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 this sewing machine.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS Names of parts ................................................................. 2 Standard accessories ...................................................... 3 Adjust the needle thread tension for a zigzag stitch ....... • Correct tension ...................................................... • Tension is too tight ................................................. • Tension is too loose ............................................... SECTION II.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Eyelet ............................................................................. 34 • To sew ................................................................... 34 Zipper sewing ........................................................... 35–36 • Attaching the zipper foot ........................................ 35 • Fabric preparation ................................................. 35 • To sew ............................................................. 35–36 Darning stitch ........
SECTION I.
Standard accessories q q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 Bobbin Spool pin felt Assorted needle set Additional spool pin Straight stitch foot Zigzag foot (set on the machine) Satin stitch foot Zipper foot Automatic buttonhole foot Overedge foot Blind hem foot Darning foot 1/4˝ seam foot Walking foot Quilter Seam ripper/Buttonhole opener Large screwdriver Lint brush Large spool holder Small spool holder Spool stand Foot control y !1 !6 @1 3 w u e i !2 o !3 !7 @2 r !0
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting machine to power supply q Foot control plug w Machine plug e Power supply plug r Power switch t Power supply cord y Foot control Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. r 1. Turn off the power switch r. 2. Insert the foot control plug q, machine plug w into the machine. 3. Insert the power supply plug e into the outlet. 4. Turn on the power switch r.
Speed control lever Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control lever according to your sewing needs. To increase sewing speed, slide the lever to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.
Machine operating buttons (continued) t t Cursor keys y Mode key u Stitch width selection key i Stitch length selection key u t Cursor keys t Cursor keys Use these keys to check and correct pattern combinations before sewing. For editing, use these keys to select editing position. y Mode key y Mode key When the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern selection is set automatically. Press the mode key to change the mode.
Machine operating buttons (continued) o Memory key !0 Clear key !1 Function touchpad !1 o o Memory key o Memory key The memory key will memorize your pattern selection. Press the memory key after you selected your stitch pattern. (You can program up to 50 patterns in memory.) * The following patterns cannot be memorized. MEM * The machine cannot memorize stitch patterns in mode 1. Use mode 2 or 3 to memorize the stitch patterns.
Pattern selection and screen indication You can select these patterns directly by pressing the pattern keys. The following patterns can be selected simply by pressing the pattern keys. z z When the power switch is turned on, the mode 1 is set automatically. x Press pattern key 4. c The display shows following information: q Stitch pattern: w Presser foot: e Stitch width: r Stitch length: t Mode: x 04 A: Zigzag foot 5.0 2.
Language selection z q Power switch w Memory key e English r French t Spanish z Turn on the power switch q while pressing the memory key w. MEM q w e x You can select the language (English, Spanish or French) by pressing the key or number keys. x r t c Press the memory key w to set the language.
Presser foot lifter q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position w for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot. e w w e q Thread cutter q Thread cutter q You do not need a pair of scissors to cut the thread after sewing. Simply use the built-in thread cutter.
Changing needle q Needle clamp screw w Needle clamp z Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw q by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp w. x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w with the flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp w, push it up as far as it goes.
Selecting Thread and Needles For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90. A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will no be marred. Heavy fabrics requires a needle large enough to the fabric without fraying the needle thread. Always test the needle size on a small pierce of fabric which will be used for actual sewing. In general, use same thread for needle and bobbin. When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle.
Bobbin winding • Removing the bobbin q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate q Gently slide the hook cover plate release button q to the right and remove the cover plate w. Lift out the bobbin. w w • Horizontal spool pin q Spool pin w Large spool holder e Small spool holder r Spool stand q e Lift up the spool pin q. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder w, and press it firmly against the spool of thread.
• Winding the bobbin z Draw the thread from the spool. x Guide the thread around the thread guide. c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. v Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. b Push the bobbin to the right. n With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control. Stop the machine when it has made a few turns, and then cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin. m Depress the foot control again.
