Page 2 - To reduce the risk of electric shock:; WARNING –; agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep...
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; FOR CENELEC COUNTRIES ONLY:; Europe manufactured by Yamamoto Electric Corporation.; FOR NON CENELEC COUNTRIES:; Australia manufactured by Yamamoto Electric Corporation.; SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS; marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.; Intellectual Property
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CENELEC COUNTRIES ONLY: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the applia...
Page 4 - Table of Content; ABOUT YOUR MACHINE
Table of Content ABOUT YOUR MACHINE 5 Machine Overview 5 Machine Overview - Inside Parts 6 Accessories 6Connecting the Foot Control and the Power Supply 7 Before Using Your Machine for the First Time 7 Setting Up the Telescopic Thread Stand 7 Front and Flat Bed Extension Covers 8 Front Cover 8 Flat ...
Page 5 - Machine Overview; Spool pin
1 2 5678 4 9 3 10 11 14 13 15 16 1718 12 19 20 23 2122 25 24 A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E – 5 Machine Overview 1. Thread guides 2. Thread guide bar 3. Top cover thread guide 4. Presser foot pressure dial 5. Left needle thread tension dial 6. Right needle thread tension dial 7. Upper looper thread tension...
Page 6 - Accessories; from the illustration, see page 7 for foot control spec-; Machine Overview - Inside Parts; Front cover guide
5 6 7 8 9 2 3 1 4 10 11 13 16 12 15 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 1 4 10 11 13 15 12 14 16 14 6 – A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E Accessories 1. Screwdriver (large) 2. Screwdriver (small) 3. Double-ended wrench4. Tweezers5. Needle set - (HAx1 SP#11)x2, (HAx1 SP#14)x3 6. Thread nets7. Spool holder 8. Lint brush9. Waste tray...
Page 7 - POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION; Connecting the Foot Control; Note: When the front cover and/or the flat bed extension cov; Before Using Your Machine
A B C D A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E – 7 POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION (FOR U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only way. If the plug does not fit fully in the...
Page 8 - Front and Flat Bed Extension Covers; Front Cover; Note: The front cover has a safety switch and the machine; Flat Bed Extension Cover; Pull and swing the cover to the left to open. Swing it back; Handwheel; When threading, adjusting the stitch finger lever or connect; Waste Tray; Place the tray along the edge of the flat bed extention (A).
A B A B C 8 – A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E Front and Flat Bed Extension Covers Front Cover Open by pushing the cover to the right as far as it will go and then pull it toward you.Close it again by pulling the cover upward and then sliding it to the left until it locks. Note: The front cover has a safety ...
Page 9 - Presser Foot Guide Lines; Note: The machine will not sew if the presser foot is raised.; Changing the Presser Foot; Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine.
A A B B A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E – 9 Presser Foot Guide Lines The toe of the presser foot has two guide lines. The left guide line (A) is positioned at the left needle position.The right guide line (B) is positioned at the right needle position. Presser Foot Lifter Raise the presser foot by raising t...
Page 10 - Needle Information; Checking the Needle
A B C D E 10 – A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E Needle Information • Use HA-1 SP #14 or #11 needles or system Stretch 130/705 H-S, size #11/75 or #14/90. • HA-1 SP #11 needles are set on the machine. You can sew using one or two needles depending on what stitch to use. The left needle and needle clamp screw ...
Page 11 - Upper Cutter; Deactivate the Upper Cutter; Turn the handwheel toward you until the upper cutter (A); Reactivate the Moveable Upper Cutter; -thread Overlock Converter; Engaging; Insert the pin of the needle holder into the small hole (A); Disengaging
A B E C D A B C D E F A C B A BOUT YOU R M ACHI N E – 11 Upper Cutter Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. Deactivate the Upper Cutter Deactivate the upper cutter for flatlock, pintucking, etc. • Turn the handwheel toward you until the upper cutter (A) is raised to the highest posi...
Page 12 - GETTING READY TO SEW; General Threading Information; and then the needles from right to left (follow the order listed; If the threads break during sewing, re-thread all thread; See the table below for recommendations on what needles; Light Fabric; What Needle and Thread to Use with Different Fabrics
4 2 3 1 12 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW GETTING READY TO SEW General Threading Information The loopers and needles are color coded, to indicate the proper threading paths. Always start threading the loopers and then the needles from right to left (follow the order listed below). 1. Lower looper - Green...
Page 13 - Placing the Thread Spools
A B GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 13 Placing the Thread Spools on the Spool Pins Place the thread spools over the cone holders on the spool pin. Firmly insert the spool holder into the spool.A. If sewing with small thread spools, remove the cone holders. Place the spool with its slit side up, and put th...
Page 14 - Note: Raise the presser foot lifter for easier threading.; Threading the Lower Looper
A B E F H G C D A B E F C D LM J I K 14 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Note: Raise the presser foot lifter for easier threading. Place a thread spool on the very right spool pin. Pull the thread through the right thread guide from back to front (A). Note: If the thread tends to slip away from the guide w...
