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We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E33/E34/E36/E37 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-E33/E34/E36/E37 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
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...STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches 50 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Included accessories 4 Optional accessories 5 Accessory compartment 5 Flip chart (For models equipped with a flip chart).... 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 6 The main parts 6 Needle and ...presser foot section 6 Operation buttons 7 Operation panel 7 Spool pin 8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions 9 Power supply 9 Foot controller 9 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position...
...STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches 50 4. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Included accessories 4 Optional accessories 5 Accessory compartment 5 Flip chart (For models equipped with a flip chart).... 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 6 The main parts 6 Needle and ...presser foot section 6 Operation buttons 7 Operation panel 7 Spool pin 8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions 9 Power supply 9 Foot controller 9 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position...
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...XD0360-021 13 Cleaning brush X59476-051 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051 15 Spool cap (large) 130012-024 16 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) XZ5134-001 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-031 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I R ... your authorized dealer. (Part code: XG1343-001) • The included accessories vary depending on the machine with product code 888-E33/E34/E36/E37. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Note (For ...
...XD0360-021 13 Cleaning brush X59476-051 14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051 15 Spool cap (large) 130012-024 16 Spool cap (medium) (on machine) XZ5134-001 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-031 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I R ... your authorized dealer. (Part code: XG1343-001) • The included accessories vary depending on the machine with product code 888-E33/E34/E36/E37. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Note (For ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Optional accessories For models equipped with an open it. 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment Note • Store the accessories in the compartment when they may ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Optional accessories For models equipped with an open it. 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment Note • Store the accessories in the compartment when they may ...
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... Thread guide cover (page 17) J Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used to manually raise and lower the needle. B Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) C Jack/socket connector (page 9)...(page 18) C Presser foot lever Raises and lowers the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. Needle and presser foot section 1 Bobbin winder (page 11) 2 Upper tension-control...
... Thread guide cover (page 17) J Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used to manually raise and lower the needle. B Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) C Jack/socket connector (page 9)...(page 18) C Presser foot lever Raises and lowers the presser foot. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. Needle and presser foot section 1 Bobbin winder (page 11) 2 Upper tension-control...
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... stitch width (mm) (4) are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 27). ■■Buttons provided on some models Keys and indicators differ depending on the sewing machine model. For models equipped with mirror image stitches 76 5 For models equipped with ... foot type (2) differs depending on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For models equipped with type A LCD 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of sewing while the button is lowered in the opposite direction. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning ...
... stitch width (mm) (4) are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to "Sewing reinforcement stitches" (page 27). ■■Buttons provided on some models Keys and indicators differ depending on the sewing machine model. For models equipped with mirror image stitches 76 5 For models equipped with ... foot type (2) differs depending on the sewing machine model. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For models equipped with type A LCD 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) The number of sewing while the button is lowered in the opposite direction. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning ...
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... the spool pin down on the spool pin lever to raise the spool pin. ■■Installing the spool pin 1 Insert the tab on the sewing machine or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to its storage position. Press until it clicks. 8 KNOWING YOUR...
... the spool pin down on the spool pin lever to raise the spool pin. ■■Installing the spool pin 1 Insert the tab on the sewing machine or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to its storage position. Press until it clicks. 8 KNOWING YOUR...
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...or electric shock. this plug is not to install the proper outlet. Note • If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned on when the machine is turned off the main power first. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into a wall outlet. 1 12 1 ...Main power switch 2 Jack/socket connector 2 Set the main power switch to the machine. • Make sure that is not a malfunction. 3 To turn off . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to "". Using other power sources may result. • Do not...
...or electric shock. this plug is not to install the proper outlet. Note • If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is turned on when the machine is turned off the main power first. Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into a wall outlet. 1 12 1 ...Main power switch 2 Jack/socket connector 2 Set the main power switch to the machine. • Make sure that is not a malfunction. 3 To turn off . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to "". Using other power sources may result. • Do not...
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... of (1) pressed, turn on , release the "-" side of (2). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION • When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. 3 After the sewing machine has turned on the foot controller when the machine is not in use. Slower Faster 1 Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle raised...
... of (1) pressed, turn on , release the "-" side of (2). KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION • When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn on the sewing machine. 3 After the sewing machine has turned on the foot controller when the machine is not in use. Slower Faster 1 Sewing speed controller • The speed set to leave the needle raised...
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...part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Memo • Perform the same operation to the front. 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION • Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread for the bobbin, and then slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. 1 Bobbin-winding... how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever to the machine. 1 SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin. Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it will not beep. Then remove the spool cap. 1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap CAUTION ...
...part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Memo • Perform the same operation to the front. 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION • Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of thread for the bobbin, and then slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. 1 Bobbin-winding... how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. • For details on the spool pin lever to the machine. 1 SA156 is Class 15 type bobbin. Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it will not beep. Then remove the spool cap. 1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap CAUTION ...
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...into the notch in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to wind the thread around the bobbin. 5 Turn on the sewing machine. 6 While holding the end of spool being used. Then stop button) to 3-15/16 inches) of thread. 1 Thread guide 2 Thread guide cover 12 ...right. Choose a spool cap that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk. 4 Memo • When sewing with the start/stop the machine and trim the excess thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION • If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around...
