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... is damaged, it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES This appliance can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in a safe way and understand...
... is damaged, it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. FOR USERS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES This appliance can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in a safe way and understand...
Operation Manual
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... power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Reverse sewing lever 14 Feed dog position switch 15 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 18 Upper threading 20 Drawing up the lower thread 24 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 26 2. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 38 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 38 Adjusting buttonholes...
... power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the needle 7 Replacing the needle 7 Changing the presser foot 8 THE CONTROLS 9 Pattern selection dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Reverse sewing lever 14 Feed dog position switch 15 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 18 Upper threading 20 Drawing up the lower thread 24 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 26 2. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS 38 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole 38 Adjusting buttonholes...
Operation Manual
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... SFB: XA5539-151 No. Part Name 10 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 11 Needle set : XE7064-001 XC1074-051 XF4967-001 X59476-021 See page 5 XF1570-001 X53984-027 Optional accessories The following accessory may be purchased separately. No. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Button sewing foot "M" 5 Blind stitch foot 6 Extra spool pin 7 Spool cap "A" 8 Spool cap "B" 9 Bobbin (One is on the machine model. No. Part Name 4 Narrow hemmer foot 5 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA126 F002N: XC1946...
... SFB: XA5539-151 No. Part Name 10 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 11 Needle set : XE7064-001 XC1074-051 XF4967-001 X59476-021 See page 5 XF1570-001 X53984-027 Optional accessories The following accessory may be purchased separately. No. Part Name 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Button sewing foot "M" 5 Blind stitch foot 6 Extra spool pin 7 Spool cap "A" 8 Spool cap "B" 9 Bobbin (One is on the machine model. No. Part Name 4 Narrow hemmer foot 5 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA126 F002N: XC1946...
Operation Manual
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.... N Spool pin and spool cap (Page 16, 21) This holds the spool of the upper thread. 5 Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (Page 15, 20) 6 Thread take-up lever (Page 22) 7 Thread cutter (Page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 8 Needle threader (Page 23) 9 Quick-set bobbin (Page 18, 24) 0 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) A Presser foot (Page 8) B Feed dog position switch (Page 15) C Reverse sewing lever (Page 14) Push this to control the sewing speed, and...
.... N Spool pin and spool cap (Page 16, 21) This holds the spool of the upper thread. 5 Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (Page 15, 20) 6 Thread take-up lever (Page 22) 7 Thread cutter (Page 28) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 8 Needle threader (Page 23) 9 Quick-set bobbin (Page 18, 24) 0 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) A Presser foot (Page 8) B Feed dog position switch (Page 15) C Reverse sewing lever (Page 14) Push this to control the sewing speed, and...
Operation Manual
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... replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle until it 1 or paper under the presser foot to be used with this machine. CAUTION ● Always turn damaged. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use a disc-shaped screwdriver to release the presser foot. 1 2 3 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate so...
... replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle until it 1 or paper under the presser foot to be used with this machine. CAUTION ● Always turn damaged. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use a disc-shaped screwdriver to release the presser foot. 1 2 3 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate so...
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...; Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in 2 1 the same direction, the dial will spin freely but the pattern will not change. The next section shows recommended stitch lengths and widths. • The pattern number display does not rotate endlessly. To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever...
...; Presser foot installation orientation 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in 2 1 the same direction, the dial will spin freely but the pattern will not change. The next section shows recommended stitch lengths and widths. • The pattern number display does not rotate endlessly. To select a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever...
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... break and cause injury. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE STITCH. With the "0" setting, material is selected, the Stitch length dial needle position can use reverse sewing for best results. The position needed for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch width. 1 Reverse sewing lever You can be changed from left to right by turning the handwheel toward you lightly push the foot controller. The machine...
... break and cause injury. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE STITCH. With the "0" setting, material is selected, the Stitch length dial needle position can use reverse sewing for best results. The position needed for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch width. 1 Reverse sewing lever You can be changed from left to right by turning the handwheel toward you lightly push the foot controller. The machine...
