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... due to the danger of suffocation. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that you do not deflect the needle and cause it... the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. Do not use extension cords. Never allow children to play with any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles. •...
... due to the danger of suffocation. • Do not use outdoors. 7 For a longer service life: • When storing this sewing machine on the foot controller. • Do not use or store the machine near children. • The plastic bag that you do not deflect the needle and cause it... the operation manual when replacing or installing any air openings blocked. Do not use extension cords. Never allow children to play with any assemblies, the presser feet, needle, or other hot objects. • Use only neutral soaps or detergents to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles. •...
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...Using a free-arm style ...34 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Turning on the machine...21 Needle types and their uses ...21 Checking the needle ...22 Replacing the needle ...22 Sewing with a twin needle ...24 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 25 Replacing the presser foot ...25 Removing the presser foot holder ...26 2.
...Using a free-arm style ...34 3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 The main parts ...5 Needle and presser foot section ...6 Operation buttons ...6 Operation panel ...7 Flat bed attachment ...7 ACCESSORIES ...8 Optional accessories ...8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions ...9 Turning on the machine...21 Needle types and their uses ...21 Checking the needle ...22 Replacing the needle ...22 Sewing with a twin needle ...24 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 25 Replacing the presser foot ...25 Removing the presser foot holder ...26 2.
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...feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to cut them. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin ... Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds...
...feed dog position lever to manually raise and lower the needle. d Upper tension-control dial (page 31) This controls the tension of thread. p Presser foot lever (page 17) Used to cut them. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin ... Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot. j Operation panel (page 7) This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug. b Spool pin (pages 12 and 17) This holds...
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... to set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is lowered in the sewing direction. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the...the presser foot holder in place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 e Presser foot The presser foot ...
... to set bobbin (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 18) c Presser foot holder The presser foot is lowered in the sewing direction. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. j Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the...the presser foot holder in place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. d Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to adjust the sewing speed. 6 e Presser foot The presser foot ...
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... adjust the stitch length. (For models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot to be lost or damaged. 7 For details, refer to "Checking characters" (page 66). Operation panel The operation panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key...
... adjust the stitch length. (For models equipped with character stitches)" (page 64). ■ Keys and indicators provided on the front of the selected stitch (1), the presser foot to be lost or damaged. 7 For details, refer to "Checking characters" (page 66). Operation panel The operation panel, located on some models e Utility stitch key...
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...-021 (Other areas) 5. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model XR-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part... brush 14 Screwdriver 15 Extra spool pin 16 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 15. 16. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N...
...-021 (Other areas) 5. Part Name 1 Buttonhole foot "A" 2 Overcasting foot "G" 3 Monogramming foot "N" Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others XC2691-033 XC3098-031 XD0810-031 4 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 5 Zigzag foot "J" (on this machine model XR-9000. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part... brush 14 Screwdriver 15 Extra spool pin 16 Foot controller Optional accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 15. 16. Part Name 1 Walking Foot 2 Quilting Foot 3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot Part Code U.S.A. / Canada Others SA140 F033N SA129 F005N SA125 F001N...
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... bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin... was designed specifically for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the ...
... bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB). Install the bobbin wound with thread. • For more details on the foot controller and the machine starts to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury. 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin... was designed specifically for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 15 CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on quick-set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the ...
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... used with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the...
... used with this machine. b 1 2 a Cover b Slide button Put the bobbin in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. If the thread unrolls in the right direction. CAUTION ● Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press (needle position button) (for models equipped with the...
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a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Upper threading Set the ... the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle...
a Presser foot lever or a Mark b Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Upper threading Set the ... the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine. 17 Be sure to raise the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot a lever. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel b toward you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle...
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... easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you can only use needles... behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your right hand. The thread can only be used with your left . Lower the presser foot lever. Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to the needle bar thread guide. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of...
... easily be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. Feed the upper thread as the twin needle and wing needle. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you can only use needles... behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your right hand. The thread can only be used with your left . Lower the presser foot lever. Note ● If the thread take -up lever from front to the needle bar thread guide. Make sure you guide the thread through 6 of...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the machine under the presser foot. a Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads d and pull them toward you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in b steps 1 ...
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...9632; Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. Lower the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . Checking the... needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. Raise the needle by turning...