• Inserting the bobbin q End of thread w Notch e Notch r Threading diagram z z Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. q x Guide the thread into the first notch w on the front side of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spring blades. x w c Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the second notch e. Pull out about 6˝ (15 cm) of thread. c e v Attach the hook cover plate.
Threading the machine z • Threading the machine q Up/down needle position button w Spool * Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. * Raise the presser foot lifter. * Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming off as shown. w c z Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide. x While holding the thread near the spool w, 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 Press the up/down needle position button q twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. q Up/down needle position button x c Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and behind the presser foot.
• Tension is too loose q Needle thread (Top thread) w Bobbin thread (Bottom thread) e To tighten tension r Right side (Top side) of fabric t Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric t r q The bobbin thread lays flat on the wrong side of the fabric, because there is not enough needle thread tension to draw the bobbin thread up into the fabric. Turn the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension.
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING q w e r Straight stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: r Presser foot: 01 or 11 2 to 6 Zigzag foot: A Straight stitch foot: H NOTE: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to use the center needle position. Otherwise the needle may strike the presser foot and possibly break. • 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).
Using the seam guides on the needle plate q w q Needle drop position w Edge of fabric e Needle plate guide line e The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam width. The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the edge of the fabric. The lines are 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) apart, and engraved at 3/8˝, 4/8˝, 5/8˝ and 6/8˝. The lines in millimeters are 5 mm apart, and are engraved at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.
Sewing on heavy fabrics q Fabric w Black button The black button w on foot A will lock the foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of seams and helps when sewing many layers of fabric such as sewing over welt seams when hemming jeans. When you reach the point of an increased thickness, lower the needle and raise the presser foot.
To drop or raise the feed dog The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine. q To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated. w To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you. Feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
Quilting with walking foot z The walking foot is effective in preventing the fabric (light materials, knits, real and imitation leather etc.) from slipping or puckering, because it sandwiches the material between the upper and the lower feed dog on the machine. The quilting bar can also be attached on the walking foot to make it easier to sew evenly spaced parallel rows of stitches.
Automatic reverse stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: r Presser foot: t Reverse stitch button q w e r 02 2 to 6 Zigzag foot: A Straight stitch foot: H t This reverse stitch can be used for securing, mending or reinforcement stitches. At the end of seams, press the reverse stitch button t once, so that the machine will sew an auto-lock stitch immediately and stop automatically. NOTE: When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to use the center needle position.
Auto-lock stitch q w e r q w e r q Stitch pattern: 10 w Needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e Presser foot: Zigzag foot: A r Presser foot: Straight foot: H Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric and lower the presser foot. The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward. By pressing the reverse button, the machine will sew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewing automatically.
Overcasting q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: q w e q w e 04 3 to 7 Overedge foot: C NOTE: When using an Overedge foot, make sure to set the stitch width at 5 and 7, otherwise the needle may hit the overedge foot. This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. z x c z The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight.
Overedge stitch q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: q w e q w e 06 3 to 7 Overedge foot: C This stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stitches, using the overedge foot, to stitch and overcast seams in one step. It is ideal for 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) seams on knits (when attaching ribbing) or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam. Place your fabric so that the raw edges fit under the wire guides and touch the black ridge.
Button sewing q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: r Feed dog: q 04 3 to 7 Satin stitch foot: F Dropped z Match the buttonholes to the horizontal slot on the presser foot. x Lower the foot to hold the button in place. c Turn the handwheel by hand until the needle point is just above the button. v Press the stitch width button (+ or –) so the needle will enter the left hole of the button. b Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the right hole of the button.
