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Kenmore 25326042100 Refrigerator User Manual

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1. s tom Etl 7 T Poo Replacing the Needle 33 GETTING READY 4 Lower the needle changing tool Insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and then use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw SLNALNOO Fee T a gt The needle can be removed from the needle bar gt The needle is installed Insert the new needle into the hole in the needle changing tool 8 Lower the needle changing tool off of the Insert the needle with the flat side of the needle needle toward the rear of the machine 4 AGV ae NILL39 SOISVd DNIMAS Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV 34 a e a Replacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric Presser foot precautions SLNALNOO Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet AULON Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot causing the needle to bend or break Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine AGV ae NILL39 Replacing the presser foot 1 CAUTION Replace the presser foot as described below For details on using the side cutter S refer
2. Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible Buttonhole lever 86 The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot k S o Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing gt Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and cut the thread Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position gt Memo If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 52 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV Eyelets such as those on belts can be sewn Three sizes of eyelets are possible 7 mm 6 mm and 5 mm 1 4 15 64 and 3 16 inch Stitch Name Pattern Application Sewing eyelets for example on belts e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 is N Select stitch pd e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Adjust the stitch width to select the desired eyelet size sw A MM aw aye as 7mm 6mm 5mm 1 4 inch 15 64 inch 3 16 inch e For details refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 51 Lower the needle into t
3. r f 7U N j 3 o i Ji f Stitch length adjustment button Stitch length adjustment slider Stitch length adjustment indicator e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 52 e If the fabric does not feed for example if it is too thick decrease the density of the stitching E Changing the stitch width Press the stitch width adjustment button and then slide the stitch width adjustment slider to adjust the stitch width fl T fj 7 f f j l j i l Stitch width adjustment button 2 Stitch width adjustment slider Stitch width adjustment indicator e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 51 gt Memo Before sewing buttonholes check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric SLNALNOO Q z z Z Q D m s lt SOISVd DNIMAS S3H LILS ALMILAN XIGNAddV E Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 3 Select stitch Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread N foe or KII gt
4. CAUTION Two spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break Loading the spool into the thread cassette Load the spool of thread into the enclosed thread cassette to prepare the upper thread gt Memo The order for threading the thread cassette is indicated on the thread cassette Also check the markings on the thread cassette while threading it D Turn on the sewing machine Px Open the thread cassette compartment cover at the top on the left side of the machine Upper Threading 19 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p XIGNAddV GETTING READY Push the thread cassette eject lever on the left Place the spool for the upper thread onto the side of the machine toward the back spool pin Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the left as seen from the O top op m Z o Q A Z Thread cassette eject lever Q gt The thread cassette is raised 0 Spool za gt e If the sewing machine is turned off the Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin Z thread cassette will not be ejected With the rounded side of the spool cap correctly positioned toward the top slide the spool cap onto the spool
5. GETTING READY Read before 2 SEWING BASICS k UTILITY STITCHES Read when additional information is requiret 4 APPENDIX Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual Enclosed Accessories After opening the box check that the following accessories are enclosed If any item is missing or damaged contact your retailer Accessories 3 Note For U S A only Foot controller Model N5V O O z m zZ 6p This foot controller can be used on this machine model CS 8075 The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer Part code XA4813 051 AGV ae NILL39 3 4 5 6 we SSS Gs D S V ID TIIA ALO SLE ag tas RLS LILLI ITIL ROD Oe SOISVd DNIMAS 75 11 2 needles 90 14 2 needles 90 14 2 needles Ball point needle gold colored S3H LILS ALMILAN iaai U S A Others ei U S A Others crews 7 Zipper foot Bea spool pi Zigzag foot Ton machine e Blind sich aR xost 19 Foot conre xeso Button fitting foot M X59375 151 Thread cassette on machine EA 10 E 12 Spool cap orange Spool cap special 1 1 0 1 12 13 13 Fyelet punch 135793 051 J Sooo S gt U U m Z z gt lt Z m gt lt Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below Before using the sewin
6. ee Decorative bridging stitches Bw Le gt Wy ie Sy a O Po A SSL 5 ae 1 1 Ja Smocking Smocking fabrics to add 3 16 0 1 4 stitch texture and elasticity 257 25 10 40 3 16 3 32 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 3 3 3 3 ae Scallo en ti 5 7 A 0 5 eta Satin scallop stitching o a 1 5 7 0 e 1 6 4 0 Lace sewing decorative 8 1 16 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 Sw Bin hemming heirloom stitching U1 HO E 1 5 7 3 0 1 5 4 0 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 O 3 1 5 4 0 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 5 Decorative hemming and heirloom stitching etc on O 4 0 1 54 0 thin mediumweight and plain 1 1 ee 1 4 3 16 1 16 3 16 5 5 4 0 weave fabrics 0 2 1 16 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 ca 3 0 2 0 4 0 1 8 1 16 3 16 2 5 1 0 4 0 3 32 1 16 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 UI y X Decorative stitch QO s 2 UI He S D 1 1 1 lt O Ze ae Decorative stitch Ze SC Ji 1 W lt D 88 UTILITY STITCHES AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p XIGNAddV Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting It is used on blouses and children s clothing This stitch
7. eeeessseessssssssssssssesrrsessssssees 12 DODDIN WIKGINE secrssrminsiii 12 DOUNON SOWING sisaisiscs iisen en 71 OUILOR OIE TOOT seecae Eea 69 buttonhole lever cc ceecccccccesseseeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeaees C 69 86 b ttonhole stth scersseciazcceesneeeesesraepaes tee nieren 67 C CEY eei a E Cover E changing sewing direction ssessssssssessesssssesrssssesressseree 53 CHANING Me neddi ast ctscronieieneciucnncdorsraiecsigaiennenanes 32 changing the needle stop position ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 107 EE EE a rest AS N seea atu aise EE 106 cleaning Drusi ccdertcetagestene tenement Cover A 101 CRAZY GUIIOSTI CHINE srera a 81 cross wound thread s2cdascasnsidtescsnadensetccseseveccineienedduaseaesens 18 VES aranan E E E 53 CVINMEINICAl picce Tessier stand seanenvnciesheeebe esses 40 E SlaSUC TAG sossen a o a 77 BICC UC al ooe aseran 11 enor MMESSAG CS satni 106 even seam allowance a 2 scatcacesnerciectareestanieaneeneieateacenents 55 E a na ceecetnaia sion ite eaten 87 eyele PUNTI ater cccescsuderenenrerconversateaauren Cover A 70 87 108 F EE ta ete tate TE EET T ET AET 89 PUIG E E T A E E 2 feed dog position switch esessessesseeeeressse Cover C 84 TEGO Ke a 2 EI ASTE E EE Cover C 83 TOOU COMUNE cccccsacscoseanamreswetsnasidsisuetwcsenstananss Cover A 45 toot controller FAC IC acxecrocznstcmnsaaxa saiaovrocexe ai Cover C free motion quilting ssc2ass lt anceanessdtecsvedtensduasedebtaesaanesseneass 83 THOME V
8. 00 oO J 8 I SRL We S ZE VAC mlh z TMM zN ltl 25 AK ZS Sa zA AZ 25 O28 ww zs WZ EXE ZS YYY coo yy ZB BES z TOM IE Zz amp wee 00 J l l l 25 N ins E Q Stitches There are 50 stitches Select stitch 00 49 A letter A G J N or R indicating the presser foot that should be used appears below the stitch number 2 Stitch indicator Stitch selection key Press the stitch selection key and then select the number for the stitch that you wish to use 50 stitches are available For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Stitch length adjutment indicator Stitch length adjustment button Stitch length adjustment slider These are used to adjust the length of the stitch After pressing the stitch length adjustment button so that the indicator lights up slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length Stitch width adjustment indicator Stitch width adjustment button Stitch width adjustment slider These are used to adjust the width of the stitch or the needle position After pressing the stitch width adjustment button so that the indicator lights up slide the stitch width adjustment slider to adjust the stitch width Cover E AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional acce
9. CAUTION Only use the bobbin part code SA156 XA5539 151 designed specifically for this sewing machine Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine The enclosed bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from older models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model Older model Q z z Z Q D m s lt Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to prepare the bobbin thread SOISVd DNIMAS Turn on the sewing machine Swing up the bobbin thread spool pin Move the bobbin thread spool pin up as far as Pa possible Open the bobbin winder cover at the top on the right side of the sewing machine S3H LILS ALMILAN Bobbin thread spool pin XIGNAddV Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin a Bool Notch 2 Bobbin winder shaft spring 12 Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Two spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break SLNALNOO Place the spool of
10. The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin aoe specifically for this machine SAHOLILS ALMILN SOISVd DNIMAS AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO XIGNAddV Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly for example the spool is not installed correctly the spool cap is too big for the spool being used or the thread has come out of the nee dle bar thread hook Correct the upper threading There are knots or tangles in the ae Remove any knots or tangles The selected needle is not appropri Select a needle that is appropriate ate for the thread being used for the type of stitch being used papenze The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 50 Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean the shuttle Replace the needle Correctly install the needle page 18 SLNALNOO The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle page 100 The upper thread breaks The needle is bent or blunt page 31 G z z Z Q D m z lt The needle is incorrectly installed
11. DGE Reinforce ment 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 16 Reinforce ment 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 O Reinforce ment 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 cai O Reinforce ment 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforce ment 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 1 4 1 16 1 0 1 16 2 0 1 16 2 5 3 32 2 5 3 32 2 0 1 16 2 0 1 16 2 5 3 32 0 5 1 32 Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i O Z Z Z O O Z O Side cutter Z O O O O n O O Z O Z Z O O O SOISVd DNIMAS AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO S3H LILS ALMILAN XIGNAddV Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Name Pattern Application Manual 4 o gt Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Wie Patchwork stitching decorative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabric such as with tricot Joining stitch VVV s ol Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching WAY Fagoting and decora tive stitching YYY od Fagoting stitch Fagoting and decora tive stitching ZX Decorative stitching Decorative stitching 1 5 7 0 Decorative stitching 1 16 1 4 and elastic attaching Lace sewing decora tive hemming heir loom stitching etc 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 Decorative stitch 1 5 7 0 Decorative hemming 1 1 6 1 4 heirloom stitching etc Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitch ing etc 1 5
12. Thread cassette indicator If the thread cassette indicator is lit up in red the needle has not been raised to the correct position Press D needle position button once to raise the needle XIGNAddV Be Needle position button 22 e If the needle is not raised to the correct position the needle cannot be threaded with the needle threader Be sure to check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green before inserting the thread cassette Insert the thread cassette into the thread cassette compartment SLNALNOO Slowly press down on the thread cassette until Needle bar thread hook it clicks into place gt At the same time that the thread cassette is inserted the needle is threaded gt The thread cassette indicator goes off e If the needle could not be threaded or the thread was not passed through the needle bar thread hook refer to Loading the spool into the thread cassette page 19 and perform the procedure again starting from step AGV ae NILL39 The needle threader is operated when the needle is threaded Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle otherwise injuries may occur SOISVd DNIMAS Raise the presser foot lever carefully pull on the loop of thread passed through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread Carefully pull the loop of thread toward the rear of the machine Cc EE 4 lt
13. lt gt Start sewing e For details refer to Starting to sew page 45 e For details on sewing reverse reinforcement stitches refer to Securing the stitching page 47 64 Blind Hem Stitching Secure the bottoms of skirts and pants with a blind hem Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual R Blind hem stitching on mediumweight 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 3 5 2 fabrics 0 1 16 1 16 1 8 Blind e 2 stitc m Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics ao aR Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the Attach blind hem foot R hem and then baste it about 5 mm i AN 3 16 inch from the edge of the fabric e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 a Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 a LAR o pill Position the fabric with the edge of the folded Desired edge of hem hem against the guide of the presser foot and 5 mm 3 16 inch then lower the presser foot lever Fold back the fabric along the basting and then position the fabric with the wrong side facing up Wrong side of fabric Fold of hem Guide Wrong side of fabric Basting Blind Hem Stitching 65 AGV a
14. Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button Set the stitch length adjustment slider to the shortest stitch length setting Turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes a CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the button otherwise the needle may bend or break Start sewing e After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed press reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching When you are finished attaching the button slide the drop feed lever to sf to the left as seen from the front of the machine to raise the feed dogs AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV Zipper Insertion A zipper can be sewn in place Stitch Name Pattern Application Straight stitch center Attaching zippers needle Sewing concealed seams and pintucks position Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch P
