Be sure to read this document before using the machine.
We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1Always unplug the machine from the
electrical outlet immediately after using, when
cleaning, when making any user servicing
adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if
you are leaving the machine unattended.
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons.
2Always unplug the machine from the
electrical outlet when making any
adjustments mentioned in the instruction
manual:
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to
the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then
grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical
outlet. Do not pull on the cord.
• Plug the machine directly into the electrical
outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
• Always unplug your machine if the power is
cut.
3 Electrical Hazards:
• This machine should be connected to an AC
power source within the range indicated on
the rating label. Do not connect it to a DC
power source or inverter. If you are not sure
what kind of power source you have, contact a
qualified electrician.
• This machine is approved for use in the
country of purchase only.
4 Never operate this machine if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged,
or water is spilled on the unit. Return the
machine to the nearest authorized dealer or
service center for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• While the machine is stored or in use if you
notice anything unusual, such as an odor,
heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using
the machine and immediately unplug the
power cord.
• When transporting the machine, be sure to
carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by
any other part may damage the machine or
result in the machine falling, which could
cause injuries.
• When lifting the machine, be careful not to
make any sudden or careless movements,
otherwise you may injure your back or knees.
5 Always keep your work area clear:
• Never operate the machine with any air
openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings
of the machine and foot control free from the
build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Do not store objects on the foot controller.
• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine
directly into the electrical outlet.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products
are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
• Do not use the machine near a heat source,
such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine,
power cord or garment being sewn may ignite,
resulting in fire or an electric shock.
• Do not place this machine on an unstable surface,
such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the
machine may fall, resulting in injuries.
6 Special care is required when sewing:
• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do
not use bent or damaged needles.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
Special care is required around the machine
needle.
• Switch the machine to the symbol “O”
position to turn it off when making any
adjustments in the needle area.
• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle
plate, as it could cause the needle to break.
• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing,
and follow careful instruction when freehand
stitching so that you do not deflect the needle
and cause it to break.
1
7 This machine is not a toy:
• Your close attention is necessary when the
machine is used by or near children.
• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied
in should be kept out of the reach of children
or disposed of. Never allow children to play
with the bag due to the danger of suffocation.
• Do not use outdoors.
8 For a longer service life:
• When storing this machine, avoid direct
sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not
use or store the machine near a space heater,
iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean
the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring
powders can damage the case and machine,
and should never be used.
• Always consult the operation manual when
replacing or installing any assemblies, the
presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure
correct installation.
9 For repair or adjustment:
• If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is
damaged, it must be replaced by authorized
dealer.
• In the event a malfunction occurs or
adjustment is required, first follow the
troubleshooting table in the back of the
operation manual to inspect and adjust the
machine yourself. If the problem persists,
please consult your local authorized Brother
dealer.
Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
The contents of this manual and specifications of
this product are subject to change without notice.
For additional product information, visit our web
site at www.brother.com
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is intended for
household use.
FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES
EXCEPT CENELEC COUNTRIES
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
FOR USERS IN CENELEC
COUNTRIES
This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.
FOR USERS IN THE UK,
EIRE, MALTA AND
CYPRUS ONLY
IMPORTANT
• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a
fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e.
carrying the mark, rating as marked on
plug.
• Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs
with the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable
for the plug supplied with this equipment, you
should contact your authorized dealer to
obtain the correct lead.
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Note
Memo
a Black button
1KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
ACCESSORIES
Included accessories
After opening the box, check that the following
accessories are included. If any item is missing or
damaged, contact your dealer.
(For U.S.A. only)
● Foot controller: Model T
This foot controller can be used on the machine
with product code 888-E30/E31/E37/E38/V61/V63/
V65/V67. The product code is mentioned on the
machine rating plate.
● The screw of the presser foot holder is available
through your authorized dealer. (Part code:
132730-122)
● The included accessories vary depending on the
machine model.
(on machine)
17 Spool cap (small)130013-124
18 Extra spool pinXE2241-001
Foot controller
19
Part Code
Americas
SA156
XD0501-121 (EU area)
XC8816-071 (Other areas)
Others
SFB:
XA5539-151
XD0360-021
XE1372-001
● About zigzag foot “J”;
Press the black button on the left side of the foot
when it is difficult for thick seams to be fed, for
example, at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics.
(page 27)
10.
75/11 1 needle
90/14 1 needle
100/16 1 needle
11.12.
13.14.15.
16.17.18.
19.
4
90/14 1 needle
Optional accessories
The following are available as optional accessories to
be purchased separately. Depending on the model you
purchased, the following accessory may be included
with your machine.
1.2.3.
4.5.
Note
No.Part Name
1 Walking FootSA140
2 Quilting FootSA129
3 1/4-Inch Quilting FootSA125
4 Quilting guideSA132
5 Eyelet punchXZ5051-001
Americas
Part Code
Others
F033N:
XG6623-001
F005N:
XC1948-052
F001N:
XC1944-052
F016N:
XC2215-052
Accessory compartment
The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the
flat bed attachment. Slide the flat bed attachment to the
left to open it.
a Flat bed attachment
b Storage compartment
● Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the
bag inside the compartment. If the accessories are
not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or
damaged.
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS
AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The illustrations in this operation manual may differ
from the actual machine.
The main parts
1
a Bobbin winder (page 10)
b Upper tension-control dial (page 26)
c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc
(page 10)
d Thread take-up lever (page 16)
e Thread cutter (page 26)
f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 5
and 28)
g Operation buttons (page 6)
h Operation panel (page 6)
i Spool pin (page 7, 10 and 15)
j Handwheel
This is used to manually raise and lower the needle.
k Air vent
This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate.
Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is
being used.
l Main power and sewing light switch (page 8)
m Jack/socket connector (page 8)
n Foot controller (page 8)
o Foot controller jack/socket (page 8)
p Feed dog position lever (page 35 and 41)
q Presser foot lever (page 15)
r Thread guide (page 11 and 16)
s Thread guide cover (page 11 and 16)
t Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting
the machine.
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78
Needle and presser foot section
a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle
threader) (page 17)
b Buttonhole lever (page 34 and 42)
c Presser foot holder
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
d Presser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot
holder in place.
e Presser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric
as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser
foot for the selected stitching.
f Needle plate cover release
Use when removing the needle plate cover.
g Needle plate cover
h Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick-set
bobbin)
You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.
j Bobbin cover
k Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight
seams.
l Needle bar thread guide (page 16)
m Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot.
n Needle clamp screw
Operation buttons
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing
machine model.
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew
reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the
button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. For
details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 26).
■ Buttons provided on some models
b Start/stop button
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing
while the button is depressed. When sewing is stopped,
the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to
“Starting to sew” (page 25).
c Needle position button
Press this button to raise or lower the needle.
d Sewing speed controller
Slide this controller to adjust the sewing speed.
Operation panel
The operation panel allows you to select a stitch and
specify how the stitch will be sewn. The operation
panel differs depending on the sewing machine model.
a LCD (liquid crystal display)
The number of the selected stitch (
type to be used (
stitch width (mm) (
b Stitch selection keys (page 24)
Select the number for the stitch that you wish to use.
c Stitch length adjustment key
Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch length; press the “+”
side to increase the stitch length.
d Stitch width adjustment key
Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch width; press the “+”
side to increase the stitch width.
■
Keys and indicators provided on some models
2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the
4) are displayed here.
1), the presser foot
a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button
6
56
e Utility stitch key (page 24)
a Hole
b Tab
f Utility stitch indicator
This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is pressed.
g Character stitch key (page 46)
Press this key to sew character stitches.
h Character stitch indicator
This indicator lights up when the character stitch key is
pressed.
Spool pin
As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with your
finger to raise the spool pin.
CAUTION
● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,
otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
■ Installing the spool pin
Insert the tab on the spool pin into the hole.
a
1
Push the spool pin down until it locks into place.
b
■ Storing the spool cap
The included spool cap (large, medium, small) can
be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as shown
in the illustration.
■ Storing the spool pin
When placing the cover on the sewing machine or if
the spool pin will not be used, return the spool pin
to its storage position.
Press until it clicks.
USING YOUR SEWING
MACHINE
Power supply precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions
concerning the power supply.
WARNING
● Use only regular household electricity for the
power source. Using other power sources may
result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the
machine.
● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are
firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the
power supply jack on the machine.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.
● Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an
electrical outlet that is in poor condition.
● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in
the following circumstances:
• When you are away from the machine
• After using the machine
• When the power fails during use
• When the machine does not operate
correctly due to a bad connection or a
disconnection
• During electrical storms
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Note
1
2
Slower
Faster
CAUTION
● Use only the power cord included with this
machine.
● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug
adapters with many other appliances plugged in
to them. Fire or electric shock may result.
● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric
shock may result.
●
When unplugging the machine, always turn off the
main power first. Always grasp the plug to remove
it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage
the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock.
● Do not allow the power cord to be cut,
damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled,
twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects
on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat.
These things may damage the cord and cause
fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is
damaged, take the machine to your authorized
dealer for repairs before continuing use.
●
Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be
used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire
may result.
Power supply
Insert the plug into a wall outlet.
a
● If a power outage occurs while the sewing
machine is being operated, turn off the sewing
machine and unplug the power supply cord.
When restarting the sewing machine, follow the
necessary procedure to correctly operate the
machine.
(For U.S.A. only)
● This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug
in any way.
Foot controller
Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket.
a Main power switch
b Jack/socket connector
Set the main power switch to “I”.
b
The sewing lamp comes on when the machine
is turned on.
To turn off the machine, set the main power
c
switch to “
The sewing lamp goes off when the machine
is turned off.
”.
a Foot controller jack/socket
CAUTION
● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to
turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent
the machine from accidentally being started.
Depress the foot controller to start sewing, and adjust
the sewing speed by changing the pressing force.
You should make sure that nothing is placed on the
foot controller when the machine is not in use.
CAUTION
● Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build
up on the foot controller. Doing so could cause
a fire or an electric shock.
8
Note
● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/
Memo
Memo
Memo
stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for
models equipped with the start/stop button).
Sewing speed controller
(for models equipped with
the start/stop button)
Slide the sewing speed controller to select the
a
desired sewing speed.
a Sewing speed controller
• The speed set using the sewing speed
controller is the foot controller’s maximum
sewing speed.
Changing the initial needle
position
Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is
automatically selected when the sewing machine is
turned on. The initial needle position can be changed
to the straight stitch (center needle position).
Turn off the sewing machine.
a
Hold down the “+” side of (b) and turn on
b
the sewing machine.
After turning on the sewing machine, release the
c
“+” side of (
The initial needle position changes to the
center needle position.
b).
1
Changing the needle stop position
Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in the
fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead, the machine can be set
to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped.
Turn off the sewing machine.
a
Hold down the “–” side of (a) and turn on the
b
sewing machine.
After turning on the sewing machine, release the
c
“–” side of (
The needle stop position changes to the raised
position.
• Perform the same operation to change the
needle stop position to the lowered position.
a).
● The specified initial needle position is maintained
even after the machine is turned off.
● Perform the same operation to change the initial
needle position to the left needle position.
Cancelling the operation beep
(for models equipped with the
operation beep)
When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to
beep each time a key is pressed. This setting can be
changed so that the machine does not beep.
Turn off the sewing machine.
a
Hold down the “–” side of (c) and turn on
b
the sewing machine.
After turning on the sewing machine, release the
c
“-” side of (c).
The machine is now set so that it will not
beep.
● Perform the same operation to change the setting
so that machine beeps.
