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1. Pattern Step 1 Front bar tack Set the pattern selection dial to Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to 6 stitches Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the stitches and then raise the needle from the material Step 2 Left side Turn the pattern selection dial to b Sew the predetermined length of the tailor s chalk line Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the stitch and then raise the needle Step 3 Back bar tack Turn the pattern selection dial to c same position as in step 1 Sew 5 to 6 stitches Stop the machine when the needle is at the right side of the stitch and then raise the needle from the material Step 4 Right side 1 Set the pattern selection dial to 2 Sew the right side until the needle reaches the stitches sewn in step 1 32 B Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole To secure the stitching turn the material 90 degrees counterclockwise and sew straight stitches to the end of the front bar tack of the buttonhole Remove the material from the machine We recommend that you put pins across both ends of the buttonhole to prevent the stitches from being cut Cut an opening in the middle of the buttonhole with a seam ripper Be careful not to cut through any stitches p Pd JE CAUTION When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole do not put your hand or
2. material Sew a single row or many rows of straight stitches Pull the lower threads to gather the material Darning Stitch Pattern Length Stitch Name Straight Stitch E Any Place the darning plate on the needle plate On a machine equipped with a drop feed lever lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed lever to the up position Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch Put the section you want to darn under the presser foot together with a piece of fabric for reinforcement Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder and then lower the presser foot lifter Begin sewing by alternating between gently drawing the work away from you and pulling it toward you Repeat this motion until the darning section is filled with parallel lines of stitching 35 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Appliqu s Stitch Length Stitch Width mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Pattern You can create an applique by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration Baste the cutout to the fabric at the desired location Carefully sew around the edge of the cutout using a Zigzag Stitch with a fine stitch length Cut away any fabric that is left outside the stitching Remove the basting if necessary Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of
3. combination of needle size thread size fabric is incorrect Page 24 No FABRIC DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY NEEDLE BREAKS MACHINE IS NOISY OR SLOW MACHINE DOES NOT START Stitch length dial is set at no Needle is not correctly inserted Lint is clinging to the bottom of the Power supply plug is removed feeding needle plate from outlet Y Y 4 Page 13 No Page 8 No Page 39 No Page 6 No The combination Mainpower of needle size Inferior needle is T thread size fabric used Insufficientoiling switch is incorrect v Page 24 8 Page 38 7 Inferior needle is The combination of needle size used thread size fabric is incorrect Y Page 8 No Page 24 No Thread is tangled Fabric is pulled excessively Let the feed dogs move the fabric Do not pull the fabric Y Page 18 No Feed dogs are lowered Page 14 No v v CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER No Foot controller is not used correctly Y Page 7 No The bobbin winding shaft is slid toward the bobbin presser Y Page 15 No 41 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Repacking the Machine Keep the carton and packing materials for future use You may have to take or send the machine to be repaired or wish to move the machine If you do not pack it properly or do n
4. foot controller the machine will stop 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 otherwise a fire or an electric shock could occur Note For U S A only Foot Controller Model KD 1902 This foot controller can be used with Models XL 5500 XL 5600 XL 5700 XL 5510 XL 5610 XL 5710 Inserting the Needle A CAUTION Turn the main power switch off before you change the needle If you leave the main power on and step on the foot controller the machine will start and you may be injured Only use sewing machine needles for home use Other needles may bend or break and cause injury Never sew with a bent needle A bent needle will easily break and cause injury Remove the power supply plug from the electrical outlet KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle bar to its highest position Lower the presser foot If a needle is already installed remove it by loosening the needle clamp with a screwdriver and pulling the needle down o 7 MEM G Screwdriver Do not use extreme 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 back of the machine insert the ne
5. lever is also at its highest position Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out gently to the left hand side Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the left hand side of the machine Thread cutter 26 To prepare the machine for the next seam pull about 10 cm 4 of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine B Top Stitching and Stretch Materials You can use the Straight Stitch for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics You can use Triple Stretch Stitch for sewing stretch fabrics Zigzag Stitching Stitch Stitch Length Width mm inch mm inch Stitch Pattern 4 22 Zigzag Stitch Turn the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch and then select the stitch length and the stitch width We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of the zigzag stitches SATIN STITCH Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the range produces a satin stitch close zigzag stitch The satin stitch can be used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch set the stitch length in the range and set the stitch width dial between 0 and 5 Blind Hem Stitching Stitch Stitch Length Width mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Pattern 3 2 35 1 64 1 16 1 8 3 16 3 1 5 3 5 1 64 1 16 1 8 3 16 You can u
6. lowered so that the garment will not be fed Drop feed lever Up position Feed dogs are down 9 Down position Feed dogs are up SS UR THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin A CAUTION Only use the bobbin part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 that has been designed for this sewing machine Using of any other bobbin may cause damage to the machine The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from older models are used the machine will not operate correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB 5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 Put the spool of thread on the spool pin and pass the thread around the bobbin winding tension disc 0 Bobbin winding tension disc 2 Bobbin winding shaft CAUTION If the spool of thread is not in the right place the thread may tangle on the spool pin Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winding shaft and slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right Turn the bobbin clockwise by hand until the spring slides into the slit D Spring Slit While holding the end of the thread gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times Then stop the machine Trim the excess thread above the bobbin and continue wind