Automatic buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot : q w e 00 1 to 5 Automatic buttonhole foot: R • Preparation for sewing q Groove w Pin Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R. Make sure the groove on the foot holder catches the pin on the foot when lowering the presser foot. q w e Button holder r Buttonhole lever The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing the button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot.
t Mark for placement of buttonhole y Starting point u Slider i There should be no gap. o Spring holder !0 Difference c u i o c Raise the foot. Insert needle thread through slot in foot. Draw both threads to left under the foot. Insert the fabric under the foot, and lower the needle into the fabric at the buttonhole starting point. Lower the buttonhole foot. If there is a gap o, it may cause an uneven buttonhole stitch length as shown !0.
Adjusting the stitch width and density in buttonholes • To change the stitch width The stitch width key controls the stitch width. The pre-set buttonhole widths are: square buttonhole 5.0, rounded buttonhole 4.0, keyhole buttonhole 7.0, stretch buttonhole 5.0, knit buttonhole 5.0. Press “+” or “–” to adjust the stitch width of the entire buttonhole, ranging between 2.5 to 7.0 depending on the selected buttonhole.
Stretch buttonhole q w e q w e q Stitch pattern: 15 w Thread tension dial: 1 to 5 e Presser foot : Automatic buttonhole foot: R * Sewing procedure is the same as automatic buttonhole. Knit buttonhole q Stitch pattern: 16 w Thread tension dial: 1 to 5 e Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot: R * Sewing procedure is the same as automatic buttonhole.
Corded buttonhole q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: q w e 00 1 to 5 Automatic buttonhole foot: R z Use the same procedure as the automatic buttonhole procedure. * Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the spur q at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot, clearing the front end.
Eyelet q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: q 17 1 to 4 Satin stitch foot: F The eyelet is used for belt holes etc. • To sew Attach the satin stitch foot F. Depress the foot control to sew. The machine will stop automatically when completed. Open the eyelet with an awl, punch or pointed scissors.
q Zipper sewing q Stitch selector: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot : w e 01 2 to 6 Zipper foot: E • Attaching the zipper foot q Groove w Pin e To sew left side r To sew right side Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder. • To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper foot with the right-hand side of pin. • To sew the right-side of zipper, attach zipper foot with the left-hand side of pin. e r q w Fabric preparation: Add 1 cm (3/8˝) to the zipper length.
Zipper sewing (continued) x x Attach the foot with the pin on the right. Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening, guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot. c Stop the machine 5 cm (2˝) before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle into the fabric, and raise the foot. Open the zipper, then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam. i Slider o 5 cm (2˝) c i o v Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat over the zipper.
Darning stitch q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: q w e 18 3 to 6 Automatic buttonhole foot: R • To sew z Pull the button holder to the rear. x Place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle position button twice. Move the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot. c Lower the foot. Press down the foot control. The machine will lock stitch, sew 16 rows of darning, lock stitch again and stop automatically. v Turn the fabric and repeat sewing.
Bartacking q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: q w e 19 3 to 6 Satin stitch foot: F Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt carriers where extra stretch is needed. Select pattern 19 and attach the satin stitch foot F. The machine will sew a tacking of 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) length automatically. q 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) q • To sew a shorter tack When you sew a tack less than 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) in length, set the machine to “Low” speed setting.
Blind hem stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot : q w e 22 1 to 4 Blind hem foot: G * Stitch pattern 7 can also be used. Use the same color thread as the fabric. On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge should be overcast first. Fold the hem, as illustrated. q Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric w 1/4˝–7/16˝ (0.4–0.
Shell stitch q Stitch pattern: w Needle thread tension: e Presser foot: q w e q w e 21 6 to 8 Satin stitch foot: F Use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge. You may need to increase the needle thread tension slightly. If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at least 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) apart.
SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHING q w e Smocking q Stitch pattern: 73 w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot : Satin stitch foot: F * Stitch patterns 79 and 80 can also be used. NOTE: Loosen the needle thread tension to make gathering easier. • To sew q Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric w Knotted edge e Gathers Smocking is a delicate decorative treatment used on children’s clothes or women’s blouses. Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as batiste, gingham or challis.
