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brother Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual

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2. If fabric more than 6 mm 15 64 inch thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force the needle may bend or break D Flat bed attachment 31 UTILITY STITCHES UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation They are also useful for sewing stretch materials Stitch Name Zigzag stitch 3 point zig zag stitch Overcasting stitch Rev Reverse Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches 2 eh pe 1 gt Z model 50 stitches 40 stitches model Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Application Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Twin Needle Walking Foot lt D un Overcasting and attach 3 5 0 7 0 0 4 0 ing appliqu s 0 3 16 Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics 0 2 4 0 attaching elastic darn 1 16 1 4 1 64 3 16 ing etc D nn Overcasting on thin or 3 5 2 5 5 0 1 0 4 0 medium weight fabrics 3 32 3 16 1 16 3 16 Z O ES O Overcasting on thick fab l 5 5 l 1 0 4 0 rics 1 16 3 16 ne Z FASES Overcasting on stretch 0 7 0 0 5 4 0 fabrics 1 32 3 16 Rfc Reinforcement Do not use reverse stitching Oo Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J 6 Select a stitch Sew with the edge of the fab
3. 4 Needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle Pressing the button twice sews one stitch 5 Sewing speed controller for models equipped with the sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed Operation panel Flat bed attachment The operation panel located on the front of the The accessories are stored in a compartment inside sewing machine allows you to select a stitch and the flat bed attachment specify how the stitch will be sewn Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to open it CD LCD Liquid crystal display The selected stitch presser foot that should be used stitch length in millimeters and stitch width in millimeters are displayed Flat bed attachment Stitch selection keys 2 Storage compartment Press the stitch selection keys and then select the number for the stitch that you wish to use For details Mz refer to Selecting stitching page 27 AAS Note Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length Press the side to reduce the stitch length press the side to increase the stitch length Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width Press the side to reduce the stitch width press the side to increase the stitch width amp Put the accesso
4. Sewing stretch fabrics 1 0 3 0 1 0 4 0 o No Re and decorative stitching 1 16 1 8 1 16 3 16 J 0 0 4 0 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Triple stretch stitch N GI A ie DO O lt Z i EZ EZ h Oo Stretch stitch EN Overcasting and attach Zigzag stitch ing appliqu s 1 4 0 3 16 Overcasting on medium 3 point zig 0 weight or stretch fabrics 1 5 7 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 pis zag stitch attaching elastic darn 1 16 1 4 1 64 3 16 ing etc Overcasting on thin or l 2 5 5 0 1 0 4 0 Re medium weight fabrics 3 32 3 16 1 16 3 16 Overcasting 7 Overcasting on thick fab 2 5 5 0 1 0 4 0 Re stitch rics 3 32 3 16 1 16 3 16 Overcasting on stretch l 0 7 0 5 4 0 fabrics 1 32 3 16 J Xx o x x Z h a x x Rev Reverse Rfc Reinforcement Do not use reverse stitching Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less 52 Stitch Name 70 stitches model 60 stitches Blind hem stitch Appliqu stitc Shell tuck stitch TT ae wll Satin scallop stitch Joining stitch Fagoting stitch Decorative stitch E Rfc Reinforcement Q pe ie gt Z e model 50 stitches S GI No No No No No AR U N No oo N ex gt N N GI XX on e Stitch Width mm inch Application Auto Manual m
5. rrrrrrnrrrnnnrrrrrrrrnnnnnrvrnnrrnnnnernnn 10 Changing the needle stop position rrrrrnnnnnnnnnnrrrnnnnnnnnnrenrnvnnnennnrnnnnnnnnenenennennenrnnnnnnnneneneneenennnnvnnnnuneneneenenene 10 THREADING THE MACHINE us 11 MANG VE DOI a de a ease 11 Lower threading ar TE mmm E 14 VEE RN T OU tmm 16 Drawing up the lower thread M iisisssiississsssseeeeeessereeenensesseeneneeennennee 19 REPLACING THE NEEDLE snadder douanes dose aesssnn ettienentestties 20 NEDE PENNE c 20 Needle types and their uses rrrannrnnrnnnnvnnrnnnnvnvnnnnrrnvnnnnrnnvnnnnsnnnnnnsrnnnnnnssnnnnerennnnnernnnnnneennnansennnnanernnnnansennnansee 20 TETEN SET ORE 21 airbag 21 Sewing Wih a TWINS COIS an an a cote 23 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT ns EE YE EP e RI cents EVO eR vide VA E Rue PEvxe 24 Replacing the NESEN Em mm 24 Removing the presser foot holder sise 25 PING va 26 General sewing procedure s iaesso cose dminbivas eder sYanp scade juedidupstmittdaa ciuaxy ie scene den as renier eee imminente 26 Sjel ste ae SOA NE EE tes orient NE 27 SJT aa Oo ot 28 ESN vred 29 USEFUL IBID CRIL Sq HA 30 ET T ET 30 Changing the sewing director EET EI S o o ARA o DLE 30 ME RR nn 30 SENIOR TADIC S capi c H 30 SOWING MIM ADES iL
6. If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems p E Using the needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader CAUTION The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75 11 100 16 Check the table on page 20 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations If you are using transparent nylon mono filament thread you can only use needles in the range of 90 14 100 16 You cannot use the needle threader if you are using decorative threads or special needles such as the twin needle and wing needle If you are using those types of threads or needles thread the eye of the needle by hand Make sure the main power switch is off when threading the needle by hand Follow steps through Q of the procedure in Upper threading to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide 2 Lower the presser foot lever While lowering the needle threader lever hook the thread onto the guide D Needle holder Needle threader lever 3 Guide 17 Pull out about 5 cm 2 inch of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine The end of the needle threader rotates toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle 9 Catch the thread on the hook as shown below D 5 cm 2 inch 7 Note If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause s
7. Power supply switch to O The sewing lamp goes off when the O Insert the plug into a wall outlet machine is turned off 7 W Note if a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord When restarting the sewing machine follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine CD Main power switch 2 Jack socket connector For U S A only amp This appliance has a polarized plug one Set the main power switch to I blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended d to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet v reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way E The sewing lamp comes on when the machine is turned on KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack socket on the rear side of the sewing machine TE CD Foot controller jack socket CAUTION amp When connecting the foot controller be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started When you press the foot controller down lightly the machine will run at a low speed When you press harder the mach
8. Stitch settings page 52 Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread o Memo amp We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew M Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric CD Wrong side Surface Upper thread Lower thread BI Upper tension is too tight Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric CD Wrong side Surface Upper thread 2 Lower thread 5 Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number BI Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric CD Wrong side Surface Upper thread Lower thread 5 Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number 29 SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below Refer to these tips when sewing your project Trial sewing After you select a stitch the machine automatically sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that is selected However a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since depending on the type of fabric and sti
9. The stitch is not The thread tension is incorrect E O ne upper page 29 sewn correctly thread Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case clean the bobbin case Te Slide the feed dog position lever to dale Lengthen the stitch length page 27 Ic does You have not used the right combi Choose a thread and needle that are not feed nation of fabric thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bobbin case page 16 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case page 57 page 38 45 page 20 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case page 57 clean the bobbin case bulk doces ight The sewing lamp is damaged Contact your retailer or the nearest come on P Bere authorized service center 61 APPENDIX ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up an error message appears on the operation panel Follow the instructions indicated in the table If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed the message disappears Error Message JE Note Probable Cause The foot controller was pressed or the start stop but ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con nected and the reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the presser foot is raised A stitch o
10. You have not used the right combi Choose a thread and needle that are NT nation of fabric thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric Pas med The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle age 21 You have not inserted the needle Insert the needle properly pag properly Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and age 57 needle plate or in the bobbin case clean the plate and the bobbin case pag Dust has built up in the feed d he bobbin bem e teed 298 OF Clean the bobbin case page 57 You h t threaded th ee Vag da Correct the upper threading page 16 There is a high pitched noise Replace the bobbin case while sewing The bobbin case is scratched Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine You have not used bobbin that has been designed for this machine page 11 Raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you You have not moved the needle counterclockwise so that the mark The needle holder to its highest position on the wheel points up or by pressing threader can not needle position button once or be used twice Ronin Me eHen eae Insert the needle properly page 21 The presser foot that you are using is Attach the presser foot that is correct not correct for the type of stitch for the type of stitch that you want to page 52 sew
