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Accessories
Enclosed Accessories
Front view
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Getting Ready
Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view
Operation buttons
Contents Getting Ready
LCD liquid crystal display
Operation panel
Following are available as optional accessories
Optional Accessories
Introduction
Sewing Machine Features
Contents
Sewing Basics
Maintenance
Stitch Settings
Troubleshooting
Decorative Stitching
Important Safety Instructions
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
Congratulations on Choosing OUR Machine
Getting Ready
Turning the Machine On/Off
Power supply precautions
4Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack
3Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet
Turning on the machine
Turning off the machine
Understanding the LCD Screens
When you are finished with the help screen Press OK key
Checking machine operating procedures
Turn on the sewing machine
2Press sewing machine help key in the operation panel
Changing the settings
Changing the Machine Settings
2Presspanel. settings key in the operation
6Press OK key
Attribute Icon Details Reference
List of stitch or machine attributes
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD
Changing the needle stop position
3Press To select To return to
Changing the screen language
Press
3selected
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Bobbin precautions
Winding the bobbin
Winding/Installing the Bobbin
Thread is cut to a suitable length
BPress start/stop button once
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right
Installing the bobbin
7Reattach the bobbin cover
About the spool of thread
Upper Threading
Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette
Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette
Upper Threading
Loading the spool into the thread cassette
Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin
Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette
Threading the needle
Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green
Upper threading is finished
Using the extra spool pin
5Close the thread cassette compartment cover
1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool
Remove the needle
3Install a needle
Only use the twin needle Part code
Using the twin needle
APress settings key in the operation panel
Install the twin needle
0Turn on the sewing machine
BPress , , and arrow keys until is selected
DPress To select To return to
CPress OK key
EPress OK key
Select a stitch
Insert the bobbin into the shuttle
Pulling up the bobbin thread
Replacing the Needle
Needle precautions
Needle types and their uses
Fabrics
Checking the needle
Correct needle
Incorrect needle
Replacing the needle
3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw
8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off
4Lower the needle-changing tool
Presser foot precautions
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Presser foot holder releases the presser foot
Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot
Removing the presser foot holder
Using the optional walking foot
Attaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder
2Turn off the sewing machine
5Attach the presser foot holder
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
Then,position.install the flap back to its original
Free-arm sewing
Slide the flap off to the left
Sewing Basics
Sewing
Turn on
General sewing procedure
3Place the fabric under the presser foot
Positioning the fabric
Starting to sew
Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric
Securing the stitching
Sewing reinforcement stitches
2Raise the presser foot lever
Cutting the thread
Changing the tension of the upper thread
Adjusting the Thread Tension
Correct thread tension
Upper thread is too tight
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
Adjusting the stitch width
2Select a stitch
Adjusting the stitch length
Useful Functions
3Press settings key in the operation panel
4Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 5Press OK key
Press To select 6To return to
Reverse/reinforcement stitch button
Trial sewing
Useful Sewing Tips
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Sewing thick fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing an even seam allowance
Aligning the fabric with the presser foot
Sewing Basics
Utility Stitches
Selecting Stitching
Stitch types
Selecting stitching
9Press OK key
Understanding the screen
Overcasting Stitches
Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G
Contents Getting Ready Sewing Basics
Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J
Remove the presser foot
Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter
8Position the fabric in the side cutter
Lower the presser foot lever, and then start
9sewing
Basic Stitching
Basting
Basic stitching
Changing the needle position
When sewing is finished, cut the thread
Stitch
Blind Hem Stitching
For details, refer to Selecting stitching
5hem against the guide of the presser foot,
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
Buttonhole Stitching
Buttonhole Stitching
Buttonhole sewing
3Attach buttonhole foot a
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
4Select a stitch
Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width
Button sewing
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
Attach button-sewing foot M
4Place the button into button-sewing foot M
5Select stitch
8Start sewing
Inserting a centered zipper
Zipper Insertion
Inserting a side zipper
Select stitch
7Topstitch around the zipper
Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch
7Select stitch
BTopstitch around the zipper
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Elastic attaching
Sew the fabric without stretching it
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Quilting
Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
4Attach zigzag foot J
Appliqué stitching
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
Piecing
3Select stitch 57 or
Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot
Quilting
Using the optional quilting guide
Free-motion quilting
1Removeholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
7After sewing is finished, slide the drop feed
4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear
Connect the foot controller
Satin stitching
6Press To select To return to
8Select stitch
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
3Select stitch 52 or
Darning
Memo
Eyelet Stitching
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Decorative Stitching
3Attach zigzag foot J
Fagoting
Select stitch 26 or
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch
Smocking
Scallop stitching
4Trim along the stitches
3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch
Select stitch 25 , 26 or
Shell tuck stitching
Fold the fabric along the bias 2Attach zigzag foot J
3Select stitch
Joining
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side
Select stitch 22 , 23 or
Heirloom stitching
1Install the wing needle
2Attach monogramming foot N
4Start sewing
8Press To select To return to
6Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 7Press OK key
4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section
Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns
Sewing beautiful patterns
Sewing patterns
1SelectOK keythe. first pattern, and then press
Combining patterns
2Press the key in the operation panel
3SelectOK keythe. next pattern, and then press
Repeat sewing patterns
Press settings key in the operation panel
Select the pattern
Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected Press OK key
Checking the selected pattern
1Press settings key in the operation panel
Changing the pattern length
2Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 3Press OK key
Select a stitch Press settings key in the operation panel
Mirror imaging the pattern
Press To select 5To return to
Storing a pattern
7Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK
2Press stitch selection key in the operation panel
3Press , , and arrow keys until is selected 4Press OK key
Realigning the pattern
6Checkkey. the contents, and then press OK
Press stitch selection key in the operation panel
Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected, and then select
Check the sewn pattern
Press , , and arrow keys until Is selected 8Press OK key
9Press or +
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Appendix
Utility stitches
Stitch Settings
Stitch Settings
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Horizontal button 5.0
122
Pattern PresserFoot NeedleTwin
Other stitches
Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the shuttle
Remove the shuttle
Probable Cause Remedy
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Stitch is not
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Fabric does
Not feed
LCD
Error Message Probable Cause
Error messages
Operation beep
Nothing appears in the LCD
Cancelling the operation beep
2Press settings key in the operation panel
5Press To select To return to
Numerics
Index
134
English 885-S08 XC5252-021