Computerized Sewing Machine
Important Safety Instructions
For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only
For safe operation
For a longer service life
Contents
Utility Stitches
Main parts
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
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
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
Threading the Machine
Winding the bobbin
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
Lower threading
Tension-adjusting spring
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place
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
Drawing up the lower thread
For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
ALightly hold the end of the upper thread
Fabrics
Needle precautions
Replacing the Needle
Needle types and their uses
Incorrect needle
Checking the needle
Replacing the needle
Correct needle
Installing the needle clamp
Twin needle threading
Sewing with a twin needle
Replacing the Presser Foot
Replacing the presser foot
Mark on the wheel points up. With models
ARemove the presser foot
Removing the presser foot holder
Removing the presser foot holder
Attaching the presser foot holder
Sewing
General sewing procedure
CAttach the presser foot
DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch length
Selecting stitching
ATurn on the sewing machine
Starting to sew
On the wheel points up. With models equipped
BRaise the presser foot lever
Upper tension is too tight
Thread tension
Sewing reinforcement stitches
Correct tension
Sewing curves
Useful Sewing Tips
Trial sewing
Changing the sewing direction
ASlidereleasetheit.flat bed attachment to the left to
Using a free-arm style
Sewing thin fabrics
Sewing stretch fabrics
Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch
Overcasting Stitches
Changing the needle position
FWhen sewing is finished, cut the thread
Basic Stitching
Basic stitching
Blind HEM Stitching
BAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch
If the needle does not catch the hem fold
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on
Buttonhole Sewing
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
Button sewing
Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
CAttach presser foot M
With stitch Select stitch
ESelect a stitch
Rev. Reverse
Zipper Insertion
Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape
Stretch stitching
Elastic attaching
Appliqués
APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching
For a seam allowance on the left side
Piecing
Patchwork crazy quilt stitching
DCarefully sew around the edge of the design
Quilting
Using the optional quilting guide
Free-motion quilting
ARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
GAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog
AAttach zigzag foot J BSelect stitch CStart sewing
Reinforcement Stitching
Triple stretch stitching
Bar tack stitching
EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as
16-1/4 16-3/16 Loom stitching, etc
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
Utility stitches
Stitch Settings
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
Fabric is
Lower
Or breaks
Thread ten
Pitched noise While sewing
Stitches are
Skipped
There is a high
Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep
Error Messages
Numerics
Index
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