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Question posted by ardellaforsyth on January 29th, 2013

Need To Know How To Thread Machine

received from friend who lost instruction book don't know how to the thread goe's to needle

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Users Manual - English - Page 1

how to use and enjoy your ELECTRONIC Sewing Machine I

Users Manual - English - Page 2

...-mms,.u.uarAruml FOR INFORMATION OF THE FEATURES OF THIS SWING MACHINE,CALL TOLL FREE AT 1-800-284-HELP. IIMIIMJMMAr.I.IIMM.I.1,1 I'•MAII,Ari IIIIIrArIM AIMAIII.I.M.1.1.1111V.WIIVIIMJN,I,IMIIM.IJITIMNAVIIIM Ili ili 4 CAUTION Z 4 4 k4i WHEN CHANGING NEEDLE, BOBBIN OR LIGHT BULB, OR WHEN SEWING §4 MACHINE IS NOT IN USE, IT IS RECOMMENDED, THAT ELECTRICAL...

Users Manual - English - Page 3

CONTENTS 1 Knowing Your Sewing Machine 2 j3. Zigzag Stitching 21 PRINCIPAL PARTS 2 MACHINE COVER 3 ACCESSORIES 4 OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 5 Connecting plugs 5 Controlling sewing speed 5 ELECTRONIC DISPLAY AND PATTERN SELECTION 6 Pattern selector dial 6 Electronic display 6 VARIOUS CONTROLS 7 Stitch length knob 7 Stitch width knob 8 Needle position selector...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... Foot (Zigzag) 16. Feed Dog 20. Needle Position Selector 3. Upper Thread Tension Dial 10. Presser Foot Screw 15. Shuttle Hook 18. Needle Clamp Screw Pressure Adjuster 6. Sew-light Switch 7. Extension Table 9. Reverse Sewing Button - 2 - 12. Needle Plate (Zigzag) 17. Needle 21. Stitch Length Knob 2. Buttonhole Lever 8. Knowing Your Sewing Machine Principal Parts 0 ® 13 21 20...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... Socket 28. Place the foot controller on the machine bed. 3. For front side of machine with two hoDk buttons as illustrated. 4. Then for back side, button up at back of machine, insert two tabs into machine. 2. Lower the presser foot and press the spool pin into machine as illustrated. -3- Thread Guide and Bobbin Winder Disc 23.

Users Manual - English - Page 6

.... 1 set 3 pcs.) 1 pce.) 3 pcs. 1 pce. 1 pce. 2 pcs. 1 pce. 1 pce. -4- Accessories The following accessories are provided in the extension table of your sewing machine. Buttonhole Foot 3. Needle Pack (Regular Single Needle No. 14 (Twin Needle 7. Screw Driver (Large & Small) 11. For more details, see each page listed. 10 1. Zipper Foot 5. Darning Plate 9. See page 19 30...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

Various Controls 1,2,4 .104 112,1 14 .15 064 O81PEI 2111 PATTERN MESSAGE LCp.,:,2 I ll PATTERN • SELECTOR 2 1 2/ 0 I -

Users Manual - English - Page 10

...-tacking and reinforcement. -8- The "O" means straight stitch only. Do not move the selector while the needle is in the material. 2. Button sewing (page 32) 2. Do not move the knob while the needle is in the material. 2. To sew in forward direction. The numbers above the knob represent the width of material, select L or R so...

