Empisal EES50 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Empisal Electronic Sewing Machine

EES50

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Important

safety

instructions

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric

shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

1. Read the instruction carefully before you use the machine

2. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine and hand it over if you give the machine to a third party.

3. Use the machine only in dry locations.

4. Never leave the machine unattended with children or elderly people due to they may not be able to estimate the risk.

5. 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.

6. Children shall not play with the appliance.

7. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

8. Always switch off the machine if you carry out preparation for work (change the needle, feed the yarn thru the machine, change the footer, etc.).

9. Always unplug the machine if you leave it unattended, to avoid injury by expediently switch on the machine.

10.Always unplug the machine if you changing the lamp or carry out maintenance (oiling, cleaning).

11. Don't use the machine if it's wet or in humid environment.

12.Never pull at the cord, always unplug the machine by gripping the plug.

13.If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

14.Never place anything on the pedal.

15.Never use the machine if the air vents are blocked keep the air vents of the machine and the foot pedal free from dust, fusel and leftovers.

16.The machine may only be used with foot pedal type C-8001.

17.The sound pressure level at normal operation is smaller than 75dB(A).

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Important

safety

instructions

18.Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.

19.Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.

20.If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.

21.When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

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Contents

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MACHINE CONTROL BUTTONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Operation buttons (see page 24/25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Function buttons (see page 26/27/28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Selection buttons (see page 29/30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

LCD SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

PATTERN CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

WINDING THE BOBBIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

INSERTING THE BOBBIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

THREADING THE UPPER THREAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

USING THE NEEDLE THREADER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CUTTING THE THREAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

STARTING SEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Foot control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

THREAD TENSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

REPLACING THE NEEDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

TO RAISE OR DROP THE FEED DOGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

OPERATION BUTTONS ............................................................. 24-25

Start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Reverse button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Auto-lock button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Needle up/ down position button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

FUNCTION BUTTONS .............................................................. 26-28

Stitch width adjustment button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Stitch length adjustment button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

MODE selection button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Elongation button (see page 59) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Mirror button (see page 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Twin needle button (see page 61) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SELECTION BUTTONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30

Direct pattern selection and number buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Edit button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Memory button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Clear button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

USEFUL SKILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32

Sewing corners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Free arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing the extension table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Sewing on heavy fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

NEEDLE POSITION AND STITCH LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ZIGZAG STITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

STRETCH STITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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OVERCASTING STITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the overcasting foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the all purpose foot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

BLIND HEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

BUTTON SEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-41

Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

BAR TACK STITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

EYELET STITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DARNING STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

ZIPPER INSERTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47

Inserting a centered zipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Inserting a lapped zipper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

NARROW HEMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

CORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Single cording .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Triple cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

SATIN STITCH SEWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

QUILTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

GATHERING ......................................................................... 52

SMOCKING.......................................................................... 53

FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55

Darning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Monogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

WALKING FOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

FAGOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

PATCHWORK STITCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

SCALLOPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Scallop hem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Scallop edging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

ELONGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

MIRROR IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

USING THE TWIN NEEDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-65

Combining patterns or letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63

Adding patterns or letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Editing patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Clearing patterns or letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

WARNING FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67

Warning animation message display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Instruction animation message display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Warning beeping sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

BUZZER SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-70

Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Cleaning the sewing machine surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Cleaning the hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-70

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71-72

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Principal

parts of the

machine

Tension dial Speed limiting

adjustment lever Needle up/down

position button Auto-lock button

Reverse button Start/stop button

Thread cutter Buttonhole lever

Auto needle threader

Bobbin cover plate

Sewing table and accessory box

Bobbin winder spindle

LCD

screen

B Function buttons

Selection buttons

B Function buttons

Stitch pattern plate

Bobbin winder stopper

Hole for second spool pin

Horizontal spool pin

Bobbin thread guide

Upper thread guide

Handwheel

Handle

Presser foot lifter

Main power switch

Power cord

Drop feed lever

Foot controller connector

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Machine Control

Buttons

3 7

A. Operation buttons (see page 24/25)

1. Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine.

2. Reverse button

Hold down this button to sew stitches in reverse or sew reinforcement stitches at a low speed.

3. Auto-lock button

Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns and automatically stop.

4. Needle up/down position button

Press this button to move the needle to either up or down position. Needle will be programmed to stop in selected position until button is pressed again.

B. Function buttons (see page 26/27/28)

5. Mode selection button

Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode, block letter mode, script letter mode and outline letter mode.

6. Stitch width adjustment buttons

Press this button to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch.

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Machine Control

Buttons

7. Stitch length adjustment buttons

Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.

8. Twin needle button

Press this button to fix the width range when using the twin needle to sew.

9. Mirror button

Press this button to sew a reflection pattern.

10. Elongation button

Pattern 28 to 51 can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing this button.

C. Selection buttons (see page 29/30)

11. Edit button

Press this button to set an added pattern when sewing combinations of decorative stitches.

12. Memory button

Press this button to enter or store the created pattern combination in the memory.

13. Clear button

If an incorrect pattern is selected or memorized, pressing this button will clear it.

14. Direct pattern selection and number buttons

Instant access to direct pattern or press number buttons of the pattern number to select the desired pattern.

15. Speed limiting adjustment lever

Slide this lever to change the sewing speed.

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LCD

Screen

Pattern

Reverse

Auto-lock

Needle up

position

Twin needle

Suggested presser foot and identification letter

Bobbin winding

Buttonhole lever Sound on

Pattern

Needle position Tension

Stitch length

Auto-stop Mirror

Needle down

position

SSoouunndd ooffff

Pattern number

Stitch width

Stitch length

Alphabet

Suggested presser foot and identification letter

Pattern number

Stitch width Tension

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LCD

Screen

Memory

Editing

patterns

Edit mode

Memory group

Number of

current unit

EDIT

Pattern to edit

Total number

of unit

Sewing the memorized

pattern

Memory mode M

Elongation

Amount of elongation

Page 11

Pattern

Chart

The portion marked in colored on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern.

