Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; DANGER; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machi...
Page 3 - NOTE; Blue
1 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. IMPORTANT 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 p...
Page 4 - For safe operation
2 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 ...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
3 CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .................................................... 5 The main parts ........................................................................................
Page 7 - KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE; NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS; The main parts
5 1 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 11) This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread. b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread. c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23) This holds a sec...
Page 8 - Needle and presser foot section; Buttons provided on some models
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 6 Needle and presser foot section a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. b Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 17) c Presser foot holder The press...
Page 9 - Operation panel; Note
7 1 Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front of the sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn. a LCD (Liquid crystal display) The selected stitch ( 1 ), presser foot that should be used ( 2 ), stitch length in millimeters ( 3 ), and stitch...
Page 10 - ACCESSORIES; be able to carry out most sewing tasks.; Optional accessories
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 8 ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model TThis foot ...
Page 11 - USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE; Power supply precautions; Insert the plug into a wall outlet.; Set the main power switch to “I”.; Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.; WARNING
9 1 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. Power supply a Insert the plug into a wall outlet. a Main power switch b Jack/socket connector b Set the main power switch to “I”. X The sewing lamp comes on when the mach...
Page 12 - Foot controller; • The speed set using the sewing speed; Changing the needle stop position; Turn off the sewing machine.; After turning on the sewing machine, release; Memo; • Perform the same operation to change the; CAUTION
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 10 Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket on the rear side of the sewing machine. a Foot controller jack/socket When you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will run at a low spee...
Page 13 - THREADING THE MACHINE; Winding the bobbin; Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.
11 1 THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin.• For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin a Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin....
Page 14 - Trim the excess thread above the bobbin.; Press the foot controller or press
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 12 f While holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine...
Page 15 - The thread is cut to a suitable length.
13 1 ■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system a Follow steps 1 through 2 of the procedure in “Winding the bobbin” to pass the thread around the pre-tension disk (page 11). b Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin...
Page 16 - Lower threading; position; • Only use bobbins that were designed to be
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 14 Memo ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you sl...
Page 17 - • Replace the cover so that the end of the; For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin; Slide the button and open the cover.; • Make sure that the thread is correctly; the right side (see arrow
15 1 the right side (see arrow b ) until the cover clicks into place. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the diagram). ■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin a Raise the needle to its highest position by turni...
Page 18 - Upper threading; • If the needle is not correctly raised, the
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 16 Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle.• For details on the needle threader, see page 17. a Spool pin b Thread guide c Mark on the handwheel a Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever. a Pres...
Page 19 - Follow steps
17 1 c Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin. d Feed the upper thread as shown in the figure on the previous page. e Make sure you guide the thread through the thread take-up lever from right to left. a Thread take-up lever f Put the thread behind the n...
Page 20 - Fully lower the needle threader lever.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 18 d Fully lower the needle threader lever. X The end of the needle threader rotates toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. e Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. a Hook b Thread f While lightly...
Page 21 - Drawing up the lower thread; Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.; • The bobbin cover should still be removed.; to; or
19 1 Drawing up the lower thread a Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. a Upper thread b While holding the end of the upper thread, raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for...
Page 22 - REPLACING THE NEEDLE; Needle precautions; Fabric Type/Application
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 20 REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions ...
Page 23 - Checking the needle; Correct needle; Replacing the needle; raise the needle by pressing
21 1 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. a Flat si...
Page 24 - • Do not apply strong force when loosening or; Installing the needle clamp
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 22 d Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. Note ● The needle can be removed by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one ...
Page 25 - Sewing with a twin needle; Twin needle threading
23 1 Sewing with a twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch settings” ...
Page 26 - REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT; Replacing the presser foot; Replace the presser foot as described below.
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————— 24 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT Replacing the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described below. a Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With mo...
Page 27 - The presser foot is attached.; Removing the presser foot holder; Remove the presser foot.; • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser; Attaching the presser foot holder
25 1 f Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder. a Presser foot lever X The presser foot is attached. g Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached. Removing the presser foot holder Remove th...
Page 28 - SEWING BASICS; SEWING; General sewing procedure; Follow the basic procedures below to sew.; Turn on the; Turn on the sewing machine.; Attach the presser; Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 26 2 SEWING BASICS SEWING Basic sewing operations are described below.Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions. General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew. ● While the machine is ...
Page 29 - Selecting stitching; The stitch is selected.
27 2 Selecting stitching Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired stitch.When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight stitch ( left needle position) is selected. a Turn on the sewing machine. b Press (stitch selection keys). The number of the selected stitch is displayed. Press the ...
Page 30 - Starting to sew; The machine starts sewing.
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 28 Starting to sew a Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped with (needle position button), raise the needle by pressing once or twice...
Page 31 - When the foot controller is plugged in,; Sewing reinforcement stitches; Thread tension; Correct tension; Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.; Upper tension is too loose; Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
29 2 k Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine, and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. a Thread cutter Memo ● When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/stop button) cannot be used to start or stop sewing. ● When sewing is stopped, the needle remains lowered (in...
