JANOME DC4030PR Instruction Booklet
Contents
1. 14 Drawing Up Bobbin Thread Raise the presser foot Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand N Press the up down needle position button twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread Up down needle position button w Pull both threads 4 to 6 10 to 15 cm under and behind the presser foot Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch Auto thread tension This machine features the Auto setting in the tension control which covers wide range of sewing condition Set the tension control dial at A for general sewing unless specifically indicated in this manual e Correct tension Needle thread Top thread 2 Bobbin thread Bottom thread 3 To loosen To tighten The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric as illustrated magnified to show detail If you look at the top and bottom of a seam notice that the stitches are evenly balanced When adjusting the needle thread tension the higher the number the tighter the top thread tension Results depend on stiffness and thickness of the fabric number of fabric layers type of stitch Tension is too tight C Needle thread Top thread 2 Bobbin thread Bottom thread 3 To loosen tensi2. Mark for placement of buttonhole Starting point Slider There should be no gap Q Stopper Difference 3 Raise the foot Insert needle thread through slot in foot Draw both threads to left under the foot Insert the fabric under the foot and lower the needle into the fabric at the buttonhole starting point Lower the buttonhole foot If there is a gap 8 it may cause an uneven buttonhole stitch length as shown 0 e Starting to sew Start the machine to sew the buttonhole The buttonhole will sew a buttonhole in the following order oy 1 Step 1 and 2 Front bartack and left row 2 Step 3 Right row 3 Step 4 Back bartack and locking stitches at the end 4 Indicator window shows each sewing step and a dot will blink when the buttonhole is finished If you start sewing the buttonhole without lowering the buttonhole lever the indicator will show a warning sign Lower the buttonhole lever then restart the machine 4 y J a S g bL J a k 2 2 lt u S J fe y B 3 C J a S C UP J Remove the fabric and place a pin just before the bartack at each end to prevent cutting bartacks Cut the opening with the buttonhole opener Use an awl to open the keyhole buttonhole When finished push the buttonhole lever up as far as it will go If you select the other pattern without r
3. Stitch pattern 2 Thread tension dial A 3 Presser foot Overedge foot C This stitch pattern combines the straight and the zigzag stitches using the overedge foot to stitch and overcast seams in one step It is ideal for 1 4 0 6 cm seams on knits when attaching ribbing or on medium to heavyweight woven fabrics where you want a narrow seam Place your fabric so that the raw edges fit under the wire guides and touch the black ridge NOTE Stitch width should be set between 5 0 to 7 0 The blue tip needle is recommended for stretch materials o NAVA 22 Serging Stitch a Stitch pattern 2 Thread tension dial 5 8 3 Presser foot Overcast foot M This stitch finishes the edge of fabric similar to a commercial overlocking machine for professional look Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then sew Pin 2 Guide 3 Edge of the fabric Button Sewing Stitch pattern z 2 Needle thread tension A LAS m 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F P 4 Feed dog Dropped J 1 Place the button so the holes of button matches to the 4 5 horizontal slot on the presser foot 2 Lower the foot to hold the button in place 3 Press the stitch width button or
4. so the needle will enter the left hole of the button 4 Turn the handwheel so that the needle will enter the right hole of the button Readjust the stitch width if necessary 5 Stitch several times D 6 After you finish sewing cut the thread but leave 3 to 4 of thread at the button 7 With a hand sewing needle draw the top thread to the reverse side of the fabric and knot the threads After the button sewing is completed raise the feed dogs for normal sewing La CF ELLE p77 7 COLLIDES D 23 24 Automatic Buttonhole Stitch pattern 2 Thread tension dial A 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 13 e Preparation for sewing Groove 2 Pin Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R Make sure the groove 1 on the foot holder catches the pin on the foot when lowering the presser foot 3 Button holder 4 Buttonhole lever The buttonhole size is automatically set by placing the button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot The button holder on the foot takes a button up to 1 0 2 5 cm in diameter Use interfacing on stretch fabrics Pull the button holder 3 to the back and place the button in it Push it forward tightly against the button N Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go
5. Button Sewing cceceeceeeeee cece eeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeetaeeeteneeees 23 Automatic Buttonhole cc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 24 25 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density in Buttonholes 26 Double Layer Buttonhole 0 cceeeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeteee 26 Round End Buttonhole ceceececeeeeeeceeeeeeeteceeeeeees 26 Keyhole Buttonhole ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 Knit Buttonhole 200 02 2 ccec cece ceeeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesenaeees 27 Faux Chain Buttonhole ccccccceeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 27 Stretch Buttonhole ecccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeenees 27 Corded Buttonhole cccccceeceeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeenees 28 Zipper Sewing cscceceeeeceeeneeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaaeesenees 29 30 Blind Hemmings reski e iaiia e a Ei 31 Bartacking neiaie raaa a ie eee 32 AD DIIQUG sesio e ATE E EE 33 EKOLAN LOT E E STT 33 SAM SE e aa a Ea E N E A ETE NAAT 34 ElOnGatION a derien sheen ite eta E E 34 Decorative Stitch Pattern with Auto Lock Stitch 35 Adjusting Pattern Balance c ecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 36 SECTION IV CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dog ceeeeeees 37 Assemble the Hook Race ccccceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeenaas 37 Replacing the Light Bulb eeceeeeeeeeneeeeetee 38 Attaching the Light Bulb eee eeeneeeeeenteeeeeeeeaaes 38 Problems and Warning Signals c cccceeeeeeere
