Operation Manual
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... other parts to assure correct installation. 9 For repair or adjustment: • If the light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine, avoid direct sunlight...
... other parts to assure correct installation. 9 For repair or adjustment: • If the light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in fire or an electric shock. • Do not place this machine, avoid direct sunlight...
Operation Manual
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...14 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 15 Changing the needle stop position ...15 Changing the initial needle position ...15 Cancelling the operation beep ...16 THREADING THE MACHINE 17 Winding the bobbin ...17 Lower threading ...22 Upper threading ...25 Drawing up the lower thread ...30 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 31 Needle precautions ...31 Needle types and their uses ...31 Checking the needle ...32 Replacing the needle ...32 Sewing with the twin needle ...34 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 36 Replacing the presser foot ...36 Removing the presser foot holder ...37...
...14 Sewing speed controller (for models equipped with the start/stop button 15 Changing the needle stop position ...15 Changing the initial needle position ...15 Cancelling the operation beep ...16 THREADING THE MACHINE 17 Winding the bobbin ...17 Lower threading ...22 Upper threading ...25 Drawing up the lower thread ...30 REPLACING THE NEEDLE 31 Needle precautions ...31 Needle types and their uses ...31 Checking the needle ...32 Replacing the needle ...32 Sewing with the twin needle ...34 REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT 36 Replacing the presser foot ...36 Removing the presser foot holder ...37...
Operation Manual
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...YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XZ5134-001 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-031 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XE2650-001 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page...
...YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. Part Name Part Code Americas Others 1 Zigzag foot "J" (on machine) XZ5134-001 2 Buttonhole foot "A" XC2691-033 3 Overcasting foot "G" XC3098-031 4 Monogramming foot "N" XD0810-031 5 Zipper foot "I" X59370-021 6 Blind stitch foot "R" XE2650-001 7 Button fitting foot "M" XE2137-001 8 Seam ripper XZ5082-001 9 Bobbin (4) (One is mentioned on the machine rating plate. ● The screw of sewing thick fabrics. (page...
Operation Manual
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... the sewing machine is being used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 14) You can use as the lower thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 57 and 67) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. s Thread guide cover (page 18 and 27) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. Design and position of thread. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread...
... the sewing machine is being used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. l Main power and sewing light switch (page 14) You can use as the lower thread. p Feed dog position lever (page 57 and 67) Use the feed dog position lever to cut them. s Thread guide cover (page 18 and 27) Pass the thread under this to control the sewing speed, and to manually raise and lower the needle. Design and position of thread. The main parts a Bobbin winder (page 17) This winds the thread...
Operation Manual
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... buttonholes and bar tacks. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to "Starting to raise or lower the needle. k Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to change the sewing direction or for models equipped with guides for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread...
... buttonholes and bar tacks. Needle and presser foot section e Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the sewing machine model. For details, refer to "Starting to raise or lower the needle. k Needle plate The needle plate is installed onto the presser foot holder. j Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to change the sewing direction or for models equipped with guides for the selected stitching. 1 f Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. l Needle bar thread...
Operation Manual
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... wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start /stop button cannot be used to the right. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is to be wound cleanly. Turn the bobbin...
... wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft h and slide the bobbin winder shaft to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start /stop button). Note ● If the sewing machine is pulled as far as possible into the notch in , the start /stop button cannot be used to the right. a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread is to be wound cleanly. Turn the bobbin...
Operation Manual
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... position (for models equipped with the start /stop button). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button) (for models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. When the bobbin seems...
... position (for models equipped with the start /stop button). a Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left hand, use your foot off the foot controller or press (start /stop button) (for models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft a so that wraps around the d pre-tension disk with the sewing speed controller.) CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may break the needle. When the bobbin seems...
Operation Manual
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... the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to fast) (for models equipped with the start sewing (only for models equipped with built-in , the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. 21 Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to a suitable length. Note...
... the thread using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the sewing machine. CAUTION ● Be sure to cut to fast) (for models equipped with the start sewing (only for models equipped with built-in , the start/stop button). CAUTION ● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to the right. 21 Slide the sewing speed controller to the right f (to set the speed to a suitable length. Note...
Operation Manual
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... sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on quick-set...
... sewing machine. b Slide the button and open the cover. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be injured. c 1 2 1 2 a Wound evenly b Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for models equipped with thread. • For more details on quick-set...
Operation Manual
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... the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover...
... the needle position button), and the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever. Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin e down with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit. • Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left tab in f place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on the needle plate cover...
Operation Manual
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... the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be injured. Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you turn the power off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader...
... the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be injured. Lower the presser foot lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take -up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you turn the power off while threading the machine without using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader...
Operation Manual
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Without passing the thread through k of "Upper threading" (page 25). h • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to thread the twin needle. Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 36). Turn on adjusting the stitch length, refer to back. X Two lines of thread and fabric that the upper thread for the right side in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may become...
Without passing the thread through k of "Upper threading" (page 25). h • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to thread the twin needle. Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 36). Turn on adjusting the stitch length, refer to back. X Two lines of thread and fabric that the upper thread for the right side in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may become...