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Memo
a Bobbin-winding thread guide
b Bobbin winder shaft
c Bobbin
Actual size
This modelOther models
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch)
a
c
b
a Spool cap (small)
b Spool
(cross-wound thread)
c Space
THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the bobbin
This section describes how to wind the thread onto the
bobbin.
• For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 12.
CAUTION
● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB:
XA5539-151) that have been designed for this
sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause
damage to the machine.
● We designed the bobbin that comes with this
machine. If you use bobbins from other models,
the machine will not work properly. Only use
the bobbin that comes with this machine or
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,
SFB: XA5539-151).
CAUTION
● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,
otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
● Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the
bobbin. The thread may become tangled if the
bobbin winder is used without raising the spool
pin.
Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin,
b
and then slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
• The thread should be unwound from the
bottom to the front.
CAUTION
● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned
correctly, the thread may become tangled
around the spool pin or the machine may be
damaged.
● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing
you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size
of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small
for the spool being used, the thread may catch
on the slit in the spool or the machine may be
damaged.
Press down on the spool pin lever to swing up
a
the spool pin. Then remove the spool cap.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
10
● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use
the small spool cap, and leave a small space
between the cap and the spool.
Pass the thread as illustrated bellow.
Note
Note
c
● Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as
possible into the pretension disk, otherwise the
bobbin may not be wound cleanly.
a Thread guide
b Thread guide cover
Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and
d
slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn
the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring
on the shaft slides into the notch in the bobbin.
• Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches)
of thread from the hole on the bobbin.
a Spring on the shaft
b Notch
c 7-10 cm (3 to 4 inches)
CAUTION
● Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the
thread straight up. If the thread is too short, not
pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may
occur when the thread is wound around the
bobbin.
Turn on the sewing machine.
e
While holding the end of the thread, gently
f
press the foot controller or press (start/stop
button) (for models equipped with the start/stop
button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a
few times. Then stop the machine and trim the
excess thread.
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c Bobbin-winding thread guide
Make sure that the thread passes under the
pretension disk.
d Hook
e Pretension disk
f Pull it in as far as possible.
● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the
foot controller, connect the foot controller before
turning on the machine.
● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/
stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for
models equipped with the start/stop button).
a 1 cm (3/8 inch)
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Memo
a Sewing speed
controller
a Sewing speed
controller
CAUTION
●
Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If
you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin
is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle
around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to
g
set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with
the sewing speed controller.)
Press the foot controller or press (start/stop
h
button) (for models equipped with the start/stop
button) to start.
■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin
winding system
Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so
a
that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in
the bobbin. Then slide the shaft to the right.
a Notch
b Spring
Follow steps a through c of the procedure in
b
“Winding the bobbin” to pass the thread around
the pretension disk (page 10).
Wind the free end of the thread clockwise around
c
the bobbin five or six times.
When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning
i
slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or
press (start/stop button) (for models
equipped with the start/stop button).
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to
j
the left and remove the bobbin.
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its
k
original position (for models equipped with the
sewing speed controller).
● When the sewing machine is started or the
handwheel is turned after winding the thread
around the bobbin, the machine will make a
clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
● The needle bar does not move when you slide the
bobbin winding shaft to the right.
CAUTION
●
Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the
thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.
Pull the thread to the right and pass it through
d
the slit in the bobbin winder seat.
a Slit (with built-in cutter)
The thread is cut to a suitable length.
CAUTION
● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the
bobbin is wound without cutting the thread
using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin
winder seat, the thread may become tangled in
the bobbin or the needle may bend or break
when the bobbin thread starts to run out.
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to
e
set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with
the sewing speed controller).
12
a Wound evenly
b Wound poorly
Turn on the sewing machine.
Note
Memo
Memo
12
a Cover
b Slide button
f
Press the foot controller or press (start/stop
g
button) (for models equipped with the start/stop
button) to start.
● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the
foot controller, connect the foot controller before
turning on the machine.
● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/
stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for
models equipped with the start/stop button).
When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take
h
your foot off the foot controller or press
(start/stop button) (for models equipped with
the start/stop button).
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to
i
the left, and then remove the bobbin from the
shaft.
CAUTION
● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the
thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle
and resulting in injury.
1
a Wound evenly
b Wound poorly
● Make sure you turn the power off while
threading the machine. If you accidentally step
on the foot controller and the machine starts to
sew, you could be injured.
● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is
indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be
sure to thread the machine as indicated.
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its
j
original position (for models equipped with the
sewing speed controller).
● When the sewing machine is started or the
handwheel is turned after winding the thread
around the bobbin, the machine will make a
clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
● The needle bar does not move when you slide the
bobbin winding shaft to the right.
Lower threading
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 14.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
a
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or
press (needle position button) (for models
equipped with the needle position button), and
raise the presser foot lever.
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Slide the button and open the cover.
c
Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the
d
direction shown by the arrow.
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Memo
Note
12
a Cover
b Slide button
a Slit
b Cutter
CAUTION
● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls
in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the
wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to
be incorrect or break the needle.
Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin
e
down with your finger, and then pass the thread
through the slit, as shown.
• If the thread is not correctly inserted, it may
cause incorrect thread tension (page 26).
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Slide the button and open the cover.
c
Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the
d
direction shown by the arrow.
CAUTION
●
Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right
direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may
cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.
Replace the bobbin cover.
f
• Replace the cover so that the end of the thread
comes out from the left side of the cover (as
shown by the line in the diagram).
■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is
indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be
sure to thread the machine as indicated.
While lightly holding down the bobbin, guide
e
the thread through the slit (
• At this time, check that the bobbin easily
rotates counterclockwise.
Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with
the cutter (
● If the thread is not correctly inserted through the
tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may
cause incorrect thread tension (page 26).
c).
a and b).
a
14
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or
press (needle position button) (for models
equipped with the needle position button), and
raise the presser foot lever.
a Tension-adjusting spring
Replace the bobbin cover.
Memo
or
f
● You can begin sewing immediately without
drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw
up the bobbin thread before you start to sew,
follow to the procedure in “Drawing up the lower
thread” (page 18).
Upper threading
Set the upper thread and thread the needle.
• For details on the needle threader, see page 17.
a Spool pin
b Mark on the handwheel
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
c
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
on the wheel points up, or press (needle
position button) (for models equipped with the
needle position button) once or twice to raise
the needle.
a Markb Needle position button
• If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing
machine can not be threaded. Be sure to turn
the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel
points up before threading the sewing
machine.
Press down on the spool pin lever to swing up
d
the spool pin. Then remove the spool cap.
1
CAUTION
● When threading the upper thread, carefully
follow the instructions. If the upper threading is
not correct, the thread may become tangled or
the needle may bend or break.
● Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.
● Use the needle and the thread in the correct
combination. For details on the correct
combination of needles and threads, refer to
“Needle types and their uses” (page 19).
Turn on the sewing machine.
a
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot
b
lever.
a Presser foot lever
CAUTION
● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine
cannot be threaded correctly.
a Spool pin
b Spool cap
CAUTION
● Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,
otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
● Be sure to raise the spool pin before use. If the
spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set
incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool
pin and cause the needle to break.
Fully insert the spool for the upper thread onto
e
the spool pin.
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
• The thread should be unwound from the
bottom to the front.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Memo
Memo
a
c
b
a Spool cap (small)
b Spool
(cross-wound thread)
c Space
CAUTION
● If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned
correctly, the thread may become tangled around
the spool pin or the needle may break.
● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to
choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool
being used. If the spool cap is too small for the
spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in
the spool or the needle may break.
● When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use
the small spool cap, and leave a small space
between the cap and the spool.
Feed the upper thread as illustrated below.
g
Make sure to guide the thread through the
h
thread take-up lever from right to left.
Pass the thread as illustrated below.
f
a Thread guide
a Thread take-up lever
● If the needle is not raised, the thread take-up lever
cannot be threaded. Be sure to press the needle
position button to raise the needle before
threading the thread take-up lever.
Put the thread behind the needle bar thread
i
guide.
a Needle bar thread guide
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b Thread guide cover
Turn off the sewing machine.
Note
a 5 cm (2 inches)
a Needle holder
b Needle threader
lever
c Guide
j
CAUTION
● Make sure you turn the power off while
threading the machine without using the needle
threader (for models equipped with the needle
threader). If you accidentally step on the foot
controller and the machine starts to sew, you
could be injured.
Thread the needle from front to back and pull
k
out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread.
● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper
thread cannot be wrapped around the thread takeup lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever
and the thread take-up lever before you feed the
upper thread.
● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause
sewing problems.
While lowering the needle threader lever, hook
c
the thread onto the guide.
Fully lower the needle threader lever.
d
The hook passes through the eye of the
needle, and catch the thread.
1
■ Using the needle threader (for models
equipped with the needle threader)
CAUTION
● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11
through 100/16 home sewing machine needle.
However, the needle threader cannot be used
with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle.
When using special thread such as transparent
nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle
threader cannot be used.
● Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or thicker
cannot be used with the needle threader.
● The needle threader cannot be used with the
wing needle or the twin needle.
● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to
“Upper threading” (page 15).
Follow steps a through j of the procedure in
a
“Upper threading”.
Lower the presser foot lever.
b
a Hook
b Thread
Release the needle threader lever. Then pull the
e
loop of the thread.
a Loop of thread
CAUTION
● Be careful not to pull on the thread with force
or it may bend the needle.
● If the thread does not pass through the eye of
the needle, start from step
c again.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Note
a 5 cm (2 inches)
or
a Upper thread
b Lower thread
a Upper thread
b Lower thread
Raise the presser foot lever.
f
a Presser foot lever
Pass the end of the thread as illustrated bellow.
g
● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause
sewing problems.
Drawing up the lower thread
Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.
a
Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower
c
thread.
Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both threads
d
and pull them toward the back of the machine
under the presser foot.
■ For models equipped with the quick-set
bobbin
You can begin sewing immediately without drawing
up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or
darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so
that some thread will be left over. Before you draw
up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in.
a Upper thread
While holding the end of the upper thread, raise
b
the needle either by turning the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
on the wheel points up or by pressing
(needle position button) (for models equipped
with the needle position button) once or twice.
a Markb Needle position button
Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of
a
the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it.
• The bobbin cover should still be removed.
Draw up the lower thread as described in steps
b
1 to 4.
Replace the bobbin cover.
c
REPLACING THE NEEDLE
This section provides information on sewing machine
needles.
Needle precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions
concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to
observe these precautions is extremely dangerous.
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Note
Memo
CAUTION
1
2
a Flat side
b Needle type marking
3
4
c Flat surface
d Even
3
5
e Not even
● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of
any other needle may bend the needle or
damage the machine.
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily
break, possibly resulting in injury.
Needle types and their uses
The sewing machine needle that should be used
depends on the fabric and thread thickness.
Fabric Type/
Application
Broadcloth
Medium
weight
fabrics
Thin
fabrics
Thick
fabrics
Stretch
fabrics
Easily frayed fabrics
For top-stitching
Taffeta
Flannel,
Gabardine
Lawn
Georgette
Challis,
Satin
Denim
Corduroy
Tweed
Jersey
Tricot
Thread
TypeSize
Cotton
thread
Synthetic
thread
Silk
thread
Cotton
thread
Synthetic
thread
Silk
thread
Cotton
thread
Synthetic
thread
Silk
thread
Thread
for knits
Cotton
thread
Synthetic
thread
Silk
thread
Synthetic
thread
Silk
thread
Size of Needle
60–90
75/11–90/14
50
60–90
65/9–75/11
50
30100/16
50
50–60
50–60
50–90
50
30100/16
50–6075/11–90/14
90/14–100/16
Ball point
needle
75/11–90/14
(gold colored)
65/9–90/14
■ Ball point needle
Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch
fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily
occur.