11. for the fabric you are using The thread ten re You have not attached the presser Attach the presser foot holder prop sion Is Incorrect foot holder properly erly The thread tension is incorrect Aes the tension of the upper Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin thread correctly page 14 15 You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin ane id ce ud page 14 15 16 properly SETS He have not fitted the spool prop Fit the spool properly You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine page 11 page 11 page 57 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine page 11 page 11 Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric page 20 page 25 page 29 You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine page 11 You have not used the right TA d Choose a thread and needle that are Me is SN of fabric thread and appropriate for the type of fabric page 20 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 21 If you are sewing thin fabric the Sew with stabiliser material under The thread tension is incorrect Ree tension of the upper page 29 60 Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference You h t threaded th ee Seide NE Correct the upper threading page 16
12. o Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i O O O O Z Z Z Z Reverse Reinforcement Stitching 55 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Q pe ie gt Z e Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Presser Foot Twin Needle Reverse Reinforcement Stitching 70 stitches 60 stitches 50 stitches 40 stitches model 4 lt D un For decoration etc 2 5 7 0 dpt 3 32 1 4 1 64 o D lt D un For decoration etc Co Z lt D nx Z Z Z Z Z Z i lt D un For decoration etc CN Uo lt TD un For decoration etc eo o Z P stitches lt D un For decoration etc ORA zZ lt D un For decoration etc 2 5 7 0 0 1 1 0 3 32 1 4 1 64 1 16 O For decoration etc 2 5 7 0 0 1 1 0 3 32 1 4 1 64 1 16 lt D un For decoration etc 2 5 7 0 0 1 1 0 3 32 1 4 1 64 1 16 O For decoration etc 0 7 0 deca S Z For decoration etc 0 7 0 TE For decoration etc 0 7 0 PE stitches For decoration etc 0 7 0 Re Z O O O Z Z For decoration etc URS Pre Uo Z O Z O Rfc Reinforcement Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less
13. to the left and remove the bobbin Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position for models equipped with the sewing speed controller o Memo amp When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction amp The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right CAUTION amp Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen and may break the needle CD Wound evenly Wound poorly E For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Follow steps through of the procedure in Winding the bobbin to pass the thread around the pre tension disk page 11 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin O e TF m 4 OG E D Notch Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right While holding the thread that wraps around the pre tension disk with your left hand use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat Slit in bobbin winder seat with built in cutter The thread is cut to a suitable length CAUTION Be sure to cut the thread
14. 56 MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Cleaning the machine Cleaning the bobbin case surface Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a bobbin case therefore it should be cleaned cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and periodically then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry A CAUTION cloth Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it Otherwise you may get an electric shock or be injured CAUTION amp Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an Oo Switch the machine off and unplug it electric shock may occur 6 Raise the needle and the presser foot Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover and then slide it toward you to remove the needle plate cover CD Needle plate cover 57 APPENDIX Remove the bobbin case Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out needle plate and then slide the cover back on D Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its A CAUTION surrounding area Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper
15. UT UT UT gt EN JA A A A A UT No oO M ex ice EN NO A A A A A A A No N OS 9v binding Quilting stippling EN x stitching stippling EN EN U1 GI ics ics QW A BR C2 es U9 ies U9 aN N Decorative stitch U1 GI EN 0S O1 U1 HD GI se nun NB oc ee suo a EET o yy se BT Rfc Reinforcement Attaching appliqu s and Attaching appliqu s and Quilting background For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc Stitch Width mm inch Auto GI 1 16 Manual 0 5 5 0 1 32 3 16 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 1 Stitch Length mm inch Auto No No 16 16 Manual 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Z O O Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i Z Z Z Z
16. as described If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out Slide the sewing speed controller to the right to set the speed to fast for models equipped with the sewing speed controller CD Sewing speed controller Turn on the sewing machine Press the foot controller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to start IN Note if the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller connect the foot controller before turning on the machine amp When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing only for models equipped with the start stop button When the bobbin begins spinning slowly take your foot off the foot controller or press t start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position for models equipped with the sewing speed controller CAUTION amp Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen and may break the needle CD Wound evenly Wound poorly 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MAC
17. coloured black or blue The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red or brown CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines To fully enjoy all the features we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1 Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing Do not touch the hand wheel thread take up lever needle or other moving parts 2 Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when e Operation is completed e Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts e A power failure occurs during use e Maintaining the machine e Leaving the machine unattended 3 Do not store anything on the foot controller 4 Plug the machine directly into the wall Do not use extension cords For a longer service life 1 When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects 2 Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used 3 Do not drop or hit the machine 4 Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies the presser feet needle or other parts to
18. easily under the presser foot raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position B If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching Sewing thin fabrics Zigzag foot J is equipped with a feature that keeps the presser foot level When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric When you have finished sewing tear off any excess aper p Pap CD Sewing direction When you encounter a seam that is too thick to feed under the foot raise the presser foot lever Press the black button on the left side of the foot Keep the button held in and lower the presser foot CD Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First baste the pieces of fabric together and then sew without stretching the fabric CD Black button reer Release the button The foot will lock in place vere level with the seam allowing the fabric to feed Using a free arm style Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard to reach areas To change your machine to the free arm style lift out the flat bed attachment Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it e Once the trouble spot has been passed the foot will return to its normal position CAUTION
19. for stretch or 3 0 6 0 knit fabrics 1 8 15 64 xk Auto Rfc Buttonholes for stretch 3 0 6 0 1 0 3 0 fabrics 1 8 15 64 1 16 1 8 Buttonhole stitch Z O O ok kK Auto Keyhole buttonholes for Rfc thick or furry fabrics Z a es am o o o o o o Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics KK Auto Rfc min umm Z o Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i Keyhole buttonholes for Auto n thick or furry fabrics Ne M Rfc Reinforcing openings Bar tack 6 PPening 1 0 3 0 Auto stitch and areas where the 1 16 1 8 N Ric seam easily comes loose Piecing straight stitching i with a seam allowance i nr of 6 5mm from the right Yes Ric eng edge of the presser foot strai stitch Piecing straight stitching i with a seam allowance 1 5 No Yes Ric of 6 5mm from the right 1 16 i edge of the presser foot Hand look Straight stitch quilting 0 0 1 0 4 0 quilting n that looks hand sewn 0 1 16 3 16 o NO hs Appliqu quilting free a s motion quilting satin 4 oe No Yes Ric q 5 Q stitching button sewing Rfc Reinforcement Auto Rfc AutomaticReinforcement Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less 54 Q pe ie gt Z e Stitch Name Application Pattern model 50 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches 40 stitches model er binding Appliqu stitc for quilting EN N UT
