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We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E33/E34/E36/E37 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E33/E34/E36/E37 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
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...parts 6 Needle and presser foot section 6 Operation buttons 7 Operation panel 7 Spool pin 8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions 9 Power supply 9 Foot controller 9 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position 10 Changing ... Checking characters 49 Deleting characters 49 Sewing the character stitches 50 ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches 59 MAINTENANCE 60 Restrictions on oiling 60 Precautions on storing the machine 60 Cleaning the machine surface 60 Cleaning the race 60...
...parts 6 Needle and presser foot section 6 Operation buttons 7 Operation panel 7 Spool pin 8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 9 Power supply precautions 9 Power supply 9 Foot controller 9 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 10 Changing the needle stop position 10 Changing ... Checking characters 49 Deleting characters 49 Sewing the character stitches 50 ADJUSTING STITCHES (for models equipped with character stitches 59 MAINTENANCE 60 Restrictions on oiling 60 Precautions on storing the machine 60 Cleaning the machine surface 60 Cleaning the race 60...
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... damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: XG1343-001) • The included accessories vary depending on the machine rating plate. • The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (Page 29) 1 Black button 10. 11. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/...mentioned on the machine model. 1. 2. 3. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XZ5134-001 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-031 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I R 9. MM 6. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories...
... damaged, contact your authorized dealer. (Part code: XG1343-001) • The included accessories vary depending on the machine rating plate. • The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (Page 29) 1 Black button 10. 11. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/...mentioned on the machine model. 1. 2. 3. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XZ5134-001 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-031 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I R 9. MM 6. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories...
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... as illustrated below to open type flat bed attachment The following accessory may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 1 Notch 5 be included. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Optional accessories For models equipped with an open it. 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment Note • Store the accessories in the compartment when they are...
... as illustrated below to open type flat bed attachment The following accessory may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 1 Notch 5 be included. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Optional accessories For models equipped with an open it. 1 Flat bed attachment 2 Storage compartment Note • Store the accessories in the compartment when they are...
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...Presser foot lever (page 16) H Thread guide (page 12 and 17) I Thread guide cover (page 17) J Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. B Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) C Jack/socket connector (page 9) 6 1 Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page ... the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. D Needle clamp screw Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used . Needle and presser foot section 1 Bobbin winder (page 11) 2 Upper tension-control dial (page 28) 3 Bobbin-winding...
...Presser foot lever (page 16) H Thread guide (page 12 and 17) I Thread guide cover (page 17) J Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. B Main power and sewing light switch (page 9) C Jack/socket connector (page 9) 6 1 Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page ... the air surrounding the motor to manually raise and lower the needle. D Needle clamp screw Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used . Needle and presser foot section 1 Bobbin winder (page 11) 2 Upper tension-control dial (page 28) 3 Bobbin-winding...
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... the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be sewn. press the "+" side to reduce the stitch length; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For models equipped with mirror image stitches and character stitches 876 5 5 Stitch category selection key (Page 25 and 47) Press ...the character stitch is lowered in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. Operation panel The operation panel allows you wish to use. 3 Stitch length adjustment key Press ...
... the selected stitch (1), the presser foot type to be sewn. press the "+" side to reduce the stitch length; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE For models equipped with mirror image stitches and character stitches 876 5 5 Stitch category selection key (Page 25 and 47) Press ...the character stitch is lowered in the opposite direction. Operation buttons The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model. The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model. Operation panel The operation panel allows you wish to use. 3 Stitch length adjustment key Press ...
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.... 1 Hole 2 Tab 2 Push the spool pin down on the spool pin into place. ■■Storing the spool pin When placing the cover on the sewing machine or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to raise the spool pin. ■■Installing the spool pin 1 Insert... the tab on the spool pin lever to its storage position. Press until it clicks. 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Spool pin Press down until it locks into the hole.
