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... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. This household sewing machine is designed to comply with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the machine. Return the sewing machine to a third party. Close attention is neccesary when this sewing machine is used as contained in this manual. • Never operate this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with...
... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this manual. This household sewing machine is designed to comply with any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. The wrong plate can cause the needle to the machine. Return the sewing machine to a third party. Close attention is neccesary when this sewing machine is used as contained in this manual. • Never operate this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the sewing machine with...
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...DVLPLODUO\TXDOLÀHGSHUVRQ in order to break. • Wear safety glasses. 6ZLWFKWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQHRII´µ ZKHQPDNLQJDQ\DGMXVWPHQW in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not use bent needles. 'RQRWSXOORUSXVKIDEULFZKLOHVWLWFKLQJ...
...DVLPLODUO\TXDOLÀHGSHUVRQ in order to break. • Wear safety glasses. 6ZLWFKWKHVHZLQJPDFKLQHRII´µ ZKHQPDNLQJDQ\DGMXVWPHQW in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening. • Do not use bent needles. 'RQRWSXOORUSXVKIDEULFZKLOHVWLWFKLQJ...
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... 3DFNDZD\DIWHU6HZLQJ 12 Free Arm 12 Leveling the Machine Base Plate 12 Thread Cutter 12 6SRRO3LQV 13 Threading the Machine 14 Needle Threader 15 Threading for Twin Needle 16 Bobbin Winding 17 Inserting the Bobbin 17 Presser Foot Pressure 18 Thread Tension 18 Needles 19 Changing the Needle 19 Lowering Feed Dogs 20 Presser Foot Lift 20 Changing the Presser Foot 20 6WLWFK6HOHFWLRQ 21 6WLWFK/HQJWK 21 6WLWFK:LGWK 22 Adjustable Needle Position 22 5HYHUVH6HZLQJ 22 SEWING 23 6WDUWWR6HZ²...
... 3DFNDZD\DIWHU6HZLQJ 12 Free Arm 12 Leveling the Machine Base Plate 12 Thread Cutter 12 6SRRO3LQV 13 Threading the Machine 14 Needle Threader 15 Threading for Twin Needle 16 Bobbin Winding 17 Inserting the Bobbin 17 Presser Foot Pressure 18 Thread Tension 18 Needles 19 Changing the Needle 19 Lowering Feed Dogs 20 Presser Foot Lift 20 Changing the Presser Foot 20 6WLWFK6HOHFWLRQ 21 6WLWFK/HQJWK 21 6WLWFK:LGWK 22 Adjustable Needle Position 22 5HYHUVH6HZLQJ 22 SEWING 23 6WDUWWR6HZ²...
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... the foot guides the fabric. The red guide on the foot is designed to both sides of the zipper teeth. If using Blind Hem Foot 3. Presser Feet Standard Presser Foot 0 This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with less than 1.0mm stitch length, use at precisely the correct point. Clearview Foot 1 When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other than the recommended, swing the needle by turning the hand wheel to set the size of the hem...
... the foot guides the fabric. The red guide on the foot is designed to both sides of the zipper teeth. If using Blind Hem Foot 3. Presser Feet Standard Presser Foot 0 This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with less than 1.0mm stitch length, use at precisely the correct point. Clearview Foot 1 When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other than the recommended, swing the needle by turning the hand wheel to set the size of the hem...
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for stretch fabrics For all fabrics and types of work 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches A traditional decorative stitch e.g. Stitch Overview - 150s/160s Stitch Name 5B 1-step Buttonhole 0 6WUDLJKWVWLWFK 0 =LJ]DJVWLWFK 0 Triple zigzag stitch 3 Blindhem stitch 3 Elastic blindhem stitch * 1 Decor stitch 1 Checker satin stitch 1 Open scallop 1 %ULGJLQJ6WLWFK 0/1 Greek stitch 0/1 6KHOOHGJLQJVWLWFK Description 6WDQGDUGEXWWRQKROH For all straight stitching and topstitching )RUVHUJLQJ...
for stretch fabrics For all fabrics and types of work 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK For overcasting, sewing on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches A traditional decorative stitch e.g. Stitch Overview - 150s/160s Stitch Name 5B 1-step Buttonhole 0 6WUDLJKWVWLWFK 0 =LJ]DJVWLWFK 0 Triple zigzag stitch 3 Blindhem stitch 3 Elastic blindhem stitch * 1 Decor stitch 1 Checker satin stitch 1 Open scallop 1 %ULGJLQJ6WLWFK 0/1 Greek stitch 0/1 6KHOOHGJLQJVWLWFK Description 6WDQGDUGEXWWRQKROH For all straight stitching and topstitching )RUVHUJLQJ...