20. lt x 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z lt Z Z Z 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 D Un 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 D Un 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 EIET O oO Attach zigzag foot J Appliqu s You can create an appliqu by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration Oo Baste the cut design to the fabric 42 Select stitch 3 o Carefully sew around the edge of the design Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called piecing The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Sew a piecing straight stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together 9 Cut away any fabric that is left outside the stitching o Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch or i Hp Ip Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric Remove the basting if necessary M For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stitch P gt Memo mm D amp Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching r CAUTION Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin durin
21. otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the needle may break or bend General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew q Turn on the Turn on the sewing machine machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Power supply page 9 Y Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn 2 EC he site For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 27 Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 24 4 Attach the presser foot Position the fabric and then start sewing When sewing is finished cut the 4 Start sewing threads For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 28 26 Selecting stitching Using the stitch selection keys select the desired stitch When the sewing machine is turned on the straight stitch 1 left needle position is selected l Oo Turn on the sewing machine ZA e 6 Press stitch selection keys The number of the selected stitch is displayed T Press the or side of to increase or reduce the number by one Pressing on the right changes the digit on the right and pressing on the left changes the digit on
22. s UMEN Rfc Reinforcement Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem and then baste it about 5 mm 3 16 inch from the edge of the fabric Fold back the fabric along the basting and then position the fabric with the wrong side facing up ea gt Desired edge of hem 5 mm 3 16 inch gt az CD Wrong side of fabric 2 Basting o Attach blind hem foot R Select a stitch Position the fabric with the edge of the folded hem against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever Check that the needle slightly catches the fold of the hem CD Needle 4 Wrong side of fabric Needle drop point 5 Guide 3 Fold of hem 34 E If the needle catches too much of the hem fold If the needle catches too much of the hem fold adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key me Wrong side of fabric B If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch the hem fold adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key 2 CD Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric For details on changing the stitch width refer to Selecting stitching page 27 Right side of fabric Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide Rem
23. screw with the screwdriver otherwise the needle may break or damage may result Bi Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed follow the procedure below to attach it to the needle bar As seen from the front of the machine slide the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is at the bottom CD Needle clamp screw Needle bar thread guide 3 Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder with the end of the needle bar and then tighten the needle clamp screw D Needle bar Needle holder Needle clamp screw Align Sewing with a twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to Stitch settings page 52 CAUTION Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine part code 131096 121 Other needles could break and damage the machine Do not sew with bent needles The needle could break and injure you You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle Instead thread the twin needle by hand from front to back Using the needle threader may damage the machine amp When using the twin needle be sure to select an appropriate stitch otherwise the needle may b
24. the left The stitch is selected Attach the presser foot NS Note amp The presser foot to be used is indicated by the letter G A J N or R below i to the right of the stitch number If necessary adjust the stitch length and width e For details on sewing with each of the utility stitches refer to the following example B Example Selecting stitch Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 04 With on the right select 4 and with on the left select O Press the or side of stitch length adjustment key to increase or reduce the stitch length Press the or side of stitch width adjustment key to increase or reduce the stitch width CD Stitch width adjustment key Narrow 3 Wide 7 Note amp When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the standard setting around Or disappears from the LCD When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to the standard setting reappears around or inthe LCD If the stitch width of the selected stitch cannot be adjusted appears to the right of F inthe LCD CAUTION OQ After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break If the stitches are bunched together increa
25. the pocket opening h Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size 2 mm 1 16 inch Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible D Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot D Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and cut the thread Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position o Memo If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Selecting stitching page 27 47 UTILITY STITCHES DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No z atte 9 mm inch mm inch 5 2 Ee Stitch Name S 8 19 Application Z oes 3 53 53 53 S25 VIZ 3 E3 eR Auto Manual Auto Manual MED o LE HE E E E ce S S S NN Ne L 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 lt D un Fagoting smocking and decorative stitchin
26. 3 16 Z ek D Un ek D Un ek D Un ek lt D un lt D un J lt D un J lt D un J lt D un J lt Z J D Un D un Z O Z zZ Z Z Z Z Z Z Z zZ Z Z Z i Z Z Z Z Z O O O O O O O O O O O O O Reverse Reinforcement Stitching 53 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Q pe ie gt Z e Stitch Name Application Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual 70 stitches 60 stitches 50 stitches 40 stitches model Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and lain weave fabrics heir oom stitching etc 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 plain weave fabrics heir 1 16 1 4 J loom stitching etc Decorative stitch Uu E uU o Z Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 plain weave fabrics heir 1 16 1 4 loom stitching etc KK D un LEE 3 Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium N n weight fabrics Secured buttonholes for E fabrics that have back N Ric ings Auto Rfc Buttonholes
27. 51 CSC GES I La ENE EE ce ee ee rer ee eee ern er 51 BA cd D Nesna 52 SHICHA SETTINGS criaria see 52 MN SS TICS Meet E A E a 52 has sp NV Le c 57 Cleaning the machine surface is nnnnene enhn nih hn etn s ns nene sn nnn ennt enne 57 Cleaning VE bobbin CAS a a ed 57 TROUBLESHOOTING Ca 59 SOS Wis E s de 62 Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep rrrnnnrrrrnnnrnrrrnnnrvrrnnnnrnnrnnnnnnrnnnnrnnrnnnnennnnnn 62 INDEX urinen 63 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts Bobbin winder page 11 This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread 2 Spool pin pages 11 and 16 This holds the spool of thread Hole for extra spool pin page 23 This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two needles 4 Upper tension control dial page 29 This controls the tension of the upper thread Thread guide pages 11 and 16 This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine 6 Thread take up lever page 17 Thread cutter page 29 Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment pages 7 and 31 Operation buttons page 6 The operation buttons differ depending on th
28. AUTION amp Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw securely If the screw is loose the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot If the needle strikes the presser foot injury may result o Select stitch i or s p lip Q 44 Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing 7 Note When sewing with the walking foot sew at a speed between slow and medium E Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced sese N Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder O Walking foot Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn _ ss o sv Slide the feed dog position lever located at the Free motion quilting rear of the machine on the base to to the right as seen from the front of the machine With free motion quilting the feed dogs can be lowered using the feed dog position lever so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction na The optional quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser D Feed dog position le
29. HINE Q Memo SSS amp When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread e For more details on quick set bobbin see page 15 CAUTION amp Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen breaking the needle and resulting in injury O X CD Wound evenly Wound poorly amp The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model Other models CAUTION Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew you could be injured Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or press needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button and raise the presser foot lever 14 Slide the button and open the cover D Cover Slide button Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the dir