Users Manual - English - Page 12

... in the same manner as it goes against the needle stop. If thread is bent, place flat side of machine. Raise needle to thread twin needle are of needle should face toward you . Flat side of the same weight. NOTE FOR TWIN NEEDLE SEWING 1. Twin Needle /L Extra spool pin Your sewing machine is specially constructed for optional twin needle sewing by setting extra spool pin...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

... 1. Raise needle to its highest position. 2. NOTE: (A) 4 inches (10 cm) of thread should be drawn out and left under tension spring until thread enters into the notch at the top of bobbin case. 4. Pull 'and open fully to sew. Holding bobbin case latch with metal finger of case. (C) If bobbin case is in machine properly...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... elastic type materials with straight stitch. NOTE: In case of twin needle sewing, raise the needle at the turning point while the needle is needed. 6. Raise needle to the left. 3. Pull up lower thread by turning the balance wheel toward you and place both upper and lower thread to its highest position and lift presser foot. 2. Release Reverse...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

... used to sew again without changing the thread pulled out of the needle. Leave about 4 inches (10 cm) of threads between toes of the presser foot as tricot, crepes, knits, etc., we recommend that the thread take -up lever is also in the left side diagonally. 4. Let the machine do the work. This is needed. 1. However, in...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

...thread tension than straight stitching. Set Stitch Width Knob your desired width and commence sewing. 3. NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTER 2 1-4 (For SATIN STITCH knob isset atF) 1-5(Twin Needle sewing...removing work from machine. With Stitch Length Knob Set at 3) M Zigzag Single or Twin Needle According to "O" and set at "F" position sew 5-6 straight stitches ...

Users Manual - English - Page 28

... edge on a light material. 1. This work requires a little tighter upper thread tension than normal. 3. Edge of material. 2. If desired, trim around scallop with scissors to the Materials This' machine produces decorative stitch (Scallop) automatically. NOTE: If twin needle sewing is used as a decorative edging. 1. The "Scallop Stitch" may be used , set zigzag width dial...

Users Manual - English - Page 32

... 8. Buttonhole stitching is made in line. Holding the upper thread slightly, start the machine. 10. Note: 1 2 The maximum capability is 3 cm (1-1/6 inch) which is reached. 6 Buttonholes and Button Sewing tki Buttonholes PATTERN SELECTOR STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE PRESSURE ADJUSTER : 1 : F (Fine) - 2 (Coarse) : 3-5 : Buttonhole Foot Single : According to...

Users Manual - English - Page 34

... the presser foot and the material, making sure that needle enters holes in thread ends. - 32 - Remove from machine leave a long upper thread to be used to form a thread shank. 3. When removing work from machine. Wind this thread around stitching which will make button very secure. 4. With normal sewing needle sew in button properly. 4. BI I Fig. Set stitch width control...

Users Manual - English - Page 39

.... Place the work between embroidery hoops as firmly as possible. 5. Pull lower thread up through the work as per side instructions. 3. Secure with smaller finger. Monogramming and Embroidering, Using Embroidery Hoop PATTERN SELECTOR STITCH LENGTH STITCH WIDTH NEEDLE POSITION SELECTOR PRESSER FOOT NEEDLE OTHERS PRESSURE ADJUSTER : 2 Set at an even rate of speed. 2. Stitch...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... USED MORE OFTEN OIL EVERY DAY. After the machine has been oiled, remove thread and with presser foot up any excess oil. w to Oil Sewing Machine For smooth and silent operation the moving parts of the machine should be oiled periodically. (See diagram below.) OIL 1 to 2 DROPS TO THE POINTS MARKED OIL 3 to 4 DROPS TO...

Users Manual - English - Page 43

... THREAD BREAKS 1. Upper thread is too large for Better Sewing Check this list if you are having the following problems:. Upper thread tension is at 0. IF LOOPS FORM ON FABRIC 1. Thread tension is out of oil. 2. Wrong needle and thread for cloth being sewn are used. 7. IF MACHINE RUNS HEAVY OR NOISY 1. Machine is too tight. 2. Needle plate is loose. 3. Needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 45

... Fagoting stitch Gathering How to oil sewing machine LCD adjuster Lower (bobbin) thread Message key Monogramming and embroidering Needle Needle position selector Operating your sewing machine Over edgi ng Pattern selection Presser foot Pressure adjuster Principal parts Relative chart Repacking the machine Revese sewing button Satin stitching Scallop stitch Sew light Shell tack Stitch length knob...