Operation Manual
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... the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not play with the appliance. • Do not turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle...
... the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments in the needle area. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not play with the appliance. • Do not turn it off when making any assemblies, the presser feet, needle...
Operation Manual
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...9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Reverse sewing lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 17 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 18 Upper threading 19 Using the needle threader (for the plug supplied with a needle threader 21 Drawing up the lower thread 22 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 24 2. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 40 Zipper insertion 40 Gathering 41 Darning 41 Appliqués 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 42 Using the walking foot 42 Using the...
...9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Reverse sewing lever 14 THREADING THE MACHINE 15 Winding the bobbin 15 Lower threading 17 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin 18 Upper threading 19 Using the needle threader (for the plug supplied with a needle threader 21 Drawing up the lower thread 22 FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS 24 2. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 40 Zipper insertion 40 Gathering 41 Darning 41 Appliqués 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 42 Using the walking foot 42 Using the...
Operation Manual
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...No. Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-121 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. No. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part Code Americas...
...No. Part Name 6 Bobbin (One is on machine) 7 Needle set (90/14 needle) 8 Oval screwdriver 9 Foot controller Part Code Americas Others SA156 SFB: XA5539-151 3-piece set: XE5328-001 2-piece set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-121 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. No. Part Name 1 Extra spool pin 2 Twin needle (2.0/75 needle) 3 Walking Foot 4 Quilting Foot Part Code Americas...
Operation Manual
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... SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on the country or region. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 36) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to raise and lower the presser foot. F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 38) G Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can be stored in the reverse direction. I H Foot controller...
... SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 15) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for 220-240V area The foot controller part code differs depending on the country or region. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 36) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to raise and lower the presser foot. F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 38) G Main power and sewing light switch (Page 7) You can be stored in the reverse direction. I H Foot controller...
Operation Manual
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... the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to release the presser foot. 1 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the same way. 1 2 3 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate so that have to change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will have been designed to sew and how. CAUTION CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle...
... the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to release the presser foot. 1 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle stopper 3 Needle Install the twin needle in the same way. 1 2 3 1 Black button 2 Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot Put a different presser foot on the needle 4 plate so that have to change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will have been designed to sew and how. CAUTION CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle...
Operation Manual
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... 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in the down position when you turn the dial further to the left (direction of the arrow). ■ 27/37 Stitches Setting the stitch length dial to " " changes the selected pattern to "SS1", and then turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. The next section shows recommended stitch lengths and widths. Stretch stitching...
... 1 2 1 Shank 2 Bar THE CONTROLS CAUTION ● If the presser foot is in the down position when you turn the dial further to the left (direction of the arrow). ■ 27/37 Stitches Setting the stitch length dial to " " changes the selected pattern to "SS1", and then turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. The next section shows recommended stitch lengths and widths. Stretch stitching...
Operation Manual
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... satin stitch varies according to observe the feeding of needle does not touch the presser foot. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. If fabric to the material and ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that position while you lightly push the foot controller. The machine will then sew forward. 1 Stitch width dial Raise the needle by Depending on the selected stitch, you thread being used...
... satin stitch varies according to observe the feeding of needle does not touch the presser foot. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. If fabric to the material and ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that position while you lightly push the foot controller. The machine will then sew forward. 1 Stitch width dial Raise the needle by Depending on the selected stitch, you thread being used...
Operation Manual
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... the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward you . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 17 CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 18. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle by sliding it may break the needle. Put the bobbin...
... the bobbin case, it and 3 lift toward you . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring 1 Bobbin cover 17 CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin, see page 18. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Raise the needle by sliding it may break the needle. Put the bobbin...
Operation Manual
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... the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the wheel 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in...
... the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to "FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the wheel 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 5 1 Spool pin 2 Thread guide (back) 3 Thread guide (front) 4 Thread take-up . • If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may bend or break. ● Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower. ● Use the needle and the thread in...
Operation Manual
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... bobbin thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin...
... bobbin thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both 3 threads and put the bobbin back in. When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 2 1 Upper thread 2 Lower thread ■ For models equipped with a quick-set bobbin...
Operation Manual
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... made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it together with bent needles. Other needles could break and injure you wish to 1 release it. 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. 1 Twin needle 2 Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. When you . 27 SEWING BASICS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may...
... made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it together with bent needles. Other needles could break and injure you wish to 1 release it. 1 1 Flat bed attachment X With the flat bed attachment removed, free-arm sewing is possible. 1 Twin needle 2 Extra spool pin CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that you . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. When you . 27 SEWING BASICS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may...
Operation Manual
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... adjusting the stitch length, refer to back. Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool CAUTION ● When using the thread from front to "Stitch length dial" on page 25. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the spool on page 8. Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION Thread the left needle using the twin needle, be damaged. 1 Turn on the types of thread and fabric that are sewn parallel to "Changing the presser foot" on the extra spool pin...
... adjusting the stitch length, refer to back. Install the second thread spool onto the extra spool pin. 1 Bobbin winder shaft 3 2 Extra spool pin 2 3 Thread spool CAUTION ● When using the thread from front to "Stitch length dial" on page 25. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the spool on page 8. Select a stitch. 5 CAUTION Thread the left needle using the twin needle, be damaged. 1 Turn on the types of thread and fabric that are sewn parallel to "Changing the presser foot" on the extra spool pin...
