SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. DANGER -To reduce the risk of electrical shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. 2. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 3. Always unplug before checking and re-lamping.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take-up lever, needle or other moving parts. 2. Remember to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the cord when: Operation is completed. Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts. A power failure occurs during use. Maintaining the machine. Leaving the machine unattended. 3. Do not store anything on the foot controller. 4.
CONTENTS CONTENTS INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................1-2 CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................................................................3-4 ACCESSORIES...........................................................................................................................................
USEFUL SEWING TIPS ............................................................................................................................................47 Sewing corners...............................................................................................................................................47 Sewing on heavy fabric ..................................................................................................................................47 STITCHES SELECTING STITCHES.....
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 1. All purpose foot (RA) 2. Zipper foot (RB) 3. Button sewing foot (RC) 4. Gathering foot (RD) 5. 1/4" inch quilting foot (RE) 6. Quilting foot (RF) 7. Hemmer foot (RG) 8. Cording foot (RH) 9. Overcasting foot (RI) 10.Buttonhole foot (RJ) 11.Satin stitch foot (RK) 12.Open toe foot (RN) 13. Free motion darning foot (RL) 14.Free motion open toe darning foot (RX) 15.Blind hem foot (RM) 16. Edge/ quilting guide 17.Brush/ Seam ripper 18.Spool cap (Large)(2X) 19.Spool cap (Small)(2X) 20.
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE Bobbin thread guide LCD screen brightness control LCD screen Stitch pattern plate Spool pins Retractable thread guide Bobbin winder Presser foot pressure dial Bobbin winder switch and thread cutter Operation buttons Face plate Function buttons Tension dial Selection buttons Thread cutter Buttonhole lever Sewing speed controller Needle threader Needle plate Knee lifter slot Sewing table and accessory box Pattern adjustment dial Dr
FOOT CONTROL FOOT CONTROL With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug and the power supply cord into their appointed connectors on the sewing machine. Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing. Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine. By tapping the foot control one time will allow the needle to go up or down. Note: The setting of the sewing speed controller will limit the maximum speed of the machine when using the foot control.
OPERATION BUTTONS OPERATION BUTTONS Needle position button Auto-lock button Reverse button START/STOP button START/STOP button The machine will start running when the START/STOP button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will stitch slowly at the beginning of the sewing. The sewing speed can be controlled by the sewing speed controller. Note: The Reverse and START/STOP button functions will work at the same time even when foot control is connected.
Auto-lock button When the Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 45 and Group 3-C Patterns 01-02, 04, 18 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then will automatically stop. The LCD screen will display the figure " " until the locking stitches stop.
FUNCTION BUTTONS FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch width adjustment buttons FUNC selection button Key lock button Bobbin winding button Twin needle button Mirror image button Elongation button Stitch length adjustment buttons Stitch width adjustment buttons When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch width can be regulated by pressing the stitch width adjustment buttons.
Stitch length adjustment button When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons. For a shorter stitch, press the left side of the button "". For a longer stitch, press the right side of button "+". The stitch length can be adjusted between "0.0-5.0". Note: Certain stitches have a limited stitch length range.
Key lock button FUNC Press the " " button to lock the Function and Selection buttons. Press the " " button again to unlock. Lock buttons to prevent stitch settings from accidentally being changed. Attention: While the key lock button is locked the Function and Selection buttons cannot be operated. Bobbin winding button Put the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. Push the bobbin winder switch to the left. Press the " " button to wind the bobbin. The LED light will be on while the bobbin is winding.
Mirror image button Pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis by pressing the " " button except for patterns 30-49 from the Group 2-B Patterns. LED light will turn on. The machine will continue to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror image button is pressed again or the pattern is changed. Mirror imaging the pattern appears on the LCD screen. A - Normal B - Mirror imaged A B Twin needle button FUNC Patterns can be sewn in two parallel lines of the same stitch with the twin needle.
SELECTION BUTTONS SELECTION BUTTONS Direct pattern selection and number buttons Clear button Edit button Memory button Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection Press the numbered button to the right of the utility pattern shown when the mode button (FUNC) is set at the direct mode (1-A). Number buttons To select a pattern other than direct mode 1-A : Press the " " button and enter the number of pattern group (see page 11).
