the ...
... the thread around the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Then slide the shaft to cut to a suitable length. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the notch in cutter) The thread is not... the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to j the left and remove the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to g set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the ...
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... and open the cover. c 1 2 Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details on the sewing machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Raise the needle to the right. If you ...does not move when you turn the power off the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button)...
... and open the cover. c 1 2 Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details on the sewing machine. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Raise the needle to the right. If you ...does not move when you turn the power off the sewing machine. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button)...
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... end of the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 26). Turn off the sewing machine. a Slit b Cutter Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as indicated. c 1 2 a Cover b Slide button...models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong ...
... end of the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 26). Turn off the sewing machine. a Slit b Cutter Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit, as indicated. c 1 2 a Cover b Slide button...models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 14 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong ...
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... the spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the wrong place, or is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Replace the bobbin cover. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. If the upper threading is ...not correctly raised, the sewing machine can begin sewing immediately without drawing up d the spool pin. a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread...
... the spool of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the wrong place, or is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Replace the bobbin cover. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. If the upper threading is ...not correctly raised, the sewing machine can begin sewing immediately without drawing up d the spool pin. a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread...
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Feed the upper thread as illustrated below . g Memo ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. c b a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-... Make sure to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used . b Thread guide cover 16 a Needle bar thread guide KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle...
Feed the upper thread as illustrated below . g Memo ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. c b a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-... Make sure to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used . b Thread guide cover 16 a Needle bar thread guide KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle...
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...threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. b The hook passes through the eye of the needle, start from front to "Upper threading" (page 15). If you...9632; Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, ...
...threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. b The hook passes through the eye of the needle, start from front to "Upper threading" (page 15). If you...9632; Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, ...
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... You can draw up the lower thread as illustrated bellow. Failure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the machine under the presser foot. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of a the arrow, and leave it there... once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of the upper thread. Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot lever. f Pull on sewing machine needles. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of both threads d and pull them toward you may cause...
... You can draw up the lower thread as illustrated bellow. Failure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the machine under the presser foot. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of a the arrow, and leave it there... once or twice. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of the upper thread. Replace the bobbin cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot lever. f Pull on sewing machine needles. a Presser foot lever Pass the end of both threads d and pull them toward you may cause...
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... bend or break. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in the table on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Flat side b Needle type marking 4 3 c Flat surface ...; The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in injury. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use of the needle on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. CAUTION ● Only use...
... bend or break. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in the table on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Flat side b Needle type marking 4 3 c Flat surface ...; The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in injury. It may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Use of the needle on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. CAUTION ● Only use...
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... position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or Note ● If the needle clamp screw is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be damaged. a Needle stopper Tighten the needle clamp screw by turning the needle clamp d...Needle clamp screw 20 Install the twin needle in the needle plate. c With the flat side of the sewing machine may result. a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/stop button is loosened too much . •...
... position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice.) or Note ● If the needle clamp screw is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be damaged. a Needle stopper Tighten the needle clamp screw by turning the needle clamp d...Needle clamp screw 20 Install the twin needle in the needle plate. c With the flat side of the sewing machine may result. a Mark b Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/stop button is loosened too much . •...
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...e thread. Turn on installing a needle, refer to steps a through the eye of "Upper threading" (page 15). a • For details on the sewing machine. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that have been made for making decorative stitches. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle... to the back. Using the needle threader may be damaged. Thread the upper thread for the left needle with this machine (part code: 131096-121). ● Do not sew with bent needles. Without passing the thread through the eye of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the ...
...e thread. Turn on installing a needle, refer to steps a through the eye of "Upper threading" (page 15). a • For details on the sewing machine. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that have been made for making decorative stitches. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle... to the back. Using the needle threader may be damaged. Thread the upper thread for the left needle with this machine (part code: 131096-121). ● Do not sew with bent needles. Without passing the thread through the eye of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the ...