Summary of TJC-150
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Instruction book.
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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 !6 q r t y u i o !0 !1 !7 !8 @0 !9 section i. Essential parts name of parts q pattern selector dial w stitch length dial e stitch width 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 fac...
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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 automatic 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 sti...
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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 • correcttension 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 th...
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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/b w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 2–6 r stitch length: 1.5–4 t stitch width: (0) or (5) 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. L...
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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 w e q r t 1 2 4 3 5 0 q pattern selector: c w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 2–5 r stitch length: 0.5–4 t stitch width: 1–5 zigzag stitching simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting, sewing on buttons, etc. Q pattern selector: c w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tens...
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16 tricot stitch q pattern selector: d w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 1–4 r stitch length: 0.5-1.5 t stitch width: 5 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 allowan...
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17 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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18 q pattern selector: c w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 3–7 r stitch length: any t stitch width: adjust as necessary y 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 th...
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19 automatic buttonhole q pattern selector: (bh) w presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot e thread tension: 1–5 r stitch length: t stitch width: 3–5 * the size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot r. * the button holder of the foot ta...
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20 b depress the foot control to sew a buttonhole. The machine will sew the front bartack, left row, back bartack and right row automatically. Stop the machine at the ending point. !1 ending point n raise the presser foot and cut the both needle and bobbin threads leaving 10 cm (4˝) thread ends. Dra...
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21 corded buttonhole q pattern selector: (bh) w presser foot: automatic buttonhole foot e thread tension: 1–5 r stitch length: t stitch width: 3–5 w e q r t 1 2 4 3 5 0 z with the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on the cord spur at the back of the buttonhole foot. Bring the ends toward ...
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22 zipper application q pattern selector: a/b w presser foot: zipper foot e thread tension: 3–6 r stitch length: 1.5-4 t stitch width: 5 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 th...
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23 q w e q smocking q pattern selector: a/b and d w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 1–4 r stitch length: s.S. T stitch width: 5 withthestitchlengthat“4”,sewstraightstitching lines 1 cm (3/8˝) apart, across the area to be smocked. Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads a...
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24 baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique pieces on the fabric. Stitch around the applique making sure the needle falls along the outer edge of the applique. When sewing corners, lower the needle down into the fabric. Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the right or left. App...
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25 decorative stitch q pattern selector: i w presser foot: zigzag foot e thread tension: 1–4 r stitch length: 2−3 t stitch width: 5 for a delicate appearance on fabric such as chif- fon, use a single layer with a tear-away backing, if necessary. W e q r t 1 2 4 3 5 0 decorative satin stitch patterns...
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26 q w e y r t u section vi. Maintenance 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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27 cleaning the feed dog remove the needle and the presser foot. Remove the needle plate setscrew and remove the needle plate. Q setscrew with a brush, clean out any dust and lint clogging the feed dog teeth. Reset the needle plate. Caution: turn off the power switch and/or unplug the machine before...
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28 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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305-800-138(eng).