30. J oom stitching etc lt D un N N Z No No No No No GI EN ice NO o Ww N op GI N Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 5 4 0 plain weave fabrics heir 1 16 1 4 J loom stitching etc lt D un N Co Z No N No No NO m o N ON N Rfc Reinforcement 48 Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting It is used on blouses and children s clothing This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is used Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric along their seams Baste the two pieces of fabric separated by about 4 0 mm 3 16 inch onto thin paper or a sheet of water soluble stabilizer CD Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer 2 Basting stitching 9 4 mm 3 16 inch Attach zigzag foot J o Select stitch or Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch For details refer to Selecting stitching page 27 Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned along the center of the two pieces of fabric After sewing is finished remove the paper Scallop stitching The wave shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called scalloping It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs Attach monogramming foot N o Select stitch Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to se
31. a stitch Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot D Mark on fabric Red marks on buttonhole foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible D Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot D Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Raise the presser foot lever remove the fabric and cut the thread Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole 0 7 N CD Seam ripper Pin For keyhole buttonholes use a commercial eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole CD Eyelet punch e When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective s
32. ain DOME aiio Sienne ner dent 9 ee Eg Rue 49 51 N He EEE EE S 20 needle bar thread guide 6 needle clamp screw ss 6 22 FUN e a co 6 needle plate COVER sn 57 needle 060 ne 33 needle position buttons aasa 6 A 20 EM 5 RE EN ER 17 O JE eee 46 operation DEEP adelen 62 Op ration DUON m 6 erue 7 optional acc essOFlBS essct ebPt teles bpE S EU estate 8 NTT NNN 32 P patchwork SUITE MINE si 43 e m 43 pocket COMORES quen d TRUE UD tn RI Ur Nu EU DN 46 EN NN 6 24 presser foot holder 6 25 presser Toot EE EE 6 16 pre tension dis c 11 Q guic keet Do DNS en 6 15 GOE 44 CUTTING TOOT EE 45 CLOS 24 OE or een AE EE 44 R reinforcement Meng arves 46 reverse reinforcement stitch button 6 S ANN 49 SCAN TDD Cl vase 37 sewing machine needles see neue 20 sewing speed controller 6 SEE EEE rs 46 SEG ip EE EE 50 BDDOL OE EE EE EEE 11 16 start stop bone 6 28 ure ui mee T 27 siten selection KOy A 7 SUE Nea 52 SOE E ad 27 S Ue baa pie Mu NERIS ME 33 stretc h TAD S na 31 T use 30 uad R lo o Re T MH 31 Linea CUI E E NE 29 ed 16 uror EE 29 TE ES Sv EE 30 M ES ee RE E T o 33 TOU LOSIOOUIING ER 59 VNR 22 U upper tension control dial 29 WO PET tb CACINIG ics EE id an 16 W ME 0 e 44 WV AUD IC ON cc RQ 51 Z N
33. assure correct installation For repair or adjustment In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer For additional product information and updates visit our web site at www brother com The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice NO CONTENTS 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ee eene eene eene nennen nenne esee eo D NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS e eee eene eee eene eene nonno 5 MENTE e 5 Needle and presser foot section sseesssssssssssseseseeeeee eene nennen nnne ener nenne sn nenne annes EEDEN nnne en nnns 6 Operation OI 2t V M 6 er AMON 0 lsc SR t T Tome 7 FADELA An T Ep 7 ACCESSORIES e 8 Optional ACCESS ONS RENTE a ee dan ed tie ee tie ete Hoi 8 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE cssiiccncscsscsenscousssucscesesisensicnstoensddanvecensisecduetesieadiousseucssiens 9 P wer tese Sn ee 9 PONS SON a D nee nse a rele D ee eee Cree 9 Fo Oc pr 10 Sewing speed controller for models equipped with the start stop button
34. bbin case page 57 clean the bobbin case The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 21 page 16 The thread is tangled for example in the bobbin case 5 WO APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not inserted the needle properly Insert the needle properly page 21 Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center The area around the hole in the nee dle plate is scratched i The area around the hole the Replace the presse foot oars d Pre presser foot is scratched thread breaks authorised service center Replace the bobbin case Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center The bobbin case is scratched or has a burr on it Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine You h t d the bobbi ead opea ge Wind the bobbin thread properly The bobbin is scratched or does not The lower ne tangled The thread is tangled ME puc eq and or breaks Incorrect bobbins will not work properly Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin thread correctly page 14 15 You h t threaded th edd N er Correct the upper threading page 16 You h t d the bobbi der bd TOP Wind the bobbin thread properly You have not threaded the right combination of thread and needle
35. ck set bobbin for models equipped with the quick set bobbin You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin 9 Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model m D Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot Reverse reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction For details refer to Sewing reinforcement stitches page 29 E Buttons provided on some models Start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop sewing The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed When sewing is stopped the needle is lowered in the fabric For details refer to Starting to sew page 28
36. e mark on the wheel points up or press needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button once or twice to raise the needle D Presser foot lever CD Mark Needle position button e f the needle is not correctly raised the sewing machine can not be threaded Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine 16 Pull up the spool pin as far as possible and then put a spool of thread on this pin CAUTION If the spool of thread is in the wrong place or is set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break Feed the upper thread as shown in the figure on the previous page Make sure you guide the thread through the thread take up lever from right to left N CD Thread take up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide above the needle The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand CD Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle from front to back and pull out about 5 cm 2 inch of thread D 5 cm 2 inch N 7 Note If the thread take up lever is lowered the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take up lever Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take up lever before you feed the upper thread
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38. e machine to the thread take up lever is the same as for normally threading the machine for a single needle See page 17 for more details o Thread the right needle from front to back Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar thread guide CD Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide Needle bar thread guide X p 7 Note Models equipped with a needle threader You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle Instead thread the twin needle by hand from front to back Using the needle threader may damage the machine CAUTION amp When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged 23 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot If you leave the power on and step on the controller the machine will start and you may be injured Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen If you use the wrong presser foot the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break and may cause injury Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine Using other any presser feet may cause an accident or injury Press the black button at the back of the R
39. e sewing machine model Operation panel page 7 This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings 9 Handwheel Used to manually raise and lower the needle 2 Main power and sewing light switch page 9 You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off 3 Jack socket connector page 9 Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack socket connector Foot controller jack socket page 10 Plug in the foot controller plug Feed dog position lever pages 38 and 45 Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs Presser foot lever page 16 Used to raise and lower the presser foot Foot controller page 10 You can use this to control the sewing speed and to start and stop sewing KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Needle and presser foot section D Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks Needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader page 17 3 Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Operation buttons 4 Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place 5 Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching 6 Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction 7 Qui
40. e to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply A WARNING Use only regular household electricity for the power source Using other power sources may result in fire electric shock or damage to the machine amp Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances e When you are away from the machine e After using the machine e When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms CAUTION Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result amp Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock If the cord or plug is damaged take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use amp Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time Otherwise a fire may result To turn off the machine set the main power