Use the ball point needle for best results when
sewing patterns using monogramming foot “N”.
■ Transparent nylon thread
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the
fabric or thread.
CAUTION
● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle
combinations are shown in the table on the this
page. If the combination of the fabric, thread
and needle is not correct, particularly when
sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin
needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may
bend or break. In addition, the stitching may be
uneven or puckered or there may be skipped
stitches.
Checking the needle
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous
since the needle may break while the machine is being
operated.
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance
between the needle and the flat surface is even.
1
● Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower. It may
cause malfunctions.
● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the
thread; and the larger the needle number, the
thicker the needle.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Note
or
a Presser foot lever
Replacing the needle
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
a
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
on the wheel points up. (With models equipped
with (needle position button), raise the
needle by pressing once or twice.)
● If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much,
the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may
fall off. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp
screw too much.
• Do not apply strong force when loosening or
tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise
certain parts of the sewing machine may be
damaged.
a Markb Needle position button
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
CAUTION
● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off
the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may
occur if the foot controller or the start/stop
button is accidentally pressed and the machine
starts sewing.
Lower the presser foot lever.
c
CAUTION
● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or
paper under the presser foot to prevent the
needle from falling into the hole in the needle
plate.
With the flat side of the needle toward the rear
e
of the machine, insert the needle until it touches
the needle stopper.
a Needle stopper
Tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it
f
clockwise.
Install the twin needle in the same way.
d
20
Remove the needle by turning the needle clamp
screw counterclockwise.
a Disc-shaped screwdriver
b Needle clamp screw
CAUTION
● Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the
needle stopper and securely tighten the needle
clamp screw with the disc-shaped screwdriver,
otherwise the needle may break or damage may
result.
Memo
Note
Sewing with the twin needle
a Needle bar thread guide
You can sew with this needle and two top threads. You
can use the same color or two different colors of thread
for making decorative stitches.
a Twin needleb Extra spool pin
Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the
d
bobbin winder shaft.
a Bobbin winder shaft
b Extra spool pin
c Thread spool
1
CAUTION
● Use only twin needles that have been made for
this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other
needles could break, and damage the machine.
● Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could
break and injure you.
● You can not use the needle threader to thread
the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle
by hand, from front to back. Using the needle
threader may damage the machine.
● When using the twin needle, be sure to select an
appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may
break or the machine may be damaged.
● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or
less, otherwise the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
Install the twin needle.
a
• For details on installing a needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 20).
Thread the upper thread for the left needle.
b
• For details, refer to steps
“Upper threading” (page 15).
Manually thread the left needle with the upper
c
thread.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle
from the front to the back.
a through i of
Install the thread spool and thread the upper
e
thread.
● When setting the thread spool, set it so that the
thread winds off from the front of the spool.
Thread the upper thread for the right needle in
f
the same way as the left needle.
Without passing the thread through the needle
g
bar thread guide, manually thread the right
needle.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle
from the front to the back.
Attach zigzag foot “J”. (Refer to page 22.)
h
Models equipped with a needle threader
● You cannot use the needle threader to thread the
twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by
hand, from front to back. Using the needle
threader may damage the machine.
CAUTION
● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach
zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break
or the machine may be damaged.
Turn on the sewing machine.
i
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Note
or
Select a stitch.
j
• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to
“Selecting a stitch” (page 24).
• For details on the stitches that can be sewn
with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH
SETTINGS” (page 50).
CAUTION
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and
check that the needle does not touch the presser
foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the
needle may bend or break.
Start sewing.
k
For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to
sew” (page 25).
Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to
each other.
REPLACING THE PRESSER
FOOT
CAUTION
● Always turn off the power before you change
the presser foot. If you leave the power on and
step on the controller, the machine will start
and you may be injured.
● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch
pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong
presser foot, the needle may strike the presser
foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
● Only use presser feet that have been designed to
be used with this machine. Using other any
presser feet may cause an accident or injury.
Replacing the presser foot
Replace the presser foot as described below.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
a
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
on the wheel points up. (With models equipped
with (needle position button), raise the
needle by pressing once or twice.)
● When using the twin needle, the stitches may
become bunched together, depending on the types
of thread and fabric that are used. If this occurs,
increase the stitch length. For details on adjusting
the stitch length, refer to “Adjusting the stitch
length and width” (page 24).
CAUTION
● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to
raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise
the presser foot lever and turn the fabric.
Otherwise the needle may break or the machine
may be damaged.
● Do not try turning the fabric with the twin
needle left down in the fabric, otherwise the
needle may break or the machine may be
damaged.
a Markb Needle position button
If the sewing machine has been turned on, turn
b
it off.
CAUTION
● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to
turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries
may occur if the foot controller or the start/stop
button is accidentally pressed and the machine
starts sewing.
Raise the presser foot lever.
c
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Press the black button to release the presser
Note
Note
a Black button
a Presser foot holder
b Shank
c Pin
a Disc-shaped
screwdriver
b Presser foot holder
c Presser foot holder
screw
a Presser foot holder
b Presser bar
c Presser foot holder
screw
d
foot.
Place a different presser foot below the presser
e
foot holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned
with the shank in the holder.
Position the presser foot so the letter indicating
the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to be
read.
Removing the presser foot
holder
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the
sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that
does not use the presser foot holder, such as the
quilting foot. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to
remove the presser foot holder.
Remove the presser foot. (Refer to page 22.)
a
Loosen the presser foot holder screw.
b
■ Attaching the presser foot holder
Align the presser foot holder with the lower-left
a
side of the presser bar.
1
● The presser foot to be used with each stitch
appears in the LCD. To select a stitch, refer to
“Selecting a stitch” (page 24).
Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the
f
presser foot pin snaps into the shank.
a Presser foot lever
b Shank
c Pin
The presser foot is attached.
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the
g
presser foot is securely attached.
Holding the presser foot holder in place, tighten
b
the screw.
●
If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed,
the thread tension will be incorrect.
CAUTION
● Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot
holder screw, otherwise the presser foot holder
may fall off and the needle may strike it, causing
the needle to bend or break.
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SEWING BASICS
a Utility stitch key
b Utility stitch indicator
2SEWING BASICS
SEWING
Basic sewing operations are described below.
Before operating the sewing machine, read the
following precautions.
CAUTION
●
While the machine is in operation, pay special
attention to the needle location. In addition, keep
your hands away from all moving parts such as the
needle and handwheel, otherwise injuries may occur.
●
Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing,
otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break.
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily
break, possibly resulting in injuries.
●
Make sure that the needle does not strike basting
pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend.
General sewing procedure
Follow the basic procedures below to sew.
1 Turn on the machine.
Turn on the sewing machine.
For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Power
supply” (page 8).
Turn on the sewing machine.
a
(For models equipped with the character stitch key)
b
Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit. If it
is not lit, press the utility stitch key.
Press (stitch selection keys). The number
c
of the selected stitch is displayed.
a Designate the tens digit.
b Designate the ones digit.
The stitch is selected.
Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD.
d
2 Select the stitch.
Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn.
For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting a
stitch” (page 24).
3 Attach the presser foot.
Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.
For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to
“Replacing the presser foot” (page 22).
4 Start sewing.
Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, cut the threads.
For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 25).
Selecting a stitch
Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired stitch.
When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight
stitch ( left needle position) is selected.
24
a Presser foot type
• For details, refer to
(page 22)
.
“Replacing the presser foot”
Adjusting the stitch length and
width
■ [Example] Selecting stitch .
Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 04.
a
With on the right, select “4”, and with on
the left, select “0”.
Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch length
Note
or
a Presser foot lever
a 5 cm (2 inches)
or
b
adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch
length.
Raise the presser foot lever.
b
a Stitch length
b Stitch length adjustment key
c Short
d Long
Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch width
c
adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch
width.
a Stitch width
b Stitch width adjustment key
c Narrow
d Wide
● When the stitch length or stitch width is changed
from the standard setting, around or
disappears from the LCD.
CAUTION
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and
check that the needle does not touch the presser
foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the
needle may bend or break.
If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch
●
length. Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched
together may result in the needle bending or breaking.
Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass the thread
c
under the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2
inches) of thread toward the rear of the machine.
While holding the end of the thread and the fabric
d
with your left hand, turn the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) with your right hand to lower
the needle to the starting point of the stitching.
Lower the presser foot lever.
e
On models equipped with a sewing speed controller, slide
f
the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust
the sewing speed. Refer to “Sewing speed controller (for
models equipped with the start/stop button)” (page 9).
2
Starting to sew
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward
a
you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the
wheel points up. (With models equipped with
(needle position button), raise the needle by
pressing once or twice.)
a Markb Needle position button
a Sewing speed controller
Slowly press down on the foot controller. (With
g
models equipped with (start/stop button), if the
foot controller is not connected, press once.)
The machine starts sewing.
aStart/stop button
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Memo
Memo
Memo
Note
Memo
1
a Thread cutter
a Reverse stitching
b Reinforcement stitching
1
2
3
4
a Wrong side
b Surface
c Upper thread
d Lower thread
1
2
3
4
5
a Wrong side
b Surface
c Upper thread
d Lower thread
e Loops appear on
surface of fabric
4
3
5
Take your foot off the foot controller, or press
h
(start/stop button) once (if the machine was
started by pressing (start/stop button)) (for
models equipped with the start/stop button).
The machine stops sewing.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
i
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
on the wheel points up. (With models equipped
with (needle position button), raise the
needle by pressing once or twice.)
This procedure is not necessary if the needle stop
position has been set to the raised position
(page 9).
Raise the presser foot lever.
j
Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,
k
and then cut the threads by using the thread
cutter.
Thread tension
The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches. You
may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread.
● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap
of a fabric before you start to sew.
■ Correct tension
Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension
will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.
■ Upper tension is too tight
Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.
●
If the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper
thread may be too tight. In this case, refer to “Lower
threading” (page 13) and rethread the bobbin thread.
● When the foot controller is plugged in, start/stop
button cannot be used to start sewing (for models
equipped with the start/stop button).
When sewing is stopped, the needle remains
●
lowered (in the fabric). The machine can be set so
that the needle will stay up when sewing is stopped.
For details on setting the machine so that the
needles stay up when sewing is stopped, refer to
“Changing the needle stop position” (page 9).
■ Sewing reinforcement stitches
When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag
stitches that are secured with reverse stitching,
pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button)
sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of
each other.
● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches
are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For
details, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page 50).
Solution
Reduce the tension by turning the upper
tension-control dial to a lower number.
●
When you finish sewing, remove the bobbin cover and then
make sure that the thread is shown as below. If the thread is
not shown as below, the thread is not inserted through the
tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly. Reinsert
the thread correctly. For details, refer to page 13, 14.
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■ Upper tension is too loose
Note
1
2
3
4
5
a Wrong side
b Surface
c Upper thread
d Lower thread
e Loops appear on
wrong side of
fabric
4
3
5
a Sewing direction
Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
●
If the upper thread was incorrectly threaded, the upper
thread may be too loose. In this case, refer to “Upper
threading” (page 15) and rethread the upper thread.
Solution
Increase the tension by turning the upper
tension-control dial to a higher number.
USEFUL SEWING TIPS
Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are
described below. Refer to these tips when sewing your project.
Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing.
c
Sewing curves
Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing
direction to sew around the curve.
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch,
select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch.
Sewing thick fabrics
■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser
foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position.
■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does
not feed at the beginning of stitching
The fabric may not feed when thick seams are being
sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown
below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin.
2
Trial sewing
A trial piece of fabric should be sewn. Use a piece of fabric
and thread that are the same as those used for your project,
and check the thread tension and stitch length and width.