7. or the pattern does not have the correct shape turn the dial toward either or to adjust the stitch mm WW la vw 9 Makes fine stitches Standard position Makes rough stitches NS Note The dial cannot be turned past Do not forcefully turn the stitch length dial out of the allowable range Stitch Width Dial Depending on the stitch selected you may need to adjust the stitch width The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch width THE HIGHER THE NUMBER THE WIDER THE STITCH CD Stitch width dial Mz W Note When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected the needle position can be changed from left to right When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitches are selected the needle position can be changed by adjusting the stitch width dial Reverse Sewing Lever You can use reverse sewing for backtacking and reinforcing seams To sew in reverse push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller To sew forward release the reverse sewing lever The machine will then sew forward Drop Feed Lever if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever Use the drop feed lever to raise or lower the feed dogs according to the job that is being done When monogramming embroidering darning or sewing on buttons the feed dogs should be
8. through the needle Hook Thread Raise the needle threader lever and pull out about 5 cm 2 of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine A CAUTION The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75 11 100 16 Check the table on page 24 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 speciality needles such as the twin needle and wing needle If you are using these types of threads or needles thread the needle by hand Make sure the main power switch is off when threading the needle by hand 20 Quick Thread Setting System FAST START BOBBIN models equipped with a quick thread setting system This new system allows you to start sewing immediately after inserting the bobbin without pulling up the lower thread You can however draw up the lower thread as explained in Drawing up the lower thread if you wish Set the main power switch to O Hold the end of the bobbin thread and insert the bobbin case into the shuttle Bobbin case Shuttle Close the shuttle cover while pulling the thread through the slit in the cover Shuttle cover Slit Slide the thread down to the bottom of the slit pull it up and then cut it on the cutter
9. to complete the lower threading Pull out about 15 cm 6 of the upper thread as usual and then pull it between the toes of the presser foot and straight toward the back of the machine Start sewing as usual It is not necessary to draw up the bobbin thread Refer to page 21 Drawing up the lower thread Raise the presser foot and the needle to their highest positions While lightly holding the end of the upper thread slowly turn the balance wheel to the front counterclockwise once by hand to lower then raise the needle The upper thread should have caught the lower thread in a loop Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread D Upper thread Lower thread loop Pull out about 15 cm 6 of both threads and put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot The upper thread should pass between the toes of the presser foot D Upper thread 2 Lower thread 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 A CAUTION Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine part code X57521 001 Other needles could break and damage the machine When using the twin needle make sure the stitch width dial is not set above 3 since this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break Do
10. Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colors of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or colored black or blue The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colored red or brown CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER SEWING LIGHT SWITCH 1 Connect the three prong plug into the machine 2 Connect the electrical supply plug into a wall outlet e When leaving the machine unattended the main power switch of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet The main power sewing light switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off Turn on Turn off e When servicing the machine removing covers changing bulbs the machine must be unplugged CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER SEWING LIGHT SWITCH 2 CONTENTS ACCESSORIES e 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE eere Connecting Plugs ertt ertet teneas Main Power Sewing Light Switch Foot Controller Inserting the Need
11. INE 17 Stitches Recommended Recommended Pattern Stitch Name Width Length mm inch 1 STEP AUTOMATIC 1 5 BUTTONHOLE 3h 6 1 64 1 16 0 5 0 3 16 STRAIGHT STITCH Changes needle position 1 16 3 16 ZIGZAG STITCH 0 l8 1 64 3 16 26 33 36 BLIND HEM STITCH Ti i 6 1 64 1 16 3 5 0 3 SHELL TUCK STITCH 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 8 ELASTIC STITCH 1 8 3 16 STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH 1 8 3 1 6 1 64 1 16 SCALLOP STITCH 1 5 cu 36 1 64 1 16 DOUBLE ACTION STITCH Page Instructions N 1 8 3 1 6 Changes miri TM 1 8 3h 6 2 5 3 32 ONE 15 Stitches No No No No No N N N N Ne el Ne el e N sri in as T S Recommended Recommended Pattern Stitch Name Width Length mm inch mm inch 3 5 1 5 4 STEP BUTTONHOLE 1 8 3 A 6 1 64 1 16 Page Instructions 0 5 4 ug ZIGZAG STITCH 578 me ik 26 33 36 0 5 0 3 16 1 4 STRAIGHT STITCH Changes needle position 1 16 3 16 EN STRETCH BLIND HEM STITCH dis s d as IE N SHELL TUCK STITCH 3 5 0 3 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 8 2 5 ELASTIC STITCH eG ala NEN DOUBLE ACTION STITCH 3 5 0 3 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 8 3 5 WEN BLIND HEM STITCH E TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH STITCH 3 5 Fixed 1 8 3 16 2 5 3 32 AN SS DYN TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH 0 5 0 3 16 Fixed Changes needle
