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Printed in taiwan 841-800-342 (e).
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Important be sure to keep machine away from static electricity, heat sources, humidity, and direct sunlight. When using your sewing machine for the first few times, place a waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which may have appe...
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1 section i names of parts name of parts ........................................................................ 3 screen sharpness adjusting dial .......................................... 4 extension table ..................................................................... 4 standard accessorie...
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2 zipper sewing, cont’d ....................................................... 42 darning .............................................................................. 43 • to sew .............................................................................. 43 • for darning less than 2 cm ..........
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3 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 section i name of parts @6 #7 #6 #5 names of parts spool holder spool pin auto-tension dial upper thread guide thread tak...
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4 screen sharpness adjusting dial use this to adjust the sharpness of the liquid crystal display. If no indication is shown on the screen after you switch on the power, adjust the screen brightness with this dial. Extension table the extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily re...
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5 g a e c d f h standard accessories q bobbins w h: cording foot e g: blind hem foot r d: hemmer foot t c: overedge foot y e: zipper foot u a: zigzag foot * it is attached on the machine. I f: satin stitch foot o screwdriver !0 r: automatic buttonhole foot !1 lint brush !2 set of needles !3 seam rip...
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6 connecting machine to power supply before connecting the power supply, make sure the voltage and frequency shown on the machine conform to your electrical power. Turn off the power switch, and insert the foot control plug q , machine plug w , into the machine and power supply plug e into the outle...
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7 main function of buttons / keys • up/down needle position button when the up/down needle position button is pressed, the needle bar goes down and stops in the lowest position. When pressed again, the needle bar goes up and stops in the highest position. * when this button is pressed, the needle ba...
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8 • mode selection key by pressing the key, led light will move step by step to select the stitch mode, as shown. Direct mode: direct mode pattern selection a mode: pattern selection using number keys (utility and decorative stitches) b mode: character selection using number keys (block type) c mode...
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9 • message key when message key is pressed, a detailed message will display suitable stitches, patterns and machine settings. • turn-over memory key (to memorize the pattern in mirror image) select a desired pattern and press tom key so the selected pattern’s mirror image will be shown on the scree...
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10 sen • clear key if an incorrect pattern is memorized, pressing this key will immediately clear it (like a backspace key). • memory key when this key is pressed after selecting a pattern, the pattern will be memorized as many times as the key is pressed. When the key is pressed after selecting ano...
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11 • pattern selection and screen indication z select the direct mode pattern selection. X press the pattern key on the keyboard. Example: pattern 05, as shown. C the display screens shows from left to right: q stitch pattern: 05 w thread tension: a u t o e presser foot: a r stitch width: 5.0 t stit...
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12 m memory mode/buzzer sound/multiple language settings normal / resumption mode z turn on the power switch while pressing the memory key. Q memory key w power switch x select “ 1 ” on the number key to access the normal/resumption mode. You can select the mode by pressing the stitch width key “+” ...
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13 to raise or drop the feed dogs • for button sewing etc., drop the feed dogs. • when finished sewing, raise the feed dogs. The feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing. Q lowered position w raised position pressure lever the pressure levr should be set at “ 3 ” for regular sewing. Reduce the ...
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14 z x c q w e changing needles z raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle position key and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. X insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the...
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15 selecting needle and thread needle size 9 or 11 11 or 14 14 or 16 fabrics crepe de chine, voile, lawn, organdy, georgette,tricot linens, cotton, pique, serge, double knits, percale denim, tweed, gabardine, coating, drapery, and upholstery fabric light weight medium weight heavy weight note: * in ...
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16 e w q r t winding the bobbin • set the spool lift up the spool pin and place the spool of thread on it with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Press the large spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. * the small spool holder is used with a small or narrow spool of thread. Q spool p...
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17 • winding the bobbin z guide the thread around the thread guide. X thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. * the additional spool pin is used to wind an extr bobbin without unthreading the machine. To use, insert the spool stand and the additional spool pin in the ho...
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18 • inserting the bobbin z place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running off counterclockwise. Q end of thread x guide the thread into the notch on the front side of the bobbin holder. W notch c continue to draw the thread lightly. The thread slips into notch . Pull out about 15 cm ...
