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Contents

DIC181p Enclosed Accessories AccessoriesNames of Machine Parts and Their Functions Front viewNeedle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Presser footThread cassette indicator Operation buttonsOperation panel StitchesOptional Accessories Following are available as optional accessoriesSewing Machine Features IntroductionContents Sewing Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Stitch Width and Length Useful Sewing TipsTroubleshooting Stitch SettingsMaintenance Error messagesImportant 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 Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possibleWinding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length BPress start/stop button once Sewing machine stopsInstalling the bobbin Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right7Reattach the bobbin cover Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingAbout the spool of thread Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassetteLoading the spool into the thread cassette Upper ThreadingThread cassette is raised Place the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pinFollow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassetteSpool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in greenThreading the needle Upper threading is finished 1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool Using the extra spool pin5Close the thread cassette compartment cover For more details, refer to About the spool of threadRemove the needle Extra spool pin is now installed3Install a needle Refer to Replacing the needleUsing the twin needle For details, refer to Replacing the needleTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a Install the twin needleFor details, refer to Thread the needle manually S2brotherE.book Page 28 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Insert 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 Checking the needleInstall the twin needle in the same way 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screwNeedle can be removed from the needle bar Needle is installed4Lower the needle-changing tool 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool offReplacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Presser foot is attachedFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser foot 2Turn off the sewing machine Using the optional walking footAttaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder 5Attach the presser foot holder For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holderSlide the flap off to the left Sewing Cylindrical PiecesFree-arm sewing With the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possibleSewing 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 stitches2Raise the presser foot lever When you have finished sewing, cut the threadsCutting the thread Threads are cut and the needle is raisedCorrect thread tension Adjusting the Thread TensionChanging the tension of the upper thread Upper thread is too tightStitch width adjustment indicator lights up Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthAdjusting the stitch width Changing the needle positionAdjusting the stitch length Stitch length adjustment indicator lights upChanging 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 footS2brotherE.book Page 56 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Utility Stitches Selecting stitching 6Iflength,necessary,etc. width and length adjust the stitchSelecting Stitching Attach the presser footSelecting Stitching Stitch Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot GReverse stitching Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JPreventing fraying center baseline Stretch fabricsSewing zigzag stitches while cutting Fabric Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterFabric Remove the presser footGuide plate Basic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching PositionFor details, refer to Replacing the presser Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching Position the fabric with the edge of the foldedIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching ButtonholeButtonhole 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 widthTo the right as Seen from the front of the machine Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Attach button-sewing foot M9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Place the button into button-sewing foot M5Select stitch Zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Inserting a side zipper 6Select stitch7Select stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inchBTopstitch around the zipper Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch stitching Elastic attaching3Select stitch Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Quilting4Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch 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 1holder4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the leftInseams Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Reinforcing the ends of openings5Pullpossible.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 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 inchJoining 3Select stitch , orHeirloom stitching 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section S2brotherE.book Page 94 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Stitch Settings Maintenance AppendixStitch Settings Utility stitchesStitch Settings Appliqué stitch For quilting Pattern 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 Loosen the upper thread tension TroubleshootingPresser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever Shuttle Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically forCorrectly install the presser foot Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needleNeedle was not raised Authorized service center Bobbin designed specifically forThread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper Red GreenSewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest If you press Error messagesOperation beep Message disappearsChanging the needle stop position Needle stop position changes to the raised positionIndex NumericsIndex