41. ecting stitching page 27 Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric CD Needle drop point Unfold the fabric and then iron the tucks down to one side Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics This is used when making a crazy quilt Attach zigzag foot J Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances CD Wrong side of fabric 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance 3 Straight stitch ME Select stitch lt E or i Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam CD Right side of fabric Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics CAUTION The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back For details refer to Upper threading page 16 Oo Insert the wing needle e Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle For details on inserting a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 21 oO Attach monogramming fo
42. ection shown by the arrow o LULU e Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine CAUTION Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle Hold the end of the thread push the bobbin down with your finger and then pass the thread through the slit as shown e Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted re insert the thread Oo Laut il CD Tension adjusting spring Replace the bobbin cover Put the left tab in place see arrow and then press lightly on the right side see arrow Q until the cover e Make sure that the thread is correctly clicks into place inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case If it is not inserted re insert the thread e Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the cover as shown by the line in the diagram M For models equipped with the quick set bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or press needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button and raise the presser foot lever CD Tension adjusting spring gt Memo Slide the button and o
43. eplacing the presser foot presser foot holder to release the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described below Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up With models equipped with needle position button raise the needle by pressing 1 once or twice D Black button Presser foot holder Place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the shank in the holder Position the presser foot so the letter indicating D Mark Needle position button the presser foot type J A etc is positioned to be read If the sewing machine has been turned on turn it off TN CAUTION D Presser foot holder OG Before replacing the presser foot be sure to Shank turn off the sewing machine otherwise CAL injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start stop button is accidentally pressed and p the machine starts sewing Note The presser foot to be used with each stitch Raise the presser foot lever appears in the LCD To select a stitch refer to Selecting stitching page 27 D Presser foot lever 24 Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder D Presser foot lever The presser foot is attached Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is secu
44. er or press start stop button once if the machine was started by pressing start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button The machine stops sewing Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up With models equipped with needle position button raise the needle by pressing 7 once or twice 9 Raise the presser foot lever Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them D Thread cutter o Memo amp When the foot controller is plugged in start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing amp When sewing is stopped the needle remains lowered in the fabric The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped refer to Changing the needle stop position page 10 M Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching pressing fi reverse reinforcement stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other 2 D CD Reverse stitching Reinforcement stitching o Memo Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to
45. ewing problems D Hook Thread While lightly holding the thread release the needle threader lever The hook will pull the thread through the needle 18 Drawing up the lower thread Oo Lightly hold the end of the upper thread CD Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button once or twice 2 Needle position button D Mark Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread CD Upper thread Lower thread Pull out about 10 cm 4 inch of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot Upper thread Lower thread M For models equipped with the quick set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread When sewing gathers or darts you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over Before you draw up the lower thread put the bobbin back in Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of the arrow and leave it there without cutting it e The bobbin cover should still be removed Draw up the lower thread as described in steps to Replace the bobbin cover 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This sectio
46. feed dog position lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to TT to the right as seen from the front of the machine CD Feed dog position lever as seen from the rear of the machine a The feed dogs are lowered i D Attach presser foot M Button fitting foot M Place a button between the presser foot and the fabric e When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest to you Then slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine and then sew them in the same way Et gt 9 Select a stitch With models not provided with stitch 3 select stitch Q Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by pressing the stitch length adjustment key Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the button otherwise the needle may bend or break Start sewing e After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed press i reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of
47. ft Groove of the bobbin 9 Turn on the sewing machine 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of the thread gently press the foot controller or press 1 start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times Then stop the machine N WS Note eee If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller connect the foot controller before turning on the machine amp When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing only for models equipped with the start stop button a Trim the excess thread above the bobbin CAUTION Make sure you follow the instructions carefully If you do not cut the thread completely and the bobbin is wound when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break Slide the sewing speed controller to the right to set the speed to fast For models equipped with the sewing speed controller CD Sewing speed controller 12 Press the foot controller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to start V When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning slowly take your foot off the foot controller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft
48. g Fagoting stitch lt D un Fagoting smocking and 2 5 7 0 1 0 4 0 decorative stitching 3 32 1 4 1 16 3 16 J Co Co Z lt D un Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching aN x Patchwork stitching deco rative stitching and sewing 0 4 Yes overcasting on both pieces J of fabrics such as with tricot Joining stitch i GI Patchwork stitching and 0 7 2 4 0 Yes decorative stitching J Z Yes J Shell tuck stitch O Sell tuck stitching m ww w VU ar v Yes J Satin scallop stitch Ie o Scallop stitching Decorative stitching M Ge lt Z 3 ES Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i Decorative stitching 1 1 4 TRU J lt D un Decorative stitching J lt D un Decorative stitching and 1 5 7 0 elastic attaching 1 64 1 4 J O Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom E PEE stitching etc Z lt Z Z Z O Decorative stitch Decorative hemming 1 5 7 0 heirloom stitching etc 1 16 1 4 QW Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 lain weave fabrics heir 1 16 1 4 oom stitching etc N Z Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 lain weave fabrics heir 1 16 1 4 oom stitching etc N N A Z Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 5 4 0 lain weave fabrics heir 1 16 1 4
49. g on medium p weight or stretch fabrics 5 0 1 5 7 0 0 2 4 0 zigzag stitch attaching elastic darn 1 16 1 4 1 64 3 16 ing etc Rfc Reinforcement Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations oO Attach zigzag foot J Stretch stitching 1 Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch s 6 Select stitch Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand Sew the fabric without stretching it as the fabric Elastic attaching When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of clothing the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape Therefore it is necessary that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric 9 TRMPAMAMAMAMAMAMAMAMAMrAL A r r CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does 2 not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break CD Elastic tape Q Pin 41 UTILITY STITCHES APPLIQU PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqu s patchwork and qui
50. g sewing as the needle can break You D 6 5 mm 1 4 inch may also be injured M For a seam allowance on the left side Align the left side of the presser foot with the Patchwork crazy quilt edge of the fabric and sew using stitch i i P stitching CO Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans both pieces CD 6 5 mm 1 4 inch o Memo amp To change the width of the seam allowance the needle position adjust the stitch width For details refer to Changing the needle position page 33 43 UTILITY STITCHES Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide N 7 Note amp Only use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches Do not use other patterns Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot Oo Baste the fabric to be quilted Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 25 Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw lower the presser foot lever and then use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to the presser bar Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw 3 Presser foot holder screw C