6. Fold up the upper seam allowance Fold back the bottom seam allowance to form a 0 3 cm 1 8 fold Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in place Bottom fabric End of the zipper opening Zipper teeth 0 3 cm 1 8 Wrong side of the upper fabric Opening size Fold 29 J 30 Zipper Sewing continued 2 Attach the foot with the pin on the right Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot Stop the machine 5 cm 2 before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the foot Open the zipper then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam Slider 5 cm 2 Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat over the zipper Baste the upper fabric and zipper tape together Basting stitch Detach the foot and attach it with the pin on the left Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm 3 8 Turn the fabric 90 degrees and stitch through the garment and zipper tape Backstitch Stop the machine 5 cm 2 before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape Lower the needle into the fabric and raise the foot Remove the bas
7. bulb Face cover 2 Bulb socket Light bulb Base Attaching the Light Bulb To insert the light bulb in the lamp socket match the base on the light bulb with the lamp socket holes Close face cover N 38 Problems and Warning Signals If a buzzer sounds and the indicator shows a warning sign follow the guidance below Warning signal Problem Try this The start stop button is pressed with the foot control being connected The foot control is connected or disconnected while sewing Disconnect the foot control Turn the power switch off when connecting or disconnecting the foot control The machine is re started too soon after it has halted due to the overload Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart If threads are jamming remove jammed threads The buttonhole is sewn without lowering the buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever and restart the machine Selecting a pattern after buttonhole is completed with the buttonhole lever still lowered Raise the buttonhole lever and re select the pattern Do not sew other pattern with the buttonhole foot The machine is started without lowering the presser foot Lower the presser foot and restart the machine The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the right for bobbin winding Return the bobbin winder spindle to the left e The machine is malfunctioning due
8. down on the toe of the foot and push in the black button then lower the foot and continue sewing This button will be released automatically after a few stitches Manual Stitch Length Press or to adjust the stitch length To decrease length press To increase length press The pre programmed stitch length setting is suitable for most of your sewing needs However you can change these settings to accommodate different fabric characteristics or achieve a desired effect Hold down or until you reach the desired setting The reverse stitch length cannot be set longer than 1 8 0 3 cm Variable Needle Position These settings apply only to straight stitch patterns 1 2 and 4 LIJE eS cp qp dh db When you select stitch patterns above you can adjust the left right needle position When you press the needle position will move to the left When you press the needle position will move to the right Left 0 0 2 Middle 3 5 3 Right 7 0 a ape ee eee l gt a Pintucking 1 1 Stitch pattern Thread tension dial A Presser foot Blind hem foot G Fold the fabric with wrong side together Position the fabric so that the needle pierces 0 1 0 2
9. dry cloth Press the up down needle position button to raise the needle then unplug the sewing machine Remove the cover plate by sliding the cover plate release button to the right Take out the bobbin Brush out dust and lint You may also use a vacuum cleaner Remove the setscrew on the left hand side of the needle plate 3 with the screwdriver supplied with the machine Remove the needle plate Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush Clean the feed dog and hook race with the lint brush Clean the center of the hook race with a dry cloth oy O1 A w N You may also use a vacuum cleaner The machine does not require oiling Assemble the Hook Race Bobbin holder 2 Stopper Knob 4 Needle plate guide pins 5 Screwdriver 6 Guide holes Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to the stopper in the hook race Insert the bobbin Attach the needle plate with screw After cleaning the machine make sure the needle and presser foot are attached N w 37 Replacing the Light Bulb Make sure the power switch is turned off To change the light bulb wait until the light bulb has cooled down Open face cover N Pull out the light
10. stretch Use an interface or synthetic fabric The machine does not 4 Thread has been caught in the hook race Page 37 run smoothly and is 2 Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder Page 37 40 807 800 092 Printed in Taiwan
11. the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment 4 Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening 6 Do not use outdoors 7 Do not operate where aerosol Spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered 8 To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet 9 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 10 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do not use bent needles 13 Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break 14 Switch this sewing machine off O when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot and the like 15 Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner s manual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please note that on disposal this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant Natio
12. Cotton 50 14 90 Denim Silk 50 14 90 16 Jersey Cotton 40 50 100 Heavy Coating Synthetic 40 50 Quilting Silk 30 Cotton 50 16 100 J ANY 10 Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder AN CAUTION Turn off the power switch when removing or attaching the foot holder Thumb screw 2 Foot holder 3 Presser bar To remove Remove the thumb screw by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver To attach Match the hole in the foot holder 2 with the threaded hole in the presser bar 3 Fit the thumb screw into the hole Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver Changing Presser Foot CAUTION Turn off the power switch when changing the presser foot Snap on button red button 2 Groove 3 Pin e To remove Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise Raise the presser foot and press the red button on the back of the foot holder e To attach Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove 2 on the foot holder Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into place Bobbin Winding Removing the bobbin Hook cover plate release button 2 Hook cover plate Gently slide the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the cov
