Janome 6260QC Instruction Book PDF

INSTRUCTION BOOK

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the

followings:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine

from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts,

5 Watts.

WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or

near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owners manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owners manual.

3. Never operate this sewing 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for examination,

repair,

electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing

machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (0) position, then remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine

needle.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (0) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as

threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and

the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owners manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Name of Parts ............................................................ 2

Standard Accessories and Storage ............................ 3

Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing ..................... 4

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting to the Power Supply ................................ 5

Controlling Sewing Speed .......................................... 5

Function Keys and Buttons ........................................ 6

Reverse stitch button ......................................... 6

Auto-lock button ................................................. 6

Needle Up/Down button ..................................... 6

Dropping the Feed Dog .............................................. 7

Adjusting the Foot Pressure ....................................... 7

Changing the Presser Foot ........................................ 8

Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder .................. 8

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ..................... 9

Balancing Thread Tension.......................................... 9

Auto tension ....................................................... 9

Manual tension adjustment ................................ 9

Changing the Needle ............................................... 10

Selecting Threads and Needles ............................... 10

Winding the Bobbin .................................................. 11

Removing the Bobbin ...................................... 11

Winding the Bobbin .......................................... 11

Inserting the Bobbin ......................................... 12

Threading the Machine ............................................ 13

Threading the needle thread ............................ 13

Automatic Needle Threader ..................................... 14

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ...................................... 15

Selecting the Stitch Pattern ...................................... 16

Adjusting Stitch Width .............................................. 16

Adjusting Stitch Length ............................................ 16

UTILITY STITCHES

Straight Stitch ........................................................... 17

Starting to sew ................................................. 17

Changing sewing direction ............................... 17

Fastening the seam/Thread cutter ................... 17

Adjusting the stitch length ................................ 18

Changing the needle drop position .................. 18

Using the seam guide lines .............................. 19

Sewing from the edge of thick fabric ................ 19

Variety of straight stitches ........................................ 20

Basic Zigzag Stitch .................................................. 21

Adjusting the stitch width ................................. 21

Adjusting the stitch length ................................ 21

Overcasting .............................................................. 22

Zigzag stitch .................................................... 22

Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch) .................. 22

Knit stitch ......................................................... 22

Overedge stitch ................................................ 23

Serging stitch ................................................... 23

Sewing on Buttons .................................................. 24

Automatic Buttonhole .......................................... 25-31

Corded buttonhole ................................................... 32

Zipper Application ............................................... 33-35

Rolled Hem .............................................................. 36

Eyelet ....................................................................... 36

Blind Hem Stitch ...................................................... 37

Darning .................................................................... 38

SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Appliqu ................................................................... 39

Quilting ..................................................................... 39

Pin Tucking .............................................................. 40

Patchwork ................................................................ 40

Fagoting ................................................................... 41

Scallop Stitch ........................................................... 41

Smocking ................................................................. 42

Decorative Satin Stitches ......................................... 42

Pattern Combination ................................................ 43

Cross Stitch .............................................................. 43

Cording .................................................................... 44

Elastic Stretch Stitch ................................................ 44

Decorative Stretch Stitch ......................................... 45

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance .............................. 45

CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Replacing the Light Bulb .......................................... 46

Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog ........................ 47

PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS ...................... 48

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 49

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Name of Parts

Speed control lever

Direct pattern selection keys

Stitch width control keys

Stitch length control keys

LED display

Bobbin winder stopper

Bobbin winder spindle

Accessory storage compartment

Spool pin

Spool holder

Stitch reference chart

Top cover

Hole for additional spool pin

Bobbin winder thread guide

Thread guide A

Thread guide B

Tension control dial

Foot pressure control dial

Thread take-up lever

Faceplate

Thread cutter

Automatic needle threader

Needle plate

Extension table

Accessory storage box

Hook cover plate

Hook cover plate release button

Stitch balance adjusting dial

Reverse stitch button

Auto lock button

Needle Up/Down button

Drop feed lever

Zigzag foot

Needle clamp screw

Needle

Presser foot holder

Carrying handle

Handwheel

Power switch

Machine socket for power cord

Machine socket for foot control

Free arm

Buttonhole lever

Presser foot lifter

NOTE: The design and specifications are subject

to change without prior notice.

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Standard Accessories and Storage

A: Zigzag foot (set in the machine)

F: Satin stitch foot

C: Overedge foot

D: Rolled hem foot

G: Blind hem foot

R: Automatic buttonhole foot

Accessory storage box

Accessories are conveniently stored in

the storage box.

Draw out the storage box by pulling the

dent on the box to the left.

Accessory storage box

E: Zipper foot

L: Quilting bar

Set of needles

Screwdriver

Bobbins

Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)

Lint brush

Additional spool pin

Felt

Spool holder (Large) (set on the

spool pin

Spool holder (Small)

H: Cording foot

Spool stand

NOTE: The design and specifications

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prior notice.

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Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing

To detach:

Pull the extension table to the left.

Free arm sewing:

The free arm is useful for stitching sleeves, waistbands,

pant legs or any tubular garment, also for darning socks or

mending knees, elbows and childrens wear.

To attach:

Slide the extension table along the free arm, inserting the

pin into the hole to attach.

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GETTING READY TO SEW

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Connecting to the Power Supply

1. Turn the power switch OFF.

2. Insert the foot control jack into the machine socket.

3. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.

4. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.

5. Turn the power switch ON.

Power switch

Machine plug

Machine socket

Controller plug

Power supply plug

Outlet

The LED display will show 01 (straight stitch) after one

second.

LED display

Initial setting

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control lever:

You can set the maximum speed by the speed control

lever.

A: Slide the lever to the right for higher speed.