Page 32 - USEFUL SEWING TIPS; Trial sewing; Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.; Sewing curves; If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
SEWING BASICS ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 30 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 select a stitch, the machine automatically sets the s...
Page 33 - • Once the trouble spot has been passed, the; Sewing thin fabrics; Sewing stretch fabrics; Using a free-arm style
31 2 ■ 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. a Sewing direction a When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot, raise the presser foot lever. b Press...
Page 34 - UTILITY STITCHES; OVERCASTING STITCHES; Attach overcasting foot “G” or zigzag foot “J”.; • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 32 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. They are also useful for sewing stretch materials. *Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement **...
Page 35 - BASIC STITCHING; Basic stitching; Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.; Changing the needle position; With the straight stitch (left needle position) and
33 3 BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching. *Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching. Basic stitching a Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. b Attach zigzag foot “J”. c Select a stitch. • Fo...
Page 36 - BLIND HEM STITCHING; Attach blind hem foot “R”.; • For details on changing the stitch width,
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 34 BLIND HEM STITCHING You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. *Rfc.: Reinforcement a Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem, ...
Page 37 - BUTTONHOLE SEWING; Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.
35 3 BUTTONHOLE SEWING Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement **Rfc.: Reinforcement 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 ...
Page 38 - The size of the buttonhole is set.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 36 The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below. a Button guide plate b Presser foot scale c Pin d Marks on buttonhole foot e 5 mm (3/16 inch) a Use chalk to mark the posi...
Page 40 - Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics; Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.; Button sewing; The feed dogs are lowered.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 38 ■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a gimp thread. a Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves, a...
Page 41 - • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew; Select a stitch; • After sewing for about 10 seconds at low
39 3 d Place a button between the presser foot and the fabric. • 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. e Select a stitch . (...
Page 42 - ZIPPER INSERTION; Select stitch
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 40 ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle. When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin o...
Page 43 - SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE; Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.; Stretch stitching; Elastic attaching; Attach zigzag foot “J”.
41 3 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached. *Rfc.: ReinforcementObserve the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations. Stretch stitching a Attach zigzag foot “J”. b Select stitch . c Sew the fab...
Page 44 - APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING; Appliqués; Baste the cut design to the fabric.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 42 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués, patchwork and quilts are described below. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Do not use reverse stitching. Appliqués You can create an appliqué ...
Page 45 - Piecing; Align the right side of the presser foot with the
43 3 d Carefully sew around the edge of the design. e Cut away any fabric that is left outside the stitching. f Remove the basting, if necessary. Memo ● Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching. Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching a Fold the edge of the top piece of...
Page 46 - Quilting; Baste the fabric to be quilted.; • For details, refer to “Removing the presser; Using the optional quilting guide; Walking foot
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 44 Quilting 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. Note ● Only use the walking foot with ...
Page 47 - the right as seen from the front of the machine).; (to the left as seen from; • Normally, the feed dog position lever is
45 3 Free-motion quilting With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered (using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction.The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting. a Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder. • For de...
Page 48 - REINFORCEMENT STITCHING; Triple stretch stitching; • For details, refer to “Starting to sew”; Bar tack stitching; Determine the desired length of the bar tack.; • A bar tack with a maximum length of about; Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 46 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners. *Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch...
Page 50 - DECORATIVE STITCHING; Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 48 DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine. *Rfc.: Reinforcement Stitch Name Pa tt er n Pr es se r Fo ot Pattern No. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Stitch Length [mm (inch.)]...
Page 51 - Fagoting; Scallop stitching; • For better results, apply spray starch onto the
49 3 Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used. a Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their seams. b Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by about 4.0 mm (...
Page 52 - Smocking; Shell tuck stitching
UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 50 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. a Attach ...
Page 53 - Joining; Heirloom stitching
51 3 e Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down to one side. Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a crazy quilt. a Attach zigzag foot “J”. b Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric, and then open ...
Page 54 - APPENDIX; STITCH SETTINGS; Utility stitches
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 52 4 APPENDIX STITCH SETTINGS Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. Utility stitches ● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or ...
Page 59 - MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the bobbin case; Switch the machine off and unplug it.
57 4 MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. 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,...
Page 60 - Remove the bobbin case.; Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.; • Do not put oil on the bobbin case.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 58 e Remove the bobbin case. Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out. a Bobbin case f Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area. a Cleaning brush b Race • Do not put oil...
Page 61 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Symptom
59 4 TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The sewing machine does not work. The machine is not p...
Page 62 - The upper
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 60 The upper thread breaks. You have not inserted the needle properly. Insert the needle properly. page 21 The area around the hole in the nee- dle plate is scratched. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest a...
Page 64 - ERROR MESSAGES; Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep); Two or four beeps sound.; If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled; The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.
APPENDIX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 62 ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table.If you press the stitch selection key or...
Page 65 - INDEX; Numerics
63 4 i INDEX Numerics 3-point zigzag stitch ....................................................... 32 A accessories ....................................................................... 8appliqués ....................................................................... 42 B bar tack .................
Page 67 - Operation Manual; Computerized Sewing Machine
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