13. INSTRUCTION BOOK 5 PERE r a UDDEL fenns A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This sewing machine is not a toy Do not allow children to play with this machine The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only Read all instructions before using this sewing machine DAN G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning 2 Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts 5 Watts MAn N I N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not allow children to play with the machine The machine is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without proper supervision Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children 2 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner s manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner s manual 3 Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return this sewing machine to
14. achine is turned on the mark is lit after one second and the indicator window will show 2 Before Using Your Sewing Machine Before using your sewing machine for the first time place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes Wipe away any oil which may appear For Your Safety While in operation always keep your eyes on the sewing area Do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take up lever handwheel or needle Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply When leaving the machine unattended When attaching or removing any parts When cleaning the machine Do not place anything on the foot control when not sewing N JN Be alll A q J LJ Qo OOO OOO OOO OOO Controlling Sewing Speed Sewing speed is varied by the foot control The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully de pressed Operating Instructions Foot controller Model 21317 is for use with this sewing machine Speed Control Slider Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control Slider according to your sewing needs To increase sewing speed slide the lever to the right To decrease sewing speed slide the lever to the left Machine Operating Buttons Up down needle position button Press this button to set the needle position up o
15. aising the foot the indicator window shows UP to warn you AN eae CnaG fe ie iu i d pP O Fry fi D i E i i j 3 it E 4 a 5 it OH D Go l 5 26 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density in Buttonholes To change the stitch width The stitch width adjusting button controls the stitch width The pre set buttonhole widths are square buttonhole 5 0 rounded buttonhole 4 0 keyhole buttonhole 7 0 stretch buttonhole 5 0 knit buttonhole 5 0 Press or to adjust the stitch width of the entire buttonhole ranging between 2 5 to 7 0 depending on the selected buttonhole Narrower width by pressing 2 Wider width by pressing To change the stitch density The stitch length adjusting button controls the stitch density The pre set density varies from 0 4 to 1 0 according to the buttonhole selected Press or to adjust the stitch density of the entire buttonhole between 0 2 to 2 5 depending on the selected buttonhole 3 Denser stitch by pressing 4 Coarser stitch by pressing Double Layer Buttonhole To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole sew another layer of buttonhole over the previous one After the buttonhole is finished simply depress the foot control again Do not raise the foot or reselect the pa
16. art stop button Press this button to start or stop the machine The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches it then runs at the speed set by the speed control lever The machine will run slowly as long as this button is pressed The button is lit green when the machine is stopped The button is lit red when the machine is running Notes The Start stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine If you start the machine with the presser foot up the Indicator window will show Lower the foot then restart the machine Elongation button Stitches can be elongated up to five times their normal length by pressing this button see page 34 Stitch width adjusting button Press or to change the stitch width or needle drop position see page 18 or 21 The button is lit green and the indicator will show the stitch width or needle drop position Stitch length adjusting button Press or to change the stitch length see page 36 The button is lit green and the indicator will show the stitch length Stitch pattern selection button Press the desired stitch pattern selection button to select the desired stitch 1 To select the pattern on the left side of pattern selection button press it once The button is lit green and the pattern on the left side is selected 2 To select the pattern on the right side
17. ckwise Remove the needle from the needle clamp 2 Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the rear When inserting the needle into the needle clamp push it up as far as it goes Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by turning it clockwise 3 To see if the needle is good place the flat side of the needle onto something flat needle plate glass etc The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent Never use a bent or blunt needle A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits fine silks and silk like fabrics Selecting Thread and Needles For general sewing use needle size 11 75 or 14 90 A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics so the fabric will no be marred Heavy fabrics requires a needle large enough to the fabric without fraying the needle thread Always test the needle size on a small pierce of fabric which will be used for actual sewing In general use same thread for needle and bobbin When sewing stretch very fine fabrics and synthetics use a BLUE TIPPED needle The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches a Fabric Thread Needle N Lawn Silk 80 100 9 65 11 75 Georgette Cotton 80 100 Light Tricot Synthetic 80 100 Wool Polyester Cotton Silk 50 11 75 14 90 Medium Polyester Cotton 60 80 Fine jersey Synthetic 50 80 Wool