51. hear one beep If a non functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps only for models equipped with the operation beep E ifa key is pressed correct operation One beep sounds B If an incorrect operation is performed or a non functioning key is pressed Two or four beeps sound B If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew 62 INDEX Numerics NN steh rescrierea a dics cant 32 A GERE EEE EE 8 AE m 42 B 26 TA 16 decet E E 46 GE se eem 33 blind ber ENN Een 34 so EE RE 14 DOD 61 1105 5 gt da oem 14 57 sjel EE EN 6 14 ere nive eee 11 59 62 DUON SEWI NP acrea serene ner ere rene eree 38 buttonhole 100 Luse 36 buttonhole lever 6 37 47 b itonhole Sewing EE EE na 35 C ciazy GUM stite NE sad 43 D Bip a E E 32 41 E elastic ADR a anne 41 TTS 62 extra spool PiN EE en 23 VOIE 00 EEE EE HM 37 F i re CIC 49 tast bobb Iro orc 12 feed dog position lever 45 iz ooi t 6 45 flat bed attachments 7 31 ors CONDON CF EEPE c ET ER 8 28 SE ALLEN JE c euae 31 free motion QUI INR nuit 45 H HE O LE Un cco PR GE 5 ee 51 J UII UE 51 JOINE oe EE 42 48 L KO EE 7 M RAS LUE LC EE TE 5 m
52. heet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric CAUTION When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper do not place your hands in the cutting direction otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips o Memo amp Before sewing buttonholes check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric 37 UTILITY STITCHES B Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it oO Attach buttonhole foot A Select a stitch Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread or Kad coco Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread 38 Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the
53. ine s speed will increase When you take your foot off the foot controller the machine will stop Slower Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use CAUTION Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock N 7 ANS Note amp When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing only for models equipped with the start stop button 10 Sewing speed controller for models equipped with the start stop button Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed CD Sewing speed controller e The speed set using the sewing speed controller is the foot controller s maximum sewing speed Changing the needle stop position Normally the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped Instead the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped Oo Turn off the sewing machine pu 7 Hold down the side of stitch selection key on the left and turn on the sewing machine After turning on the sewing machine release the side of stitch se
54. ing page 27 4 Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching 9 Start sewing For details refer to Starting to sew page 28 For details on sewing reverse reinforcement stitches refer to Sewing reinforcement stitches page 29 O When sewing is finished cut the thread e For details refer to Starting to sew page 28 BI Changing the needle position With the straight stitch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be adjusted Pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the right pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left e CRE 1 GJ CD Stitch width adjustment key Left needle position Right needle position 33 UTILITY STITCHES BLIND HEM STITCHING You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project like the hem of a pair of trousers without the stitch showing 2 e pe VA Stitch Name Application Presser Foot 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Length mm inch Walking Foot Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Twin Needle Blind hem stitching on 3 3 1 0 3 5 medium weight fabrics 1716 6 1 16 1 8 Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitching on 0 2 0 1 0 3 5 See p
55. lection key The needle stop position changes to the raised position gt Memo e Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position to the lowered position THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin For details on the fast bobbin winding see page 13 D Pre tension disk Bobbin winder shaft 3 Bobbin CAUTION Only use bobbins part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 that have been designed for this sewing machine Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine amp We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine If you use bobbins from other models the machine will not work properly Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch Y This model Other models Pull up the spool pin as far as possible and Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft then put a spool of thread on this pin and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Turn the bobbin clockwise by hand until the o Pass the thread around the pre tension disk spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin CAUTION t If the spool of thread is not in the right place y the thread may tangle on the spool pin sep Pass the end of the thread through the hole on D the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin D Spring on the sha
56. lts are described below Stitch Name 70 stitches Zigzag stitch EJ EN Zigzag stitch for quilting Appliqu stitc Appliqu stitc for quilting Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch ve vow v Sm eem ET enm uaa ve Hand look quilting E J Quilting stippling ES Rfc Reinforcement 2 p pe j Z Application 60 stitches 50 stitches 40 stitches model Overcasting and attach ing appliqu s Appliqu quilting free motion quilting satin stitching Appliqu stitching Attaching appliqu s and binding Attaching appliqu s and binding Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5mm from the right edge of the presser foot Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5mm from the right edge of the presser foot Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Patchwork stitching dec orative stitching and sew ing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics such as with tricot Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Straight stitch quilting that looks hand sewn Quilting background stitching stippling Do not use reverse stitching Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 Stitch Length mm inch Auto Walking Foot Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Manual 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 lt ES o lt Emm un Un 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16
57. n provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine amp Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injury Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew uu Thread Fabric Type Application Size of Needle Type Size Broadcloth Medium weight a A 75 11 90 14 fabrics Flannel Silk thread 5080 80 Thin TEES Georgette Synthetic thread 65 9 75 11 Challis Satin Silk thread 50 80 80 MEE L1 ono m 50 EE Mero e 90 14 100 16 sik thread ei Easily frayed fabrics 50 80 65 9 90 14 EEE thread For top stitching AP Silk thread 7 30 90 14 100 16 i Silkthread o Memo amp The smaller the thread number the thicker the thread and the larger the needle number the thicker the needle amp Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur amp Use a 90 14 to 100 16 needle with transpa
58. odel 40 stitches model Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics Blind hem stitching on stretch fabrics e e RO No Uo o Co N ON A N Appliqu stitching Shell tuck stitching Scallop stitching a ic Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Patchwork stitching dec orative stitching and sew ing overcasting on both as pieces of fabrics such as with tricot GI Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Fagoting smocking and decorative stitching Fagoting smocking and 2 5 7 0 decorative stitching 3 32 1 4 Decorative stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitching and 1 5 7 0 elastic attaching 1 64 1 4 N Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom 1s acta stitching etc No Ww No No N No Co N io GI AR Uo No NO No Decorative hemming 1 5 7 0 heirloom stitching etc 1 16 1 4 No EN NO Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and 1 5 7 0 lain weave fabrics heir 1 16 1 4 oom stitching etc ect a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less N GI Stitch Length mm inch Auto Manual 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 0 4 0 1 16
59. orother KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE i 2 SEWING BASICS 8 3 UTILITY STITCHES m S Zeno Q E m K i SD i Computerized Sewing Machine Operation Manual EN FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three pin non rewireable BS plug then please read the following IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug NOTE The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet In the event of replacing the plug fuse use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug Always replace the fuse cover never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL c OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
60. ot N O97 EE 8 B S or t CAUTION amp Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less otherwise the needle may bend or break After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break o Start sewing 5 APPENDIX APPENDIX STITCH SETTINGS Applications stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table CAUTION Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Utility stitches Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Pattern No Stitch Name Application Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Presser Foot Walking Foot model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 70 stitches 40 stitches model Basic stitching sewing gathers or pintucks etc d EI dud un lt Straight Attaching zippers basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks etc e Attaching sleeves sew ing inseams sewing stretch fabrics and deco Y 2K KK pes rative stitching