Changing the sewing direction
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the sewing machine.
a
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the needle
was raised, lower the needle either by turning the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or by
pressing (needle position button) once (for
models equipped with the needle position button).
CAUTION
●
When using the twin needle, be sure to raise the needle
before changing the sewing direction. If the fabric is turned
while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break.
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric.
b
Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
Raise the presser foot lever.
a
Align the beginning of stitching, and then position the fabric.
b
While holding zigzag foot “J” level, hold the
c
presser foot locking pin (black button on the left
side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot locking pin (black button)
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Note
Note
Release the presser foot locking pin (black button).
d
The presser foot remains level, allowing the
fabric to be fed.
• After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will
return to its original angle.
CAUTION
● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is
sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much
force, the needle may bend or break.
Sewing hook-and-loop fastener
CAUTION
● Use only the ungummed hook-and-loop fastener
which is for sewing. If the glue is attached to the
needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause
malfunction.
●
If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with the thin
needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend or break.
● Before start sewing, baste together the fabric and the
hook-and-loop fastener.
Make sure that the needle passes through the hook-and-loop
fastener by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into
the hook-and-loop fastener before sewing. And then, sew the
edge of the hook-and-loop fastener at a slow speed.
If the needle does not pass through the hook-and-loop
fastener, replace the needle with the needle for thick
fabrics (
page 19
).
a Stabilizer material or paper
Sewing stretch fabrics
First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew
without stretching the fabric.
a Basting
Stitching cylindrical pieces
Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical
pieces such as cuffs and pant legs, or hard-to-reach areas.
Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it.
a
a Flat bed attachment
With the flat bed attachment removed, free-
arm sewing is possible.
• When sewing cylindrical pieces, follow the next step.
a Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener
Sewing thin fabrics
When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become
misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this
occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under
the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When
you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.
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● When you are finished with free-arm sewing, install
the flat bed attachment back in its original position.
Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm,
b
and then sew from the top.
3UTILITY STITCHES
1
a Needle drop point
a Check that the needle does
not touch the presser foot.
OVERCASTING STITCHES
You can use the overcasting stitches to join together
seams and finish them in one operation. They are also
useful for sewing stretch materials.
Pattern No.
Stitch Name
Zigzag stitchJ04040404040404
3-point zig-
zag stitch
Overcasting
stitch
Pattern
Presser Foot
J05050505050505
G06060606060606
G07070707070707
J08080808080808
J0909-----
model
model
100 stitches
model
model
model
50 stitches
40 stitches
80/90 stitches
60/70 stitches
30 stitches
model
20 stitches
model
Using overcasting foot
Attach overcasting foot “G”.
a
Select stitch or .
b
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 24).
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric
c
against the guide of the presser foot, and then
lower the presser foot lever.
a Guide
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
d
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle
does not touch the presser foot.
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the
e
presser foot guide.
3
CAUTION
●
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing
the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the
foot controller or (start/stop button) is
accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Using zigzag foot
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
Select a stitch.
b
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 24).
Sew with the edge of the fabric.
c
a Needle drop point
CAUTION
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and
check that the needle does not touch the presser
foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the
needle may bend or break.
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UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
BASIC STITCHING
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.
Pattern No.
Stitch Name
Pattern
Presser Foot
model
model
100 stitches
model
model
model
50 stitches
80/90 stitches
60/70 stitches
40 stitches
30 stitches
model
20 stitches
With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the
triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be
adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch width
adjustment key moves the needle to the right;
pressing the “–” side of the stitch width adjustment
key moves the needle to the left.
model
LeftJ 00000000000000
Straight
Center
Triple stretch
stitch
J 01010101010101
J 02020202020202
CAUTION
● Be sure to turn off the main power before
replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries
may occur if the foot controller or (start/
stop button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
Basic stitching
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select a stitch.
c
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 24).
Lower the needle into the fabric at the
d
beginning of the stitching.
a Stitch width
b Stitch width adjustment key
c Left needle position
d Right needle position
BLIND HEM STITCHING
You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a
project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch
showing.
Pattern No.
Stitch Name
Blind hem
stitch
Pattern
Presser Foot
R 10100909090909
R 11111010101010
model
model
100 stitches
model
model
model
50 stitches
80/90 stitches
60/70 stitches
40 stitches
30 stitches
model
CAUTION
● Be sure to turn off the main power before
replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries
may occur if the foot controller or (start/
stop button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
20 stitches
model
Start sewing.
e
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 25).
• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement
stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement
stitches” (page 26).
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.
f
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 25).
■ Changing the needle position
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● When selecting stitch or . Stitch numbers
“0”, “-1”, “-2” or “-3” may be displayed on the LCD
by pressing “-” side of the stitch width adjustment
key, then the needle drop point will be changed to
the left. Stitch numbers “0”, “1”, “2” or “3” may be
displayed on the LCD by pressing “+” side of the
stitch width adjustment key, then the needle drop
point will be changed to the right.
● When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to
slide onto the arm or the length is too short, the
fabric will not feed and desired results may not be
achieved.
Reverse the skirt or pants.
2
1
3
4
1
2
1
2
1
3
3
4
2
1
2
1
2
3
5
6
4
1
2
1
3
6
5
1
1
2
7
4
5
1
1
1
1
1
2
6
3
4
a Wrong side of fabric
b Fold of hem
c Guide
a
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Bottom side
Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the
b
hem, and press.
Unfold the edge of fabric, and position the
e
fabric with the wrong side facing up.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Desired edge of hem
e Basting point
f Basting
<Thick fabric>
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Desired edge of hem
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
<Seen from the side>
Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm
c
(3/16 inch) from the edge of the fabric, and then
baste it.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Desired edge of hem
e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
f Basting
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
<Seen from the side>
Fold back the fabric inside along the basting.
d
a Wrong side of fabric
b Right side of fabric
c Edge of fabric
d Desired edge of hem
e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
f Basting
g Basting point
<Normal fabric>
<Seen from the side>
Attach blind hem foot “R”.
f
Select a stitch.
g
Remove the flat bed attachment and make free-
h
arm sewing possible.
• For details on free-arm sewing, refer to
“Stitching cylindrical pieces” (page 28).
Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm,
i
make sure that the fabric feeds correctly, and
then start sewing.
a Arm
Position the fabric with the edge of the folded
j
hem against the guide of the presser foot, and
then lower the presser foot lever.
3
<Seen from the side>
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
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UTILITY STITCHES
a Needle drop point
a Thick fabric
b Normal fabric
Adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly
k
catches the fold of the hem.
When you change the needle drop point, raise
the needle, and then change the stitch width.
Stitch width
■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold,
adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly
catches the fold by pressing the “+” side of the stitch
width adjustment key.
<Thick fabric>
<Normal fabric>
a Wrong side of fabricb Right side of fabric
• For details on changing the stitch width, refer
to “Selecting a stitch” (page 24).
Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser
l
foot guide.
Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric
m
right side up.
a Wrong side of fabricb Right side of fabric
BUTTONHOLE SEWING
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on.
Pattern No.
<Normal fabric>
a Wrong side of fabricb Right side of fabric
■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold
If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust the
stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the
fold by pressing the “-” side of the stitch width
adjustment key.
<Thick fabric>
Stitch Name
Buttonhole
stitch
Pattern
model
Presser Foot
A 34342929252116
A 35353030262217
A 3636313127 - -
A 3737323228 - -
A3838-----
A 39393333292318
A 404034 - - - -
A 414135 - - - -
model
100 stitches
80/90 stitches
model
model
60/70 stitches
model
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
30 stitches
20 stitches
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Zigzag stitch
(for quilting)
J 464640 - - - -
CAUTION
A
A
a Presser foot scale
b Length of buttonhole
(Diameter + thickness of button)
c 5 mm (3/16 inch)
4
5
d 10 mm (3/8 inch)
e 15 mm (9/16 inch)
● Be sure to turn off the main power before
replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries
may occur if the foot controller or (start/
stop button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/
8 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button).
Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot
to the back, as shown below.
Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole
b
foot “A”, and then insert the button that will be
put through the buttonhole.
The size of the buttonhole is set.
■ If the button does not fit in the button guide
plate
Add together the diameter and thickness of the
button, and then set the button guide plate to
the calculated length. (The distance between
the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm
(3/16 inch).)
3
a Reinforcement stitching
■ Part names of the buttonhole foot “A”
a Button guide plate
b Presser foot scale
c Pin
d Marks on buttonhole foot
e 5 mm (3/16 inch)
Use chalk to mark the position and length of the
a
buttonhole on the fabric.
a Marks on fabric
b Buttonhole sewing
Example: For a button with a diameter of 15 mm (9/
16 inch) and a thickness of 10 mm (3/8 inch), the
button guide plate should be set to 25 mm (1 inch)
on the scale.
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
c
Select a stitch.
d
Pass the upper thread down through the hole in
e
the presser foot.
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UTILITY STITCHES
Note
Memo
A
1
2
2
a Seam ripper
b Pin
a Eyelet punch
Position the fabric with the front end of the
f
buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on
the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower
the presser foot lever.
a Mark on fabric
b Red marks on buttonhole foot
•
When lowering the presser foot, do not push in
the front of the presser foot, otherwise the
buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct size.
Raise the needle and the presser foot lever,
i
remove the fabric, and cut the thread.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
j
position.
Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole
k
stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut,
and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the
pin and open the buttonhole.
For keyhole buttonholes, use a commercial
eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end
of the buttonhole, and then use the seam ripper
to cut open the buttonhole.
a Do not reduce the gap.
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as
g
possible.
a Buttonhole lever
b Bracket
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the
bracket on the buttonhole foot.
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your
h
left hand, and then start sewing.
● If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does
not feed, sew with the coarser (longer) stitch.
Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
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• When using the eyelet punch, place thick
paper or some other protective sheet under the
fabric before punching the hole in the fabric.
CAUTION
● When opening the buttonhole with the seam
ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting
path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam
ripper slips. Do not use the seam ripper in any
other way than how it is intended.
● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length
and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap
piece of fabric.
■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a
gimp thread.
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of
a
buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration so
that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie it.
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
b
Select a stitch or .
c
Button sewing
Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine. Buttons
with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached.
Measure the distance between the holes.
a
Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the
b
feed dog position lever to .
3
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the
d
gimp thread.
Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole
e
lever, and then start sewing.
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp
f
thread to remove any slack.
Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp
g
thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then
tie it.
With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the
h
gimp thread remaining at the top end of the
buttonhole.
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.
a Feed dog position lever
The feed dogs are lowered.
Attach presser foot “M”.
c
Place a button between the presser foot and the
d
fabric.
• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the
two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button
so that the needle goes into the two holes, and
then sew them in the same way.
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UTILITY STITCHES
a Basting stitching
b Reverse stitches
c Wrong side of fabric
d End of zipper opening
Select a stitch . (With models not provided
e
with stitch , select stitch .)
Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as
f
the distance between the holes in the button.
ZIPPER INSERTION
You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers,
and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle.
Pattern No.
Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by
g
pressing the stitch length adjustment key.
Turn the handwheel toward you
h
(counterclockwise) to check that the needle
correctly goes into the two holes of the button.
Adjust the stitch width to the distance between
the button holes.
CAUTION
● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not
touch the button, otherwise the needle may
bend or break.
Start sewing.
i
• After sewing for about 10 seconds at low
speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch
button) to sew reinforcement stitches.
Stitch Name
Straight stitch
(center)
Pattern
Presser Foot
I 01010101010101
100 stitches
model
model
model
model
80/90 stitches
50 stitches
60/70 stitches
CAUTION
●
Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing
the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if
the foot controller or (start/stop button) is
accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
Place the two pieces of fabric with their right
b
sides facing each other.