18. cm 1 16 inside of the folded edge and lower the foot Turn the guide screw and move the guide next to the folded edge Sew guiding the folded edge along the guide Open the fabric and press the tucks to one side Folded edge 2 Guide screw 3 Guide 0 1 0 2 cm 1 16 Automatic Reverse Stitch Stitch pattern i 2 Needle thread tension A Presser foot Zigzag foot A Reverse stitch button This reverse stitch can be used for securing mending or reinforcement stitches At the end of seams press the reverse stitch button once so that the machine will sew an auto lock stitch immediately and stop automatically Triple Stretch Stitch os Stitch pattern dt 2 Needle thread tension A 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A This strong durable stitch is recommended when both elasticity and strength are necessary in order to insure comfort and durability Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams Also use for extra reinforcement when constructing items such as backpacks 19 A Ly ES Ne a T f f f f 1 f f 20 Straight Stretch Stitch pattern 2 Needle thread tension A 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A 3 This stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seams while permitting the s
19. d accordingly Pre programmed stitch settings 2 Narrow width small number Q Wide width large number Dense stitch small number Coarse stitch large number Width Length Overcasting 5 Stitch pattern 2 Needle thread tension A Presser foot Zigzag foot A Overedge foot C This zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project 1 The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fabric straight 2 Place your fabric so that the double guide wires come to the edge The machine will stitch over these wires The black ridge will keep the loose threads in so that the needle can stitch over them 3 As you sew be sure your fabric edge pushes up against the black ridge NOTE When using an Overedge foot make sure to set the stitch width between 5 and 7 otherwise the needle may hit the overedge foot o Tricot Stitch Stitch pattern Needle thread tension A 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker The stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears Place your fabric to allow a 5 8 1 5 cm seam Trim excess close to stitching Be careful not to cut the stitches Overedge Stitch o
20. dle clamp screw is loose Page 9 3 The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing Page 16 4 The needle is too fine for the fabric being used Page 9 Skipped stitches 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted bent or blunt Page 9 2 The needle and or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn Page 9 3 A Blue Tip needle is not being used for sewing stretch very fine fabrics and synthetics Page 9 4 The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 13 5 A poor quality needle is used Page 9 Seam puckering 1 The needle thread tension is too tight Pages 14 15 2 The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 13 3 The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn Page 9 4 The stitche length is too long for the fabric Adjust the stitch length The cloth is not feeding smoothly 1 The feed dog is packed with lint Page 37 2 The stitches are too fine Adjust the stitch length 3 The feed dog is not raised after drop feed sewing Page 8 ee 1 The needle thread tension is too loose Pages 14 15 2 The needle is either too heavy or too fine for the thread Page 9 The machine doesnot 1 The machine is not plugged in Page 4 Work 2 Thread has been caught in the hook race Page 37 3 The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to the left after bobbin winding Page 11 Buttonhole sewing S 1 The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn Page 26 not sewn properly 2 Suitable interface material has not been used for the
21. e left NOTE Make sure that the carrying handle is not being raised when winding the bobbin NOTE The machine motor automatically stops after 2 minutes if you do not stop the machine 11 Inserting the bobbin yea End of thread 2 Notch 3 Notch Threading diagram Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise Guide the thread into the first notch on the front side of the bobbin holder Draw the thread to the left sliding it between the tension spring blades N 3 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread slips into the second notch 3 Pull out about 6 15 cm of thread 4 Attach the hook cover plate Check the threading by referring to the diagram 4 shown on the hook cover plate 12 3 1 Threading the Machine or e Threading the machine Up down needle position button S 2 Spool Raise the thread take up lever to its highest position Raise the presser foot lifter Place a spool on the spool pin with the thread coming off as shown f 1 Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide 2 While holding the thread near the spool 2 draw the end of the thread down around t
22. e position button 2 Presser foot lifter e Finishing sewing Reverse stitch button 2 Thread cutter 3 Fabric To fasten the ends of a seam press the reverse stitch button and sew several reverse stitches Raise the presser foot Remove the fabric draw the threads to the back and cut them with the thread cutter The threads are cut the proper length to begin sewing the next seam When pattern 4 is selected reverse stitches are sewn automatically at the beginning of the seam then sewing continues forward When you reach the end edge of the fabric press the reverse stitch button once The machine will sew four reverse stitches four forward stitches then stop sewing 16 Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate Needle drop position 2 Edge of fabric 3 Seam guides The seam guides on the needle plate are engraved to help you measure seam width The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the edge of the fabric The lines are 1 8 0 3 cm apart and engraved at 3 8 4 8 5 8 and 6 8 The lines in millimeters are 5 mm apart and are engraved at 10 mm 15 mm and 20 mm Turn a Square Corner Cornering guide 2 Up down needle position button Presser foot lifter Turning a square corner 5 8 1 6cm from t