Operation Manual
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... then remove the Lower threading bobbin from the shaft. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder d shaft to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 18 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread...
... then remove the Lower threading bobbin from the shaft. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn off the machine while threading. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder d shaft to sew, you could be incorrect or break the needle. 18 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread...
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... the thread passed through h the eye of the needle toward the rear of Pass the end of the thread through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Note ● Needle threader cannot be used when using the twin needle. Raise the presser foot lever. Raise the presser foot lever. 1 Remove the bobbin cover, and then 2 reinstall the bobbin.
... the thread passed through h the eye of the needle toward the rear of Pass the end of the thread through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Note ● Needle threader cannot be used when using the twin needle. Raise the presser foot lever. Raise the presser foot lever. 1 Remove the bobbin cover, and then 2 reinstall the bobbin.
Operation Manual
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... needles could break and injure you. ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. SEWING BASICS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Note ● When you can use the same color or two different colors of thread for this needle and two top threads. When you have designed your machine so you are finished with a twin needle...
... needles could break and injure you. ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. SEWING BASICS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. Note ● When you can use the same color or two different colors of thread for this needle and two top threads. When you have designed your machine so you are finished with a twin needle...
Operation Manual
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...; When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set above the needle before you (counterclockwise) and check that the upper thread for the left needle using the thread from front to thread the twin needle. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn the handwheel toward you pass it through 0 of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Attach zigzag foot "J". 4 For details on changing the presser foot, refer to hit the needle plate and break...
...; When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set above the needle before you (counterclockwise) and check that the upper thread for the left needle using the thread from front to thread the twin needle. Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn the handwheel toward you pass it through 0 of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Attach zigzag foot "J". 4 For details on changing the presser foot, refer to hit the needle plate and break...
Operation Manual
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... the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. If this case, refer to "Lower threading" on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to...
... the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be sure to adjust it when you start to sew. ■ Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your stitches. If this case, refer to "Lower threading" on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to...
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... fabric will not feed and desired results may not be used for sewing plain seams. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width 53 37 27 [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of zigzag stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch.) Straight Stitch Triple Stretch Stitch 2 1-4 (1/16-3/16) 20 15 / 1 Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 6.5 (1/4) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials ■ Satin stitch Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the "F"-"1" range, and set...
... fabric will not feed and desired results may not be used for sewing plain seams. Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Stitch Length Width 53 37 27 [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of zigzag stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch.) Straight Stitch Triple Stretch Stitch 2 1-4 (1/16-3/16) 20 15 / 1 Fixed 2.5 (3/32) 6.5 (1/4) ■ Top stitching and stretch materials ■ Satin stitch Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the "F"-"1" range, and set...
Operation Manual
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...Foot Attach the buttonhole foot "A" and set 2 the pattern selection dial to Buttonhole. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Open the button plate and insert the 1 F-1.5 (1/64-1/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) (Dial 4-7) Buttonhole foot "A" 3 button. 1 4 Making a buttonhole is a simple process that provides reliable results. Note ● When sewing a stitch pattern other than for a buttonhole, do not lower, touch or move the buttonhole lever, otherwise the stitching may occur if the foot controller is sewn by automatically changing the sewing direction when the buttonhole lever and buttonhole foot are used...
...Foot Attach the buttonhole foot "A" and set 2 the pattern selection dial to Buttonhole. [mm (inch)] [mm (inch)] Open the button plate and insert the 1 F-1.5 (1/64-1/16) 3-5 (1/8-3/16) (Dial 4-7) Buttonhole foot "A" 3 button. 1 4 Making a buttonhole is a simple process that provides reliable results. Note ● When sewing a stitch pattern other than for a buttonhole, do not lower, touch or move the buttonhole lever, otherwise the stitching may occur if the foot controller is sewn by automatically changing the sewing direction when the buttonhole lever and buttonhole foot are used...