15. Spool cap Slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter Q gt The thread is cut to a suitable length s Pull out some thread and then thread the 5 thread guide for bobbin winding t CAUTION CO Hold the thread with both hands and then securely pass the thread as far as possible into Be sure to cut the thread as described If the two slits in the thread guide the bobbin is wound without cutting the N thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the 7 IA j rn a T or ay Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p IOO XIGNAddV Thread guide for bobbin winding Two slits 14 Slide the sewing speed controller to the right so that the speed will be fast i C or Sewing speed controller 12 Press A start stop button once ae Start stop button gt The bobbin starts spinning and the thread is wound around the bobbin gt The bobbin spins slowly when it is full When the bobbin begins spinning slowly press A start stop button once gt The sewing machine stops Use scissors to cut the end of the thread wound around the bobbin Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left 17 Remove the spool cap and spool Swing down the bobbin thread spool pin close the bobbin winder cover and then slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position gt
16. F button was not Press the start stop button page 45 The sewing machine does The presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever page 44 ROL ORENATE Do not use the start stop button when the foot controller is con 45 nected To use the start stop button Paes disconnect the foot controller The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten The needle clamp screw is loose Ce a page 35 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric page 30 being sewn The start stop button was pressed even though the foot controller is connected The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct The presser foot that is used is not Attach the presser foot that is appro appropriate for the type of stitch that priate for the type of stitch that you page 96 you wish to sew wish to sew The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension The fabric is pulled too much Lightly guide the fabric The needle breaks The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool The area around the hole in the nee Replace the needle plate dle plate is scratched or has a burr Contact your retailer or the nearest on it authorized service center The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot 102 presser foot is scratched or has a burr on it
17. The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter Sewing ssccccsccccccessessecoseeesscccceeeeeeeeenensess555555sssssss stn n nnn 42 Adjusting the Thread Tension sssssssssssesssessesssseeseseeseeessennnnnnnnnnntnnntnnnnEananaamm 50 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length sssssessseesenencsensccccccccceccseseeceeeeseees 51 SEWING BASICS sung e Basic sewing operations are described below Before operating the sewing machine read the following precautions SLNALNOO While the machine is in operation pay special attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and balance wheel otherwise injuries may occur Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the needle may break or bend AGV ae NILL39 SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p XIGNAddV 42 General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew Turn on the sewing machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Turning on the machine page 11 Turn on the machine SLNALNOO Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn For details on selecting a stitch r
18. 6 5 5 0 l2 1 0 4 0 1 3 1 6 1 16 1 16 3 16 Ov On wo oa U1 wn Piecing sy stitching with a seam U ot Z G Ww gt e U 3 allowance of 6 5 mm from the right edge Piecing le of the presser foot 7 32 straight J stitch 34 Piecing POS stitching with a seam 15 allowance of 6 5 mm from the left edge 1 16 Of the presser foot S i 4 0 0 2 4 0 L 2 3 16 0 1 ia avi 6 1 64 3 16 lt o Joining a ee 5 0 2 5 7 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 stitch R P e EPCG 3 16 3 32 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 O 15 m J 5 0 0 0 7 1 2 0 2 4 0 Cp 3 3 16 0 1 ia 1 16 1 64 3 16 Mock hand ss Y Straight stitch quilting that looks hand 0 0 25 1 0 4 0 aun quilting 3 32 1 16 3 16 Q Quilting sStioplin 7 0 1 0 7 0 1 6 1 0 4 0 stippling amp pene 1 4 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 16 3 16 XAdNI XIGNAddV Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 79 UTILITY STITCHES _ Select a stitch Applique stitching hee e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Cut out the appliqu leaving a seam allowance of between 3 and 5 mm Turn the balance wheel toward you and then 1 8 and 3 16 inch begin sewing around the edge of the appliqu making sure that the needle drops just outside of the appliqu SLNALNOO V Seam allowance Place a pattern made of thick paper on the back of the appliqu and t
19. O Reinforce ment Z Z O Reinforce ment Z Z O Reinforce ment Z O Z Z i Z O Stitch Settings Z Z Z Z O 99 SOISVd DNIMAS AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO S3H LILS ALMILAN XIGNAddV APPENDIX gt Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Cleaning the shuttle D Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the shuttle therefore it should be cleaned periodically Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth A Gp Turn off the sewing machine Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur 1 CAUTION Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you UR amp Needle plate cover gt The needle plate cover is removed 100 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV Turn the balance wheel toward you until the Check that the edge of the race shelf is tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of positioned as in step
20. Pooteecod gt 3 Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it 8 With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the drop feed lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to J to the right as seen from the front of the machine Drop feed lever as seen from the rear of the machine gt The feed dogs are lowered Attach button sewing foot M e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Buttonhole Stitching 71 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES O Place the button into button sewing foot M Button e When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest to you Then slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine and then sew them in the same way gt 36J
21. The area around the hole in the nee Replace the needle plate dle plate is scratched or has a burr Contact your retailer or the nearest on it authorized service center The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot presser foot is scratched or has a Contact your retailer or the nearest burr on it authorized service center Replace the shuttle Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it SOISVE ONIMAS Incorrect bobbins will not work prop erly Only use a bobbin designed spe cifically for this machine The Poppin abc ache coreey Correctly install the bobbin thread installed The bobbin is scratched or does not The lower rotate smoothly or has a burr on it Replace the bobbin thread is tangled R ihe taneled thread and or breaks The thread is tangled een he ane a ay ence page 100 Incorrect bobbins will not work prop erly Only use a bobbin designed spe cifically for this machine a orga WoS TOL tareated Consctihe upper threading The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used page 12 page 16 sS3HOLILS ALMILAN A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used page 12 page 18 Correctly install the bobbin thread page 16 Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn The thr
22. a ae m p XIGNAddV ue Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread The bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric 50 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width pattern width and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted Normally when a stitch is selected the appropriate width and length are automatically selected For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set refer to Stitch Settings page 96 Adjusting the stitch width Press the stitch width adjustment button in the operation panel gt The stitch width adjustment indicator lights up Slide the stitch width adjustment slider to the left or right Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider to the right makes the stitch width wider sliding the slider to the left makes the stitch width narrower SW Stitch width adjustment indicator Stitch width adjustment button Stitch width adjustment slider E Changing the needle position With the straight stitch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be adjusted Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider to the right moves the needle to the right sliding the slider to the left moves the needle to the left seas eee T EEren e To automatically select the stitch width most
23. and the machine starts sewing Lower the presser foot lever gt gt gt PPP an Presser foot lever 32 Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle Screwdriver Needle clamp screw e Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper Needle stopper AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV While holding the needle with your left hand E Using the needle changing tool use the screwdriver to tighten the needle Use the enclosed needle changing tool to replace clamp screw the needle as described below SLNALNOO Pass the needle through the hole in the needle changing tool AGV ae NILL39 Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may break or damage may result SOISVd DNIMAS Lift up the needle changing tool so that the fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p Using the screwdriver loosen the needle clamp screw XIGNAddV
24. appropriate for the selected stitch press the stitch width adjustment button again CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Adjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 51 SLNALNOO AGV ae NILL39 U m Z Q Ww gt e U S3H LILS ALMILAN XIGNAddV SEWING BASICS B SS yas no oe hey 4 g D Adjusting the stitch length A att Press the stitch length adjustment button in the operation panel gt The stitch length adjustment indicator lights up SLNALNOO Slide the stitch length adjustment slider to the left or right Sliding the stitch length adjustment slider to the right makes the stitching coarser sliding the slider to the left makes the stitching finer o gt GIA 2 3 AGYV ae NILL39 _ agi Stitch length adjustment indicator 2 Stitch length adjustment button Stitch length adjustment slider Straight stitch Zigzag stitch SOISVd DNIMAS e To automatically select the stitch length most appropriate for the selected stitch press the stitch length adjustment button again 1 CAUTION If the stitches are bunched together increase the stitch length Continuing to Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m Cp sew wit
25. buttonholes on thin and mediumweight fabrics 3 6 6 Buttonholes with bar tacks on both ends for stabilized fabrics o T 6 Auto Manual AGV ae NILL39 Buttonhole 6 0 3 0 6 0 1 0 stitch Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics 15 64 1 8 15 64 1 16 1 pe 6 0 3 0 6 0 1 5 1 0 3 0 Buttonholes for stretch fabrics 15 64 1 8 15 64 1 16 1 16 1 8 o buttonholes for thick or plush 7 0 3 0 7 0 fabrics 1 4 1 8 1 4 Button 36 35 sewing Button sewing stitch 5 1 8 SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt dp a ae m p XIGNAddV Buttonhole Stitching 67 UTILITY STITCHES Buttonhole sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch diameter thickness of the button Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below z Z Z A Op v O m E i 4 i 4 T o o ogy B EE Y J a gt z EEIE j 1o r Reinforcement stitching G The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position s used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below and length of the buttonhole O O 0p EE 4 lt p a O ae m O Marks on fabric Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole Button guide plate Presser foot scale Pin Marks on buttonhole f
26. change the sewing direction to sew around the curve For details on sewing with an even seam allowance refer to Sewing an even seam allowance page 55 When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch Useful Sewing Tips 53 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt dp a ae m p XIGNAddV SEWING BASICS Sewing thick fabrics CAUTION E If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot if fabric more than 6mm 1 5 64 inch zi If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed O foot raise the presser foot lever even higher to with too much force the needle may lt bring the presser foot to its highest position bend or break m ep E If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Zigzag foot J is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level AGYV ae NILL39 SOISVd DNIMAS Sewing direction When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot raise the presser foot lever Press the black button on the left side of the foot Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m Cp XIGNAddV Release the button The foot will lock in place level with the seam allowing the fabric to feed gt Once the trouble spot h
27. cian keys toselectstitch 3 e For details refer to Replacing the presser a MAS SUN See CUOM KEY 2 My SCIE CE SING P foot page 35 i page With a on the right select 4 and with A O Turn on the sewing machine a on the left select 0 L 02 ep Oc Atl 25 KK ZS 25 ORO ZS ww zs Doze J L Z m odl gt B MM Eg l gt Wer ns 8 Pa gt When the machine is first turned on 00 will be displayed gt gt a a2 Z z X lt 58 To adjust the stitch width slide the stitch width adjustment slider to the left or right Press the stitch width adjustment button and then slide the stitch width adjustment slider to adjust the stitch width www O e CIT GJ oj fo Stitch width adjustment indicator 2 Stitch width adjustment button Stitch width adjustment slider Narrow Wide To adjust the stitch length slide the stitch length adjustment slider to the left or right Press the stitch length adjustment button and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length Stitch length adjustment indicator 2 Stitch length adjustment button Stitch length adjustment slider Short Long gt Memo For details on adjusting the stitch width and length refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 51 Selecting Stitching 59 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVE ONIMAS Cc EE 4 lt
28. e E na tate cava E E E E E E E A ees eae J2 m Usetul Sewing TIDS sicccsssenssacnsnonndecespineacsunpanboadasdecaustenapnmncasabstaenaseusesunsddabbeoenstedonsaneduensenaness 53 a AM SS IN pe cect E ees ates AE ca na nner cn ec eee eset T E TE ATT ET 53 Z Changing ihe sewing directo sereeriresraiisa ii o a tees ant pads avn eae teem ere 53 0 A E E E AA O O AA E A E O 53 za O PUAN E a A N E aceaaea tenon sao onan acne ete ards 54 gt SVN THI FANON CS xs serteusite antetna cen seca nerink entaton E E ttueen Jiaonseeteantewaragieadaseadtaoatet 55 z EWIE TE TMG OS karaa E E A R E 55 Sewing an even seam allowance sacscsacesysnnaseseantcnseccayd pense esa ai asar EA Aaaa hese NaN a 55 o OTILE SUCHE Sy ca a a a a aa Selecting SUECINING ossis R E eae serene rereeeenta 58 4 SOIC CHIME SECIS Gans sasintenespenevenssigveds EE EE E iageseaa en edasto nin ean se aera 58 o Overcasting SHEChES soscas E ineveussupensenactonseie 60 F Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G ssss ssssssssssssrrrsssssreressssseetessssssereresssssseeesssseseeeeesssee 60 O Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag GOL oceceseasnscawvavedsvexeiaanysnewrayeste diate stewniacdlea AEE Eee 61 op Sewing Overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter cs cccesvdvassassesnzsanasasend seacsabatentacevessasaveasniaabeadauaaadasens 62 Basic SULCHINS asisas aA A Eaa a E Eaa 64 BA eE OE E E 64 Bind Hem SUUCIING gssasesassnasensacvensineseannesenviensssteosasevane