23. e symbol O of a switch indicates the off position of a switch For appliances with a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way SECTION Il GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply Before connecting the power cord make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power Using the start stop button Machine socket 2 Power supply plug 3 Power switch Machine plug Turn off the power switch 3 Insert the machine plug into the machine socket Insert the power supply plug into the outlet Turn on the power switch 3 PON gt Using the foot control Foot control plug 2 Machine socket 3 Power supply plug 4 Power switch Machine plug Foot control Red mark 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Insert the foot control plug and machine plug into the machine socket 3 Insert the power supply plug into the outlet 4 Turn on the power switch CAUTION Do not pull the foot control cord beyond the red mark NOTE The start stop button does not work when the foot control is connected When the m
24. eam to be pressed completely flat Auto lock Stitch Stitch pattern ii 2 Needle thread tension A 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A 4 Reverse stitch button Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric and lower the presser foot The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue sewing forward By pressing the reverse button the machine will sew several locking stitches in place then stop sewing automatically Saddle Stitch re Stitch pattern do 2 Needle thread tension F 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F You can achieve a lovely hand worked look when topstitching suits blazers jumpers and denim outfits with the saddle stitch 21 Zigzag Stitch Stitch pattern 2 Needle thread tension A Presser foot Zigzag foot A e To change the width and length Zigzag stitch is useful for overcasting applique mending etc When you change the zigzag width make sure the needle position is above the fabric 1 When you select the stitch display shows pre programmed stitch length setting Press the stitch width adjusting button or stitch length adjusting button to change the stitch width and length manually 2 When the or key is pressed the width and length will be change
25. eedle drop position NOTE The needle drop position will move to the left or right but the stitch width is remained the same 31 Bartacking 8 Stitch pattern E 2 Thread tension dial A D 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Tacking is used to reinforce pockets crotches and belt D carriers where extra stretch is needed The machine will sew a tacking of 1 5 cm 5 8 length E automatically J 1 t 1 J The dot will blink when the bartacking is finished and t gt the machine will memorize the tack length To sew another tack in the same size simply restart the o machine and it will stop automatically when finished sewing To change the tack length press the stitch pattern selection key The blinking dot will disappear 1 5 cm 5 8 Start point 3 End point Dot N To sew a shorter tack When you sew a tack less than 1 5 cm 5 8 in length sew to the required length and press the reverse button The machine will memorize the tack length Required length Reverse button Tack length Starting point Me gt Adjusting the evenness of bartacking Make a test on an extra piece of fabric to check your settings If the bartacking is uneven adjust the stitch by turning the feed balancing dial 4 as follows e Stitch does not meet start position Turn dial toward for even sti
26. ees 39 TrOUDICSNOOTING asane a a ee 40 Me P SECTION I NAME OF PARTS Names of Parts Extension table Accessory box 2 Needle plate 3 Needle threader 4 Thread cutter 5 Face cover 6 Thread take up lever T Upper thread guide Thread tension dial 9 Spool pin Large spool holder D Speed control slider 2 Indicator window 3 Elongation button Stitch width adjusting button 5 Stitch length adjusting button Stitch pattern selection button D Up down needle position button Auto lock button Reverse stitch button Start stop button Feed balancing dial Hook cover release button Hook cover plate Foot holder Presser foot Needle Needle clamp screw Thumb screw 9 Machine sockets Power switch 61 Handwheel 62 Bobbin winder stopper 63 Bobbin winder spindle Carrying handle 5 Presser foot lifter Buttonhole lever 6 Free arm Drop feed dog lever Foot control Power supply cord GSBO S8ee The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice 2 Standard Accessories BQPDVOOD OOLOOQOOOHNO Bobbin Needle set Overcast foot M Satin stitch foot F Zipper foot E Automatic buttonhole foot R Overedge foot C Blind hem foot G Screwdriver Quilter Seam ripper Buttonhole opener Lint brush Large spool holder Small spool holder Operating Instructions Th
27. er plate Lift out the bobbin e Horizontal spool pin Spool pin 2 Large spool holder 3 Small spool holder Lift up the spool pin Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown Attach the large spool holder w and press it firmly against the spool of thread The small spool holder e is used with narrow or small spools of thread Fr N Winding the bobbin Draw the thread from the spool gt N Guide the thread around the thread guide w Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside gt Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle Szi Push the bobbin to the right The indicator window will showlJE sign a With the free end of the thread held in your hand depress the foot control Stop the machine when it has wound a few layers and then cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin N Depress the foot control again When the bobbin is fully wound it stops automatically Return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left and cut the thread as shown T ES NOTE 6 7 AO The machine will not sew until the spindle has been K DAN A returned to th
28. he check spring holder H eI 3 Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the take up lever and down into the take up lever eye Pass the thread through the lower thread guide Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the left Thread the needle from front to back or use a needle threader ES Needle Threader AN CAUTION Turn off the power switch when using the needle threader Knob 2 Hook 3 Guide a 4 Guide b Holder plate 1 Lower the presser foot Raise the needle to its highest position Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will go The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind 2 Draw the thread from guide a 3 to guide b and under the hook 2 Draw the thread up along the right side of the guide b and slip the thread in between the guide b and the holder plate Raise the knob in the direction of the arrow on the illustration drawing the thread loop through the needle w 4 Pull the thread through the needle eye NOTE The needle threader can be used with a 11 to 16 needle or a blue tipped needle Thread size 50 to 90 should also work well 13