B: Slide the lever to the left for slower speed.

Foot control:

Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.

The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the

machine runs.

CAUTION: Do not place any thing on the foot control

when the machine is not in use.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: The symbol of a switch indicates the OFF position of a switch. For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade is 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 it 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. Foot controller Model 21249 is used with sewing machine Model 6260.

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Function Keys and Buttons

Reverse stitch button

While the reverse stitch button is pressed, the machine

sews backwards when the pattern 01, 02, 05 or 10 has

been selected.

The machine will immediately lock the stitches and stop

automatically when other stitch has been selected.

* In case of 02, the machine will sew in reverse and

stop automatically.

Auto-lock button

The machine will lock the stitches and stop automatically

when the Auto-lock button is pressed while sewing the

pattern 01, 02, 05 or 10.

The machine will sew to the end of the pattern being

sewn and lock the stitches to stop automatically when

other pattern has been selected.

NOTE: You can sew a single unit of the selected pattern

if you press the Auto-lock button before starting

to sew.

Needle Up/Down button

Press this button to bring the needle up or down.

The machine will stop with the needle up or down,

depending on its position before starting.

When you turn off the machine and turn it on again, the

machine will stop with the needle in up position.

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Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever for

sewing on buttons, manual embroidery etc.

Push the drop feed lever to the right to lower the feed dog.

Push the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will

return to the up position when starting the machine.

NOTE: The feed dog should be in up position for normal

sewing. Turn the handwheel toward you to check

if the feed dog comes up after setting the lever in

the up position.

Drop feed lever

Down position

Up position

Feed dog

Handwheel

Adjusting the Foot Pressure

The foot pressure control dial should be set at 3 for

regular sewing.

Reduce the pressure to 2 for appliqu, cut work, drawn

work and basting.

Set the dial at 1 when sewing the extra fine fabrics.

Foot pressure control dial

Setting mark

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Changing the Presser Foot

WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before changing

the foot. Always use the proper foot for the

selected pattern. Wrong foot can cause

needle to break.

To snap off:

Raise the needle and presser foot.

Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder and

the foot will drop off.

Lever

To snap on:

Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just

under the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.

Pin

Groove

Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder

WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before detaching

or attaching the foot holder.

To detach:

Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew counter-

clockwise to remove it.

Remove the foot holder.

Setscrew

Hole on the holder

Threaded hole

To attach:

Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole on

the presser bar and insert the setscrew through the hole.

Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise.

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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4) higher than the

normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot,

or to help you to place thick fabric under the foot.

Lowered position

Normal up position

Highest position

Balancing Thread Tension

Auto tension

This machine features the Auto setting in the tension

control, which covers wide range of sewing condition. Set

the tension control dial at Auto for general sewing,

unless specifically indicated in this manual.

Correct tension:

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two

layers of fabric.

For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not

show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread

shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

Tension control dial

Setting mark

Needle thread

Bobbin thread

Right side of the fabric

Wrong side of the fabric

Manual tension adjustment

Manual tension adjustment may be needed depending on

the sewing materials, layers of fabric and other sewing

conditions.

Needle thread tension is too tight:

The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of the

fabric.

Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a

lower number.

Needle thread tension is too loose:

The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of the

fabric.

Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a

higher number.

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Changing the Needles

WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before changing

the needle.

Loosen the needle cramp screw and pull out the

needle.

Insert a new needle into the needle cramp with the

flat side facing back.

Push the needle up against the stopper pin and

tighten the needle cramp screw firmly.

Needle cramp screw

Stopper pin

Flat side

To check the needle:

Place the flat side of the needle onto something flat

(needle plate, glass etc)

The clearance between the needle and the flat surface

should be consistent.

WARNING: Never use a bent or blunt needle, which can

cause it to break.

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Selecting Threads and Needles

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Medium

Lawn

Georgette

Tricot

Wool, Synthetic

Cotton, Synthetic

Fine jersey

Wool

Denim

Jersey

Coating

Quilting

Thread

Silk #80-100

Cotton #80-100

Synthetic #80-100

Silk #50

Cotton #60-80

Synthetic #50-80

Cotton #50

Silk #50

Cotton #40-50

Synthetic #40-50

Silk #30

Needle

#9/65-11/75

#11/75-14/90

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#14/90-16/100

#16/100

Fabric

* For general sewing, use needle size #11/75 or #14/90.

* A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will no be marred. Heavy

fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.

* Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric, which will be used for actual sewing.

* In general, use same thread for needle and bobbin.

* When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue tipped needle

effectively prevents skipped stitches.

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Winding the Bobbin

Removing the bobbin Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and remove the hook cover. Take the bobbin out.

Hook cover release button

Hook cover Bobbin

Setting the spool of thread

Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. (A) For an ordinary spool: Use the large spool holder.

Large spool holder

(B) For a narrow or small spool: Use the small spool holder.

Small spool holder

Winding the bobbin NOTE: Set the speed control lever at ( ) for bobbin

winding. Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.

Guide the thread around the thread guides (A), (B) and bobbin winder thread guide. Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin, threading from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

Thread guide (A) Thread guide (B) Bobbin winder thread guide Bobbin winder spindle

Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right. With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control. Stop the machine when the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the thread close to the hole on the bobbin.

NOTE: The LED display shows when sifting the spindle to the right.

Bobbin winder stopper LED display

Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully wound, it will stop automatically. Return the bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread as shown.

NOTE: Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the machine is running.

Additional spool pin Insert the additional spool pin and spool stand into the hole on the machine. Place the felt and spool on the spool pin as shown.

Additional spool pin Felt Spool stand Hole for the additional spool pin

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Inserting the bobbin

Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the

thread running counter-clockwise.

