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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 owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s 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 (“O”) 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 (“O”) 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 owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
KNOW YOUR MACHINE.................................. 3
Name of Parts........................................................... 3
Standard Accessories...............................................4
GETTING READY TO SEW ............................. 5
Connecting the Power Supply ..................................5
Controlling Sewing Speed ........................................5
Speed control lever ....................................................... 5
Foot control ...................................................................5
Function Buttons....................................................... 6
Pattern selection buttons .................................................. 8
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ................... 9
Attaching the Knee Lifter ..........................................9
Changing the Presser Foot..................................... 10
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder............... 10
Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses.................. 11
Winding the Bobbin ................................................ 12
Removing the bobbin .................................................. 12
Setting the spool of thread .......................................... 12
Winding the bobbin ..................................................... 13
Inserting the bobbin .................................................... 14
Threading the Machine...........................................15
Automatic Needle Threader.................................... 17
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ..............................18
Changing Needles ..................................................19
Thread and Needle Chart .......................................19
Balancing Thread Tension ......................................20
Adjusting the tension .................................................. 20
Adjusting the Foot Pressure ...................................21
Dropping the Feed Dog ..........................................21
Selecting the Sewing Mode ....................................22
The Help Button...................................................... 23
Selecting the Pattern ..............................................23
Customizing Machine Settings ...............................24
Resumption setting ..................................................... 24
Sound setting .............................................................. 24
Language selection.....................................................24
BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1).................................... 25
Straight Stitch......................................................... 25
To sew........................................................................25
To sew from the edge of thick fabric .......................... 25
Securing seam ........................................................... 25
Changing sewing direction.........................................26
Using the cloth guide ................................................. 26
Using the seam guide lines........................................26
Adjusting the needle drop position.............................27
Adjusting the stitch length .......................................... 27
Variety of the straight stitches .................................... 28
Basting ................................................................... 29
Zigzag Stitch .......................................................... 30
Adjusting the stitch width ........................................... 30
Adjusting the stitch length .......................................... 30
Variety of Overcasting Stitches (Modes 1 and 3) ....... 31
Overcasting with zigzag stitch.................................... 31
Overcasting stitch ...................................................... 31
Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch) ............................ 31
Knit stitch ................................................................... 32
Double overedge stitch .............................................. 32
Overlock stitch ........................................................... 32
Zipper Sewing ........................................................ 33
Fabric preparation......................................................33
To sew........................................................................34
Rolled Hem .............................................................36
PATCHWORK AND QUILTING (Mode 2)............ 37
Patchwork ...............................................................37
Angle scale on the needle plate ...................................... 37
Seaming patchwork pieces ............................................. 37
Patchwork stitches .......................................................... 37
Stitch in the ditch with the even feed foot........................ 38
Quilting ................................................................... 38
Quilting bar for the even feed foot.............................. 38
Quilting bar for the zigzag foot ................................... 39
Clasp stitch ................................................................ 40
Applique ..................................................................... 40
Programming French Knots ................................... 41
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UTILITY STITCHES AND
MONOGRAMMING (Mode 4)............................... 66
DECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) ................... 42
Buttonholes ...........................................................42
Sensor buttonholes .................................................. 43
To sew......................................................................43
Double layer buttonhole ........................................... 46
Corded buttonhole ................................................... 46
Changing buttonhole width ...................................... 47
Changing buttonhole stitch density .......................... 47
Automatic buttonhole ............................................... 48
Button Sewing .......................................................50
Darning..................................................................51
To sew a shorter darning.......................................... 52
To adjust the evenness of darning ........................... 52
Tacking ..................................................................53
To sew a shorter tack ............................................... 53
Eyelet ....................................................................54
Adjusting the shape of an eyelet.............................. 54
