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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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... Incorrect thread tension ...85 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 86 List of symptoms ...90 ERROR MESSAGES ...95 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 95 INDEX ...96 5 UTILITY STITCHES 45 OVERCASTING STITCHES 45 Using zigzag foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46 BASIC STITCHING ...47 Basic stitching ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 61 Appliqué...
... Incorrect thread tension ...85 Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed 86 List of symptoms ...90 ERROR MESSAGES ...95 Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep 95 INDEX ...96 5 UTILITY STITCHES 45 OVERCASTING STITCHES 45 Using zigzag foot ...45 Using overcasting foot ...46 BASIC STITCHING ...47 Basic stitching ...47 BLIND HEM STITCHING 48 BUTTONHOLE SEWING 51 Button sewing ...55 ZIPPER INSERTION ...57 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE 59 Stretch stitching ...59 Elastic attaching ...59 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING 61 Appliqué...
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... 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 mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for example, at the beginning of the presser foot holder...
... 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 mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page 43) aBlack button 6 Note ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be fed, for thick seams to be used on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for example, at the beginning of the presser foot holder...
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Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. l Main power and sewing light switch (page...
Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. n Foot controller (page 13) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on the sewing machine model. p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. m Jack/socket connector (page 12) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. b Upper tension-control dial (page 41) This controls the tension of thread. l Main power and sewing light switch (page...
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...and lower the presser foot. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. i Quick-set the bobbin. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to sew" (page 39). g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to sew reverse stitches. a Needle threader (for detailed sewing in place. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. c Presser...
...and lower the presser foot. h Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the fabric. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. i Quick-set the bobbin. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to sew" (page 39). g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to sew reverse stitches. a Needle threader (for detailed sewing in place. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is installed onto the presser foot holder. c Presser...
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... by marks on the needle plate cover. equipped with thread. If you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Slide the button and open the cover. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be...
... by marks on the needle plate cover. equipped with thread. If you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. b ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Slide the button and open the cover. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Be...
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... the mark on the needle threader, see page 25. 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 and their uses" (page 28). a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever.
... the mark on the needle threader, see page 25. 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 and their uses" (page 28). a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot b lever.
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... needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you turn the power off the sewing machine. a Needle bar thread guide ● If the needle threader cannot be injured. Lower the presser foot lever. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used, refer to Turn off while threading the machine without using...
... needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you turn the power off the sewing machine. a Needle bar thread guide ● If the needle threader cannot be injured. Lower the presser foot lever. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used, refer to Turn off while threading the machine without using...
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.... 43 While holding zigzag foot "J" level, hold the c presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever. Note ● Before start sewing, baste together the fabric and the hook-and-loop fastener. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of stitching, and then b position the fabric. ■ If thick seams are CAUTION being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as...
.... 43 While holding zigzag foot "J" level, hold the c presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever. Note ● Before start sewing, baste together the fabric and the hook-and-loop fastener. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of stitching, and then b position the fabric. ■ If thick seams are CAUTION being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as...
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... 37). rative stitching *Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching. c • For details, refer to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. f • For details, refer to "Starting to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . e •...
... 37). rative stitching *Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching. c • For details, refer to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. Pressing the "+" side of the stitching. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is finished, cut the thread. f • For details, refer to "Starting to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 40). ■ Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left . e •...
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c Select a stitch. A X The size of the buttonhole is set to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks 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 hole e in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on...
c Select a stitch. A X The size of the buttonhole is set to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks 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 hole e in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button, and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length. (The distance between the markings on...
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... the button. X The feed dogs are lowered. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. Set the stitch length to be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine on with 4 holes can be attached. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine) Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch...
... the button. X The feed dogs are lowered. Buttons with 2 or with the sewing machine. Set the stitch length to be attached. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine on with 4 holes can be attached. Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on the base, to (to the right as seen from the front of the machine) Select a stitch . (With models not provided e with stitch , select stitch .) Adjust the stitch...
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Reverse stitches cannot be quilted. Quilting Sandwiching batting between slow and medium. 63 Baste the fabric to the presser bar. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. If the screw is called "quilting". Note ● Only use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to be sewn with the walking foot. a Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between the top and bottom...
Reverse stitches cannot be quilted. Quilting Sandwiching batting between slow and medium. 63 Baste the fabric to the presser bar. Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and then use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. If the screw is called "quilting". Note ● Only use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to be sewn with the walking foot. a Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between the top and bottom...
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... a maximum length of the bar tack. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. a Determine the desired length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be subject to sew" (page 39). Bar tack stitching Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". As...
... a maximum length of the bar tack. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sew- a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot "A" to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot. a Determine the desired length of about 28 mm (1-1/8 inches) can be subject to sew" (page 39). Bar tack stitching Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". As...
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... needle may break or the machine may be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Attaching sleeves, sew- J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No ** Rfc. J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) *** Yes * Rev. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model...
... needle may break or the machine may be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Attaching sleeves, sew- J 03 03 03 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 1.0-3.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) ( J ) No ** Rfc. J 04 04 04 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) **** Yes ( J ) *** Yes * Rev. Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] 4 Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Straight Pattern Presser Foot 70 stitches model...
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... this machine. The presser foot you want to sew. The upper thread tension is pushed to the right. Lightly guide the fabric. - Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. page 12 The bobbin winder shaft is too tight. page 86 4 be removed. Correct the upper threading. page 29 The needle clamp screw...
... this machine. The presser foot you want to sew. The upper thread tension is pushed to the right. Lightly guide the fabric. - Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - Only use the start /stop button was not threaded correctly. page 12 The bobbin winder shaft is too tight. page 86 4 be removed. Correct the upper threading. page 29 The needle clamp screw...
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... size of the spool being used a bobbin that has been designed for the Choose a needle that has been designed for the type of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. The thread is not appropriate for this machine. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Correctly install the needle. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. The needle is too tight. Shorten the stitch length, or sew...
... size of the spool being used a bobbin that has been designed for the Choose a needle that has been designed for the type of the needle bar thread guide.) Correct the upper threading. The thread is not appropriate for this machine. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Correctly install the needle. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. The needle is too tight. Shorten the stitch length, or sew...
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... authorized service center. - 4 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The presser foot you want to keep the presser foot level while sewing. Adjust the tension of stitch that are appropriate for the type of fabric. page 22 Stitches are lowered. Lengthen the stitch length. The presser foot you want to sew. Remove the tangle thread. Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric, thread and needle. direction. Choose a thread and needle that...
... authorized service center. - 4 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The presser foot you want to keep the presser foot level while sewing. Adjust the tension of stitch that are appropriate for the type of fabric. page 22 Stitches are lowered. Lengthen the stitch length. The presser foot you want to sew. Remove the tangle thread. Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on a thick seam at the beginning of fabric, thread and needle. direction. Choose a thread and needle that...
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... The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the type of the fabric. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Remove the tangle thread. Possible cause The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. If the thread is incorrect. The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The stitch is set incorrectly. Bobbin...
... The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for the type of the fabric. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Remove the tangle thread. Possible cause The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Wind the bobbin thread properly. Attach the presser-foot holder properly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. If the thread is incorrect. The thread tension is tangled in the bobbin case. You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. The stitch is set incorrectly. Bobbin...
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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...