Operation Manual
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... to clean the case. Do not use of suffocation. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is not intended for their safety. This appliance can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments...
... to clean the case. Do not use of suffocation. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it to break. 6 This machine is not a toy: • Your close attention is necessary when the machine is not intended for their safety. This appliance can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any adjustments...
Operation Manual
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...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 this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 40 Zipper insertion 40 Gathering 41 Darning 41 Appliqués 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 42 Using the walking foot 42 Using the quilting guide 43 Using...
...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 this equipment, you should contact your authorized dealer to BS 1362, i.e. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS 40 Zipper insertion 40 Gathering 41 Darning 41 Appliqués 41 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 42 Using the walking foot 42 Using the quilting guide 43 Using...
Operation Manual
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... Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 SA127 F003N: XC1945-052 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-052 4 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...
... Hemmer Foot 7 Blind Stitch Foot 8 Quilting guide Part Code Americas Others SA125 F001N: XC1944-052 SA127 F003N: XC1945-052 SA134 F018N: XC1976-052 SA132 F016N: XC2215-052 4 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...
Operation Manual
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...KNOWING YOUR 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. E Handwheel Used to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 D Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in the reverse direction. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 36) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. J F KG H I Presser foot lever (Page 19) Used to choose the stitch you want...
...KNOWING YOUR 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. E Handwheel Used to 1 open it. 1 2 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment 5 D Pattern selection dial (Page 9) Rotate the dial in the reverse direction. J Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (Page 36) Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. J F KG H I Presser foot lever (Page 19) Used to choose the stitch you want...
Operation Manual
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... 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 the mark on the presser foot is in the needle plate. CAUTION 21 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use an oval screwdriver to turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle...
... 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 the mark on the presser foot is in the needle plate. CAUTION 21 1 Use an oval screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not use an oval screwdriver to turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, place fabric ● Make sure you insert the needle...
Operation Manual
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... handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. To choose a stitch, simply 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 a stretch stitch. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number 9 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. Stretch stitching Raise the needle by turning the handwheel...
... handwheel toward you turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. To choose a stitch, simply 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 a stretch stitch. 2 1 1 Pattern selection dial 2 Chosen pattern number 9 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank. Stretch stitching Raise the needle by turning the handwheel...
Operation Manual
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... the stitch and length settings on the selected stitch, you may break and cause injury. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the Stitch length dial needle position can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller. The position needed for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. The numbers...
... the stitch and length settings on the selected stitch, you may break and cause injury. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the Stitch length dial needle position can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams. To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller. The position needed for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. The numbers...
Operation Manual
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... direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you . Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before threading the lower thread. • See page 15 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Hold the end of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, and may break the needle. Raise the needle...
... direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you . Prepare the bobbin wound properly 1 before threading the lower thread. • See page 15 for the details about bobbin winding. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever. Hold the end of the thread, push the 5 bobbin down with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, and may break the needle. Raise the needle...
Operation Manual
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Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. 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 not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled...
Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of needles and threads, refer to break. 1 1 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. 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 not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled...
Operation Manual
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... there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. 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 You can draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous...
... there without drawing up the bobbin thread. Before you can begin sewing immediately without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be left over. 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 You can draw up the lower thread as described in 3 the previous...
Operation Manual
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... . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. When you can use the same color or two different colors of thread for this needle and two top threads. You can sew with this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with the fabric. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier...
... . ■ Attaching the twin needle Attach the twin needle in its original position. When you can use the same color or two different colors of thread for this needle and two top threads. You can sew with this machine (part code: X57521-021:2.0/75 with the fabric. Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you have been made for making decorative stitches. 1 1 Basting Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier...
Operation Manual
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... the stitch length. ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Attach zigzag foot "J". 3 For details on changing the presser foot, refer to "Changing the presser foot" on page 8. 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 twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set above the needle before you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Thread the...
... the stitch length. ■ Attaching the extra spool pin Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar thread guide Attach zigzag foot "J". 3 For details on changing the presser foot, refer to "Changing the presser foot" on page 8. 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 twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set above the needle before you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Thread the...