End of the thread

Bobbin holder

Guide the thread into the notch A on the front side

of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left

sliding it between the tension spring blades.

Notch A

Continue to draw the thread lightly through the

tension blades until it slips into notch B.

Notch B

Draw the thread to the back.

The bobbin should turn counterclockwise when

pulling the thread.

Pull out about 10 cm (4) of thread and attach the

hook cover plate.

Bobbin thread

Hook cover plate

Threading chart

Align left edge of the hook cover.

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Threading the Machine

Threading the needle thread

Raise the presser foot.

Press the needle Up/Down button twice to bring the take-

up lever to its highest position then turn off the power

switch.

Spool of thread

Spool holder

Presser foot lifter

Draw the end of the thread with your left hand and

pass it under the thread guide (A) then hook around

the thread guide (B) while holding the spool with your

right hand.

Tread guide (A)

Thread guide (B)

Draw the end of the thread down around the thread

guide plate and draw it up.

Thread guide plate

Firmly draw up the thread up to the take-up lever, and

down into the eye of the thread take-up lever from the

right to left.

Thread take-up lever

Eye of the thread take-up lever

Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide on the

left.

Needle bar thread guide

NOTE: Refer to page 14 for the automatic needle

threader.

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Automatic Needle Threader

Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing

the needle Up/Down button twice.

Raise the presser foot.

Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go.

The hook comes out through the needle eye from

behind.

Needle threader knob

Hook

Draw the thread down around the threader guide and

under the hook.

Threader guide

Release the threader knob slowly while holding the

thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is

pulled up through the needle eye.

Thread end

Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the

thread end from the needle eye.

NOTES: Set the needle at the center needle drop

position when using the automatic needle

threader.

The automatic threader works well with the

threads #50-100 and needles #11-16, the blue

tipped needle as well.

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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread with

your fingers.

Needle thread

Press the needle Up/Down button twice to raise the

needle to its highest position. Pull the needle thread to

pick up a loop of the bobbin thread.

Needle thread

Bobbin thread

Needle Up/Down button

Draw 10 cm (4) of both threads to the back under the

presser foot.

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Selecting the Stitch Pattern

Press the pattern selection key until pattern number of

the desired stitch is shown in the LED display.

The key (1) on the left selects patterns #01 to #15.

The key (2) second from the left selects patterns #16 to

#30.

The third key (3) selects patterns #31 to #45.

The last key (4) selects patterns #46 to #60.

NOTE: Raise the needle above the fabric when selecting

the stitch pattern.

Adjusting the Stitch Width

Press the plus (+) or minus () key on the left to change

the stitch width.

The LED display will show the default value of the

selected pattern when you press the plus or minus key

once.

Adjusting the Stitch Length

Press the plus (+) or minus () key on the right to change

the stitch length.

The LED display will show the default value of the

selected pattern when you press the plus or minus key

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UTILITY STITCHES Straight Stitch

Machine setting

Pattern #1

Foot A: Zigzag foot

Thread tension Auto

Starting to sew Raise the presser foot and place the fabric on the machine. Lower the needle into the fabric where you want to start. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

NOTE: To fasten the beginning of the seams, sew several reverse stitches by pressing the reverse stitch button, or use pattern #02 (Lock-a-Matic stitch).

Changing sewing direction

Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the

fabrics by pressing the needle Up/Down button.

Raise the presser foot.

Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing

direction as desired.

Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new

direction.

Needle Up/Down button

Fastening the seam

Sew several stitches in reverse by pressing the

reverse stitch button to fasten the end of seam.

NOTE: If you use pattern #02 (Lock-a-Matic stitch),

press the reverse stitch button once and the

machine will sew in reverse and stop

automatically.

Revers stitch button

Raise the presser foot and pull the fabric to the rear.

Draw the threads up and into the thread cutter. The

threads are cut at the proper length for starting the

next seam.

Thread cutter

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Adjusting the Stitch Length

The LED display shows 2.2 (default setting) when the

plus or minus key is pressed once.

Press the plus (+) key to increase stitch length.

Press the minus () key to decrease stitch length.

The stitch length can be varied from 0.0 to 5.0.

NOTE: Reverse stitch length cannot be set longer than

2.5.

Changing the needle drop position

You can change the needle drop position of straight

stitching, i.e. patterns #01-03 and #06-09.

The LED display shows 3.5 (default setting), which

represents the center needle position when the plus or

minus key is pressed once.

Press the plus (+) key to move the needle to the right.

Press the minus () key to move the needle to the left.

Left needle position

Center needle position

Right needle position

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Using the seam guide lines

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover

help you to measure seam allowance.

NOTE: The number indicates the distance from the

center needle position.

Number 10 20 30 40 1/2 3/4 1 1 1/2

Distance (cm) 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.3 1.9 2.5 3.8

Center needle position

Edge of the fabric

Guide lines

Numbers

Sewing from the edge of thick fabric

The black button locks the zigzag foot to avoid slipping

when sewing from the extreme edge or sewing across

the hem.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the point to start

sewing.

Lower the foot while pushing the black button in.

The foot is locked in the horizontal position.

The foot will be unlocked automatically after sewing

several stitches.

Black button

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Variety of Straight Stitching

Pattern #01 Straight stitch Foot A: Zigzag foot

For seaming garments, zipper application and more.

Pattern #02 Lock-a-Matic stitch Foot A: Zigzag foot

Seaming with auto reverse stitches at the beginning and end

Press the reverse stitch button once, the machine will sew the reverse

stitches and stop automatically.

Pattern #03 Locking stitch Foot A: Zigzag foot

Seaming with auto locking stitches at the beginning and end

Press the reverse stitch button once, the machine will lock the stitches and

stop automatically.