.... 1 Hole 2 Tab 2 Push the spool pin down on the spool pin into place. ■■Storing the spool pin When placing the cover on the sewing machine or if the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin to raise the spool pin. ■■Installing the spool pin 1 Insert... the tab on the spool pin lever to its storage position. Press until it clicks. 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Spool pin Press down until it locks into the hole.
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...shock may result in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Note • If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not a malfunction. 3 To turn off the machine, set the main power switch to "". Pulling on the cord may result. If the cord or plug is turned... on, the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: ·· When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and...
...shock may result in the following precautions concerning the power supply. Note • If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is not a malfunction. 3 To turn off the machine, set the main power switch to "". Pulling on the cord may result. If the cord or plug is turned... on, the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move; KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following circumstances: ·· When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and...
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...equipped with the start / stop position to the straight stitch (center needle position). 1 Turn off the sewing machine. 2 Holding the "+" side of (2) pressed, turn on the sewing machine. 3 After the sewing machine has turned on , release the "-" side of (1) pressed, turn on the foot controller. The ...; Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button) 1 Slide the sewing speed controller to leave the needle raised when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. 10 3 After the sewing machine has turned on , release the "+" side of cloth and dust to the ...
...equipped with the start / stop position to the straight stitch (center needle position). 1 Turn off the sewing machine. 2 Holding the "+" side of (2) pressed, turn on the sewing machine. 3 After the sewing machine has turned on , release the "-" side of (1) pressed, turn on the foot controller. The ...; Perform the same operation to change the needle stop button) 1 Slide the sewing speed controller to leave the needle raised when sewing is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. 10 3 After the sewing machine has turned on , release the "+" side of cloth and dust to the ...
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...For details on , release the "-" side of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it will not beep. Memo • Perform the same operation to swing up the spool pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/... to change the setting so that the machine does not beep. 1 Turn off the sewing machine. 2 Holding the "-" side of (3) pressed, turn on the sewing machine. 3 After the sewing machine has turned on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how...
...For details on , release the "-" side of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it will not beep. Memo • Perform the same operation to swing up the spool pin. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/... to change the setting so that the machine does not beep. 1 Turn off the sewing machine. 2 Holding the "-" side of (3) pressed, turn on the sewing machine. 3 After the sewing machine has turned on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how...
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... (start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. 6 While holding the end of spool being used. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may ... Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk. 4 Memo • When sewing with the start / stop the machine and trim the excess thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION • If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around...
... (start /stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the sewing machine. 6 While holding the end of spool being used. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may ... Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension disk. 4 Memo • When sewing with the start / stop the machine and trim the excess thread. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION • If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around...
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...disk (page 11). 3 Wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Note • When using the foot controller to operate the sewing machine, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin....If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is disabled (only for models equipped with the start . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo • When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. • The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully...
...disk (page 11). 3 Wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; Note • When using the foot controller to operate the sewing machine, connect the foot controller before turning on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin....If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is disabled (only for models equipped with the start . KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo • When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. • The needle bar does not move when you follow the instructions carefully...
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... indicated by turning the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 Pull the thread and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat. 1 Slit (with built-in injury. 1 Sewing speed controller 6 Turn on the sewing machine. 7 Press the foot controller or press to start. Lower threading Install...
... indicated by turning the handwheel toward you turn the power off the sewing machine. 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 Pull the thread and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat. 1 Slit (with built-in injury. 1 Sewing speed controller 6 Turn on the sewing machine. 7 Press the foot controller or press to start. Lower threading Install...
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■■For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread ...; The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown by the line in the right direction. Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle. 5 Hold... (as indicated. 1 CAUTION • Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press , and raise the presser foot lever. 2 Turn off the sewing machine. 3 Slide the button and open the cover. 1 2 1 Cover 2 Slide button 4 Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■■For models equipped with the quick-set the bobbin so the thread ...; The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is not correctly inserted, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as shown by the line in the right direction. Be sure to be incorrect or break the needle. 5 Hold... (as indicated. 1 CAUTION • Make sure you (counterclockwise) or press , and raise the presser foot lever. 2 Turn off the sewing machine. 3 Slide the button and open the cover. 1 2 1 Cover 2 Slide button 4 Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out...