Memory button Press the " " button to enter the memory mode. Select up to 8 memories for storing combinations of characters and decorative stitches. Up to 20 patterns can be combined in each memory. Use the stitch width " + " and "" button to scroll through the pattern combination memorized. Press the " " button again to exit the memory mode. See page 82 for details. Note: Direct Patterns, Group 2-B patterns 27-49 and Group 3-C pattern 00 cannot be memorized.
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE Connecting the machine Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the machine is conforming to your electrical power. Place the machine on a stable table. 1. Connect the power cord to the machine by inserting the plug into the power supply connector. 2. Connect the power cord plug to the electrical outlet. 3.
TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF Turn on the machine Press the right side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine, the power switch is ON (" I ") . The lamp comes on when the machine is turn on. Turn off the machine When you are finished using the machine, turn it off. In addition, before transporting the machine to another location, be sure to turn it off. 1. Make sure the machine is not sewing. 2.
UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN Pattern Auto-lock Needle up position Single needle Mirror Group mode Bobbin winding Suggested presser foot and identification letters Pattern Stitch length Tension Needle position Reverse Twin needle Needle down position Group mode Auto-stop Pattern number Sound on Pattern Stitch length Tension Stitch width Alphabet Needle up position Single needle Group mode Auto-stop Suggested presser foot and identification letters Alphabet numb
Elongation Mirror Auto-stop Bobbin winding Pattern Pattern number Magnification Single needle Sound on Tension Needle up position Stitch width Stitch length Suggested presser foot and identification letters Memory Memory number Number of current pattern Pattern to edit Total number of patterns Mirror Stitch width Sound on Needle up position Stitch length Auto-stop LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The LCD screen brightness control dial is located at the left of LCD
WINDING THE BOBBIN WINDING THE BOBBIN Note: Due to the independent bobbin winder motor, you can wind the bobbin during sewing. Follow the steps for "Winding The Bobbin" except place the thread for the bobbin through the thread guide opening not in use being careful not to tangle thread. 3 2 1 4 5 12 6 7 8 Bobbin winding 1. Place the spool of thread and spool cap onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, use the small spool cap.
3. Place the thread through the thread guide above the spool of thread from back to front. 3 4. Place the thread through the appropriate thread guide opening for the spool pin that is being used. 4 5. Pass the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder tension discs as illustrated. 5 6. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the bobbin as illustrated and place the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft. 6 7.
8. Press the bobbin winding button. 8 9. When the bobbin winder switch is pushed to the left and bobbin winder button is pressed, the LCD screen will display the animation of the bobbin winding. 9 Note: When the bobbin winder button is pushed without pushing the bobbin winder switch to the left, the following screen is displayed for a few seconds. 10.After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin. Continue winding the bobbin until it is full.
INSERTING THE BOBBIN INSERTING THE BOBBIN Attention: Turn power switch OFF ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin. Press the needle position button to raise the needle before inserting or removing the bobbin. 1. Open the hinged cover. 1 2. It is important to be sure that the bobbin is turning in a clockwise direction (arrow). 2 3. Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that the bobbin turns in a clockwise direction. 3 4.
INSERTING THE BOBBIN INSERTING THE BOBBIN 5. Pull the bobbin thread through the metal hook using a clockwise motion. 5 6. Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch. Insert the bobbin case fully into the shuttle race and release the latch. 6 7. Close the hinged cover.
UPPER THREADING UPPER THREADING 2 1 4 3 5 7 6 8 9 10 Note: It is important to thread the machine correctly. Improper threading could result in several sewing problems. Before threading the machine, raise the needle to its highest point and raise the presser foot to release the tension discs. 1 1. Slide the spool of thread onto the spool pin so the thread unwinds clockwise from the thread spool. Then position the spool cap on the spool pin to secure the spool of thread. 2.
3. Place the thread through the appropriate thread guide opening for the spool pin that is being used. 3 4. Guide the thread into the pre-tension thread guide pulling the thread through the pretension spring as illustrated. 4 5. Pull the thread downward from the thread guide. 5 6. Draw the thread down through the right slot and around the tension dial from the right to left. Pull the thread up to insert it between the tension disks and under the wire loop of the check spring. 6 7.
8. Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide and then through the thread guide above the needle. 8 9. Insert the end of the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back or use the needle threader to thread the needle. ( See next page for needle threader instructions.) 9 10.Place the thread under the foot and pull out approximately 15 cm (6 inches) of thread to the back of the machine.
Using the needle threader Attention: Turn power switch to the OFF position ("O"). Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. 1. Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right. 1 2. Pivot the needle threader into the threading position so the hook pin passes through the needle eye. 2 3. Pass the thread in front of the needle to catch the hook of the threader. 3 4.
Using the net If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a net to the spool before using. * Cut the net to match the size of the spool.
Raising up the lower thread 1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 1 2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop. 2 3. Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot.
CUTTING THE THREAD CUTTING THE THREAD Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left side of the face cover and cut using the thread cutter. The threads are cut at the proper length to start the next seam. REPLACING THE NEEDLE REPLACING THE NEEDLE Attention: Turn power switch to OFF. ("O") when replacing the needle ! Change the needle regularly, A bent or damaged needle can cause skipped stitches, damage fabric, and break while sewing.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Attaching the presser foot holder Attention: Turn power switch to OFF ("O") when carrying out any of the following operations! a Raise the presser foot bar (a). Position the presser foot holder (b) in place and attach as illustrated. b Attaching the presser foot a b d c Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the notch (c) is directly above the pin (d). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (e) will engage automatically.
Type of presser foot chart (double needle is being suggested for certain stitches for more creativity) PRESSER FOOT RA All purpose foot with PDQ APPLICATION NEEDLE PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION Satin stitch sewing, Decorative stitching. General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc.
Two-step presser foot lifter 1. The presser foot lever raises and lowers your presser foot. 1 2. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work.
® ® PRECISION PRECISIONDUAL-FEED DUAL-FEEDQUILTING QUILTING(PDQ (PDQ) ) The PDQ system feeds fabric from the top and bottom simultaneously to ensure matching of checked, striped or plaid fabrics. When sewing light or difficult materials such as silk or rayon fabrics, the PDQ system prevents seam puckering. To engage the PDQ system Raise the presser foot. Lower the PDQ mechanism slowly.
To disengage the PDQ system Raise the presser foot. Pull down the PDQ mechanism and swing it to the rear to disengage. Push the PDQ mechanism up. Fabric positioning Place fabric flat on top of needle plate and position the fabric under presser foot. While holding the thread tails with left hand turn handwheel with right hand to insert the needle into the fabric. Lower the presser foot and make 3-4 stitches. Place hands on each side of the presser foot and gently guide the fabric while sewing.
PATTERN CHART PATTERN CHART On the chart below the portion marked in gold shows a single unit of each pattern.
Group 4-D Patterns-79 Alphabets 38
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11 (70-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester. 12-14 (80-90) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.
THREAD TENSION THREAD TENSION Tight Loose - Basic thread tension setting: "4" - To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics. - 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5" ("4" is basic setting).
LENGTH LENGTH& &WIDTH WIDTHADJUSTING ADJUSTING Stitch width adjusting For a narrower stitch, press the left side of the button "". For a wider stitch, press the right side of button "+". The stitch width can be adjusted between "0.0-8.0". Certain stitches have a limited stitch width. (See "Stitch reference chart " on page 93.) Stitch length adjusting For a shorter stitch, press the left side of the button "". For a longer stitch, press the right side of button "+".
PATTERN PATTERNBALANCE BALANCEADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT If the decorative stitch patterns, numbers or manual buttonhole stitch are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the pattern adjustment dial. Use a coin to turn the dial slightly towards the "+" or "". The pattern adjustment dial normally should be in the horizontal position. Adjusting distorted stretch stitch patterns A. When Patterns are too compressed, correct by turning the dial in the direction of "". B. Correct setting. C.
PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT The presser foot pressure dial is on the top of the face plate. The presser foot pressure of the machine has been preset and usually requires no particular readjustment. The foot pressure dial should be set near "1" for regular sewing. Adjust the pressure between "0" and "2" for heavyweight or thicker fabrics. Set the pressure between "1" and "2" for lightweight or fine fabrics and applique stitching.
USEFUL FUNCTIONS USEFUL FUNCTIONS Reverse Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam. Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches. The machine will sew forward when the button is released. Free arm sewing Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.
