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INSTRUCTION BOOK
Model JP760
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance. DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons: 1. Do no
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE UTILITY STITCHES Name of Parts ........................................................... 2 Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ............................... 22 Setting the Spool Pin................................................. 2 Multiple Zigzag Stitch (Tricot Stitch) ....................... 22 Standard Accessories ............................................... 3 Buttonholes ............................................................. 23 Extention Table.....................
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE y t r Name of Parts u e q Direct pattern selection buttons w Indicator window i w o e Bobbin winder stopper r Bobbin winder spindle t Spool pin (included in accessory bag) !0 y Bobbin winding thread guide u Thread guide i Thread take-up lever q !1 o Tension regulating dial !0 Face plate !2 !9 !1 Thread cutter !3 !2 Needle threader !8 !3 Needle plate !7 !4 Extension table (accessory storage) !5 Hook cover plate !6 Hook cover plate release button !7 Speed control slider !6 #9 !8
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Standard Accessories qw e q Needles w Bobbin e Screwdriver r Seam ripper t Spool holder y Spool pin y t r u Additional spool pin i Felt o Satin stitch foot o i u !0 Automatic buttonhole foot !1 Instruction book !2 Power supply cord !1 !0 !3 Foot control !3 !2 Extention Table The extension table provides an extended sewing area and can be easily removed for free arm sewing. The accessories can be stored in the table. Detaching the table: Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated. e Att
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GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply NOTE: Before connecting to the power supply, make sure the voltage shown on the machine conforms to your w electrical power. q Using the start/stop button Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the power inlet. r e Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. y Turn on the power switch. t q Start/stop button w Power switch e Machine plug r Power inlet t Power supply plug y Wall outlet Using the foot control Turn off the powe
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Controlling Sewing Speed Speed control slider You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the speed control slider according to your sewing needs. To increase sewing speed, slide it to the right. To decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left. Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine runs. NOTES: The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed. Keep
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Function Buttons q Start/stop button Press this button to start or to stop the machine. The machine will run slowly as long as this button is pressed, and will start running at the speed set by the speed control lever, or stop when the button is released. NOTE: The start/stop button does not work when the foot r control is connected. e w w Reverse button When sewing the stitch pattern #01, #05 or #10 q the machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed. If you press the rev
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t Stitch width adjusting button When pressing this button,the stitch width of the selected pattern will be indicated and the green light on the top left will light up. To alter the stitch width, press on the "+" or "–" sign. The stitch width can be altered while stitching . t y Stitch length adjusting button When pressing this button,the stitch length of the selected pattern will be indicated and the green light on the bottom left will light up. To alter the stitch length, press on the "+" or "–
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Dropping the Feed Dog The feed dog can be lowered with the drop-feed lever for sewing on buttons etc. w Shift the drop-feed lever to the right to lower the feed e dog. q q Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will return to the up position when the machine is started. q Up position w w Down position e Feed dog r Hand wheel r NOTE: The feed dog should be in the up position for regular sewing. Turn the handwheel toward you to check if the feed dog comes up after setting the lever
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot The Presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. This allows for easy removal of the presser foot and helps e you to place thick fabric under the foot. q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position w w e Extra lift e q Balancing Thread Tension The thread tension should be adjusted depending on q the sewin
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Changing Needles WARNING: Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle. w q Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot. Turn off the power switch. e z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the clamp. q Needle clamp screw x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle c
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Winding the Bobbin Removing the bobbin q Push the hook cover plate release button to the right and remove the cover plate. q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate w Lift out the bobbin. e Bobbin e Setting the spool Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as illustrated. w q Spool of thread q w Spool pin Press the spool holder firmly against the spool of thread. e Spool holder e 11
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Threading for bobbin winding Set the speed control lever at . q z Hold the thread with both hands and pass the thread z under the thread guide. q Thread guide w x Draw the thread toward you and guide the thread x around the bobbin winding thread guide. w Bobbin winding thread guide c c Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle. v Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right. v The indicator will show . b b H
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Inserting the bobbin z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the z q thread running off counterclockwise. q Thread w Bobbin holder w x x Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin holder. e Notch on the front e c c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between thetension spring blades. r Spring blades r v Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread v slips into the notch on the side. t Notch on the side t b Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear. b y Reat
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Threading the Machine Raise the presser foot. Press the Up/Down needle button to raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position. WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine. q z Draw the thread from the spool and pass it under the thread guide. q Thread guide x Draw the thread down along the right channel and pull it up around the bottom of the thread guide plate. Pull the thread up along the left channel r w Right channel e Thread guide plate r Left channel w e c Fir
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Needle Threader z Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the needle threader knob as far as it will z go. q Threader knob q x x Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, then insert hook into the needle eye. Lead the thread around guide and under hook. w Hook e Guide w w e c c Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration, drawing the thread loop through the needle. Gently let the threader goes up to pull the thread q loop up. v Pull the thre
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Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread q z Raise the presser foot lifter. Turn the power switch on. Hold the needle thread with your finger q Presser foot lifter w Needle thread w x Press the up/down needle button twice to pick up the bobbin thread. Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the e r bobbin thread. w e Bobbin thread r Up/down needle button c Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under the presser foot. 16
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BASIC STITCHES Straight Stitch Machine settings w e q q Pattern: #01 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A e Thread tension: 2 – 6 To sew Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle into the fabric where you wish to start. Pull the needle and bobbin threads to the back. Lower the presser foot. Depress the foot control or press the start/stop button to start sewing. Gently guide the fabric along the seam guide line. Changing sewing direct
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Altering the stitch length The stitch length can be altered between 0.0 and 4.0. Press the stitch length adjusting button to alter the stitch length. The bottom green light will light up and the preset value "2.2" will be indicated. Press on the "+" sign to increase the stitch length. Press on the "–" sign to decrease the stitch length. 1.0 2.2 4.0 Altering the needle drop position The needle drop position of the following stitches can be altered: Press the stitch width adjusting button to chang
