Summary of economy models
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Important safety instructions when using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: this sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. Danger — to reduce the risk ...
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1 section i. Essential parts name of parts ..................................................... 2 extension table ................................................... 3 free arm sewing ................................................. 3 standard accessories ......................................... ...
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2 q w r t y u i o !0 !1 !4 !5 !7 !6 section i. Essential parts name of parts q reverse stitch button w pattern selector dial e stitch length dial r bobbin winder stopper t bobbin winder spindle y spool pins u bobbin winder thread guide i thread guide o thread take-up lever !0 thread tension dial !1 ...
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3 w r y q q e t standard accessories q bobbins w seam ripper/ buttonhole opener e needle set r sliding buttonhole foot t blind hem foot y zipper foot u darning plate extension table the extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. Detaching the table: ...
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4 operating instructions (for the u.S.A and canada only) this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of an electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still...
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5 presser foot lifter the presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4˝) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you to place heavy fabric under the foot. Q lowest position w normal up position e highest positi...
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6 fabrics thread needle size crepe de chine, voile, fine silk 9 lawn, organdy, fine cotton or georgette, fine synthetic 11 tricot fine cotton covered polyester linens, cotton, piqué, 50 silk 11 serge, double knits, 50 to 80 cotton or percale 50 to 60 14 synthetic cotton covered polyester denim, twee...
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7 when inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess of the hook race. E horn setting spool pins the spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine. To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage. Removing or inserting the bobbin case ope...
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8 v n m winding the bobbin z pull the handwheel out. X draw the thread from the spool. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide. C insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. V push it to the right. B wit...
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9 z c x z x c v b v b threading the machine raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you. Raise the presser foot. Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with thread coming from back of the spool. Z draw the thread into thread guide using both hands. X while h...
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10 q e r w t y thread tension dial • correct tension the thread tension is adjusted depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric and sewing method. 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 t...
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11 q stitch selector dial turn the stitch selector dial to set the setting mark with the symbol corresponding to the desired pattern. Q setting mark caution to avoid needle or fabric damage, make sure the needle is up and out of the fabric while selecting a stitch. Turn the stitch length dial to set...
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12 reverse stitch button as long as you keep the reverse stitch button depressed, the machine will sew in reverse. Darning plate position the darning plate with 3 pins on the bottom. Fit the darning plate pins into the needle plate holes. The feed dogs will show through the darning plate holes..
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13 w e q q pattern selector: a or b w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 2–6 r stitch length: 1.5–4 section iii. Basic sewing straight stitch sewing z raise the presser foot and position the fabric with its edge lining up with a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle into the...
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14 q q center needle position w guide lines e numbers seam guide lines the numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance between the center needle position and the guideline. The numbers in front are centimeters. The numbers in back are fractions of an inch. Number 15 20 4/8 5/8 6/8 distance (cm...
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15 tricot stitch q pattern selector: d w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 1–4 r stitch length: 0.5–4 this stitch is used to finish the raw edge on syn- thetics and other fabrics that tend to pucker. Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8") seam. Trim the seam allowance after sewing. Be ...
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16 this strong, durable stitch is recommended where both elasticity and strength are necessary to ensure comfort and durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams as well as to eliminate puckering on knits and stretch fabrics. Also use when constructing items requiring extra...
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17 q pattern selector: c w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 3–7 r stitch length: any t darning plate sewing buttons attach the darning plate. Match the holes in the button with the horizontal slot on the presser foot. Adjust the stitch width matching the distance of the holes in the butto...
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18 (a) (b) (c) z carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric. Place the fabric under the foot with the buttonhole marking running toward you. X move the slider (a) toward you so that the top mark (c) on the slider meets the start mark (b). Line up the markings on the foot with the top mark on the fab...
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19 zipper application q pattern selector: a w presser foot: zipper foot e thread tension: 2–6 r stitch length: 1.5-4 pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it under the foot. Smooth the threads toward the back and lower the foot. To sew the left side of the zipper, guide the zipper teeth along...
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20 q w e r q smocking q pattern selector: d w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 1–4 r stitch length: s.S. With the stitch length at “4”, sew straight stitching lines 1 cm (3/8 ˝ ) apart, across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute ...
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21 stretch stitch patterns q pattern selector: a-g w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 1–4 r stitch length: s.S. If forward and reverse feeds become unbalanced due to the type of fabric, adjust the balance by turning the stitch length dial as follows: if patterns are compressed, turn the d...
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22 q w e y r t u section vi. Taking care of your machine cleaning the bobbin case and the hook dismantling shuttle race unit raise the needle to its highest position and open the hook cover. Open the hinged latch of bobbin case and take it out of the machine. Open the hook race ring holders and remo...
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23 sewing light the sewing light is located behind the face cover. To change the bulb, take the face cover off the sewing machine by removing the setscrew. Unplug the power supply before changing the bulb. Do not dismantle the machine other than explained in this manual. To remove ..... Push and twi...
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24 troubleshooting condition cause reference the needle thread breaks. The bobbin thread breaks. The needle breaks. Skipped stitches seam puckering the cloth is not feed- ing smoothly. The machine doesn’t work. Noisy operation 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tensi...
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