12. Main supply AC 230 240V 50Hz DO NOT cut off the main plug from the equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power outlet in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power outlet then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replace the fuse cover If the main plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the main power supply IMPORTANT in the other countries 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 should be fitted With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug NOTE The plug severed from the main leads must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet In the event that the plug fuse is replaced use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rated as marked on the 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 OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLORED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are colored in accordance with the following code
13. Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine basic safety precautions including the following should always be taken Read all instructions before use DAN G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 2 The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using it and before cleaning it Always unplug the machine before you change the light bulb Replace the bulb with the same type and rated 15 watts WARN To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 4 Do not allow this machine be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operat
14. Sewing A CAUTION To avoid being injured watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine Keep your hands away from moving parts Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing otherwise the needle may be damaged and you may be injured Do not use bent or broken needles otherwise you may be injured Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing otherwise the needle may break and you may be injured Always use the correct presser foot If you use the wrong presser the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break and you may also be injured When you turn the balance wheel by hand always turn it toward the front of the machine counterclockwise Turning it the other way may cause the thread to tangle and damage the needle or fabric You may also be injured B Backtacking Straight Stitching Press the reverse sewing lever down as far as Stitch Length Stitch Width possible and then lightly step on the foot Stitch Name __ Pattern mm inch mm inch controller Sew 5 to 10 stitches in the reverse direction 5 1 4 Straight Stitch 1 16 3 16 Release the reverse sewing lever and start sewing in the forward direction by pressing Triple Stretch Fixed 2 5 the foot controller Stitch 3 32 Turn the stitch width dial to adjust the needle position Setting the dial to 5 selects the left needle position setting the dial to O s
15. Twin needle 1 pc XC7456 021 u XC7455 021 Australia New Zealand Bobbins 3 pcs 7 Screwdriver 1 pc Extra spool pin 1 pc Darning plate 1pc When the machine is not equipped with a Drop Feed The above accessories are stored in the accessory bag inside the extension table These accessories have been designed to help you carry out most sewing tasks KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 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 Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms A CAUTION Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result 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 s
16. actice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before you try it on the actual garment When making buttonholes on soft fabrics place stabilizer material on the underside of the fabric Making a buttonhole is a simple process that provides reliable results Making a Buttonhole Using tailor s chalk mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selection dial to You need to sew the front bar tack first Lower the presser foot to align the marks on the foot with the mark on the fabric o Open the button plate and insert the button D Starting mark on the fabric 0 Marks on the foot Button plate Lower the buttonhole lever and push it back slightly While gently holding the upper thread start the machine The bar tacks of the buttonhole are sewn in the order shown Stop the machine when buttonhole stitching is finished Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric the buttonhole stitching is sewn over a gimp thread Using tailor s chalk mark the position of the buttonhole on the fabric and then attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern selection dial to ES Hook the gimp thread onto the back end of the buttonhole foot bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot insert them into the grooves and then temporari
17. ard you counterclockwise and raise the presser foot lever Release the foot by raising the lever at the back of the holder assembly Put a different presser foot the needle plate so that the bar on the presser foot is in line with the slot on the shank Lower the presser foot lever and fix the presser foot onto the shank If the presser foot is in the correct place the bar should snap in CAUTION If the presser foot is not installed with the correct orientation the needle may strike the presser foot which may bend or break the needle and cause injury Converting to 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 extension table attachment Lift the bottom of the extension table up toward you Pull the extension table out to remove it Extension table Steadying the Machine When the machine is placed on an uneven surface turn the rubber cushion on the front right hand side of the base plate to adjust it until the machine is stable KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE CONTROLS Pattern Selection Dial Me NS Note Since the pattern selection dial is not continuous it cannot be turned directly from the last stitch to the first one or from 1 the first stitch to the last one To select the first stitch when the last one is displayed or mu to select the last stitch wh
18. e Thread The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread gt We recommend that you sew scrap piece of fabric to check the thread tension before sewing your project The basic thread tension setting is 5 22 Possible Problems If the Tension Is Wrong Upper tension is too tight Locks will appear on the surface of the fabric Upper tension control dial Decrease the tension by turning the dial to a lower number JS m Reverse Surface Upper tension is too loose Locks appear on the reverse side of the fabric Upper tension control dial Increase the tension by turning the dial to a higher number Reverse Surface NS Note The lower thread tension has been adjusted at the factory for general use For most sewing applications no adjustment is needed When sewing with thin thread on thin fabrics the thread tension cannot be adjusted adequately with the upper tension control dial Instead the thread tension must be adjusted according to the procedure described below Lower tension is too loose Locks appear on the surface of the fabric Decrease the thread tension by turning the dial to a lower number If the result is still not satisfactory then adjust the bobbin thread tension as explained below Bobbin Increase the tension in the bobbin by turning the screw with a s