Pattern #04 Stretch stitch Foot A: Zigzag foot

For seaming stretch fabrics that tend to pucker

The seam can be opened flat.

Pattern #06 Straight stretch stitch Foot A: Zigzag foot

Strong and durable stitch recommended for stretch fabrics and areas to

reinforce.

Pattern #07 Sculpture stitch Foot F: Satin stitch foot

For top stitching and outlining designs.

Sew slowly at the corners.

Pattern #08 Stretch stitch Foot F: Satin stitch foot

For top stitching and quilting.

Pattern #09 Saddle stitch Foot A: Zigzag foot

Long straight stretch stitch, similar to hand stitches.

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Basic Zigzag Stitch Machine setting

Pattern #05

Foot A: Zigzag foot

Thread tension Auto

Zigzag stitch is one of the most useful and versatile

stitches.

It is used for overcasting, mending, appliqu also used as

a decorative stitch.

NOTE: Use an interface when sewing on the stretch

fabric such as knit, jersey or tricot.

Adjusting the stitch width

The LED display shows 5.0 (default setting) when the

plus or minus key is pressed once.

Press the plus (+) key to increase the stitch width.

Press the minus () key to decrease the stitch width.

Adjusting the stitch length

The LED display shows 2.2 (default setting) when the

plus or minus key is pressed once.

Press the plus (+) key to increase stitch length.

Press the minus () key to decrease stitch length.

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Overcasting

Zigzag stitch Machine setting

Pattern #05

Foot C: Overcasting foot

Thread tension Auto

CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when

using the overcasting foot to prevent the

needle from hitting the wires on the foot.

Place the raw edge of the fabric next to the guide of the

foot and start sewing.

Guide

Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch)

Machine setting

Pattern #10

Foot A: Zigzag foot

Thread tension Auto

This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and

other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker. Sew along the

fabric edge leaving an enough seam allowance.

After sewing, trim off the seam allowance closer to the

stitches as shown.

Knit stitch

Machine setting

Pattern #13

Foot A: Zigzag foot

Thread tension Auto

This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of knit and other

stretch fabrics. Sew along the fabric edge leaving an

enough seam allowance.

After sewing, trim off the seam allowance closer to the

stitches as shown.

90 Auto

1 2 3

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90 Auto

1 2 3

90 Auto

1 2 3

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90 Auto

1 2 3

90 Auto

1 2 3

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Overedge stitch

Machine setting

Pattern #11

Foot C: Overcasting foot

Thread tension Auto

CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when

using the overedge foot to prevent the needle

from hitting the wires on the foot.

This stitch overcasts and seams the raw edge at the

same time, it prevents fraying.

Sew while guiding the fabric edge along the guide on the

foot.

Guide

Edge of the fabric

Serging stitch

Machine setting

Pattern #12

Foot C: Overcasting foot

Thread tension Auto

CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when

using the overedge foot to prevent the needle

from hitting the wires on the foot.

This stitch is used for overcastting medium to heavy

weight fabrics.

Sew while guiding the fabric edge along the guide on the

foot.

Guide

Edge of the fabric

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90 Auto

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Sewing on Buttons

Machine setting

Pattern #05

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

Feed dog Dropped

Unthread the needle. Adjust the stitch width to match

the needle swing with the span of the holes on the

button, by pressing the plus (+) or minus () key.

Rethread the needle and lower the presser foot to

hold the button in place.

Turn the handwheel toward you to check if the needle

enters both left and right holes on the button.

Depress the foot control to sew 10 stitches and stop

the machine.

Raise the foot and draw out the fabric, and trim both

needle and bobbin threads at the beginning of stitches

but leaving 20 cm (8) tails at the end.

Pull the bobbin thread to pick the needle thread out to

the wrong side of the fabric and tie them together.

* After finish sewing, raise the feed dog by shifting the

drop feed lever to the original position.

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Sensor

17

Auto

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19

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Automatic Buttonhole

Variety of buttonholes

#16 Square buttonhole (Sensor buttonhole): Widely used for medium to heavy weight fabrics. The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing a button on the back of the automatic buttonhole foot.

#17 Square buttonhole (Auto buttonhole):

Similar to the sensor buttonhole, but you can set the buttonhole length as

desired and memorize it to repeat the same size buttonholes.

#18 Round end buttonhole:

For fine to medium fabrics, such as blouses and childrens garments.

#19 Keyhole buttonhole:

For medium to heavy weight fabrics, such as jackets and overcoats.

#20 Knit buttonhole:

For stretch fabrics such as knits. Also used as a decorative buttonhole.

#21 Fine fabric buttonhole:

Suitable for fine and delicate fabrics such as a fine silk. Both ends are

rounded.

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90 Auto

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3

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Sensor

Square buttonhole

Machine setting

Pattern #16

Foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot

Thread tension Auto

NOTES: The size of buttonhole is automatically set by placing the button in the rear of the automatic buttonhole foot R. The button holder of the foot takes a button size up to 2.5 cm (1) in diameter. Make a test buttonhole on a scrap fabrics of the actual garment. Use the interfacing on the stretch fabrics.

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel. Raise the

foot and place the automatic buttonhole foot with its

pin just under the groove of the foot holder. Lower the

presser bar to attach the foot.

Groove

Pin

Pull the button holder to the back (A), and place the

button in it. Push back the button holder toward you

(B) to hold the button.

Button holder

NOTE: If the button is extremely thick, make a test

buttonhole. If it is difficult to fit the button through

the test buttonhole, lengthen the buttonhole by

pulling the button holder back to create a gap.

Gap

Pull the buttonhole lever downward as far as it will go.

