Instruction book.
Important safety instructions this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsi...
Table of instruction section i. Names of parts names of parts ................................................................. 1 standard accessories ...................................................... 2 large extension table ..................................................... 2 extension tabl...
1 q w e r t y u i !0 !1 o !2 !3 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 !4 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 #2 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #3 #9 $0 section i. Names of parts names of parts q start/stop button w reverse stitch button e auto-lock button r needle up/down button t thread cutter button y twin needle button u speed control...
2 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 standard accessories q zigzag foot: a (set on the machine) w overedge foot: c e zipper foot: e r satin stitch foot: f t blind hem foot: g y 1/4˝ seam foot: o u custom crafted zigzag foot: f2 i automatic buttonhole foot: r o assorted needle set ...
3 q r w e q q w e r extension table the extension table q provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. Q extension table w pin e hole • detaching the table pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated. • attaching the table push the extension table, inserti...
4 q t e r u y w r i e t r w q section ii. Getting ready to sew connecting the power supply • using the foot control turn off the power switch q. Insert the foot control plug w into the foot control jack e. Insert the machine plug r into the power inlet t. Insert the power supply plug y into the wall...
5 speed control slider sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase sewing speed, slide the slider to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide the slider to the left. Controlling sewing speed depress the foot control to start the machine. The f...
6 w q r e w reverse stitch button press and hold the reverse stitch button w to sew in reverse. Release the button w to sew forward. Press and hold the button w when the machine is stopped and foot control is disconnected to sew in reverse slowly. Release the button w to stop the machine. Any other ...
7 y t u i o !0 t needle up/down button press the needle up/down button t to bring the needle up or down. Y thread cutter button press the thread cutter button y to trim the threads after sewing. The thread cutter mark will blink i while the machine cuts the threads. You can continue sewing without p...
8 q w e r y u i t q mode key when the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern selection (mode 1) is set automatically. Press the mode key to change the mode. Refer to page 18. W clear key press the clear key to clear the memorized stitch pattern. Press and hold the clear key until the buzzer b...
9 q w e e w q q w z x q w e w e q removing and attaching the foot holder changing the presser foot • removing the foot holder remove the thumbscrew q by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver. • attaching the foot holder align the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded hole in the press...
10 q w q w r e dropping or raising the feed dog the drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back of the machine. Q to drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow q. Set the stitch length value at “0.0” e. W to raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direct...
11 z x c w q changing the needle z turn off the power switch. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw q by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp w. X insert a new need...
12 q q w e w q w e bobbin winding • removing the bobbin gently slide the hook cover release button q to the right and remove the hook cover plate w. Lift out the bobbin. Q hook cover release button w hook cover plate • horizontal spool pin lift up the spool pin q. Place a spool of thread on the spoo...
13 q z x c x c v b n m • winding the bobbin notes: • set the speed control slider at its fastest position for bobbin winding. • use a bobbin with “j” mark as illustrated. Z draw the thread from the spool. X guide the thread around the thread guide. C pass the thread through the hole in the top of th...
14 z x c v b q w e r • inserting the bobbin z place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. Q end of thread x guide the thread into the first notch w on the front side of the bobbin holder. W notch c draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the tension spri...
15 w q z x c v b z x c v b e w threading the machine raise the presser foot. Press the needle up/down button q to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. Q needle up/down button caution: turn off the power switch before threading the machine. • threading the machine z draw the end of...
16 q w t r w e z x c v notes: • the needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle or a blue tipped needle. Thread sizes 50 to 90 are recommended. • the needle threader cannot be used for a twin needle. • needle threader caution: turn off the power switch when using the needle threader. Z lowe...
17 q z x c • drawing up the bobbin thread z raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand. X press the needle up/down button q twice to lower and raise the needle to pick up the bobbin thread. Q needle up/down button c pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and b...
18 w q z x e z x c pattern selection • mode 1 you can select the following stitch patterns directly by pressing the pattern keys q. • mode 2 – 6 to select stitch patterns in mode 2–6, first press the mode key w to select your desired mode. Each time you press the mode key, the folder e indicated on ...
19 q w r e t z x z x setting mode to enter the setting mode, press and hold the memory key and turn the power switch on until the setting mode screen appears. In this mode you can set the following machine functions. • buzzer sound setting the buzzer sound can be turned on or off using the buzzer so...
20 adjusting the needle thread tension for a straight stitch • correct tension q needle thread (top thread) w bobbin thread (bottom thread) e to loosen r to tighten the ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two layers of fabric, as illustrated (magnified to show detail). If you look at th...
21 q w q w q w adjusting the needle thread tension for a zigzag stitch for an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not show on the right side (top side) of the fabric, and the needle thread shows slightly on the wrong side (bottom side) of the fabric. See the illustrations for the correct app...
22 q e w straight stitch sewing q stitch pattern: mode 1: 1 mode 2: 01 w needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e presser foot: zigzag foot a • sewing from the edge of thick fabric the black button q on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the horizontal position. This is helpful when starting to sew from the f...