29. is more decorative when thicker thread is used Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their seams SLNALNOO Baste the two pieces of fabric separated by about 4 mm 3 16 inch onto thin paper or a sheet of water soluble stabilizer AGV ae NILL39 Z After sewing is finished remove the paper Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer Basting stitching 4 mm 3 16 inch Attach zigzag foot J SOISVd DNIMAS e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 1 4 Select stitch or 3 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 EE 4 lt p a ae m p Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch width page 51 XIGNAddV Decorative Stitching 89 UTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitching The wave shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called scalloping It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs T Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric e For better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn 4 Trim
30. lines of the same stitch with two different colors Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality Be sure to use the enclosed twin needle and the extra spool pin For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 96 CAUTION Only use the twin needle Part code X59296 051 Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Do not try installing the twin needle while the thread cassette is not installed otherwise the needle may break or damage to the machine may result Remove the needle e For details refer to Replacing the needle page 32 Load the spool for the first thread color into the thread cassette Thread the thread cassette up to arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette SY ee OD ol 6 a o For more details refer to steps through in Loading the spool into the thread cassette page 19 26 Load the spool for the second thread color onto the extra spool pin e For more details refer to steps through in Using the extra spool pin page 24 Use the two threads to thread the thread cassette and then cut the threads Thread the thread cassette along arrows 3 through 6 indicated on the thread cassette e For more details refer to steps through in Loading the s
31. motor to be exchanged Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs gt Memo Refer to Cover B D or E pages while you are learning to use your machine Cover C AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE dp a ae m p XIGNAddV Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations wy iS Thread cassette indicator The indicator lights up or goes off depending on the condition of the sewing machine Green A thread cassette can be inserted Red A thread cassette cannot be inserted Off The sewing machine has been turned off or a thread cassette is already inserted Thread cutter button Only for models equipped with the thread cutter button Press the thread cutter button after stopping sewing to cut both the upper and the bobbin threads For details refer to Cutting the thread page 49 Needle position button D Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch Start stop button A Press the start stop button to start or stop sewing The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed When sewing is stopped the needle is lowered in the fabric For details refer to S
32. p a O ae m p Push here Pass the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 10 15 cm 3 8 5 8 inch of thread toward the rear of the machine XIGNAddV 10 15 cm 3 8 5 8 inch gt The upper threading is finished Upper Threading 23 GETTING READY O Close the thread cassette compartment cover gt Now that the upper threading and the lower threading are finished you are ready to begin sewing NS Note When inserting the thread cassette into its compartment slowly press it down If the sewing machine could not be threaded try performing the procedure again starting from loading the spool of thread into the thread cassette 24 Using the extra spool pin When using spools with a size that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the enclosed extra spool pin Place the spool of thread onto the extra spool pin Q Extra spod pin 2 Spool Slide the spool cap for the size of the spool onto the spool pin Spool cap e For more details refer to About the spool of thread page 18 Insert the tabs on the extra spool pin into the holes on the top of the thread cassette AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Thread the thread cassette with the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin Thread the needle manually without using the needle threader When usi
33. pin as far as possible until the Remove the thread cassette down side of the spool touches the down end of the spool pin SOISVd DNIMAS e Only the orange spool cap should be placed on the spool pin in the thread cassette Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p Pull the cover of the thread cassette out CAUTION toward you and then pull off the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break XIGNAddV Spool cap orange Spool pin Cover 20 While holding the end of the thread with your right hand and the thread cassette with your left hand close the cover Pass the thread through the slit in the top of the thread cassette Follow arrow 2 indicated on the thread cassette Pull the thread to the left and pass it through the slit along the left side of the thread cassette Follow arrow 3 indicated on the thread cassette e When using special thread such as metallic thread use the thumb of your left hand to press down on the area indicated in the illustration to create an opening that allows for easier threading Push Gap Pass the thread along the bottom of the thread cassette Follow arrow 4 indicated on the thread cassette Pass the thread through the notch in the lower right corne
34. sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew 106 Changing the needle stop position Normally the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped Instead the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped SLNALNOO GD Turn off the sewing machine a While pressing the left stitch selection key a a turn on the sewing machine 7 z OLeJt 1 B OLe Jt o SOISVE ONIMAS Pan gt The needle stop position changes to the raised position gt Memo e Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position to the lowered position Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Changing the needle stop position 107 Symbols a EE see E E E E ances Cover E Numerics J point zigzag StitCh scsscsaccaeasies icetessaeancoactea nevsbaedaveiesadens 61 A PE CESSOMES rrine a Cover A AVON serren oe seauncwegavaeneeatics Cover C GEE a A E 80 B balance wheel ssnseessssnesesssssesssssssressssssssrese gt Cover C 44 D C e T cena orate 85 o E E E A O EET EE 64 plina Menm stitCii scupini aai 65 DODDI ourer N Cover A 16 bobbin cover ssssssssssssssssresesssssresessesrerssss Cover C 16 BODIN EAN acsirsnensstni E eS 16 PRE se E 29 bobbin winder ss ssisrisssissrisssssurcsresssisecssssisenes Cover B 13 Dobbin WINGER SEAL ssrssrisaror asne ea RE in 14 bobbin winder shaft spring
35. the wrong side of the fabric Wrong side of fabric UTILITY STITCHES AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE 4 lt dp a ae m p XIGNAddV Press the seam allowance so that the right side the side that will not be stitched has an extra 3 mm 1 8 inch Wrong side of fabric 3 mm 1 8 inch Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of the fabric having the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch and then baste or pin the zipper in place Zipper teeth Basting stitching Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot I If the stitching will be sewn on the right side attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of the zipper foot Q Pin on the right side Needle drop point e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 2 1 CAUTION When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the extra 3 mm 1 8 inch starting from the base of the zipper CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper ot
36. the end of the stitching is reached completely release the foot controller gt The machine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric 46 When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads e For details refer to Cutting the thread page 49 memo When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing When sewing is stopped the needle remains lowered in the fabric The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped For details on setting the machine so that the needle stays up when sewing is stopped refer to Changing the needle stop position page 107 NUL IO Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in the foot controller otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur Do not place objects on the foot controller otherwise damage to the machine or injuries may occur If the machine is not to be used for a long period of time unplug the foot controller otherwise a fire or an electric shock may occur AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV Securing the stitching When sewing with the straight stitch for example at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to secure the end of the thread Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of
37. the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever Press A start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if the start stop button is held pressed the machine sews at a low speed OF emg M e Start stop button e For details refer to Starting to sew page 45 gt The machine starts sewing After sewing 3 to 5 stitches press A reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep the reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until you reach the beginning of the stitching gt gt gt PPP OF ai TL Reverse reinforcement stitch button gt While the reverse reinforcement stitch button is held pressed reverse stitches are sewn After sewing back to the beginning of the stitching release the reverse reinforcement stitch button gt The machine stops sewing Press A start stop button or press down on the foot controller gt The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction When the end of the stitching is reached press reverse reinforcement stitch button Keep the reverse reinforcement stitch button held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are sewn gt While the reverse reinforcement stitch button is depressed reverse stitches are sewn Sewing 47 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV SEWING BASICS After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn release A re
38. thread tension is incorrect Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the shuttle clean page 22 page 32 page 90 page 50 The thread is tangled for example in the shuttle page 100 the shuttle XASdNI XIGNAddV 104 SLNALNOO AQVAY ONILLADS ot Z G Ww gt 2 U sS3HOLILS ALMILAN Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The feed dogs are lowered Slide the drop feed lever to the left The stitch is too fine Lengthen the stitch length The presser foot that is used is not Attach the presser foot that is appro The fabric does appropriate for the type of stitch that priate for the type of stitch that you page 96 not feed you wish to sew wish to sew The thread is tangled for example ee ea en PIS thread is tangled in the shuttle clean page 100 in the shuttle ihe shuile The sewing lamp Contact your retailer or the nearest does not come on he sewing lamp is damaged authorized service center SLNALNOO G z z Z Q D m s lt SAHOLILS ALMILN SOISVd DNIMAS XIGNAddV Troubleshooting 105 APPENDIX Error messages If the start stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed e incorrectly an error message appears in the stitch indicator Follow the instructions that appear If you press a Stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error mes
39. to Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter page 62 Before replacing the presser foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the Press needle position button once or machine starts sewing twice to raise the needle Raise the presser foot lever SOISVd DNIMAS f GRN Needle position button gt The needle is raised a Presser QOIEve gt The presser foot is raised EE 4 lt dp a ae m p 2 Turn off the sewing machine XIGNAddV MD Replacing the Presser Foot 35 GETTING READY 30 Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder Black button Presser foot holder gt The presser foot holder releases the presser foot Place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the notch in the holder Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type A G I J M N or R is positioned to be read Presser foot holder Notch Pin Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the presser foot holder Presser foot lever gt The presser foot is attached Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached N ia NS Note For details on the presser foot th
40. 6 inch page 58 With the right side of the fabric facing up sew along the right edge of the frayed section AGV ae NILL39 Attach monogramming foot N 4 mm 3 16 inch Turn the fabric around to sew the opposite side SOISVd DNIMAS Sew along the other edge of the frayed section so that it looks like the previous stitching e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 24 3 Select stitch g i e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 EE 4 lt p a ae m p 4 Sew along the center of the unfrayed section XIGNAddV Decorative Stitching 93 N LLJ IE E N gt E CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX IND 94 APPENDIX The various maintenance and troubleshooting procedures are described in this chapter Stitch Settings ssssssscssssssssssssssssssnsssasssssssasseennseneeenenennnnnnnnitttti a 96 Maintenance sssscssscsssssssssssnnnssnnsesssseeseeeeseneennaaannn nnn 100 Troubleshooting cccccsccssssssscssesssseesssensese00 5555 555e Senne nnn nnn nnn 102 Error messages cccccccocccsccccsccosscccosccossssensssensseeeeneeennn nena nats 106 Changing the needle stop position sssssssssssseesenecsessscccccccecceeececsccscscesoeees 107 APPENDIX Applications stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle
41. 7 0 1 16 1 4 Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitch ing etc 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 Decorative hemming on thin mediumweight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitch ing etc 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 RRB ZF Stitch Length mm inch Manual Twin Needle Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce ment 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 O Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z O Reinforce ment 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 1 6 3 16 Z Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 O Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i Reinforce ment 2 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 O Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforce ment 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 O Reinforce ment 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 zZ O O O Reinforce ment 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z Reinforce ment 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z Reinforce ment 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 lt O Nn O Reinforce ment 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z O Stitch Settings Z Z Z Z O O O O O 97 SAHOLILS ALNILN SOISva DNIMAS AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO XIGNAddV Stitch Name Pattern Application Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight fabrics fabrics that have back ings Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics Buttonhole stitch Buttonholes for stretch fabrics thick o