Buttonhole lever

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Step 3

Step 4

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Raise the buttonhole foot and draw the needle thread

to the left through the hole on the foot. Place the fabric

under the foot and lower the needle at the starting

point by turning the handwheel. Then lower the foot. Needle thread

Bobbin thread

Buttonhole mark

Starting point

NOTE: Make sure there is no gap between the slider and

spring holder, otherwise the left and right length

of the buttonhole will be different. Slider

Spring holder

No gap

Sewing gap

Depress the foot control to sew a buttonhole.

The machine will sew a buttonhole in the following order:

Step 1 and 2: Front bartack and left row.

Step 3: Right row.

Step 4: Back bartack and locking stitches at the end

LED shows each sewing step and a dot will

blink when the buttonhole is finished.

End point

Dot

NOTES: You can sew another layer of the buttonhole

over the previous stitching (see page 28). If

you want to select other pattern or buttonhole,

raise the presser foot then select the desired

pattern.

[1] If you start buttonhole sewing without lowering the

buttonhole lever, the LED display shows bL.

Lower the buttonhole lever and restart the machine.

[2] If you select the other pattern without raising the

presser foot or buttonhole lever, the LED display

shows UP. Select the other pattern after raising the

foot and buttonhole lever.

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[ 2 ]

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Remove the fabric and place a pin just before the

bartack at each end to prevent cutting bartacks.

Cut the opening with the seam ripper. Use an awl to

open the keyhole buttonhole.

Pin

Seam ripper

Awl

After the buttonhole sewing is finished, push the

buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go.

Buttonhole lever

Double layer buttonhole

To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another layer

of buttonhole over the previous one.

After the buttonhole is finished, simply depress the foot

control again.

Do not raise the foot or reselect the pattern.

The machine will sew another buttonhole in the following

order and stop automatically:

Straight stitching in reverse to go back to the starting

point.

Front bartack and left row.

Right row.

Back bartack and locking stitches at the end.

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Adjusting the buttonhole width and density

Adjusting the buttonhole width.

Press the plus (+) key to increase buttonhole width.

Press the minus () key to decrease buttonhole width.

The LED display shows 5.0 (default setting) when the

plus or minus key is pressed. The buttonhole width can

be varied from 2.5 to 7.0.

Narrow buttonhole (2.5mm wide)

Wide buttonhole (7.0mm wide)

Adjusting the buttonhole stitch density

Press the plus (+) key for coarser stitch.

Press the minus () key for denser stitch.

The LED display shows 0.4 (default setting) when the

plus or minus key is pressed. The stitch density can be

varied from 0.2 to 0.8

The LED display does not show the sewing step when

the adjusting mode is selected.

After the buttonhole sewing is finished, LED will show 0.

#20 Knit buttonhole

Depress the foot control and the machine will start sewing

and stop automatically after buttonhole is completed.

Step 1: Sew up to the end with a straight stitch then sew

down the left row.

Step 2: Sew the front bartack.

Step 3: Sew up to the end with a straight stitch then sew

the back bartack. Sew down the right row and

stop automatically.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

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2

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Round end/Keyhole buttonhole

Machine setting

Pattern #18, #19 or #21

LED display

Foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot

The sewing sequence is the same as sensor buttonhole.

Refer to pages 26, 27, 28 for sewing instruction.

Starting point

End point

Adjusting the buttonhole width

Press the plus (+) key to increase buttonhole width.

Press the minus () key to decrease buttonhole width.

The width of round end buttonhole can be varied from 2.5

to 5.5.

Narrow buttonhole (2.5mm wide)

Wide buttonhole (5.5mm wide)

The width of keyhole buttonhole can be varied from 5.0 to

7.0.

Narrow buttonhole (5.0mm wide)

Wide buttonhole (7.0mm wide)

Refer to page 29 for stitch density adjustment.

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90 Auto

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2

3

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Auto

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

1 2 3

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2

A

#17 Square buttonhole (Auto buttonhole)

Machine setting

Pattern #17

Foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot

Thread tension Auto

Mark the buttonhole position on the fabric. Pull the

button holder all the way out.

Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole on

the foot.

Place the fabric under the foot and lower the needle at

the starting point by turning the handwheel. Lower the

foot.

Button holder

Starting point

NOTE: You do not need to pull down the buttonhole

lever.

Depress the foot control and follow the steps below.

Step 1: Sew up the left row to the desired buttonhole

length and stop the machine. Press the reverse

stitch button.

Step 2: Depress the foot control again. The machine will

automatically tack and sew down the right row.

Stop the machine when you return to the starting

point. Press the reverse stitch button.

Step 3: Depress the foot control again. The machine will

sew the front bartack and stop automatically.

Step 4: After the buttonhole is completed, a blinking dot

will appear on the LED display. Raise the presser

foot.

NOTE: The blinking dot indicates that the buttonhole

length has been memorized. If you wish to alter

the stitch density, you need to re-select the auto

buttonhole and repeat the above steps with a

new stitch setting.

To sew buttonholes in the same size, simply

depress the foot control. Keep the foot control

depressed and the machine will sew the same

sized buttonhole and stop automatically.

You do not need to press the reverse stitch

button.

The LED display shows 0 while sewing.

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2

3

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2

3

1

1

2

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90 Auto

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2

3

16

Sensor

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3 2

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5

Corded Buttonholes

Machine setting

Pattern #16

Foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot

Thread tension Auto

With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the filler cord on

the cord spur on the back of the buttonhole foot.

Bring the ends toward you under the foot, and hook

the filler cord into the forks on the front of the foot to

hold them tight.

Spur

Forks

Cord

Lower the needle into the garment where the

buttonhole will start by turning the handwheel and

lower the foot. Depress the foot control and sew the

buttonhole over the cord.