Installing the extension table 1. Take out the extension table and seven extension table feet from the packaging. Remove the screws from each of the feet with the large slotted screwdriver. Place one of the feet under one of the holes in the extension table and tighten the top screw with the large slotted screwdriver. Repeat for the remaining feet. 1 2. Pull the sewing table and accessory box off by sliding it to the left. 2 3. Keeping the extension table level, slide it up against the sewing machine.
To raise or drop the feed dogs With the sewing table off the machine, the feed dog adjustment lever is located at the base of the free-arm in the front of the machine. Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower the feed dog, for example during button sewing. If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the " " (a) in order to raise the feed dogs. a b a Note: Turn the handwheel one complete cycle to return the feed dog to the raised position.
USEFUL SEWING TIPS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Sewing corners 3 5 2 1 4 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. 2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/down button till needle is in down position. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. 5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.
SELECTING STITCHES SELECTING STITCHES Using the selection buttons Ten of the most frequently used utility stitches can quickly be selected with the selection buttons. Select the desired stitch from those shown on the stitch pattern plate. When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch (center needle position) is automatically selected. 1. Determine the stitch that you wish to use. * Refer to Pattern Chart on page 37. 2. Determine which presser foot should be used with the selected stitch.
BASIC STITCHING BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches and needle position RA Changing the needle position This setting can be applied only to patterns 1-4 from Group 1-A, Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 27-29, Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18 and Group 4-D Pattern 50. The pre-set position is "4.0", center position. When you press the "" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the left. When you press the "+" stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the right.
Stretch stitch RA Straight stretch stitch Stretch stitches assure you of a stitch that is strong and flexible and will give with the fabric without breaking. The flexibility of the straight stretch stitch makes it ideal for seaming heavy, knit or easy to ravel fabrics. These stitches can also be used as a bold, decorative top stitch. Straight stitch 04 08 05 Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams.
BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH 2.5~6.0 RM 1.0~5.0 5mm 5mm RM 3.5~6.0 1.0~3.0 16: Blind hem/ lingerie for firm fabrics 19: Blind hem for stretch fabrics 20: Blind hem for stretch fabrics Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first. 1 Wrong side 1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side facing up. Wrong side Overcasting stitches a b 2 3 2. Attach the blind hem foot. Place the fabric under the foot.
OVERCASTING STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES Using the overcasting foot RI 5.0~7.0 2.0~3.0 2 1. Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot. 2. Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot. Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with group 2-B patterns 06 and 09 only and do not set the stitch width narrower than "5.0". It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and width.
ZIPPER INSERTION ZIPPER INSERTION 4.0 RB Attention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing with the centered needle position straight stitch only. It is possible that the needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns. 1.5~3.0 Inserting a centered zipper 1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 3 mm (1/8") 2. Press open the seam allowance. Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line. Baste the zipper tape. 1 2 3.
ZIPPER INSERTION ZIPPER INSERTION Inserting a side zipper 1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 3 mm (1/8") 2. Fold the garment back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form a 3mm (1/8 inch) fold. 1 2 3. Attach the zipper foot. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the left side of the zipper. 4.
BUTTON SEWING BUTTON SEWING RC 2.5~4.5 1. Select the pattern 43 from the Group 2-B Patterns to get the button sewing stitch. Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot "RC" and lower feed dogs. 1 3 2.5~4.5 2. Position the fabric under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the presser foot lever. 3. Adjust the stitch width to "2.5-4.5" according to the distance between the two holes of the button. 4.
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING BUTTONHOLE STITCHING Making a one-step buttonhole Recommended 3.0~7.0 0.3~1.0 30 : For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts made from thin or medium fabric. 31: For thin or medium fabric. 32 : For thin or medium fabric. 2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 33 : For horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics. 34: For suits or overcoats. RJ 5.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 2.5~7.0 0.3~3.0 2.5~7.0 1.0~3.0 3.5~7.0 2.0~3.0 35: For jeans or trousers. 36: For thick coats. 37: For bound button holes.
3. Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density. Position the fabric under the presser foot with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the center line on the buttonhole foot. 3 4. Pull the buttonhole lever all the way down and position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 6 6. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. 7. Raise the presser foot and cut thread. To restart the same buttonhole at the beginning, raise the presser foot to return to the starting position. After sewing the buttonholes, raise the buttonhole lever all the way up to its original position for other sewing.