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Stitch Overview - 130s/140s Stitch 2 3 5A 1 4 0 Name 4-step Buttonhole 6WUDLJKWVWLWFK Description 6WDQGDUGEXWWRQKROH For all straight stitching and topstitching 0 =LJ]DJVWLWFK )RUVHUJLQJDQGDSSOLTXp 0 Triple zigzag stitch* For stitching on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 1 Open scallop 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 0 Reinforced straight For stretch seams, e.g. for borders and towels For overcasting, sewing on elastic band, darning tears and patches 3 Elastic blindhem stitch * For invisible hem attachment and...
Stitch Overview - 130s/140s Stitch 2 3 5A 1 4 0 Name 4-step Buttonhole 6WUDLJKWVWLWFK Description 6WDQGDUGEXWWRQKROH For all straight stitching and topstitching 0 =LJ]DJVWLWFK )RUVHUJLQJDQGDSSOLTXp 0 Triple zigzag stitch* For stitching on elastic, darning tears and inserting patches 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 1 Open scallop 6DWLQGHFRUDWLYHVWLWFK 0 Reinforced straight For stretch seams, e.g. for borders and towels For overcasting, sewing on elastic band, darning tears and patches 3 Elastic blindhem stitch * For invisible hem attachment and...
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... foot control cord from the machine. 3. Wind the cord around the foot control for an energy HIÀFLHQWDSSOLDQFH 2. Remove the tray by sliding it to lower and counter- Leveling the Machine Base Plate To make sure your machine stands steadily on the hard cover. This may still remain in the accessory tray. 6OLGHWKHWUD\RQWRWKHPDFKLQHDURXQGWKH free arm. 5. Put on your sewing...
... foot control cord from the machine. 3. Wind the cord around the foot control for an energy HIÀFLHQWDSSOLDQFH 2. Remove the tray by sliding it to lower and counter- Leveling the Machine Base Plate To make sure your machine stands steadily on the hard cover. This may still remain in the accessory tray. 6OLGHWKHWUD\RQWRWKHPDFKLQHDURXQGWKH free arm. 5. Put on your sewing...
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... the thread spool on top of the spool. Make sure that would prevent the spool from rotating. For narrow thread spools, use the vertical position. There should be no space between the spool cap and the thread spool. Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the hole at WKHWRSRIWKHPDFKLQH$ 6OLGHRQDODUJH spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. The main spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread...
... the thread spool on top of the spool. Make sure that would prevent the spool from rotating. For narrow thread spools, use the vertical position. There should be no space between the spool cap and the thread spool. Insert the auxiliary spool pin into the hole at WKHWRSRIWKHPDFKLQH$ 6OLGHRQDODUJH spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. The main spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread...
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...highest position. 1. Threading for Twin Needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Note: The weight and irregular surface of specialty threads such as metallic increases the amount of the twin needle, stitch plate or presser foot. Insert the auxiliary spool pin. T h r e a d d o w n t h r o u g h t h e r i g h t WKUHDGLQJ VORW & DQG WKHQ XSZDUGV WKURXJKWKHOHIWWKUHDGLQJVORW' 4. Place the second thread spool on the spool pin and fit the appropriately sized spool A cap. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. 2. Thread the needles...
...highest position. 1. Threading for Twin Needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Note: The weight and irregular surface of specialty threads such as metallic increases the amount of the twin needle, stitch plate or presser foot. Insert the auxiliary spool pin. T h r e a d d o w n t h r o u g h t h e r i g h t WKUHDGLQJ VORW & DQG WKHQ XSZDUGV WKURXJKWKHOHIWWKUHDGLQJVORW' 4. Place the second thread spool on the spool pin and fit the appropriately sized spool A cap. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. 2. Thread the needles...
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... left. Push the bobbin spindle to activate the bobbin winding. B serting or removing the bobbin. 1. D 17 Once the bobbin begins to the back. Remove the bobbin and cut the excess thread. Inserting the Bobbin 1. Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is full, the bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically. Replace the bobbin cover. 2. Press the foot control to the outside. 4. A 4. Pull the thread clockwise around WKH...