Patterns

Direct

Patterns-10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

A Group

Patterns-100

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59

60 61 62 63 64 65

66 67 68 69 70 71

72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79

80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

B Group

Patterns-100

00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

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Pattern

Chart

40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59

60 61 62 63 64 65

66 67 68 69 70 71

72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79

80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Alphabets

Block

style

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62

63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88

89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97

Script

style

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62

63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88

89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97

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Accessories

1 2 3

T I

Standard

1. All purpose foot (T)

2. Zipper foot (I)

3. Buttonhole foot (D)

006186008 006905008 006H1A0004 006907008

4. Overcasting foot (E)

5. Blind hem foot (F)

006904008

006172008

006914008

006084009

R12373209

6. Satin stitch foot (A)

7. Button sewing foot

8. Bobbin (3x)

9. Spool holder (Large)

10.Spool holder (Small)

11. Spool pin felt

12.Second spool pin

TA10943209 006015009

R60033209

006012008

13.Screwdriver (L & S)

14.Edge/quilting guide

14 15 16

15.Brush/ Seam ripper

16.Needle (3x)

006008001 006099008

006900008

006016008

006813008

006917008

006916008

0061850081

Optional

17.Hemmer foot (K)

18.Cording foot (M)

19.Quilting foot (P)

20.Darning/ Embroidery foot

21.Gathering foot

22.Walking foot

23.Twin needle

24.Rigid cover

25.Extension table

23 24 25

006020008

Please

Note:

- Accessories are stored inside the accessory box.

- Optional accessories are not supplied with this machine; they are however available as special accessories from your local dealer.

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Connecting

the machine to the power

source

Caution:

Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on ("O"). when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts.

After switching off, it will take some time to consume the residual power in the circuitry.The light does not turn off immediately after switching off the power. This is normal phenomenon for an energy efficient appliance.

OFF

Connecting

the

machine

Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your electrical power.

Place the machine on a stable table.

1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.

2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.

3. Turn on the power switch.

4. The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.

To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

Polarized plug

information

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will 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. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Winding the

bobbin

Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with

the small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.

Snap the thread into the thread guide .

Wind the thread contrary clockwise around the bobbin winder tension discs.

Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on the

spindle.

Push the bobbin to right.

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Winding the

bobbin

When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right, which is the "bobbin winding position", the symbol " " appears on the LCD screen.

The symbol will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the left, which is the "sewing position".

Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.

Press on the foot control or the Start/Stop button to start winding the bobbin.

After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin. Continue filling the bobbin until it is full. The motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full. Stop the machine. Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.

Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.

Please

Note:

When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder switch to the left "sewing position".

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Inserting

the

bobbin

Attention:

Turn power switch to off ("O") before inserting or removing the bobbin.

When

inserting

removing

the

bobbin,

the needle must be fully

raised.

Open the needle plate cover. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the

thread running in a counterclockwise

direction (arrow).

Pull the thread through the slit (A).

With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin.

Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B).

Pull the thread at the arrow markings into

the stitch plate thread guide from (B) to (C). To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the cutting off blade at point (C). Close the needle plate cover.

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Threading the upper

thread

Please

Note:

It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could result.

Start by raising the needle to its highest point,

and

also raise the presser foot to release the tension

discs.

Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin. For

smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the small side next to the spool or use th e small spool holder.

Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread

guide.

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Threading the upper

thread

Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the

thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.

Thread the tension module by passing the thread

between the silver discs.

Then, down and around the check spring holder.

At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to

the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and

then downwards again.

Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide.

Guide the thread through the wire loop.

Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front

to rear, and pull out about 10 cm of thread. Use the needle threader to thread the needle. (On the

next page.)

7 8

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Using the needle

threader

Attention:

Turn power switch to the off position ("O").

Raise the needle to its highest

position

and lower the presser

foot.

Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right.

The needle threader automatically turns to the threading position and the hook pin passes through the needle eye.

Take the thread in front of the needle.

Hold the thread loosely and release the lever slowly. The hook will turn and pass the thread through the needle eye forming a loop.

Pull the thread through the needle eye.

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Raising up the lower

thread

Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Tu rn the handwheel towards yo u (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle.

Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop.

Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot.

Cutting the

thread

Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the left side of the face cover and cut using the thread cutter.

The threads are cut at the proper length to start the next seam.

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Two-step presser foot

lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot.

When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy positioning of the work.

Please

Note:

The needle must always be at the highest position.

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Starting

sewing

Start/stop button

The machine will start running when Start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time.

The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning of the sewing.

The speed limiting adjustment lever can control the sewing speed. To increases the speed, slide the lever to the right , To decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.

Foot

control

With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine.

Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly depress the foot control to start sewing.

Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.

Attention:

Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.

The appliance must be used with the foot controller C-8001 manufactured by ZENG HSING INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

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Thread

tension

Loose

ight

- Basic thread tension setting: "4"

- To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.

- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.

- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.

Surface

Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Reverse side

Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to higher number.

Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to lower number.

Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.

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Changing the presser

foot

Attention:

Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the below operations!

Attaching

the presser foot

holder

Raise the presser foot bar (a).

Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.

Attaching

the presser

foot

Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly

above the pin (d).

Press the black lever (e). Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will

engage automatically.

Removing the presser

foot

Raise the presser foot.

Press the black lever (e) and the foot will disengages.

Attaching

the

edge/quilting guide

Attach the edge/quilting guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust

according to need for hems, pleats, etc.

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Type of presser foot

chart

PRESSER FOOT

All purpose foot (T)

APPLICA

TION

General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc.

NEEDLE

PRESSER FOOT APPLICA

TION

Satin stitch sewing

NEEDLE

Inserting zippers

Satin stitch foot (A)

Zipper foot (I)

Buttonhole sewing, Darning-stitch sewing

Quilting

Buttonhole

foot

(D)

Quilting foot (P) (Optional)

Cording

Free-motion darning, embroidery, monogramming

Cording foot (M) (Optional)

Darning/ Embroidery foot (Optional)

Overcasting Gathering

Overcasting foot (E)

Gathering foot (Optional)

Blind hem stitching

Button sewing

Blind hem foot (F) Button sewing foot

Rolled hem foot (K) (Optional)

Please

Note:

Narrow hemming

Walking foot (Optional)

This foot helps to prevent uneven feeding of quilt layers, napped fabrics, and difficultto-handle fabrics.

- The twin needle is optional. It is not include with the accessories.

- When sewing with twin needle, the stitch width should be set at less than "5.0".

