Main
Cover A
Enclosed Accessories
Accessories
(For U.S.A. only)
Cover B
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Front view
Cover C
Needle and presser foot section
Right-side/rear view
Refer to Cover B, D or E pages while you are learning to use your machine.
Cover D
Operation buttons
The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.
Cover E
Operation panel
Optional Accessories
Introduction
Sewing Machine Features
Contents
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Important Safety Instructions
DANGER
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use.
FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
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Turning the Machine On/Off
Power supply precautions
WARNING
Turning the Machine On/Off 11
Turning on the machine
Turning off the machine
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding the bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin 13
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Installing the bobbin
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Upper Threading
Threading the upper thread
Upper Threading 19
or twice to raise the needle.
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Upper Threading 21
Threading the needle
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Using the twin needle
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
X59296-051). Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.
Upper Threading 23
attach zigzag foot J, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
Using thread that winds off quickly
Upper Threading 25
Pulling up the bobbin thread
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Replacing the Needle
Needle precautions
Needle types and their uses
damage the machine.
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
Replacing the Presser Foot
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the presser foot
Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot
Replacing the Presser Foot 31
Removing the presser foot holder
Using the optional walking foot
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Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces 33
Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces
Stitching cylindrical pieces
Sewing large pieces of fabric
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Sewing
Sewing 37
General sewing procedure
Positioning the fabric
Sewing 39
Starting to sew
(For U.S.A. only)
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accumulate in the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.
controller, otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur.
period of time, unplug the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur.
Sewing 41
Securing the stitching
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Cutting the thread
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Changing the tension of the upper thread
Adjusting the Thread Tension / Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 45
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the stitch width
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Adjusting the stitch length
Useful Functions 47
Useful Functions
Changing the needle stop position
Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches
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Useful Sewing Tips 49
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
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Sewing thick fabrics
thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may
Useful Sewing Tips 51
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
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UTILITY STITCHES
Selecting Stitching
Selecting stitching
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Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Overcasting Stitches 57
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
Overcasting Stitches 59
Basic Stitching
Basic stitching
Blind Hem Stitching 61
Blind Hem Stitching
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Buttonhole Stitching 63
Buttonhole Stitching
Buttonhole sewing
Buttonhole Stitching 65
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Buttonhole Stitching 67
Button sewing
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does not touch the button, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
Buttonhole Stitching 69
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a centered zipper
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Zipper Insertion 71
Inserting a side zipper
does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
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Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
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Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 77
Appliqu stitching
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching
Piecing
Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 79
Quilting
80
Free-motion quilting
Appliqu, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 81
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
Reinforcement Stitching 83
Eyelet Stitching
Decorative Stitching 85
Decorative Stitching
Fagoting
Decorative Stitching 87
Scallop stitching
Smocking
Joining
Decorative Stitching 89
Heirloom stitching
inch) or less, otherwise the needle may
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APPENDIX
Stitch Settings
Utility stitches
Stitch Settings 93
APPENDIX
Stitch Settings 95
Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the shuttle
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 99
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Troubleshooting 101
Error messages
Operation beep
Removing the upper cover
Index 103
Index
Numerics
A
B
C
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P
Q
R
S