NOTE: The sewing sequence is the same as the

automatic buttonhole.

Needle thread

Bobbin thread

Buttonhole mark

Starting point

Remove the fabric and pull the left end of the cord to

tighten it. Cut the excess cord.

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2

3

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2

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90 Auto

1 2 3

01

1

2

Zipper Application

Machine setting

Pattern #01

Foot E: Zipper foot

Thread tension Auto

To attach the zipper foot:

(1) Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the right, when

sewing on the left side of the zipper.

(2) Attach the zipper foot with the pin on the left, when

sewing on the right side of the zipper.

Groove

Pin

Fabric preparation:

Add 1 cm (3/8) to the zipper size. This is the overall

opening size.

Right side of the fabric

1 cm (3/8)

Opening size

Zipper size

Slider

Zipper teeth

Zipper tape

Wrong side of the fabric

End of the opening

Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew up

to the end of the zipper opening, with a 2 cm (13/16)

seam allowance. Reverse the stitch to fasten the

seam. Baste along the zipper opening with the stitch

length 4.0

2 cm (13/16)

Zipper opening (Basting)

Reverse stitches

End of the opening

Seam

NOTE: Loosen the thread tension to one (1) for the

basting stitch.

(1) (2)

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To sew:

Fold up the upper seam allowance. Fold back the

bottom seam allowance to form a 0.3 cm (1/8) fold.

Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin it in

place.

Bottom fabric

End of the zipper opening

Zipper teeth

0.3 cm (1/8)

Wrong side of the upper fabric

Opening size

Fold

Basting

Attach the foot with the pin on the right. Sew through

all the layers from the end of the zipper opening,

guiding the zipper teeth along the edge of the foot.

Stop the machine 5 cm (2) before the foot reaches

the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle into the

fabric, and raise the foot. Open the zipper, then lower

the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam.

Slider

5 cm (2)

Close the zipper and open the upper fabric flat over

the zipper. Baste the upper fabric and zipper tape

together.

Basting stitch

Zipper tape

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Detach the foot and attach it with the pin on the left.

Backstitch across the end of opening to 1 cm (3/8).

Turn the fabric 90 degrees and stitch through the

garment and zipper tape.

Stop the machine 5 cm (2) before the foot reaches

the slider on the zipper tape. Lower the needle into the

fabric, and raise the foot. Unseam the basting stitches.

Basting stitches

Backstitching

Open the zipper, then lower the foot and stitch the

remainder of the seam.

After finish sewing, remove the basting stitches on the

upper fabric.

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90 Auto

1 2 3

90 Auto

1 2 3

01

1

2

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Rolled Hem

Machine setting

Pattern #01

Foot D: Rolled hem foot

Thread tension Auto

Trim off the corner of the fabric 0.5 cm (3/16) by

0.8 cm (5/16) to avoid a bulkiness of the hem at the

corner.

Fold the fabric edge twice 0.3 cm (1/8) wide and 6 cm

(2 3/8) long.

Wrong side of the fabric

0.5 cm

0.8 cm

Curl of the foot

Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with the guide

on the foot. Lower the foot and sew several stitches

while pulling both threads to the back.

Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric and

raise the presser foot. Insert the folded portion of the

fabric into the curl of the foot.

Lower the foot and sew while lifting up the fabric edge

to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.

Eyelet

Machine setting

Pattern #22

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

Depress the foot control and the machine will sew an

eyelet and stop automatically.

Open the eyelet with a small awl or punch.

If the eyelet opens or overlaps when sewing on certain

materials, correct it by pressing stitch length adjustment

keys as follows:

Press the minus () key if the eyelet is open (The LED

display shows L1 ).

Press the plus (+) key if the eyelet overlaps (The LED

display shows L3 ).

NOTE: The default setting is L2 .

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90 Auto

1 2 3

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2 2

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(1) (2)

(1) (2)

Blind Hem Stitch

Machine setting

Pattern #14, #15

Foot G: Blind hem foot

Thread tension Auto

Fold a hem with the wrong side up forming a

0.4-0.7 cm (3/16-5/16) allowance.

Wrong side of the fabric

0.4-0.7 cm (3/16-5/16)

Overcasting

(1) On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge

should be overcast first.

(2) Fold the hem under the fabric as illustrated for fine or

medium fabrics.

Place the fabric so that the folded edge is next to the

guide on the foot. Lower the presser foot.

Adjust the needle drop position if necessary. Sew

guiding the folded edge along the guide on the foot.

Guide

Open the fabric after sewing is finished.

Right side of the fabric

NOTE: If the needle pierces too far left, the stitches will

show on the right side of fabric.

Adjusting the needle drop position

The needle drop position can be adjusted by pressing the

stitch width adjustment keys.

(1) Press the plus (+) key to move the needle drop

position to the left.

(2) Press the minus () key to move the needle drop

position to the right.

The LED display shows 0.6 that indicates a distance

between the guide and left needle drop position in milli-

meter.

NOTE: The needle drop position will move to the left or

right, but the stitch width is remained the same.

Guide

Left needle drop position

Right needle drop position

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Darning

Machine setting

Pattern #23

Foot R: Automatic buttonhole foot

Thread tension Auto

1. Pull the button holder all the way out.

2. Draw the needle thread to the left through the hole on

the foot.

3. Lower the needle into the fabric where start to sew.

Lower the foot and depress the foot control.

4. The machine will darn and stop automatically. The

LED display will show a blinking dot when the darning

is finished.

NOTE: The maximum length and width of the darning

are 2.5 cm and 0.7cm respectively.

Sew another layer of darning over the previous

one, at the right angle. Button holder

Starting point

Maximum length (2.5 cm)

Maximum width (0.7 cm)

Blinking dot

To sew a shorter darning

Sew the first row to the required length and press the

reverse stitch button. Continue to sew the remaining

stitches until the machine stops automatically.