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Matching needle/ fabric/

thread

NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE

NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS

THREAD

9-11 (70-80)

Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, cotton knits, tricot, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.

Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon, polyester or cotton wrapped polyester.

11-14 (80-90)

Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.

Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.

Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural woven fabrics for best results.

Always use the same thread on top and bottom.

14 (90)

Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.

16 (100)

Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery material (light to medium).

18 (110)

Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.

Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.

Please

Note:

- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine fabrics, and thicker t h r eads are used for sewing heavy fabrics.

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

- Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.

- Use a backing for fine or stretchy fabrics.

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Replacing the

needle

Attention:

Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the above operations!

Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions.

A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and

tighten again after inserting the new needle. The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.

B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go. Needles must be in perfect condition.

Problems can occur with:

- Bent needles

- Blunt needles

- Damaged points

To raise or drop the feed

dogs

With the sewing table off the machine, the feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base in back of the sewing machine.

Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower the

feed dog, for example during button sewing. If

you wish to continue sewing normally, slide the lever to the " " (a) in order to raise the feed dogs.

The feed dog will not rise up if you do not turn

the handwheel, even if the lever is slid to the

right. Make a complete turn to raise the feed

dogs.

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Operation

buttons

Needle up/down

position button

Auto-lock button

Reverse button

Start/stop button

The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning of sewing.

The sewing speed will increase slowly until reaching the speed setting selected with the speed limiting adjustment lever.

The foot control must be disconnected to complete this operation.

Reverse

button

Select Direct Patterns 1-5, or A Group Pattern 00 and the machine will sew in reverse. An arrow " " on the LCD screen display appears while stitching in reverse. The machine will sew forward after the button is released.

If you press and reverse the button before starting to sew, the machine will permanently sew in reverse. Press the button again to sew forward again.

Select Direct patterns 6-9, A Group Patterns 01-13, 28-99, and B Group Patterns 00-99 a reinforcement stitch sews at a low speed and machine automatically stops if the reverse button is pressed.

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Operation

buttons

Auto-lock button

When Direct Patterns 1-4, and A Group Pattern 00 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button i s p ressed, then automatically stop.

The LCD screen will display the figure " " until the machine is stopped.

When Direct Patterns 5-9, A Group Patterns 01-13 , 28-99, and B Group Patterns 00-99 are selected, press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew 3 locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop.

The function will be cancelled if you press the button once again or select another pattern.

The LCD screen will display the figure " " until the machine is stopped.

Needle up/ down

position button

With the Needle up/ down position button, you decide whether the needle shall stop in the up position or in the material when you stop sewing.

When you press the button so that the arrow (which displays just to the right of the needle icon on the LCD screen) will point upward, the needle will stop in the highest position.

When you press the button so that the arrow (which displays just to the right of the needle icon on the LCD screen) points downward, the machine will stop with the needle in the lowest position.

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Function buttons

Stitch width adjustment buttons

Mode selection

button

Stitch length adjustment buttons

Twin needle button Mirror

button

Elongation

button

Stitch width

adjustment button

When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch width can be regulated by pressing the stitch width adjustment buttons.

Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.

–

For a narrower stitch, press the " " button (left). For a wider stitch, press the " + " button

(right).

The stitch width can be adjusted between

"0.0-7.0".

Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.

When Direct Patterns

–

1-4, and A Group Pattern 00 are selected, the needle position is regulated by the stitch width adjustment buttons. Pressing the " " button (left), will move the needle to the left and pressing the " + " button (right), will move the needle to the right. The numbers will be changed from left position "0.0" to extreme right position "7.0". The pre-set center needle position will be indicated as "3.5".

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Function buttons

Stitch length

adjustment buttons

When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons.

To shorten the stitch length, press the " – " button (left). For a longer stitch length, press the "+" button (right). The stitch length can be adjusted between "0.0-4.5". Certain stitches have a limited length.

MODE

selection button

The LED light will be set at direct mode " " when start the machine. By pressing the button, LED light will move step by step to select the stitch mode, as shown.

Direct mode stitch

selection.

Utility and satin pattern

mode: Stitch selection using number buttons. Decorative pattern

mode: Character selection using number buttons. Block letter

mode:

Character selection using number buttons.

Script letter

mode:

Character selection using number buttons.

Elongation

button (see page 59)

A Group Patterns 28-51 can be elongated up to five times its normal length by pressing the " " button.

When the width or length or stitch is changed, a greater variety of patterns are available.

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Function buttons

Mirror button (see page 60)

The Direct Patterns 1-9, A Group Patterns 00-13, 28-99, and B Group Patterns 00-99 can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis by pressing the " " button. The machine will continue to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror button is pressed again. The mirror function also will be canceled if the pattern changed.

The function for mirror imaging the pattern appears on the LCD screen.

Twin needle button (see page 61)

With the twin needle, the Direct Patterns 1-9, A Group Patterns 00-13, 28-99, and B Group Patterns 00-99 can be sewn in two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different threads.

Press the " " button, the machine automatically reduces the maximum width for twin needle sewing. Press the button again for single needle sewing.

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Selection

buttons

Edit

button Memory button Clear

button

Direct pattern selection and number

buttons

Direct pattern

selection

and number

buttons

Direct pattern selection Press the buttons to select the utility patterns

shown beside the number button when the mode button is set at the Direct mode.

Number buttons

To select the desired pattern and press the number buttons .

Except the Direct Pattern mode, the other mode can be selected by pressing the desired numbers.

For example: pattern 60

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Selection

buttons

Edit button

–

If you wish to modify any settings in the memory mode, use the stitch width "+" or " " button to select the pattern to be modified, and press the " " button to set the selected pattern under the editing mode, the LED light will turn on. Manual setting function of the stitch width, stitch length, mirror, elongation and auto-lock for these memorized patterns is now possible. Press the " " button again to leave the editing mode and return to memory mode.

Memory

button

Press the " " butto–n to enter the memory mode, and store the combinations of characters or decorative stitches. Use the stitch width " + " or " " button to confirm the pattern memorized by pressing this button in memory mode.

Please

Note:

The Direct mode patterns and the

A Group

Patterns 14-27 cannot be memorized.

Clear

button

Press this button when th e incorrect character is selected. Each press of this button erases one character, or press this button to remove an added pattern when sewing combinations of characters or decorative stitches.

