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...Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the bobbin ...14 Lower threading ...19 Upper threading ...22 Drawing up the lower thread ...27 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 28 Needle precautions ...28 Needle types and their uses ...28 Checking the needle ...29 Replacing the needle ...29 Sewing with the twin needle ...31 REPLACING THE PRESSER...
...Operation buttons ...9 Operation panel ...10 Spool pin ...10 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 12 Power supply precautions ...12 Power supply ...12 Foot controller ...13 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 13 Changing the needle stop position ...13 THREADING THE MACHINE 14 Winding the bobbin ...14 Lower threading ...19 Upper threading ...22 Drawing up the lower thread ...27 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 28 Needle precautions ...28 Needle types and their uses ...28 Checking the needle ...29 Replacing the needle ...29 Sewing with the twin needle ...31 REPLACING THE PRESSER...
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... AND QUILT STITCHING 61 Appliqués ...62 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...62 Piecing ...62 Quilting ...63 Free-motion quilting ...64 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 66 Triple stretch stitching ...66 Bar tack stitching ...66 DECORATIVE STITCHING 68 Fagoting ...69 Scallop stitching ...70 Smocking ...70 Shell tuck stitching ...71 Joining ...71 Heirloom stitching ...72 4. 3. APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread...
... AND QUILT STITCHING 61 Appliqués ...62 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ...62 Piecing ...62 Quilting ...63 Free-motion quilting ...64 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING 66 Triple stretch stitching ...66 Bar tack stitching ...66 DECORATIVE STITCHING 68 Fagoting ...69 Scallop stitching ...70 Smocking ...70 Shell tuck stitching ...71 Joining ...71 Heirloom stitching ...72 4. 3. APPENDIX ...73 STITCH SETTINGS ...73 Utility stitches ...73 MAINTENANCE ...78 Cleaning the machine surface ...78 Cleaning the bobbin case ...78 TROUBLESHOOTING ...81 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...81 Upper thread...
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.... The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Press the black button on machine.) SA156 SFB 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 2 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is...
.... The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Press the black button on machine.) SA156 SFB 10 Needle set XC8834-021 No. Part Code No. Part Name U.S.A. / Canada Others 1 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 2 Overcasting foot "G" XE6305-001 3 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XC3021-031 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XC4051-031 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper X54243-051 9 Bobbin (4) (One is...
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... lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. q Presser foot lever...
... lower the feed dogs. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22) Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. i Spool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of the upper thread. q Presser foot lever...
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... sewing machine operations. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in place. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. i Quick-set bobbin (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to raise the needle...
... sewing machine operations. c Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in place. k Needle plate The needle plate is lowered in the sewing direction. For details, refer to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. i Quick-set bobbin (for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to raise the needle...
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raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. Actual size 11...
raise the presser foot lever. 1 CAUTION Turn off while threading the machine. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Memo ● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. Actual size 11...
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... presser foot using the presser foot b lever. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to "Needle types...
... presser foot using the presser foot b lever. a Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. If the upper threading is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded correctly. 22 or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of needles and threads, refer to "Needle types...
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... thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you turn the power off the sewing machine. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. If you could be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). However, the needle threader cannot be injured. Lower the presser foot lever. Thread the needle from front to sew, you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts...
... thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you turn the power off the sewing machine. Follow steps a through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. If you could be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. m CAUTION "Upper threading" (page 22). However, the needle threader cannot be injured. Lower the presser foot lever. Thread the needle from front to sew, you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts...
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... the needle for sewing. Sewing hook-and-loop fastener 2 a Sewing direction Raise the presser foot lever. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam is not level, as shown below. X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may bend or break. a Presser foot locking pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). while sewing, allowing the fabric...
... the needle for sewing. Sewing hook-and-loop fastener 2 a Sewing direction Raise the presser foot lever. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of the hook-and-loop fastener • After the seam is not level, as shown below. X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may bend or break. a Presser foot locking pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). while sewing, allowing the fabric...
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... stretch fabrics and deco- 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. Attach zigzag foot "J". Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . Start sewing. BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch...
... stretch fabrics and deco- 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No ** Rfc. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. Attach zigzag foot "J". Lower the needle into the fabric at the d beginning of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . Start sewing. BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. Stitch...
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...) Use chalk to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". d Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot...
...) Use chalk to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is set to 25 mm (1 inch) on the scale. 1 2 a 10 mm (3/8 inch) b 15 mm (9/16 inch) Attach buttonhole foot "A". d Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot...
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... between the holes in the a button to be attached. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 55 Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Attach presser foot "M". X The feed dogs are lowered. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine). • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Place a button between the presser foot and d the fabric. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine.
... between the holes in the a button to be attached. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 55 Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment key. Attach presser foot "M". X The feed dogs are lowered. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine). • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to you. Button sewing Buttons can be attached. Place a button between the presser foot and d the fabric. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine.