Reverse stitch button

Required length

Adjusting the evenness of the darning

If the darning is not even, correct it by pressing the stitch

length adjusting keys.

The LED display shows d5, which indicates the neutral

setting.

(A) If the left corner is lower than the right side, press the

minus () key to correct it.

(B) If the right corner is lower than the left side, press

the plus (+) key to correct it.

NOTE: Allowable adjustment range is d1-d9.

90 Auto

1

2

3

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(A) (B)

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SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

90 Auto

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2

3

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4

1 2 3

90 Auto

01

4

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2

2

1

3

Appliqu

Machine setting

Pattern #25

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

Foot pressure 2

The patterns #05 and #26 can also be used.

Baste or glue appliqu pieces on the fabric.

Stitch around the appliqu making sure the needle falls

along the outer edge of the appliqu.

When turning corners, lower the needle down into the

outer edge of the appliqu, and raise the presser foot to

pivot the fabric.

Appliqu

Outer edge

NOTE: Return the foot pressure dial to 3 after

appliqu sewing is finished.

Quilting

Machine setting

Pattern #01

Foot A: Zigzag foot

Thread tension Auto

L: Quilting bar

Insert the quilting bar into the opening on the back of the

foot holder.

Shift the quilting bar to the desired position.

Sew tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar to

keep constant seam spacing.

Quilting bar

Opening

Seam spacing

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3

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3

1

4

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2

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2

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90 Auto

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2

3

4

1 2 3

90 Auto

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2

2

1

01

10

1

Pin Tucking

Machine setting

Pattern #01

Foot G: Blind hem foot

Thread tension Auto

Needle drop position Left (0.0)

Fold the fabric with wrong side together.

Position the fabric so that the folded edge is next to the

guide on the presser foot. Lower the foot and Sew

guiding the folded edge along the guide.

Open the fabric and press the tucks to one side.

Folded edge

Guide

Patchwork

Machine setting

Pattern #10

Foot A: Zigzag foot

Thread tension Auto

Seam two layers of the fabric with right side together.

Open the fabric flat and sew the pattern over the seam

line on the right side of the fabric.

Right side of the fabric

Open the seam

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3

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4

2

3

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1

2

1

2

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1 2 3

90 Auto

2

11

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3

1 2 3

90 Auto

2

1

3

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Fagoting

Machine setting

Pattern #44

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

Fold under 1.5 cm (1/2) on each fabric edge and press.

Pin the two edges to a piece of paper 0.3 cm (1/8) apart.

Sew guiding the fabric so the needle catches the folded

edge on each side.

Peel off the paper from fabrics.

Right side of the fabric

Paper

0.3 cm (1/8)

Scallop Stitch

Machine setting

Pattern #36

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

The pattern #28 can also be used.

Sew on the right side of fabric along the edge leaving a

1cm allowance.

After sewing, trim the allowance close to the stitching

taking care not to cut the thread.

Right side of the fabric

Edge of the fabric

1 cm (3/8)

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3

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2

3

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2

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1 2 3

90 Auto

2

1

4

3

1 2 3

90 Auto

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Smocking

Machine setting

Pattern #30

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

The patterns #51 to #55 can also be used.

1. Set the thread tension dial at 1-3, and stitch length at

3-4, sew straight lines 1 cm (3/8) apart across the

area to be smocked.

Knot the needle and bobbin threads along one edge.

Pull the bobbin threads and distribute gathers evenly.

2. Sew lines of the decorative pattern between the

straight seams. Pull out the gathering stitches.

1 cm (3/8)

Knot both treads

Bobbin thread

Decorative Satin Stitches

Machine setting

Pattern #31

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

The patterns #32 to #42 can also be used.

For fine and stretch fabrics, use an adhesive type

stabilizer or a piece of paper on the wrong side of the

fabric to prevent puckering.

NOTE: Press the auto lock button while sewing the last

unit of the pattern so the machine will stop

automatically after finishing the last unit.

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3

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2

3

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1

2

3

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Pattern Combination

Machine setting

Pattern #42 and #54

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

You can sew a combination of decorative pattern with the

aid of the auto lock button.

Auto lock button

Example: To sew a combination of two units of the

pattern #42 and one unit of #54.

1. Select the pattern #42 and sew. Press the auto lock

button while sewing the second unit.

2. The machine will stop automatically when the second

unit is completed.

3. Select the pattern #54 and press the auto lock button.

4. Depress the foot control, and the machine will sew

one unit of the pattern and stop automatically.

Repeat the above steps to sew a line of the pattern

combination

Cross Stitch

Machine setting

Pattern #47

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

The patterns #48-50 can also be used.

You can make an embroidery design with this cross stitch

pattern in a half time it would take by hand.

NOTES: The pattern size can be reduced by pressing

minus () key for the stitch width adjustment.

If you press the auto lock button before

starting to sew, the machine will sew one unit

of the pattern and stop automatically.

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54

1 2 3

90 Auto

(A)

(B)

(A)

(B)

1

90 Auto

1 2 3

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3

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2

3

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1

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90 Auto

1 2 3

90 Auto

1 2 3

90 Auto

1 2 3

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05

27

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Cording

3-strand cording Machine setting

Pattern #31

Foot H: Cording foot

Thread tension Auto

Insert 3 strands of cord under the spring blade on the

foot and draw them under the foot to the back.

Hold the 3 strands parallel and stitch over the cords

evenly.

Fine wool yarns and lace yarns can be used for

cording.

