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While sewing

Symptom

Possible cause

How to put it right

Reference

 

The machine is not plugged in.

Plug the machine in.

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The main power switch is turned off.

Turn on the main power switch.

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The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to

Move the bobbin winder shaft to the

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the right.

left.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used the foot controller

Use the foot controller properly.

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The sewing

properly.

 

 

machine does not

The foot controller or the start/stop

Press the foot controller or the start/

 

work.

button was not pressed (for models

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stop button.

 

equipped with the start/stop button).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The presser foot lever is raised.

Lower the presser foot lever.

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The start/stop button was pressed,

Do not use the start/stop button when

 

 

even though the foot controller is

the foot controller is connected. To

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connected. (for models equipped

use the start/stop button, disconnect

 

 

 

with the start/stop button)

the foot controller.

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric being

 

 

 

sewn with the

Thread is tangled below the needle

Lift up the fabric and cut the threads

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machine cannot

plate.

below it, and clean the race.

 

be removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The spool or spool cap is incorrectly

Correctly install the spool or spool

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installed.

cap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper thread was not threaded

Correct the upper threading.

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correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

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The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to

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firmly tighten the screw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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You have not used the right

Choose a thread and needle that are

 

 

combination of fabric, thread and

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appropriate for the type of fabric.

 

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The presser foot you are using is not

Attach the presser foot that is correct

 

The needle

appropriate for the type of stitch that

for the type of stitch that you want to

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you want to sew.

sew.

 

breaks.

 

 

 

The upper thread tension is too tight.

Loosen the upper thread tension.

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You are pulling the fabric too much.

Lightly guide the fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

The area around the hole in the

Replace the needle plate.

 

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

 

needle plate is scratched.

 

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The area around the hole in the

Replace the presser foot.

 

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

 

presser foot is scratched.

 

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the bobbin case.

 

 

The bobbin case is scratched.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

 

 

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used a bobbin that has

Incorrect bobbins will not work

 

 

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

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been designed for this machine.

been designed for this machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Sewing Machine Product CodePage Important Safety Instructions Electrical HazardsFor a longer service life For repair or adjustment This machine is intended for household useContents 106 107About zigzag foot J AccessoriesIncluded accessories Optional accessories Accessory compartmentNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsButtons provided on some models Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons Keys and indicators provided on some models Operation panelSpool pin Storing the spool capInstalling the spool pin Storing the spool pinHole on the back of the machine, as Shown.1 BPushplace.the spool pin down until it locks intoUsing Your Sewing Machine Power supply precautionsPower supply Sewing light comes on when the machine is turned onFoot controller Changing the needle stop positionNeedle stop position changes to the raised position Aright to select the desired sewing speedMachine is now set so that it will not beep Cancelling the operation beepChanging the initial needle position Threading the Machine Winding the bobbinSpool pin swings up BRemove the spool capDSlide the spool cap onto the spool pin Pull 1 cm 3/8 inch of thread from the hole on the bobbin Make sure that the thread passes under the pre-tension diskKTrim the excess thread above the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Thread is cut to a suitable length Lower threading Actual size 11.5 mm 7/16 inch This modelFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter c Upper threading Remove the spool cap GSlide the spool cap onto the spool pinThread take-up lever Needle bar thread guide DFully lower the needle threader lever Catch the thread on the hook as shown belowDrawing up the lower thread For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinLightly hold the end of the upper thread Bobbin cover should still be removedNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleNeedle types and their uses DenimChecking the needle Replacing the needleBall point needle Transparent nylon threadInstall the twin needle in the same way CLower the presser foot leverInstallthread.the thread spool and thread the upper Sewing with the twin needleThread the upper thread for the left needle For details, refer to steps a through l of Upper threadingTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other HAttach zigzag foot JModels equipped with a needle threader Turn on the sewing machine Select a stitchReplacing the Presser Foot Replacing the presser footReplace the presser foot as described below Mark on the wheel points up. With modelsRemoving the presser foot holder Presser foot is attachedAttaching the presser foot holder Remove the presser footSewing General sewing procedureFollow the basic procedures below to sew Ifwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length Selecting a stitchStitch is selected DAttach the presser foot indicated in the LCDAdjusting the stitch length and width Starting to sew Machine starts sewingOn the wheel points up. With models equipped BRaise the presser foot leverMachine stops sewing Raise the presser foot leverSewing reinforcement stitches Each otherThread tension Correct tensionUpper tension is too tight Upper tension is too looseUseful Sewing Tips Trial sewingChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing hook-and-loop Fastener Presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fedSewing thin fabrics Sewing stretch fabricsStitching cylindrical pieces Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release itUsing zigzag foot Overcasting StitchesAttach zigzag foot J Select a stitch CSew with the edge of the fabricUsing overcasting foot Attach overcasting foot G Select stitch orWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread Basic StitchingBasic stitching Changing the needle positionBlind HEM Stitching Reverse the skirt or pantsFold back the fabric inside along the basting Stitch widthThick fabric Normal fabric If the needle does not catch the hem foldAuto Rfc. Automatic Reinforcement Buttonhole SewingButtonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Size of the buttonhole is set Once sewing is completed, Raiseposition.the buttonhole lever to its originalSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Trim off any excess of the gimp threadButton sewing Feed dogs are loweredAfter sewing for about 10 seconds at low Normally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned atZipper Insertion Refer to Basic stitching onFSelect stitch Sew the stitching in order, from a to cSewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitchingElastic attaching BAttach zigzag foot J CSelect a stitchUtility Stitches APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 7/32 1/16Appliqués Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Remove the basting, if necessaryQuilting For a seam allowance on the left sideDSelect stitch SewingUsing the optional quilting guide Free-motion quilting† Walking foot † Presser foot holder ARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser footPattern Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch Start sewingOnce sewing is completed, Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far asDecorative Stitching Fagoting Scallop stitching SmockingDTrim along the stitches CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm 3/8 inchShell tuck stitching JoiningFold the fabric along the bias BAttach zigzag foot J Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one sideHeirloom stitching Characters can be sewn by following the procedure below Selecting charactersFollowing display is shown on Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCDCombining characters Repeat steps band c to add M No and E NoAftersewing.checking the entered characters, start Adding new characters after sewingChecking characters Deleting charactersLast character will be deleted Making a new combination of characters after sewingSewing the character stitches Stitch is sewn in the direction indicated by the arrowSelect a character stitch Attach monogramming foot NCombine the character stitches 034 No + No + No Select No for making adjustmentsCharacters 1 changes to Display returns to the normal character stitching mode Sew the characters 034 againStitch Settings Utility stitchesSatin scallop Auto Rfc.Automatic Reinforcement 1/4 3/32 1/4 1/64 Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm 3/16 inch or less Mirror image stitches Stitch WidthHemming, heirloom Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Rfc. Stitching Stitch Type Maintenance Cleaning the racePrecautions on storing the machine Cleaning the machine surfaceRemove the bobbin case Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it outDo not put oil on the race Align the S and z marksNeedle plate cover Upper thread tightened up TroubleshootingFrequent troubleshooting topics Symptom For details, refer to Cleaning the race onTangled thread on wrong side of fabric Cause Incorrect upper threadingHFeed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below Thread take-up lever Symptoms † SymptomIncorrect thread tension Cause/remedy/check detailsIf threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removedDRemoveholder. the presser foot and presser foot Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine Memo 100 Checking machine operationsTurn on the machine Select middle needle position stitch Correctly thread the machineList of symptoms 101102 103 Is tangled orFabric is Wrinkled104 105 106 Error MessagesOperation beep 107 IndexNumerics 108 Page English 885-V67 XF3961-1011