23 • adjusting the stitch length press the stitch length adjustment key to change the stitch length. Press “–” to decrease stitch length. Press “+” to increase stitch length. The stitch length can be varied from 0.0 to 5.0. Note: reverse stitch length cannot be set longer than 4.0. Q w • needle plat...
24 q e w q e w q e w q e w lock-a-matic stitch q stitch pattern: mode 1: 2 mode 2: 02 w needle thread tension: 2 to 6 e presser foot: zigzag foot a r reverse stitch button use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press the ...
25 q e w q e w q e w stretch stitch q stitch pattern: mode 1: 6 mode 2: 06 or 11 w needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e presser foot: zigzag foot a new sculpture stitch q stitch pattern: mode 3: 03 w needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e presser foot: satin stitch foot f sculpture stitch q stitch pattern: mode...
26 • adjusting the stitch length press the stitch length adjustment key to change the stitch length q. Press “–” to decrease stitch length w. Press “+” to increase stitch length e. The stitch length can be varied from 0.2 to 5.0. The zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile stitches. It...
27 q e w multiple zigzag q stitch pattern: mode 1: 8 mode 2: 08 w needle thread tension: 3 to 6 e presser foot: zigzag foot a this stitch is used to finish seams on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. The stitch is also excellent for darning and mending tears. Place your fabric to allo...
28 this stitch can be used for sewing fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines. Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to ensure that your seams will not ravel. Adjust the thread tension so both the needle and bobbin threads meet at the edge of t...
29 q e w zipper sewing q stitch pattern: mode 1: 1 w needle thread tension: 1 to 4 e presser foot: zigzag foot a zipper foot e q w e r • attaching the zipper foot fit the pin w on the zipper foot into the groove q in the foot holder. To sew the left side of the zipper, attach the zipper foot with th...
30 x c i o v !0 !1 bn !2 m x attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right. Sew through all the layers from the end of the zipper opening, guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot. C stop the machine 2˝ (5 cm) before the foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Raise the presser foo...
31 q e w blind hemming q stitch pattern: mode 1: 0 mode 2: 10 or 15 w thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e presser foot: blind hem foot g z fold a hem with the wrong side of the fabric up to form a 1/4˝ – 7/16˝ (0.4 – 0.7 cm) allowance. Q wrong side of fabric w 1/4˝ – 7/16˝ (0.4 – 0.7 cm) (1) on heavyweigh...
32 z x c • bridge stitch patterns #55 to #58 in mode 3 are extender stitches which are used to insert straight stitches after a stitch pattern. The extender stitches #57 and #58 inherit the stitch length and needle drop position of a previous pattern in programmed pattern combination. To see more de...
33 q e w attaching elastic q stitch pattern: mode 2: 17 w needle thread tension: 3 to 7 e presser foot: satin stitch foot f * stitch patterns 08 in mode 2 can also be used. Mark the elastic into quarters. Match those to the center front, center back and side seams, and pin the elastic to the fabric....
34 notes: • to sew the buttonholes 21 to 27, follow the same procedure as square bh (see page 35 to 36). • the size of a buttonhole is automatically set by placing a button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot r. • the button holder of the foot takes a button size of up to 1˝ (2.5 cm) in dia...
35 q e w square buttonhole q stitch pattern: mode 2: 21 w thread tension dial: 1 to 5 e presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot r r buttonhole lever sign q w t y u i !0 o !1 z x e r c v • to sew z press the needle up/down button to raise the needle attach the automatic buttonhole foot r snapping the...
36 b b start the machine to sew the buttonhole. The buttonhole will be automatically sewn. The machine will sew the left row first. N m n the machine will sew the back bartack and the right row. M the machine will sew the front bartack, then it stops automatically with the needle in the up position....
37 • adjusting the stitch density press the stitch length adjustment key to change the stitch density. Press the “–” button to make the buttonhole stitch denser q. Press the “+” button to make the buttonhole stitch less dense w. The stitch density can be varied from 0.3 to 0.8 depending on the selec...
38 q e w keyhole buttonhole q stitch pattern: mode 2: 24 w thread tension dial: 1 to 5 e presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot r the sewing procedure is the same as the square buttonhole. Use the seam ripper and an eyelet punch r to open the buttonhole. R eyelet punch the stitch width can be varie...
39 q e w corded buttonhole q stitch pattern: mode 2: 21 w thread tension dial: 1 to 5 e presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot r z use the same procedure as the square buttonhole procedure. Set the stitch width to match the thickness of the cord used. With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the fille...
40 • adjusting the evenness of the darning correct the evenness of the darning as follows: press the stitch length adjustment key to adjust the evenness. When the right side of the darn is lower than the left side, press “+” to make the darn even. When the left side of the darn is lower than the rig...
41 q e w q r t w r e tacking q stitch pattern: mode 2: 29 w thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e presser foot: satin stitch foot f tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotch seams and belt carriers where extra strength is needed. • start sewing start the machine and sew until the machine stops automatica...
42 q e w shelltuck stitch q stitch pattern: mode 2: 16 w needle thread tension: 6 to 8 e presser foot: satin stitch foot f use a lightweight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the fabric as shown and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge. You may...