... left. Push the bobbin spindle to activate the bobbin winding. B serting or removing the bobbin. 1. D 17 Once the bobbin begins to the back. Remove the bobbin and cut the excess thread. Inserting the Bobbin 1. Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is full, the bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically. Replace the bobbin cover. 2. Press the foot control to the outside. 4. A 4. Pull the thread clockwise around WKH...
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... not need to adjust the presser foot pressure. )RU VSHFLDOW\ WHFKQLTXHV RU ZKHQ VHZLQJ RQ very light or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can improve the result. A Correct tension B Tension too tight C Tension too loose 18 Presser Foot Pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine. Do not try to sew and check the tension. For the best stitch appearance and durability, make sure the needle thread tension is...
... not need to adjust the presser foot pressure. )RU VSHFLDOW\ WHFKQLTXHV RU ZKHQ VHZLQJ RQ very light or heavy fabric, adjusting the pressure can improve the result. A Correct tension B Tension too tight C Tension too loose 18 Presser Foot Pressure The presser foot pressure has been pre-set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine. Do not try to sew and check the tension. For the best stitch appearance and durability, make sure the needle thread tension is...
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... fabric types and weights. age the stitch plate. Remove the needle. 3XVKWKHQHZQHHGOHXSZDUGVZLWKWKHÁDWVLGH away from you until it will go . Changing the Needle 1. Use the screw-driver if necessary. 2. For general sewing in a variety of system 130/705H. A damaged needle (E) can also dam- Denim Needle (C) D Denim needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of the thread. Do not use a straight needle...
... fabric types and weights. age the stitch plate. Remove the needle. 3XVKWKHQHZQHHGOHXSZDUGVZLWKWKHÁDWVLGH away from you until it will go . Changing the Needle 1. Use the screw-driver if necessary. 2. For general sewing in a variety of system 130/705H. A damaged needle (E) can also dam- Denim Needle (C) D Denim needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of the thread. Do not use a straight needle...
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Adjustable Needle Position When a straight stitch is pressed. 22 The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is selected, the stitch width dial can be used to adjust the needle position from 0-6 mm. Model 150s/160s Model 130s/140s Reverse Sewing Press the reverse lever down to sew in PP Note: Before you turn the stitch width dial, raise the needle to adjust the position of the stitch for example when topstitching. On model 130s/140s the needle position is convenient...
Adjustable Needle Position When a straight stitch is pressed. 22 The machine sews in reverse only as long as the reverse sewing button is selected, the stitch width dial can be used to adjust the needle position from 0-6 mm. Model 150s/160s Model 130s/140s Reverse Sewing Press the reverse lever down to sew in PP Note: Before you turn the stitch width dial, raise the needle to adjust the position of the stitch for example when topstitching. On model 130s/140s the needle position is convenient...
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...thread cutter. ing the needle position, e.g. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in mm line on the needle plate. Change Sewing Direction To change sewing direction as desired. Finish Sewing Press the reverse stitch lever and sew several stitches in a zipper. Straight Stitch A B C D E 6HW\RXUPDFKLQHIRUVWUDLJKWVWLWFKVHHFKDUW WRWKHULJKW A. Recommended presser foot to Sew - topstitching a collar Set for starting the next seam. 23 termined by chang- Raise the presser foot. B. Pull the threads up and into the fabric. Thread...
...thread cutter. ing the needle position, e.g. Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in mm line on the needle plate. Change Sewing Direction To change sewing direction as desired. Finish Sewing Press the reverse stitch lever and sew several stitches in a zipper. Straight Stitch A B C D E 6HW\RXUPDFKLQHIRUVWUDLJKWVWLWFKVHHFKDUW WRWKHULJKW A. Recommended presser foot to Sew - topstitching a collar Set for starting the next seam. 23 termined by chang- Raise the presser foot. B. Pull the threads up and into the fabric. Thread...
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... guide the fabric while sewing as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sew- Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the 1 3-5 3-6 0 edge on the right side. ing knit fabrics. 24 Reinforced Straight Stitch stitch This stitch is stronger than regular straight stitch, due to the fact that does not rip easily. Three-Step Zigzag Stitch stitch Three-step zigzag stitch is a triple and elastic stitch. The stitch...