...9632; Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ■ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. Lower the presser foot lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in "Checking the needle" . Checking the... needle Sewing with thin needles (such as described below. c 1 a Flat surface a Presser foot lever 22 Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric, thread and needle is being operated. Raise the needle by turning...
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.... You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may damage the machine. Put the second spool... thread passes in the hole on the stitches that have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with a twin needle We have been made ...
.... You can sew with this machine (part code: 131096-121). If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may damage the machine. Put the second spool... thread passes in the hole on the stitches that have designed your machine so you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with a twin needle We have been made ...
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... may cause an accident or injury. Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below . To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Note ● The presser foot to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries...
... may cause an accident or injury. Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Black button b Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below . To select a stitch, refer to release the presser foot. c a Presser foot holder b Shank c Pin Note ● The presser foot to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries...
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... incorrect. Raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 25). a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is attached. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in your left side of the presser bar. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 26...
... incorrect. Raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot holder. ■ Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot. Use the screwdriver to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 25). a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw Note ● If the presser foot holder is attached. a Presser foot holder b Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in your left side of the presser bar. a Screwdriver b Presser foot holder c Presser foot holder screw 26...
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...start sewing. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew. 1 Turn on selecting a stitch, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 25). p 2 Select the stitch. For details on the machine. For details on the machine, refer to be sewn. When sewing... otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. p 3 Attach the presser foot. For details on turning on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28). Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Turning on the sewing machine. Turn on the machine" (page...
...start sewing. For details on starting to sew, refer to "Starting to sew. 1 Turn on selecting a stitch, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 25). p 2 Select the stitch. For details on the machine. For details on the machine, refer to be sewn. When sewing... otherwise the needle may break. ● Never use bent needles. p 3 Attach the presser foot. For details on turning on replacing the presser foot, refer to "Selecting a stitch" (page 28). Attach the presser foot appropriate for the area to "Turning on the sewing machine. Turn on the machine" (page...
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... is not lit, press the utility stitch key. Memo ● The mark " " appears on the LCD. ● If the stitch width of to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 25). Press the "+" or "-" side of the selected stitch cannot be adjusted, "--" appears to select c pattern No. 04. d a The... presser foot to use • For details, refer to increase or reduce the number. a Stitch width adjustment key b Narrow c Wide a Pattern No. X The stitch is selected. 28...
... is not lit, press the utility stitch key. Memo ● The mark " " appears on the LCD. ● If the stitch width of to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 25). Press the "+" or "-" side of the selected stitch cannot be adjusted, "--" appears to select c pattern No. 04. d a The... presser foot to use • For details, refer to increase or reduce the number. a Stitch width adjustment key b Narrow c Wide a Pattern No. X The stitch is selected. 28...
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... by pressing once or twice.) 2 or a Mark b Needle position button Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) While holding the end of the stitching. 29 b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the machine. CAUTION ●...together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may cause the needle to bend or break. When you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not touch the...
... by pressing once or twice.) 2 or a Mark b Needle position button Raise the presser foot lever. a 5 cm (2 inch) While holding the end of the stitching. 29 b a Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass c the thread under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of the machine. CAUTION ●...together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may cause the needle to bend or break. When you (counterclockwise) so that the needle does not touch the...
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... the machine was started by pressing (start/stop button). The machine can be used to cut them. SEWING BASICS Lower the presser foot lever. e Raise the presser foot lever. a Presser foot lever On models equipped with (start /stop button) cannot be set so that is not connected, press once.) or a ...Start/stop button), if the foot controller is selected. For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when ...
... the machine was started by pressing (start/stop button). The machine can be used to cut them. SEWING BASICS Lower the presser foot lever. e Raise the presser foot lever. a Presser foot lever On models equipped with (start /stop button) cannot be set so that is not connected, press once.) or a ...Start/stop button), if the foot controller is selected. For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when ...
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...Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to its highest position. 32 Trial sewing Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the ... stitch length and width. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to sew around the curve. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the...
...Changing the sewing direction Sewing curves Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing direction to its highest position. 32 Trial sewing Lower the presser foot lever and continue c sewing. However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since, depending on the type of stitching and the ... stitch length and width. For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric sewn, perform the trial sewing under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to sew around the curve. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the...