Models 419S & 423S
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the followings: Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER –To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1.An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2.Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 Watts.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1.Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.
2.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3.Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4.Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6.Do not use outdoors.
7.Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
9.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10.Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
11.Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12.Do not use bent needles.
13.Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14.Switch this sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.
15.Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS |
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SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW |
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Extension Table ................................................................................................................................. |
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Standard Accessories ........................................................................................................................ |
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Accessory Storage Box ..................................................................................................................... |
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Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply ................................................................................... |
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Foot Control ....................................................................................................................................... |
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Presser Foot Lifter ............................................................................................................................. |
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To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot .......................................................................................... |
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Presser Foot Pressure Adjusting Dial ................................................................................................ |
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Changing Needle ............................................................................................................................... |
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To check the needle ...................................................................................................................... |
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Thread and Needle Chart .................................................................................................................. |
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Setting Spool Pins ............................................................................................................................. |
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Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case ............................................................................................ |
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Winding the Bobbin ............................................................................................................................ |
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Threading Bobbin Case ..................................................................................................................... |
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Threading the Machine ...................................................................................................................... |
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Needle Threader ................................................................................................................................ |
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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ............................................................................................................... |
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Balancing Needle Thread Tension .................................................................................................... |
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Pattern Selector Dial .......................................................................................................................... |
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Stitch Length Control ......................................................................................................................... |
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Stitch Width Control ........................................................................................................................... |
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Reverse Stitch Button ........................................................................................................................ |
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Dropping the Feed Dog ..................................................................................................................... |
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SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING |
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Straight Stitch Sewing ........................................................................................................................ |
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To Change Sewing Direction ............................................................................................................. |
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Seam Guides Line ............................................................................................................................. |
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Variable Needle Position ................................................................................................................... |
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Zigzag Stitching ................................................................................................................................. |
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SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING |
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Overcasting ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Tricot Stitch ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Knit Stitch ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Straight Stretch Stitch ........................................................................................................................ |
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Sewing on Buttons ............................................................................................................................. |
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Buttonhole .......................................................................................................................................... |
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To adjust buttonhole stitch density ................................................................................................. |
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Corded Buttonhole ............................................................................................................................. |
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Zipper Application .............................................................................................................................. |
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Blind Stitch Hemming ........................................................................................................................ |
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Rolled Hem ........................................................................................................................................ |
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SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING |
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Shell Tuck .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Stretch Stitch Patterns ....................................................................................................................... |
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Smocking ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Box Stitching ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Applique ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Decorative Satin Stitch Patterns ........................................................................................................ |
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SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE |
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Dismantling and Assembling Hook Race Unit ................................................................................... |
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Cleaning the Feed Dog ...................................................................................................................... |
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Oiling the Machine ............................................................................................................................. |
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Oiling behind the face plate ............................................................................................................ |
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Oiling the shuttle hook area ............................................................................................................ |
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Sewing Light ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. |
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SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts
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51 Reverse stitch button
2 Pattern selector dial
3 Stitch width control
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5 Bobbin winder stopper
36 Bobbin winder spindle
7 Spool pins
28 Bobbin winder thread guide
9 Thread guide
10 Thread take-up lever
111 Thread tension dial
12 Pressure adjusting dial
13 Face plate
14 Thread cutter
15 Needle threader
16 Needle plate
17 Presser foot holder
18 Needle clamp
19 Needle
20 Presser foot
21 Extension table
22 Carrying handle
23 Handwheel
24 Power switch
25 Machine socket
26 Free arm
27 Buttonhole lever
28 Presser foot lifter
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SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing surface and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.
Detaching the table:
Pull the table away from the machine.
Attaching the table:
Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.
Advantages and uses of free arm sewing:
Å[ Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when bartacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and waistlines.
Å[ For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any circular garment area
Å[ For darning socks or mending knees, elbows or areas of wear in children's clothes
Standard Accessories
1Zipper foot
2Automatic buttonhole foot
3Hemmer foot
4Bobbins
5Set of needles
6Seam ripper
7screwdriver
8Oil
9Hem guide
Accessory Storage Box
Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the extension table.