Sew basic stitches to the end of the zipper
c
opening, and then sew reverse stitches at the
end of the stitching.
• Use basting stitching to sew the zipper opening
(where the zipper will be inserted).
model
model
40 stitches
model
30 stitches
20 stitches
Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching
j
to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it
with the bobbin thread.
Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the
bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching.
When you are finished attaching the button,
k
slide the feed dog position lever to and
turn the handwheel to raise the dogs.
• Normally, the feed dog position lever is
positioned at .
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• Refer to “Basic stitching” on page 30.
Open the seam allowance, press it from the
d
wrong side of the fabric with an iron, align the
center of the zipper with the stitching, and then
baste the zipper in place.
a Wrong side of fabric
b Basting stitching
c Zipper
Attach the presser foot holder to the right side
Memo
I
a Pin on the right side
b Needle drop point
a Stitching
b Right side of fabric
c Basting stitching
d End of zipper opening
a Left side of the pin
b Needle drop point
e
of the pin on zipper foot “I”.
Select stitch .
f
CAUTION
● Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the
needle does not hit the presser foot before you
start sewing. If you choose a different stitch, the
needle will hit the presser foot and break the
needle. You may also be injured.
● If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider, leave
the needle lowered (in the fabric) and raise the
presser foot. After moving the slider so it will not
contact the presser foot, lower the presser foot and
continue sewing.
● To sew with the zipper on the left side of the presser
foot, attach the presser foot holder to the left side of
the pin on zipper foot “I” in step
e.
I
When you have finished sewing, remove the
h
basting stitching.
3
With the right side of the fabric facing up,
g
continue sewing with the zipper on the right
side of the presser foot.
Sew the stitching in order, from
a to c.
CAUTION
● Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper
during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, the
needle may break and you may be injured.
SEWING STRETCH FABRICS
AND ELASTIC TAPE
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be
attached.
Pattern No.
Stitch Name
Stretch stitchJ 03030303030303
3-point
zigzag stitch
Elastic-attach-
ing stitch
Pattern
Presser Foot
J 05050505050505
J2121-----
model
model
model
model
100 stitches
80/90 stitches
60/70 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
30 stitches
model
20 stitches
CAUTION
● Be sure to turn off the main power before
replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries
may occur if the foot controller or (start/
stop button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
model
Observe the corresponding precautions when
performing each of the following stitching operations.
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UTILITY STITCHES
a Elastic tape
b Pin
Stretch stitching
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
Select stitch .
b
Sew the fabric without stretching it.
c
Elastic attaching
When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a piece of
clothing, the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched
elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary that a suitable length of
the elastic tape be used.
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the
a
fabric.
Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to
make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned
on the fabric.
APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK
AND QUILT STITCHING
The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués,
patchwork and quilts are described below.
Pattern No.
Stitch Name
Zigzag stitchJ 04040404040404
Zigzag stitch
(for quilting)
Appliqué
stitch
Appliqué
stitch
(for quilting)
Piecing
straight stitch
Pattern
Presser Foot
J 464640 - - - -
J 12121111111111
J 474741 - - - -
J 484842 - - - -
J 434337 - - - -
J 444438 - - - -
100 stitches
model
model
model
model
model
50 stitches
80/90 stitches
60/70 stitches
40 stitches
model
30 stitches
20 stitches
model
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select a stitch.
c
Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while
d
stretching the tape so that it is the same length
as the fabric.
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with
your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin nearest the
front of the presser foot with your right hand.
CAUTION
●
When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch
any pins, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
J 151514141414 -
Joining stitch
Hand-look
quilting
Quilting
stippling
J 16161515151514
J 171716161616 -
J 4545393531 - -
J 494943 - - - -
CAUTION
● Be sure to turn off the main power before
replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries
may occur if the foot controller or (start/
stop button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
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Memo
Memo
Note
Appliqués
1
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
1
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
You can create an appliqué by cutting a different piece of
fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration.
Baste the cut design to the fabric.
a
CAUTION
● If glue is used to hold the cut design in place on
the fabric, do not apply glue to areas that will be
sewn with the machine. If glue is attached to the
needle or race, the machine may be damaged.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select stitch .
c
Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needle
d
dropping off the edge at the right.
Piecing
Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called “piecing”. The
fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam
allowance.
Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from either the
right side or the left side of the presser foot.
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the
a
fabric that you wish to piece together.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select stitch or
c
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned
d
with the edge of the fabric.
■ For a seam allowance on the right side
Align the right side of the presser foot with the
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch .
.
3
a Appliqué fabric
b Needle drop point
Remove the basting, if necessary.
e
● Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning
and the end of stitching.
CAUTION
● Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin
during sewing, as the needle can break. You
may also be injured.
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching
Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and
a
place it over the lower piece.
Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the
b
pattern spans both pieces.
■ For a seam allowance on the left side
Align the left side of the presser foot with the
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch .
● To change the width of the seam allowance (the
needle position), adjust the stitch width. For details,
refer to “Changing the needle position” (page 30).
Quilting
Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of
fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be sewn using the
optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide.
● Only use the walking foot with straight or zigzag
stitches. Do not use other patterns. Reverse stitches
cannot be sewn with the walking foot.
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UTILITY STITCHES
Note
a Connecting fork
b Needle clamp screw
c Presser foot holder
screw
a Pin on quilting foot
b Presser foot holder
screw
c Needle clamp screw
Baste the fabric to be quilted.
a
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot
b
holder.
• For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot
holder” (page 23).
Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto
c
the needle clamp screw, lower the presser foot
lever, and then use the presser foot holder screw
to attach the walking foot to the presser bar.
CAUTION
● Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to tighten the
screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle
may strike the presser foot and cause injury.
● Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front
of the machine to check that the needle does
not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes
the presser foot, injury may result.
Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the
a
hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser
foot holder.
Walking foot Presser foot holder
Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the
b
guide aligns with the seam that has already been
sewn.
Free-motion quilting
With free-motion quilting, the feed dogs can be lowered
(using the feed dog position lever) so that the fabric can be
moved freely in any direction.
The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion quilting.
Select stitch , or .
d
Place one hand on each side of the presser foot,
e
and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing.
● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed
between slow and medium.
■ Using the optional quilting guide
Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that
are equally spaced.
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot
a
holder.
• For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot
holder” (page 23).
Align the quilting foot with the lower-left side of
b
the presser bar.
The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned
over the needle clamp screw.
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Hold the quilting foot in place with your right
a Presser foot holder
screw
c
hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder
screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver in your
left hand.
CAUTION
● Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the
disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the needle
may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or
break.
Slide the feed dog position lever to .
d
a Feed dog position lever
After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog
g
position lever to and turn the handwheel to
raise the dogs.
• Normally, the feed dog position lever is
positioned at .
REINFORCEMENT
STITCHING
Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as
sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.
Pattern No.
Stitch Name
Triple stretch
stitch
Bar tack stitchA 42423634302419
Pattern
Presser Foot
J 02020202020202
100 stitches
model
model
model
model
model
50 stitches
80/90 stitches
60/70 stitches
40 stitches
model
30 stitches
20 stitches
CAUTION
● Be sure to turn off the main power before
replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries
may occur if the foot controller or (start/
stop button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
model
3
The feed dogs are lowered.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a
e
stitch.
Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, then
f
move the fabric to follow the pattern.
Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning
and end of sewing.
a Pattern
Triple stretch stitching
Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and
inseams.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
Select stitch .
b
Start sewing.
c
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 25).
Bar tack stitching
Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, such
as pocket corners and openings.
As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket
corners is described below.
41
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
a Presser foot scale
b Length of bar tack
c 5 mm (3/16 inch)
1
a 2 mm (1/16 inch)
Determine the desired length of the bar tack.
a
Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A”
to the desired length. (The distance between the
markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16
inch).)
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28
mm (1-1/8 inches) can be sewn.
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
b
Select stitch .
c
Position the fabric so that the opening of the
d
pocket faces toward you, and then lower the
presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm
(1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening.
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as
e
possible.
a Buttonhole lever
b Bracket
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the
bracket on the buttonhole foot.
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your
f
left hand, and then start sewing.
Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
Raise the needle and the presser foot lever,
g
remove the fabric, and cut the thread.
Pass the upper thread down through the hole in
the presser foot.
• When lowering the presser foot, do not push in
the front of the presser foot, otherwise the bar
tack will not be sewn with the correct size.
a Do not reduce the gap.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
h
position.
● If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is
too thick, increase the stitch length. For details, refer
to “Selecting a stitch” (page 24).
DECORATIVE STITCHING
Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this
sewing machine.
Pattern No.
Stitch Name
Fagoting
stitch
Pattern
Presser Foot
J 19191717171715
J 202018181818 -
model
model
100 stitches
model
model
model
50 stitches
80/90 stitches
60/70 stitches
40 stitches
30 stitches
model
20 stitches
model
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Stitch Name
1
2
3
Pattern No.
Pattern
Presser Foot
J 151514141414 -
model
model
100 stitches
model
model
model
50 stitches
80/90 stitches
60/70 stitches
40 stitches
30 stitches
model
20 stitches
model
CAUTION
● Be sure to turn off the main power before
replacing the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries
may occur if the foot controller or (start/
stop button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
Joining stitch
Shell tuck
stitch
Smocking
stitch
Satin scallop
stitch
Decorative
stitch
J 16161515151514
J 171716161616 -
J 13131212121212
J1818-----
N 14141313131313
J 2222191919 - -
J 2323202020 - -
J 24242121 - - –
2525222221--
N
N 262623232219 -
Fagoting
Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is used
on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is more
decorative when thicker thread is used.
Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric
a
along their seams.
Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by
b
about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a
sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.
• If you draw a line down the middle of the thin
paper or water-soluble stabilizer, sewing is
easier.
a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer
b Basting stitching
c 4 mm (3/16 inch)
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
3
Decorative
stitch
N 272724242320 -
N 28282525 - - -
N 2929262624 - -
N 30302727 - - -
N 31312828 - - -
N3232-----
N3333-----
Select stitch or .
d
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).
e
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 24).
Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned
f
along the center of the two pieces of fabric.
After sewing is finished, remove the paper.
g
43
UTILITY STITCHES
1
Scallop stitching
The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is
called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of blouses and to
decorate the edges of handkerchiefs.
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
a
Select stitch .
b
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure
c
not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
• For better results, apply spray starch onto the
fabric and press with a hot iron before it is
sewn.
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm
c
(3/8 inch).
a 10 mm (3/8 inch)
• Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or
cut the thread.
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
d
Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
Trim along the stitches.
d
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Smocking
The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering
over gathers is called “smocking”. It is used to decorate the
front of blouses or cuffs.
The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the
b
stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen
the thread tension.
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 24) and “Thread tension” (page 26).
Select stitch or .
e
Stitch between the straight stitches.
f
Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.
g
44
Shell tuck stitching
1
a Wrong side of fabric
b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
seam allowance
c Straight stitch
a Right side of fabric
The gathers that look like shells are called “shell tucks”. They
are used to decorate trims, the front of blouses or cuffs made
of thin fabrics.
Fold the fabric along the bias.
a
Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of
b
fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.
Select stitch , or .
c
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
b
Select stitch , and then increase the thread
c
tension.
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 24).
Sew while making sure that the needle drops
d
slightly off the edge of the fabric.
a Needle drop point
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down
e
to one side.
Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces
d
up, and then sew over the seam with the center
of the presser foot aligned with the seam.
Heirloom stitching
When sewing with the wing needle, the needle holes are
enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. This is used to
decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight
fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics.