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19 threading the machine • threading the machine * raise the presser foot lifter. * press the up/down needle position key twice to raise the needle. Q up/down position key w presser foot lifter z draw the thread around the upper thread guide. E upper thread guide x then, down around the check spring...
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20 • needle threader z lower the presser foot. Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind. Q needle threader knob w h o o k x draw the thread down around the threadre guide and under the hook. E threader guide c release the threader k...
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21 • drawing up the bobbin thread z raise the presser bar lifter, hold the end of the thread as shown. X press the up/down needle position button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread together with a loop of bobbin thread. Q up / down needle position button c pull both thread...
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22 4 3 5 4 3 5 balanced thread tension • auto-thread tension when the thread tension dial is set at “ auto ” for automatic thread tension, the green light will be on. The balanced thread tension is set automatically. Q set “ auto ” mark of thread tension dial with the indication line. W green light ...
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23 straight stitch sewing q stitch pattern: 01 w presser foot: foot a or foot h q w e q w • starting to sew raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate (see page 24). Lower the needle to the point where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and pu...
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24 using the quilting bar the stitch and its uses: quilting is stitching two layers of fabric together with batting in between to add dimension and warmth. You can use quilting on entire garments or parts of garments, such as yokes, pockets, cuffs and collars. It is also popular for table fashions. ...
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25 q w e • manual stitch length press “–” or “+” to adjust the stitch length. To decrease length, press “–”. To increase length, press “+”. The pre-programmed stitch length setting is suitable for most of your sewing needs. However, you can change these settings to accommodate different fabric chara...
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26 various utility stitches • basting q stitch pattern : 24 w presser foot: darning foot p e thread tension dial : 1 to 4 r feed dogs : down * set the manual thread tension at “ 1 to 4 ”. Attaching the basting foot: z raise the needle. X remove the foot holder by loosening the screw. C attach the ba...
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27 • straight stitch the common uses for the straight stitch are: regular seams and zippers: q stitch pattern : 01 w presser foot : foot a or zipper foot e edge sewing: q stitch pattern : 02 w presser foot : foot a you can also use your basic straight stitch for pintucking and rolled hems. • automat...
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28 • stretch stitch q stitch pattern : 17 w presser foot : foot a this stitch is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit fabrics and bias seam, while permitting the seam to be pressed completely flat. The stitch can also be used to simultaneously seam and overcast when sewing...
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29 zigzag stitch q stitch pattern: 05 w presser foot: foot a • interfacing you can get better sewing results using interfacing or stabilizer on delicate or stretch fabric such as knit, jersey, tricot etc. • to change the width and length zigzag stitch is useful for overcasting, applique, mending etc...
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30 variation of zigzag stitches • overcasting q stitch pattern: 05 w presser foot: overedge foot c this zigzag variation is very useful in garment construction and in finishing raw edges of any sewing project. 1. The black ridge and the guide wires on the overedge foot keep the edge neat and the fab...
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31 • knit stitch q stitch pattern: 12 w presser foot: foot a keep an extra space allowance from the fabric edge and after finishing the sewing, cut the extra seam allowance edge as shown. • overedge sewing (1) q stitch pattern: 07 w presser foot: overedge foot c this stitch pattern combines the stra...
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32 overedge sewing (2) q stitch pattern: 13 w presser foot: overedge foot c this stitch can be used for sewing heavier fabrics that tend to fray extensively such as linens and gabardines. Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over the edge to insure that your seams will not ravel. Adju...
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33 sewing buttons q stitch pattern: 05 w presser foot: satin stitch foot f e feed dogs: down z turn the handwheel by hand five times and raise the needle to the highest point. Match the holes on the button to the horizontal slot on the presser foot. Lower the foot to hold the button in place. Lower ...
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34 sensor buttonhole • automatic buttonholing note: * the size of the buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the buttonhole foot, as shown. * the button holder of the foot takes a maximum button size of up to 2.5 cm (1˝) in diameter. * before you sew the actual buttonholes on the a...
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35 • sewing preparation q stitch pattern: 08 w presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot r * when you select the buttonhole stitch, the screen indicates the message: “pull down bh (button hole) lever” for a few seconds. Z attach the automatic buttonhole foot r. Make sure the groove on the holder catch...