Operation Manual
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... presser foot. d Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of the buttonhole is set to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be set . 54 c Select a stitch. A X The size...
... presser foot. d Pass the upper thread down through the buttonhole. 2 3 a Presser foot scale b Length of buttonhole (Diameter + thickness of button) c 5 mm (3/16 inch) Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/16 inch) and a thickness of the buttonhole is set to mark the position and length of a the buttonhole on the fabric. 2 1 a Marks on fabric b Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole b foot "A", and then insert the button that will be set . 54 c Select a stitch. A X The size...
Operation Manual
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... fabric. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine on with the sewing machine. Button sewing Buttons can be attached. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 57 X The feed dogs are lowered. Then, slide the button so that it is the same as seen from the rear of the machine). • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment...
... fabric. Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of the machine on with the sewing machine. Button sewing Buttons can be attached. c 1 a Button fitting foot "M" 57 X The feed dogs are lowered. Then, slide the button so that it is the same as seen from the rear of the machine). • When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the two holes closest to the shortest setting by g pressing the stitch length adjustment...
Operation Manual
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...; When sewing with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using stitch . 1 a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw c Presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 37). Select stitch , or . Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and...
...; When sewing with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using stitch . 1 a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) Memo ● To change the width of the seam allowance (the needle position), adjust the stitch width. a Connecting fork b Needle clamp screw c Presser foot holder screw CAUTION ● Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 37). Select stitch , or . Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot c onto the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot lever, and...
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... the type of stitch that has been designed for this machine. The needle clamp screw is bent or blunt. The needle is loose. The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. Replace the presser foot. left. Fabric being sewn with the start /stop work properly. The needle breaks. Lower the presser foot lever. The upper thread tension is connected. Loosen the upper thread tension. Only use the start / stop button, disconnect the foot controller. Replace the bobbin case. The area around the hole in the needle plate is...
... the type of stitch that has been designed for this machine. The needle clamp screw is bent or blunt. The needle is loose. The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. Replace the presser foot. left. Fabric being sewn with the start /stop work properly. The needle breaks. Lower the presser foot lever. The upper thread tension is connected. Loosen the upper thread tension. Only use the start / stop button, disconnect the foot controller. Replace the bobbin case. The area around the hole in the needle plate is...
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... type of stitch. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used , or the thread has come out of fabric, thread and needle. Use the spool cap that best fits the size of the spool being used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. - Remove the tangle thread. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - 4 The area around the hole in the presser foot is not being fed correctly. Reset...
... type of stitch. Replace the bobbin case. You have not used , or the thread has come out of fabric, thread and needle. Use the spool cap that best fits the size of the spool being used a bobbin that are appropriate for this machine. - Remove the tangle thread. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - 4 The area around the hole in the presser foot is not being fed correctly. Reset...
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... on zigzag foot "J" to . Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race. Correct the upper threading. page 25 Replace the bobbin case. authorized service center. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Lengthen the stitch length. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for example, in the race. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that...
... on zigzag foot "J" to . Remove the needle plate cover and clean the plate and the race. Correct the upper threading. page 25 Replace the bobbin case. authorized service center. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Lengthen the stitch length. Choose a thread and needle that has been designed for example, in the race. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that...
Operation Manual
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... foot controller is not connected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. If both of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew. 114 buttonhole lever is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. Move the bobbin winder shaft to remove the tangled thread (page 95). Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. Clean...
... foot controller is not connected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected) while the Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation. If both of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew. 114 buttonhole lever is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. Move the bobbin winder shaft to remove the tangled thread (page 95). Otherwise, operate the machine by using the foot controller. Clean...
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...36 presser foot holder 9, 37 presser foot lever 9, 25 deleting characters 79 E elastic tape 61 error messages 114 extra spool pin 34 Q quick-set bobbin 9, 23, 30 quilting 65 quilting foot 66 quilting guide 65, 66 eyelet punch 56 R F fagoting 71 fast bobbin winding 20 feed dog position lever 8, 57, 67 feed dogs 9, 57, 67 flat bed attachment 7, 8, 46 race 95 reinforcement stitching 42 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 9, 42 S scallop stitching 72 flip chart 12 foot controller 6, 14, 41 free-motion quilting 66 seam ripper 56 sewing machine needles 31 sewing speed...
...36 presser foot holder 9, 37 presser foot lever 9, 25 deleting characters 79 E elastic tape 61 error messages 114 extra spool pin 34 Q quick-set bobbin 9, 23, 30 quilting 65 quilting foot 66 quilting guide 65, 66 eyelet punch 56 R F fagoting 71 fast bobbin winding 20 feed dog position lever 8, 57, 67 feed dogs 9, 57, 67 flat bed attachment 7, 8, 46 race 95 reinforcement stitching 42 reverse/reinforcement stitch button 9, 42 S scallop stitching 72 flip chart 12 foot controller 6, 14, 41 free-motion quilting 66 seam ripper 56 sewing machine needles 31 sewing speed...