1-strand cording Machine setting

Pattern #05

Foot H: Cording foot

Thread tension Auto

Insert a strand of cord under the center slot of spring

blade on the foot and draw them under the foot to the

back.

Reduce the stitch width according to thickness of the cord

and sew.

Elastic Stretch Stitch

Machine setting

Pattern #27

Foot F: Satin stitch foot

Thread tension Auto

Mark the elastic into quarters and mach these to the

center front, center back and side seams.

Lower the foot on the elastic so that it is positioned in the

center of the foot.

Sew over the elastic while pulling to stitch it evenly.

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3

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3

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2

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1

2

3

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Decorative Stretch Stitches Machine setting

Pattern #06-09, #11-13,

#24-30 and #43-60

Foot A: Zigzag foot

Thread tension Auto

As the fabric moves back and forth in the stretch stitch

sewing, guide the fabric carefully to keep the seams

straight,

NOTE: If the patterns are uneven when sewing with a

particular fabric, adjust them with the stretch

stitch balancing dial.

Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance

The sewing results of the stretch stitch patterns may vary

depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing

speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.

Always make test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric

that you wish to use.

(A) If the pattern is compressed, turn the stretch stitch

balancing dial in the direction of + .

(C) If the pattern is drawn out, turn the stretch stitch

balancing dial in the direction of .

NOTE: In normal sewing, set the dial to the neutral

position, i.e. the groove on the dial is centered

with the standard setting mark.

Stretch stitch balancing dial

Standard setting mark

Groove

Correct shape

This dial is also used to adjust the pitch balance of the

auto buttonhole.

(A) If the left row is coarser than right, turn the stretch

stitch balancing dial in the direction of + .

(B) If the right row is coarser than left, turn the stretch

stitch balancing dial in the direction of .

90 Auto

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(B)

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CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Replacing the Light Bulb

WARNINGS: Turn OFF the power before replacing the

light bulb.

The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has

cooled down before touching it.

To remove: Remove the cap and setscrew on the faceplate.

Remove the faceplate.

Pull out the bulb from the socket.

To Replace: Insert the bulb into the opening of the socket.

Attach the faceplate.

Tighten the setscrew and attach the cap.

Face plate

Cap

Setscrew

Lamp Socket

Light bulb

NOTE: Replace the bulb with the same type rated 12V,

5W. Always refer the part number #000026002

when ordering a replacement bulb.

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Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog

WARNING: Raise the presser foot and needle, and then

unplug the machine.

DO NOT dismantle the machine other than

as explained in this section.

Remove the needle and presser foot.

Remove the two setscrews and unhook the hook to

remove the needle plate.

Needle plate

Setscrew

Hook

Take out the bobbin and bobbin holder.

Bobbin holder

Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush and soft dry

cloth.

Brush out dust and lint from the feed dog and clean

the hook race with the lint brush.

Feed dog

Wipe inside of the hook race with a dry cloth.

Hook race

NOTE: You may use vacuum cleaner.

Replacing bobbin holder and needle plate

Insert the bobbin holder.

Make sure to fit the knob next to the stopper in the

hook race.

Stopper

Knob

Insert the bobbin and attach the needle plate.

Tighten the setscrews firmly.

NOTE: After cleaning the machine, attach the needle

and presser foot.

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PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS When beep sounds and the LED display shows warning signal, follow the guidance below to deal with.

Visual signal

LED Cause and Action

The foot control has been disconnected while sewing.

Turn OFF the power and connect the foot control.

A button is pressed when the machine halts due to the overload.

Wait for at least 15 seconds to recover.

If thread jamming causes overload, remove the tangled threads.

Pattern selection key is pressed after buttonhole is finished but the foot is not raised.

Raise the foot.

Do not use the automatic buttonhole foot to sew any other pattern than buttonhole or darning.

The machine is out of order.

Contact the service center or the store from whom the machine was purchased.

Audible Signal

Beep Beep sounds when:

pip Normal operation

pip-pip-pip Invalid operation

pip-pip-peep Buttonhole is finished.

peep The machine is out of order.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Condition

The needle thread breaks.

The bobbin thread breaks.

The needle breaks.

Skipped stitches

Seam puckering

The cloth is not feeding smoothly.

Loops on the seams

The machine doesnt work.

Buttonhole sewing is not sewn properly.

The machine is noisy.

Cause

The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle thread tension is too tight. The needle is bent or blunt. The needle is incorrectly inserted. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the presser foot when start sewing. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing. The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle.

The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder. The bobbin is damaged and doesnt turn smoothly.

The needle is incorrectly inserted. The needle clamp screw is loose. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing. The needle is too fine for the fabric being used.

The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn. The blue tipped needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The poor quality needle is used.

The needle thread tension is too tight. The needle thread is not threaded properly. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. The stitch length is too long for the fabric.

The feed dog is packed with lint. The stitches are too fine. The feed dog is not raised after drop feed sewing.

The needle thread tension is too loose. The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric.

The machine is not plugged in. Thread has been caught in the hook race. The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to the left after bobbin winding. (Bobbin winding condition)

The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn. The suitable interface material has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric.

Thread has been caught in the hook race. Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder.

Reference

Page 13 Page 9 Page 10 Page 10

Page 17 Page 17 Page 10

Page 12 Page 47 Change the bobbin

Page 10 Page 10 Page 17 Page 10

Page 10

Page 10

Page 10 Page 13 Change the needle

Page 9 Pages 13 Page 10 Make stitch shorter. Use a stabilizer.

Page 47 Make stitch longer. Page 7

Page 9 Page 10

Page 5 Page 47

Page 11

Page 29

Page 26

Page 47 Page 47

It is normal that a faint humming sound is coming out from the internal motors.

The pattern selection key area may get warm when the machine has been used for hours.