Blind Hem..............................................................55
To sew...................................................................... 55
Changing needle drop position ................................ 56
To make the straight stitches
in blind hem stitch longer ........................................... 56
Shell Tucking.........................................................57
Scallop Stitch ........................................................57
Cording..................................................................57
Twin Needle Sewing..............................................58
Programming a Pattern Combination....................60
One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch .............. 60
Pattern combination with auto thread cutting........... 61
Elongation Sewing ................................................62
Programming pattern combination with
a mirror Image......................................................... 62
Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning 63
Sewing the current pattern from the beginning ........ 63
Making a copy and a mirror Image of
programmed patterns............................................... 63
Editing Program ....................................................64
Unified needle drop position .................................... 64
Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only)........ 65
Storing and recalling the pattern combination.......... 65
Selecting a Letter Style ........................................66
Programming a Monogram ..................................67
Editing a Monogram .............................................68
Inserting a letter (character).................................... 68
Deleting a letter (character) .................................... 68
CARE AND MAINTENANCE........................ 69
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns.....................69
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ..............70
Replacing the Light Bulb ......................................71
Problems And Warning Signals............................72
Troubleshooting ...................................................74
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
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Name of Parts
1. Foot Pressure Dial
2. Thread Take-up Lever
3. Thread Guide
4. Quick Reference Board
5. Speed Control Lever
6. Retractable Thread Guide
7. Bobbin Winder Spindle
8. Bobbin Winder Stopper
9. LCD Screen
10. Function Buttons
11. LCD Contrast Adjusting Dial
12. Drop Feed Lever
13. Knee Lifter Socket
14. Stitch Balance Adjusting Dial
15. Tension Regulating Dial
16. Thread Cutter Button
17. Up/Down Needle Button
18. Auto-Lock Button
19. Reverse Button
20. Hook Cover Plate Release Button
21. Hook Cover Plate
22. Needle Plate
23. Needle Threader
24. Thread Cutter
25. Face Plate
26. Zigzag Foot A
27. Thumb Screw
28. Foot Holder
29. Needle
30. Needle Clamp Screw
31. Carrying Handle
32. Presser Foot Lifter
33. Buttonhole Lever
34. Spool Pins
35. Machine Sockets
36. Power Switch
37. Handwheel
38. Thread Guide
39. Bobbin Winding Tension Disk
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Attaching the quick reference board
The quick reference board and setscrews are
included in the standard accessories.
Fix the quick reference board on the backside of
the machine with the two setscrews.
Tighten the screws firmly with a screwdriver.
1 Setscrews
2 Quick Reference Board
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Standard Accessories
1. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine)
2. Overedge Foot C
3. Rolled Hem Foot D
4. Zipper Foot E
5. Satin Stitch Foot F
6. Blind Hem Foot G
7. Cording Foot H
8. Overcasting Foot M
9. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R
10. Screwdriver
11. Screwdriver
12. Set of Needles
13. Lint Brush
14. Seam Ripper
15. Spool Holder (Large)
16. Spool Holder (Small)
17. Bobbins
18. Quilting Bar
19. Quilting Bar for Even Feed Foot
20. Basting/Darning Foot P-2
21. 1/4” Seam Foot O
22. Even Feed Foot
23. Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F-2
24. Cloth Guide with Screw
25. Instruction Book
26. Power Supply Cord
27. Foot Control
28. Accessory Box
29. Foot Storage Compartment (marked with letters
corresponding to the presser feet.)
30. Knee Lifter
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
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Turn off the power switch.
Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket.
Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.
Turn on the power switch.
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1 Power Switch
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Operating Instructions:
The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch.
For appliances with 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 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.
2 Foot Control Plug
3Machine Socket
4 Machine Plug
5 Power Supply Plug
6Wall Outlet
NOTE:
If you turn off the power switch, wait for 5 seconds before
turning it on again.
For Your Safety:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing
area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread
take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power
supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the
machine will run intermittently.
Controlling Sewing Speed
Speed control lever
You can limit the maximum sewing speed by the speed control lever according to
your sewing needs.
To increase sewing speed, slide the lever to the right.
To decrease sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.
Foot control
Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed. The harder you press the foot
control, the faster the machine runs.
NOTES:
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control lever when the
foot control is being fully depressed.
Keep the foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
Do not place anything on the foot control.
Operating Instructions:
Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing machine model
MC6500.
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Function Buttons
1 Thread cutter button
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Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine
will trim the threads.
The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads.
5 Thread Cutter Signal
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NOTES:
The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing
threads #30 or finer.
Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the
specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does
not work well.
When starting the next seam, pull the needle thread to pick
the bobbin thread up and draw them to the back and under
the foot.
Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism regularly to avoid
malfunction due to built up lint. (See page 70.)
Avoid using a paper spool when it begins to empty since it
will not unwind smoothly. It may cause the thread to bunch
or slip when using the auto thread cutter.