42. ENUON When using zipper foot I be sure to select the straight stitch center needle position and slowly turn the balance wheel toward you to check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If a different stitch is selected or the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Z Topstitch around the zipper Stitching 2 Right side of fabric Basting stitching 4 End of zipper opening When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper otherwise the needle may bend or break Remove the basting stitching 74 ae Sr e S 5 BA e A j S A a Inserting a side zipper Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric Use this type of zipper for side openings and back openings _ Stitching Right side of fabric End of zipper opening The following procedure will describe how to stitch on the left side as shown in the illustration Attach zigzag foot J and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening With the right sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the Zipper Opening e For details refer to Basic Stitching page 64 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric of O N ji l Basting stitching Reverse stitches 3 Wrong side of fabric 4 End of zipper opening Press open the seam allowance from
43. Ea SERE 85 positioning TADIC sssini aE 44 o e E E EENE A Cover C 35 presser foot holder s seeseeceeccccceeeeeeeees Cover C 37 presser TOOL IEVEN deian Cover D Q QUICK reference guide cccceeecceseessseseeceseeseeees Cover A QUITE eta casentyde E EE rasan ses 82 CUES ET E EES 83 e SNS EE E E E A A 1 82 83 R redr VICW cietnsscuscerctacescdetesscetemsisurventigusguawemceanasennso Cover C reinforcement Stitching cececeeeeeseeeteceeeeeeeeteees 47 85 reverse reinforcement stitch button 008 Cover D S scallop SUNGMIMNG seassa sonen a n a 90 SCREW ONIVEN mirain reasesenas 32 SEAM e E E Cover A 70 selecting SUCRINO onsin 58 sewing machine needles sasscestecasnscecdandsvacndepevanvensenvees 30 SOWING Speed onsereen A 45 sewing speed controller sesesssssssseeessesrrerrsssssre Cover D E al EE EA EA A T A EE EE 16 100 shade NOOK ease vesteactece cen eacnnnsan naenin iinei 101 SUC UNET a nesssatrcctnacectciansatetvacdaoeuncuiansssateaceaners cece 1 62 CIS NICW rrcpaccteetcucengcesarereeea tae rntca ae ieee Cover C SS VCS EE N E I E E E N 85 OERE area E E 90 E E E A E A E E Cover A 13 20 SETEN nl e AEE E E ET ATE Cover A 14 POPIN a S Cover B 13 start stop DUHOM necetecseeretnctecesigdleateecetectoceeleus Cover D 45 AUNO SEWIM saomiiresneone n n onan 45 SLILGHDIOMELM saon ani 52 SUILCIY SELECTION Key suciessacdcsensivcoradsnunateonencewcneduaeeess Cover E SUG ISOM AE Spree S
44. Memo When the sewing machine is started or the balance wheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction Winding Installing the Bobbin 15 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV GETTING READY Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread Use a bobbin thread that has been correctly wound otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect O x S amp S The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from older models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model Older model gt Memo The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the needle plate is indicated by marks around the shuttle Be sure to thread the machine as indicated D Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right N Bobbin cover Latch gt The bobbin cover opens 16 2 Remove the bobbin cover Hold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left e Be careful not to drop the bobbin Insert the bobbin into the shuttle so that the thread unrolls to the left e Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly CAUTION Be
45. OW EE E TT Cover B H KaNOG soreo E inet cies Cover C ENC CASE 7 bine ceautesaaracongineds Generate one Cover A NEMOCMVSUICHING sesatron a 92 J e E NA IE N NA E 91 OE E E O 79 L NCD EE E E Cover E lower treading arsesriniersi ernea onadan a RE 16 M main power switch esssseessseseesssssssrrersssssere Cover C 11 MACNANCE sccdssessciecumtoossaddetoreeselsevimenacdesw rast lontaecants 106 N CCN seiors oinar n Ss ascend E eect 30 needle bar thread hook neeesser Cover C needle clamp SCrEW s sicrnsseeceeeneeesienaneieweniee 32 needle piile giacaterctatarersontenenctsnterncss daniteamiacten Cover C 55 needle plate COVER 6 cxiceicescteuareune ccs saeacanteragasnnetnienys 100 MESOISZOSIUOM srrtrianteia ee 64 needle position button essssssseessesssserrsssssrrrrsssse Cover D SS SU a EEE Cover A O ODII e aE A E 85 Tae E e E AN E AE A E T 106 operation buttons seeeeeceseeereerssssseeee Cover B Cover D operation manual s seccs2erecaintiansanesscemtepeteeseanenenas Cover A operation panel sssssssssssesssssesrsseesresse Cover B Cover E optional ACCESSOTIES dersen ss 1 OVEICASTING SENES gn ctisjosad co neper strated aenecietereteensaarers 60 APPENDIX AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p XIGNAddV P patchwork STILE NIN Sass ses cxsateyienucihisureeagasdessceapareerecgnestagarns 81 DIS CIING cesumieicnetiaanndiewe sw cimcoonmnctend iE 81 DOCKEL CORNCIS corpete nasin
46. TITCHES 05 Select stitch 2 e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand SLNALNOO AGYV ae NILL39 SOISVd DNIMAS TRF AMAMAMRAMAMAMAMAMALFALWA f CAUTION EE 4 lt p a O ae m Cp When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break XIGNAddV 78 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqu s patchwork and quilts are described below Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Foot SLNALNOO Stitch Name Pattern Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Attaching appliqu s center baseline 3 5 0 0 7 0 1 4 a 0 4 0 reverse stitching 1 8 0 1 4 1 16 0 3 16 T Zigzag stitch Appliqu quilting free motion 3 5 0 0 7 1 4 a 0 4 0 quilting satin stitching 1 8 0 1 AN 1 16 0 3 16 JJ 3 5 5 5 0 2 5 1 6 4 0 m puecnine app igues iia 6323 10 6520 63 16 gt lt Appliqu stitc Z Z2 in Attaching appliqu s and binding i Attaching appliqu s and binding 1 1 5 5 0 1 2 1 0 4 0 1 3 1 6 1 16 1 16 3 1
47. ae m p XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Basic Stitching Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams Three stitches are available for basic stitching z Z Stitch Width Stitch Length a Stitch Name Pattern Application mm inch mm inch hoe T Auto Manual Auto Manual E Basic stitching and sewing gathers or 9 O edie pintucks left baseline reverse 0 aaa 3 32 m position stitching J Z Straight G stitc Basic stitching and sewing gathers or D center pintucks center baseline reverse needle stitching position lt Triple l l s Reinforcing seams and sewing stretch 0 0 0 7 1 5 4 0 N tet amp fabrics 1 16 3 16 T When sewing is finished cut the thread S Basic stitching For details refer to Cutting the thread u page 49 F Baste or pin together the fabric pieces 6 Attach zigzag foot J C os o E Changing the needle position For details refer to Replacing the presser With the straight stitch left needle position and a cor Wa 35 the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be T pag l adjusted Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider y Select a stitch to the right moves the needle to the right sliding For details refer to Selecting stitching the slider to the left moves the needle to the left page 58 tient gt Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching
48. age 18 The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct page 30 Stitches are being sewn skipped The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 31 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 32 Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and age 100 needle plate or in the shuttle clean the shuttle pag Dust has accumulated in the feed dogs or in the shuttle Clean the shuttle page 100 The upper thread was not threaded Coneciheupperihreading i correctly A high pitched noise is made Replace the shuttle while sewing Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center page 18 The shuttle is scratched or has a burr on it Incorrect bobbins will not work prop erly Only use a bobbin designed spe cifically for this machine A bobbin designed specifically for ET this machine is not used pag The thread does The needle was not raised Press the needle position button The not pass through The thread cassette indicator is litin thread cassette indicator lights up in the eye of the ed preen needle The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle The presser foot that is used is not Attach the presser foot that is appro appropriate for the type of stitch that priate for the type of stitch that you you wish to sew wish to sew The stitch is not OE A Adjust the tension of the upper sewn correctly The
49. along the stitches a e Be careful not to cut the stitches 90 Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension e For details refer to Adjusting the stitch length page 52 and Changing the tension of the upper thread page 50 Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3 8 inch 1 cm 3 8 inch e It is not necessary to sew reverse reinforcement stitches or cut the thread Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing them I i y f TS Ne a I a T hy SLNALNOO Q z z Z Q D m s lt SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt dp a ae m p XAdNI XIGNAddV 16 1 O Select stitch x or a Joining e For details refer to Selecting stitching Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the page 58 seam allowance of joined fabrics This is used when making a crazy quilt 1 Attach zigzag foot J O Stitch between the straight stitches SLNALNOO e For details refer to Replacing the pres
50. and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot E Attaching the walking foot Remove the presser foot holder e For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder on the previous page Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw Connecting fork Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever insert the presser foot holder screw and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver Presser foot holder screw 38 1 CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break Before starting to sew slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break y 1 7S Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium E Removing the walking foot Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a OX fs 16 D Needle position button gt The needle is raised Turn off the sewing machine AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV 3 Raise the presser foot lever Presser foot lever gt The presser foot is raised With a screwd
51. and then insert the the race shelf shuttle so that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the spring O Q 2 m o 7 Shuttle race Shuttle Edge of the shuttle race Tip of the shuttle hook e Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward you Turning the balance wheel away from you may damage the machine Remove the shuttle Grasp the shuttle and then pull it out Q z z Z Q D m s lt Projection Spring Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate and then slide the cover back on SOISVd DNIMAS Shuttle Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and its surrounding area S3H LILS ALMILAN Never use a shuttle that is scratched 7 otherwise the upper thread may become a Cleaning brush tangled the needle may break or sewing Z Shuttle race performance may suffer For a new Do not apply oil to the shuttle shuttle part code XC3153 051 contact your nearest authorized service center Be sure that the shuttle is correctly installed otherwise the needle may break Maintenance 101 APPENDIX Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly check the following possible problems before requesting service If the problem persists contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference The machine is not turned on page 11
52. approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug 4 Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted JJ WARNING u DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE z LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL L OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance with the following code 2 Z Blue Neutral a B Li gt rown ive op 0p As the colors of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored black or blue The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red or brown Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines To fully enjoy all the features we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1 Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing Do not touch the hand wheel thread take up lever needle or other moving parts 2 Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when Operation
53. are f Fa e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 e Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less or rd OO 253 DW zX RR ZF 92 a Start sewing Sia Nz NZ AN IN DIN Nic sla sla AN IN DAN Nic o wM siz AN DIN FN Nic sla a AN DIN DX wye ae Nz AW AWN AW Sic sla sla AN AN DN Nic sla sla AN AN CAIN Nic siz siz AN DIN FN als als als Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less otherwise the needle may bend or break After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Partially removing threads is called drawnwork This gives a beautiful result with fabrics that have a loose weave Two ways to create drawnwork are described below E Drawnwork Example 1 The fabric is turned and sewn twice TOUT Q Pull out several threads from the fabric AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt dp a ae m p XIGNAddV Attach monogramming foot N E Drawnwork Example 2 O O Z m e For details refer to Replacing the presser Z foot page 35 Cp N 3 Select stitch E Pull out several threads from two sections of l the fabric separated by an unfrayed section of e For details refer to Selecting stitching about 4 mm 3 1
54. as been passed the foot will return to its normal position 54 Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric When you have finished sewing tear off any excess paper Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First baste the pieces of fabric together and then sew without stretching the fabric Basting Sewing an even seam allowance To sew an even seam start sewing so that the seam allowance is to the right of the presser foot and the edge of the fabric is aligned with either the right edge of the presser foot or a marking on the needle plate E Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Sew while keeping the right edge of the presser foot a fixed distance from the edge of the fabric O Os Seam Presser foot E Aligning the fabric with a needle plate marking The markings on the needle plate show the distance from the needle position of a seam sewn with the straight stitch left needle position Sew while keeping the edge of the fabric aligned with a marking in the needle plate The distance between the markings in the upper scale is 1 8 inch 3 mm and the distance between the markings in the grid is 5 mm 3 16 inch Seam Presser foot Centi
55. at should be used with the selected stitch refer to Stitch Settings page 96 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Hold the presser foot holder in place with Removing the presser foot your right hand and then tighten the screw holder using the screwdriver in your left hand Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder such as the quilting foot Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder SLNALNOO E Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot T e For details refer to Replacing the presser Screwdriver J foot page 35 5 Mz Q Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot AS Note J holder screw f the presser foot holder is not correctly gt installed the thread tension will be z incorrect Screwdriver Presser foot holder Presser foot holder screw SOISVd DNIMAS E Attaching the presser foot holder Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Replacing the Presser Foot 37 GETTING READY Using the optional walking foot With the walking foot both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl
56. c reinforce ment Z O O O O O O Reinforce ment 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 Reinforce ment 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 Z O Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z Reinforce ment Z O Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 1 6 3 16 O Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 1 6 3 16 Z Reinforce ment 1 0 7 0 1 1 6 1 4 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforce ment 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Z O Reinforce ment 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Z O O O Z O O O O O Z O O Z O Z O eo Z O Z Z O O O O O O Z O Z O Z Z O O Z Z O O O O APPENDIX Stitch Width mm inch SAHOLILS ALNILN SOISva DNIMAS AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO XIGNAddV Stitch Name Decorative stitches Satin stitches Pattern ol z 47 N all gt z ww z Application For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc Stitch Width mm inch Manual Stitch Length mm inch Manual 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 16 Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce ment O Z Z Z i Reinforce ment Z O Reinforce ment Z O Reinforce ment Reinforce ment Z Z
57. can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table Utility stitches Stitch Name Pattern o Presser Foot Straight stitc Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3 point zigzag stitch Overcasting stitch Blind hem stitch Appliqu stitch Satin scallop stitch 96 Application Basic stitching sewing gathers or pintucks etc Attaching zippers basic stitching sewing gath ers or pintucks etc Attaching sleeves sew ing inseams sewing stretch fabrics and dec orative stitching Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching Overcasting and attach ing appliqu s Overcasting on medi umweight or stretch fabrics attaching elas tic darning etc Overcasting on thin or mediumweight fabrics Overcasting on thick fabrics Overcasting on stretch fabrics Blind hem stitching on mediumweight fabrics Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics Appliqu stitching Scallop stitching Stitch Width mm inch Manual O O O 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 Stitch Length mm inch Stitching Auto Manual Reverse Reinforcement Reverse E Twin Needle Reverse Reinforce ment a O Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 ay i 0 2 4 0 0 0 4 0 03 16 Reverse Reinforce ment Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Reinforce ment 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16
58. deramenpensieissuveendeeedesensseuadeenandunvensneses 65 5 B ttonhole SUCKING icsicsciesnssnsniesserdiesnsetnssenaiesbseesseservsinbassanpvetaddssestonsancesununssetpisesdeacbboeunties 67 BIOTIN SS sess ane E E E E EE N E EE ane insane A E ae AE eee ee 68 2 PORE 1S a A A N A A E ATA 71 I Zipper NDSER ON sisses eenaa NEE erana ana a 73 NSOREIIS accreted Zippe sarriena ieee eerie 73 ye A E card 6 E E renee Carmenere mere nent A rrr ee ere te eer err eee ee ee ree 74 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape cccccccccccccsccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssccsscssseeees 77 SEV INS UNC ALND gs oesperesenseres iain qagearp te satnge ete eset E 77 EV Ue AI oy ee ve sena rete retes ses tanacepe eres apn avers oon een toy E ae eee eee 77 gt Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching scscsccssccssssscssssssssccsssssssecseccessescesesenceseees 79 y ADDIG SCDE sogen e A T E EE AE E 80 m Patchwork crazy QUINE SUICIING scctcsasssudensaedeaanaqancoandeiaanteantnnsstaeydaensas esaaueweneceacanteasenennversenpateoa OaE 81 PMCS E T E E E E A A A A E A E E A E E 81 S E a E see EE E eee T 82 RI EENT EE EE E E E EN EE O NA A NA E 83 Reinforcement Stitching oseeoooeoeesssssseoeeossessssssssosooceecesssssssssoesoesesesssssssssoseeceesssssssssssoes 85 MES Sir SGI SUC ILS E A E E O A N E E E A A T as 85 Pa ea E e E O T A ENET TA EA cee 85 Eyelet SHICHINE ssssrcissriain e E TES 87 Decorative SUCKING sissies these a a aaa 88 EE a
59. dure for sewing bar tacks at GD Attach zigzag foot J pocket corners is described below Z z u gt o O o e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot 35 iS moe papae Determine the desired length of the bar tack J Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot 02 i ep Select stitch A to the desired length The distance 2 it between the markings on the presser foot scale a e For details refer to Selecting stitching is 5 mm 3 16 inch T page 58 D y Start sewing NY e For details refer to Starting to sew page 45 gt gt a a2 Z z X lt Presser foot scale 2 Length of bar tack 5 mm 3 16 inch e A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn Reinforcement Stitching 85 UTILITY STITCHES Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 31 Select stitch i e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the pocket opening R Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size 2 mm 1 16 inch
60. e NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE dp a ae m p XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Adjust the stitch width until the needle E If the needle does not catch the hem fold slightly catches the fold of the hem If the needle does not catch enough of the hem fold move the stitch width adjustment lever to the right This makes the stitch wider to move the needle closer onto the fold H E Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric e For details on changing the stitch width refer to Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length page 51 SLNALNOO AGV ae NILL39 Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide Needle drop point Wider stitch Narrower stitch E If the needle catches too much of the hem fold If the needle catches too much of the hem fold move the stitch width adjustment lever to the left This makes the stitch narrower to move the needle away from the fold d Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Remove the basting stitching SOISVd DNIMAS Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Cc EE 4 lt dp a ae m p XIGNAddV 66 Buttonhole Stitching Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Five stitches are available for sewing one step buttonholes Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Foot SLNALNOO Stitch Name Pattern Application Horizontal
61. e bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries AGV ae NILL39 Needle types and their uses D The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew l nee Thread Fabric Type Application Size of Needle Type Size Cotton thread 60 80 Synthetic thread 75 11 90 14 SOISVd DNIMAS Silk thread 50 80 Cotton thread 60 80 Synthetic thread 65 9 75 11 Silk thread 50 80 G EE 4 lt dp a ae m p Synthetic me soo 90 14 100 16 Silk thread 8 point needle Thread for knits 50 60 golden colored 8757 1 90 14 Synthetic thread 50 80 65 9 90 14 Silk thread Synthetic thread i 30 90 14 100 16 Silk thread XIGNAddV 30 gt Memo The smaller the thread number the thicker the thread and the larger the needle number the thicker the needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur Use a 90 14 to 100 16 needle with transparent nylon threads regardless of the fabric being sewn A 75 11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased CAUTION The appropriate fabric thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page If the combination of the fabric thread and needle is not c
62. e needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break SAHOLILS ALMILN EH SOISva DNIMAS AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO XIGNAddV Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Three stitches can be used to sew overcasting stitches with zigzag foot J Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot SLNALNOO Auto MELLEL Auto Manual Preventing fraying center baseline 1 4 0 0 4 0 3 5 0 7 l reverse stitching 1 8 1 16 0 3 16 Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and 5 0 1 5 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 J stretch fabrics 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 AGV ae NILL39 Overcasting i 5 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 0 5 4 0 Preventing fraying in stretch fabrics 3 16 0 1 4 3 32 1 32 3 16 e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 SOISVd DNIMAS Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Needle drop point Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needle dropping off the edge at the right EE dp a ae m p Needle drop point XIGNAddV Overcasting Stitches 61 UTILITY STITCHES Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter Using the side cutter seam allowances can be finished while the edge of the fabric is cut off The following four stitches can be used to sew overcasting When the side cutter is attached be su
63. e sewn and elastic tape can be attached Stitch Name Pattern Application Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Stretch 1 0 1 0 3 0 25 1 0 4 0 Stretch fabrics 1 16 1 16 1 8 3 32 1 16 3 16 3 point zigzag stitch Attaching elastic 1 5 7 0 il 0 2 4 0 3 16 1 16 1 4 1 16 1 64 3 16 Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations Stretch stitching GD Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 03 6 Select stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Sew the fabric without stretching it Elastic attaching When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape Therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric ON Elastic tape Pin 2 Attach zigzag foot J gi e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape 77 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE dp a ae m p XIGNAddV UTILITY S
64. ea E E E E E E 89 S E T E ree pee ad eet eo 90 SIMMS UN tessa coetcernes sas E E T ae ae ite seeps Sete eee 90 WOM E E E NEN N E E A E AEN E 91 Pe E e E E N E E sree 92 SMER SQUID GS seerne E EO EE E EE E 96 G Se reat chee E E E anes dans eed enees saeesenee a 96 Mam IVAN CG oee E canst lasuapsteagestuiesesusaasenutesesiioescareneatatnanons 100 Cea Sle WAC IMS SUC acuta eg concave o a e A a ase enna ute a eee ee 100 a Cleaning Me s MUTIG serienr E E E E nate ite ean an ae 100 Z Troubleshootnp toesat cece ccecc oe etree cece ape ae cnc c2c coe cciesee cece soca cance EAI EAE OETA sees 102 T Error MGSSAGES cecsisaisususcusesidsusisansndaasasennssubunanbinenvttacdeanstbadndddsisbenticubiseelsabesbebiatatbendibebienaens 106 OPa NRT gcse escarpment av oem ge asec gots teat weve alia oer mse as E tg oR enone ape 106 Changing the needle stop position cccscsseccsssssscccsssecccsssescccsnsnsacosssseeccesseasecssaaaes 107 NING OX E E E EEA E E EE ONE A A E EA 108 AGV ae NILL39 SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Important Safety Instructions When using this machine basic safety precautions should always be taken including the following Read all instructions before using DAN G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before clea
65. ead ten sion is incorrect The presser foot holder is incorrectly Correctly install the presser foot installed holder The thread tension is incorrect o tension of the upper page 50 Incorrect bobbins will not work A bobbin designed specifically for properly Only use a bobbin this machine is not used went specifically for this ine The combination of fabric thread and needle is not correct page 30 page 37 page 12 Mac XASdNI XIGNAddV WwW Troubleshooting 10 APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference Correctly thread the upper thread The upper thread was not threaded correctly or the bobbin is incor and correctly install the bobbin rectly installed thread The spool is incorrectly installed Correctly install the spool page 18 Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric page 30 being sewn The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 31 If thin fabrics are being sewn the Shorten the stitch length or sew with ave 52 stitch is too coarse stabilizer material under the fabric pap The thread tension is incorrect feta tension of the upper page 50 The upper thread was not threaded Coircetthesaperieacine correctly Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric page 16 18 The combination of fabric thread The fabric is and needle is not correct wrinkled p
66. eatac E I E A E A E E 96 SITE M aae a AAE EE ne nuts A ie chopstiarensssene 51 A E aces resent oraseynars cargmsann aneeeasneetanay ates 64 BELG UC h TaD CE races teste ternmteonntaseteuadecsneiauncvaetaesremtncetes 55 T Wiek TIDES seirer korsa a ane 54 ADIOS srein e aes 55 COAG CUNIGE sersnipesmspieireinaa enone Cover B thread cutter button oo cece cccccccceeeeeeeeeees Cover D 49 tread CUNO COVED sassi iien Cover B thread guide for bobbin winding eeesesscseeeese Cover B thread guide plate sssiuiissiisisirssisssrisissisnisioisiessteiss Cover B iiead tensio sersa a 50 thread tension dial cceecccccccessesececeeeseeeeees Cover B 50 EE E EE EE E OE E eaenenaee 53 UE SUCLCM SULCH srecu oxen caceantoweateemwesreonss 85 OUDICSMOOUING sestesnieririar noei 102 twin needle i ccsarciciasaranveenesaaceciesnanasesnareiaias Cover A 33 U upper ihread seansini ei e 18 UD Der thread tension lt caeczenincee cesssocasnccecereessenysenciedninetcens 50 V vertical spool pin esesssssesesssssssssesssossooreeeessessssseseo Cover A W Walking TOOL 1 crtgeiestesrscviestceatcucnuaeracen 38 82 WAGE TapE irese ars aeeetne eee 1 WMP MNCCOIS sonenn E a iadmentes G2 Z zipper SUC HOE m E 73 Index 109 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV ENGLISH 885 S06 XC5247 021 Printed in China
67. eedle threader will hit the presser foot which may result in damages Pass the upper thread under the side cutter and then pull it out toward the rear of the sewing machine Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break the fabric at the beginning of the stitching C 2 cm 1 16 inch Make a cut of about 2 cm 1 16 inch long in Position the fabric in the side cutter The cut in the fabric should be positioned over the guide plate of the side cutter Guide plate e If the fabric is not positioned correctly the fabric will not be cut Lower the presser foot lever and then start sewing gt A seam allowance is cut while the stitching is sewn e If the stitching is sewn in a straight line the seam allowance will be about 5 mm 3 16 inch 5 mm 3 16 inch gt Memo The side cutter can cut as much as one layer of 13 oz denim After using the side cutter clean it by removing any lint or dust f the side cutter can no longer cut fabric use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to the cutting edge of the cutter Overcasting Stitches 63 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt dp a
68. efer to Selecting stitching page 58 Select the stitch Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Attach the presser foot AGV ae NILL39 Place the area to be sewn under the presser foot Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of KARUGA the fabric are aligned correctly For details on positioning the fabric refer to Positioning the fabric page 44 SOISVd DNIMAS Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 45 Start sewing Cut the thread at the end of sewing UALS For cletails on cutting the thread refer to Cutting the thread page 49 Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV Sewing 43 SEWING BASICS Positioning the fabric Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric are aligned correctly SLNALNOO ED Turn on the sewing machine Pr The straight stitch left needle position is automatically selected AGV ae NILL39 Press D needle position button once or twice to raise the needle eJ EFN OK Presser foot lever GR N gt The fabric is now positioned to be sewn Needle position button SOISVd DNIMAS Place the fabric under the presser foot e
69. ehind the bracket on the buttonhole foot Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing gt Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Buttonhole Stitching 69 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and cut the thread Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut ji KO Pin Use the seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole Seam ripper For keyhole buttonholes use the eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole Eyelet punch e When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric 70 CAUTION When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper do not place your hands in the cutting direction otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips E Changing the density of the stitching Press the stitch length adjustment button and then slide the stitch length adjustment slider to adjust the stitch length