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... the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to the presser bar. Do not use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. Hook the connecting fork of the presser e foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) ■ For a seam allowance on the left side 3 Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder...
... the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to the presser bar. Do not use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. Hook the connecting fork of the presser e foot, and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing. a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) ■ For a seam allowance on the left side 3 Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 Remove the presser foot and the presser foot b holder...
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... (1/16-3/16) No No * Rfc. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. c • For details, refer to "Starting to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. b Select stitch . Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Bar tack stitch A 36 36 34 Reinforcing openings 30 and areas where the seam easily comes loose 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 0.4 (1/64) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16...
... (1/16-3/16) No No * Rfc. a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to strain, such as pocket corners and openings. c • For details, refer to "Starting to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. b Select stitch . Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Stitch Name Pattern No. Bar tack stitch A 36 36 34 Reinforcing openings 30 and areas where the seam easily comes loose 2.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 0.4 (1/64) 0.3-1.0 (1/64-1/16...
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...inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No *** * Yes Rev. Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - J 05 05 05 Overcasting on thick fabrics...
...inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse/ Reinforcement Stitching Left Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch J 00 00 00 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) No *** * Yes Rev. Attaching zippers, basic J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing - J 05 05 05 Overcasting on thick fabrics...
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... bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. Use the foot controller properly. page 28 The needle breaks. sew. Replace the bobbin case. page 29 You have not used the right combination of stitch that you want to sew. Lower the presser foot lever. page 39 Fabric being sewn with the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to the left. Replace the needle. Only use the start /stop button. The area around the hole...
... bobbin winder shaft to firmly tighten the screw. Use the foot controller properly. page 28 The needle breaks. sew. Replace the bobbin case. page 29 You have not used the right combination of stitch that you want to sew. Lower the presser foot lever. page 39 Fabric being sewn with the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to the left. Replace the needle. Only use the start /stop button. The area around the hole...
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... the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. the bobbin thread properly. page 14 page 14 - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. You have not used the right combination of stitch. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The spool or spool cap is scratched. Shorten the stitch length, or sew with the stabilizer material under the fabric. APPENDIX Symptom The upper thread breaks. Replace the needle plate...
... the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. for this machine. Replace the bobbin case. the bobbin thread properly. page 14 page 14 - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. You have not used the right combination of stitch. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. The spool or spool cap is scratched. Shorten the stitch length, or sew with the stabilizer material under the fabric. APPENDIX Symptom The upper thread breaks. Replace the needle plate...
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... incorrectly installed. Correct the upper threading. The needle is bent or blunt. Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric, thread and needle. The presser foot you want to sew. page 22 Stitches are lowered. Replace the bobbin case. Slide the feed dog position lever to keep the presser foot level while sewing. The thread is not appropriate for this machine. page 29 Zigzag foot "J" is incorrect. The thread tension is slanted on zigzag foot...
... incorrectly installed. Correct the upper threading. The needle is bent or blunt. Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric, thread and needle. The presser foot you want to sew. page 22 Stitches are lowered. Replace the bobbin case. Slide the feed dog position lever to keep the presser foot level while sewing. The thread is not appropriate for this machine. page 29 Zigzag foot "J" is incorrect. The thread tension is slanted on zigzag foot...
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... not threaded the upper thread properly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is correct for this machine. You have not used a bobbin that is tangled on the wrong side of thread and needle for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. You have not threaded the right combination of the fabric. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Reset the bobbin thread correctly...
... not threaded the upper thread properly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. The thread is correct for this machine. You have not used a bobbin that is tangled on the wrong side of thread and needle for example, in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. You have not threaded the right combination of the fabric. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Reset the bobbin thread correctly...
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... buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching 62 D , darning 45 59 E elastic tape 59 error messages 95 extra spool pin 31 eyelet punch 54 F fagoting 69 fast bobbin winding 17 feed dog position lever 8, 55, 65 feed , dogs 9 55, 64 flat bed , attachment 7 8, 44 foot controller 6 13, 39 free-motion quilting 64 H , handwheel 8 39 heirloom stitching 72 hook-and-loop fastener 43 J joining 71 , joining stitch 61 68 M main parts 8 main power switch 12 , monogramming 70 72 96 N needle 28 , needle bar thread guide 9 25 , needle clamp screw...
... buttonhole sewing 51 C crazy quilt stitching 62 D , darning 45 59 E elastic tape 59 error messages 95 extra spool pin 31 eyelet punch 54 F fagoting 69 fast bobbin winding 17 feed dog position lever 8, 55, 65 feed , dogs 9 55, 64 flat bed , attachment 7 8, 44 foot controller 6 13, 39 free-motion quilting 64 H , handwheel 8 39 heirloom stitching 72 hook-and-loop fastener 43 J joining 71 , joining stitch 61 68 M main parts 8 main power switch 12 , monogramming 70 72 96 N needle 28 , needle bar thread guide 9 25 , needle clamp screw...