Users Manual - English
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... pull the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the machine, turn the handwheel to change the stitch length and stitch width settings. Examples of the machine. Note • Do not sew reinforcement/reverse stitches at the rear of the fabric. In addition, it may be possible to feed the needle into the punched hole again, and then lower the presser foot lever. If sewing is equipped with automatic thread cutting turned...
... pull the bobbin thread up to the wrong side of the machine, turn the handwheel to change the stitch length and stitch width settings. Examples of the machine. Note • Do not sew reinforcement/reverse stitches at the rear of the fabric. In addition, it may be possible to feed the needle into the punched hole again, and then lower the presser foot lever. If sewing is equipped with automatic thread cutting turned...
Users Manual - English
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... the spring plate with the small screwdriver. • DO NOT adjust the position of the bobbin thread, turn , do not use force. If this may result in either (rotational) direction may cause damage to "When tension is lower than the standard setting. After adjusting the tensions, be passed through the tension spring when the bobbin is installed in order to the bobbin thread" on the bobbin case (gray) for detailed instruction. Refer...
... the spring plate with the small screwdriver. • DO NOT adjust the position of the bobbin thread, turn , do not use force. If this may result in either (rotational) direction may cause damage to "When tension is lower than the standard setting. After adjusting the tensions, be passed through the tension spring when the bobbin is installed in order to the bobbin thread" on the bobbin case (gray) for detailed instruction. Refer...
Users Manual - English
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... Changing the machine settings...19 Checking machine operating procedures ...21 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Bobbin precautions ...23 Winding the bobbin ...23 Installing the bobbin ...27 Upper Threading ...29 About the spool of thread...29 Threading the upper thread ...30 Threading the needle ...32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle ...34 Pulling up the bobbin thread...37 Replacing the Needle ...38 Needle precautions ...38 Needle types and their uses...39 Checking the needle ...40 Replacing the needle...40 Replacing the Presser Foot...
... Changing the machine settings...19 Checking machine operating procedures ...21 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Bobbin precautions ...23 Winding the bobbin ...23 Installing the bobbin ...27 Upper Threading ...29 About the spool of thread...29 Threading the upper thread ...30 Threading the needle ...32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle ...34 Pulling up the bobbin thread...37 Replacing the Needle ...38 Needle precautions ...38 Needle types and their uses...39 Checking the needle ...40 Replacing the needle...40 Replacing the Presser Foot...
Users Manual - English
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...power switch to raise and lower the needle. j Presser foot pressure dial Use the presser foot pressure dial to set the bobbin. f Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to adjust the amount of the foot controller cable into the USB port connector. The handwheel should be turned towards you to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF. i Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to thread the needle. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is used . b Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide...
...power switch to raise and lower the needle. j Presser foot pressure dial Use the presser foot pressure dial to set the bobbin. f Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to adjust the amount of the foot controller cable into the USB port connector. The handwheel should be turned towards you to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF. i Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to thread the needle. Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is used . b Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide...
Users Manual - English
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... the presser foot or while the machine is lowered in the opposite direction. Green: The machine is ready to sew or is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. c "Needle Position" button Press the "Needle Position" button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise or lower the needle. a "Start/Stop" button Press the "Start/Stop" button to adjust the sewing speed. Reverse stitches...
... the presser foot or while the machine is lowered in the opposite direction. Green: The machine is ready to sew or is stopped to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. c "Needle Position" button Press the "Needle Position" button to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to raise or lower the needle. a "Start/Stop" button Press the "Start/Stop" button to adjust the sewing speed. Reverse stitches...
Users Manual - English
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... LCD 18 Changing the machine settings 19 Checking machine operating procedures 21 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Bobbin precautions 23 Winding the bobbin 23 Installing the bobbin 27 Upper Threading ...29 About the spool of thread 29 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 34 Pulling up the bobbin thread 37 Replacing the Needle 38 Needle precautions 38 Needle types and their uses 39 Checking the needle 40 Replacing the needle 40 Replacing the Presser Foot 42 Presser foot...
... LCD 18 Changing the machine settings 19 Checking machine operating procedures 21 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 Bobbin precautions 23 Winding the bobbin 23 Installing the bobbin 27 Upper Threading ...29 About the spool of thread 29 Threading the upper thread 30 Threading the needle 32 Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader 33 Using the twin needle 34 Pulling up the bobbin thread 37 Replacing the Needle 38 Needle precautions 38 Needle types and their uses 39 Checking the needle 40 Replacing the needle 40 Replacing the Presser Foot 42 Presser foot...
Users Manual - English
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... spool pin. a Place the spool of spool being used . b Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so c that best fits the size of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the sewing machine. Remove the spool cap that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may become tangled around the spool pin. If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may break...
... spool pin. a Place the spool of spool being used . b Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so c that best fits the size of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the sewing machine. Remove the spool cap that the thread unwinds correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin and the needle may become tangled around the spool pin. If the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may break...
Users Manual - English
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... right hand and hold c the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 a 1 2 a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. CAUTION ● When installing the bobbin, be sure to drop the bobbin. Install the bobbin wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will be incorrect. • Be careful not to hold...
