Computerized Sewing Machine
Important Safety Instructions
For a longer service life
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
For repair or adjustment
Contents
Utility Stitches
Main parts
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Operation buttons
Needle and presser foot section
Buttons provided on some models
Flat bed attachment
Operation panel
ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to
Optional accessories
Accessories
CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch to
Using Your Sewing Machine
Power supply precautions
BSet the main power switch to
Changing the needle stop position
Foot controller
Side of stitch selection key
Winding the bobbin
Threading the Machine
ETurn on the sewing machine
GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin
CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right
For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system
Thread is cut to a suitable length
Lower threading
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
Upper threading
Thread take-up lever
ECatch the thread on the hook as shown below
Fully lower the needle threader lever
Gthe needle toward the back of the sewing
Machine
Bobbin cover should still be removed
Drawing up the lower thread
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
ALightly hold the end of the upper thread
This section provides information on sewing machine needles
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Incorrect needle
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
Correct needle
Install the twin needle in the same way
Installing the needle clamp
Twin needle threading
Sewing with a twin needle
Mark on the wheel points up. With models
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Replace the presser foot as described below
ARemove the presser foot
Removing the presser foot holder
Removing the presser foot holder
Attaching the presser foot holder
Follow the basic procedures below to sew
General sewing procedure
Sewing
CAttach the presser foot indicated in the LCD
DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length
Selecting stitching
ATurn on the sewing machine
On the wheel points up. With models equipped
Starting to sew
BRaise the presser foot lever
Upper tension is too tight
Thread tension
Sewing reinforcement stitches
Correct tension
Upper tension is too loose
Thread correctly. For details, refer to page 14
Sewing curves
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener
ASlidereleasetheit.flat bed attachment to the left to
Using a free-arm style
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
For details, refer to Selecting stitching
Overcasting Stitches
Rev. Reverse Rfc. Reinforcement
Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch
For details, refer to Starting to sew
FWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread
Basic Stitching
Basic stitching
AReverse the skirt or pants
Blind HEM Stitching
DFold back the fabric inside along the basting
Arm
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on
Buttonhole Sewing
Auto Rfc
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
Size of the buttonhole is set
FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
CAttach presser foot M
Button sewing
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread
Normally, the feed dog position lever is Positioned at
ESelect a stitch
With stitch Select stitch
After sewing for about 10 seconds at low
Rev. Reverse
Zipper Insertion
Stretch stitching
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Elastic attaching
Appliqués
APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
DCarefully sew around the edge of the design
Edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
For details, refer to Removing the presser foot holder
Using the optional quilting guide
Quilting
ABaste the fabric to be quilted
DSlide the feed dog position lever, located at
Free-motion quilting
Rfc. Reinforcement **Auto Rfc. Automatic Reinforcement
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Decorative Stitching
Fabric.3
Fagoting
Scallop stitching
AAttach monogramming foot N BSelect stitch
DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers
Smocking
Shell tuck stitching
CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch
Heirloom stitching
Joining
DStart sewing
Utility stitches
Stitch Settings
Rfc. Reinforcement
Pattern No
Rfc Binding
Appendix
Cleaning the machine surface
Maintenance
Cleaning the bobbin case
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out
ERemove the bobbin case
Do not put oil on the bobbin case
Troubleshooting
Wrong side
Lower
Or breaks
Thread is Tangled on
Skipped
Fabric is
Wrinkled
Stitches are
Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep
Error Messages
Numerics
Index
31, 34
Page
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