2 Up/Down needle button
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down. The
LED signal will turn on when the needle is down.
The LED signal will turn off when the needle is up.
The machine will stop with the needle up or down
depending on the needle position determined by this
button.
The machine will always stop with the needle up after auto
thread cutting or buttonhole stitching.
6 LED signal
3 Auto-Lock button
When stitch pattern 01, 02, 08 or 09 has been
selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches
and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is
pressed.
When sewing all other stitches, the machine will sew
locking stitches at the end of the pattern being sewn and
automatically stop.
4 Reverse button
When stitch pattern 01, 02, 08 or 09 has been
selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse
button is pressed.
If you press the reverse button when sewing all other
stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches
and automatically stop.
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Mode button:
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Press this button to select the desired mode.
Letter style button:
Press this button to change the letter style of monogram.
Memory/recall button:
Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations.
The previous pattern combination will be replaced by the new combination when
pressing this button after programming. The registered pattern combination will be
recalled when pressing this button on the initial screen of the selected mode.
Twin needle button:
Press this button when sewing with a twin needle.
Elongation button:
Press this button to elongate satin stitch patterns.
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Bobbin winding button:
Press this button to wind the bobbin.
Stitch width adjusting button:
Press this button to alter the stitch width.
Stitch length adjusting button:
Press this button to alter the stitch length.
Editing button:
Press this button to edit the programmed patterns.
In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the left.
Help button:
Press this button to view alternative applications of certain stitches.
In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the right.
LCD contrast adjusting dial:
Turn this dial to adjust contrast of the LCD Screen.
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12 Pattern selection buttons
Press these buttons to select the desired pattern. In
the direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns number
01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the
corresponding button.
In other modes, enter the two-digit pattern number
with the numeral buttons.
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Auto thread cutter button:
Press this button after the last memorized pattern and the machine will automatically
trim the threads when sewing is finished.
Clear button:
Press this button to delete a pattern from programmed pattern combination. Pressing
this button after sewing or pressing and holding for a few seconds will delete entire
pattern combination and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected
mode.
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Turnover memory button:
Press this button to memorize a pattern in mirror image. In the monogram mode,
pressing this button will reduce the letter to 2/3 of the original size.
Memory button:
Press this button to memorize the desired patterns. Up to 50 patterns can be
memorized.
Locking stitch button:
Press this button after memorizing the last pattern and the machine will sew the
pattern combination and lock the stitch off then stop automatically when sewing is
finished.
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4") higher
than the normal up position by exerting more pressure
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when lifting the presser foot lifter. This allows for easy
removal of the presser foot and helps you to place thick
fabrics under it.
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NOTE:
If you start the machine with the presser foot up, the
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LCD screen will advise you to lower the foot.
Lower the foot then restart the machine.
1 Presser Foot Lifter
2 Presser Foot
3 Up Position
4 Extra Lift
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Attaching the Knee Lifter
The Knee Lifter is extremely helpful when sewing
applique, patchwork and quilting since it allows you to
handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser
foot.
Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the
knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
1 Knee Lifter
2 Ribs
3 Notches
Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower
the presser foot.
NOTE:
Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing, otherwise the
fabric will not be fed smoothly.
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Changing the Presser Foot
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.
Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrong
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foot can cause the needle to break.
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To snap off:
Raise the needle and presser foot.
Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the
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foot will drop.
1 Red Button
2 Foot Holder
3Presser Foot
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.
Each foot is marked with a letter for identification.
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5 Pin
6 Identification Letter
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder
WARNING:
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Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching
the foot holder.
To detach:
Raise the presser bar and turn the thumbscrew
counterclockwise to remove the foot holder.
1 Thumbscrew
2 Foot holder
To attach:
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in
the presser bar and insert the thumbscrew through the
hole.
Tighten the thumbscrew by turning it clockwise.
3 Presser Bar
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Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses
1 Zigzag foot A:
This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various
stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is
designed to achieve firm and neat seam results.
2 Overedge foot C:
This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on the
foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the raw edge
of fabrics.
3 Rolled hem foot D:
This special foot is for sewing a rolled hem. The curl of the
foot helps to form a hem at a constant width.
4 Zipper foot E:
This foot is for sewing zippers. The zipper teeth are guided
through the grooves on the bottom of the foot.