70. enennnnnn nnn nn nn nnn 88 UTILITY STITCHES Selecting Stitching You can select any of the various types of stitching available z Z O Press a a stitch selection key The Selecting stitching yo number of the selected stitch is displayed Using the operation panel keys select the desired Each press of a increases the number by E stitch one After 9 4 for the number on the left is When the sewing machine is turned on the straight reached the number returns to 0 Pressing 00 sas stitch 2 left needle position is selected on the right changes the second digit ones and pressing a on the left changes A letter A G J N or R indicating the presser foot the first digit tens that should be used appears below the stitch AGV ae NILL39 number an gt rary 2 g Pil LILII SIT oC m SE LI oes eee ala oT my o i Z D Determine the stitch that you wish to use gt The stitch is selected Q U i l l gt Determine which presser foot should be used If necessary width and length adjust the stitch Cp with the selected stitch length etc O e For details on the stitches that can be sewn e For details on sewing with each of the utility ot with the twin needle refer to Stitch stitches refer to the following pages Settings page 96 a pae E Example Selecting stitch Attach the presser foot p Fcceiseedncele
71. ension dial downward to loosen a Changing the tension of the the upper thread 7 upper thread igs E Upper thread is too loose en mE If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side If the thread and needle combination is correct for of the fabric the upper thread is too loose the type of fabric being sewn according to Needle T types and their uses on page 30 the thread tension will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate setting However if the preset thread tension does Q not give the desired result or if you are sewing with D special thread or on special fabric use the thread tension dial on the left side of the machine to adjust 7 the tension of the upper thread E Correct thread tension F The upper thread and the bobbin thread should m cross near the center of the fabric Only the upper Wrong side of fabric thread should be visible from the right side of the Right side of fabric fabric and only the bobbin thread should be gt n a 2 2 oppin threa STOO a COLIN annie The upper thread is visible from the wrong side of the fabric O O Turn the thread tension dial upward to tighten the op upper thread Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of fabric Upper thread Bobbin thread E Upper thread is too tight If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side of the fabric the upper thread is too tight Thread tension dial EE 4 lt dp
72. ew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric E For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the 33 edge of the fabric and sew using stitch i P 6 5 mm 1 4 inch E For a seam allowance on the left side Align the left side of the presser foot with the 34 edge of the fabric and sew using stitch i 6 5 mm 1 4 inch Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 81 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt dp a ae m p XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES gt S n Quilting To change the width of the seam allowance _ the needle position adjust the stitch width Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide SLNALNOO ap Baste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot e For details refer to Using the optional walking foot page 38 34 36 Select stitch i or Ip Q e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 AGV ae NILL39 Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly stretch the fabric while sewing SOISVE ONIMAS N 7 NS Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV 82 E Usi
73. f the seam allowance is positioned on the right side sewing in a straight line is easier and the extra fabric does not get in the way S3H LILS ALMILAN While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the balance wheel toward you with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching gt gt a a2 Z z X lt 44 Starting to sew Once you are ready to start sewing you can start the sewing machine The sewing speed can be adjusted using either the operation buttons or the foot controller E Using the operation buttons Sewing can be started and stopped using the operation button A start stop button Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed Sewing speed controller Press A start stop button once FELN WW Start stop button gt The machine starts sewing e If you continue to hold the start stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts the machine will sew at a slow speed When the end of the stitching is reached press start stop button once gt The machine stops sewing with the needle down in the fabric When you are finished sewing raise the needle and then cut the threads e For details refer to Cutting the
74. g machine carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts Front view Thread cassette compartment cover 2 Thread cassette compartment Insert a thread cassette into the thread cassette compartment Thread cassette eject lever Press this lever to eject the installed thread cassette Thread tension dial Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the upper thread Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them Arm Flap Use the flap to create a table When the sewing machine is not being used store the machine with the flap folded up Remove the flap to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs Sliding leg Pull out the sliding leg during free arm sewing Cover B 900 Operation buttons Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle page Cover D Operation panel Select a stitch from those that appear in the operation panel page Cover E Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin Bobbin thread spool pin Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto this spool pin in order to wind the bobbin 4 Bobbin storage compartment Store the bobbins designed specifically for this sewing machine in this compartment Bobbin winder cover Open this cover when winding the bobbin Thread guide for bobbin winding Pass the thread around this thread guide
75. h the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking XIGNAddV 92 Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below Refer to these tips when sewing your project Trial sewing After you have set up the machine with the thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn the machine automatically sets the thread tension and stitch length and width for the stitch that is selected However a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn the desired results may not be achieved For the trial sewing use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project and check the thread tension and stitch length and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle remained up when the machine stopped sewing press D needle position button to lower the needle Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing Sewing curves Stop sewing and then slightly
76. he fabric at the beginning of the stitching and then lower the presser foot lever Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual O Start sewing gt Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Use the eyelet punch to cut a hole in the center of the eyelet q e When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric gt Memo f thin thread is used the stitching may be coarse If this occurs sew the eyelet twice before remove the fabric one on top of the other Eyelet Stitching 87 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE dp a ae m p XIGNAddV Decorative Stitching Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual 0 0 7 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 O 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 5 7 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 o 1 4 3 32 1 16 3 16 0 0 7 1 2 0 2 4 0 0 1 1 16 1 64 3 16 2 5 1 0 4 0 ia 3 32 1 16 3 16 1 2 0 2 4 0 1 16 1 64 3 16 0 5 0 0 70 2 5 1 0 4 0 3 32 1 16 3 16 0 Y a nO Fagoting Sewing two pieces of fabric stitch together across an open seam Y o z nO nO ts z Joining stitch On
77. hen fold over the seam allowance using an iron When sewing around corners stop the machine with the needle in the fabric just outside of the appliqu raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric as needed to change the sewing direction AGV ae NILL39 SOISVd DNIMAS e Remove the thick paper after pressing the seam allowance Turn the fabric over and then baste or pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached to Basting stitching 4 Attach zigzag foot J EE 4 lt dp a ae m p XIGNAddV e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 80 S Patchwork crazy quilt Ta stitching j Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans over both pieces OLNINMNININIVLIATTI a Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called piecing The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Sew a piecing straight stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together 2 Attach zigzag foot J e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 33 34 stitch i or i ilp Ip e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 S
78. herwise the needle may bend or break When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric raise the presser foot lever and then open the zipper and continue sewing Zipper Insertion 75 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE dp a ae m p XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Close the zipper turn over the fabric and then baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric Basting stitching Attach the presser foot holder to the other pin of zipper foot I If the presser foot holder was attached to the right pin in step change it to the left pin iL 2 Pin on the left side Needle drop point 12 Topstitch around the zipper Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper opening and align the zipper teeth with the side of the presser foot Right side of fabric 2 End of zipper opening Reverse stitches Beginning of stitching Basting stitching 76 When you are about 5 cm 2 inch from the end of the zipper stop the sewing machine with the needle lowered in the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever Remove the basting stitching open the zipper and then continue sewing AGYV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE 4 lt dp a ae m Cp XIGNAddV Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape Stretch fabrics can b
79. ic to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them Thread cutter E Using the thread cutter button Only for models equipped with the thread cutter button When using a model equipped with a thread cutter button the thread can easily be cut if the button is pressed When you wish to finish the stitching press thread cutter button once wae gt PPP i KA Thread cutter button gt The threads are cut and the needle is raised Raise the presser foot lever o gt gt gt PPP IEN SPO Presser foot lever 1 CAUTION Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut otherwise the needle may break the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur Note Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing otherwise damage to the machine may occur When sewing with thread thicker than 30 nylon or metallic threads or other special threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine to cut the threads Sewing 49 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV SEWING BASICS Adjusting the Thread Tension The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin thread thread tension should be adjusted so that they are z equal Turn the thread t
80. ility stitches and decorative stitches page 58 Ae 4 One touch lower threading Z You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread page 16 Contents Enclosed Accessories ccsccscscccscescceccssccsceccccesccesccvecccesccecccceccessccesccscssscocescosccsesees Cover A z PRCCOSSONES siri EO E E AE E Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions ssssscccccccsscssssssssssecceeesssessseeee Cover B m FONE VION erii s T E E E E Sader Cover B Needle and presser OOt SECU OM stnciecencctiecacsacnecsereectieans aonesau cen aapasaeesaeciende senna EA ANENE nee eae Cover C WY USM SMCS MeO aero N EA E te stswatesetevaceness Cover C SFA OI ONS EE ce E E AE E E A E E Cover D Operation Panel axecconzonceossencacmaraancalanaa seenmeupane AE A AA A Aak Cover E Optional ACCOSSONNCS sesnccenscescnsiscssesspswascaennsteeqiescuadensadsansdse ser cssissee eauvasenupatessnesit eA 1 T PTMEFOGUCTI ONY ssscseetssosnceevnevetarurnaseoncivenstensssebasonacvonetsahae aaiae iedereeen utrie aaaea 2 B Sewing Machin Features ses erscoseceevwasuscvdses lt epceentntenenseansesenensrseewessensvdvaverseseatesavsounedeassegeeeess 2 gt COMMING ie E E E A E E N A 3 0 Important Safety Instructions seeesesssssooooooeessssssssssooceocssssssssoeeeeeessssssssosooeceeesssssssssoeseessss 6 za gt g GETING READ Y oere E Turning the Machine On Off ssssssseseeeeessssssssssooceocssssssssssosoeeeesesssssssssososesssesssssss
81. is completed Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts A power failure occurs during use Maintaining the machine Leaving the machine unattended 3 Do not store anything on the foot controller 4 Plug the machine directly into the wall Do not use extension cords For a longer service life 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used Do not drop or hit the machine 4 Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies the presser feet needle or other parts to assure correct installation W For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer For additional product information and updates visit our web site at www brother com AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter Turning the Machine On Off sss
82. itch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less 1 CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to select an appropriate stitch otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Slect a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle dose not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Upper Threading 27 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE dp a ae m p XIGNAddV GETTING READY Start sewing e For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 45 gt Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to R each other Z z _ 4 i D S lt I g i a S Z G JJ u gt 7 NS Note x When changing the sewing direction press needle position button to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric CAUTION Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle left in the fabric otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV 28 Pull out about 10 15 cm 3 8 5 8 inch of the Pulling up the bobbin thread bobbin thread under the presser fo
83. meters Inches Needle plate 16 mm 5 8 inch Useful Sewing Tips 55 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p XIGNAddV NY S v lt 2 Z z LLI N CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX IND 56 UTILITY STITCHES The various stitches and their applications are described in this chapter Selecting Stitching sccssssssssssssssessseseseessseeseeeeseeenennnnnnntnnntntittttt 58 Overcasting Stitches cccccssssssssssssssssssnsensssseeseenesseenenennnnnnannnnnntttt i 60 Basic Stitching sccssecssssssssscnscccsecesceecesssssesessssssseen Nn 64 Blind Hem Stitching ssccssssssssssssrecsessssesssssssssseu seen nnnn nina nanan nnn 65 Buttonhole Stitching cccccsssssssssssssssssssesesseseeseeeeeeeeeesnnennnnnnnnnnnn 67 Zipper Insertion ssccsssccccessssvssessossseccsssseeeeeessssseenenennnenn enna 73 Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape cccccccccsssccsscccsccccececscscssssessssesssees 77 Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ssssssssssssssssseseesnseesssssseecccccsees 79 Reinforcement Stitching ssscssscssssssssssssssssscrssssseseeeeeeseesennnnnnnnnnnnnnntnan 85 Eyelet Stitchinng scssccssssssssssossssnsssncessasssseeeeeeeeeesenennn nnn 87 Decorative Stitching ssscccssssssssssssssscsesssesssssssssseseee