Page 15 - Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on
K L M O N G H I J GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 15 Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position (G) by turning it to the right. Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (H). The hand wheel will click and is locked in threading position. Tu...
Page 16 - Place a thread spool on the second right spool pin. Pull; Threading the Upper Looper
A B E F H G C D L M J I K C D E F A B 16 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Place a thread spool on the second right spool pin. Pull the thread through the second right thread guide from back to front (A). Note: If the thread tends to slip away from the guide while sewing, pass the thread through both thread...
Page 17 - Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position
K L N M G H I J GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 17 Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position (G) by turning it to the right. Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (H). The hand wheel will click and is locked in threading position. Turn...
Page 18 - Threading Loopers with the Looper; Using the Looper Threading Wire; wheel matches the mark on the cover (B). The hand wheel
A B C D 18 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Threading Loopers with the Looper Threading Wire or Standard Thread When sewing with specialty threads (such as wooly nylon), it can be easier to thread the loopers using any of the below ways:• Use the looper threading wire• Tie the specialty thread to standard ...
Page 19 - Using a Standard Thread; Prepare 12 ̋ (30 cm) of a standard thread and tie it 5 cm from
A B C E D F G GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 19 Using a Standard Thread Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position (A) by turning it to the right.1. Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (B). The hand wheel will click and is locked in ...
Page 20 - Threading the Right Needle
A B C D G H F E C D A B I 20 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Threading the Right Needle Note: Raise the presser foot lifter for easier threading. Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position by turning it to the right.Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the ...
Page 21 - Pull out approximately 4 ̋ (10 cm) of thread from the needle
E F G H I GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 21 Pull the thread down along the slit and pass it to the left through the thread path (E).Pass the thread from right to left around the take-up lever (F). Pass the thread through the right slit of the needle thread guide (G). Pull out approximately 4˝ (10 cm) of ...
Page 22 - Threading the Left Needle; Slide the thread under the top cover thread guide (C)
A B C D G H F E C D A B I 22 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Threading the Left Needle Place a thread spool on the left spool pin. Pull the thread through the left thread guide from back to front (A). Note: If the thread tends to slip away from the guide while sewing, pass the thread through both thread g...
Page 24 - Using the Needle Threader; wheel will click and is locked in threading position.
B L R A E C D B A 24 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Using the Needle Threader Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position by turning it to the right.Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel matches the mark on the cover (A). The hand wheel will click and is locked in t...
Page 25 - Differential Feed Adjustment; If the sewn fabric stretches (B), turn the dial counterclock; Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment; you are satisfied with the result. Always test sew on a sample
A B C A GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 25 Differential Feed Adjustment The differential feed system consists of two sets of feed teeth arranged one behind the other. Both feed teeth work in- dependently of each other to give perfect results when sew- ing on speciality fabrics. When the amount of feed by ...
Page 26 - Stitch Length Adjustment; Stitch Finger Lever Setting
A A B C D E A B C 26 – GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW Stitch Length Adjustment The stitch length dial (A) should be set to 3 (approximately 3 mm) for most sewing conditions. The dial clicks when you turn the dial to 3. The stitch length can be adjusted while sewing. The stitch length can be adjusted from 1...
Page 27 - Thread Tension Settings; Set the thread tension to suit the type of fabric and thread used.; Correct Thread Tension; balanced with the same tension (both looper threads should
1 2 5 6 3 4 B A D C F E H G GETTI NG R EA DY TO SEW – 27 Thread Tension Settings Set the thread tension to suit the type of fabric and thread used. As the number on the thread tension discs increases, the thread tension becomes tighter. See the stitch table on pages 28-31 for thread tension recommen...
Page 28 - Explanation of Icons/Colors; SEWING; Stitch Overview; each of the threads are displayed in different shades of grey.; Stitch finger position
28 – SEW I NG Explanation of Icons/Colors SEWING On your overlock machine, different stitches are obtained by combining different needle positions, threading methods, ten - sion settings, and the use of the 2-thread overlock converter. See Chapter 2, Getting Ready to Sew, for references on how to se...
Page 29 - heavier threads in the loopers to create decorative edges.; –Thread Rolled Edge; Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics.; –Thread Picot Edge; rative finish to wedding or bridesmaid dresses.
SEW I NG – 29 3–Thread Overlock, Wide (and Narrow) For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to medium fabric. Use heavier threads in the loopers to create decorative edges. Note: Use the right needle instead for a narrow stitch. Recommended thread tension setti...
Page 30 - –Thread Stretch Overlock; looper. Change the thread tension accordingly.
30 – SEW I NG 3–Thread Stretch Overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. Add additional stretch by using a stretchy type thread in the lower looper. Change the thread tension accordingly. Note: Not recommended for heavy weight fabrics. NORM/ TIGHT N/R THREAD TENSION Both 1.0 2-3 NORM N Yes 3 2 - 1...
Page 31 - –Thread Flatlock; overlock converter required); –Thread Rolled Edge
SEW I NG – 31 2–Thread Flatlock For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with the flatlock side or the lad - der stitch side. Create varying effects by threading the loopers with decorative thread. (2-thread overlock converter required) NORM/ TIGHT N/R THREAD TENSION Left...
Page 32 - Using Guide Lines; Start Sewing; the stitch finger of the stitch plate. If the threads do not wind
A B C D 32 – SEW I NG Using Guide Lines The guide lines on the top of the front cover help you to po- sition the fabric while sewing. The numbers/lines indicate the distance from the right needle position in inches.The cutting width between the right needle position and the upper cutter when in the ...
Page 33 - Securing the Thread Chain; Use the Machine at the Start of a Seam (C)
A B C D SEW I NG – 33 Securing the Thread Chain Tie a Knot (A) To avoid the thread chain from ravelling, separate and tie the thread ends together. Use a Sewing Needle (B) 1. Thread the chain into a large eyed, hand sewing needle.2. Insert the needle into the end of the seam and pull the chain into ...
Page 34 - Gathering Using the Differential Feed; Tip: For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the upper looper with
A B C 34 – SEW I NG Gathering Using the Differential Feed The differental feed can be used to gather lightweight fabrics. Use it for sleeves, making ruffles, and more.Set the differential feed between 1.5 and 2 to obtain the best gathering effect for your project. Always test sew on a scrap piece of...
Page 35 - Flatlock Sewing; Tip: The upper looper thread is the prominent thread in the
A B C D SEW I NG – 35 Flatlock Sewing A Flatlock (A) is made by adjusting the tension of the 3-thread overlock stitch, sewing the seam and pulling the fabrics apart to flatten the seam. The tensions must be ad- justed correctly for the fabric to pull flat properly. A Flatlock can be used both as a d...
Page 36 - Sewing Corners; Outer Corners; Trim three of the corners approximately 11⁄4” (3cm) as illus; Inner Corners
1¼ (3cm) 1¼ (3cm) 1¼ (3cm) A B 1¼ (3cm) A B 36 – SEW I NG Sewing Corners Outer Corners Trim three of the corners approximately 1¼” (3cm) as illus - trated (A). Start sewing at the corner that is not trimmed. When you reach a corner, stop the machine. Raise the needle and the presser foot. Remove the...
Page 37 - MACHINE MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the Upper Cutter Area; Cleaning the Feed Teeth; Note: You may use a vacuum cleaner to clean the upper knife; Storage
A B C D E F G MACHINE MAINTENANCE – 37 MACHINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Upper Cutter Area Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. Cleaning the Feed Teeth Open the front cover.With a forward brushing movement, use the lint brush to re- move any lint. Note: You may use a vacuum cleaner ...
Page 38 - Cleaning the Looper Threader Pipe
A B C D E F 38 –MACHINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Looper Threader Pipe Use the looper threading wire to clean the pipe of the looper threader device. Set the Threading/Sewing switch to “Threading” position (A) by turning it to the right.Turn the handwheel slowly toward you until the mark on the wheel...
Page 39 - Threader hole; Caution when Oiling; Never inject oil into the looper threader holes, the upper; Oiling the Machine
MACHINE MAINTENANCE – 39 Threader hole Hole of pipe Caution when Oiling Never inject oil into the looper threader holes, the upper looper tip, or the lower looper tip. Oiling the Machine Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. To keep the machine running smoothly and quietly the mov -...
Page 40 - Replacing the Upper Cutter; Troubleshooting; Machine Does not Run; Stitch Length is set too short for the fabric being sewn.; Irregular Trimming
B A D C 40 –MACHINE MAINTENANCE Replacing the Upper Cutter Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. The upper cutter should be changed when it becomes blunt. Change it by following the below instructions. If you are having any difficulties, have a service technician make the necessary ...
Page 41 - Fabric Puckers; Needle Breaks; Use a needle size that is compatible for the fabric (page 12).; Check the thread spool to ensure thread is not getting caught.; Stitches Skipping; Use a needle size that is compatible for the fabric (page 12).
MACHINE MAINTENANCE – 41 Fabric Puckers Possible Cause: Thread tensions are set too tightly. Solution: Loosen thread tensions (page 27). Possible Cause: Thread is not unreeling smoothly off the thread spool. Solution: Check the thread spool to ensure thread is not getting caught. Possible Cause: Usi...
Page 42 - Irregular Stitches; Stitches are not balanced.; Fabric Jams; Thread is not unreeling smoothly off the thread spool.; The Looper Threader does not Work; The Threading/Sewing switch is not set to the “Threading” position.; The Needle Threader does not Work; See page 24 for instructions on how to use the needle threader.; Specifications; Differential Feed Ratio
42 –MACHINE MAINTENANCE Irregular Stitches Possible Cause: Stitches are not balanced. Solution: Adjust thread tensions and possibly cutting width (page 26, 27) Possible Cause: Thread is not unreeling smoothly off the thread spool. Solution: Check the thread spool to ensure thread is not getting caug...