Operation Manual
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... break or the machine may need to adjust it when you start to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 17 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread...
... break or the machine may need to adjust it when you start to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. In this case, refer to "Lower threading" on page 17 and rethread the bobbin thread. 2 1 3 5 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number. 1 3 4 1 Surface of fabric 2 Back of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Lower thread...
Operation Manual
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...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 buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole) 1 Marks 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 the 1 F-1.5 3 button. 3-5 Buttonhole Foot (1/64-1/16...
...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 buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 Making a buttonhole (1-step automatic buttonhole) 1 Marks 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 the 1 F-1.5 3 button. 3-5 Buttonhole Foot (1/64-1/16...
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... times on the foot with the coarser (longer) stitch. You need to sew the front bar tack first. 5 Lower the presser foot to align the marks on a scrap piece of the buttonhole are being interrupted may be set to its original a position. 37 Stitching that is finished. The bar tacks of fabric before continuing to sew the project. Raise the needle and the presser foot 0 lever, remove the fabric, and cut the thread...
... times on the foot with the coarser (longer) stitch. You need to sew the front bar tack first. 5 Lower the presser foot to align the marks on a scrap piece of the buttonhole are being interrupted may be set to its original a position. 37 Stitching that is finished. The bar tacks of fabric before continuing to sew the project. Raise the needle and the presser foot 0 lever, remove the fabric, and cut the thread...
Operation Manual
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... 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. The needle may break and you may be injured. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. Sewing buttons Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with...
... 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. The needle may break and you may be injured. Pull the upper thread at the beginning of the fabric, and then tie it hits, see step 1. Sewing buttons Turn on the machine. 5 CAUTION ● Do not turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with...
Operation Manual
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... foot Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Other Straight 2 Stitch Any 2.5 (3/32) Darning Plate The Quilting Foot is above the needle clamp screw. Then lower the presser foot lever and tighten the presser foot screw. • Make sure that has already been sewn. 1 Presser foot screw 2 Needle clamp screw CAUTION ● Use the oval screwdriver to sew, draw the quilting design on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. A 1 2 ■ Presser foot holder Adjust the stem of the walking foot or presser foot holder. ■ Walking...
... foot Stitch Name Pattern Stitch Length [mm (inch)] Stitch Width [mm (inch)] Other Straight 2 Stitch Any 2.5 (3/32) Darning Plate The Quilting Foot is above the needle clamp screw. Then lower the presser foot lever and tighten the presser foot screw. • Make sure that has already been sewn. 1 Presser foot screw 2 Needle clamp screw CAUTION ● Use the oval screwdriver to sew, draw the quilting design on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. A 1 2 ■ Presser foot holder Adjust the stem of the walking foot or presser foot holder. ■ Walking...
Operation Manual
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... not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The bobbin case is too tight. You have not fitted the spool properly. The upper thread breaks. How to firmly tighten the screw. Move the bobbin-winder shaft to the right. Use the foot controller properly. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Use the oval screwdriver to put it , and clean the race. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case. Use a bobbin...
... not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. The bobbin case is too tight. You have not fitted the spool properly. The upper thread breaks. How to firmly tighten the screw. Move the bobbin-winder shaft to the right. Use the foot controller properly. Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below the needle plate. Use the oval screwdriver to put it , and clean the race. Lightly guide the fabric. Replace the needle plate. Replace the bobbin case. Use a bobbin...
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... this machine. 15 Bobbin is too coarse. Fit the spool properly. 19, 27 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that are using . Replace the needle. 7 The needle is incorrect. thread breaks. this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 17-18 You have not used the right combination of stitch that has been designed designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Attach the presser foot holder properly. - Adjust the tension of fabric. 24 tension is incorrectly installed.
... this machine. 15 Bobbin is too coarse. Fit the spool properly. 19, 27 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Choose a thread and needle that are using . Replace the needle. 7 The needle is incorrect. thread breaks. this machine. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 17-18 You have not used the right combination of stitch that has been designed designed for the type of fabric, thread and needle. Attach the presser foot holder properly. - Adjust the tension of fabric. 24 tension is incorrectly installed.
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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...