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Useful

skills

Sewing

corners

1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner.

2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually or by pressing the needle up/ down button

once.

3. Raise the presser foot.

4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the

fabric.

5. Lower the presser foot and resume

sewing.

Reverse Reverse stitching is used to secure the threads at the beginning and at the end of a seam.

Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches. The machine will sew forward when the button is released.

Free

arm Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.

Page 37

Useful

skills

Installing

the

extension table

* The Extension table accessory is optional.

It is not included with this machine.

Pull the sewing table and accessory box off by sliding it to the left.

Follow the arrow, and stretch the foot of the extension table.

Snap (A) of the extension table into (B) of the machine.

Extension table can help moving during sewing.

Sewing on the heavy

fabric

The black button on the right side of the presser foot will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of a seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over seams when hemming jeans.

When you reach the point of an increased thickness, lower the needle and raise the presser foot. Press the toe of the foot and push in the black button, then lower the foot and continue sewing.

The black button releases automatically after sewing few stitches.

Cardboard or

thick fabric

You also can place another piece of fabric with the same thickness at the back of the seam. Or support the presser foot while feeding by hand and sewing toward the folded side.

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Needle

position

and stitch

length

A-00

Changing the needle

position

–

0.0 2.0 3.5 5.0 7.0

These setting apply only to Direct Patterns 1-4, or A Group Pattern 00. The pre-set position is "3.5", center position. When you press the " " of stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will be moved to the left. When you press the "+" of stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will be moved to the right. On the LCD screen, the point illustration and the number indicate the needle position.

–

Changing the stitch length

0.5

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.5

To shorten the stitch length, press the " " of stitch length adjustment button. For a longer stitch length, press the "+" of stitch length adjustment button.

Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the longer the stitch should be.

Zigzac

stitches

0.0

0.5

1.0

3.0

2.0

5.0

3.0

7.0

4.5

Adjusting

the stitch width

The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is "7.0" ; however, the width can be reduced on any patterns. The width increases as you press the " + " of stitch width adjustment button from "0.0-7.0".

Adjusting

the stitch length

The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length approaches "0.3".

Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "1.0-

2.5". Closed up zigzag stitches (close together) are

referred to as a satin stitch.

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Stretch

stitch

3 4 7 7

Straight stretch stitch

Straight stitch

Use this stitch with knitted, tricot or other stretchy fabrics. The stitch enables your seam to stretch without breaking the thread.

Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric such as denims.

These stitches can also be used as a decorative top stitch.

3 4

Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams.

Triple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for firm

fabrics like denim, poplin, duck, etc.

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Overcasting

stitches

Sewing

overcasting stitches

along the edges of fabric to prevent them from

fraying.

5 8

Using the

overcasting foot

5.0~7.0 2.0~3.0

Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E).

Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot.

Attention:

The overcasting foot should be used to sew with patterns 05 and 08 only and do not set the stitch width narrower than "5.0". It is possible that needle could hit the presser

foot and break when sewing other patterns

and width.

6 A-02

Using the all purpose

foot

2.5~4.5 2.0~3.0

Change the presser foot to the all purpose

foot (T) .

Sewing the overcasting along the edge of

the fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of the fabric on the right side.

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Blind

hem

Secure the

bottoms

of skirts and pants with a blind hem, this stitch will sew

without stitches

showing

on right side of

fabric.

9 A-03 A-04

2.5~4.0 1.0~2.0

9: Blind hem for woven fabrics A-03: Blind hem for stretch fabrics A-04: Blind hem for stretch fabrics

Please

Note:

5mm 5mm

It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test first.

Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong

side uppermost.

Reverse

side

Overcasting

stitches

Reverse

side

Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It should just

pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust the stitch width accordingly.

Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a)

so that the guide just rests against the fold.

Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along the edge of the guide.

Turn over the fabric.

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Button

sewing

2.5~4.5

Select the pattern 25 from the Group Patterns "A" to get the button sewing stitch. Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot.

Move the drop feed lever to " " to lower the feed dogs.

-4.

Position the work under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot.

Adjust the stitch width to " 2.5-4.5 " according to the distance between the two holes of the button.

Turn the handwheel to check that the needle goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the button.

Before sewing, press the Auto-lock button to sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the beginning and at the end of the stitch.

If a shank is required (ex. sew on coats or jackets), place a darning needle on top of the button and sew.

Pull end of the upper thread to the wrong side of the fabric, then tie it with the bobbin thread.

For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the front two holes first, push work forward and then sew through the back two holes.

Please

Note:

When you finish the work, move the drop

feed control to " " to raise the feed dogs.

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Buttonhole

stitching

Buttonhole

sewing to match the size of the button is

possible.

For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is

recommended

to use a

stabilizer

for a better

buttonhole

finish.

A-14

A-16

A-18

A-15

A-17

A-19

2. -7.0 0.3- .0

3.0-7.0 0.3- .0

2. - . 0.3- .0

. -7.0 0.3- .0

0: For light to medium weight fabrics A-14: For light or medium weight fabrics A-15: For light or medium weight fabrics A-16: For heavier weight fabrics A-17: For light or medium weight fabrics A-18: For heavy weight fabrics A-19: For jeans or trousers A-20: For jeans or stretch fabric with a

coarse weave

A-21: For stretch fabric

A-20

A-21

3.0-7.0

.0-2.0

3.0-7.0

.0-3.0

Please

Note:

Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the same type of fabrics.

Mark the positions of the buttonhole on the fabric. The maximum buttonhole length is 3cm (1 3/16 inch). (Total of diameter + thickness of button.)

Attach the buttonhole foot, then pull out the button holder plate and insert the button.

The size of the buttonhole is determined by the button inserted in the button plate.

The thread should be passed through the hole in the presser foot, then be placed under the foot.

Starting

point

Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to

the desired width and density. Position the fabric under the presser foot with

the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the center line on the buttonhole foot.

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Buttonhole

stitching

Pull the buttonhole lever all the way down and position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.

Please

Note:

When you select any buttonhole pattern, the LCD screen will display the figure " ", to remind you to lower the buttonhole lever.

Before sewing, please hold the thread by hand.

Please

Note: Gently feed the fabric by hand. Before stopping, the machine will automatically

sew a reinforcement stitch after the buttonhole is sewn.