... guide the fabric while sewing as an elastic stitch to allow seams to stretch when sew- Make sure the needle pierces the fabric on the left side and overcasts the 1 3-5 3-6 0 edge on the right side. ing knit fabrics. 24 Reinforced Straight Stitch stitch This stitch is stronger than regular straight stitch, due to the fact that does not rip easily. Three-Step Zigzag Stitch stitch Three-step zigzag stitch is a triple and elastic stitch. The stitch...
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... Overlock Stitch The closed overlock stitch is more elas- 6 5 3-7 3 tic than normal seams, very durable and TXLFNO\VHZQ Set for overlock stitch Tip: When sewing, guide the fabric edge along the metal pin of the foot. Tip: When sewing, guide the fabric edge along the metal pin of the foot. Trim away excess fabric. 8VH WKLV WHFKQLTXH WR PDNH EHOW ORRSV WRR VHHLOOXVWUDWLRQWRWKHULJKW 3 B 25 stitch 6 5 3-7 Set for sewing...
... Overlock Stitch The closed overlock stitch is more elas- 6 5 3-7 3 tic than normal seams, very durable and TXLFNO\VHZQ Set for overlock stitch Tip: When sewing, guide the fabric edge along the metal pin of the foot. Tip: When sewing, guide the fabric edge along the metal pin of the foot. Trim away excess fabric. 8VH WKLV WHFKQLTXH WR PDNH EHOW ORRSV WRR VHHLOOXVWUDWLRQWRWKHULJKW 3 B 25 stitch 6 5 3-7 Set for sewing...
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... the fabric and button under the ankle with the holes in the button lined up with the hand wheel to verify that the correct stitch width is set for button sewing 2. Bring the needle down into the holes of 3mm is completed. 28 Press the foot control and sew six to be located. Remove the presser foot and lower the IHHGGRJV$ Set for most buttons. Note: Do not use...
... the fabric and button under the ankle with the holes in the button lined up with the hand wheel to verify that the correct stitch width is set for button sewing 2. Bring the needle down into the holes of 3mm is completed. 28 Press the foot control and sew six to be located. Remove the presser foot and lower the IHHGGRJV$ Set for most buttons. Note: Do not use...
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... buttonhole is aligned with a seam ripper 29 Mark the start sewing. Make sure that the thread is pulled though the hole in the presser foot and placed under the presser A foot so that the marking on a piece of the upper thread and E start position and buttonhole Set for buttonhole OHQJWKRQWKHIDEULF$ $WWDFKWKH2QH6WHS%XWWRQKROH)RRW% Push the button holder open with the center of the top thread into a needle...
... buttonhole is aligned with a seam ripper 29 Mark the start sewing. Make sure that the thread is pulled though the hole in the presser foot and placed under the presser A foot so that the marking on a piece of the upper thread and E start position and buttonhole Set for buttonhole OHQJWKRQWKHIDEULF$ $WWDFKWKH2QH6WHS%XWWRQKROH)RRW% Push the button holder open with the center of the top thread into a needle...
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... stitch plate. Replace the bobbin cover. Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of your machine. Remove the bobbin case by lifting it up and to remove any dust or lint built up the stitch plate. Clean the area with the brush or with the accessories. The dust and lint will be blown into the bobbin case...
... stitch plate. Replace the bobbin cover. Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of your machine. Remove the bobbin case by lifting it up and to remove any dust or lint built up the stitch plate. Clean the area with the brush or with the accessories. The dust and lint will be blown into the bobbin case...
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... not sew? The Seam has Uneven Stitches Is the thread tension correct? The Machine does not Feed or Feeds Irregularly Did you insert the needle properly? Needle Thread Breaks Did you thread the machine properly? Insert needle correctly, see page 19. Insert a new needle. Use needle system 130/705 H. Check how the machine is threaded. Change the needle to sewing position. The needle breaks? Are you insert the needle properly? Check bobbin winding. Is a correct needle used ? Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? Check how the machine is threaded. Are...
... not sew? The Seam has Uneven Stitches Is the thread tension correct? The Machine does not Feed or Feeds Irregularly Did you insert the needle properly? Needle Thread Breaks Did you thread the machine properly? Insert needle correctly, see page 19. Insert a new needle. Use needle system 130/705 H. Check how the machine is threaded. Change the needle to sewing position. The needle breaks? Are you insert the needle properly? Check bobbin winding. Is a correct needle used ? Has sewing lint collected between the feed dogs? Check how the machine is threaded. Are...