61. ove the basting stitching and turn the fabric right side up m Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch 2 mpa mp fe j Z e Stitch Name Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Reinforcement Stitching 70 stitches 60 stitches 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium dins weight fabrics 1 64 A gt c ct o O O guj minn No o No o Secured buttoholes for fabrics that have back i ings 1 64 EN Z Z Ww Ss Buttonholes for stretch or 3 0 6 0 knit fabrics 1 8 15 64 Z O O NE Es Buttonholes for stretch 3 0 6 0 1 0 3 0 Buttonhole fabrics 1 8 15 64 1 16 1 8 stitch Ww N Ww No Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics Z F Qo UD es US Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick fabrics Z F Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics Z F Appliqu quilting free AS motion quilting satin q 5 stitching button sewing Z 5 5 e Ep LL Z E CS BEBE BEBE BEBE BED epum Auto Rfc Automatic Reinforcement R c Reinforcement The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch diameter thickness of the button Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot
62. pen the cover amp The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks around the bobbin case Be sure to thread the machine as indicated D Cover Slide button Put the bobbin in feed the end of the thread through the slit and then pull the thread to cut it Replace the bobbin cover Put the left tab in place see arrow 1 and then press lightly on the right side see arrow until the cover clicks into place e Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread gt Memo unrolls in the right direction If the thread unrolls amp You can begin sewing immediately without in the wrong direction it may cause the thread drawing up the bobbin thread If you want tension to be incorrect or break the needle to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew follow to the procedure in Drawing up the lower thread page 19 D Cutter 15 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle e For details on the needle threader see page 17 Spool pin Thread guide 3 Mark on the handwheel CAUTION Make sure you thread the machine properly Otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle Raise the presser foot using the presser foot Raise the needle by turning the handwheel lever toward you counterclockwise so that th
63. reak or the machine may be damaged OG Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged amp After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break amp When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged When changing the sewing direction be sure to raise the needle before turning the fabric If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered the needle may bend or break M Twin needle threading Attach the twin needle Attach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle page 21 Attach the extra spool pin Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the machine Put the second spool of thread onto the extra spool pin CD sl 7 CD First spool Second spool Use the thread from the first spool to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide The path for threading the machine to the needle bar thread guide is the same as for normally threading the machine for a single needle See page 17 for more details Thread the left needle from front to back Use the thread from the second spool to thread the machine to the thread take up lever The path for threading th
64. rely attached Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder such as the quilting foot Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder M Removing the presser foot holder Oo Remove the presser foot For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 24 Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot holder screw D Screwdriver Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw M Attaching the presser foot holder Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar D Presser foot holder Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand D Screwdriver Presser foot holder 3 Presser foot holder screw NS Note If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed the thread tension will be incorrect 25 SEWING BASICS SEWING BASICS Basic sewing operations are described below Before operating the sewing machine read the following precautions CAUTION amp While the machine is in operation pay special attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel otherwise injuries may occur Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing
65. rent nylon threads regardless of the fabric being sewn 75 11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased 20 CAUTION The appropriate fabric thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page If the combination of the fabric thread and needle is not correct particularly when sewing thick fabrics such as denim with thin needles such as 65 9 to 75 11 the needle may bend or break In addition the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even D o D Flat side Needle type marking O Eom H D Flat surface BI Correct needle B Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle x 1 ET D Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up With models equipped with needle position bu
66. ric against the presser foot guide e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 27 Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever D Guide 32 CD Needle drop point CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams Three stitches are available for basic stitching 2 e pe fe Z e Stitch Name Application 70 stitches model 60 stitches 50 stitches 40 stitches model Basic stitching sewing gathers or pintucks etc Attaching zippers basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks etc Attaching sleeves sew ing inseams sewing stretch fabrics and deco rative stitching Triple stretch stitch 0 Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Twin Needle Walking Foot Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Reinforcement Stitching 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 1 16 3 16 Rev Reverse Rfc Reinforcement Do not use reverse stitching Basic stitching oO Baste or pin together the fabric pieces 2 Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch For details refer to Selecting stitch
67. ries in the bag and then store the bag inside the compartment If the accessories are not in a bag they may fall out and be lost or damaged KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks NS Note For U S A only amp Foot controller Model T This foot controller can be used on the following machine models CS 100 CS 6000 CS 6000i CS 5100 CS 4000 BC 2500 BC 2300 BC 2100 ES 2400 ES 2200 ES 2000 ES 2410 ES 2210 ES 2010 ES 2420 ES 2220 ES 2020 EX 660 CE 4000 BC 1000 HS 1000 amp The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer Part code 132730 122 9 11 10 12 13 14 lil 75 11 1 needle 90 14 1 needle 100 16 1 needle j Part Name Han ope Part Name Part Code U S A Canada Others U S A Canada Others Lr Bs nheioa A CP 3 Bobbi Wd SATS Jussi i Zipper foot Zigzag foot on machine 6 Blind stitch oot XCA0T 031 44 extra spool pin 130920931 EX XD050T 021 EU area core XC8816 021 Other areas Optional accessories 0 N A mu 5 DAG T FOOSN Quilting Foot SA129 XC1948 002 Eyelet punch 135793 001 1 4 Inch Quilting FOOIN F USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sur
68. se the stitch length Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking 2 SEWING BASICS Starting to sew Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up With models equipped with needle position button raise the needle by pressing 1 once or twice D Mark Needle position button oO Raise the presser foot lever D Presser foot lever Place the fabric under the presser foot pass the thread under the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inch of thread toward the rear of the machine D 5 cm 2 inch While holding the end of the thread and the fabric with your left hand turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise with your right hand to lower the needle to the starting point of the stitching 28 9 Lower the presser foot lever D Presser foot lever On models equipped with a sewing speed controller slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed Refer to Sewing speed controller page 10 CD Sewing speed controller Slowly press down on the foot controller With models equipped with 1 start stop button if the foot controller is not connected press once V or go cp N p 9 D se CD Start stop button The machine starts sewing Take your foot off the foot controll
69. stitch that for the type of stitch that you want to page 52 you want to sew sew The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 29 The needle You are pulling the fabric too much Lightly guide the fabric breaks Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The sewin machine does not work The area around the hole in the nee dle plate is scratched Replace the presser foot Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched Replace the bobbin case The bobbin case is scratched Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Incorrect bobbins will not work pe Only use a bobbin that has een designed for this machine You have not used a bobbin that has 11 been designed for this machine pase You have not threaded the upper thread properly for example you have not fitted the spool properly or Correct the upper threading the thread has come out of the guide above the needle Me e Ne Sine Remove any knots or tangles mE The upper The needle is not appropriate for the Choose a needle that is appropriate thread breaks thread you are using for the type of stitch p se The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension page 29 Remove the tangle thread If the thread is tangled in the bo