5 Satin stitch foot F:
This clear plastic foot is ideal for satin stitches and
decorative stitches. The center groove on the bottom of the
foot ensures smooth feeding of dense stitches.
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6 Craft foot F-2:
This is an open toe satin stitch foot for patchwork and
appliqué.
7 Blind hem foot G:
This foot is specially designed for blind hemming. The
guide on the foot helps feed the fabric and sew a straight
and nearly invisible blind-hem.
8 Cording foot:
This foot is specially designed to hold one or three strands
of cording to create braiding.
9 Overcasting Foot M:
This foot is specially designed to simulate professional
style overlocking. The wires on the foot effectively prevent
the fabric edge from puckering or rolling.
10 1/4” seam foot O:
This foot is useful for patchwork piecing. The guide on the
foot maintains an exact 1/4” (0.7 cm) seam allowance.
11 Basting/darning foot P-2:
This is a special foot for basting. It holds the fabric while
taking a stitch, synchronizing with the needle bar
movement. This foot can also be used for freemotion
embroidery or quilting.
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12 Automatic buttonhole foot R:
This foot is for buttonholes and for darning. Place a button
in the button holder on the rear of the foot. This
automatically sets the buttonhole size.
13 Even feed foot:
This is a special attachment for hard-to- feed materials.
This foot effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and
puckering. It is great for quilting and matching plaids.
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Winding the Bobbin
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Removing the bobbin
Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right,
and remove the hook cover plate.
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Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
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1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button
2 Hook Cover Plate
3 Bobbin
NOTES:
Avoid using a bobbin when it begins to empty since it
may cause thread bunching.
Always use the correct bobbin. Using a wrong bobbin
may cause malfunctions.
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Setting the spool of thread
Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the
thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the
spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of
thread.
1 Spool of Thread
2 Spool Pin
3 Spool Holder
NOTES:
Avoid using a paper spool when it begins to empty
since it will not unwind smoothly. It may cause the
thread to bunch or slip when using the auto thread
cutter.
Use the large spool holder for ordinary spools, while
the small spool holder for small spools.
4 Small Spool
5 Small Spool Holder
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Winding the bobbin
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1 Pass the thread through the guide on the thread
guide post from behind.
1 Thread Guide Post
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2 Pass the thread under the bobbin winding
tension disk.
2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk
3 Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the
inside to the outside.
3 Bobbin Winder Spindle
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4 Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left.
4 Bobbin Winder Stopper
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5 6 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and
press the bobbin winding button.
Press the bobbin winding button again to stop
the bobbin when it has made several turns, and
cut the thread close to the hole in the bobbin.
5 Bobbin Winding Button
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7 Press the bobbin winding button again. When
the bobbin is fully wound, the machine will stop
automatically.
Return the bobbin winder stopper to its original
position, and cut the thread.
NOTE:
The Memory Craft 6500 has an exclusive motor for
bobbin winding, which allows you to wind the bobbin
while stitching.
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Inserting the bobbin
1Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the
thread running off counterclockwise.
1 Thread
2 Bobbin Holder
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2 Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front
of the bobbin holder.
(A)
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(B)
3Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the
tension spring blades.
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4Continue to draw the thread lightly until the
thread slips into side notch (B). The bobbin
should turn counterclockwise when pulling the
bobbin thread. If not, reverse the bobbin and
re-thread.
(B)
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5 Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear.
Refer to the threading chart shown on the hook
cover plate.
Reattach the hook cover plate.
3 Threading Chart
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Threading the Machine
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Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needle
button twice to raise the needle to its highest position.
1 Pass the thread through the guide on the thread
guide bar from behind.
1 Thread Guide Bar
2 Pass the thread through the right thread guide.
2 Right Thread Guide
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3 Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown
and slip it under the thread guide plate.
3 Thread Guide Plate
4 Draw the thread toward you and pass it into
the left thread guide. Draw the thread along the
right channel.
4 Left Thread Guide
NOTE:
Be sure to use the spool holder to secure the spool in
place.
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Threading the Machine (continued)
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5Draw the thread down and around the tension
dial from the right to the left. Pull the thread up
to insert it between the tension disks and under
the loop of the check spring.
Be sure that the thread is coming out from
notch of the disk.
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6 Notch
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6Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever
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and down into its eye from the right to the left,
while holding the thread at the spool.