19. e top stitch when hemming blankets tablecloths or draperies or when embroidering Set the pattern selection dial to the Feather are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the Stitch Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of a blanket Place the fabric right side up and sew 1 3 8 from the edge of the fabric Set the pattern selection dial to the Elastic Overlock Stretch Overlock or Arrowhead Trim close to the stitching 29 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching Stitch Stitch Length Width mm inch mm inch Triple R Fixed 2 5 3 5 Stretch Stitch 3 32 1 8 3 16 This stitch can be used wherever a Zigzag Stitch would be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used as a decorative top stitch Set the pattern selection dial to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch Stitch Name Pattern Decorative Stitching Stitch Stitch Length Width mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Pattern Decorative Fixed 2 5 3 5 Stitch 3 32 1 8 3 16 This stitch can be used for decorative stitching 30 Making a Buttonhole 1 Step Automatic Buttonhole Stitch Stitch Length Width mm inch mm inch Pattern 1 5 3 5 Buttonhole 1 Step 1 64 1 16 1 8 3 16 Foot Automatic Buttonhole gt We recommend that you pr
20. e where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect the machine set the main switch to the O position which represents off and then remove the plug from the outlet Do not unplug by pulling on the cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch the machine to the O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading the needle changing the needle threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use FOR USERS THE EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three pin non rewireable BS plug then please read the following IMPORTANT in the United Kingdom
21. edle until it touches the needle stopper Tighten the needle clamp Screwdriver Needle stopper 3 Needle A CAUTION Make sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver If the needle is not in fully or if the needle clamp screw is loose the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing To check if the needle is bent place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface as shown x mE en EE Replace the needle if it is bent or dull Changing 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 You will have to change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how Snap On Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the balance wheel tow
22. elects the right needle position Starting Sewing Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the Straight Stitch or Triple Stretch Stitch You can use reverse sewing for locking the Raise the needle to its highest position and lift end of seams and where you need to the presser foot lever strengthen a stitch Pull up the lower thread by turning the A CAUTION balance wheel toward you counterclockwise and place both the upper Make sure the needle does not hit a pin and lower threads behind the presser foot or any other object during sewing The thread could tangle or the needle could break You could also be injured Put the fabric under the presser foot and position the needle 1 cm 3 8 from the edge of the fabric B Changing Sewing Direction O Lower the presser foot With the needle still in the fabric stop the machine at the point where you want to change the sewing direction 25 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its new direction using the needle as a turning point for the fabric Lower the presser foot and continue sewing in the new direction Finishing Sewing Stitch to the end of the seam and stop Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch backwards for 1 cm 3 8 from the end of the fabric Removing the Material from the Machine Stop the machine Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that the thread take up
23. en the first one is displayed turn the pattern selection dial in the opposite direction until the desired stitch is displayed To choose a stitch simply turn the pattern selection dial in either direction Stitch widths and lengths are shown on the following page 1 Pattern selection dial 21 Stitches 1 2 3 4 4 17 Stitches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 k k N oe A oa a N me NWA VV Ww ui AA OMS AAA VVV lt lt lt AM gt gt 15 Stitches Ww VNT uu AN 9 AAA lt lt lt gt AAA 1 10 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 21 Stitches Recommended Recommended Pattern Stitch Name Width Length mm inch mm inch LL BUTTONHOLE 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 16 B m eee ee Sa tio io ee 3 meann esie eee ai aia PS pomescronsiron _ 5 _ PS eem _ um ES O d qmmemeemeeemo iho aoe I Page Instructions v f 220 22 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACH
24. fingers in the path of the ripper The seam ripper may slip and cause injuries Adjusting Buttonholes If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is not the same you can make the following adjustments Set the stitch length dial to and sew the buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric to observe how the material is fed If the right side of the buttonhole is too coarse or fine adjust the feeding of the material with the Stitch Length Dial o QD Right side Shorter Longer o After obtaining a satisfactory feeding on the right side stitch the buttonhole and observe the feeding o If the left side is too coarse or fine compared with the right side adjust the buttonhole fine adjustment screw as described below If the left side is too coarse turn the buttonhole fine adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the direction If the left side is too fine turn the buttonhole fine adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the direction This adjustment ensures both sides of the buttonhole are the same D Stitch length dial Buttonhole fine adjustment screw 3 Left side In this case Sewing Buttons Stitch Stitch Length Width Foot mm inch mm inch Button Zigzag Sewing Stitch ula Foot Measure the distance between the holes and set the appropriate stitch width using the stitch width dial For example if t
25. g the machine If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to work you could be injured Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the balance wheel toward you counterclockwise and raise the presser foot lever Open the shuttle cover behind the extension table on the front of the machine and pull the bobbin case out of the shuttle race by pulling the latch toward you Bobbin case latch Bobbin case finger Unwind about 10 cm 4 of thread from a full bobbin and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case See fig A 1 Pull the trailing thread into the slot then down and to the left as shown in fig A 2 until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring fig A 3 A 1 f 0 Tension spring A CAUTION Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the correct direction If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle Holding the bobbin case by the latch fully insert the bobbin case into the shuttle race and release the latch Make sure the bobbin case finger fits into the notch at the top of the race D Bobbin case finger 0 Notch JE Note f the bobbin case is not properly placed back into the machine it will fall out from the shuttle immediately after you start sewing A CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury from movi