Note: If the buttonhole lever is in the down position and a stitch other than a buttonhole is selected an animated warning message to raise the lever will appear on the LCD screen when the START/STOP button or foot control is pressed. 8. Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any buttonhole stitches on either side. Use a pin as a stopper at the bartack to prevent the stitching from being cut.
BAR TACK STITCH BAR TACK STITCH 1.0~3.0 0.4~1.0 1. Select pattern 44 from the Group 2-B Patterns to get the bar tack stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. 1 2. Extend the button guide plate and set to the desire bartack length. Adjust the stitch width and stitch length to personalize the stitches. 2 3. Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening, and then lower the presser foot lever. 2mm Starting point 3 4.
RK 1.0~3.0 0.4~1.0 1. Select pattern 45 from the Group 2-B Patterns to get the bar tack stitch. The stitch width and stitch length can be adjusted. Change to the satin stitch presser foot "RK". 1 2. Position the needle at the top edge of the pocket opening. Starting point 2 3. Press the START/STOP button or push on the foot control to start sewing. When the bar tack has reached the desired length push the Auto-lock button. Machine will sew locking stitches and stop. 3 4.
EYELET STITCH EYELET STITCH 40: Select for sewing eyelets on belts, etc. 41: Select for sewing eyelets on belts, etc. RK 5.0 ~8.0 1. Select pattern 40 or 41 from Group 2-B Patterns to get the eyelet stitch. Attach the satin stitch presser foot "RK". 1 2. Press the "" or "+" stitch width adjustment button to select the eyelet size. Size of eyelet. A. 8.0mm (5/16 inch). B. 7.0mm (1/4 inch). C. 6.0mm (15/64 inch). D. 5.0mm (3/16 inch). 2 3.
DARNING STITCH DARNING STITCH 3.5~8.0 1.0~2.0 1. Select pattern 46, 47 or 48 from Group 2-B Patterns to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot "RJ". 1 2. Baste the upper fabric and the reinforcement fabric together. Select the width of the pattern by using the stitch width button. Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear. Determine the desired length of the darning then extend the button guide plate on the buttonhole foot "RJ" to the desired length. 2 3.
5. Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot. Pull down the buttonhole lever and position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing. Note: When you start to sew darning pattern before the buttonhole lever is lowered, LCD screen will show the animated warning message to remind you to lower the buttonhole lever. 5 6. Darning stitches are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown.
NARROW HEMMING NARROW HEMMING RG 4.0 1.5~3.0 1. Fold the edge of the fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric. 1 2. Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot. Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of hemmer foot. Adjust the fabric back until the fold forms a scroll shape. 2 3.
QUILTING QUILTING Using the straight stitch needle plate The straight stitch needle plate and 1/4 inch quilting foot "RE" provide the best possible support and guiding of the fabric during stitch formation. (For example: when patchwoking) When using the straight stitch needle plate, the needle must always be in center position. Group 1A Pattern 1 is the only stitch pattern that can be used with the straight stitch needle plate.
Decorative patchwork stitching RK Place the two pieces of fabric with the right sides together and sew with the straight stitch. Open the seam allowances and press it flat. On the right side of the joined pieces of fabric place the center of the presser foot on the seam line and sew over the seam with decorative stitching.
Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming RL 3.5~5.0 RX Move the drop feed lever to " feed dogs. " to lower the a b a a a c 1 b b b c 2 1. Remove the presser foot holder, and attach the free motion darning foot by positioning the lever (a) behind the needle clamp screw (b). Hold the free motion darning foot in place and tighten screw (c). 2. Remove the presser foot holder, and attach the free motion open toe darning foot by positioning the pin (a) above the needle clamp screw (b).
Free motion embroidery Mark the design to be embroidered on the fabric with wash-out marker. Place fabric and stabilizer in an embroidery hoop. Raise the needle to its highest position and slide the hoop under the needle. Lower the presser foot lever. Hold the needle thread in the left hand; turn the handwheel toward you to bring the bobbin thread above the fabric surface. While holding both threads firmly, take three to five straight stitches in one spot.
ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE 4.0 RF 1.0~3.0 Use the edge/quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced. Insert the bar of the edge/quilting guide into the slot at the rear of the presser foot holder as illustrated. Adjust the bar of the edge/quilting guide to the width from the needle that you desire. Sew the first row of stitching then move the fabric over placing the bar over the previous line of stitching.