1 Accessory storage box
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1. Turn off the power switch. |
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2. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket. |
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Power supply plug |
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Foot control |
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Operating Instruction: |
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a polarized outlet only one way. |
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If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. |
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Do not modify the plug in any way. |
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Foot Control Model YC-482J or TJC-150 is used with Sewing |
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Machine Models 419S and 423S. (For U.S.A. market only) |
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Foot control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.
The harder you press on the control, the faster the machine runs.
Caution : Do not place anything on the foot contorol, otherwise the machine will start advertently.
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Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot. You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4") higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you to place heavy fabric under the foot.
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To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot
To remove
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position.
Raise the presser foot.
Press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
The presser foot will drop off.
To attach
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.
Presser Foot Pressure Adjusting Dial
The Presser foot pressure adjusting dial should be set at 3 for regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to 2 for applique, cutwork, drawnwork, basting and embroidery for better maneuverability of fabric.
Velours and knit with a lot of stretch may require a 1 setting.
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Crepe de Chine, Voile, |
Fine Silk |
9/65 |
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Lawn, Organdy, |
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Georgette, |
Fine Synthetic |
11/75 |
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Tricot |
Fine Cotton |
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Covered |
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Polyester |
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Medium |
Linens, Cotton, Pique, |
50 Silk |
11/75 |
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Serge, Double Knits, |
50 to 80 Cotton |
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Percale |
50 to 60 |
14/90 |
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Synthetic |
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Cotton Covered |
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Polyester |
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Denim, Tweed, |
50 Silk |
14/90 |
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Gabardine, |
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Coating, Drapery and |
40 to 50 Cotton |
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Upholstery Fabric |
40 to 50 |
16/100 |
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Synthetic |
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Changing Needle
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you and
lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert a new needle into the clamp with the flat side away from
you.
When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up as far as
it will go and tighten the clamp screw firmly with the screwdriver.
*Check your needles frequently for barbed or blunted points. Snags and runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent and are almost always caused by a damaged needle.
To check the needle
Place the flat side of the needle on something flat (needle
plate, glass etc.). The clearance between the needle and flat
surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
Thread and Needle Chart
*In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles 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.
*When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics,use a BLUE TIPPED needle.
The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
*When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper to prevent seam puckering.
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Setting Spool Pins
The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed thread to the machine.
To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for storage.
1Needle thread
2Hole
3Tangle
Note : When using thread which has tendency to tangle around spool pin, thread through the hole of spool pin as shown.
The hole should face the thread spool.
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case
Open the hook cover.
1 Hook cover
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.
2 Latch
When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn into the recess of the hook race.
3 Horn
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Winding the Bobbin
1Draw the thread from spool.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
2Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
3Push it to the right.
4With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress the foot control.
Stop the machine when the bobbin has made a few turns, and cut the thread close to the hole on the bobbin.
5Depress the foot control again.
When the bobbin is fully wound, stop the machine. Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original position by moving the spindle to the left, and cut the thread.
Note : Return the bobbin winder spindle when the machine stops.
Threading Bobbin Case
1Place the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction of arrow.
2 Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot.
3Draw the thread under the tension spring and into the delivery eye.
*Leave about 10 cm (4") of free thread.
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Raise the presser foot. |
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1 Draw the thread into thread guide.
2 While holding the thread near spool, draw thread down into the tension area and then around the check spring holder.
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3 Firmly draw the thread up and through the take–up lever from right to left.
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4 Then draw the thread down and slip it into the lower thread guide.
5 Draw the thread down and slip it into needle bar thread
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guide on the left.
6 Thread the needle eye from front to back.
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* Refer to page 10 for the built-in needle threader.
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Note : You may want to cut the end of thread with sharp scissors for easier needle threading.
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