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We recommend that you keep this document before using the machine. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 888-E42/E43/E47/E51 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-E42/E43/E47/E51 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Be sure to read this document nearby for future reference.
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...sew ...41 Thread tension ...43 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...44 Trial sewing ...44 Changing the sewing direction ...44 Sewing curves ...44 Sewing thick fabrics ...44 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape ...45 Sewing thin fabrics ...46 Sewing stretch fabrics ...46 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...46 3. UTILITY STITCHES 47 OVERCASTING STITCHES 47 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE... panel ...10 Spool pin ...11 Flip chart ...12 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 13 Power supply precautions ...13 Power supply ...14 Foot controller ...14 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 15 Changing...
...sew ...41 Thread tension ...43 USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...44 Trial sewing ...44 Changing the sewing direction ...44 Sewing curves ...44 Sewing thick fabrics ...44 Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape ...45 Sewing thin fabrics ...46 Sewing stretch fabrics ...46 Stitching cylindrical pieces ...46 3. UTILITY STITCHES 47 OVERCASTING STITCHES 47 4 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE... panel ...10 Spool pin ...11 Flip chart ...12 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 13 Power supply precautions ...13 Power supply ...14 Foot controller ...14 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 15 Changing...
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.... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 90/14 1 needle 14. 15. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller...
.... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle 100/16 1 needle 16. 17. 18. 19. 90/14 1 needle 14. 15. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model T This foot controller...
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... differ depending on and off. j Handwheel This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the...operation panel differs depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. m Jack/socket connector (page 14) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 19) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pre-tension disc ...
... differ depending on and off. j Handwheel This is used to raise and lower the presser foot. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread onto the...operation panel differs depending on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector. m Jack/socket connector (page 14) Insert the plug on the sewing machine model. c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc (page 19) Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pre-tension disc ...
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... presser foot lever to clean the race. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to raise and lower the presser foot. h Feed dogs The feed dogs..., refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. b Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to sew" (page 41). set bobbin) You can start or stop sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help ...
... presser foot lever to clean the race. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. g Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to raise and lower the presser foot. h Feed dogs The feed dogs..., refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The operation buttons differ depending on the fabric as the sewing takes place. b Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to sew" (page 41). set bobbin) You can start or stop sewing. Operation buttons The operation buttons help ...
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...page 76). g Character stitch key Press this key to select the desired type of utility stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (liquid crystal display) 1 The number of the selected stitch ... operation panel differs depending on the LCD. f Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch is displayed on the sewing machine model. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to select a stitch and...
...page 76). g Character stitch key Press this key to select the desired type of utility stitches. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you wish to use. a LCD (liquid crystal display) 1 The number of the selected stitch ... operation panel differs depending on the LCD. f Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch is displayed on the sewing machine model. c Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the "-" side to select a stitch and...
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Spool pin As shown, press down on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. CAUTION ● ...
Spool pin As shown, press down on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as shown in the illustration. CAUTION ● ...
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For models equipped with your finger to flip the chart. Flip chart You can check the pattern numbers of the machine, as shown. Hold the notch with a flip chart on the back of the stitches using the flip chart on the top panel 1 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it locks into the hole on the front panel 1 a Notch 12 For models equipped with a flip chart on the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Installing the spool pin If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into b place.
For models equipped with your finger to flip the chart. Flip chart You can check the pattern numbers of the machine, as shown. Hold the notch with a flip chart on the back of the stitches using the flip chart on the top panel 1 a Hole b Tab Push the spool pin down until it locks into the hole on the front panel 1 a Notch 12 For models equipped with a flip chart on the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ■ Installing the spool pin If the spool pin has been removed from the a machine, insert the tab on the spool pin into b place.
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... supply jack on the cord. Always grasp the plug to be used for the power source. Do not place heavy objects on the machine. Do not subject the cord to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into an electrical outlet that is ... a fire or electric shock may result in to them. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to heat. Using other appliances plugged in fire, electric shock, or damage to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent...
... supply jack on the cord. Always grasp the plug to be used for the power source. Do not place heavy objects on the machine. Do not subject the cord to observe the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into an electrical outlet that is ... a fire or electric shock may result in to them. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for a long period of time. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to heat. Using other appliances plugged in fire, electric shock, or damage to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent...
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... not in , the start/stop button). 14 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. When you take your foot off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Slower Faster You should make sound when they move; CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and ...dust to build up on the foot controller when the machine is not a malfunction. Memo ● When the machine is being started. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in the outlet,...