CAUTION
● The needle threader cannot be used with the
wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may
be damaged. Manually pass the thread through
the eye of the needle from the front to the back.
For details, refer to “Upper threading”
(page 15).
3
Joining
Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam
allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when making a
crazy quilt.
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a
Insert the wing needle.
a
• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.
• For details on inserting a needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 20).
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
b
Select stitch , , , , , , or
c
.
45
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
N
CAUTION
● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or
less, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and
check that the needle does not touch the presser
foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the
needle may bend or break.
cof
• For details, refer to step
stitch” (page 24)
.
“Selecting a
Press the “+” side of (stitch width
d
adjustment key) to enter the selected character.
Start sewing.
d
SEWING CHARACTERS
(For models equipped with
character stitches)
55 characters can be sewn by following the procedure below.
Selecting characters
■ Selecting a character
[Example] Selecting stitch “C” (No. 03).
Turn on the sewing machine.
a
Press the character stitch key and confirm that
b
the character stitch indicator lights up.
a Character stitch key
b Character stitch indicator
● When you select a character, check that there are
no characters in memory.
The following display is shown on the LCD.
N
a Selected pattern No.
b The position of the selected pattern No.
c The total number of entered characters
Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD.
e
a The presser foot to use
• For details, refer to
(page 22)
.
“Replacing the presser foot”
If you would like to only sew this single
f
character, start sewing.
If you would like to sew a sequence of
characters, go to step
a on “Combining
characters” (page 46).
• For details on sewing characters, refer to
“Sewing the character stitches” (page 48).
■ Combining characters
You can easily sew names, messages, etc. by
combining the character stitches. Up to 35
characters can be combined.
character” (page 46) to select the first character
“C” (No. 03).
a This indicator shows that no character is stored.
If there are any characters in memory, delete them.
For details, refer to “Deleting characters” (page 48).
Press (stitch selection keys) to select
c
pattern No. 03.
46
Press (stitch selection keys) to select the
b
next character, “O” (No. 15).
N
Press the “+” side of (stitch width
Memo
Memo
Memo
Memo
Memo
N
N
N
N
N
N
c
adjustment key) to enter the selected character.
Repeat steps b andc to add “M” (No. 13)
d
and “E” (No. 05).
● To enter a space, select “_” (No. 30).
When you have finished combining characters,
e
check the entered characters and their order.
Press the utility stitch key.
a
a Utility stitch key
Press the character stitch key.
b
a Character stitch key
Add new characters by following the procedure
c
described in “Combining characters” (page 46).
New characters are added next to the last
character of the combination.
3
• For details on checking characters, refer to
“Checking characters” (page 48).
● A new character can only be added next to the last
character. You cannot insert a new character
between characters or before the first character of
the sequence.
After checking the entered characters, start
f
sewing.
• For details on sewing characters, refer to
“Sewing the character stitches” (page 48).
● The combination of characters will be stored in
memory even if you turn off the machine.
■ Adding new characters after sewing
After sewing a combination of characters, you can
add characters to the combination using the
following method.
● When you have finished sewing, the pattern No. of
the first character in the current combination is
shown on the LCD.
Making a new combination of characters after sewing
■
● When you have finished sewing, the pattern No. of
the first character in the current combination is
shown on the LCD.
Select the first character of the new
a
combination.
Press the “+” side of (stitch width
b
adjustment key).
N
The old combination of characters is cleared from
memory, and the pattern No. shown in the LCD is
entered as the first character of a new combination.
Add characters by following the procedure
c
described in “Combining characters” (page 46).
47
UTILITY STITCHES
Memo
Memo
N
N
N
Checking characters
You can check the characters in a combination with
following method.
Press the “+” or “-” side of (stitch length
a
adjustment key) repeatedly.
This will display the characters that have been
entered one by one on the LCD.
You can check the pattern No. and position of
each character.
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
b
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot”
(page 22).
Start sewing.
c
a Stitch length adjustment key
b The position of the selected pattern No.
c The total number of characters in the combination
d Selected pattern No.
Deleting characters
You can delete characters from the combination.
Press “-” side of (stitch width adjustment
a
key) to delete the last character in the
combination.
The last character will be deleted.
● Repeat step ato delete more characters.
● You can only delete the last character in a
combination.
The stitch is sewn in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
● When sewing characters, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches for each
character.
● While sewing, the LCD shows the pattern No.
currently being sewn.
When you have finished sewing, use scissors to
d
trim off any excess threads at the beginning of
the stitching and between the characters.
Sewing the character stitches
All character stitches are sewn with monogramming foot “N”.
Select a character stitch.
a
• For details, refer to “Selecting characters”
(page 46)
48
Memo
Memo
Memo
ADJUSTING STITCHES
N
A
B
C
(For models equipped with
character stitches)
Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly,
depending on the type or thickness of fabric, the
stabilizer material used, sewing speed, etc. If your
sewing does not turn out well, sew trial stitches using
the same conditions as the real sewing, and adjust the
stitch pattern as shown below.
● The character stitches “034” (No. 31 + No. 34+ No.
35) are used for making adjustments.
Select No. 59 (for making adjustments).
d
The LCD goes into the stitch adjustment
mode. The total number of combined
characters (1) changes to “--“.
Adjust the character stitches by pressing
e
(stitch length adjustment key).
Each press of “+” or “-” side of (stitch
length adjustment key) widens or narrows the
stitches.
Attach monogramming foot “N”.
a
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot”
(page 22).
Combine the character stitches “034” (No. 31 +
b
No. 34 + No. 35).
• For details, refer to “Combining characters”
(page 46).
When you have finished creating the
combination, the following is displayed on the
LCD.
Sew the combination of characters and check
c
how it turns out.
• For details, refer to “Sewing the character
stitches” (page 48).
a No. for making adjustments
b The stitch adjustment level
c Widens the stitches
d Narrows the stitches
If the pattern is bunched (B)
Press the “+” side of (stitch length
adjustment key) to widen the stitch.
If the pattern is overstretched
(The stitch “0” has a gap.) (C)
Press the “-” side of (stitch length
adjustment key) to narrow the stitch.
●
The stitch adjustment level can be set between -9 and 9.
● The setting is saved in memory even if you turn off
the machine.
Sew the characters “034” again.
f
3
A: Correctly sewn
(with proper spaces between characters)
B: Bunched or shapeless
(There is no space between characters.)
C: Overstretched
(The stitch “0” has a gap.)
If the pattern you sewed does not look like A, use
the following steps to adjust the stitches.
●
You can sew when you are in the stitch adjustment mode.
If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly, adjust
the stitch again. Adjust the stitch until the stitch
pattern comes out correctly.
After you have finished adjusting the pattern,
g
press the utility stitch key once, and then press
the character stitch key.
N
The display returns to the normal character
stitching mode.
49
APPENDIX
4APPENDIX
STITCH SETTINGS
Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the
following table.
CAUTION
● When using the twin needle, select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may
break or the machine may be damaged.
● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
Utility stitches
Pattern No.
Pattern
Presser Foot
J 000000000000000000
J 010101010101010101
J 020202020202020202
J 030303030303030303
J 040404040404040404
J 050505050505050505
G 060606060606060606
G 070707070707070707
J 080808080808080808
J090909------
100 stitches
model
model
model
model
model
model
90 stitches
80 stitches
70 stitches
60 stitches
model
50 stitches
40 stitches
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch Name/
Application
model
model
30 stitches
20 stitches
Straight stitch (Left)
Basic stitching, sewing
gathers or pintucks, etc.
Straight stitch (Center)
Attaching zippers, basic
stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc.
Triple stretch stitch
Attaching sleeves, sewing
inseams, sewing stretch
fabrics and decorative
stitching
Stretch stitch
Sewing stretch fabrics and
decorative stitching
Zigzag stitch
Overcasting and attaching
appliqués
3-point zigzag stitch
Overcasting on medium
weight or stretch fabrics,
attaching elastic, darning,
etc.
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting on thin or
medium weight fabrics
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting on thick fabrics
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting on stretch fabrics
Overcasting stitch
Overcasting on thick or
stretch fabrics
Auto
Manual
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
0.0 (0)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
1.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.0
(1/16–1/8)
3.5 (1/8)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5–7.0
(1/16–1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch.)]
Auto
Manual
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.5–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.0–4.0
(0–3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.5–4.0
(1/32–3/16)
Twin Needle
**
Yes
Yes
( J )
**
Yes
Yes
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
Yes
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
NoNoRfc.
NoNoRfc.
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
)
/
)
Rfc.
(
Rev.
(
Walking Foot
Reverse
Reinforcement
*
Rev.
*
Rev.
*
Rev.
Stitching
*Do not use reverse stitching.
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
50
Pattern No.
Pattern
Presser Foot
R 101010090909090909
R 111111101010101010
J 121212111111111111
J 131313121212121212
N 141414131313131313
J 1515151414141414 -
J 161616151515151514
J 1717171616161616 -
J181818------
J 191919171717171715
J 2020201818181818 -
J212121------
J 22222219191919 - -
J 23232320202020 - -
J 242424212121 - - -
N
N 2626262323232219 -
N 2727272424242320 -
model
model
model
model
model
model
90 stitches
80 stitches
70 stitches
100 stitches
25 252522 222221--
60 stitches
model
50 stitches
40 stitches
Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch Name/
Application
model
model
30 stitches
20 stitches
Blind hem stitch
Blind hem stitching on
medium weight fabrics
Blind hem stitch
Blind hem stitching on
stretch fabrics
Appliqué stitch
Appliqué stitching
Shell tuck stitch
Shell tuck stitching
Satin scallop stitch
Scallop stitching
Joining stitch
Patchwork stitching and
decorative stitching
Joining stitch
Patchwork stitching, decorative stitching and sewing
overcasting on both pieces
of fabrics, such as with tricot
Joining stitch
Patchwork stitching and
decorative stitching
Smocking stitch
Smocking stitching and
decorative stitching
Fagoting stitch
Fagoting, smocking and
decorative stitching
Fagoting stitch
Fagoting, smocking and
decorative stitching
Elastic-attaching stitch
Attaching elastic to stretch
fabrics
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitching
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitching
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitching
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitching and
elastic-attaching
Decorative stitch
Lace sewing, decorative
hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitch
Decorative hemming, heirloom stitching, etc.
Auto
Manual
0 (0)
-3 3
0 (0)
-3 3
3.5 (1/8)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5-7.0
(3/32-1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5–7.0
(3/32–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0–7.0
(0–1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
2.5-7.0
(3/32-1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
4.0 (3/16)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
5.5 (7/32)
0.0-7.0
(0-1/4)
5.0 (3/16)
1.5-7.0
(1/64-1/4)
3.5 (1/8)
1.5-7.0
(1/16-1/4)
6.0 (15/64)
1.5-7.0
(1/16-1/4)
Stitch Length
[mm (inch.)]
Auto
Manual
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.5
(1/16–1/8)
2.0 (1/16)
1.0–3.5
(1/16–1/8)
2.5 (3/32)
1.6–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
0.5 (1/32)
0.1-1.0
(1/64-1/16)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
1.2 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2-4.0
(1/64-3/16)
3.0 (1/8)
2.0-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.0-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
1.0-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
1.0 (1/16)
0.2-4.0
(1/64-3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
1.6-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
3.0 (1/8)
1.5-4.0
(1/16-3/16)
Twin Needle
NoNoRfc.
NoNoRfc.
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc
( J )
NoNoRfc.
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
**
Yes
NoRfc.
( J )
NoNoRfc.
NoNoRfc.
)
/
)
Rfc.
(
Rev.
(
Walking Foot
Stitching
Reverse
Reinforcement
4
**Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
51
APPENDIX
Pattern No.
