Computerized Sewing Machine
Important Safety Instructions
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
For a longer service life
For safe operation
Contents
Utility Stitches
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
Main parts
Needle and presser foot section
Operation buttons
Buttons provided on some models
Operation panel
Flat bed attachment
ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to
Accessories
Optional accessories
Using Your Sewing Machine
Power supply precautions
BSet the main power switch to
CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch to
Foot controller
Changing the needle stop position
Threading the Machine
Winding the bobbin
ETurn on the sewing machine
GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin
For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system
CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right
Tension-adjusting spring
Lower threading
Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
Upper threading
Thread take-up lever
Fully lower the needle threader lever
Gthe needle toward the back of the sewing
Machine
ECatch the thread on the hook as shown below
Drawing up the lower thread
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
ALightly hold the end of the upper thread
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Fabrics
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
Correct needle
Incorrect needle
Installing the needle clamp
Sewing with a twin needle
Twin needle threading
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Mark on the wheel points up. With models
Removing the presser foot holder
Removing the presser foot holder
Attaching the presser foot holder
ARemove the presser foot
General sewing procedure
Sewing
DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length
Selecting stitching
ATurn on the sewing machine
CAttach the presser foot
Starting to sew
On the wheel points up. With models equipped
BRaise the presser foot lever
Thread tension
Sewing reinforcement stitches
Correct tension
Upper tension is too tight
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
Sewing curves
Using a free-arm style
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
ASlidereleasetheit.flat bed attachment to the left to
Overcasting Stitches
Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch
FWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread
Basic Stitching
Basic stitching
Changing the needle position
Blind HEM Stitching
BAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
Buttonhole Sewing
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on
Size of the buttonhole is set
If the button does not fit in the button guide plate
FPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Button sewing
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
CAttach presser foot M
ESelect a stitch
With stitch Select stitch
Zipper Insertion
Rev. Reverse
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
Appliqués
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
DCarefully sew around the edge of the design
For a seam allowance on the left side
Using the optional quilting guide
Quilting
Free-motion quilting
ARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
AAttach zigzag foot J BSelect stitch CStart sewing
EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
Decorative Stitching
16-1/4 16-3/16 Loom stitching, etc
Fagoting
Scallop stitching
AAttach monogramming foot N BSelect stitch
Fabric.3
Smocking
Shell tuck stitching
CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch
DPull the bobbin threads to create gathers
Joining
Heirloom stitching
Stitch Settings
Utility stitches
Rfc. Reinforcement
Pattern No
Attaching appliqués 5.0 4.0 Rfc
Appendix
Maintenance
Cleaning the machine surface
Cleaning the bobbin case
ERemove the bobbin case
Troubleshooting
Lower
Or breaks
Thread ten
Fabric is
Stitches are
Skipped
There is a high
Pitched noise While sewing
Error Messages
Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep
Index
Numerics
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