84. ng special thread thread with a thickness of 130 20 or less the wing needle or the twin needle which cannot be used with the needle threader thread the needle as described below SLNALNOO Remove the needle e Refer to Replacing the needle page 32 e When using the wing needle the twin needle or thread that cannot be used with the needle threader be sure to remove the needle otherwise the machine may be damaged Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green and then insert the thread cassette into the thread cassette compartment e For details refer to through AGV ae NILL39 e For more details refer to Loading the spool 6 into the thread cassette page 19 Insert the thread cassette with the extra spool pin attached into the thread cassette page 22 compartment gt Pass the thread through the needle bar Use both hands to press down on both sides of thread hook the extra spool pin SOISVd DNIMAS Needle bar thread hook Install a needle e Refer to Replacing the needle page 32 Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back gt At the same time that the thread cassette is inserted the needle is threaded gt The extra spool pin is now installed XIGNAddV Upper Threading 25 GETTING READY Using the twin needle Using the twin needle you can sew two parallel
85. ng the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that Free motion quilting are equally spaced With free motion quilting the feed dogs can be a lowered using the drop feed lever so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction The optional quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting SLNALNOO Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot G holder m z T Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder I e Refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 37 Z Align the quilting foot with the lower left side of the presser bar The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw SOISVd DNIMAS Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn Pin on quilting foot 2 Presser foot holder screw Needle clamp screw Cc EE 4 lt p a ae m p Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand XIGNAddV Presser foot holder screw 1 CAUTION Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break Appliqu Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 83 UTILITY STITCHES Slide the drop feed lever located at the rear Afte
86. ning WARN N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Never operate this 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 the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn the main switch to the symbol O position which represents off then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles Do not pull
87. oot 5 mm 3 16 inch XIGNAddV 68 E If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch Presser foot scale 2 Length of buttonhole Diameter thickness of button 5 mm 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale CN fo 10 mm 3 8 inch 15 mm 9 16 inch gt The size of the buttonhole is set Attach buttonhole foot A e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever Mark on fabric Red marks on buttonhole foot Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned b
88. or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch the machine to the symbol O position when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot and the like Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine If the Light unit is damaged it must be replaced by authorized dealer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use SOISVd DNIMAS AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO S3H LILS ALMILAN XIGNAddV FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three pin non rewireable BS plug then please read the following O IMPORTANT O If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in Z the plug Op NOTE The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is O hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet In the event of replacing the plug fuse use a fuse m
89. orrect particularly when sewing thick fabrics such as denim with thin needles such as 65 9 to 75 11 the needle may bend or break In addition the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even PSs o Flat side Needle type marking O E Correct needle Flat surface E Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle Flat surface Replacing the Needle 31 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p XIGNAddV GETTING READY Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle Press needle position button once or twice to raise the needle a ee iL Needle position button 6 Turn off the sewing machine PARN 1 CAUTION Before replacing the needle be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the start stop button is accidentally pressed
90. ot toward the rear of the machine When making gathers or before free motion quilting first pull up the bobbin thread as described below Insert the bobbin into the shuttle e Refer to steps through of Installing the bobbin page 16 SLNALNOO Pass the bobbin thread through the slot Do not cut the thread with the cutter Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side AGV ae NILL39 While lightly holding the upper thread with your left hand press p needle position button twice to raise the needle SOISVd DNIMAS Needle position button gt The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the end of the bobbin thread XIGNAddV Upper Threading 29 GETTING READY Replacing the Needle This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautions SLNALNOO Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous for example if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never us
91. p a O ae m O XIGNAddV UTILITY STITCHES Overcasting Stitches Sew overcasting stitches along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying Seven stitches are available for overcasting The procedure for sewing overcasting stitch is explained according to the presser foot that is used Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Two stitches can be used to sew overcasting with overcasting foot G Stitch Name Pattern Application Preventing fraying in medium weight and thin fabrics Overcasting Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Presser Foot Auto MELE Auto Manual 3 5 2 5 5 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 1 8 3 32 3 16 1 16 1 16 3 16 G stitch Preventing fraying in thick fabrics and 2 5 5 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 fabrics that fray easily 3 32 3 16 3 32 1 16 3 16 GD Attach overcasting foot G e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever Guide 60 Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide AN Needle drop point After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If th
92. pool into the thread cassette page 19 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt dp a ae m p XIGNAddV Insert the thread cassette with the extra spool pin attached into the thread cassette compartment e For more details refer to step in Using the extra spool pin page 24 gt Pass both threads through the needle bar thread hook e The needle threader cannot be used If the needle threader is used with the twin needle the sewing machine may be damaged Install the twin needle e For details refer to Replacing the needle page 32 Manually thread the left needle with the thread for the left side of the stitch e For details refer to Thread the needle manually page 25 Remove the thread for the right side of the stitch from the needle bar thread hook and then use it to thread the right needle Attach zigzag foot J e For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 NUL IO When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 58 e For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch Settings page 96 e Select a st
93. r furry fabrics Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose Bar tack stitch Sewing eyelets for Eyelet stitch example on belts Piecing straight stitch ance of 6 5 mm from the right edge of the Piecing straight presser foot stitch Piecing straight stitch ance of 6 5 mm from the left edge of the presser foot Straight stitch that looks hand sewn for quilt ing Straight stitch quilting that looks hand sewn Appliqu quilting free motion quilting satin stitching Zigzag stitch for quilting Attaching appliqu s and binding Nels stitch for quilting Attaching appliqu s and binding Quilting stitch Quilting background for stippling stitching stippling For decoration etc Cross stitches For decoration etc 98 Secured buttonholes for 1 8 15 64 1 8 15 64 Keyhole buttonholes for ing with a seam allow ua SS Ti ing with a seam allow Stitch Length mm inch Manual Manual Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Automatic reinforce ment 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 O 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 Automatic reinforce ment 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 Zz O 0 2 1 0 1 64 1 16 Automatic reinforce ment 3 0 6 0 Z 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 Automatic reinforce ment 3 0 6 0 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 Automatic reinforce ment Z O Automatic reinforce ment 1 0 3 0 1 1 6 1 8 Z O Automati
94. r of the thread cassette and then pull the thread to the left Follow arrow 5 indicated on the thread cassette Notch Upper Threading 21 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV GETTING READY Pull the thread under the disc at the front in the lower left corner and around to the right Threading the needle and then cut the thread with the cutter Ea ilow arrow Gs ndicated om ibetnread In this section the procedures for installing the thread cassette and threading the needle are described The needle threader is used to thread the needle at the same time that the thread cassette is inserted gt Memo The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75 11 through 100 16 Thread with a thickness of 130 20 or less cannot be used with the needle threader The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Threading the needle manually cassette SLNALNOO AGV ae NILL39 page 25 a Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green gt Disc Q 5 O Cutter gt The spool of thread is now loaded in the thread cassette N 1 NS Note Be sure to cut the thread as described KENS above otherwise the needle threader A N cannot be used to thread the needle EE 4 lt p a O ae m O
95. r sewing is finished slide the drop feed of the machine on the base to Z amp to the lever to to the left as seen from the right as seen from the front of the machine front of the machine to raise the feed dogs e Normally the drop feed lever is positioned at the left SLNALNOO G 1 4 2 e 6 JJ m z lt Q Feed dog position switch as seen from the rear of the machine o gt The feed dogs are lowered S Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch w e For details refer to Selecting stitching F page 58 O o Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut and then move the fabric to follow the pattern Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Pattern 84 Reinforcement Stitching Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as sleeve holes inseams and pocket corners Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser Foot SLNALNOO Stitch Name Pattern Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Reinforcing the seams of sleeves and 0 7 1 5 4 0 inseams 1 16 3 16 T zl Bar tack Z stitch 0 JJ m O Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching x Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to and inseams strain such as pocket corners and openings 2 As an example the proce
96. re to use the settings in the ranges listed below SLNALNOO Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Presser itch N Patt icati Stitch Name Pattern Application Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Sewing straight stitches while cutting k 0 2 5 20 0 2 5 the fabric 0 0 3 32 3 32 1 64 a1 6 Preventing fraying in thin and tbe 1 0 4 0 mediumweight Overcasting the fabric stitch Preventing fraying in thick fabrics 5 0 3 5 5 0 2 EA 1 0 4 0 while cutting the fabric 3 16 1 8 3 16 EA 1 16 3 16 Sewing zigzag stitches while cutting a 0 4 0 the fabric 1 8 ae 6 0 3 16 Hook the connecting fork of the side cutter onto the needle clamp screw rics while cutting ie ai 6 1 16 3 16 AGV ae NILL39 SOISVd DNIMAS Remove the presser foot e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 S3H LILS ALMILAN Connecting fork Needle clamp screw Position the side cutter so that side cutter pin is aligned with the notch in the presser foot holder and then slowly lower the presser foot lever XIGNAddV Notch in presser foot holder Pin gt The side cutter is attached 62 Raise the presser foot lever to check that the side cutter is securely attached CAUTION If the thread cassette is to be installed with the side cutter attached be sure to lower the presser foot lever If the presser foot lever remains raised the n
97. read may become tangled or the needle may bend or break About the spool of thread With this sewing machine a spool of thread can be loaded into the enclosed thread cassette and then the thread cassette can be threaded Information about the spools of thread is described below E Spools that can be loaded into the thread cassette Normally a spool of thread is loaded into the thread cassette and used The spools that can be loaded must have a diameter smaller than the orange spool cap and a height shorter than the mark on the cover of the thread cassette i Spool cap orange 2 Spool 3 Mark on thread cassette compartment cover E Spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette When using spools that cannot be loaded into the thread cassette use the enclosed extra spool pin 18 When using the extra spool pin attach either the large or small white spool cap depending on the size of the spool Use the spool cap with a diameter that is slightly larger than the diameter of the spool Spool cap large 2 Spool cap small Spool gt Memo For details on using the extra spool pin refer to Using the extra spool pin page 24 When using a spool of cross wound thread install the small white spool cap with some space between the cap and the spool Spool cap small 2 Gap Spool SOISVd DNIMAS AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO S3H LILS ALMILAN XIGNAddV
98. resser Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual There are many methods for inserting zippers The procedures for inserting a centered zipper and a side zipper are described below Inserting a centered zipper Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted against each other Right side of fabric Stitching End of zipper opening Attach zigzag foot J and sew straight stitches up to the zipper opening With the right sides of the fabric facing each other sew reverse stitches after reaching the Zipper opening e For details refer to Basic Stitching page 64 Using a basting stitch continue sewing to the edge of the fabric o A Basting stitching Reverse stitches Wrong side of fabric End of zipper opening Press open the seam allowance from the wrong side of the fabric Wrong side of fabric Align the seam with the center of the zipper and then baste the zipper in place T j Wrong side of fabric Basting stitching Zipper Attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot I Pin on the right side Needle drop point e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Zipper Insertion 73 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE dp a ae m p XIGNAddV 01 O Select stitch l l e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58
99. river loosen the presser foot holder screw and then remove the walking foot Presser foot holder screw Attach the presser foot holder e For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 37 gt Memo Only the straight stitch with reinforcement stitching and the zigzag stitch can be used with the walking foot For details on the stitches refer to Stitch Settings page 96 Replacing the Presser Foot 39 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVE ONIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV GETTING READY Sewing Cylindrical Pieces Free arm sewing makes sewing cylindrical pieces easy Then install the flap back to its original position Free arm sewing SLNALNOO Removing the flap allows for free arm sewing making it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs and pant legs G Slide the flap off to the left y zl 2 G JJ m z lt o Z G gt With the flap removed free arm sewing is s possible 2 e e Y Pull the sliding leg at the bottom of the machine out toward you iz 4 lt o 4 QO ale m o Sliding leg e During free arm sewing be sure to pull out the sliding leg Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top gt U U m Z z gt lt When you are finished with free arm sewing push the sliding leg back into position 40 SEWING BASICS