... right hand and hold c the end of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 a 1 2 a Bobbin cover b Latch X The bobbin cover opens. CAUTION ● When installing the bobbin, be sure to drop the bobbin. Install the bobbin wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will not operate correctly. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will be incorrect. • Be careful not to hold...
Users Manual - English
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... the foot controller. only) z Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used to start or stop sewing. X The needle is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). When the end of the sewing machine. 1 Slower a Foot controller jack Note (For U.S.A. c Faster • Slowly press down hard starts sewing too quickly. h • For details, refer to "Changing the machine settings" (page 19). releasing the pressure on the sewing machine. X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in the fabric). The machine...
... the foot controller. only) z Foot controller: Model T This foot controller can be used to start or stop sewing. X The needle is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in the fabric). When the end of the sewing machine. 1 Slower a Foot controller jack Note (For U.S.A. c Faster • Slowly press down hard starts sewing too quickly. h • For details, refer to "Changing the machine settings" (page 19). releasing the pressure on the sewing machine. X The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered (in the fabric). The machine...
Users Manual - English
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... presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 56 CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you can easily be adjusted to the left needle position or triple stretch stitch) was selected, changing the stitch width changes the needle position. z Stitch settings return to "Troubleshooting" (page 184). Increasing the width moves the needle to "Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller" (page 109). Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower. Note z If the thread tension...
... presser foot, the needle may bend or break. 56 CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you can easily be adjusted to the left needle position or triple stretch stitch) was selected, changing the stitch width changes the needle position. z Stitch settings return to "Troubleshooting" (page 184). Increasing the width moves the needle to "Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller" (page 109). Each press of makes the zigzag stitch narrower. Note z If the thread tension...
Users Manual - English
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... size of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) Select a stitch. d 1 2 3 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. 1 A 2 a Mark on fabric (front) b Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the button guide plate...
... size of the buttonhole is 5 mm (3/16 inch).) Select a stitch. d 1 2 3 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower the presser foot lever. 1 A 2 a Mark on fabric (front) b Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the button guide plate...
Users Manual - English
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... and the fabric, and then wind the thread by hand. h Set the sewing speed controller to secure the button, perform the button-sewing operation twice. This attaches the button 3 securely. Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at the end and at the beginning of the button. When you . 1 X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. • Do not press ("Thread Cutter" button). • If additional strength is needed to the left...
... and the fabric, and then wind the thread by hand. h Set the sewing speed controller to secure the button, perform the button-sewing operation twice. This attaches the button 3 securely. Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at the end and at the beginning of the button. When you . 1 X The sewing machine automatically stops after sewing reinforcement stitches. • Do not press ("Thread Cutter" button). • If additional strength is needed to the left...
Users Manual - English
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... move the fabric to sew" (page 51). d X The machine is positioned at the rear of d the machine on the base, to (to sewing speed controller icon . CAUTION ● Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the foot controller. Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller, the stitch width can be adjusted. Connect the foot controller. a Attach zigzag foot "J". Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing. 1 a Pattern After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed g lever to...
... move the fabric to sew" (page 51). d X The machine is positioned at the rear of d the machine on the base, to (to sewing speed controller icon . CAUTION ● Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the foot controller. Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller, the stitch width can be adjusted. Connect the foot controller. a Attach zigzag foot "J". Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing. 1 a Pattern After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed g lever to...
Users Manual - English
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... fabric or place a thin sheet of the stitching and between the patterns. Sew reinforcement stitches. For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). Attach monogramming foot "N". In addition, while sewing, be sure to affix stabilizer material to first set the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching setting. a • For details, refer to "Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches" (page 59). Start sewing. Since material puckering or bunched stitches may not be used. ■ Trial sewing Depending on adjusting...
... fabric or place a thin sheet of the stitching and between the patterns. Sew reinforcement stitches. For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 42). Attach monogramming foot "N". In addition, while sewing, be sure to affix stabilizer material to first set the automatic reverse/reinforcement stitching setting. a • For details, refer to "Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches" (page 59). Start sewing. Since material puckering or bunched stitches may not be used. ■ Trial sewing Depending on adjusting...
Users Manual - English
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... Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" (page 155). ↓ 8 Pattern selection Select an embroidery pattern. For details on setting up the bobbin thread, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 23). ↓ 6 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 157). ↓ 9 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of embroidery bobbin thread, use the optional 4 Replacing the bobbin case alternate bobbin case (pink marking). For details on replacing the needle...
... Embroidery frame attachment Attach the embroidery frame to "Attaching the Embroidery Frame" (page 155). ↓ 8 Pattern selection Select an embroidery pattern. For details on setting up the bobbin thread, refer to "Winding/Installing the Bobbin" (page 23). ↓ 6 Fabric preparation Attach a stabilizer material to "Selecting Embroidery Patterns" (page 157). ↓ 9 Checking the layout Check and adjust the size and position of embroidery bobbin thread, use the optional 4 Replacing the bobbin case alternate bobbin case (pink marking). For details on replacing the needle...