...into the notch in the bobbin. • Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to wind the thread around the bobbin. 5 Turn on the sewing machine. 6 While holding the end of spool being used. Then stop button) to 3-15/16 inches) of thread. 1 Thread guide 2 Thread guide cover 12 ...right. Choose a spool cap that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk. 4 Memo • When sewing with the start/stop the machine and trim the excess thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION • If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around...
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... 1 through 3 of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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; this is not a malfunction. • The needle bar does not... controller to the right (to set the speed to fast). Note • When using the foot controller to operate the sewing machine, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the ...
... 1 through 3 of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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; this is not a malfunction. • The needle bar does not... controller to the right (to set the speed to fast). Note • When using the foot controller to operate the sewing machine, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft fits into the notch in "Winding the bobbin" to pass the thread around the ...
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... turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the start . Memo • When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. • The needle bar does not move when you accidentally step on the needle plate ...is plugged in cutter) XX The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller to operate the sewing machine, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. 7 Press the foot controller or press to start /stop button cannot be injured. Note • When ...
... turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the start . Memo • When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. • The needle bar does not move when you accidentally step on the needle plate ...is plugged in cutter) XX The thread is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller to operate the sewing machine, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. 7 Press the foot controller or press to start /stop button cannot be injured. Note • When ...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■■For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the ...The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown by the arrow. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension...(as indicated. 1 CAUTION • Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press , and raise the presser foot lever. 2 Turn off the sewing machine. 3 Slide the button and open the cover. 1 2 1 Cover 2 Slide button 4 Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■■For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the ...The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown by the arrow. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension...(as indicated. 1 CAUTION • Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press , and raise the presser foot lever. 2 Turn off the sewing machine. 3 Slide the button and open the cover. 1 2 1 Cover 2 Slide button 4 Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out...
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...the mark on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 Presser foot lever CAUTION • If the presser foot is not correctly raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. 3 Raise the needle in the following way. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For...lower thread" (page 19). CAUTION • When threading the upper thread, carefully follow to the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread before threading the sewing machine. 4 Press down on the spool pin lever to "Needle types and their uses" (page 20). 1 Turn on the handwheel 16 1 Spool pin ...
...the mark on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 Presser foot lever CAUTION • If the presser foot is not correctly raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. 3 Raise the needle in the following way. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For...lower thread" (page 19). CAUTION • When threading the upper thread, carefully follow to the procedure in "Drawing up the bobbin thread before threading the sewing machine. 4 Press down on the spool pin lever to "Needle types and their uses" (page 20). 1 Turn on the handwheel 16 1 Spool pin ...
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... pin. 5 Fully insert the spool for the spool, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be unwound from right to left. 1 Thread take -up lever 17 Memo • When using the spool as ...grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. 2 Thread guide cover 7 Feed the upper thread as illustrated below , use the small spool cap,...or break. • Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Pass the thread as shown below .
... pin. 5 Fully insert the spool for the spool, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be unwound from right to left. 1 Thread take -up lever 17 Memo • When using the spool as ...grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. 2 Thread guide cover 7 Feed the upper thread as illustrated below , use the small spool cap,...or break. • Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Pass the thread as shown below .
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... If the needle is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to back and pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. ■■Using the needle ...threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION • Make sure you could be injured. 11 Thread the needle from front to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Be sure to "Upper threading" (page 16). 1 Follow steps 1 through the...
... If the needle is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to back and pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. ■■Using the needle ...threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION • Make sure you could be injured. 11 Thread the needle from front to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. Be sure to "Upper threading" (page 16). 1 Follow steps 1 through the...
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...out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note • If you incorrectly feed the thread you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it may bend the needle. • If the thread does not pass .... Then pull the loop of the thread. 1 Loop of thread CAUTION • Be careful not to 4. 3 Replace the bobbin cover. 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE or 1 1 Turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up. 2 Press the Needle position button (for the models equipped with this button...
...out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note • If you incorrectly feed the thread you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it may bend the needle. • If the thread does not pass .... Then pull the loop of the thread. 1 Loop of thread CAUTION • Be careful not to 4. 3 Replace the bobbin cover. 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE or 1 1 Turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up. 2 Press the Needle position button (for the models equipped with this button...
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In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be used depends on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. CAUTION • Only use a thread of the fabric, thread...14 Silk thread 50 For top-stitching Synthetic 30 100/16 thread Silk thread 50-60 75/11-90/14 Note • Never use home sewing machine needles. Before using monogramming foot "N". ■■Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to observe these precautions is being operated. It may ...
In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be used depends on sewing machine needles. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. CAUTION • Only use a thread of the fabric, thread...14 Silk thread 50 For top-stitching Synthetic 30 100/16 thread Silk thread 50-60 75/11-90/14 Note • Never use home sewing machine needles. Before using monogramming foot "N". ■■Transparent nylon thread Use a 90/14 to observe these precautions is being operated. It may ...
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...Note • If the needle clamp screw is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 3 Lower the presser foot lever. 5 With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the sewing machine may fall off the sewing machine. CAUTION • Be sure to insert the needle until it touches ...it clockwise. 1 Presser foot lever CAUTION • Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is loosened too much . Replacing the needle 1 Raise the ...
...Note • If the needle clamp screw is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 3 Lower the presser foot lever. 5 With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the sewing machine may fall off the sewing machine. CAUTION • Be sure to insert the needle until it touches ...it clockwise. 1 Presser foot lever CAUTION • Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start/ stop button is loosened too much . Replacing the needle 1 Raise the ...