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5Close the thread cassette compartment cover.
XNow that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished, you are ready to begin sewing.
Note
●When inserting the thread cassette into its compartment, slowly press it down.
●If the sewing machine could not be threaded, try performing the procedure again starting from loading the spool of thread into the thread cassette.
Using the extra spool pin
When using spools with a size that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette, use the enclosed extra spool pin.
1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool
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2
1Extra spod pin
2 Spool
2Slide the spool cap for the size of the spool onto the spool pin.
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1Spool cap
•For more details, refer to “About the spool of thread” (page 18).
3Insert the tabs on the extra spool pin into the holes on the top of the thread cassette.
CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX
INDEX
Page
Enclosed Accessories
Accessories
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front view
Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view
Getting Ready
Contents Getting Ready
Operation buttons
Operation panel
Stitches
Optional Accessories
Following are available as optional accessories
Sewing Machine Features
Introduction
Contents
Sewing
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Useful Sewing Tips
Troubleshooting
Stitch Settings
Maintenance
Error messages
Important Safety Instructions
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine
Getting Ready
Power supply precautions
Turning the Machine On/Off
Turning on the machine
3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet
4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack
Turning off the machine
Winding the bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Thread is cut to a suitable length
Thread guide for bobbin winding Two slits
BPress start/stop button once
Sewing machine stops
Installing the bobbin
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right
7Reattach the bobbin cover
Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette
Upper Threading
About the spool of thread
Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette
Loading the spool into the thread cassette
Upper Threading
Thread cassette is raised
Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin
Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette
Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette
Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green
Threading the needle
Spool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette
Upper threading is finished
1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool
Using the extra spool pin
5Close the thread cassette compartment cover
For more details, refer to About the spool of thread
Remove the needle
Extra spool pin is now installed
3Install a needle
Refer to Replacing the needle
Using the twin needle
For details, refer to Replacing the needle
Install the twin needle
For details, refer to Thread the needle manually
Getting Ready
Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin
Pulling up the bobbin thread
Insert the bobbin into the shuttle
Needle types and their uses
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Fabrics
Checking the needle
Correct needle
Incorrect needle
Replacing the needle
Install the twin needle in the same way
3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw
Needle can be removed from the needle bar
Needle is installed
4Lower the needle-changing tool
8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot holder releases the presser foot
Presser foot is attached
Removing the presser foot holder
Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot
For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot
Using the optional walking foot
Attaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder
2Turn off the sewing machine
5Attach the presser foot holder
For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder
Free-arm sewing
Then,position.install the flap back to its original
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Slide the flap off to the left
Sewing Basics
Sewing
General sewing procedure
3Place the fabric under the presser foot
Positioning the fabric
Turn on the sewing machine
Fabric is now positioned to be sewn
Starting to sew
Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric
Machine stops sewing
Securing the stitching
For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing
Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction
Release the start/stop button or foot controller
Sewing reinforcement stitches
2Raise the presser foot lever
When you have finished sewing, cut the threads
Cutting the thread
Threads are cut and the needle is raised
Correct thread tension
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Changing the tension of the upper thread
Upper thread is too tight
Stitch width adjustment indicator lights up
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the stitch width
Changing the needle position
Adjusting the stitch length
Stitch length adjustment indicator lights up
Changing the sewing direction
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Sewing curves
Sewing thick fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
Sewing Basics
Utility Stitches
Selecting stitching
When the machine is first turned on, 00 will be displayed
Selecting Stitching
Attach the presser foot
Selecting Stitching
Stitch
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches
Attach overcasting foot G
Reverse stitching
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Preventing fraying center baseline
Stretch fabrics
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Contents Getting Ready Sewing
8Position the fabric in the side cutter
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start
9sewing
Basic stitching
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
Basic Stitching
Position
3Attach blind hem foot R
Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure
Blind Hem Stitching
4Select a stitch
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching
Buttonhole
Buttonhole sewing
3Attach buttonhole foot a
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
Size of the buttonhole is set
Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width
Changing the stitch width
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread
Button sewing
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
Feed dogs are lowered
4Place the button into button-sewing foot M
5Select stitch
9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low
Zipper can be sewn in place
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
Are described below
Inserting a side zipper
6Select stitch
7Topstitch around the zipper
7Select stitch
Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch
BTopstitch around the zipper
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
3Select stitch
Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Quilting
Appliqué stitching
Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance
4Attach zigzag foot J
Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
For details, refer to Using the optional walking foot
Quilting
Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot
Walking foot Presser foot holder
Using the optional quilting guide
Free-motion quilting
1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear
7After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed
Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size
Eyelet Stitching
Attach monogramming foot N
Decorative Stitching
Decorative
4Select stitch
Fagoting
3Attach zigzag foot J
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch
4Trim along the stitches
Scallop stitching
Smocking
3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch
Joining
3Select stitch , or
Heirloom stitching
4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section
Utility Stitches
Stitch Settings Maintenance
Appendix
Stitch Settings
Utility stitches
Stitch Settings
Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch
Utility Stitches
Cleaning the shuttle
Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Needle plate cover is removed
Remove the shuttle
Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out
Do not apply oil to the shuttle
Troubleshooting
Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever
Loosen the upper thread tension
There are knots or tangles
Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically for
Correctly install the presser foot
Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle
Stitch is not
Needle was not raised Press the needle position button.
Red Green
Shuttle
Fabric does
Not feed
Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest
Error messages
Operation beep
Changing the needle stop position
Needle stop position changes to the raised position
Index
Numerics
Index
English