Operation Manual
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...; The feed dog position switch is the same as the distance between the holes in the "-" direction. If the left side is too open, turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. The needle may break and you may start sewing again. 41 Sewing buttons Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width...
...; The feed dog position switch is the same as the distance between the holes in the "-" direction. If the left side is too open, turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. The needle may break and you may start sewing again. 41 Sewing buttons Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width...
Operation Manual
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...right pin of the zipper foot. The machine may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. with the zipper on the wrong side. 1 1 3 3 5 4 2 4 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening 5 Zipper 2 13 1 2 3 1 End of the needle. When sewing machine. When you start unexpectedly and of zipper opening 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper • Sew the stitching in order, from 1 to hit the presser foot and break, and you may be injured. Zipper insertion Stitch Name Stitch Stitch Pattern...
...right pin of the zipper foot. The machine may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. with the zipper on the wrong side. 1 1 3 3 5 4 2 4 1 Basting stitching 2 Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening 5 Zipper 2 13 1 2 3 1 End of the needle. When sewing machine. When you start unexpectedly and of zipper opening 2 Basting stitching 3 Zipper • Sew the stitching in order, from 1 to hit the presser foot and break, and you may be injured. Zipper insertion Stitch Name Stitch Stitch Pattern...
Operation Manual
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... power switch. You have not used the right combination of fabric. Use the foot controller properly. Attach the presser foot that has been designed for this machine. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Use a bobbin that you are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is too tight. You can solve most problems by yourself. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The bobbin winder shaft is correct for the thread you want to sew...
... power switch. You have not used the right combination of fabric. Use the foot controller properly. Attach the presser foot that has been designed for this machine. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the bobbin case. Use a bobbin that you are knots or tangles in the needle plate or the presser foot is too tight. You can solve most problems by yourself. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The bobbin winder shaft is correct for the thread you want to sew...
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... it . thread is incorrectly installed. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 18 You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that are being fed correctly. Shorten the stitch length. 14 The presser foot you for the type of fabric. 26 tension is too coarse. Replace the needle plate. Wind the bobbin thread properly. 15 The lower The bobbin is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that are using . Replace the bobbin case. Wind the bobbin thread properly...
... it . thread is incorrectly installed. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 18 You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that are being fed correctly. Shorten the stitch length. 14 The presser foot you for the type of fabric. 26 tension is too coarse. Replace the needle plate. Wind the bobbin thread properly. 15 The lower The bobbin is incorrect. Choose a thread and needle that are using . Replace the bobbin case. Wind the bobbin thread properly...
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... to sew. Remove the tangled thread. The presser foot you are appropriate for the type of stitch that you want to put it right The thread tension is bent or blunt. Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that is incorrectly installed. You have not inserted the needle properly. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case. You have not used...
... to sew. Remove the tangled thread. The presser foot you are appropriate for the type of stitch that you want to put it right The thread tension is bent or blunt. Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the bobbin case. Attach the presser foot that is incorrectly installed. You have not inserted the needle properly. Dust has accumulated under the needle plate or in the bobbin case. You have not used...
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... stitching 36 Feed dog position switch 15 Feed dogs 15 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 29 G Gathering 43 H Handwheel 20 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 18 quick-set bobbin 18 24 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 45 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........26 replacing 7 Needle threader 23 O Overedge stitching 36 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 18 24 R Race cleaning 45 Reverse sewing lever 14 S Satin stitch 32 , Shell tuck stitching 34 Spool cap 16 21 Spool pin...
... stitching 36 Feed dog position switch 15 Feed dogs 15 Flat bed attachment 5 Foot controller 7 Free-arm style 29 G Gathering 43 H Handwheel 20 L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 18 quick-set bobbin 18 24 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 45 N Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........26 replacing 7 Needle threader 23 O Overedge stitching 36 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 18 24 R Race cleaning 45 Reverse sewing lever 14 S Satin stitch 32 , Shell tuck stitching 34 Spool cap 16 21 Spool pin...