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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine. T he machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without supervision. This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instruction before using this sewing machine.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ESSENTIAL PARTS Name of Parts ............................SECTION GETIING READY TO SEW Extension Table ........................Standard Accessories ......................... Accessories Storage Box .... -
Page 4: Section Essential Parts
SECTION ESSENTIAL PARTS Name of Parts Reverse stitch button Stitch length dial ® Pattern selector dial ® Bobbin winder stopper ® Bobbin winder spindle @Spool pins Bobbin winder thread guide ® Thread guide ® Thread take-up lever ® Thread tension dial @Face plate ®... -
Page 5: Extension Table
SECTION GETTING READY TO SEW Extension Table The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. Detaching the table: Pull the table away from the machine. Attaching the table: Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine. -
Page 6: To Attach And Remove The Presser Foot
Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet . Turn on the power switch to turn on the power and sewing light. Power supply plug Power switch ®... -
Page 7: Changing Needle
Changing Needle Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat side away from you. -
Page 8: Setting Spool Pins
Setting Spool Pins The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for stor age. Upper thread @ Hole ® Tangle Note: When using thread which has tendency to tangle around spool pin, thread through the hole... -
Page 9: Winding The Bobbin
Winding the Bobbin Pull the handwheel out. Draw the thread from spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. Push it to the right. -
Page 10: Threading The Machine
Threading the Machine Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot. Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with thread coming from back of the spool. Draw the thread into thread guide using both hands. -
Page 11: Balancing Needle Thread Tension
Balancing Needle Thread Tension Correct tension The thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. 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. -
Page 12: Pattern Selector Dial
Pattern Selector Dial Raise the needle and presser foot. Turn the stitch selector dial to the desired stitch at the setting mark. Setting mark Note: Raise the needle above the fabric when you turn the pattern selector dial. lb�m��� Stitch Length Dial Turn the stitch length dial to set the desired stitch length at the setting mark . -
Page 13: Reverse Stitch Button
Reverse Stitch Button As long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine sews backwards. Dropping the Feed Dog Open the hook cover. CD Hook cover To drop the feed dog, pull down the drop lever and move it to the right, as illustrated. @ Drop lever raise the feed dog, pull down the drop lever and move it to the left, as illustrated. -
Page 14: Section 3. Basic Sewing
SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch Sewing A, B CD Pattern selector: ® Presser foot: Zigzag foot ® T hread tension: cp <P ® 1 .5-4 Stitch length: ® • • ' · · s · s· + Raise the presser foot and position the fabric with its edge lining up with a seam guide line on the needle plate. -
Page 15: Using The Seam Guides On The Needle Plate
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate The seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam width. * The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the guide line. Numbers on the 3/8" 4/8" 5/8" 6/8" needle plate Distance in centimeters Guide lines... -
Page 16: Zigzag Stitching
Zigzag Stitching Pattern selector: ® Presser foot: Zigzag foot ® Thread tension: ®Stitch length: 0.5-4 • Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING Overcasting Pattern selector: ® Presser foot: Overcasting foot ®... -
Page 17: Tricot Stitch
Tricot Stitch CD Pattern selector: @ Presser foot: Zigzag foot @Thread tension: 1--4 @)Stitch length: 0.5--4 • • This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to -:,. pucker. L.. -, , 7 Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8"') seam. -
Page 18: Straight Stretch Stitch
Straight Stretch Stitch A, B Pattern selector: ® Presser foot: Zigzag foot ® Thread tension: clP IP S.S. ®Stitch length: ® • • The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and one stitch backward forming a seam that does not rip easily. - Page 19 Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate T he seam guides on the needle plate help you to measure seam width. *The numbers indicate the distance between the center needle position and the guide line. Numbers on the 20 3/8" 4/8" 5/8" 6/8" needle plate Distance in centimeters CD Guide lines...
- Page 20 Zigzag Stitching ® CD Pattern selector: ® ® Presser foot: Zigzag foot � ® Thread tension: 0.5-4 ©Stitch length: © • • Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons etc. SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING Overcasting CD Pattern selector: ®...
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Page 21: Sewing On Buttons
Sewing on Buttons ®i CD Pattern selector: @ Presser foot: Zigzag foot � 1- 3 ® Thread tension: Stitch length: Dropped ®Feed dog: C//11 r,,,� ' ' f " I> ..; , _ � "' ;;. , � � •U Adjust the stitch width, and turn the lTl [2J handwheel to check if the needle enters into... -
Page 22: Rolled Hem
Rolled Hem CD Pattern selector: ® Presser foot: Hemmer foot ® Thread tension: Stitch length: 1 .5-4 • • Trim off the corner of the fabric 1 .5 cm (3/1 6 ') by 0.8 cm (5/1 6 ') to avoid a bulkiness of the hem at the corner. -
Page 23: Shell Tuck
® SECTION DECORATIVE STITCHING � � Shell Tuck ® � CD Pattern selector: ® Presser foot: Satin stitch foot Thread tension: ® • • 2 -3 @) Stitch length: " ��.# 8 ·" "' '" '· · s · s · Place the folded edge along the slot of foot. -
Page 24: Smocking
Smocking CD Pattern selector: ® Presser foot: Zigzag foot ®Thread tension: ©Stitch length: S.S . • • With the stitch length at "4'', sew straight stitch ing lines 1 cm (3/8") apart, across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly. -
Page 25: Section Care Of Your Machine
SECTION CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Hook CAUTION: Turn off the power switch and/or unplug the machine before cleaning the feed dog. To dismantle shuttle race unit: Raise the needle to its highest position and open the hook cover. -
Page 26: Sewing Light
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 setscrew. Unplug the power supply before changing the • bulb. ' Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this manual. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Cause Condition Reference The needle thread The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page breaks. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page The needle is bent or blunt See Page 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page The fabric is not being drawn to the back when sewing is finished. - Page 30 306-800-429 (E) Printed in Thailand...
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