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Buttonhole

stitching

Buttonholes

are

sewn from

the

front

of the

presser foot

to the

back,

as shown.

A-14

A-16 A-17

A-15

A-18 A-19

A-20

A-21

Raise the presser foot and cut thread. To sew over same buttonhole, raise the

presser foot (will return to original position). After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the

buttonhole lever until it stops.

Attention:

After sewing the buttonholes, raise the buttonhole lever all the way up to its original position for other sewing.

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Buttonhole

stitching

Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not to cut any stitches on either side. Use a pin as a stopper at the bar tack so you do not cut too much.

Please

Note:

When cutting the buttonhole with the seam ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting direction, otherwise injuries may result.

Making a

buttonhole

on stretch

fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under the button-

hole foot.

Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the gimp thread onto the back of the presser foot.

Bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves,

then temporarily tie them there. Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

Set the stitch width to match the diameter of the gimp thread.

Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp thread gently to remove any slack, then trim

off any excess.

Please

Note:

It is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric.

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Bar tack

stitch

A-22

.0-3.0 0.3- .0

1 Select pattern 22 of from the Group

Patterns "A" to get the bar tack stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot.

2 Pull the button holder to the rear. Set the

button guide plate on the buttonhole foot to

the desired length.

3 Position the fabric so that the needle is

2mm (1/16") in front of where you want the sewing to start, and then lower the presser foot.

2mm

Starting point

4 Pass the upper thread down through the

hole in the presser foot. Pull down the buttonhole lever. The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing.

5 Bar tack stitches are sewn.

6 As an example, the illustration shows the

procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corners.

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Eyelet

Stitch

Eyelet

stitches

are used for making belt holes and other similar

applications.

A-23 A-24

.0 6.0 7.0

A-23: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc A-24: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc

Select pattern 23 or 24 from the Group Patterns "A" to get the eyelet stitch. Attach presser the foot "A".

–

A B C

Press the " " or "+" stitch width adjustment to button select the eyelet size.

Size of eyelet. A. Small: 5.0mm (3/16 inch). B. Medium: 6.0mm (15/64 inch). C. Large: 7.0mm (1/4 inch).

Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching, and then lower the presser foot lever.

Once sewing is completed, the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches, then stops.

Make a hole at the center using an eyelet punch.

* Eyelet punch is not included with the

machine.

Please

Note:

- When using the eyelet punch, place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric.

- If thin thread is used, the stitching may be coarse. If this occurs, sew the eyelet twice one on top of the other.

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Darning

stsitch

A-26 A-27

3. -7.0

.0-2.0

Select pattern 26 or 27 from the Group Patterns "A" to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot.

Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric together. Select the needle position. Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear.

Pull the button holder to rear. Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot

to the desired length.

Start

Stop

The size of one darn cycle is variable. However, the maximum stitch length is

2.6cm (1 inch) and the maximum stitch width is 7mm (9/32 inch).

a. The length of sewing. b. The width of sewing.

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Darning

stitch

2mm

Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever.

Please

Note:

When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size.

Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot.

Pull down the buttonhole lever. The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand, and then start sewing.

Please

Note:

When you select any buttonhole pattern or darning pattern, the LCD screen will display the figure " " to remind you to lower the buttonhole lever.

A-27

A-26

Darning stitches are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown.

Please

Note:

If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is too thick, increase the stitch length.

If the sewing range is too big to sew, then we suggest you can sew several times (or cross sew) to get better sewing result.

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Zipper

insertion

This foot can be set to sew on each side of the zipper, the The edge of the foot guides

the

zipper to ensure

straight placement.

3.5 1.5~3.0

5mm

Attention:

Zipper foot should be used for sewing width center needle position straight stitch only. It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns.

Inserting

a centered

zipper

Place the right sides of the fabric together.

Sew a bottom seam 2cm from the right edge

Reverse

stitches

Basting

stitching

Reverse

side

Basting

stitching

Reverse

side

to the zipper bottom stop position. Sew a few stitches in reverse to lock. Increase the stitch length to maximum, set the tension below 2, and baste the remaining length of the fabric.

Press open the seam allowance. Place the zipper face down on the seam allowance with the teeth against the seam line. Baste the zipper tape.

2cm

Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper.

Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper.

Stitching around the zipper.

Please

Note:

When sewing, be sure that the needle does not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle may bend or break.

Remove the basting and press.

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Zipper

insertion

Reverse stitches

Basting

stitching

5mm

Inserting

a side

zipper

Place the right sides of the fabric together. Sew a bottom seam 2cm from the right edge to the zipper bottom stop position. Sew a few stitches in reverse to lock. Increase the stitch length to maximum, set the tension below 2, and baste the remaining length of the fabric.

Reverse

side

2cm

Fold back to the left seam allowance. Turn under the right seam allowance to form

3mm (1/8 inch) fold.

Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing the left side of the zipper. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the presser foot holder when sewing the right side of the zipper.

Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to top.

Turn the fabric right side out, stitch across the lower end and right side of zipper.

Stop about 5cm (2 inches) from the top of zipper. Remove the basting and open the zipper. Stitch the remainder of the seam.

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Narrow

hemming

The hemmer foot is used to stitch the narrow rolled hems usually found on shirt tails, table

linens

and along the edge of

frills.

3.5 1.5~3.0

* The Hemmer foot accessory is optional. It

is not included with this machine.

Fold edge of fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch),

then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric.

Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the

handwheel toward you, and lower the presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise the presser foot.

Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of hemmer foot. Move fabric back and forth until the fold forms a scroll shape.

Lower the presser foot and start sewing

slowly guiding the raw edge of the fabric in front of the hemmer foot evenly into the scroll of the foot.

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Cording

Used for

embellishing

1 to 3 cords or

decorative threads.

Sew over one strand of

cording

to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or

sew

over three strands of

cording

for border trims. Pearl cotton,

knitting

yarn,

embroidery floss,

lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be used for

cording.

* The cording foot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine.

Single

cording

Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord in the center groove of the

cording foot from the right side opening. Place the cord under the grooves of the

cording foot and pull the cord about 5cm (2 inches) behind the foot.

The grooves under the foot will hold the length of the cord in place while the stitches are being form over the cord.

Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so that the stitches are just covering the cord. Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the cord

over the design.