29. he fabric edge Stop stitching and lower needle down into the fabric by pressing the Up Down needle position button when the fabric edge facing you lines up with the cornering guide as shown Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line up the edge with the 5 8 1 6cm seam guide Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction Quilting a Stitch pattern d 2 Needle thread tension A Presser foot Zigzag foot A Quilter Use the seam guide lines on the needle plate and the free arm to help determine the distance between quilting stitches The quilter will help keep the stitching line straight Loosen the quilter holding screw Slide the quilter in the hole to the desired width and tighten the screw N Sew guiding the quilter over the previous row of stitching Quilter holding screw 2 Quilter 3 Hole 4 Distance 17 18 Sewing on Heavy Fabrics Fabric 2 Black button The black button on foot A will lock the foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot This ensures even feeding at the beginning of seams and helps when sewing many layers of fabric such as sewing over welt seams when hemming jeans When you reach the point of an increased thickness lower the needle and raise the presser foot Press
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31. ight side Top side of the fabric Results vary with fabric thread and sewing conditions e Tension is too tight Right side Top side of fabric 2 Wrong side Bottom side of fabric The corner of each zigzag pulls together on the right side of the fabric e Tension is too loose Right side Top side of fabric 2 Wrong side Bottom side of fabric The corner of each zigzag point pulls together on the wrong side of the fabric SECTION IlI BASIC SEWING Straight Stitch a R Stitch pattern Ss 2 Needle thread tension A 3 Presser foot Zigzag foot A p e To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate 5 8 1 6 cm is most common Lower the needle to the point where you want to start Lower the presser foot and pull the threads toward the back Depress the foot control or press the start stop button Gently guide the fabric along a seam guide line letting the fabric feed naturally CAUTION Do not place fingers near to the presser foot when guiding fabric or the needle clamp screw may strike and injure your fingers e Changing sewing direction Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the fabric by pressing the up down needle position button Raise the presser foot Pivot the fabric around the needle to change sewing direction as desired Lower the presser foot Up down needl
32. ly 3 Needle thread Top thread 4 Bobbin thread Bottom thread Pull the loose ends of the filler cord to tighten it Thread the end of the cord through a hand sewing needle Then draw them to the wrong side of the fabric and knot gt Zipper Sewing Stitch selector db 2 Needle threadtension A Presser foot Z 1 ipper foot E Attaching the zipper foot gt Groove Pin To sew left side To sew right side Fit the pin on the zipper foot into the groove on the foot holder e To sew the left side of the zipper attach zipper foot with the right hand side of pin e To sew the right side of zipper attach zipper foot with the left hand side of pin N Fabric preparation Add 1 cm 3 8 to the zipper length This is the overall opening size Right side of the fabric 1 cm 3 8 Q Opening size Zipper length Slider Zipper teeth Zipper tape Wrong side of the fabric End of the opening Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew up to the end of the zipper opening with a 2 cm 13 16 seam allowance Reverse the stitch to fasten the seam Baste along the zipper opening with the stitch length 4 5 2 cm 13 16 Zipper opening Basting 2 Reverse stitches Q End of the opening Seam NOTE Loosen the thread tension to one 1 for the basting stitch L To sew
33. n stitch pattern 7 on right side of garment centering over the seam line 33 9 12 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 34 Satin Stitch Stitch pattern gt 2 Thread tension dial A 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Stitch patterns 9 to 12 z j can be used For better sewing results interfacing should be used on the wrong side of fabric when you use stretch or elastic garments Press the auto lock button to finish the end of the pattern Elongation Stitch Pattern p 2 Thread tension dial A Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Elongation button Stitch patterns 9 to 12 4 gt F can be elongated Satin stitches can be elongated up to five times their normal length by pressing the elongation button When the width or length of stitch is changed a greater variety of patterns are available Elongation button N a s a KCN Topo 35 Decorative Stitch Pattern with Auto Lock Stitch Stitch Pattern 2 Thread tension dial A Presser foot Satin stitch foot F Select the stitch pattern p and sew Press the auto lock button while the machine is sewing the stitch pattern The machine will stop automatically when the second unit is completed Select the stitch pattern and press the auto lock button Start se
34. nal legislation relating ma 0 lectrical electronic products If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance European Union only TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I NAME OF PARTS Names Of PartSiceis ee nei aha e ln ee ee ad 2 Standard Accessories 0 ccceececce cece eeeceseeseeeeeeeesneaneeeees 3 SECTION II GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply c0ceeeee 4 Before Using Your Sewing Machine ccceeeeeeeees 4 Operating INStrUCtiONS ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeteeeeeeesaeeeteneees 4 For Your Safety iii cacigeteaic accel i a i 4 Controlling Sewing Speed cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesteeeeeeees 5 Speed Control Slider oo eceeeeseeceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseeeneneees 5 Machine Operating Buttons cccceeeeeseeeesteeeeeees 5 6 Presser Foot Lifter cceccccceeeeseececeeseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 7 Thread Cutter 02 eececeecceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeessaeeeseneeesaas 7 Extension Fable ecin enara tient N R 7 To Drop or Raise the Feed Dog sssessssesrsssreresns 8 Presser Foot Pressure Adjusting Lever see 8 Carrying Handle 0 cccccceceeeeeeeneeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseaeeneneees 8 Changing Needle cccccccceesececeeteeeeeeeeeeseeeeenaeeneneees 9 Selecting Thread and Needles cccccceeeessteeeeeeaes 9 Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder 8 10 Changing Presser Foot ccc cceceeeeeeeseeeseteeeeeeeeeeees 10 Bobbin WINING enis