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36 v after attaching sensor buttonhole foot, raise the foot lever once to assure spring is in proper position to avoid any gap. Insert corner of fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot. Insert the garment under t...
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37 n after sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the buttonhole lever until it stops. !2 buttonhole lever m place a pin on the rear side of the bartack position so that you don’t need to worry about cutting the end of the buttonhole stitch. Cut the opening with the seam ripper in your accessory box. !...
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38 • sensor buttonhole 09 and 10 q stitch pattern: 09 or 10 w presser foot: automatic buttonhole r * sewing procedure is the same as 08. Z sewing steps e starting point r bartacking t stitch pattern 10 • adjusting the stitch width and density in buttonholes 09 and 10 [to change the stitch density] t...
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39 corded buttonholes q stitch pattern: 08 w presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot r use this procedure when you want to achieve a tailored, more attractive raised buttonhole. Use at least 40 cm (15˝) of havy thread as filler cord. Try a practice buttonhole first. Z set the automatic buttonhole fo...
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40 free size automatic buttonhole 20 q stitch pattern: 20 w presser foot: automatic buttonhole r z pull the button holder to the back (direction a). X insert the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both threads under the foot. C insert ...
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41 zipper sewing • put in a zipper q stitch pattern: 01 w presser foot: zipper foot e • attaching the zipper foot to sew on the left side of the zipper, attach the foot holder to the right pin on the zipper foot. To sew on the right side of the zipper, attach the foot holder to the left pin on the z...
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42 zipper sewing, cont’d x sew through all layers next to fold. Stop 5 cm before the top of the zipper just before the zipper foot reaches the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle slightly into the fabric. Raise the zipper foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of t...
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43 darning q stitch pattern: 22 w presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot r e darning shape: (see below for settings.) • to sew: z pull the button holder to the rear. X place the garment under the foot. Press the up/down needle button twice. Raise the foot. Remove the fabric to the left to draw both...
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44 bartacking q stitch pattern: 23 w presser foot: satin stitch foot f switch to “low” speed setting. Four lock stitches will be sewn first. Then sew to the desired length and press the reverse button. The desired length has been now determined. Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically....
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45 rolled hem q stitch pattern: 01 w presser foot: hemmer foot d z make a double 0.3 cm (1/8˝) fold approximately 6 cm (2˝) in length. * use iron on the folded edge so that you can guide the fabric easily. Q wrong side of fabric w right side of fabric e 6 cm(2˝) r 0.3 cm(1/8˝) x trim about 0.7 cm(1/...
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46 blind stitch hemming q stitch pattern: 16 or 15 w presser foot: blind hem foot g • how to fold the fabric q wrong side of fabric w 0.4 to 0.7 cm (1/8˝ to 3/8˝) e overedge stitch • how to sew z when the needle comes to the left hand side, position the fabric so that the folded edge comes to the le...
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47 pintucking q stitch pattern: 02 w presser foot: blind hem foot g z attach the blind hem stitch foot. Place the folded fabric under the presser foot. Position the needle 0.1 to 0.2 cm (1/16˝) inside from the folded edge by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Feed the folded edge smoo...
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48 shell tack q stitch pattern: 25 w presser foot: satin stitch foot f * use a light weight fabric such as tricot. Fold and stitch on the bias. When the needle swings to the right, allow the needle to just clear the folded edge of the fabric. Open the fabric and iron on one side of the fabric. * for...
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49 smocking q stitch pattern: 38 w presser foot: satin stitch foot f * stitch patterns (41, 65, 66, 88) can also be used. For a delicate, decorative treatment, smocking can be applied whenever gathers are used. Turn a child's dress into something very special or smock a yoke on a blouse. Choose a so...
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50 scallop stitch ( a ) q stitch pattern: 33 w presser foot: foot a z fold hem with right sides together. Sew scallops 1 cm (3/8˝) from folded edge. X trim close to stitching leaving 0.3 cm (1/8˝) seam allowance. Clip seams as shown or trim with pinking shears. Turn the hem to right side and press. ...
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51 patchwork q stitch pattern: 31 w presser foot: satin stitch foot f sew seam with straight stitch and press seam allowance to open. Sew pattern stitch 31 on right side of garment centering over the seam line. Q right side of fabric satin stitch sewing q stitch pattern: 52 w presser foot: satin sti...