Pattern
Presser Foot
N 282828252525 - - -
N 29292926262624 - -
N 303030272727 - - -
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80 stitches
70 stitches
model
60 stitches
50 stitches
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Stitch Width
[mm (inch.)]
Stitch Name/
Application
model
model
40 stitches
model
30 stitches
20 stitches
Decorative stitch
Decorative hemming on
thin, medium weight and
plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitch
Decorative hemming on
thin, medium weight and
plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitch
Decorative hemming on
thin, medium weight and
plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitch
Decorative hemming on
thin, medium weight and
plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitching,
smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.
Decorative stitch
Decorative stitching,
smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc.
Buttonhole stitch
Horizontal buttonholes on
thin and medium weight
fabrics
Buttonhole stitch
Secured buttonholes for
fabrics that have backings
Buttonhole stitch
Buttonholes for stretch or
knit fabrics
Buttonhole stitch
Buttonholes for stretch fabrics
Buttonhole stitch
Bound buttonholes
Buttonhole stitch
Keyhole buttonholes for
thick or furry fabrics
Buttonhole stitch
Keyhole buttonholes for
medium weight and thick
fabrics
Buttonhole stitch
Keyhole buttonholes for
thick or furry fabrics
Bar tack stitch
Reinforcing openings and
areas where the seam easily comes loose
Piecing straight stitch
Piecing straight stitching
(with a seam allowance of
6.5mm from the right edge
of the presser foot)
Piecing straight stitch
Piecing straight stitching
(with a seam allowance of
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model
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For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Satin stitches
For decoration, etc.
Auto
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(1/64–1/16)
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Pattern No.
Pattern
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[mm (inch.)]
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Application
model
model
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20 stitches
Cross-stitches
For decoration, etc.
Cross-stitches
For decoration, etc.
Cross-stitches
For decoration, etc.
Cross-stitches
For decoration, etc.
Cross-stitches
For decoration, etc.
Cross-stitches
For decoration, etc.
Cross-stitches
For decoration, etc.
Auto
Manual
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0.0–7.0
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7.0 (1/4)
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[mm (inch.)]
Auto
Manual
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0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.6 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
2.5 (3/32)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
0.2–4.0
(1/64–3/16)
1.4 (1/16)
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Stitch Type
Character stitches
Presser Foot
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Note
Note
MAINTENANCE
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are
described below.
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not
be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary
amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation,
making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the
handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop
using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer
or the nearest authorized service center.
CAUTION
● Make sure you unplug the machine before you
clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric
shock or be injured.
Raise the needle and the presser foot.
b
Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle
c
clamp screw to remove the presser-foot holder
and the needle.
Precautions on storing the machine
Do not store the machine in any of the locations
described below, otherwise damage to the machine may
result, for example, rust caused by condensation.
• Exposed to extremely high temperatures
• Exposed to extremely low temperatures
• Exposed to extreme temperature changes
• Exposed to high humidity or steam
• Near a flame, heater or air conditioner
• Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight
• Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments
● In order to extend the life of this machine,
periodically turn it on and use it.
Storing this machine for an extended period of time
without using it may reduce its efficiency.
Cleaning the machine surface
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it
once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
CAUTION
● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning
the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric
shock may occur.
Slide the needle plate cover release toward you
d
to remove the needle plate cover.
a Needle plate cover
b Needle plate cover release
Remove the bobbin case.
e
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a Bobbin case
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to
f
remove any dust from the race and its
surrounding area.
4
Cleaning the race
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the
race therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.
Switch the machine off and unplug it.
a
a Cleaning brush
b Race
● Do not put oil on the race.
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a Bobbin case
b mark
c ● mark
Insert the bobbin case so that the mark on the
g
bobbin case aligns with the
• Align the and ● marks.
• Make sure that the indicated points are aligned
before installing the bobbin case.
●
mark on the machine.
From the front, slide the needle plate cover back
i
into position.
a Needle plate cover
CAUTION
● If the needle plate cover is not flush with the
surface of the machine as shown below, remove
the needle plate cover (step d), and then install
it again (steps
needle plate cover is not flush with the surface
of the machine may cause the needle plate
cover to come off of the machine, resulting in
injuries if your fingers touch the race.
h and i). Sewing while the
CAUTION
●
Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise
the upper thread may become tangled, the needle
may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a
new bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001), contact
your nearest authorized service center.
● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly,
otherwise the needle may break.
As shown, insert the tab on the needle plate
h
cover into the hole in the needle plate, and then
correctly position of the needle plate cover.
a Needle plate cover
b Tab
c Hole
• Check that the needle plate cover is flush with
the top surface of the machine.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the machine stops operating correctly, check the
following possible problems before requesting service.
You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need
additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the
latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ http://
support.brother.com/ ” .
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the
nearest authorized service center.
Frequent troubleshooting topics
Detailed causes and remedies for common
troubleshooting topics are described below. Be sure to
refer to this before contacting us.
■ Upper thread tightened uppage 59
■ Tangled thread on wrong side of
fabric
■ Incorrect thread tensionpage 59
■ Fabric is caught in the machine and
cannot be removed
page 59
page 60
58
Upper thread tightened up
■ Symptom
• The upper thread appears as a single
continuous line.
• The lower thread is visible from the upper side
of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.)
• The upper thread has tightened up, and comes
out when pulled.
• The upper thread has tightened up, and
wrinkles appear in the fabric.
• The upper thread tension is tight, and the
results do not change even after the thread
tension is adjusted.
a Lower side of fabric
b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric
c Upper thread
d Upper side of fabric
e Lower thread
■ Cause
Incorrect lower threading
If the lower thread is incorrectly threaded, instead of
the appropriate tension being applied to the lower
thread, it is pulled through the fabric when the
upper thread is pulled up. For this reason, the thread
is visible from the upper side of the fabric.
■ Remedy/check details
Correctly install the lower thread.
• Refer to “Lower threading” (page 13-15).
Tangled thread on wrong side of
fabric
■ Symptom
• The thread becomes tangled on the lower side
of the fabric.
• Looking under the fabric, there is tangled
thread in the bobbin case.
■ Cause
Incorrect upper threading
If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded, the upper
thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly
pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in
the bobbin case, causing a rattling noise.
■ Remedy/check details
Remove the tangled thread, and then correct the
upper threading.
Remove the tangled thread. If it cannot be
a
removed, cut the thread with scissors.
• For details, refer to “Cleaning the race” on
page 57.
Remove the upper thread from the machine.
b
Correct the upper threading by following the
c
instructions in “Upper threading” (page 15-17).
• If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin
case, refer to “Lower threading” (page 13) and
“Remedy/check details” in the section “Upper
thread tightened up” (page 59) to correctly
install the bobbin.
Incorrect thread tension
■ Symptoms
Symptom 1: The lower thread is visible from the
upper side of the fabric.
Symptom 2: The upper thread appears as a straight
line on the upper side of the fabric.
Symptom 3: The upper thread is visible from the
lower side of the fabric.
Symptom 4: The lower thread appears as a straight
line on the lower side of the fabric.
Symptom 5: The stitching on the lower side of the
fabric is loose or has slack.
Symptom 1 Symptom 3
4
• After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made
and sewing cannot continue.
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Note
4
3
5
4
3
5
a Lower side of fabric
b Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric
c Upper thread
d Upper side of fabric
e Lower thread
f Upper thread visible from lower side of fabric
■ Cause/remedy/check details
Cause 1
The machine is not correctly threaded.
<With symptoms 1 and 2 described above>
The lower threading is incorrect.
Return the upper tension-control dial to “4”,
and then refer to “Upper thread tightened up”
(page 59) to correct the threading.
<With symptoms 3 through 5 described above>
The upper threading is incorrect.
Return the upper tension-control dial to “4”,
and then refer to “Tangled thread on wrong side
of fabric” (page 59) to correct the upper
threading.
Cause 2
A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric
are not being used.
• Refer to “Needle types and their uses”
(page 19) to check that a needle and thread
appropriate for the fabric are being used.
Cause 3
An appropriate setting on the upper tensioncontrol dial is not selected.
Turn the upper tension-control dial to select an
appropriate thread tension.
* Adjust the thread tension while test sewing
on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as
that used in your project.
Fabric is caught in the machine
and cannot be removed
If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and
cannot be removed, the thread may have become
tangled under the needle plate. Follow the procedure
described below to remove the fabric from the
machine. If the operation could not be completed
according to the procedure, instead of attempting to
complete it forcefully, contact your nearest authorized
service center.
■ Removing the fabric from the machine
Immediately stop the sewing machine.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Remove the needle.
c
If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the
handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise
the needle out of the fabric, and then remove the
needle.
• Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 20).
Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder.
d
• Refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 22)
and “Removing the presser foot holder”
(page 23).
Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it.
e
If the fabric can be removed, remove it.
Remove the needle plate cover.
f
● If the upper threading and lower threading are
incorrect, the thread tension cannot be adjusted
correctly, even by turning the upper tension-control
dial. Check the upper threading and lower
threading first, and then adjust the thread tension.
• When the lower thread is visible from the
upper side of the fabric, turn the dial
counterclockwise.
• When the upper thread is visible from the
lower side of the fabric, turn the dial
clockwise.
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a Needle plate cover release
b Needle plate cover (front part)
Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove
g
the bobbin.
Remove the bobbin case.
Note
Note
h
If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove
them.
Slightly lift up the needle plate, cut any tangled
k
threads, and then remove the needle plate.
Remove the fabric and threads from the needle
plate.
a Bobbin case
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to
i
remove any dust from the race and its
surrounding area.
a Cleaning brush
b Race
If the fabric could be removed
If the fabric could not be removed
Use the enclosed disc-shaped screwdriver to
j
loosen the two screws on the needle plate.
Continue with
step
Continue with
step
p.
j.
If the fabric cannot be removed, even after
completing these steps, contact your nearest
authorized service center.
Remove any threads in the race and around the
l
feed dogs.
Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.
m
Align the two screw holes in the needle plate
n
with the two holes at the needle plate mounting
base, and then fit the needle plate onto the
machine.
Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right side
o
of the needle plate. Then, use the disc-shaped
screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the
left side. Finally, firmly tighten the screw on the
right side.
4
● Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the
machine.
Turn the handwheel to check that the feed dogs
move smoothly and do not contact the edges of
the slots in the needle plate.
a Correct position of feed dogs
b Incorrect position of feed dogs
● Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the
machine.
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Note
Memo
Note
Note
Note
Insert the bobbin case by following step g in
p
“Cleaning the race” (page 58).
Attach the needle plate cover according to steps
q
h and i in “Cleaning the race” (page 58).
Check the condition of the needle, and then
r
install it.
• Refer to “Checking the needle” (page 19) and
“Replacing the needle” (page 20).
CAUTION
● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily
break, possibly resulting in injuries.
● After completing this procedure, continue with the
following procedure in “Checking machine
operations” to check that the machine is operating
correctly.
● Since the needle may have been damaged when
the fabric was caught in the machine, we
recommend replacing it with a new one.
■ Checking machine operations
If the needle plate has been removed, check
machine operations to confirm that installation has
been completed correctly.
Turn on the machine.
a
Select (middle needle position stitch).
b
● Do not yet install the presser foot and thread.
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
c
(counterclockwise), and look from all sides to
check that the needle falls at the center of the
hole in the needle plate.
If the needle contacts the needle plate, remove
the needle plate, and then install it again, starting
with step
machine” (page 61).
a Hole in the needle plate
b Handwheel
Select zigzag stitch . At this time, increase the
d
stitch length and width to their maximum settings.
• Refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and width”
Slowly turn the handwheel toward you
e
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle
bar and feed dogs operate correctly.
