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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 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. 2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rate
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TABLE OF CONTENTS NAME OF PARTS Help button .................................................................... 27 Name of parts ................................................................. 3 Adjusting the needle drop position ................................ 28 Standard Accessories ..................................................... 4 Adjusting the stitch length ............................................. 28 Extension Table .............................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAMMING PATTERNS Pattern combination 1 ................................................... 65 Pattern combination 2 ................................................... 66 Combination for a mirror image ..................................... 67 Pattern elongation ......................................................... 68 Programming a pattern combination with an elongated pattern ........................................................................... 68 Extender stitche
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NAME OF PARTS y u Name of parts i t o !0 q Function keys !1 r w Liquid crystal display e e Screen sharpness adjustment dial r Bobbin winder stopper w t Bobbin winder spindle y Hole for additional spool pin !2 u Spool pin q i Large spool holder o Thread tension dial !3 !0 Reference chart !1 Foot pressure dial !4 !2 Face cover !3 Thread cutter !4 Needle threader !5 Needle plate @1 @0 !6 Extension table (Accessory box) !5 !9 !7 Hook cover plate !8 !6 !7 !8 Hook cover release button !9 Feed balancin
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Standard Accessories q q Assorted needles we w L: Quilting bar e G: Blind hem foot r r F: Satin stitch foot t D: Hemmer foot y C: Overedge foot t u E: Zipper foot i A: Zigzag foot (attached to the machine) y These accessories can be stored in the compart- u ment under the top cover. i o M: Overcasting foot o @0 !0 H: Cording foot !4 !1 R: Automatic buttonhole foot !2 T: Button sewing foot !0 !3 P: Darning foot !4 Bobbins !5 !5 Screwdriver !1 !6 Large spool holder (attached to the machine) !7 Sma
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Extension Table The extension table provides an extra surface for sewing bulky materials, and can be removed for free-arm sewing. Detaching the table Pull the table away from the machine as illustrated. Free-arm sewing can be used for: Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular garment area, darning socks as well as mending knees, elbows or children’s wear. Attaching the table Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine. w q q Pin w Hole 5
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GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Power Supply r CAUTION Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use. To use start/stop button Turn off the power switch, then insert the machine plug into the machine and the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch. we q To use foot control Turn off the power switch, insert the foot control plug and machine plug into the machine, then the power supply plug into
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Speed control slider Sewing speed can be varied according to your sewing needs with the speed control slider. q To increase sewing speed, slide it to the right. w To decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left. w q Foot control Sewing speed is varied by the foot control. The harder you press down on the foot control, the faster the machine runs. The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed. Operating Instructions: The symbol “O” o
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FUNCTION BUTTONS r START e STOP w q q q q Start/stop button q q (A) Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at START the speed set by the speed control slider. q STOP NOTE: •Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine. • If you start the machine with the presser foot up, the LCD screen will advise you to lower the foot. Lower the foot then restart the machine. w w w w w Rever
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ui o y t !0 !1 !2 !3 t t t t t Screen brightness adjustment dial t Use this dial to adjust the brightness of the liquid crystal display. If the screen is not clear, adjust the screen bright- ness with this dial. y y y y y Mode key (see page 11) When the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern y selection (mode 1) is set automatically. Press the mode key to change the mode. u u u u u Monogramming key (see page 11) u Press this key to change the monogram font. i i i i i i Stock/Call key (see
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!5 !6 !4 !7 !8 ! ! ! ! !44 Stitc 444 h width adjustment key (see page 28, 29, 34) Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch width. ! ! ! ! !55 Stitc 555 h length adjustment key (see page 28, 29, 34) Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch length. ! !66 1 2 3 ! ! !6 Function touc 66 hpad (see page 12) • Direct pattern selection You can select the stitch patterns from q to o directly 4 5 6 in mode 1 (direct pattern selection mode). • Number keys 7 8 9 Enter the 2-digit pattern number to select the desir
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Mode selection When you switch on the machine, the direct select mode z (mode 1) is activated. Press the mode key to change the mode. z z z z zMode 1 u y Screen indication You can select 10 of the most commonly used patterns directly by pressing the pattern keys. The LCD screen shows the following information: q Pattern number and image of the selected stitch. w Recommended setting for needle thread tension. qwe t r e Recommended presser foot. r Stitch width or needle drop position. t Stitch len
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Pattern Selection z z z z z Mode 1 z Pattern selection and screen indication 1 2 3 You can select the stitch patterns below directly by pressing the pattern keys. 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 x x x x x Mode 2, 3 and Monogramming x To select a pattern, enter the 2-digit number of the q 1 2 3 desired stitch pattern with the number keys. The LCD screen will show the pattern number, stitch image 4 5 6 then the main display for the selected pattern. w 7 8 9 Example: stitch pattern 48 q Pattern number w Stitch image
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CUSTOMIZING MACHINE SETTINGS You can customize the machine settings to your prefer- ence. Turn on the power switch w while pressing the memory key q. The machine setting window will appear. q Memory key w Power switch e Machine setting window q w e Resumption setting The last pattern sewn before turning the power off will be recalled when the power is turned on again. zx 1 1 z Press the key to select Nomal/Resumption setting mode. x Press the edit or help key to select either Normal or Resu
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To drop or raise the feed dog q Drop feed dog lever q w To drop the feed dog e To raise the feed dog The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm bed on the back side of the machine. •To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow w, as illustrated. w •To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow e, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you. The feed dog must be up for normal sewing. e Pressure dial q Pressure dial w Setting mark e
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Changing the presser foot q Snap-on button (red button) w Groove e Pin CAUTION: q Turn off the power switch before changing the foot. Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. The wrong foot can cause the needle to break. e •To remove Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and press the red button q on the back of the foot holder. •To attach w Place the selected presser foot so that the pin e on the foot lies just u
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Changing the needle q Needle clamp screw w Needle clamp zx CAUTION Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before q changing the needle. z Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, and lowering the presser w foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw q by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp w. x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w with the fla
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Thread and Needle Chart WEIGHT FABRIC TYPE of NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE Very Light Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy Universal 9 (65) Net, Tulle Ball Point 9 (65) Light Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine, Blue Tipped Needle 11 (75) Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen, Universal 11 (75) Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie, 12 (80) Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed Crepe, Qiana Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, and Tricot Blue Tipped Needle 11 (75) Ball Point
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Bobbin Winding • Removing the bobbin q Hook cover plate release button q w Hook cover plate e Bobbin Slide the hook cover plate release button q to the right, and remove the cover plate w. w e Lift out the bobbin e from the bobbin holder. • Setting the spool of thread w q Spool pin q w Large spool holder e Small spool holder r Spool stand Lift up the spool pin q. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder w, and press it
