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P
patchwork stitching	78
piecing	78
pocket corners	82
positioning fabric	38
presser foot	Cover C, 29
presser foot dial	Cover C, 30
presser foot holder	Cover C, 31
presser foot lever	Cover D
presser foot pressure	30
Q
quick reference guide	Cover A
quilting	79
quilting foot	1, 80
quilting guide	1, 79, 80
R
rear view	Cover C
reinforcement stitching	41, 82
reverse/reinforcement stitch button	Cover D
S
scallop stitching	87
screwdriver	Cover A, 28
seam ripper	Cover A, 66
selecting stitching	54
sewing machine needles	26
sewing speed	39
sewing speed controller	Cover B, Cover D
shutter	20
shuttle	16, 96
shuttle hook	97
side cutter	1, 58
side view	Cover C
sleeves	82
smocking	87
spool cap	Cover A, 13, 19
spool net	Cover A, 24
spool pin	Cover B, 13, 19
start/stop button	Cover D, 39
starting sewing	39
stitch guide foot	1
stitch indicator	Cover E
stitch length	46
stitch length adjustment button	Cover E
stitch length adjustment slider	Cover E
stitch settings	92
stitch width	45
stitch width adjustment button	Cover E
stitch width adjustment slider	Cover E
stitches	Cover E
straight stitch	60
stretch fabrics	51

T
thick fabrics	50
thin fabrics	51
thread cutter	Cover B
thread guide cover	Cover B, 14, 20
thread guide discs	Cover C, 21
thread guide for bobbin winding	Cover B, 14
thread guide plate	Cover B, 14, 20
thread tension	44
thread tension dial	Cover B, 44
thread that quickly unwinds	24
trial sewing	49
triple stretch stitch	82
troubleshooting	98
twin needle	Cover A, 22, 28
U
upper cover	Cover B, 13, 19
upper thread	18
upper thread tension	44
W
walking foot	1, 31, 79
wide table	1, 33
wing needle	89
Z
zigzag foot	Cover A
zipper foot	Cover A
zipper stitching	70

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX

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Contents Page Following items should also be enclosed in the box Enclosed AccessoriesAccessories Part code XA4813-051Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear viewContents Getting Ready Operation buttonsOperation panel Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch keyOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSewing Machine Features IntroductionContents Utility Stitches Troubleshooting Stitch SettingsMaintenance IndexImportant 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/OffTurning on the machine 3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack Turning off the machineWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions 4Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pinPass the thread under the thread guide plate from the right Thread is cut to a suitable lengthSewing machine stops DPress start/stop button onceEPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right7Reattach the bobbin cover 1Turn on the sewing machine 2Raise the presser foot lever Upper ThreadingThreading the upper thread Presser foot is raised4Lift open the upper cover Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pinShutter Presser foot is lowered Threading the needle3Lower the presser foot lever 4Lower the needle threader lever until it clicksManually thread the left needle with the upper thread Using the twin needleThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle Attach zigzag foot J 4Insert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaftThread should unroll from the top front of the spool 0Turn on the sewing machineTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other Using thread that winds off quicklyASelect a stitch 1Insert the bobbin into the shuttle Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbinPulling up the bobbin thread Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle FabricsIncorrect needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Replacing the needle Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot is attached Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot3When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Lower the presser foot leverRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot Using the optional walking footRemoving the presser foot holder For details, refer to Replacing the presser foot2Turn off the sewing machine 3Raise the presser foot lever For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holderSewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Memo Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure 3Place the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricTurn on the sewing machine Fabric is now positioned to be sewnStarting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Machine stops sewing Securing the stitchingFor details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing directionRelease the start/stop button or foot controller Sewing reinforcement stitchesWhen you have finished sewing, cut the threads Cutting the threadCorrect thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tightStitch width can be adjusted with the arrow keys Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Stitch width adjustment button lights upStitch length adjustment button lights up Adjusting the stitch lengthStitch length can be adjusted with the arrow keys Slideand down.the stitch length adjustment slider upFor the lowered needle stop position Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position For the raised needle stop positionStart/stop button Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing thick fabrics Sewing an even seam allowance Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics Aligning the fabric with the presser footSewing Basics Utility Stitches Attach the presser foot Selecting StitchingSelecting stitching Selecting Stitching Stitch Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot GSewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Contents Getting Ready SewingLower the presser foot lever, and then start Position the fabric in the side cutterAsewing Basic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Position5hem against the guide of the presser foot, Blind Hem StitchingFoot Then lower the presser foot leverIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing 3Attach buttonhole foot a If the button does not fit in the button guide plateSize of the buttonhole is set 4Select a stitchFor details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Changing the stitch widthTrim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Feed dogs are lowered9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low 4Place the button into button-sewing foot MSelect stitch Attaching a shank to a button 3Cut off any excess threadZipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Are described below7Topstitch around the zipper Inserting a side zipper6Select stitch 7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitching Elastic attaching3Select stitch Straight Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPiecing Quilting4Attach zigzag foot J Appliqué stitchingRemove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Piecing Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPatchwork crazy quilt stitching 3Select stitch orBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot For details, refer to Using the optional walking footQuilting Walking foot Presser foot holder Using the optional quilting guideFree-motion quilting 1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the leftBar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching 2Select stitch5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Attach monogramming foot N 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet sizeEyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching Decorative4Select stitch or Fagoting3Attach zigzag foot J Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch4Trim along the stitches Scallop stitchingSmocking 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch3Select stitch , or Joining5Select stitch or 2Attach monogramming foot N 1Install the wing needleHeirloom stitching 4Start sewing4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section Stitch Settings Maintenance Troubleshooting Index AppendixStitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings Stitch Width Stitch Length Mm inch Sewing Cleaning the shuttle MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Needle plate cover is removedDo not apply oil to the shuttle Remove the shuttleGrasp the shuttle, and then pull it out Not operate TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Loosen the upper thread tensionShuttle Clean the shuttleCorrectly install the presser foot Replace the bobbinHigh-pitched Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upperContact your retailer or the nearest Burr on it This machine is not used Cifically for this machine Pressure of the presser foot is Error messages You wish to sew Wish to sew Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearestHold the upper cover level Operation beepRemoving the upper cover Index Numerics104 English 882-S60 XC4665-0511