... not in , the start/stop button). 14 Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. When you take your foot off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord. Slower Faster You should make sound when they move; CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and ...dust to build up on the foot controller when the machine is not a malfunction. Memo ● When the machine is being started. When restarting the sewing machine, follow the necessary procedure to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in the outlet,...
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... the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected when it is stopped. Turn off the sewing machine. a Hold down the "+" side of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). After turning on the left to the lowered ... 15 Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Turn off the sewing machine. The machine can be set using the sewing speed controller is turned off. ● Perform the same operation to change the...
... the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected when it is stopped. Turn off the sewing machine. a Hold down the "+" side of (stitch selection b key) on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch selection key). After turning on the left to the lowered ... 15 Memo ● The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is the foot controller's maximum sewing speed. Turn off the sewing machine. The machine can be set using the sewing speed controller is turned off. ● Perform the same operation to change the...
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Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). Memo ● Perform the same operation to beep each time a key is set so that it will not beep. This setting can be changed so that machine beeps. 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is pressed. X The machine is now set to change the setting so that the machine does not beep.
Turn off the sewing machine. After turning on the sewing machine. a Hold down the "-" side of (stitch width b adjustment key) and turn on the sewing machine, release the "-" side of (stitch width adjustment key). Memo ● Perform the same operation to beep each time a key is set so that it will not beep. This setting can be changed so that machine beeps. 16 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased, it is pressed. X The machine is now set to change the setting so that the machine does not beep.
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.... 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool... pin when winding the bobbin. X The spool pin swings up. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine.
.... 1 a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to raise the spool... pin when winding the bobbin. X The spool pin swings up. a Spool pin b Spool cap CAUTION ● Be sure to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this sewing machine.
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...rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. a Thread guide cover 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the ... thread that is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool... from the back to the front. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. CAUTION ● If the spool or the...
...rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left hand. a Thread guide cover 18 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the ... thread that is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool... from the back to the front. Memo ● When sewing with your right hand so that there is no slack in the spool or the machine may be damaged. CAUTION ● If the spool or the...
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...shaft b Notch c 7 - 10 cm (3 - 4 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be wound cleanly. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in as far as CAUTION possible. ● Pull the... the thread runs low it may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot ...pre-tension disk. i While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine.
...shaft b Notch c 7 - 10 cm (3 - 4 inches) Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Note ● If the sewing machine is to be wound cleanly. b Hook c Pre-tension disk d Pull it in as far as CAUTION possible. ● Pull the... the thread runs low it may not be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. ● When the foot controller is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start/stop button cannot ...pre-tension disk. i While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. a Spring on the sewing machine.
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... steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to pass ...Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread ...
... steps a through g of the thread clockwise around the d pre-tension disk with your left and remove the bobbin. Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to pass ...Slide the bobbin winder shaft to loosen, and may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right l (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread ...
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...start/stop button) to fast) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to the right. 21 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder...the start /stop button). this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to run out. If the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you ...
...start/stop button) to fast) (for models equipped with the start /stop button). 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is cut the thread as described. Pull the thread to the right. 21 Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder...the start /stop button). this is wound without cutting the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. Slide the sewing speed controller back to run out. If the bobbin is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you ...
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... to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. If you set bobbin, see page 23. Be sure to ... bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If the thread unrolls in injury. Turn off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch)...
... to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to sew, you turn the power off the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Make sure you accidentally step on the needle plate cover. If you set bobbin, see page 23. Be sure to ... bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151). If the thread unrolls in injury. Turn off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch)...
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... hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. Turn off the sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 43). a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin ... by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as shown. case, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it...
... hand so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. Turn off the sewing machine. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause incorrect thread tension 1 (page 43). a Tab CAUTION ● Make sure you set bobbin ... by turning a the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or thread through the slit, as shown. case, it may cause the thread tension to thread the machine as indicated. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it...
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... (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 30). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 24 Replace the bobbin cover. Put ...the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43). If you want to draw up ... right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter (c).
... (a and b). • At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise. Memo ● You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the lower thread" (page 30). 1 a Tension-adjusting spring 24 Replace the bobbin cover. Put ...the left tab in "Drawing up the bobbin thread. Then, pull the thread toward you start to sew, follow to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 43). If you want to draw up ... right side (see arrow b) until the cover clicks into place. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with the cutter (c).