26. ge of the material If desired trim around the scallop with scissors to create a scalloped edge Be careful not to cut the thread Put the fabric under the presser foot so that Double Action Stitching the seamline or arrowhead point is approximately 3 mm 1 8 to the left of the Stitch Stitch center of the presser foot This stitch works Stitch Name Pattern Length Width best with a seam allowance of approximately mm inch mm inch 6 mm 1 4 as this allows the right zigzag side of the stitch to overlock the cut edge of Double Action 2 3 3 5 the fabric Stitch 2 1 64 1 8 1 8 3 16 This stitch is used for joining two pieces of fabric for example when making patchwork Set the pattern selection dial to the Double Action Stitch If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch pattern trim away any excess fabric after stitching J A finished Elastic Overlock Stitch is shown in the diagram below A Overedge Stitching Stitch Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Feather Stitching mm inch mm inch Stretch 3 5 Stitch Stitch 1 8 3 16 Stitch Name Length Width mm inch mm inch Elastic Overlock E i 2 Stitch 3 5 1 8 3 16 Arrowhead Stitch You can use these stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation The Overlock Stitches 3 Fixed 2 5 3 5 Use the Feather Stitch as a decorativ
27. he machine Cleaning Removing the Shuttle Hook Raise the needle to its highest position and unplug the machine Remove the extension table and open the shuttle cover on the front of the free arm Take the bobbin case out of the shuttle race by opening and pulling the latch Slide the latch levers away from the retaining ring to remove it D Retaining ring Latch lever Remove the hook by grasping its center post and pulling it out D Retaining ring 2 Latch lever Hook 4 Driver Race body JE Note When the needle is lowered the shuttle hook cannot be removed Cleaning the Shuttle Race Remove any accumulated lint and thread from the retaining ring hook driver and race body with a brush Wipe lint from the shuttle race using a cloth dampened with machine oil Clean the shuttle hook as described step When reinstalling the removed parts hold the retaining ring in place with the notch at the top while pushing the latch levers back to their original positions Cleaning the Feed Dogs Remove the needle plate by removing the screws with a coin Clean the upper part of the feed dogs and shuttle race body with a brush 39 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Performance Checklist Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered first review the manual section about the operation that you are performing to make sure you are using the machine correctly If the
28. he distance between the holes is 1 5 mm 1 16 set the stitch width to 1 5 Stitch Pattern Attach the button sewing foot Place the darning plate on the needle plate On a machine equipped with a drop feed lever lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed lever to the up position 33 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put a button between the foot and the fabric and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button If it hits see step Remove the material from the machine Cut the upper and lower threads and tie both threads at the back of the material A CAUTION Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing otherwise the needle may break and you may be injured 34 Zipper Insertion Stitch Stitch Length Width Foot mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Pattern 2 5 Straight 23 center 5 needle Stitc 1 16 1 8 position 3 32 You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers and can easily position the zipper to the right or left side of the needle When sewing the right side of the zipper attach the presser foot holder to the left pin of the zipper foot When sewing the left side of the zipper attach the presser foot holder to the right pin of the zipper foot D Zipper foot Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper Set the pattern selecti
29. hing Stitch Stitch Length Width mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Pattern 2 5 3 5 Elastic Stitch 1764 3732 1 8 3 16 You can use the Elastic Stitch for mending sewing elastic or joining fabric Each is explained below Set the pattern selection dial to the Elastic Stitch Mending Set the stitch length dial between and 2 5 Place the reinforcement fabric under the area you want to mend Following the line of the tear sew using the Elastic Stitch as illustrated Sewing Elastic Place the elastic on the fabric As you sew stretch the elastic in front of and behind the presser foot 28 Joining Fabric You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of fabric together In addition it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics If you are using nylon thread the stitch will not be visible Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric together and center them under the presser foot Sew them together using the Elastic Stitch Make sure you keep the two fabric edges close together Scallop Stitching Stitch Stitch Length Width mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Pattern 1 5 3 5 Scallop Stitch H 1 64 1 16 1 8 3 16 This machine automatically produces a Scallop Stitch for decorative edging Set the pattern selection dial to the Scallop Stitch Sew the Scallop Stitch along the ed
30. hreader 19 Winding the Bobbin erret rnnt 15 7 Zigzag Presser FOOL 2 4 5 Zigzag 5 isset entries 11 12 26 33 36 Zipper Foot Zipper Insertion 2 34 44 English 885 458 XC7363 021 Printed in China
31. ing the thread onto the bobbin by pressing the foot controller be BBS NS Note The machine stops automatically when the bobbin is full After the machine stops cut the thread slide the shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin Note The needle bar does not move after the bobbin winding shaft is slid to the right Immediately after winding the bobbin it is normal to hear the sound of the clutch engaging when beginning to sew or turning the balance wheel KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE A 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 A CAUTION Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen and may break the needle O D Wound evenly Wound poorly Lower Threading CAUTION Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen breaking the needle and resulting in injury O x D Wound evenly Wound poorly The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from older 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 A CAUTION Make sure you turn the power off while threadin