35. of pattern selection button press it twice The button is lit orange and the pattern on the right side is selected The indicator window will show the pre set stitch length of the selected stitch pattern The alphabet under the stitch pattern indicates the suitable presser foot type for the selected stitch pattern Note Raise the needle above the fabric when selecting the stitch pattern Ye N Presser Foot Lifter Presser foot lifter Normal up position Highest position The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot You can raise it about 1 4 0 6 cm higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you place thick material under the foot Thread Cutter Thread cutter You do not need a pair of scissors to cut the thread after sewing Simply use the built in thread cutter Extension Table Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine as illustrated for free arm sewing of cuffs and sleeves Attaching the table Push the extension table inserting the pin into the hole until the extension table snaps into the machine Extension table 2 Pin 3 Hole 4 Free arm Accessory case Many sewing accessories are stored in the accessory case To Dro
36. on 4 Right side Top side of fabric 5 Wrong side Bottom side of fabric If the needle thread tension is too tight the bobbin thread is pulled up and will appear on the right side of the fabric Turn the dial to a lower tension setting number to loosen the needle thread tension u 15 e Tension is too loose Needle thread Top thread 2 Bobbin thread Bottom thread To tighten tension Right side Top side of fabric Wrong side Bottom side of fabric If the needle thread tension is too loose the needle thread loops on the wrong side of the fabric Turn the dial to a higher tension setting number to tighten the needle thread tension Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch For an ideal zigzag stitch the bobbin thread does not show on the right side Top side of the fabric and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side Bottom side of the fabric See the illustrations for the correct appearance To match this appearance adjust the needle tension as necessary e Correct tension Right side Top side of fabric Wrong side Bottom side of fabric Minimize the amount of needle thread visible on the wrong side Bottom side of the fabric without causing excessive puckering or causing the bobbin thread to show on the r
37. p or Raise the Feed Dog The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine To drop the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow as illustrated 2 To raise the feed dog push the lever in the direction of the arrow as illustrated and turn the handwheel toward you Feed dog must be up for normal sewing Presser Foot Pressure Adjusting Lever The presser foot pressure adjusting lever should be set at 3 for regular sewing Reduce the pressure to 2 for the applique cutwork draw work and basting Set the pressure at 1 when sewing the chiffon lace organdy and other fine fabrics Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require the pressure at 1 Presser foot pressure adjusting Carrying Handle Use the carrying handle when carrying your sewing machine To use the carrying handle pull it up as far as it will go Press down the carrying handle to store it Note Press down and store the carrying handle when it is not in use gt Changing Needle Z CAUTION Turn off the power switch when changing a needle Needle clamp screw 2 Needle clamp Flat side 1 Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise and lower the presser foot Loosen the needle clamp screw 1 by turning it counterclo
38. r couture fashions 1 Sew front bartack and left row 2 Sew the rear bartack and right row 3 Locking stitch at end Stretch Buttonhole Stitch pattern Thread tension dial A Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 15 Designed for non woven fabrics such as knit and jersey It provides a decorative touch 1 Sew the left row and the front bartack 2 Sew the rear bartack and right row 3 Locking stitch at end 27 28 Corded Buttonhole Stitch pattern ii Thread tension dial A Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R Use the same procedure as the automatic buttonhole procedure Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used With the buttonhole foot raised hook the filler cord on the spur at the back of the buttonhole foot Bring the ends toward you under the buttonhole foot clearing the front end Hook the filler cord into the forks 2 on the front of the automatic buttonhole foot to hold them tight Lower the needle into the garment where the buttonhole will start and lower the foot Spur 2 Forks Depress the foot control gently and sew the buttonhole Each side of the buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn over the cord Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the sewing threads on
39. r down when the machine stops The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button e The button is lit orange when needle position is set down position Auto lock button When stitches 4 L are selected the machine will immediately sew locking stitches when the Auto lock button is pressed then automatically stop When sewing other stitches except J 1 2 F the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the pattern being sewn and automatically stop e The button is lit green until locking stitch is automatically stopped Reverse stitch button When stitches amp L are selected the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse stitch button is pressed If you press the reverse stitch button when sewing other stitches except J I 2 F the machine will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop If you press the reverse button when stitch pattern LL 2 has been selected and the foot control is not connected the machine will start sewing in reverse as long as the button is pressed and the machine will stop when the button is released e The button is lit red until locking stitch is automatically stopped START STOP m4m 2 8 A M W Cj A F g SSES SSWES m A DHH T D wo A OAS we a I E w ao 2 ey B DKA St