Scallop stitch (A) q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: q w e q w e 67 1 to 4 Zigzag foot: A • To sew z Fold the fabric with right sides together. Sew scallops 3/8˝ (1 cm) from folded edge. x Trim close to stitching leaving 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) seam allowance. Clip seams as shown or trim with pinking shears. c Turn the scallops out to right side and press.
Patchwork q Stitch pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: r Presser foot: q w e r 43 1 to 4 Satin stitch foot: F 1/4˝ seam foot: O * Stitch patterns 36, 37, 44, 45 can also be used. • To sew q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew while guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot to keep a precise 1/4˝ seam allowance. Press the seam allowance to open.
Cross stitch q Stitch Pattern: 70 w Thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e Presser foot : Satin stitch foot: F * Stitch patterns 61 to 63 can also be used. You can make beautiful designs with this embroidery stitch pattern, in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand. You can also combine cross stitches with the other decorative patterns and letters or numbers for attractive samplers and other sewing projects.
Twin needle stitch q Stitch Pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: r Twin needle q w e r 95 3 to 6 Satin stitch foot: F NOTE: • Do not set the stitch width at more than 3, otherwise the needle may hit the needle plate or presser foot and could possibly break. • Turn off and unplug the machine before changing the needle to the twin needle. • Use #60 or finer threads for twin needle sewing.
Adjusting pattern balance If the decorative stitch patterns, letters , numbers or manual buttonhole stitches are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. q Feed balancing dial w Standard setting mark e Indication line * The machine comes with the feed balancing dial set in the position as shown.
Extender stitch combination q Stitch Pattern: w Thread tension dial: e Presser foot: r Presser foot: q 32 1 to 4 Zigzag foot: A Satin stitch foot: F w e r 32 2 The extender stitch is especially useful for providing straight stitches between combinations of stitch pattern 22 (Blind hem stitch). z z Select the mode 2. Select stitch pattern 22. x Press memory key. c Select stitch pattern 32. v Press memory key. x 02 c v Use extender stitches between decorative stitches as desired.
Programming decorative stitch patterns To repeat or continue the same combination of stitches, just press the foot control. z Select the mode 2. x Select stitch pattern 28. c Press memory key. v Select stitch pattern 29. b Press memory key. * You can program up to 50 patterns in memory. * You can also edit each pattern as program permits, prior to entering into memory.
Sewing letters (Example: Sun) z Select the mode 3. z x Select stitch pattern 29. x c Press memory key. c v Select stitch pattern 57. v b Press memory key. b n Select stitch pattern 50. n m Press memory key.
Editing function To check and correct pattern combination before sewing: Example: ABCDEFGH have been memorized. z z Press key. The cursor will flash under the first letter selection. x Shift the cursor by pressing the key. * The arrow to the right means there are some more letters after “G”, the arrow to the left means there are more letters before “H”. x Deleting a stitch pattern, letter or number by editing z Press key. x Shift the cursor to letter “D” by pressing the c Press key. z key.
Adding a letter or space between letters z Press key. x Press the key and slide the cursor past the last letter where you would like to add a letter. c Select the stitch pattern 67 (space). v Press memory key to input stitch pattern 67.
SECTION V. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Clean the hook race and feed dog WARNING: • Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. q z e CAUTION: • Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in directsunlight. w x NOTE: Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and neutral soap. After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and presser foot are attached.
Removing the light bulb z Make sure the power switch is turned off. To change the light bulb, wait until the light bulb has cooled down. z Open face plate cover. x Pull out the light bulb. q Face cover plate w Bulb socket e Light bulb r Base w q r x c v Attaching the light bulb c To insert the light bulb in the lamp socket, match the base on the light bulb with the lamp socket holes. v Close face plate cover.
Troubleshooting Condition The needle thread breaks. Cause Reference 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing. 6. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing. 7. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle.
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