6 A-10

Triple

cording

Mark the design on the fabric. Insert three cords into the grooves of the foot

from the right side opening. Place the cord under the grooves of the

cording foot and pull the cord about 5cm (2 inches) behind the foot.

The grooves under the foot will hold the length of the cord in place while the stitches are being form over the cord.

Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so that the stitches are just covering the cord. Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the cord

over the design.

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Satin stitch

sewing

5 A-28 A-29 A-30 A-31 A-32 A-33 A-34 A-35 A-36 A-37 A-38 A-39 A-40 A-41 A-42 A-43

3. -7.0 0.

-2.0

A-44 A-45 A-46 A-47 A-48 A-49 A-50 A-51 A-52 A-53 A-54 A-55 A-56 A-57 A-58 A-59 A-60

Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a full indentation on the underside to allowed easy sewing over the thickness of the stitches form by closely spaced zigzag stitches, and even feeding of the fabric.

To tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern, you may adjust the length and width of the pattern by pressing the stitch length and width adjustment buttons. Experiment with fabric scraps until you get the desired length and width.

Please

Note:

When sewing very thin fabrics, it is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric.

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Quilting

Sandwiching

batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is call

"Quilting".

The top layer is usually formed by

multiple geometrically

shaped pieces of materials

joined

together

3.5 1.0~3.0

* The Quilting foot accessory is optional. It

is not included with this machine.

Insert the edge/quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire.

Sew the first row and move over the fabric to sew successive rows with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching.

Please

Note:

When using the quilting foot, only use center needle position stitches to prevent machine damage.

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Gathering

The Gathering Foot is used for

gathering

fabrics. Ideal for

clothing

as well as home

decor

works best on thin to medium weight

fabrics.

3.5 4.5

* The Gathering foot accessory is optional. It is

not included with this machine.

Gathered

fabric

Remove the presser foot holder and attach the

gathering foot, lowering the tension setting to

below 2.

Place fabric to be gathered under presser foot to the right of the presser foot.

Sew a row of stitching, keeping the raw edge of fabric aligned with the right edge of foot. The stitches automatically cause the fabric to gather.

Suitable for light to medium weight fabrics. If

your fabric is light, such as batiste or lace, you will have more gathers.

To gather and attach gathered fabric

one

step

Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot

on the bottom. When using the slot, you can gather the bottom

layer of the fabric while attaching it to a flat top layer, such as the waistband on a dress bodice.

- Remove the presser foot holder and attach gathering foot.

- Place the fabric to be gathered with right side up under the foot.

- Place top layer of the fabric right side down in the slot.

- Guide the two layers as illustrated.

Please

Note:

- When testing machine for adjustments to

achieve desired fullness, work with 10" increments of the fabric, trims or elastic. This makes it easier to determine the adjustments and how much change is needed for your project. Always test on your project fabric and on the same grainline as will be used in your finished project.

- Sew slow to medium speed for better fabric

control.

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Smocking

The

decorative

stitch created by

stitching

embroidering

over gathers is called

"smocking". It

is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs. The

smocking

stitch adds texture

and

elasticity

fabric.

A-09 A-10

Use the all purpose foot to sew basting lines 1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be

smocked.

Basting

Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the

gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the other end.

Bobbin thread

Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew decorative pattern stitches between the straight seams.

Pull out the basting.

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Free motion darning,

embroidery

and

monogramming

1 5

3.5~5.0

* The Darning/ Embroidery foot accessory is

optional. It is not included with this machine.

Move the drop feed control to " " to lower

the feed dogs.

a b

Remove the presser foot holder, and attach

the darning foot to the presser foot holder bar. The lever (a) should be behind the needle

clamp screw (b). Press the darning foot on

firmly from behind with your index finger and tighten the screw (c).

Darning

First sew around the edges of the hole (to secure the threads). Working from left to right, sew over the hole in a constant and continuous movement.

Turn the work by 1/4 and sew over the first stitching moving the work slower over the hole to separate the threads and not form big gaps between the threads.

Please

Note:

Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric.

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Free motion darning,

embroidery

and

monogramming

Embroidery

Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to maintain a constant speed.

Fill in the design working from the outline towards the inside. Keep the stitches close together.

You will get longer stitches by moving the hoop faster and shorter stitches by moving the hoop more slowly.

Secure with a reinforcement stitches at the end by press Auto-lock button.

Monogramming

Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Sew at a constant speed, moving the hoop slowly along the lettering.

When the letter is finished. Secure with a reinforcement stitches at the end by press Auto-lock button.

* Embroider hoop is not included with the

machine.

Please

Note:

When you finish the work, move the drop feed control to " " to raise the feed dogs.

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Walking

foot

* The walking foot accessory is optional. It is not included

with this machine.

Always try to sew first

without

the walking foot

accessory

which should be used

only

when

necessary

It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard, regular foot on your machine.

Your sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on a wide range of fabrics from delicate chiffons to multiple layers of denim.

The Walking Foot accessory equalizes the feeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric and improves the matching of plaids, stripes and patterns. It also helps to prevent uneven feeding of very difficult fabrics.

Lift the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot bar.

Remove the presser foo t holder by unscrewing (counterclockwise) the presser bar attaching screw.

Attach the Walking Foot to the machine as follows:

- The arm (a) should fit into above the needle screw and

clamp (b).

- Slide the plastic attaching head (c) from your left to right so that it is fitted into the presser foot bar.

- Lower the presser foot bar.

- Replace and tighten (clockwise) the presser bar attaching screw.

- Make sure both the needle screw and the presser bar attaching screw are tightly secured.

Draw the bobbin thread up and place both the bobbin thread and the needle thread behind the walking foot attachment.

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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.

A-08 A-06

Thin paper

Basting

Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble stabilizer sheet.

Align the center of the presser foot with the center of the two pieces of fabric and begin

sewing.

After sewing, remove the paper.

Patchwork

stitching

A-08 A-86 A-09 A-10 A-61

Place the two pieces of fabric with the right side together and sew with the straight stitch.

Open the seam allowances and presses it flat.

Place the center of the presser foot on the seam line of the joined pieces of fabric and sew over the seam.

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Scalloping

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called

"scalloping".

It is used

the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of

projects.

A-12

Scallop

hem

Fold the fabric right side together in and sew

along the edge.

