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Contents
Enclosed Accessories	Cover A
Accessories	Cover A
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions	Cover B
Front view	Cover B
Needle and presser foot section	Cover C
Right-side/rear view	Cover C
Operation buttons	Cover D
Operation panel	Cover E
Optional Accessories	1
Introduction	2
Sewing Machine Features	2
Contents	3
Important Safety Instructions	6
GETTING READY	9
Turning the Machine On/Off	10
Power supply precautions	10
Turning on the machine	11
Turning off the machine	11
Winding/Installing the Bobbin	12
Bobbin precautions	12
Winding the bobbin	12
Installing the bobbin	16
Upper Threading	18
About the spool of thread	18
Loading the spool into the thread cassette	19
Threading the needle	22
Using the extra spool pin	24
Thread the needle manually
(without using the needle threader)	25
Using the twin needle	26
Pulling up the bobbin thread	29
Replacing the Needle	30
Needle precautions	30
Needle types and their uses	30
Checking the needle	31
Replacing the needle	32
Replacing the Presser Foot	35
Presser foot precautions	35
Replacing the presser foot	35
Removing the presser foot holder	37
Using the optional walking foot	38
Sewing Cylindrical Pieces	40
Free-arm sewing	40

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DIC181p Accessories Enclosed Accessories Front view Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Presser foot Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view Operation buttons Thread cassette indicator Stitches Operation panel Following are available as optional accessories Optional Accessories Introduction Sewing Machine Features Contents Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Thread TensionSewing Useful Sewing Tips Maintenance Stitch SettingsTroubleshooting Error messages 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 outletTurning on the machine Turning off the machine Bobbin precautions Winding/Installing the BobbinWinding the bobbin Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as possible Winding/Installing the Bobbin Thread is cut to a suitable length Sewing machine stops 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 ThreadingSpools 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 Thread cassette is raised Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green Threading the needleSpool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette Upper threading is finished 5Close the thread cassette compartment cover Using the extra spool pin1Placepin. the spool of thread onto the extra spool For more details, refer to About the spool of thread 3Install a needle Extra spool pin is now installedRemove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle For details, refer to Replacing the needle Using the twin needle Install the twin needle For details, refer to Thread the needle manuallyTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a S2brotherE.book Page 28 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Refer to steps 1 through 5 of Installing the bobbin Pulling up the bobbin threadInsert the bobbin into the shuttle Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses Fabrics Checking the needle Correct needleIncorrect needle Checking the needle Replacing the needle 3Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle clamp screw Install the twin needle in the same way 4Lower the needle-changing tool Needle is installedNeedle can be removed from the needle bar 8Lowerneedle.the needle-changing tool off Presser foot precautions Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Presser foot is attached Presser foot holder releases the presser foot Removing the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder 1Remove the presser footFor details, refer to Replacing the presser foot Using the optional walking foot Attaching the walking foot 1Remove the presser foot holder2Turn off the sewing machine For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder 5Attach the presser foot holder Free-arm sewing Sewing Cylindrical PiecesSlide the flap off to the left With the flap removed, free-arm sewing is possible Sewing Basics Sewing General sewing procedure Turn on the sewing machine Positioning the fabric3Place the fabric under the presser foot Fabric is now positioned to be sewn Starting to sew Machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric For details, refer to Starting to sew Machine starts sewing Securing the stitchingMachine stops sewing Machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction Sewing reinforcement stitches Release the start/stop button or foot controller Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing, cut the threads2Raise the presser foot lever Threads are cut and the needle is raised Changing the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tight Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthStitch width adjustment indicator lights up Changing the needle position Stitch length adjustment indicator lights up Adjusting the stitch length Trial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curves Sewing thick fabrics Sewing stretch fabrics Sewing thin fabricsSewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser foot S2brotherE.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 foot Selecting Stitching Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot GStitch Attach overcasting foot G Preventing fraying center baseline Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot JReverse stitching Stretch fabrics Fabric Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterSewing zigzag stitches while cutting Fabric Remove the presser foot Guide plate Basic Stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching Position Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureFor details, refer to Replacing the presser Position the fabric with the edge of the folded If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole sewing Size of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plate3Attach buttonhole foot a 4Select a stitch Changing the stitch width For details, refer to Adjusting the stitch width Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewingTo the right as Seen from the front of the machine Attach button-sewing foot M Place the button into button-sewing foot M 5Select stitch9Start Aftersewing.sewing for about 10 seconds at low Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper can be sewn in place 6Select stitch Inserting a side zipper Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch 7Select stitch BTopstitch around the zipper Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 3Select stitch Quilting Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitching Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance4Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitchPiecing 3Select stitch or For details, refer to Using the optional walking foot QuiltingBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Free-motion quilting Using the optional quilting guideWalking foot Presser foot holder 1holder Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the left 4Slide the drop feed lever, located at the rear Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingInseams Reinforcing the ends of openings 5Pullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 3Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size Eyelet StitchingAttach monogramming foot N Decorative Decorative Stitching 3Attach zigzag foot J Fagoting4Select stitch Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch Smocking Scallop stitching4Trim along the stitches 3Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch 3Select stitch , or Joining Heirloom stitching 4Sew along the center of the unfrayed section S2brotherE.book Page 94 Thursday, February 13, 2003 1103 AM Appendix Stitch Settings Maintenance Utility stitches Stitch Settings Stitch Settings Appliqué stitch For quilting Pattern Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the shuttle Needle plate cover is removed Remove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it outDo not apply oil to the shuttle Troubleshooting Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot leverLoosen the upper thread tension Correctly install the presser foot Clean the shuttle Bobbin designed specifically forShuttle Needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper Authorized service center Bobbin designed specifically forNeedle was not raised Red Green Sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest Operation beep Error messagesIf you press Message disappears Needle stop position changes to the raised position Changing the needle stop position Numerics Index Index