32. le Checking the Needle Changing the Presser Foot Converting to Free arm Style re Steadying the Machine THE CONTROLS EE M eee ERE Pattern Selection Dial 5 rn raihi or iet rrr t tend Recommended Widths Lengths for Stitches Stitch Length Dial ER Stretch Stitching Stitch Width Dial TT Reverse Sewing Lever 0 eE aa sis Drop Feed Lever if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin Lower Threading Upper Threading Using the Needle Threader models equipped with a needle threader Quick Thread Setting System FAST START BOBBIN models equipped with a quick thread setting system 20 Drawing up the lower thread Sewing with a Twin Needle ie Tension of the D hEeBd CHART OF SEWING FABRICS NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS 24 Please Read Before SEWING n recu CREDE ERE TE 25 Straight Stitching 25 Zigzag Stitching 26 Blind Hem Stitching 27 Shell Tuck Stitching 227 Elastic Stitching 2 28 Scallop Stitching 2 28 Double Action Stitching 29 Overedge Stitching 29 Feathe
33. ly tie them there Lower the presser foot and start sewing Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread Once sewing is completed gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack and then trim off the excess Making a Buttonhole 4 Step Buttonhole Stitch Stitch Length Width mm inch mm inch mm inch 1 5 3 5 Buttonhole 1 64 1 16 1 8 3 1 6 Foot gt We recommend that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before you try it on the actual garment When making buttonholes on soft fabrics place stabilizer material on the underside of the fabric Pattern Buttonhole Making a buttonhole is a simple process that provides reliable results Making a Buttonhole Using tailor s chalk mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric Attach the buttonhole foot and then slide the outside frame of the buttonhole foot as far back as possible 31 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE You need to sew the front bar tack first Line the bar tack mark under the center of the presser foot and align it with the two lines on the presser foot Front of chalk mark 2 Red lines CAUTION If the presser foot is not installed with the correct orientation the needle may strike the presser foot bending or breaking the needle and causing injuries Making A Buttonhole Step Sewn section
34. mall screwdriver in a clockwise direction However do not turn the screw more than one full turn Remember to return the screw to its original position before starting your next project Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric Reverse Surface 23 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CHART OF SEWING FABRICS NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS 7 Thread Fabric Type Size of Needle Type Size Medium Synthetic 60 80 fabrics Flannel Silk or 50 80 Gabardine silk finished Lawn Batiste Lightweight Synthetic 60 80 75 11 fabrics 8 mercerized EN oo 30 50 Heavy i Synthetic sa o mone Ball point needle rn Thread for knits 50 60 golden colored Synthetic For top stitching mercerized 30 90 14 100 16 NS Note Select the correct needle and thread size from the above chart Use the same size thread for the upper spool and lower bobbin threads For clear nylon thread always use needle 90 14 100 16 A CAUTION Make sure you follow the needle thread and fabric combinations listed in the table Using the wrong combination for example using heavyweight fabric such as denim with a small needle for example 75 11 may bend or break the needle Also the seam may be uneven the fabric may pucker or the machine may skip stitches 24 Please Read Before
35. ng parts be sure to turn off the machine before servicing it In addition be sure to close the shuttle cover KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Upper Threading D Spool pin Thread guide Make sure you thread the machine properly otherwise the thread could tangle and break the needle Set the main power switch to Raise the presser foot lever and turn the balance wheel toward you counterclockwise to raise the thread take up lever to its highest position Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread on this pin 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 Pass the thread through guides Spool pin Thread guide 3 Tension discs Thread take up lever 3 Tension discs Thread take up lever While holding the thread pull it between the tension discs 1 Guide the thread to the back of the thread take up lever and around to the left Bring the thread through the slit by pulling it toward you and into the eyelet D Thread take up lever Bring the thread down and pass it behind the thread guide D Thread guide Thread the needle from front to back and pull out about 5 cm 2 of thread D 5cm 2inch NS Note If the thread take up lever is lowered
36. not sew with bent needles needle could break and cause injuries When using the twin needle make sure you use the zigzag presser foot only Attaching the Twin Needle Attach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle see page 7 The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you Attaching the Extra Spool Pin Put the extra vertical spool pin in the hole on the top right hand side of the machine Put the second spool of thread onto the extra spool pin 0 Extra spool pin 21 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Twin Needle Threading You should thread each needle separately Threading the Right Needle Follow the same instructions for threading a single needle See page 18 for more details Threading the Left Needle Thread the left needle in the same way that you threaded the right needle using the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin but do not pass the thread through the thread guide above the needle before you pass it through the eye of the left needle Right needle thread passes through thread guide Left needle thread passes in front of thread guide Thread guide NS Note Models that are 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 Tension of th
37. on dial to the Straight Stitch center needle position 2 5 mm 3 32 Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank Fold the edge of the material 2 cm 3 4 and place the zipper under the folded section Use the stitch width dial to adjust the needle position Lower the needle into the notch on either the left or right side of the zipper foot A CAUTION Turn the balance wheel 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 Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the top on both sides The needle should be positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results To sew the opposite side of the zipper release the foot by raising the lever located at the back of the presser foot position the zipper foot on the other side of the zipper and continue sewing using the notch on the other side 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 Gathering Stitch Pattern Length Stitch Name Straight Stitch Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that the lower thread lies on the underside of the
38. ot use the right packing material the machine could be damaged Please follow the diagram below for repacking IMPORTANT This packing material is designed to prevent damage Save this packing material if you need to move the machine or take or send this machine to be repaired 42 INDEX Numerics 1 Step Automatic Buttonhole 4 5 11 12 30 4 Step Buttonhole 2 4144 4 5 12 31 Adjusting Buttonholes Appliqu s ccccisssscdveassvesscovdsscasevsestssasssssssastesssveensvabenssteas Arrowhead Stitch 2 11 12 13 29 B Blind Elem Stitch 11 12 13 27 Bobbin Threading 15 20 Bobbin Winden iesise 15 Bridging Stitch ne ru Gans 11 Buttonlhol amp Lacie 30 31 Buttonhole Fine Adjustment sees 33 Buttonhole Sewing sse 30 31 Changing Sewing Direction Changing the Light Bulb Changing the Presser Foot retenta Chart of Sewing Fabrics Needles and Thread Combinations 2 24 Checking the Needle 8 Cleaning gt ete d een bar rx es en 39 Connecting Plugs eiecti ena 6 Converting to Free arm Style 9 D BEREIT 35 Decorative Stitch 2115 12 30 Double Action Stitch 11 12 13 29 Drawing Up Lower Thread 21 Dra
39. pal Parts 4 Q Quick Thread setting System sse 20 R Rampart Stich uc vapeur DOR 11 Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches 11 Repacking the Machine 222 44000 42 Reverse Sewing Lever 2 0 14 43 5 Scallop Stiteh 3 55 mre nor m ones Sewing Buttons Sewing Light Bulb Replacement Sewing Light Switch Sewing with a Twin Needle Shell Shuttle Hook Removal 290 nen Sh ttle Race Cleaning Spool Steadying the Machine Stitch Length Dial Stitch Width Dial rtr tton ttr nnne Straight Stitch Stretch Blind Hem Stitch Stretch Overlock Stitch Streteh Stitchlmg o orones T Tension of the Thread 22 Thread 22 Threading Bobbin i5 inten 15 Threading Needle 19 Topstitching 26 WGC Stitchy 11 Triple Stretch Stitch sss 11 12 13 25 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch 11 12 13 30 Twin Needle Sewing 3 5 nmn rero iine trio 21 U Upper Tention Control Dial sese 22 Upper Threading nter neces 18 Using the Needle T
40. position 2 5 3 32 Stitch Length Dial Depending on the selected stitch you may need to adjust the stitch length for best results The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters mm 1 25 THE HIGHER THE NUMBER THE LONGER THE STITCH With the 0 setting material is not fed This is used when sewing on a button The range is for making a satin stitch close zigzag stitch which is used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches The position needed for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used To determine the exact dial position first test the stitch and length settings on a scrap piece of fabric to observe the feeding of the material 0 Stitch length dial Longer Shorter y CAUTION If the stitches are bunched together lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length otherwise the needle may break and cause injury Stretch Stitching Selecting a stretch stitch Setting the stitch length dial to changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch E Adjusting the stretch stitching The machine is adjusted at the factory so that the stretch stitching can be sewn with the stitch length dial set to standard position 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE If different types of fabric or thread are used
41. problem persists the following checklist may help improve the operation If you still have difficulties contact your nearest service center UPPER THREAD BREAKS LOWER THREAD BREAKS SKIPPED STITCHES LOOP IN SEAM FABRIC PUCKERS Upper threading Lower thread is Needle is incor Thread tension is Thread tension is Upper thread is threaded properly Inferior needle is tangled in the shuttle used hook Y Y Page 18 No Page 16 No Page 8 No Upper thread Lower thread p tension is too tension is too neeme size tight tight thread size fabric is incorrect Y Page 22 No Y Page 22 No Y Page 24 No Spool of thread is not correctly installed Lower threading is not correct Lint is clinging to the bottom of the needle plate 18 Needle is bent not sharp Y Page 8 No The combination of needle size thread size fabric is incorrect Y Page 24 No 40 Y Page 16 No Page 39 Threading is not correct Page 16 18 No v v v CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER is not correct tangled rectly inserted incorrect too tight Y Y Y Page 18 No Page 16 No Page 8 No Page 22 No Page 22 No Bobbin is not Threading is not correct Y Page 16 18 Wrong needle is used Ex 8 n The
42. r Stitching 29 Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching 2 30 Decorative Stitclilhg rccte 2 30 Making a Buttonhole 1 Step Automatic Buttonhole 30 Making a Buttonhole 4 Step Buttonhole 2 31 Adjusting Buttonholes 2 33 Sewing Buttons 33 Zipper Insertion 34 Gathering 2 35 Darning 35 Appliqu s m a 36 Monogramming and Embroide ring 36 MAINTENANCE 38 Changing the Light Bulb EET 38 Olling iiie tree ris sia xis 38 Cleaning 2 39 Performance Checklist 40 Repacking the Machine 42 INDEX 43 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE PRINCIPAL PARTS CD Bobbin winding assembly page 15 This winds the thread onto the bobbin which you use for the lower thread Spool pin page 15 and 18 Holds the spool of thread Bobbin winding tension disc and thread guide page 15 Thread take up lever page 18 Thread cutter page 26 Upper tension control dial page 22 This controls the tension of the upper thread Stitch width dial page 14 This controls the stitch width Pattern selection dial page 10 You can turn this in either direc
43. se the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project like the hem of a pair of trousers without the stitch showing Use the Blind Hem Stitch when sewing on non stretch fabrics and the Stretch Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics Both threads should be the same color as the fabric Fold back the hem as shown in fig A Then fold the edge of the fabric as in fig B Leave a 6 mm 15 64 overlap at the edge Set the pattern selection dial to the Blind Hem Stitch or Stretch Blind Hem Stitch and then set the stitch length Sew the fold as in fig When the fabric is unfolded you will have a blind hem stitch as shown in fig D A p B F Right side of fabric Wrong side of fabric Note The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for stretch fabrics Shell Tuck Stitching Stitch Stitch Length Width mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Pattern Shell Tuck 3 3 5 Stitch 1 64 1 8 1 8 3 16 The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot lace like edge on lightweight fabric Set the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck Stitch Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normal Place the fabric under the presser foot so that it will be sewn along the bias with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge Sew at a slow speed 27 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Elastic Stitc