Wrong

side

fabric

Cut the fabric along the seam leaving an

allowance of 3mm (1/8 inch) for seaming. Notch the allowance.

Turn the fabric over and push out the curved

seam to the surface and iron it.

A-13 A-35

Scallop

edging

Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making

sure 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.

Trim along the stitches.

* Be careful not to cut the stitches.

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Elongation

A-28 A-29 A-30 A-31 A-32 A-33 A-34 A-35 A-36 A-37 A-38 A-39

A-40

A-41

A-42

A-43

A-44

A-45

A-46

A-47

A-48

A-49

A-50

A-51

2. -7.0 0.3- .0

1 The stitches shown in the diagram above

can be elongated up to five times the normal length by pressing the elongation button.

2 The LCD screen icon for elongation

imaging of the pattern appears.

x1 Normal

length

3 When the width or length of the stitch is

changed, a greater variety of the selected pattern is available.

Please

Note:

Patterns from A Group 28-51 can be elongated and mirrored simultaneously.

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Mirror

image

Please

Note:

- The Direct Patterns " " and A Group Patterns 14-27 cannot be mirror imaged.

- Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns.

1 Select the pattern.

2 Pressing the mirror button.

3 The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging of

the pattern appears.

A. Normal pattern sewing.

B. Mirror pattern sewing.

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Using the twin

needle

2.0- .0

Please

Note:

When using twin needles, use the " T " presser foot regardless of what kind of sewing will be carried out.

1 Insert the twin needle.

Attention:

When using twin needles, use the all purpose foot (T) regardless of what kind of sewing foot will be carried out.

Use only twin needle assemblies with max.

2mm needle distance.

2 Follow the instructions for single-needle

threading using the horizontal spool pin. Thread through the left needle. Set the second spool pin (included with the accessories) into the hole on the top of the machine. Thread through remaining points, making certain to omit the thread

guide above the needle and pass thread

through the right needle.

3 Thread each needle separately.

Please

Note:

Make sure that the two threads used to thread the twin needle are of the same weight. You can use one or two colors.

4 Press the Twin needle button, and the

machine automatically reduces the maximum width for twin needle sewing.

6 Select a pattern and start to sew. Except the

Direct patterns " " and A Group patterns

14-27, the other patterns can be used. Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other.

Please

Note:

When sewing with twin needle, always proceed slowly, and make sure to maintain a

low speed to insure quality stitching.

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Memory

Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns such as names, which may be used frequently.

Please

Note:

- Multiple patterns selecting from pattern modes , , , can be combined and sewn together.

- This machine has 4 modules of program memory and each module can retain 20 units of stitches.

- The Direct mode patterns and the A Group Patterns 14-27 cannot be entered into memory.

- All the units in the memory can be edited to set its function such as Stitch length, Stitch width, Elongation, Mirror, and Auto-lock.

Combining

patterns or

letters

Press " MODE " button to select any desired pattern

group among , , , on front cover. The LED will indicate the selected group.

Press the " " button to open the memory mode and then appears a sub-screen in the center. It is available to select the number of the memory module when the

cursor start flashing.

Press number of memory module. (e.g. 2)

The memory screen appears automatically.

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Memory

Press the desired pattern number. (e.g. 60)

The selected pattern displays on the LCD screen.

Repeat step 5, 6 for more patterns to be stored in the

memory.

Please

Note:

When the memory the full with 20 units of patterns, the machine will beep to signal it.

Press the " " button to leave the memory mode and

return to the normal screen.

Adding patterns or

letters

Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from the

memory module after closing the machine if you do not press the " " button again when you have completed your selection.

While in the memory mode, press stitch width

adjustment button until the stitch number you have selected is displayed, then add the new stitch.

Press pattern No. (e.g. 31) The selected pattern will be

inserted.

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Memory

Editing

patterns

Use the stitch width adjustment button to select the

pattern that you wish to edit while in the memory mode.

EDIT

Press the " " button to edit the pattern. The stitch

length, stitch width, Elongation, Mirror, and Auto-lock of the patterns can be adjusted manually.

EDIT

Please

Note:

The stitch length, stitch width, Elongation, Mirror, and Auto-lock of the patterns can be adjusted manually.

Press the " " button when complete and return to

browse status.

Clearing patterns or

letters

While in the memory mode, press stitch width

adjustment button to select the pattern that you want to clear .

Press the " " button to delete the selected pattern

and the next pattern in the back will move forward.

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Memory

Recalling and sewing the memorized

pattern

Press the " " button to enter memory mode and then

input the number of memory module when the cursor start flashing.

Input the number of memory module. (e.g. 2)

LCD sc–reen shows the first pattern of the selected

memory module. Select or browse memory patterns by pressing stitch

width " " or " + " buttons.

Press on the foot control or press the start/stop button

to start the sewing machine.

The screen shows the current sewing pattern.

Press the " " button to leave memory mode and

return to the normal screen.

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Memory

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Warning

functions

Warning

animation

message

display

The sewing machine is

experiencing a problem

The animation message means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle cannot move. Please look through the "Trouble shooting guide" on page 71 or 72 to find the solution. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew.

Instruction animation

message

display

Bobbin winding The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.

Lower the

buttonhole

lever

When you select any buttonhole or darning stitch, LCD

screen will be demonstrated the figure " ", it is to

remind you to lower the buttonhole lever.

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Warning

functions

Warning beeping

sound

- When operating correctly: 1 beep

- When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps

- When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 3-short beeps It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move. Please look

through the "Trouble shooting guide" on page 71/72 to find the solution. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew.

Return bobbin winder spindle to

left

If you press any button on the machine when the bobbin is full or the bobbin winder spindle is in the right position, then the machine will beep 3 times as a warning.

Return the bobbin winder spindle to the left position.

Please

Note:

If the problem is still not solved, please contact your local dealer.

Attention:

During the sewing, if the thread get jammed inside the hook stopping the needle from moving and you continue pressing the foot control, the security switch will stop the machine completely. In order to restart the sewing machine, you will have to turn the on/off switch to the OFF position and then ON again.

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Buzzer

sound

OFF

1 Press on the " " button and turn on the

power switch at the same time.

2 You can select the mode by pressing the

stitch width " + " or " - " button. Select desired mode sound on " "or sound off

" ".

