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...BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing... ...14 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses ...
...BASICS 36 SEWING ...36 General sewing procedure ...36 Selecting a stitch ...37 Adjusting the stitch length and width ...38 Starting to sew ...39 Thread tension ...41 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...42 Trial sewing ...42 Changing the sewing direction ...42 Sewing curves ...42 Sewing thick fabrics ...42 Sewing... ...14 Cancelling the operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin ...15 Lower threading ...20 Upper threading ...23 Drawing up the lower thread ...28 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 29 Needle precautions ...29 Needle types and their uses ...
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... the machine ...80 Cleaning the machine surface ...80 Cleaning the race ...80 TROUBLESHOOTING ...83 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...83 Upper thread tightened up ...83 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...84 Incorrect thread tension ...87 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 88 List of symptoms ...92 ERROR MESSAGES ...97...
... the machine ...80 Cleaning the machine surface ...80 Cleaning the race ...80 TROUBLESHOOTING ...83 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...83 Upper thread tightened up ...83 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...84 Incorrect thread tension ...87 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 88 List of symptoms ...92 ERROR MESSAGES ...97...
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... (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on and off. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The ...Operation panel (page 10) This is used . p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is being used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. Design and position of the operation panel...
... (page 9) The operation buttons differ depending on and off. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 12) You can use as the lower thread. t Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The ...Operation panel (page 10) This is used . p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to circulate. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is being used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. Design and position of the operation panel...
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...clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to change the sewing direction or for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set bobbin (for models equipped with guides for detailed sewing... button) Press the needle position button to hold the needle in the fabric. Be sure to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. d Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing...
...clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to change the sewing direction or for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to set bobbin (for models equipped with guides for detailed sewing... button) Press the needle position button to hold the needle in the fabric. Be sure to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch. d Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller) Slide the sewing...
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... machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. The thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part... Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the...
... machine. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break. The thread may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part... Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models As shown, press down on the fast bobbin winding, see page 18. 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins from other bobbins may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the...
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...SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of spool being used . a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine...cover f from the back to choose a spool cap that is too small for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that best fits the size of thread for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not ...
...SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of spool being used . a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with your right hand, e and then pass the thread under the thread guide. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine...cover f from the back to choose a spool cap that is too small for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the slit in the thread that best fits the size of thread for the bobbin c onto the spool pin. CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not ...
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...pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start /stop button) to the right. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise... pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries 1 may occur when the thread is wound, when the thread runs low it may not be used to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread straight up. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7...
...pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start /stop button) to the right. Note ● Make sure that the thread passes under the g hook of thread from the hole on the shaft slides into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may tangle around the bobbin. Turn the bobbin clockwise... pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries 1 may occur when the thread is wound, when the thread runs low it may not be used to 3-15/16 inches) of the thread straight up. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is plugged in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7...
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...button) (for models equipped with your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your foot off the ... models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 15). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to its p original position (for models...
...button) (for models equipped with your right hand to wind the free end of the procedure c in the bobbin. this is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; When the bobbin seems full and begins n spinning slowly, take your foot off the ... models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 15). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to its p original position (for models...
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.../stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with... the start /stop button) to start. this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to fast) (for ...
.../stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; g Press the foot controller or press (start/ h stop button) (for models equipped with... the start /stop button) to start. this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to fast) (for ...
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... are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure...20 CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: ...
... are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Memo ● The direction for this sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other models CAUTION ● Make sure...20 CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to thread the machine as indicated. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: ...
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... arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to be incorrect or break the... needle. 21 a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Memo ● The direction for ...
... arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. c 1 2 1 a Tension-adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as indicated. Turn off the sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. Be sure to be incorrect or break the... needle. 21 a Cover b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Memo ● The direction for ...
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... on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that ...bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown...
... on the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check that ...bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 Put the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown...
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... to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not.... Be sure to raise the needle. Turn on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool ...
... to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the correct combination of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not.... Be sure to raise the needle. Turn on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool ...
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...spool being used . CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. 24 CAUTION ● Do not grab... pin before use. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the right end of the spool pin. If the spool cap is in the spool or...spool is moved to the front at the bottom. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used , the thread may bend or break. Remove the spool cap. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure ...
...spool being used . CAUTION ● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. 24 CAUTION ● Do not grab... pin before use. Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the right end of the spool pin. If the spool cap is in the spool or...spool is moved to the front at the bottom. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used , the thread may bend or break. Remove the spool cap. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure ...
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...then pass the thread under the thread guide. Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever from the back to left hand. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. Memo Feed the upper thread as shown in ...the illustration below . ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap...
...then pass the thread under the thread guide. Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take -up lever from the back to left hand. Be sure to press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. Memo Feed the upper thread as shown in ...the illustration below . ● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap...
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...needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) a Needle bar thread guide Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with ...threader cannot be used with the needle threader). Lower the presser foot lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Thread the needle from front to back and pull n out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the procedure a in your left hand, ...
...needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) a Needle bar thread guide Turn off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with ...threader cannot be used with the needle threader). Lower the presser foot lever. b While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Thread the needle from front to back and pull n out about 5 cm (2 inches) of the procedure a in your left hand, ...
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... ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the g eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle, ...start from step c again. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the needle. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 27 h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Raise the presser foot lever.
... ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. The hook will pull the thread through the g eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine. 1 X The end of the needle threader rotates toward the rear of the needle, ...start from step c again. d Pull the loop of the thread passed through the needle. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 27 h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Raise the presser foot lever.
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When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 Replace the bobbin cover. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle ... either by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button)...
When sewing gathers or darts, you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 Replace the bobbin cover. Before you (counterclockwise) so that some thread will be removed. a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle ... either by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button)...
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..., Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in...
..., Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for the fabric that should be used depends on sewing machine needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in...
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...is being operated. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be used as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric...needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may break while the machine is "HG-4BR" (Organ). If the combination of the fabric or thread. Do not use a bent needle. 1 a Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to the instructions in the table on a flat...
...is being operated. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be used as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the fabric, thread and needle is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric...needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may break while the machine is "HG-4BR" (Organ). If the combination of the fabric or thread. Do not use a bent needle. 1 a Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as 65/9 to the instructions in the table on a flat...