Users Manual - English
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To use the "Start/Stop" button when the foot controller is connected. Use the screwdriver to sew. The presser foot that is used . The needle breaks. Replace the bobbin case. The sewing machine does not operate. Lower the presser foot lever. Do not use the "Start/Stop" button, disconnect the foot controller. The needle is pulled too much. you wish to sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. The fabric is incorrectly installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of stitch...
To use the "Start/Stop" button when the foot controller is connected. Use the screwdriver to sew. The presser foot that is used . The needle breaks. Replace the bobbin case. The sewing machine does not operate. Lower the presser foot lever. Do not use the "Start/Stop" button, disconnect the foot controller. The needle is pulled too much. you wish to sew. Loosen the upper thread tension. The fabric is incorrectly installed. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of stitch...
Users Manual - English
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... is incorrectly installed. you wish to sew. page 57 The thread is not correct. Slide the drop feed lever to the correct position. page 57 The fabric does not feed. The combination of fabric, thread and needle is tangled, for the type of stitch that that is tangled in the bobbin case. Correctly install the needle. page 29 - Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used is not Attach the presser foot that is...
... is incorrectly installed. you wish to sew. page 57 The thread is not correct. Slide the drop feed lever to the correct position. page 57 The fabric does not feed. The combination of fabric, thread and needle is tangled, for the type of stitch that that is tangled in the bobbin case. Correctly install the needle. page 29 - Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used is not Attach the presser foot that is...
Users Manual - English
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... types 157 buttonhole lever 12 , embroidery sets 9 10 buttonhole sewing 88 embroidery sheets 153 buttonhole stitching 87 embroidery threads 142 buzzer 190 embroidery unit connector slot 11 embroidery unit installation 148 C care 180 changing sewing direction 62 , character stitches 75 126 character storage 176 characters, retrieving 176 checking needle 40 embroidery unit removal 150 error messages 187 even seam allowance 64 examples of designs 140 , extra spool pin 9 34 eyelet punch 9 eyelet stitching 115 cleaning bobbin case 180 Upgrading Your Machine...
... types 157 buttonhole lever 12 , embroidery sets 9 10 buttonhole sewing 88 embroidery sheets 153 buttonhole stitching 87 embroidery threads 142 buzzer 190 embroidery unit connector slot 11 embroidery unit installation 148 C care 180 changing sewing direction 62 , character stitches 75 126 character storage 176 characters, retrieving 176 checking needle 40 embroidery unit removal 150 error messages 187 even seam allowance 64 examples of designs 140 , extra spool pin 9 34 eyelet punch 9 eyelet stitching 115 cleaning bobbin case 180 Upgrading Your Machine...
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... fabrics 64 M machine surface cleaning 180 , main power switch 12 17 maintenance 180 manual needle threading 33 memory key 14 mirroring stitches 61 My Custom Stitch 137 194 N needle bar thread guide 12 needle condition 40 needle plate 12 needle plate cover 12 needle plate marking 65 needle position button 13 needle position, changing 84 needle replacement 40 needle set 9 needle threader 32 needle threader lever 11 needle threading 32 needle types, sizes & uses 39 needles 38 next page key 14 , non stick foot 9 64 O open toe foot 9 operation beep 190 operation buttons...
... fabrics 64 M machine surface cleaning 180 , main power switch 12 17 maintenance 180 manual needle threading 33 memory key 14 mirroring stitches 61 My Custom Stitch 137 194 N needle bar thread guide 12 needle condition 40 needle plate 12 needle plate cover 12 needle plate marking 65 needle position button 13 needle position, changing 84 needle replacement 40 needle set 9 needle threader 32 needle threader lever 11 needle threading 32 needle types, sizes & uses 39 needles 38 next page key 14 , non stick foot 9 64 O open toe foot 9 operation beep 190 operation buttons...
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... 48 sewing direction change 62 sewing machine help key 14 sewing speed controller 11, 13, 51, 110 , shell tuck stitch 118 121 side cutter 81 size 127 upgrading 192 upper thread 29 upper thread spool 29 upper thread tension 57 , USB cable 9 177 , USB port connector 12 177 utility stitch key 14 utility stitch selection screen 18 , utility stitches 68 75 smocking 120 smocking stitch 118 W solving operation problems 182 spool cap 9 , spool net 9 25 spool of thread 29 walking foot 10 winding bobbin 23 wing needle 123 spool pin...
... 48 sewing direction change 62 sewing machine help key 14 sewing speed controller 11, 13, 51, 110 , shell tuck stitch 118 121 side cutter 81 size 127 upgrading 192 upper thread 29 upper thread spool 29 upper thread tension 57 , USB cable 9 177 , USB port connector 12 177 utility stitch key 14 utility stitch selection screen 18 , utility stitches 68 75 smocking 120 smocking stitch 118 W solving operation problems 182 spool cap 9 , spool net 9 25 spool of thread 29 walking foot 10 winding bobbin 23 wing needle 123 spool pin...