7 Eye of the Thread Take-up Lever
7Draw the thread down through the lower thread
guide from the right.
8 Lower Thread Guide
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8 Slip the thread behind the needle bar thread
guide on the left.
9Needle Bar Thread Guide
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9 Thread the needle from front to back by hand or
use the automatic needle threader.
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Automatic Needle Threader
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1Raise the needle to its highest position by
pressing the up/down needle button twice.
2Turn the power switch off.
3 Lower the presser foot.
1 Up/Down Needle Button
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4 Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will
go. The hook comes out through the needle eye
from behind.
2 Needle Threader Knob
3 Hook
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5 Draw the thread down around the threader guide
and under the hook.
4 Threader Guide
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6Release the threader knob slowly while holding
the thread end with your hand. A loop of the
thread is pulled up through the needle eye.
5 Loop of Thread
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7 Remove the loop from the threader and pull out
the thread end from the needle eye.
NOTES:
The automatic threader works well with the threads
#50-100 and needles #11-16, including the blue tipped
needle.
The automatic needle threader cannot be used for
threading the twin needle.
If the hook fails to pull a loop of the thread, check the
needle and its setting.
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Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread
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1Raise the Presser Foot Lifter.
Hold the needle thread with your finger and press
the up/down needle button twice to pick up the
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bobbin thread.
1 Needle Thread
2 Needle Up/Down Button
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2 Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of
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the bobbin thread.
3 Bobbin Thread
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3 Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under
the presser foot.
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Changing Needles
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Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle
button and lower the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.
1Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
1 Needle Clamp Screw
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2 Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the
flat side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp,
push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the
needle clamp screw firmly.
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2 Stopper Pin
3Flat Side
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent.
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Never use a blunt needle.
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Thread and Needle Chart
WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
Medium
FABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot
Leather Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle.
TYPE of NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Blue Tipped Needle
Universal
Blue Tipped Needle
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
Heavy
Very Heavy
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish
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Denim Needle
Universal
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Topstitching Needle
16 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (110)
16 (100)
14 (90)
Balancing Thread Tension
1
3
2
5
5
4
5
6
7
3
2
1
8
0
9
6
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.
1 Needle Thread
2 Right Side of the Fabric
3Wrong Side of the Fabric
4 Bobbin Thread
Adjusting the tension
Tension adjustment may be needed depending on the
sewing materials, layers of fabric and other sewing
conditions.
Turn the tension control dial to set the desired number
at the setting mark.
Consult information on the LCD screen for the
recommended tension setting.
5 Setting Mark
6Tension Control Dial
7 Recommended Tension Setting
7
2
3
1
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.
4
2
3
1
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.
4
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Adjusting the Foot Pressure
1
0
1
2
3
2
The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular
sewing.
Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine
synthetics and elastic fabrics.
Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics.
1 Foot Pressure Dial
2 Setting mark
NOTE:
Do not reduce the foot pressure lower than “0”.
1
2
3
4
Dropping the Feed Dog
The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever
for sewing on buttons, freemotion embroidery etc.
Shift the drop feed lever to the right to lower the feed
dog.
Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will
return to the up position when starting the machine.
1 Drop Feed Lever
2 Down position
3 Up position
NOTE:
The feed dog should be in up position for normal
sewing. A message will show on the LCD screen
when starting the machine with the feed dog
dropped.
The machine will run with the feed dog dropped
when pattern 01, 02, 08, 09 (Mode 1), 25, 28, 53 or
57 to 60 (Mode 2) has been selected. The machine
will not sew with the feed dog dropped when other
patterns have been selected.
4 Message on the LCD screen
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7
6
4
1
2
3
5
Selecting the Sewing Mode
On the LCD screen, the mode number and the following
information are displayed:
1 Stitch Pattern
2 Recommended Thread Tension
3 Recommended Foot
4 Stitch Width
5 Stitch Length
6 Recommended Foot Pressure
7Single or Twin Needle Setting
The following 4 sewing modes are available:
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 1 (Direct):
The 10 most commonly used stitches can be selected
directly.
Mode 2 (Quilting):
The patterns for patchwork quilting are available.
Mode 3 (Utility):
The buttonholes, utility and decorative stitches are
available.
Mode 4
Mode 4 (Monogram):
Monogramming in Block and Script styles can be
programmed.
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