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52 cross stitch q stitch pattern: 72 w presser foot: satin stitch foot f * these stitch patterns (74 to 76) can also be used. You will love the beautiful designs you can sew with this craft stitch pattern, and in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand. Cross stitches can be effectively c...
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53 cording q stitch pattern: 46 w presser foot: cording foot h sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used fo...
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54 twin needle stitching q stitch pattern: 95 w presser foot: satin stitch foot f this machine is equipped with a twin needle that can be used to sew parallel rows straight on decorative stitches adding an exquisite touch to table linens and clothing. * stitch patterns (01,05,31,33,34,41,45,47,56,57...
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55 adjusting pattern balance if the decorative stitch patterns, letters, numbers or manual buttonhole stitch are uneven when you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them with the feed balancing dial. * the machine is set with the feed balancing dial position with the setting mark as shown. Q feed bal...
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56 sen m programming decorative stitch patterns 61, 58 to repeat or continue the same combination of stitches, just press the foot control. Z press the mode key and select a mode. X select stitch pattern 61. C press memory key. V select stitch pattern 58. B press memory key. • a programmed stitch se...
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57 m m cycle stitching with mirror image patterns after selecting a pattern, press the turn-over memory key. Press the mode key and select a mode. Z press mode key and select a mode. X press stitch pattern 50. C press memory key. V press turn-over memory (tom) key restarting programmed patterns afte...
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58 elongation q stitch pattern: 51 w presser foot: satin stitch foot f the stitch can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the “ ” key. When the width or length or stitch is changed, a greater variety of patterns are available. Stitch patterns (45 to 60) can also be used. Q el...
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59 sewing letters in block style q b mode w lcd screen e stitch patterns z press the mode key and select b mode. Z x c v b n m , . ⁄000 ⁄111 ⁄22 ⁄3 q w e m m m m m m x select stitch pattern 29. C press memory key. V select stitch pattern 57. B press memory key. N select stitch pattern 50. M press me...
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60 combining letters in script style q c mode w lcd screen e stitch patterns z press the mode key and select c mode. Z x c v b n m , . ⁄00 ⁄11 ⁄22 ⁄33 q w e x select stitch pattern 11. C press memory key. V select stitch pattern 63. B press memory key. N select stitch pattern 12. M press memory key....
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61 c editing function (1) • check and correct pattern combination before sewing q editing key w lcd screen example: abcdefgh have been memorized. Confirmation of programming. Z press “edit” key. The cursor will flash under the first letter selection. X shift the cursor by pressing the stitch width k...
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62 • adding letters or space between letters q editing key w lcd screen z press “edit ” key. Z x c v b 67 q w x press the stitch width key “+” and shift the cursor past the last letter where you would like to add letters or space. C input the stitch pattern 67 (space key). V press memory key to inpu...
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63 editing function (2) • uniform width, length adjustment q stitch width key w lcd screen e stitch patterns r pre-set stitch width before change t stitch width at 5.0 after selection the entire programmed stitch pattern is memorized as one stitch. The stitch length, stitch width and the of the patt...
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64 care of your machine q screw driver w set screw e needle plate r bobbin holder t lint brush y feed dogs u hook race i soft, dry cloth press the needle up/down button to raise the needle and unplug the machine before cleaning. Do not dismantle the machine other than explained on this page. Do not ...
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65 replacing the light bulb q face cover plate w lamp socket e holder r light bulb t pins * turn the power switch off. * wait until the bulb has cooled down before touching it. • removing the light bulb z open face cover plate. X remove the black rubber lamp socket from the lamp holder and pull out ...
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66 condition the needle thread breaks. The bobbin thread breaks. The needle breaks. Screen is not clear. Skipped stitches seam puckering the cloth is not feeding smoothly. Cause 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is bent or blunt. ...
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67 troubleshooting, cont’d • when message appears on the screen the liquid crystal display shows “ bobbin winding ”. After the bobbin is wound, return the bobbin winder to its original position by moving the spindle to the left. The message “ stop for safety purposes.......... ” appears on the scree...
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Printed in taiwan 841-800-342 (e).