CORDING CORDING Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording. Single cording RH Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord in the center groove of the cording foot from the right side opening. Pull the cord about 5cm (2 inches) behind the foot.
FAGOTING FAGOTING RA 1. Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet. Thin paper Basting 1 2. Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin sewing. 3. After sewing, remove the paper.
GATHERING GATHERING RD 1.0 4.5 Gather one layer of fabric or gather one layer and attach it to a flat fabric piece at the same time using the gathering foot. This foot gathers light to medium weight fabrics particularly well. It is usually necessary to use other sewing techniques to gather heavier fabrics. 1. Remove the presser foot holder and attach the gathering foot. For "Changing the presser foot" see page 32. 2.
RD 1.0 4.5 Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot on the bottom. When using the slot, you can gather the bottom layer of the fabric while attaching it to a flat top layer, such as the waistband on a dress bodice. 1. Remove the presser foot holder and attach gathering foot. 2. Place the fabric to be gathered with right side up under the foot. 3. Place top layer of the fabric right side down in the slot. 4. Guide the two layers as illustrated.
SATIN STITCH SEWING SATIN STITCH SEWING 06 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 RK 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 See Stitch Reference Chart on page 93 for stitch length and stitch width ranges. Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches.
SCALLOP SCALLOPSTITCH STITCH Scallop hem RK 1. Place the fabric right sides together and sew along the edge. 2. Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an allowance of 3mm (1/8 inch) for seaming. Notch the allowance. Wrong side of fabric 2 1 3. Turn the fabric over and push out the curved seam to the surface and press flat with iron. 3 Scallop edging RK 1. Place the fabric wrong sides together and stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
SMOCKING SMOCKING RA RK 1. Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be smocked. 1 2. Knot the threads at the beginning of the stitching. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. Secure the threads at end of the stitching. 2 3. Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams. 3 4. Pull out the gathering straight stitches.
THE THETWIN TWINNEEDLE NEEDLE * Twin needle is not included with the machine. 2.0~6.0 RA With a twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch using two different threads; however make sure that the two threads are of the same weight and quality for balanced stitching. The needle distance of the twin needle can not exceed 5.0mm. If using a 5.0mm twin needle it is recommended to only use with the straight stitch patterns. 2.0mm twin needle is recommended for use with decorative patterns.
4. Be sure to thread each needle thread path separately. 4 FUNC 5. Select a stitch pattern. Except patterns 27-49 from group 2-B, other patterns can be used with a twin needle. Press the twin needle button, the LED light will turn on, and the machine automatically reduces the maximum width for twin needle sewing by 2mm. 5 6. The LCD screen will display the twin needle "......" symbol. Each time a different stitch is selected, touch the twin needle button for twin needle sewing. 6 7.
ELONGATION ELONGATION RK 2.5~8.0 0.3~1.0 1. The stitch can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the elongation button. FUNC 1 2. The elongation icon appears on the LCD screen with the elongated image of the selected pattern. 2 3. Press the elongation button to lengthen the pattern up to 5 times its original size. Changing the width or length adds to the variety of patterns. Note: Original stitch density remains the same after the pattern is elongated.
MIRROR MIRRORIMAGE IMAGE Note: - Patterns 30-49 from Group 2-B Patterns cannot be mirror imaged. - Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns. 1. Press Func and Group 4-D, then select pattern 11. 1 2. Press the mirror image button. 2 3. The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging of the pattern appears. 3 A. Normal pattern sewing. B. Mirror pattern sewing.
MEMORY FUNCTION MEMORY FUNCTION Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be used often. Note: - Multiple patterns selecting from groups 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-A, 6-A can be combined and sewn together. - Direct Patterns, Group 2-B patterns 27-49 and Group 3-C pattern 00 cannot be entered into memory.
6. Press the desired pattern number. (e.g. 82) (Upper left corner of LCD shows the number of the memory opened- e.g. M2.) 6 7. The selected pattern displays on the LCD screen and the cursor moves to the second position. 7 8. Repeat step 5~7 for more patterns to be stored in the memory. Note: Directly below the memory number is the cursor position in the entire memory pocket. Illustration shows th the cursor in the 3 pattern position; and 2 patterns have been entered. 8 9.
Editing patterns 1. Press the " " button and the number of the memory you wish to edit. Press the stitch width adjustment button to move the cursor to the pattern you wish to edit. 1 2. Press the " " button to edit the pattern. The stitch length, stitch width, elongation, mirror imaging and auto-lock of the patterns can be adjusted. 2 3. Press the " " button when selected pattern has been edited in order to return to the browse status. This will allow additional patterns to be edited if so desired. 3 4.
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern 1. Press the " " button to enter the memory mode and then input the number of the memory when the cursor start flashing. 1 2. Input the number of the memory you wish to recall or sew. (e.g. 2) 2 3. The LCD screen containing the various types of saved stitches will open. 3 4. Press on the foot control or press the START/STOP button to start the sewing machine. 4 5. The cursor on the LCD screen will move along with the sequential pattern while sewing.
WARNING FUNCTIONS WARNING FUNCTIONS Warning animation message display Presser foot is not lowered The START/STOP button or reverse button was pressed while the presser foot was in the "UP" position. Lower presser foot lever. BH lever is not lowered The buttonhole or darning stitch was selected and the START/STOP button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised. To sew a button hole or darning stitch, lower the buttonhole lever.
Instruction animation message display Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left. This message appears when the bobbin winding button is pressed without pushing the bobbin winder stopper to the left. To wind a bobbin, push the bobbin winder stopper to the left and press the bobbin winder button again. Press the bobbin winding button. Push the bobbin winder stopper to left and this message will show the next step to wind a bobbin. Press the bobbin winding button to continue.
Warning beeping sound - When operating correctly: 1 beep. When the memory is full with 20 units of pattern: 3-short beeps. When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps. When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 8 seconds short beeps. This means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the handwheel can't move. Please look through the "Trouble shooting" on pages 91/92 to find the solution. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the LCD screen Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the LCD screen and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the sewing machine surface If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface.
2. Open the hinged cover. 2 3. Remove the bobbin. 3 4. Remove the needle, presser foot, and presser foot holder. Remove the screws holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. 4 5. Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth. 5 6. Apply a drop of oil (every 15 to 20 hours of operation) to the hook as shown in the illustration.
TROUBLE TROUBLESHOOTING SHOOTING Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized Baby Lock retailer. Problem Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stitches Seams gather or pucker Cause Correction Reference 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. 1.Rethread the machine. page 25 2.The thread tension is too tight. 2.Reduce the thread tension to a lower number.
Problem Cause Correction 1.The needle thread tension is too tight. Seam puckering Patterns are distorted The machine jams 1.Loosen the thread tension. page 25 3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric 3.Choose a needle to match the thread and fabric. being sewn. page 39 4.The stitch length is too long for the fabric. 4.Change the stitch length. page 41 5.The presser foot pressure is not correctly 5.Adjust the presser foot pressure. adjusted. page 43 1.The correct presser foot is not used. 1.
STITCH REFERENCE CHART STITCH REFERENCE CHART Group 1-A Pattern " Stitch Pattern Utility stitches Buttonhole stitches Width (mm) "-10 Length (mm) Auto Manual Presser Foot Functions Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Presser Twin needle Memory foot Auto Manual 1 4.0 0.0~8.0 2.0 0.0~5.0 RA RA 2 8.0 0.0~8.0 3.0 0.0~5.0 RA RA 3 4.0 0.0~8.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 RA RA 4 4.0 1.0~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 RA RA 5 6.0 0.0~8.0 3.0 0.0~5.0 RA RA 6 6.0 0.0~8.0 1.0 0.3~5.0 RA RA 7 6.0 4.
Stitch Pattern Utility stitches Tie-off straight stitch Piecing straight stitch Basting stitch Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Auto Foot Manual Functions Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Presser Twin needle Memory foot Auto Manual 22 6.0 2.5~8.0 1.5 1.0~5.0 RA RA 23 4.0 2.5~8.0 1.0 1.0~5.0 RA RA 24 4.0 2.5~8.0 2.0 1.0~5.0 RA RA 25 6.0 2.5~8.0 2.0 1.5~3.0 RA RA 26 4.0 3.5~8.0 3.0 2.0~3.0 RA RA 27 4.0 0.0~8.0 2.0 1.0~5.0 RA RA 28 4.0 0.0~8.0 2.0 1.0~5.
Stitch Pattern Satin stitches Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Manual Functions Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Presser Twin needle Memory foot Manual 63 8.0 3.0~8.0 0.5 0.0~1.0 RK RK 64 8.0 3.0~8.0 0.5 0.0~1.0 RK RK 65 8.0 3.0~8.0 0.5 0.0~1.0 RK RK 66 8.0 3.0~8.0 0.5 0.0~1.0 RK RK 67 8.0 3.0~8.0 0.5 0.0~1.0 RK RK 68 8.0 3.0~8.0 0.5 0.0~1.0 RK RK 69 8.0 3.0~8.0 0.5 0.0~1.0 RK RK 70 8.0 3.0~8.0 0.5 0.0~1.0 RK RK 71 8.0 3.0~8.0 0.5 0.2~1.
Group 3-C Pattern " Stitch Pattern Quilt stitches Width (mm) "-25 Length (mm) Presser Auto Foot Manual Functions Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Presser Twin needle Memory foot Auto Manual 00 4.0 0.0~8.0 2.5 1.0~5.0 RA RA 01 4.0 0.0~8.0 2.0 1.0~5.0 RA RA 02 7.8 0.0~8.0 2.0 1.0~5.0 RA RA 03 6.0 4.5~8.0 1.0 1.0~2.5 RA RA 04 1.8 0.0~8.0 2.0 1.0~5.0 RA RA 05 2.5 2.0~8.0 2.5 2.5~5.0 RA RA 06 2.5 2.0~8.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 RA RA 07 2.0 1.5~8.0 2.0 1.0~5.
Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Auto Manual Length (mm) Presser Auto Foot Manual Functions Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Presser Twin needle Memory foot 07 7.0 3.5~8.0 3.0 1.5~3.0 RA RA 08 7.0 3.5~8.0 3.0 1.5~3.0 RK RK 09 7.0 4.0~8.0 3.0 2.0~3.0 RK RK 10 7.0 4.5~8.0 2.5 2.0~3.0 RK RK 11 7.0 3.5~8.0 2.0 1.5~3.0 RK RK 12 7.0 3.5~8.0 2.0 1.5~3.0 RA RA 13 7.0 4.5~8.0 3.0 2.5~3.0 RK RK 14 7.0 4.5~8.0 3.0 2.5~3.0 RK RK 15 8.0 5.0~8.0 3.0 2.5~3.
Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Manual Functions Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Mirror Presser Twin needle Memory foot Manual 48 5.0 3.5~8.0 3.0 1.5~3.0 RK RK 49 8.0 3.5~8.0 3.0 1.5~3.0 RK RK 50 4.0 0.0~8.0 3.0 2.0~3.0 RA RA 51 7.0 3.5~8.0 2.0 1.5~3.0 RA RA 52 7.0 3.5~8.0 2.0 1.5~3.0 RA RA 53 7.0 3.0~8.0 2.0 1.5~3.0 RA RA 54 7.0 3.0~8.0 2.0 1.5~3.0 RA RA 55 8.0 5.0~8.0 3.0 2.0~3.0 RK RK 56 8.0 5.0~8.0 3.0 2.0~3.0 RK RK 57 7.0 5.0~8.0 1.5 1.
Block style group " Stitch Pattern " patterns-78 Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Auto Manual Auto Manual Foot 01 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 02 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 03 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 04 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 05 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 06 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 07 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 08 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 09 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 10 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 11 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 12 8.
Stitch Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Auto Manual Auto Manual Foot 40 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 41 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 42 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 43 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 44 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 45 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 46 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 47 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 48 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 49 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 50 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 51 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 52 8.
Script style group " Stitch Pattern " patterns-78 Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Auto Manual Auto Manual Foot 01 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 02 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 03 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 04 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 05 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 06 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 07 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 08 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 09 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 10 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 11 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 12 8.
Stitch Pattern Script style Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Auto Manual Auto Manual Foot 40 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 41 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 42 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 43 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 44 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 45 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 46 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 47 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 48 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 49 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 50 8.0 6.0,8.0 --- ------ RK 51 8.0 6.0,8.
021R1A0101(D)( ) Aug/09 baby lock BLQ2-PL(RT)
