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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. To reduce the risk of electric shock: — DANGER 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. T
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MACHINE IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Machine Identification ................................................................................................................... 4 Standard Accessories ................................................................................................................... 5 Attaching Knee Lifter ..................................................................................................................... 5 GETTING READY TO SEW Connec
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e MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 7 # Name of Parts # 8 q Presser foot pressure dial r q w Bobbin winding tension disc t e Retractable thread guide w r Bobbin winder spindle t Bobbin winder lever/stopper y Speed control lever @0 u Stitch length display i Thread cutter button !9 o Reverse stitch lever !8 !0 Bobbin winding button !1 Up/Down needle button y !7 !2 Knee lifter socket !3 Thread tension dial !6 u !4 Bobbin case cover !5 Bobbin case cover plate i !6 Needle plate !5 !7 External thread cutter o !8
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Standard Accessories Thread spool net Spool cap Narrow hemmer foot Quarter inch foot Spool holder Darning / Embroidery foot HL x 5 –16 ...1 Lint brush HL x 5 –14 ...1 HL x 5 –11 ...2 HL x 5 –9 .....1 Darning plate Needles Large screwdriver Fabric guide and Setscrew Small screwdriver Instruction book Bobbins Oil Knee lifter Accessory box Attatching Knee Lifter The knee lifter is very helpful when quilting, sewing appliques, or when working with larger projects be- cause it allows you to keep b
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GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting Machine to Power Supply CAUTION Always turn the power switch off and i unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use. q Machine power plug w w Machine socket for power supply plug e Power supply plug q r Wall outlet t Machine socket for foot control y Foot control plug r u Foot control y Steps To Turning Machine Power t On Turn off the power switch on the machine. Insert the foot control plug y into the machine socket t.
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Up/Down Needle Position Button RED LED GREEN LED Press this button to bring the needle up or down. The RED LED will light up when the needle is down. The GREEN LED will light up when the needle is up. The machine will stop with the needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button. The machine will always stop with the needle up after auto thread cutting or buttonhole sewing. Bobbin Winding Button Press this button to wind the bobbin. LED The LED will light up
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Presser Foot Lifter q Presser foot lifter q w Normal up position e Highest position The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it higher e than the normal up position w to help you place thick fabric under the foot. e When lifter is at highest position e the lever will not lock in place w. w Presser Foot Pressure Dial q Presser foot pressure dial w Setting indicator q The presser foot pressure control dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing. Reduce the
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To Remove Bobbin Case and Bobbin CAUTION z x e Turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing q machine from the electrical outlet. q Bobbin case cover plate w Bobbin case cover w e Latch r Bobbin case t Bobbin r Step z Raise the needle and presser foot. Remove the bobbin case cover plate q and open the bobbin case cover w. Step x Pull open the latch e of the bobbin case r. Take the bobbin case straight out of the hook. • To remove the bobbin from the bobbin case: Release the
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Winding a Bobbin q x z w Stopper Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go. Stoppers will click when fully extended. c e q Thread guides w Bobbin winding tension disk e Bobbin hole r r Notch t Spring y Bobbin winder spindle t u Bobbin winder lever/stopper y Step z Pass the thread through the thread guides q from behind. v u Step x Pass the thread under the bobbin winding tension disk clockwise. w. Step c Thread through the hole e in the bobbin from t
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Inserting a Bobbin z Step z Place a bobbin in the bobbin case making sure the thread winds clockwise on the bobbin as illustrated. x Step x Draw the thread through the slit q in the bobbin case. q q Slit w c Step c Continue to pull the thread under the tension spring w and through the opening e. Pull out about 4˝ of thread. e The bobbin should spin clockwise when the thread is pulled out of the bobbin case. w Tension spring e Opening Inserting the Bobbin Case in
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Threading the Needle Thread q z w (A) x e r !2 !1 Step z Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the Up/Down u needle button twice to ensure that the needle is in !3 v its highest position. Turn the power switch off. !2 !0 !4 Set a spool of thread on the spool pin. Pass the thread through the guide from behind. q !5 Step x Pre-tension dial (side view) Pass the thread through the thread guide plate y , then draw the thread between the pre-tenison w !1 disks behind the pre-te
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Using the Built in Needle Threader z Step z Lower the presser foot. Press the Up/Down needle button twice to raise the needle to its highest position. Turn the power switch off. q Push down the needle threader lever q as far as it will go. x Step x Turn the lever q in the direction of the arrow to insert the hook into the needle eye. The hook r comes out through the needle eye as illustrated. c Step Holding the thread with both hands, draw the c w thread along the
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Bringing Up Bobbin Thread Step z z Hold the needle thread q lightly with your left hand. q Step x x Hold upper needle thread and rotate handwheel one complete revolution q. The upper thread will bring up the loop through the needle plate w. When the power is on the machine you can push the Up/Down needle button twice to bring up bobbin thread. q w Step c c Slide 4” of both threads to the rear under the presser foot. You can use the external thread cutter on th
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Changing the Needle CAUTION Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine q z before changing the needle. z Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. Turn the needle clamp screw q counterclockwise with the large screwdriver. Loosen the screw and remove the needle from the needle clamp. q Needle clamp screw x x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w with the flat side e to the right, pushing it up as far as it will go. Tighten the clamp screw q firml
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HOW TO BALANCE THREAD TENSIONS Different threads and fabric types can cause irregular tension. Before making adjustments determine closely that the machine is threaded correctly and the proper needle is being used. Balanced Needle Thread Tension The needle thread and bobbin thread should interlock in the center of two layers of the fabric in straight seams. Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension Test the bobbin thread tension by first holding the end of the bobbin thread and suspending the bobbin
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HOW TO SEW Test Stitching Thread take-up lever q Before starting your project always test the compatibility of thread, needle and fabric together. z Also test stitch length and pressure foot pressure. Step z Turn the stitch length adjustment dial q to adjust the stitch length to 3. Raise the thread take up lever and slide the needle and bobbin threads under the presser foot. x Step x Turn the handwheel w toward you to lower the needle into the fabric. w Step c c L
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Securing a Seam / Reverse Stitching The machine will sew in reverse as long as the reverse stitch lever is pressed. Secure the beginning and end of a seam by sewing in reverse for about 3/8”. (1/4”) (1/4”) Securing a Seam / Knotting the Threads Pull the bobbin thread to bring the needle thread to the wrong side of fabric. Tie the threads together. Trim the remaining threads. Pivoting a Corner Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of the seam. Press the up/down needle button to s
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Using Fabric Guide w Attach the cloth guide to the needle plate with the q setscrew q. Adjust the position of the fabric guide for seam allowance needed w and tighten the setscrew q. Place the fabric with its edge e against the cloth guide and sew. e Narrow Hemming Foot Attach the narrow hemmer foot w to the presser q foot bar. Tighten the setscrew q using the large screwdriver. q Setscrew w Narrow hemmer foot w Pre-folding and trimming of fabric will help facilitate an easier start wit
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Using the Darning / Embroidery Foot w Darning and free motion sewing is used for q repairing holes or torn areas in cloth. Also the foot q allows you to do monograms and stipple quilting. The darning plate covers the feed dog to prevent the feed dogs from moving the fabric and allows you to freely move the fabric. Insert the 2 pins q on the darning plate w into the holes of the needle plate. q Pin w Darning plate r e Attach the darning foot e to the presser bar with t the lever over the