44. 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 before you feed the upper thread If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems Using the Needle Threader models equipped with a needle threader Set the main power switch to Lower the presser foot lever Turn the balance wheel toward you counterclockwise until the bottom of the needle holder aligns with the bottom of the needle threading hook holder Needle holder Needle threader lever 3 Hook holder 0 Align Note When you use the needle threader make sure to align the bottom of the needle holder with the bottom of the holder for the needle threading hook before lowering the needle threader lever otherwise the hook may be damaged While lowering the needle threader lever hook the thread onto the guide Needle holder Needle threader lever Guide Pull down the needle threader lever as much as possible and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine away from you Make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread Hold the thread in front of the needle to make sure that the hook grabs it 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding the thread turn the needle threader lever toward the front of the machine toward you The hook will pull the thread
45. the stitching to secure it A CAUTION Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing as the needle can break You may also be injured Monogramming and Embroidering Stitch Stitch Pattern Length Width Foot mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Zigzag Preparing for sewing a Monogram and Embroidering o Place the darning plate on the needle plate On a machine equipped with a drop feed lever lower the feed dogs by setting the drop feed lever to the up position Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch Draw the lettering for monogramming or design for embroidering on the surface of the fabric Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoops as firmly as possible with the underside of the fabric on the bottom of the inside hoop Put the work under the needle with the presser foot holder assembly removed Pull the lower thread up through the work at the starting position by turning the balance wheel and then make a few holding stitches Grip the hoop with your thumbs and forefingers while pressing the fabric with your middle and third fingers and supporting the outside of the hoop with your little fingers 36 JE After sewing without feeding prepare for You can make long stitches by moving the the next seam by returning the drop feed embroidery hoop rapidly and short stitches lever to the down position so that the feed by mo
46. tion to choose the stitch you want Stitch length dial page 13 This controls the length of the stitches Reverse sewing lever page 14 You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction Buttonhole fine adjustment screw page 33 2 Buttonhole lever 1 Step automatic buttonhole page 30 3 Needle threader page 19 This is only available on certain models 4 Handle 9 Balance wheel Turn toward you counterclockwise to raise and lower the needle Main power sewing light switch page 7 You can turn the main power and sewing light on and off Foot controller receptacle page 6 Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply Presser foot lever page 8 This raises and lowers the presser foot Foot controller page 7 You can use this to control the sewing speed and to start and stop sewing Q Zigzag presser foot LL ACCESSORIES X59370 021 X59369 321 For 1 Step Automatic Buttonhole For 4 Step Buttonhole 3 X59375 121 129583 001 5 57521 001 SA156 For U S A SFB XA5539 151 For other countries Qs 7 X55467 021 130920 021 9 XA3442 121 SLE Buttonhole foot 1 pc Parts code for zigzag presser foot 138135 122 Q Zipper foot 1 pc Foot controller 3 Button sewing foot 1 XC7359 021 1 1 0 1 20V areas Needle pack regular single needle HAX130 3 pcs XC7438 021 220 240V areas
47. ubject 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 Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time otherwise a fire may result Connecting Plugs Connect the power cord plug to the machine Connect the power supply plug to a wall outlet JE Note When leaving the machine unattended the main switch of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket outlet When servicing the machine removing covers or changing bulbs the machine must be unplugged For U S A only This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet 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 Main Power Sewing Light Switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off Turn on toward the I mark Turn off toward the mark Foot Controller When you press the foot controller down lightly the machine will run at a low speed When you press harder the machine s speed will increase When you take your foot off the
48. ving it slowly dogs are raised Secure with a few straight stitches at the end A CAUTION of the design Keep fingers away from moving parts especially needles Monogram A CAUTION Keep fingers away from moving parts especially needles Sew by moving the hoop slowly along the lettering at a constant speed Secure with a few straight stitches at the end of the last letter B Embroidering Stitch the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop Fill in the design alternating from the outline of the design to the inside and from the inside to the edge of the outline until the design is completely filled in Keep the stitching close together 37 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE MAINTENANCE Changing the Light Bulb Remove the power supply plug from the outlet Loosen the face plate screw Remove the face plate from the machine as shown below 4 NS Note Use only bulb of the same type and rated 15 W Replace the sewing light bulb 7 Bulb 2 Loosen Tighten 38 9 Reattach the face plate and fasten the screw Oiling Remove the power supply plug from the outlet Remove the needle plate and the face plate and then put 2 to 3 drops of oil at each point indicated by the arrows Operate the machine at a fast speed for a short time without thread installed Be sure to wipe any excess oil off t
49. wing Up the Lower Thread 21 Drop Feed Lever iint eter 14 E Elastic Overlock Stitch 11 12 13 29 Elastic Stitch i i rotten 11 12 13 28 Embroidering 5 rt rettet 36 F Feather Stitch 2 28 11 12 13 29 Feed Dogs Cleaning retener ien 39 Finishing Sewing ect 26 Foot Controller ise ettet eie eren 7 Foot Controller Connecting Foot Controller Operating 7 Free arm SWING sse 9 Free arin Style 9 G Gath ring 35 H Hole for Extra Spool Pin 21 Inserting the Needle 7 L Leaf StItCh rr eek 11 12 13 eee Rare RERO RES 11 Lower Threading intent tns 16 M Main Power and Sewing Light Switch 2 7 2 38 Making a Buttonhole 30 31 Monogramming and Embroidering sse 36 N Needle Replacement ia Needle Thredder irem i E HEREDES 0 Oiling Overedge Stitching P Pattern Length 11 Pattern Selection Dial 10 11 Performance Checklist itr rtis 40 Presser costi Eat ERR 4 Presser Foot Replacement 2 8 Princi

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