Toyota ECO15A- User Manual

8 • Part names • External appearance may differ from model to model. Thread guide Face cover Extension table(Accessory Box) Upper thread tension dial Spool pin Pattern selection dial Reverse sewing lever Presser foot holder Presser foot Bobbin case cover Needle clamp screw Feed dog Quick adviser Tak...

10 • How to use handwheel Always turn the handwheel towards yourself. (in the direction of the arrow, forwards) Note: If you turn it in the reverse direction it could tangle the thread. Handwheel • How to use presser foot lever When sewing, lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot. (Po...

11 • How to use quick adviser This quick adviser describes basic countermeasures about the main troubles. Meaning of the illustrations Illustrations of the troubles Meaning of the illustrations Section of countermeasures Meaning of the illustrations • Jammed stitches• Unbalanced stitches• The fabric...

12 Prepare the foot controller. Insert the power cord connector into the terminal box. Insert the power plug into the outlet.The power is turned on. 1 2 3 • Connecting the power Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so could cause an electric shock. Pull the part of plug when removing th...

13 • Installation of battery for winding the lower thread 3 1 Pull the battery holder cover out as the arrow. 2 Install the battery while confi rming polarity of it. Attach battery holder cover. Note: Refer to page 42, 43 when purchasing or changing batteries. Make sure that the thread winding spind...

14 • Winding the lower thread Use a TOYOTA-exclusive bobbin. The exclusive motor driven by a battery winds the lower thread. 1 3 Pull the thread from the thread spool.Support the thread on the sewing machine with one hand, using the other hand pass the thread around the thread guide as shown in the ...

16 4 • Threading the lower thread Caution Remove the power plug from the outlet when setting the bobbin. Not doing so could cause an injury. 1 Take off the bobbin case cover by sliding it towards yourself. Pull bobbin case cover forward and lift to remove. 2 3 Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case,...

17 • Threading the upper thread Caution Remove the power plug from the outlet when threading the upper thread. Not doing so could cause an injury. 1 Turn handwheel towards yourself to raise take-up lever. Line on handwheel should be up position.(12 o’clock) 2 3 5 Raise presser foot lever. Note: If t...

19 • Pulling up the lower thread 1 2 Pull up the upper thread and the loop of the lower thread will come out.Pull out this lower thread. 3 Align the upper thread and lower thread, and thread through the groove of the presser foot.Pull back about 15 cm. Hold the end of the thread, turn the handwheel ...

20 • Application of each stitch pattern Buttonhole Straight stitch Sewing-seams Zipper insertion Zigzag Applique Overcasting Mending stitch Thin fabric overcasting Scallop stitch Castle stitch Thin fabric straight stitch Blind hem stitch Decorative stitch Fagotting Decorative stitch Serpentine Cauti...

21 2 • Changing the presser foot Caution Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing the presser foot. Not doing so could cause an injury. Removal 1 3 Press the presser foot holder lever in the direction of the arrow to release the presser foot. Raise the presser foot lever. Presser foot hol...

23 2 • Changing the needle Caution Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing the needle. Not doing so could cause an injury. Broken needles are dangerous. Be sure to dispose of them in a safe place away from children. Not doing so could cause an injury. 1 Turn the handwheel towards yoursel...

25 • Straight stitching and reverse sewing Caution Straight stitch 1 3 2 Position the fabric and lower the presser foot lever. Step on the foot controller to begin sewing. 9 7 8 4.0 2.0 2.0 mm Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise...

29 1 2 • Zigzag sewing There are various zigzag applications, such as applique and overcasting. 3 Position the fabric and lower the presser foot. Step on the foot controller to begin sewing. Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise t...

30 • Adjusting thread tension Upper thread is tight Wrong side Right side Upper thread is loose Upper thread is loose Upper thread is tight Adjustment method for upper thread tension z Upper thread is tight z Upper thread is loose Lower the upper thread tension. Increase the upper thread tension. No...

31 • Buttonhole sewing Caution Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing the presser foot. Not doing so could cause an injury. Buttonhole sewing to match the size of the button is possible.For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is recommended to use a stabilizer for a better buttonhole fi n...

33 8 Caution Use the buttonhole cutter to cut the center, making sure not to cut the stitches. Note: If a marking pin is put in the bar-tack area it helps to prevent cutting the bar-tack with the buttonhole cutter. • Use the buttonhole adjustment screw to adjust the balance between the stitches (rea...

34 • Overcasting This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the edge of the fabric. 1 Zigzag sewing foot (Originally attached to the sewing machine) 5 6 10 2 Right needle entry point Select one pattern from No.5, No.6 and No.10. Note: Select pattern No.10 when sewing thin fabric. Position t...

35 • Zipper insertion Caution Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing the presser foot. Not doing so could cause an injury. 7 8 4.0 2.0mm First sew the left side of the zipper. Zipper foot Sewing the left side of the zipper 1 2 3 Position the fabric so that the zipper is on the right sid...

37 5 3 4 1 2 • Blind hem stitching In this sewing method the stitch cannot be seen on the front of the fabric. Fold back the cloth so that the folded area protrudes by about 5 to 7 mm. Iron and tack by hand. Tacking Position the cloth so that the left side stitch catches 1 or 2 threads of the inside...

39 2 • Feed dog and hook maintenance If the sewing machine makes a loud noise or rotates slowly, or there could be thread waste or dust in the hook or feed dog. Perform maintenance on the hook and the feed dog. Do not use detergent, bleach, benzine, or thinner chemical cloths. Doing so could cause d...

40 3 Attaching the Bobbin Case 1 Install the bobbin case from the front.The red mark a on the bobbin case should be in the position, as shown in the diagram. 2 Align the red mark a and b , and attach the needle plate with the projection c on the bobbin case positioned as shown in the diagram. Make s...

41 4 • Changing light bulb Warning When changing the light bulb, disconnect the power plug and wait until the bulb cools. Not doing so could cause a burn or electric shock. 1 Loosen the screw with a “+” screw driver of your own, and take off the face cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Screw Face...

42 • Troubleshooting What is the problem? Check the following possibilities before contacting the service center for repair. Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page Does not rotateDoes not work The power plug is not inserted Connect the power plug correctly 10 Thread is tangled in the hook, or there is a ...

44 Maintenance / Others Others In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means are provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme car...

45 Others We are committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product design and our manufacturing methods. At end of life please dispose of this product in an environmentally responsible way. The crossed-out...

46 • Specifi cations Model SP10 series If you have any queries about this TOYOTA sewing machine, check the warranty for details. Hook type Horizontal Needle Home-use sewing machine needle (HA-1) Bobbin TOYOTA-exclusive plastic bobbin Maximum stitch length 4 mm Maximum stitch width 5 mm Standard need...