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... through the tension-adjusting spring of 20 or lower. • Use the needle and the thread in "Drawing up the bobbin thread before threading the sewing machine. 4 Press down on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 Presser foot lever CAUTION • If the presser foot is not correct, the thread ...spool pin. Be sure to raise the needle before you want to swing up the bobbin thread. If the upper threading is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the spool pin lever to draw up...
... through the tension-adjusting spring of 20 or lower. • Use the needle and the thread in "Drawing up the bobbin thread before threading the sewing machine. 4 Press down on the needle threader, see page 18. 1 Presser foot lever CAUTION • If the presser foot is not correct, the thread ...spool pin. Be sure to raise the needle before you want to swing up the bobbin thread. If the upper threading is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded. Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. • For details on the spool pin lever to draw up...
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... not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is too small for the upper thread onto the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Pass the thread as illustrated below. 1 1 Thread guide • The thread should be unwound from right to left. 1 Thread take -up lever from the... used without raising the spool pin. 5 Fully insert the spool for the spool, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. 2 Thread guide cover 7 Feed the upper thread as shown below . Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Memo • ...
... not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is too small for the upper thread onto the spool pin. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Pass the thread as illustrated below. 1 1 Thread guide • The thread should be unwound from right to left. 1 Thread take -up lever from the... used without raising the spool pin. 5 Fully insert the spool for the spool, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged. 2 Thread guide cover 7 Feed the upper thread as shown below . Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin. Memo • ...
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...;Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 75/11 through 10 of the needle, and catch the thread. 1 Hook 2 Thread 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo • If the needle is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with the needle threader). Be sure to "Upper threading" (page 16). 1... raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. • If the needle threader cannot be used...
...;Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 75/11 through 10 of the needle, and catch the thread. 1 Hook 2 Thread 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Memo • If the needle is lowered, the upper thread cannot be used with the needle threader). Be sure to "Upper threading" (page 16). 1... raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever is not raised, the thread takeup lever cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. • If the needle threader cannot be used...
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... by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. 3 Replace the bobbin cover. 19 When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. 1 Pass the thread... 2 Lower thread 4 Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note • If you incorrectly feed the thread you may bend the.... • The bobbin cover should still be left over. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE or 1 1 Turn the handwheel so that some thread will be removed. 2 Draw up the bobbin thread.
... by hand so that the mark on the upper thread to 4. 3 Replace the bobbin cover. 19 When sewing gathers or darts, you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. 1 Pass the thread... 2 Lower thread 4 Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note • If you incorrectly feed the thread you may bend the.... • The bobbin cover should still be left over. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE or 1 1 Turn the handwheel so that some thread will be removed. 2 Draw up the bobbin thread.
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...of the needle. Memo • The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; It may bend the needle or damage the machine. • Never use home sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe these precautions is even. 1 2 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking 4 3 Flat surface...75/11), the needle may be skipped stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface ...
...of the needle. Memo • The lower the thread number, the thicker the thread; It may bend the needle or damage the machine. • Never use home sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe these precautions is even. 1 2 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking 4 3 Flat surface...75/11), the needle may be skipped stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on the fabric and thread thickness. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that the distance between the needle and the flat surface ...
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...tighten the needle clamp screw with the twin needle You can use the same color or two different colors of the sewing machine may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Replacing the needle 1 Raise the needle in the same way. CAUTION • Before replacing the needle, be ...4 Remove the needle by turning the needle clamp screw counterclockwise. • Install the twin needle in the following way. or KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of thread for making decorative stitches....
...tighten the needle clamp screw with the twin needle You can use the same color or two different colors of the sewing machine may be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Replacing the needle 1 Raise the needle in the same way. CAUTION • Before replacing the needle, be ...4 Remove the needle by turning the needle clamp screw counterclockwise. • Install the twin needle in the following way. or KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE • Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of thread for making decorative stitches....