Instruction book
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. NAMES OF PARTS Names of Parts ....................................................................................................................... 2 Extension Table ....................................................................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ............................................................................................................. 3 Carrying Handle ............................................
y t u i SECTION 1.
Extension Table • Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated, for “free-arm” sewing of cuffs and sleeves. The extension table can be used as accessory box. • Attaching the table Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW t q e Connecting Machine to Power Supply r CAUTION: Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. 1. Turn off the power switch q. 2. Insert the machine plug w into the machine socket e. 3. Insert the power supply plug r into the outlet t. 4. Turn on the power switch q to activate the power and sewing light.
Setting Spool Pins The spool pins are used for holding the spools of thread when feeding the thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down for storage. q Upper thread w Hole e Tangle q NOTE: When using thread which has tendency to tangle around a spool pin e, thread through the hole w of spool pin as shown. The hole should face the thread spool. w q e Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.
Changing Needles CAUTION: When changing needles, turn OFF the power switch. Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. x Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side away from you. When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up as far as it will go and tighten the clamp screw firmly with the screw driver.
Bobbin Winding • Removing bobbin case Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttle cover q by pushing down the embossed part on the cover. Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the handwheel toward you. q Shuttle cover w Bobbin case q To remove the bobbin case w from the shuttle, pull open the latch of the bobbin case. Pull the bobbin case straight out of the shuttle. 2 • Bobbin winding z Draw thread from the spool.
Bobbin winding (continued) b b Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it stops automatically. Return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread. • Inserting bobbin z Place a bobbin in the bobbin case, making sure the thread feeds clockwise from the bobbin. z x Draw the thread through the slot of the case. x c Continue to draw the thread under the tension spring q and through the opening. Pull out about 4˝ (10 cm) of thread.
Threading the Machine z • Threading the machine * Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. * Raise the presser foot lifter. * Place a spool on the spool pin, with thread coming off as shown. c x v b n z z Draw the end of thread around the upper thread guide. x x While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of the thread down around the check spring holder.
• Drawing up bobbin thread z Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. z x x Rotate the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, for one complete turn. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread up. c c Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10.0 to 15.0 cm) under and behind the presser foot.
Balancing Needle Thread Tension t z z Correct tension The thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric as illustrated. For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric.
Stitch Pattern Selector q Raise the needle above the fabric. Turn the dial to select the desired pattern. q Setting mark w Stitch selector w NOTE: To avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the needle is up and out of the fabric while selecting a stitch. Stitch Chart Panel Press down the mark on the stitch chart panel to open it. q Stitch chart panel q Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machines sew in backwards.
q w SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING e Straight Stitch 5 q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: 4 3 1 to 4 Zigzag foot 2 to 6 • Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (5/8˝ [1.6 cm] is most common). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back. Depress the foot control. Gently guide the fabric along a seam guide line letting the fabric feed naturally.
Seam Guide Lines The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position q and the guideline w. q The numbers in back are fractions of an inch. The lines are 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) apart, and are engraved at 3/8˝, 4/8˝, 5/8˝ and 6/8˝. The numbers in front are millimeters. The lines are 5 mm apart, and are engraved at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm. q Center needle position w Guide lines e Numbers w e Turning a Square Corner To turn a square corner 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) from the fabric edge.
q w Tricot Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: 5 4 8 Zigzag foot 1 to 4 3 This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam. Trim the seam allowance after sewing. Be careful not to cut the stitches.
q w Buttonhole e q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: 5 4 4 2 4 2 (BH) Sliding buttonhole foot 1 to 5 1 3 3 z Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking running toward you. x Move the slider (A) toward you so that the top mark (C) on the slider meets the start mark (B). Line up the markings on the foot with the top mark on the fabric. z x (A) (C) Note: The scale on the slider is engraved in centimeters.
q w Corded Buttonhole e q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: 5 4 4 2 4 2 (BH) Sliding buttonhole foot 1 to 5 1 3 3 z With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. q Spur x Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot until they clear the front end. c Hook the filler cord into the forks on the front of the foot to hold them tight. q v Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot.
q w Zipper Application e q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: 5 4 1 to 3 Zipper foot 3 to 6 3 Pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it under the foot. Smooth the threads toward the back and lower the foot. To sew the left side of the zipper, guide the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot and stitch through the garment and zipper tape. Turn the fabric and sew the other side of the zipper in the same way as you did the left side.
q w Free Hand Mending and Embroidery e q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: r Darning plate 1 to 7 None 2 to 6 r • Mending Place the darning plate. Remove the foot holder and presser foot. Center the hole in the fabric on an embroidery hoop, as shown. Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow speed. Move the fabric back and forth slowly until the darning area is covered. Turn the fabric a 1/4 turn (90°), and sew another layer of stitching over the first layer.
q w w [A] q Blind Hem Stitch e q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: z Fold up the hem and fold it back to from a 1/4˝ (0.4 to 0.7cm) allowance as illustrated. q Wrong side of the fabric w 1/4˝ (0.4 to 0.7 cm) [A]Fold hem under the fabric for lightweight fabrics. [B]On heavy weight fabrics tend to ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first.
q w SECTION 4. DECORATIVE STITCHES e Shell Tuck q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: e Thread tension: Use a lightweight fabric, such as tricot. Fold the fabric and stitch on the bias q. You may need to increase the needle thread tension slightly. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric. If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) apart. You can also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics in any direction.
q w Decorative Stitch Pattern e q Stitch pattern: 12 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot e Thread tension: 1 to 4 5 4 3 For a delicate appearance on fabric such as chiffon, use a single layer with a tear-away backing, if necessary.
SECTION 5. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Shuttle Race CAUTION: w Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine before dismantling the sewing machine. • To dismantle shuttle race unit: Raise the needle to its highest position and open the shuttle cover. Open the hinged latch of bobbin case and take it out of the machine. Open the shuttle race ring holders and remove the shuttle race ring. Remove the shuttle. * Clean the shuttle race with a brush and a soft dry cloth.
Sewing Light The sewing light is located behind the face plate. To change the bulb, take the face plate off the sewing machine by removing the cap and the setscrew. Unplug the power supply before changing the bulb. Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this manual. To remove .... Push and twist to the left. To replace .... Push and twist to the right. WARNING The bulb may be HOT. Protect your fingers when handling it.
Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. breaks. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly under the presser foot at the beginning of sewing. 6. The threads are not drawn to the rear after previous sewing. 7. The thread is too heavy, or too fine for the needle.
Printed in Thailand 310-800-XXX(ENG)