70. tching model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model Auto Manual Auto Manual 70 stitches 40 stitches model Attaching sleeves sew Triple ing inseams sewing stretch stitch stretch fabrics and deco rative stitching p Reinforcing openings Bar tack GP 8 1 0 3 0 stitch and areas where the 1 16 1 8 seam easily comes loose Rfc Reinforcement Auto Rfc Automatic Reinforcement Triple stretch stitching Bar tack stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to and inseams strain such as pocket corners and openings As an example the procedure for sewing bar tacks at Attach zigzag foot J pocket corners is described below o Il oO Select stitch M Start sewing For details refer to Starting to sew page 28 Determine the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch A D Presser foot scale Length of bar tack 3 5 mm 3 16 inch A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inch can be sewn o Attach buttonhole foot A 46 Select stitch Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of
71. tching being sewn the desired results may not be achieved For the trial sewing use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project and check the thread tension and stitch length and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle was raised lower the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or by pressing needle position button once for models equipped with the needle position button CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered the needle may bend or break Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot 30 Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing Sewing curves Stop sewing and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch Sewing thick fabrics B If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit
72. the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching When you are finished attaching the button slide the feed dog position lever to Ad to the left as seen from the front of the machine to raise the feed dogs 39 UTILITY STITCHES ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle When sewing the right side of the zipper attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot When sewing the left side of the zipper attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Q eh pe ie m Z e Stitch Name Application Presser Foot Twin Needle alking Foot Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual co Attaching zippers basic 01 01 01 01 stitching and sewing 3 30 Ge ni Yes Rev center I gathers or pintucks etc Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model 2 Q top on both sides The needle should be ES positioned on the zipper side of the foot for ET best results CD Zipper foot Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper Co Oo Select stitch l Lower
73. the presser foot lever and fix either the left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the To sew the opposite side of the zipper release one the foot by pressing the button located at the back of the presser foot fit the zipper foot on the other side of the zipper and continue sewing using the other side notch Fold the edge of the material 2 cm 3 4 inch and place the zipper under the folded section Lower the needle into the notch located either on the left or right side of the zipper foot r CAUTION Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing If the needle hits the zipper the needle may break and you may be injured CAUTION amp Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you start sewing If you choose a different stitch the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle You may also be injured 40 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch 2 e pe VA e Stitch Name Application Reverse Reinforcement Stitching Auto Manual Auto Manual Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot 70 stitches 60 stitches 50 stitches 40 stitches lt D un Sewing stretch fabrics 1 0 1 0 3 0 l 1 0 4 0 Stretch stiteh and decorative stitching 1 16 1 16 1 8 1 16 3 16 Overcastin
74. ther than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed or the start stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected while the buttonhole lever is low ered The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed or the start stop but ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con nected while the buttonhole lever is raised The reverse reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right The start stop button was pressed while the foot con troller was connected The motor locked up because the thread is tangled Solution Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the opera tion Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the opera tion Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the opera tion Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before con tinuing the operation Disconnect the foot control ler and then press the start stop button Otherwise operate the machine by using the foot controller Remove the tangled thread before continuing the opera tion f error message F1 through F8 appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used the machine may be malfunctioning Contact your nearest authorized service center Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will
75. thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XC3152 021 contact your nearest authorized service center Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly otherwise the needle may break Cleaning brush Race e Do not put oil on the bobbin case Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring CD Projection 2 Spring 58 TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops working properly check the following possible problems If the problem it still there contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The machine is not plugged in Plug the machine in page 9 The main power switch is turned off Turn on the main power switch page 9 The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to the tg used the foot control Use the foot controller properly The needle is not fitted properly Fit the needle properly Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten The needle clamp screw is loose Mr page 22 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 21 You have not used the right combi Choose a thread and needle that are age 20 nation of fabric thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric pag The presser foot you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is correct appropriate for the type of
76. to the back as shown below y A A x o eee A 9 al 90006 A DLL crece ere pamm Smil ae E SMN p ew sp nm A CD Reinforcement stitching 35 UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below CD Button guide plate 2 Presser foot scale 3 Pin Marks on buttonhole foot 5 5 mm 3 16 inch Use chalk to mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric D Marks on fabric Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole XS mig iz A LI Cp EY D ILlIITL zd LJ The size of the buttonhole is set 36 B If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch PIG A E D Presser foot scale o Length of buttonhole Diameter thickness of button 3 5 mm 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale CD 4 Ra CD 10 mm 3 8 inch 15 mm 9 16 inch Attach buttonhole foot A o Select
77. tton raise the needle by pressing once or twice Needle position button D Mark o Turn off the sewing machine Mg CAUTION amp Before replacing the needle be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Lower the presser foot lever D Presser foot lever 21 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle 7 Note The needle can be removed by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much the needle clamp which holds the needle may fall off Therefore do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much D Screwdriver Needle clamp screw e Do not apply strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper D nae CD Needle stopper While holding the needle with your left hand use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp
78. ver foot holder page 25 as seen from the rear of the machine Align the quilting foot with the lower left side of the presser bar The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw m J nU The feed dogs are lowered Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch D Pin on quilting foot Use both hands to hold the fabric taut then Presser foot holder screw move the fabric to follow the pattern 8 Needle clamp screw Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand D Pattern D Presser foot holder screw After sewing is finished slide the feed dog position lever to 44 to the left as seen from T CAUTION the front of the machine to raise the feed dogs Be sure to securely tighten the screws with i Normally the feed dog position lever is the screwdriver otherwise the needle may positioned at 4e touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break 45 UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as sleeve holes inseams and pocket corners Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch im 2 pe 1 Z Stitch Name Application Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Reinforcement Sti
79. w directly on the edge of the fabric upra unt e For better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn o Trim along the stitches e Be careful not to cut the stitches 49 UTILITY STITCHES Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric Attach zigzag foot J Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension e For details refer to Selecting stitching page 27 and Thread tension page 29 Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3 8 inch D 1 cm 3 8 inch e Do not sew reverse reinforcement stitches or cut the thread Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing them Er HS 9 Select stitch or O Stitch between the straight stitches 50 Pull out the threads for the straight stitches Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called shell tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics Oo Fold the fabric along the bias 6 Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch E and then increase the thread tension e For details refer to Sel

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