3 Pressing the " " button. The Buzzer

sound setting mark will appear on the LCD screen when you have set it.

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Maintenance

Attention:

Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result.

Cleaning the

screen

If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.

Cleaning the sewing machine

surface

If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a dry cloth.

Attention:

This machine is equipped with a 100mW LED lamp. If lamp replacement is needed, please contact nearest authorized retailer.

Cleaning the

hook

If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary.

Attention:

Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance.

Remove the needle plate cover and bobbin.

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Maintenance

Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot holder. Remove the screw holding the needle plate and remove the

needle plate.

Clean the feed dog and bobbin case with a brush. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth.

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Trouble

shooting guide

Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer.

Problem

Cause

Correction

Reference

Upper thread

breaks

1.The machine is not threaded correctly.

1.Rethread the machine.

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2.The thread tension is too tight.

2.Reduce the thread tension (lower number).

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3.The thread is too thick for the needle.

3.Select a larger needle.

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4.The needle is not inserted correctly.

4.Remove and reinsert the needle (flat side towards the back).

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5.The thread is wound around the spool holder pin.

5.Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel.

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6.The needle is damaged.

6.Replace the needle.

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Lower thread

breaks

1.The bobbin case is not inserted correctly.

1.Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread. The thread should pull easily.

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2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.

2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case.

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Skipped

stitches

1.The needle is not inserted correctly.

1.Remove and reinsert needle(flat side towards the back).

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2.The needle is damaged.

2.Insert a new needle.

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3.The wrong size needle has been used.

3.Choose a needle to suit the thread.

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4.The foot is not attached correctly.

4.Check and attach correctly.

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5.The machine is not threaded correctly.

5.Rethread the machine.

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Needle breaks

1.The needle is damaged.

1.Insert a new needle.

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2.The needle is not correctly inserted.

2.Insert the needle correctly (flat side towards the back).

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3.Wrong needle size for the fabric.

3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.

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4.The wrong foot is attached.

4.Select the correct foot.

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5.The needle clamp screw is loose.

5.Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw.

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6.The presser foot that is used is not appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew.

6.Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew.

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7.The upper thread tension is too tight.

7.Loosen the upper thread tension.

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Loose stitches

1.The machine is not correctly threaded.

1.Check the threading.

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2.The bobbin case is not correctly threaded.

2.Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.

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3.Needle/fabric/thread combination is wrong.

3.The needle size must suit the fabric and thread.

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4.Thread tension is wrong.

4.Correct the thread tension.

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Seam

gather or

pucker

1.The needle is too thick for the fabric.

1.Select a finer needle.

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2.The stitch length is adjusted wrong.

2.Readjust the stitch length.

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3.The thread tension is too tight.

3.Loosen the thread tension.

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Trouble

shooting guide

Problem

Cause

Correction

Reference

Seam

puckering

1.The needle thread tension is too tight.

1.Loosen the thread tension.

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2.The needle thread is not threaded correctly.

2.Rethread the machine.

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3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.

3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.

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4.Shorten stitch length is too long for the fabric.

4.Make stitch dense.

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Patterns are

distorted

1.The correct presser foot is not used.

1.Select the correct foot.

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2.The needle thread tension is too tight.

2.Loosen the thread tension .

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3.The stitch length is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.

3.Make stitch adjustment.

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The machine

jams

1.Thread is caught in the hook.

Remove the upper thread and bobbin case. Turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread remnants.

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2.The feed dogs are packed with lint.

The machine

is noisy

1.Lint or oil have collected on the hook or needle bar.

1.Clean the hook and feed dog as described.

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2.The needle is damaged.

2.Replace the needle.

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3.Slight humming sound coming from internal motor.

3.Normal

4.Thread is caught in the hook.

Remove the upper thread and bobbin case. Turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread remnants.

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5.The feed dogs are packed with lint.

Uneven

stitches,

uneven feed

1.Poor quality thread.

1.Select a better quality thread.

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2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.

2.Remove the bobbin case, the thread and reinsert correctly.

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3.Fabric has been pulled.

3.Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it be taken up by the machine.

The sewing

machine

doesn't

operate

1.The machine is not turned on.

1.Turn on the machine.

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2.The Start/stop button was not pressed.

2.Press the Start/stop button.

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3.The presser foot lifter is raised.

3.Lower the presser foot lifter.

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4.The Start/stop button was pressed, even through the foot controller is connected.

4.Do not use Start/stop button when the foot controller is con-nected. To use Start/stop button, disconnect the foot controller.

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5.A thread is caught in the hook race.

5.Remove the upper thread and bobbin case. Turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread remnants.

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6.The machine is not plugged in.

6.Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.

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PLEASE AFFIX YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE/RECEIPT HERE IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY

THIS RECEIPT MUST BE PRODUCED W A R R A N T Y

1. Home of Living Brands (Pty) Ltd (“Home of Living Brands”) warrants to the

original purchaser of this product (“the customer”) that this product will be free of

defects in quality and workmanship which under normal personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase (“warranty period”).

2. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks, is defective or does not work properly for the intended purpose, the customer must notify the supplier from whom the customer bought the product (“the supplier”) thereof within the warranty period. Any claim in terms of this warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of purchase is not available, then repair, and/or service charges may be payable by the customer to the supplier.

3. The faulty product must be taken to the supplier's service centre to exercise the warranty.

4. The supplier will refund, repair or exchange the product in terms of this warranty subject to legislative requirements. This warranty shall be valid only where the customer has not broken the product himself, or used the product for something that it is not supposed to be used for. The warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a result of disaster, misuse, tamper, abuse or any unauthorised modification or repair of the product.

5. This warranty will extend only to the product provided at the date of the purchase and not to any expendables attached or installed by the customer.

6. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the product breaks or fails to work properly within 3 (three) months of the repair and not as a result of misuse, tampering or modification by or on behalf of the customer, then the supplier may replace the product or pay a refund to the customer.

7. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where products returned are not in the original packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will be deducted from any refund paid to the customer.

HOME OF LIVING BRANDS (PTY) LTD (JOHANNESBURG)

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JOHANNESBURG TEL NO. (011) 490-9600 CAPE TOWN TEL NO. (021) 552-5161 DURBAN TEL NO. (031) 792-6000 www.homeoflivingbrands.com

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