43 q e w pintucking q stitch pattern: mode 1: 4 mode 2: 04 w thread tension dial: 1 to 4 e presser foot: blind hem stitch foot g fold the fabric with the wrong sides together. Place the folded fabric under the blind hem foot. Align the edge of the fold with the guide on the foot, and lower the foot....
44 q e w stippling stitch q stitch pattern: mode 3: 18 w thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e presser foot: satin stitch foot f custom crafted zigzag foot f2 * stitch patterns 16, 17 or 19 in mode 3 can also be used. A pre-programmed stippling stitch is a fast and easy method to quilt small areas. Place a ...
45 fagoting q stitch pattern: mode 3: 45 w thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e presser foot: satin stitch foot f * stitch patterns 46 in mode 3 can also be used. Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an open work appearance and add design interest. Fold under each fabric edge 5/8˝ (1.5 cm...
46 q e w fringing q stitch pattern: mode 3: 04 w thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e presser foot: satin stitch foot f fringing adds a special touch on table linens and shawls. Choose a firm, woven fabric like linen where threads can be removed easily. Z carefully cut the fabric on the grain. Remove a sin...
47 cross stitch q stitch pattern: mode 3: 51 w thread tension dial: 3 to 6 e presser foot: satin stitch foot f custom crafted zigzag foot f2 q e w you can make cross stitch designs with these patterns in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand. * if you press the auto-lock button before s...
48 z x c v b n q • starting to sew use the extra spool pin for twin needle sewing. Place two spools of thread as shown. Draw both threads from the spools and thread them through the points from z to n. Make sure that the two strands of thread do not get tangled. Turn the power switch on and select t...
49 section v. Programming patterns and letters programming the auto-lock stitch example: pattern #61 (mode 3) z select pattern 61 (mode 3). Press the memory key. X select pattern 92 (mode 3). Press the memory key. C place the fabric and sew. The machine will sew a locking stitch, stitch pattern 61, ...
50 q programming the pattern combination example: patterns #63, #65 and #64 (mode 3) z select pattern 63 (mode 3). X press the memory key, and the stitch pattern 63 is memorized. C the lcd display shows only 1 character at a time. The memorized stitch pattern is shifted to the left side of the displ...
51 bridge stitches patterns #55 to #58 ( ) in mode 3 are bridge stitches which are used to insert straight stitches between stitch patterns. The bridge stitches #57 and #58 use the stitch length and needle drop position of the previous pattern in the programmed pattern combination. The needle drop p...
52 w programming a mirror image example: patterns #64 (mode 3) and its mirror image q z select pattern 64 (mode 3). Press the memory key. X select pattern 64 (mode 3). Press the flip key. The flip mark q will appear on the lcd display. Press the memory key. C start sewing. The pattern combination se...
53 sewing a pattern combination from the beginning if you have to stop sewing a pattern combination and wish to sew it over again, press the memory key to sew the pattern combination from the beginning. Z programmed pattern combination. X stop sewing. C press the memory key. V machine sews the patte...
54 example: to program “deppé” z press the mode key to enter mode 4. Enter 14 to select upper case letter “d”. Press the memory key. X enter 41 to select lower case letter “e”. Press the memory key. C enter 52 to select lower case letter “p”. Press the memory key. V enter 52 to select lower case let...
55 reducing the size of letters example: to reduce the height of character “ ♡ ” to approximately 2/3 of its original size. Z press the mode key to enter mode 4. Enter 22 to select upper case letter “l”. Press the memory key. X enter 85 to select character “ ♡ ”. Press the stitch width adjusting key...
56 viewing a long text the lcd display shows up to 3 characters at a time. If the entire text is not displayed, press the cursor keys to scroll the text. Z pressing the cursor key shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to the left. X pressing the cursor key shifts the cursor and scrolls the text to ...
57 duplicating a letter (pattern) example: to duplicate “2” from characters “123” z move the cursor under the character “2”. X press the memory key to duplicate the character “2”. Z x.
58 stitch adjustment of programmed patterns the stitch width and length of the programmed stitch pattern can be altered uniformly or individually. Example: to alter the stitch width uniformly. Z enter the mode 3. X select pattern 73 ( ). Press the memory key. C select pattern 73 ( ). V press the fli...
59 c move the cursor under the second stitch pattern of 61 ( ). Example: to alter the stitch width individually z enter the mode 3. X select pattern 61 ( ). Press the memory key twice. V press the stitch width adjustment key to alter the stitch width (3.5). Z x c v b b a pattern series will be sewn....
60 correcting distorted stitch patterns the sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing speed, type of fabric, number of layers etc. Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you wish to use. If stretch patterns are distorted, correc...
61 section vi. Care of your machine cleaning the hook race and feed dog warning: • turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning. • do not dismantle the machine other than as explained in this section. Caution: do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator...
62 audible signal pip pip-pip-pip pip-pip-peep peep the buzzer sounds when: normal operation invalid operation buttonhole sewing completed malfunction problems and warning signs cause try this the machine will not sew with the start/stop button because the foot control is connected. Disconnect the f...
63 troubleshooting condition the needle thread breaks. 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. 4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when s...
64 stitch chart.
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