If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate,
the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore,
contact your nearest authorized service center.
Turn off the machine, and then install the
f
bobbin and presser foot.
• Refer to “Lower threading” (page 13) and
m in “Removing the fabric from the
(page 24).
“Replacing the presser foot” (page 22).
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Correctly thread the machine.
g
• Refer to “Upper threading” (page 15).
● The thread may have become tangled as a result of
incorrect upper threading. Make sure that the
machine is correctly threaded.
Perform trial sewing with normal fabric.
h
●
Incorrect sewing may be the result of incorrect upper
threading or sewing thin fabrics. If there are poor results
from the trial sewing, check the upper threading or the
type of fabric being used.
List of symptoms
■ Before sewing
SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
The needle
threader can not
be used. (For
models equipped
with the needle
threader lever.)
The sewing light
does not come on.
Bobbin thread
does not wind
neatly on the bobbin.
The thread does
not pass through
the eye of the
needle. (For models equipped with
the needle
threader lever.)
The needle
threader lever
does not lower to
the correct
position. (For
models equipped
with the needle
threader lever.)
While winding
the bobbin, the
bobbin thread
was wound below
the bobbin
winder seat.
You have not moved the needle
holder to its highest position.
The needle is incorrectly installed.Correctly install the needle.page 20
The sewing lamp is damaged.
The machine is not turned on.Turn on the machine.page 8
The thread is not passed through the
bobbin-winding thread guide
correctly.
Bobbin spins slowly. (for models
equipped with the sewing speed
controller.)
The thread that was pulled out was not
wound onto the bobbin correctly. (For
models equipped with the fast bobbin
winding system.)
You have not moved the needle
holder to its highest position.
The needle is incorrectly installed.Correctly install the needle.page 20
The needle has not been raised to the
correct position.
You have not wound the bobbin
thread properly.
Raise the needle either by turning the
handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) so that the mark on
the wheel points up or by pressing
(needle position button) once or twice.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorized service center.
Correctly pass the thread through the
bobbin-winding thread guide.
Move the sewing speed controller to
the right (so that the speed will be fast).
Wind the thread that was pulled off
round the bobbin five or six times
clockwise.
Raise the needle either by turning the
handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) so that the mark on
the wheel points up or by pressing
(needle position button) once or twice.
Press the needle position button.page 15
After removing the thread wound
below the bobbin winder seat, wind
the bobbin correctly.
page 15
–
page 11
page 12
4
page 12
page 15
page 10
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a
■ While sewing
SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
The machine is not plugged in.Plug the machine in.page 8
The main power switch is turned off.Turn on the main power switch.page 8
The sewing
machine does
not work.
The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to
the right.
You have not used the foot controller
properly.
The foot controller or the start/stop
button was not pressed (for models
equipped with the start/stop button).
Move the bobbin winder shaft to the
left.
Use the foot controller properly.page 8
Press the foot controller or the start/
stop button.
The presser foot lever is raised.Lower the presser foot lever.page 25
The start/stop button was pressed,
even though the foot controller is
connected. (for models equipped with
the start/stop button)
Do not use the start/stop button when
the foot controller is connected. To
use the start/stop button, disconnect
the foot controller.
Fabric being
sewn with the
machine cannot
Thread is tangled below the needle
plate.
Lift up the fabric and cut the threads
below it, and clean the race.
be removed.
The spool or spool cap is incorrectly
installed.
The upper thread was not threaded
correctly.
Correctly install the spool or spool
cap.
Correct the upper threading.page 15
The needle is incorrectly installed.Correctly install the needle.page 20
The needle clamp screw is loose.
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to
firmly tighten the screw.
The needle is bent or blunt.Replace the needle.page 20
The needle
breaks.
You have not used the right
combination of fabric, thread and
needle.
The presser foot you are using is not
appropriate for the type of stitch that
you want to sew.
The upper thread tension is too tight.Loosen the upper thread tension.page 26
You are pulling the fabric too much.Lightly guide the fabric.–
Choose a thread and needle that are
appropriate for the type of fabric.
Attach the presser foot that is correct
for the type of stitch that you want to
sew.
The area around the hole in the
needle plate is scratched.
There is a notch (a) on
the left side of the
opening in the needle
Replace the needle plate.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorized service center.
plate. This is not a
scratch.
The area around the hole in the
presser foot is scratched.
Replace the presser foot.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorized service center.
Replace the bobbin case.
The bobbin case is scratched.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorized service center.
You have not used a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
page 12, 13
page 25
page 25
page 60
page 15
page 20
page 19
page 50
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SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
a
The upper thread was not threaded
The upper thread
breaks.
The lower thread
is tangled or
breaks.
The fabric is
wrinkled.
correctly (for example, the spool is not
installed correctly, the spool cap is too
big for the spool being used, or the
thread has come out of the needle bar
thread guide.)
There are knots or tangles in the
thread.
The needle is not appropriate for the
thread you are using.
The upper thread tension is too tight.Loosen the upper thread tension.page 26
The thread is tangled, for example, in
the race.
The needle is bent or blunt.Replace the needle.page 20
The needle is incorrectly installed.Correctly install the needle.page 20
The area around the hole in the
needle plate is scratched.
There is a notch (a) on
the left side of the
opening in the needle
plate. This is not a
scratch.
The area around the hole in the
presser foot is scratched.
The bobbin case is scratched, or has a
burr on it.
You have not used a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
You have not wound the bobbin
thread properly.
The bobbin is scratched or does not
turn smoothly.
The thread is tangled.
You have not used a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Bobbin is set incorrectly.Reset the bobbin thread correctly.page 13, 14
You have not threaded the upper thread
properly or fitted the bobbin properly.
The spool or spool cap is incorrectly
installed.
You have not used the right
combination of fabric, thread and
needle.
The needle is bent or blunt.Replace the needle.page 20
If thin fabrics are being sewn, the
stitch is too long or the fabric is not
being fed correctly.
Correct the upper threading. Use the
spool cap that best fits the size of the
spool being used.
Remove any knots or tangles.–
Choose a needle that is appropriate for
the type of stitch.
Remove the tangle thread. If the
thread is tangled in the race, clean the
race.
Replace the needle plate.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorised service center.
Replace the presser foot.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorised service center.
Replace the bobbin case.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorised service center.
Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Wind the bobbin thread properly.page 10
Replace the bobbin.–
Remove the tangled thread and clean
the race.
Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Thread the upper thread and wind the
bobbin thread properly.
Correctly install the spool or spool
cap.
Choose a thread and needle that are
appropriate for the type of fabric.
Sew with the stabilizer material under
the fabric.
page 57, 59
page 57, 59
page 13, 14, 15
page 15
page 19
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page 10
page 15
page 19
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SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
The fabric is
wrinkled.
If thin fabrics are being sewn, the
stitch is too coarse.
The presser foot you are using is not
appropriate for the type of stitch that
you want to sew.
Shorten the stitch length, or sew with
stabilizer material under the fabric.
Attach the presser foot that is correct
for the type of stitch that you want to
sew.
page 24, 28
The thread tension is incorrect.Adjust the tension of the upper thread.page 26, 59
Stitches are
skipped.
You have not threaded the upper
thread properly.
You have not used the right
combination of fabric, thread and
needle.
The needle is bent or blunt.Replace the needle.
Correct the upper threading.page 15
Choose a thread and needle that are
appropriate for the type of fabric.
The needle is incorrectly installed.Correctly install the needle.
There is a highpitched noise
while sewing.
Dust has accumulated under the
needle plate or in the race.
Dust has built up in the feed dogs or in
the race.
You have not threaded the upper
thread properly.
The bobbin case is scratched.
You have not used bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
The feed dogs are lowered.
Remove the needle plate cover and
clean the plate and the race.
Remove the needle plate cover and
clean the plate and the race.
Correct the upper threading.page 15
Replace the bobbin case.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorized service center.
Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Slide the feed dog position lever to .
page 35, 41
The stitch is too fine.Lengthen the stitch length.page 25
The fabric does
not feed.
You have not used the right
combination of fabric, thread and
needle.
The thread is tangled, for example, in
the race.
The presser foot you are using is not
appropriate for the type of stitch that
you want to sew.
Choose a thread and needle that are
appropriate for the type of fabric.
Remove the tangle thread. If the thread
is tangled in the race, clean the race.
Attach the presser foot that is correct
for the type of stitch that you want to
sew.
page 57, 59
The needle is bent or blunt.Replace the needle.page 20
Use the presser foot locking pin (black
Zigzag foot “J” is slanted on a thick
seam at the beginning of stitching.
button on the left side) on zigzag foot
“J” to keep the presser foot level while
sewing.
The fabric feeds
in the opposite
direction.
The feed mechanism is damaged.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorized service center.
page 50
page 19
page 20
page 57
page 57
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page 19
page 50
page 27
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SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
The upper thread
has tightened up.
The thread
tension is
incorrect.
The thread is
tangled on the
wrong side of the
fabric.
The stitch is not
sewn correctly.
The bobbin thread is incorrectly
installed.
You have not threaded the upper
thread properly.
You have not wound the bobbin
thread properly.
The bobbin thread is incorrectly
installed.
You have not threaded the right combination of thread and needle for the
fabric you are using.
You have not attached the presser-foot
holder properly.
The thread tension is incorrect.Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 26, 59
You have not used a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Bobbin is set incorrectly.Reset the bobbin thread correctly.page 13, 14
You have not threaded the upper
thread properly.
The presser foot you are using is not
appropriate for the type of stitch that
you want to sew.
The thread tension is incorrect.Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 26, 59
The thread is tangled, for example, in
the race.
The stitch adjustment level is
incorrect.
Correctly install the bobbin thread.page 13, 59
Correct the upper threading.page 15
Wind the bobbin thread properly.page 10
Correctly install the bobbin thread.page 13
Choose a thread and needle that are
appropriate for the type of fabric.
Attach the presser-foot holder
properly.
Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Correct the upper threading.page 15, 59
Attach the presser foot that is correct
for the type of stitch that you want to
sew.
Remove the tangle thread. If the
thread is tangled in the race, clean the
race.
Adjust the stitch.page 49
page 19
page 23
page 10
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page 50
page 57, 59
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Note
ERROR MESSAGES
If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the
operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table.
If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message
disappears.
Error MessageProbable CauseSolution
The foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop
button was pressed if the foot controller is not
connected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch
button was pressed while the presser foot is
raised.
A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack
stitch was selected and the foot controller was
pressed (or the start/stop button was pressed if
the foot controller is not connected) while the
buttonhole lever is lowered.
The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected
and the foot controller was pressed (or the start/
stop button was pressed if the foot controller is
not connected) while the buttonhole lever is
raised.
The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or
needle position button was pressed while the
bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.
The start/stop button was pressed while the foot
controller was connected.
The motor locked up because the thread is
tangled.
Lower the presser foot lever before
continuing the operation.
Raise the buttonhole lever before
continuing the operation.
Lower the buttonhole lever before
continuing the operation.
Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left
before continuing the operation.
Disconnect the foot controller, and then
press the start/stop button. Otherwise,
operate the machine by using the foot
controller.
Clean the race to remove the tangled
thread (p.59). After cleaning the race,
insert the bobbin case properly. If the
needle is bent or broken, replace the
needle. Then, thread the upper thread
properly, and continue the operation.
● If error message “F1” through “F9” appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may
be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center.
Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep)
Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If a non-functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation is
performed you will hear two or four beeps (only for models equipped with the operation beep).
■ If a key is pressed (correct operation)
One beep sounds.
■ If an incorrect operation is performed or a non-functioning key is pressed
Two or four beeps sound.
■ If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled
The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Be sure to check for the cause
of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew.