Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
Names of Parts .................................................... 2
Detachable Extension Table................................. 3
Accessory Storage Compartment ........................ 4
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ................. 5
Foot Control ......................................................... 5
Sewing Light......................................................... 6
• To replace the light bulb ................................ 6
Pressure Dial........................................................ 6
To Raise or Drop the Feed Dog ........................... 6
To Remove and Attach Presser Foot ................... 7
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder ............... 7
Reverse Button .................................................... 7
Presser Foot Lifter................................................ 7
Changing Needle ................................................. 8
Choose Your Needle and Thread ......................... 8
Winding the Bobbin .............................................. 9
• Set the Spool................................................. 9
• Removing the Bobbin .................................... 9
• Winding the Bobbin ..................................... 10
• Inserting the Bobbin .................................... 11
Threading the Machine ...................................... 12
• Needle Threader ......................................... 13
• Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ................... 14
Adjust the Top Thread Tension........................... 15
• Choose the Correct Tension........................ 15
• Tension is too tight....................................... 15
• Tension is too loose ..................................... 15
Pattern Selector Dial .......................................... 16
Zigzag Width Control.......................................... 16
Stitch Length Control.......................................... 16
Infinite Needle Position ...................................... 16
Straight Stitching ................................................ 17
• Starting to Sew ............................................ 17
• Changing Sewing Direction ......................... 17
• Finishing Sewing ......................................... 17
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics .................................. 18
Seam Allowance Lines ....................................... 18
Turn a Square Corner ........................................ 18
Zigzag Stitching.................................................. 19
Overcasting ........................................................ 19
Overedge Stitch ................................................. 20
Tricot Stitch ........................................................ 20
Triple Strength Stitch .......................................... 21
Outline Stretch Stitch ......................................... 21
Sewing Buttons .................................................. 22
Automatic Buttonhole ................................... 23–25
• To Alter the Stitch Density ........................... 25
Corded Buttonhole ............................................. 26
Zipper Sewing .............................................. 27–28
• To Snap On the Zipper Foot ........................ 27
• Fabric Preparation....................................... 27
• To Sew................................................... 27–28
Rolled Hem ........................................................ 29
Blind Stitch Hemming ......................................... 30
Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns ........................ 31
Stretch Stitch Patterns ....................................... 31
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance ........................ 32
Smocking ........................................................... 32
Quilting ............................................................... 33
Pin Tucking......................................................... 33
Shell Tuck........................................................... 34
Fagoting ............................................................. 34
Appliqué ............................................................. 35
Patch Work......................................................... 35
Scallop Hems ..................................................... 36
Elastic Stitch....................................................... 36
Care of Your Machine......................................... 37
• Cleaning the Hook Race and
Feed Dog .................................................... 37
• Replacing the Bobbin Holder ...................... 37
Troubleshooting ........................................... 38–39