40. tch e Stitch does not meet return position 0 Turn dial toward for even stitch Start position Return position Feed balancing dial 2 Standard setting mark Q Indication line 32 gt Applique Stitch pattern g 2 Needle thread tension A Cs al 3 Presser foot Satin stitch foot F J 4 Presser foot pressure lever 2 or 1 p Applique fabric Slit Q Edge Applique a technique for stitching fabric shapes onto another fabric opens limitless design possibilities Dimension and texture can be added by lightly stuffing all or part of design This machine has several different patterns that can be used to enhance your applique In this type of applique raw edges are folded under First cut the applique design out of cardboard Next place the cardboard design on the fabric Then cut the fabric slightly larger than the cardboard Fold the fabric raw edge around the cardboard and press to form a perfectly shaped design _ Remove the cardboard Tape or pin the applique in place and sew using the slit on the satin stitch foot as a guide next to the folded edge of the applique Patchwork Stitch pattern gt Thread tension dial A CES Presser foot Satin stitch foot F 7 To sew Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Sew seam with straight stitch pattern 1 and press seam allowance to open Sew patter
41. ting stitches 2 Basting stitches Open the zipper then lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam After finish sewing remove the basting stitches on the upper fabric Blind Hemming Stitch pattern J Thread tension dial A Presser foot Blind hem foot G J Fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to form a 0 4 0 7 cm allowance Wrong side of fabric 0 4 0 7 cm 1 Fold the hem under the fabric for lightweight fabrics 2 On heavyweight fabrics that tend to ravel the raw edge should be overcast first N Place the fabric so that the needle just pierces the folded edge when the needle comes over the extreme left side Lower the presser foot IN 3 Turn the guide screw to adjust the position of the guide to match it with the folded edge Sew guiding the folded edge along the guide 3 Guide screw Guide Folded edge 4 Open the fabric after sewing is finished Right side of the fabric Fine tuning the needle drop position The needle drop position can be adjusted by pressing stitch width adjusting button 1 Press the minus key to move the needle drop position to the right 2 Press the plus key to move the needle drop position to the left Guide Left n
42. to a problem in the electronic components Contact the service center or the store from where the machine was purchased NOTE The safety device will shut the power down when the machine is locked If the threads are jamming remove the jammed threads and turn the power on again after 3 minutes Audible signal The buzzer sounds when Pip Normal operation Pip pip pip Invalid operation Pip pip peep Buttonhole sewing completed Peep Malfunciton It is not abnormal that a faint humming sound is coming from the internal motors 39 Troubleshooting noisy Condition Cause Reference The needle thread 1 The needle thread is not threaded properly Page 13 breaks 2 The needle thread tension is too tight Pages 14 15 3 The needle is bent or blunt Page 9 4 The needle is incorrectly inserted Page 9 5 The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing Page 16 6 The thread were not drawn to the rear after sewing Page 16 7 The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle Page 9 The DoRbIA thread 1 The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder Page 12 breaks 2 Lint has collected in the bobbin holder Page 37 3 The bobbin is damaged and doesn t turn smoothly Change the bobbin The needle breaks 1 The needle is incorrectly inserted Page 9 2 The nee
43. ttern The machine will sew another buttonhole in the following order and stop automatically 2 Straight stitching in reverse to go back to the starting point 3 Front bartack and left row 4 Right row 5 Back bartack and locking stitches at the end Round End Buttonhole Stitch pattern I 2 Thread tension dial A 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics especially for blouses and children s clothes Sewing procedure is the same as automatic buttonhole 4 Starting point Bartacking Keyhole Buttonhole Stitch pattern 2 Thread tension dial A 3 Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy weight fabrics It is also suitable for larger and thicker buttons Sewing procedure is the same as automatic buttonhole 4 Starting point Bartacking Knit Buttonhole Stitch pattern g Thread tension dial A Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R A simplified version of the stretch buttonhole 1 Sew front bartack and left row 2 Sew the back bartack and right row 3 Locking stitch at end Faux Chain Buttonhole Stitch pattern 2 Thread tension dial A Presser foot Automatic buttonhole foot R 15 Resembles a Hand Worked buttonhole Ideal on fine fabrics featured in Heirloom sewing o
44. wing and the machine will sew one unit of the pattern and stop automatically Repeat the above steps to sew a line of the pattern combination 36 Adjusting Pattern Balance If the stretch patterns are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric adjust them with the feed balancing dial Feed balancing dial 2 Standard setting mark 3 Indication line The machine comes with the feed balancing dial set in the position as shown Adjusting distorted stretch stitch patterns 1 When patterns are too compressed correct by turning the dial in the direction of 2 When patterns are too drawn out correct by turning the dial in the direction of NOTE Turn the feed balancing dial slightly as it is very sensitive gt SECTION IV CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Clean the Hook Race and Feed Dog Z WARNING e Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section Z CAUTION Do not store the machine in a high humidity area near a heat radiator or in direct sunlight NOTE Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and neutral soap After cleaning the machine make sure the needle and presser foot are attached Screw driver 2 Setscrew Needle plate Lint brush Hook race Bobbin holder Feed dog Soft
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