100. sage is displayed the m message disappears Y Error Message Probable Cause The start stop button reverse reinforcement stitch button or thread cutter button was pressed while the presser O foot was raised a BeA A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was 4 ra selected and the start stop button was pressed while the gt buttonhole lever is lowered O The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the D a oP button was pressed while the buttonhole lever is raised The reverse reinforcement stitch button needle position r button or thread cutter button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right 7 The start stop button was pressed while the foot control J ler was connected Z EB The motor locked up because the thread is tangled G UJ gt The start stop button reverse reinforcement stitch button Cp or the thread cutter button was pressed while no thread O cassette was installed da EH You tried to start sewing while the needle is lowered iz E Operation beep Ps Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed a beep is sounded E For a correct operation y One beep is sounded E If an incorrect operation is performed Two or four beeps are sounded gt gt E if the machine locks up for example because U m the thread is tangled 2 The sewing machine continues to beep for four U gt X lt seconds The machine automatically stops Be
101. ser foot page 35 Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances AGV ae NILL39 SOISVd DNIMAS Wrong side of fabric 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Straight stitch 14 15 J 13 J J Select stitch gt or N E e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 58 EE 4 lt p a O ae m p Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam XIGNAddV Right side of fabric Decorative Stitching 91 UTILITY STITCHES Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or mediumweight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics ee Install the wing needle e Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle e For details on installing a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 32 e The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back For details refer to Threading the needle manually page 25 6 Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 35 Select a stitch 21 N The stitches that can be used
102. sseesesess 10 Fowersupply DIE CAUILIOINS sciis seisi a E NSE EATA EENES 10 2 TAG FAI an Rema CNN a E tentinsauteae atenetenonrcrss 11 T rning off the machine serisicssiiissisrsisiesa inyana ine ceeds EAE ENa E E avian aeons 11 Z Winding Installing the Bobbin c sccsccssssscessesscsssescessssscesceessacsassessenssacessesseenssssseneess 12 0 BODDI E O a E E T A ere eee 12 s Anane ne DOROIN sorar E E R E E E 12 ep HVS Gea U TIS tke DODDI cesses pcs sereceancteg R natn caa ony casas meander ae neta se eer canteens 16 O Upper Threadinp porsmiseririene n cctatereieteigcncmsssnstin apaucvenesohsteiinstoieeeeenteias ated nace 18 2 ABDOU ine SOO OIF Be a A EE A E E cartes oa eeaataneove A E 18 Loading the spool into the thread cassette uicacninesostiieiiai e mercer eadeetag aatiw axons 19 WN SACMINS TACT S CALS Ss strea sec reissuetiasse eea SE RERET EE E EEE SE E ESERSE 22 e oe a E a E E E E A 24 Thread the needle manually lt WITMOMEUISINE the neede threader acscccsssecaneseecseuanecieseapeasesocuesaaimeses aaea N eaa Aaea EnA iA 25 u e EE a E A E E eee E N rer 26 r Palhe ope pabbinm icad menr E T T erence ete tenance ts err eer 29 R placing Ihe Needle sismiireie oanrinne E EO O 30 m PHC COS CANO 1S cst vacate snes taciortat N iad acest adeno 30 oe Needle ypes and UU USOS sce EES E eee 30 CR WS IONS E E A A eee 31 Replacing tie NCEE separas a E E E r E aeceniens 32 gt Replacing the Presser Foot ccccccsccsssss
103. ssories M YY SLNALNOO Wy J a g CCK Lar a AG AGV ae NILL39 1 Side cutter Part code SA177 XC3879 002 2 Quilting guide Part code SA132 XC2215 002 3 Guide foot Part code SA133 XC1957 002 4 Walking foot Part code SA140 XC2214 002 5 Quilting foot Part code SA129 XC1948 002 gt Memo To obtain optional accessories or parts contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center SOISVE ONIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine 9 Before using this sewing machine carefully read the Important Safety Instructions page 6 and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions m In addition after you have finished reading this manual store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference op Sewing Machine Features z 7 zl Z Q JJ m O lt ep rH Zz Q UJ gt o Cp C m Thread cassette T Easily thread the upper thread by loading a spool of thread into the thread cassette In addition simply insert the thread U cassette into the compartment to thread the needle 2 Simple bobbin winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with thread page 12 Built in stitches You can select from the built in stitches available including ut
104. sssssscssssccssssscscssssssssssnsssssssncssssssssssossccessecesceees 35 U PCS Se MOOR ea ONS aa x tenncaicacesnetainteoteasd E E EE A E ONA nen 35 Ae Replacing TNC prossei LOOK ecran E easier nin eae naa rave entsa ceweorier vue unctiweaandoieu tas E areas ewig sereiseies 35 Z Removing Tae PleSSeF T0 NOIE senisesse Eae EEEa ETE ea E aE a EO RANEE 37 z Usine he opona Walking TOOL suns sayesatecan acest tsoon na a tates N 38 gt lt SEWING Cylindrical PIOCOS icssts cs ooersassunsvaatanis iesnasiwesannsasnenceneasiseaceaasunencusaiesienessibiuemsaaaouseeeeis 40 Frocan SOV NE sairaita Sate a las tia ttn eee Sawin Snes A dard sisi ates eau alam duets a ealentamsgndanstuuas lanes 40 DO UNG arrere eE E E dana cenditdaptvsesiSapsibvesttaassecasdeanaasaniedevossun E A 42 General sewing DIOC CONG is s0s ceuecesensetn iene aeniecs eiesiaes E A 43 EP OSIMCRINIA PUG NAIC eseis ENE E ES 44 2 SIL 0 SEW E EEE E E E 45 ST EE CG I E E E A NE E NON E E E N AE EEN ote 47 a COTES CS TSAO trenne E EEEE R E 49 Adjusting the Thread Tension sevsssceresesacecetensesenseessncescexeawansceccescpooesteceissachurcansoenveseenserecevstn 50 2 Changing the tension ofthe upper thread xsesemicscemescayensteantasan ieunwsyenaseasasnsiesasnguea snasndsanceasarbud aeii 50 Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length ooooooooooooooeescsesesecssssesssssssssssssssssossseossssseeessese 51 PAUSES UMS SUECA NOMI eese caters nevis seins sarisi aE ESTES a Ra ETES 51 Q w A a
105. ssssssssssesesessssssseseeseeeeesennennn nanan 10 Winding Installing the Bobbin scssssssssssssssosssssessseseseeseennennnnenntnnnnnnnnnnnnnananm 12 Upper Threading ssccccsssssssssssssrsscecssseeseeeesseesssssseseeennennn nanan 18 Replacing the Needle eeeoocccccccccccecccecceeeeceonrennrenrnesdsinrESS aE 30 Replacing the Presser Foot ssccssscssssssssssssssssssassesseseseseesesennnnnnnnnnnnnnnmnEE 35 Sewing Cylindrical Pieces sssccssssssssssssssssssseseseeeseeeeseseeeeenennnnnnnnnnnntnmnEE 40 N Turning the Machine On Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply Use only regular household electricity for the power source Using other power sources may result in fire electric shock or damage to the machine Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances e When you are away from the machine e After using the machine e When the power fails during use e When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection e During electrical storms AULON Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off
106. sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unroll the bobbin thread correctly otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand and then guide the thread as shown with your left hand Pass the thread through the slot as shown and then pull the thread out toward the front Cutter gt The cutter cuts the thread SAHOLILS ALMILN EH SOISVEG DNIMAS AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO XIGNAddV Reattach the bobbin cover Insert the tab in the lower left corner of the bobbin cover and then lightly press down on the right side SLNALNOO 4a gt The lower threading is finished Next thread the upper thread Continue with the procedure in Upper Threading on the next page gt Memo You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew pull up the thread according to the procedure in Pulling up the bobbin thread page 29 AGV ae NILL39 SOISVE ONIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Winding Installing the Bobbin 17 GETTING READY Upper Threading K In this section the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described 1 CAUTION When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the th
107. tarting to sew page 45 Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot Cover D Reverse reinforcement stitch button FA Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other For details refer to Securing the stitching page 47 Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed CAUTION Do not press the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut otherwise the needle may break the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur 7S Note Do not press the thread cutter button if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing otherwise damage to the machine may occur When cutting thread thicker than 30 nylon thread or other special threads use the thread cutter on the side of the machine For details refer to Cutting the thread page 49 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS S3H LILS ALMILAN XIGNAddV Operation panel The operation panel located on the front of the sewing machine consists of various buttons and sliders for specifying how the stitch will be sewn oO N _ A zl
108. the main power first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock If the cord or plug is damaged take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time Otherwise a fire may result 10 GETTING READY AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS EE dp a ae m p XIGNAddV Turning on the machine Make sure that the sewing machine is turned off the main power switch is set to O and then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the machine Insert the plug of the power supply cord into a household electrical outlet Power supply jack Press the right side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to Pa gt The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on Fold the flap at the front of the sewing machine down toward you Turning off the machine When you are finished using the sewing machine turn it off In addition before transporting the sewing machine to ano
109. ther location be sure to turn it off Make sure that the machine is not sewing Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine set it to O A gt The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off Unplug the power supply cord from the electrical outlet Grasp the plug when unplugging the power supply cord Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack NS Note f a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord When restarting the sewing machine follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine For U S A only This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug 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 Turning the Machine On Off 11 SLNALNOO AGV ae NILL39 U ot Z Q Ww gt e U S3H LILS ALMILAN XIGNAddV GETTING READY Winding Installing the Bobbin yo This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin and then insert the bobbin thread Bobbin precautions SLNALNOO Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the bobbin
110. thread page 49 E Using the foot controller Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot controller Turn off the sewing machine When connecting the foot controller be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being a Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the side of the sewing machine Foot controller jack NS Note For U S A only Foot controller Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model CS 8075 Sewing 45 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m p XIGNAddV SEWING BASICS 3 Turn on the sewing machine van Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed a O YT Sewing speed controller e The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller s maximum sewing speed Once you are ready to start sewing slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing down on the foot controller increases the sewing speed releasing the pressure on the foot controller decreases the sewing speed Slower i Faster e Slowly press down on the foot controller Pressing it down hard starts sewing too quickly gt The machine starts sewing When
111. thread for the bobbin onto the bobbin thread spool pin O x NS Note If a spool of thread 12 mm 1 2 inch in diameter and 75 mm 3 inch high is inserted onto the bobbin thread spool pin Slide the spool cap onto the bobbin thread use the special spool cap spool pin With the rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the bobbin thread spool pin as far as possible until the right side of the spool touches the right end of the bobbin thread spool pin AGV ae NILL39 U ot Z G Ww gt e U 12 mm 1 2 inch 75 mm 3 inch SAHOLILS ALMILNA XIGNAddV Winding Installing the Bobbin 13 GETTING READY While using your left hand to hold the end of Memo n the thread that wraps around the thread guide When using thread that winds off quickly for bobbin winding use your right hand to such as transparent nylon thread or metallic wind the free end of the thread clockwise O thread place the enclosed spool net over around the bobbin five or six times the spool before placing the spool of thread A YR A onto the spool pin Hd a If the spool net is too long fold it to fit the KZ gt Z Is FA size of the spool Sal DA Sate A O S g Pull the thread to the right and pass it through a ie os Z E A the slit in the bobbin winder seat Q REZ m x Spool net ce Spool Spool pin
112. verse reinforcement stitch button gt The machine stops sewing Press A start stop button or press down on the foot controller At this time if the start stop button is held pressed the machine sews at a low speed gt The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction After sewing to the end of the stitching the sewing machine stops Release the start stop button or foot controller Beginning of stitching End of stitching 48 E Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching pressing A reverse reinforcement stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other Reverse stitching 2 Reinforcement stitching gt Memo Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to Stitch Settings page 96 AGV ae NILL39 SLNALNOO SOISVd DNIMAS Cc EE 4 lt p a O ae m O XIGNAddV Cutting the thread When you have finished sewing cut the threads When you wish to finish the stitching and the sewing machine is stopped press D needle position button once to raise the needle TaS Needle position button gt The needle is raised 2 Raise the presser foot lever gt gt gt PPP Oa E R IEN s Po Presser foot lever Pull the fabr
113. when winding the bobbin thread SLNALNOO Q z z Z Q D m s lt SOISVd DNIMAS S3H LILS ALMILAN XIGNAddV Needle and presser foot section Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks Needle bar thread hook Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread hook Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams Bobbin cover shuttle Remove the bobbin cover and then insert the bobbin into the shuttle Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Right side rear view Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine Balance wheel Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off 4 Power supply jack Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the

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