Operation Manual
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... adjust it when you start to a lower number. 29 SEWING BASICS CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to "Upper threading" on page 19 and rethread the upper thread. 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on back of the fabric. In this case, refer to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine...
... adjust it when you start to a lower number. 29 SEWING BASICS CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to "Upper threading" on page 19 and rethread the upper thread. 25 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on back of the fabric. In this case, refer to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine...
Operation Manual
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...not lower, touch or move the buttonhole lever, otherwise the stitching may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ■ Making a buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the fabric. 36 4 SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine before you practice making a buttonhole on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width 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...
...not lower, touch or move the buttonhole lever, otherwise the stitching may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ■ Making a buttonhole Using tailor's chalk, mark the position and 1 length of the fabric. 36 4 SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine before you practice making a buttonhole on fabric 2 Buttonhole sewing Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width 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...
Operation Manual
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.... 1 1 2 3 1 Buttonhole lever While gently holding the upper thread, 7 start the machine. 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) 3 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with the coarser (longer) stitch. Stitching that is continued after being sewn and the fabric does not feed, sew with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of fabric before continuing to its original a position. 37 Raise the needle and the presser foot 0 lever, remove the fabric...
.... 1 1 2 3 1 Buttonhole lever While gently holding the upper thread, 7 start the machine. 1 Presser foot scale 2 Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) 3 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with the coarser (longer) stitch. Stitching that is continued after being sewn and the fabric does not feed, sew with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of fabric before continuing to its original a position. 37 Raise the needle and the presser foot 0 lever, remove the fabric...
Operation Manual
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... the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. If it with a large screwdriver in the button. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Zigzag 3 Stitch F (1/64) Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Any Foot Other Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Measure the distance between the holes in the "-" direction. Turn...
... the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the stitching. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS Place the darning plate on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. If it with a large screwdriver in the button. At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches. 7 Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Length [mm (inch)] Zigzag 3 Stitch F (1/64) Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Any Foot Other Button Sewing Darning Foot Plate "M" Measure the distance between the holes in the "-" direction. Turn...
Operation Manual
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...foot controller. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Using the quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that has already been sewn. 1 Presser foot screw 2 Needle clamp screw CAUTION ● Use the oval screwdriver to tighten the presser foot holder screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle clamp screw is useful for darning and free-motion machine quilting. Set the pattern selection dial to the 4 Straight Stitch. • Before starting to sew, draw the quilting design...
...foot controller. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS Using the quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that has already been sewn. 1 Presser foot screw 2 Needle clamp screw CAUTION ● Use the oval screwdriver to tighten the presser foot holder screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle clamp screw is useful for darning and free-motion machine quilting. Set the pattern selection dial to the 4 Straight Stitch. • Before starting to sew, draw the quilting design...
Operation Manual
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... removed. The bobbin-winder shaft is correct for the type of the guide above the needle.) There are pulling the fabric too much. The needle is appropriate for this machine. The upper thread breaks. Use the foot controller properly. Replace the needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Use a bobbin that is incorrectly installed. Choose a needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Loosen the upper thread tension...
... removed. The bobbin-winder shaft is correct for the type of the guide above the needle.) There are pulling the fabric too much. The needle is appropriate for this machine. The upper thread breaks. Use the foot controller properly. Replace the needle. Loosen the upper thread tension. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Use a bobbin that is incorrectly installed. Choose a needle that has been designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Loosen the upper thread tension...
Operation Manual
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.... Wind the bobbin thread properly. 15 The lower The bobbin is tangled or breaks. Replace the bobbin. - thread is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 17-18 You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The thread tension is incorrectly installed. for this machine. 15 6 Bobbin is set incorrectly. Shorten the stitch length. 14 The presser foot you are using is not Attach the presser foot that has been designed designed...
.... Wind the bobbin thread properly. 15 The lower The bobbin is tangled or breaks. Replace the bobbin. - thread is scratched or does not turn smoothly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 17-18 You have not attached the presser foot holder properly. You have not threaded the upper thread properly. The thread tension is incorrectly installed. for this machine. 15 6 Bobbin is set incorrectly. Shorten the stitch length. 14 The presser foot you are using is not Attach the presser foot that has been designed designed...
Operation Manual
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... L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 17 quick-set bobbin 18 23 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 47 N Narrow hemmer foot 44 Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........24 replacing 7 Needle threader 21 O Overedge stitching 34 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 18 23 Quilting foot 43 R Race cleaning 47 Reverse sewing lever 14 S Satin stitch 30 , Shell tuck stitching 32 Spool pin 15 19 extra 28 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Stitches built-in 30 names 10 Straight stitching 30 Stretch...
... L Light switch 7 , Lower threading 17 quick-set bobbin 18 23 M Main parts 5 Main power 7 Maintenance 47 N Narrow hemmer foot 44 Needle checking 7 combinations with fabric and thread .........24 replacing 7 Needle threader 21 O Overedge stitching 34 P Pattern selection dial 9 Patterns 10 Presser foot changing 8 , Q Quick-set bobbin 18 23 Quilting foot 43 R Race cleaning 47 Reverse sewing lever 14 S Satin stitch 30 , Shell tuck stitching 32 Spool pin 15 19 extra 28 Stitch length dial 14 Stitch width dial 14 Stitches built-in 30 names 10 Straight stitching 30 Stretch...