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...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 ... stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling 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 ...29 ...
...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 ... stop position ...13 Changing the initial needle position ...14 Cancelling 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 ...29 ...
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... the machine ...89 Cleaning the machine surface ...89 Cleaning the race ...89 TROUBLESHOOTING ...92 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...92 Upper thread tightened up ...92 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...93 Incorrect thread tension ...96 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 97 List of symptoms ...101 ERROR MESSAGES ...106...
... the machine ...89 Cleaning the machine surface ...89 Cleaning the race ...89 TROUBLESHOOTING ...92 Frequent troubleshooting topics ...92 Upper thread tightened up ...92 Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric ...93 Incorrect thread tension ...96 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 97 List of symptoms ...101 ERROR MESSAGES ...106...
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... (page 13) Plug in this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to lower the feed... dogs. j Handwheel This is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used . The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the...
... (page 13) Plug in this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page 40) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to lower the feed... dogs. j Handwheel This is being used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine. r Thread guide (page 16 and 25) This is used . The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 15) This winds the...
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...threader (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. set the bobbin...Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise the needle before threading the needle. For details, refer to "Starting to change the sewing direction or for models equipped with the quick- n Needle clamp ...
...threader (for models equipped with the start/stop button) Press the start/stop button to start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. m Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. set the bobbin...Presser foot holder The presser foot is depressed. a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to raise the needle before threading the needle. For details, refer to "Starting to change the sewing direction or for models equipped with the quick- n Needle clamp ...
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...up. 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 (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Only... pin. 15 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 comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156...
...up. 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 (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Only... pin. 15 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 comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156...
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...pin as far as possible to the right so that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that the spool is moved to the front. CAUTION ...● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes.... If the spool cap is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. a Thread guide cover 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of the spool cap positioned toward the...
...pin as far as possible to the right so that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your right hand so that the spool is moved to the front. CAUTION ...● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes.... If the spool cap is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. a Thread guide cover 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of the spool cap positioned toward the...
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... in as far as possible into the notch in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning... on the bobbin. 1 a 1 cm (3/8 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is pulled as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in as far as possible. ● Pull...
... in as far as possible into the notch in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on the machine. ● When the foot controller is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning... on the bobbin. 1 a 1 cm (3/8 inch) CAUTION ● Make sure you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is pulled as far as possible. Note ● If the sewing machine is plugged in as far as possible. ● Pull...
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... controller back to loosen, and may break the needle. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed ...set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to its p original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).
... controller back to loosen, and may break the needle. b Follow steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft o to the right. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed ...set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to its p original position (for models equipped with the start/stop button) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).
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... bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start / h stop button) (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the... machine is started or the handwheel is to be used to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the...
... bobbin begins spinning slowly, take i your foot off the foot controller or press (start / h stop button) (for models equipped with built-in cutter) X The thread is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be operated using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the... machine is started or the handwheel is to be used to its k original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller). Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft j to a suitable length. a Sewing speed controller Turn on the machine. ● When the foot controller is cut the...
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...the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in d the direction...shown by marks on the needle plate cover. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the...
...the needle to its highest position by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in d the direction...shown by marks on the needle plate cover. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by the arrow. If you could be incorrect or break the needle. 20 CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off the...
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... in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). Put the left side of the cover (as shown by marks...b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to guide it through the slit, as indicated. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the...
... in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown. case, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 41). Put the left side of the cover (as shown by marks...b Slide button Insert the bobbin with your finger, and then pass the Raise the needle to guide it through the slit, as indicated. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin Memo ● The direction for models • If the...
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...the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, ...guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check ...
...the right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 28). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 22 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with e your right hand as shown, ...guide the thread through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it with the cutter.) Note ● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the slit (a and b). • At this time, check ...
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... position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to "Needle types and their uses" (page 29). Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. a... Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot 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 raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you ...
... position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice to "Needle types and their uses" (page 29). Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the needle threader, see page 26. 1 a Spool pin b Mark on the sewing machine. a... Presser foot lever CAUTION ● If the presser foot 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 raise the needle. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel c toward you ...
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...being used . X The spool pin swings up. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the spool pin lever d with your finger. Slide the spool onto the pin so that best...spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is set incorrectly, the thread may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that ...the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause...
...being used . X The spool pin swings up. Fully insert the spool for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the spool pin lever d with your finger. Slide the spool onto the pin so that best...spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is set incorrectly, the thread may break. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that ...the spool is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause...
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... leave a small space between the cap and the spool. 1 cb a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread take -up lever Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the... thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left hand. Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take-up lever from the back to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. Be sure to press the needle ...
... leave a small space between the cap and the spool. 1 cb a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space While holding the spool with your right hand, h and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a Thread take -up lever Memo ● If the needle is pulled out, and then pass the... thread under the thread guide cover i from right to left hand. Make sure you guide the thread through the k thread take-up lever from the back to raise the needle before threading the thread take -up lever. Be sure to press the needle ...
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...your left hand, then feeding the thread with the needle threader). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. Thread the needle from front to sew...could be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. The thread can be used 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 injured. a 5 cm (2 ...
...your left hand, then feeding the thread with the needle threader). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in "Upper threading" to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide. Thread the needle from front to sew...could be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. The thread can be used 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 injured. a 5 cm (2 ...
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...needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the machine. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Raise the presser foot lever. a Presser... foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the eye of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 27 e a Loop of the...
...needle. a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you and the hook passes through the needle. The hook will pull the thread through the eye of the machine. h a Hook b Thread While lightly holding the thread, release the f needle threader lever. Raise the presser foot lever. a Presser... foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the eye of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the hook as shown below. Catch the thread on the thread with force or it may cause sewing problems. 27 e a Loop of the...
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... with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the arrow, and leave it . c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that the mark... on the upper thread to 4. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once ...
... with the quick-set bobbin You can draw up the lower thread by turning the handwheel toward the back of the arrow, and leave it . c a Upper thread b Lower thread 28 a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle either by hand so that the mark... on the upper thread to 4. or a Upper thread b Lower thread ■ For models equipped with the needle position button) once ...
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... 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. It may... needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Refer to sew. and the larger the needle number, the thicker...
... 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. It may... needle or damage the machine. ● Never use home sewing machine needles. Memo ● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; CAUTION ● Only use bent needles. Refer to sew. and the larger the needle number, the thicker...
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... turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that has been determined to be skipped stitches. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". If the combination of the needle on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily... occur. Do not use a bent needle. 1 a Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to turn off the sewing machine. The factory recommended needle is being operated. Use the ball point needle for best results...
... turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that has been determined to be skipped stitches. CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle". If the combination of the needle on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily... occur. Do not use a bent needle. 1 a Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to turn off the sewing machine. The factory recommended needle is being operated. Use the ball point needle for best results...