49360
INSTRUCTION BOOK
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to
electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only)
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
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.
WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near
children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and
foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the
needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
Names of Parts ............................................................. 2
Standard Accessories ................................................... 3
Extension Table ............................................................. 3
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply ....................................... 4
Before Using Your Sewing Machine .............................. 4
Speed Control Slider..................................................... 5
Controlling Sewing Speed ............................................ 5
Machine Operating Buttons........................................ 6-7
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder..................... 8
Changing the Presser Foot ........................................... 8
Presser Foot Lifter ........................................................ 8
Presser Foot Pressure Dial ........................................... 8
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog ............................... 9
Changing the Needle .................................................... 9
Selecting Thread and Needles ..................................... 9
Bobbin Winding ......................................................10-12
Threading the Machine ............................................... 13
Needle Threader ......................................................... 14
Drawing up the Bobbin Thread ................................... 15
LCD Display ................................................................ 16
Stitch Patterns............................................................. 16
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension
for a Straight Stitch .................................................... 17
Adjusting the Needle Thread Tension
for a Zigzag Stitch ...................................................... 18
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing................................................. 19
Needle Plate ............................................................... 20
Straight Stitch.............................................................. 21
Lock-a-Matic Stitch ..................................................... 21
Locking Stitch.............................................................. 21
Tr iple Stretch Stitch ..................................................... 21
Stretch Stitch............................................................... 22
Sculpture Stitch ........................................................... 22
Saddle Stitch ............................................................... 22
Zigzag Stitch ............................................................... 23
Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ................................... 24
Multiple Zigzag ............................................................ 24
Knit Stitch .................................................................... 24
Overedge Stitch .......................................................... 25
Double Overedge Stitch.............................................. 25
Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses ............. 26
Square Buttonhole .................................................27-28
Adjusting the Stitch Width and Density for
Buttonholes ................................................................ 29
Round-End Buttonhole ............................................... 29
Fine Fabric Buttonhole................................................ 29
Stretch Buttonhole ...................................................... 30
Antique Buttonhole ..................................................... 30
Keyhole Buttonhole ..................................................... 30
Corded Buttonhole ...................................................... 31
Darning Stitch ............................................................. 32
Ta cking ........................................................................ 33
Eyelet .......................................................................... 33
Zipper Sewing ........................................................34-35
Blind Hemming............................................................ 36
Button Sewing ............................................................. 37
SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shelltuck Stitch ........................................................... 37
Applique ...................................................................... 38
Scallop Stitch .............................................................. 38
Smocking .................................................................... 39
Patchwork Piecing ...................................................... 39
Quilting ........................................................................ 40
Fagoting ...................................................................... 40
Satin Stitches .............................................................. 40
Cross Stitch................................................................. 41
Decorative Stitches ..................................................... 41
Decorative Stitch Combinations.................................. 42
Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ........................... 42
SECTION V. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog ..................... 43
Installing the Bobbin Holder ........................................ 43
Problems and Warning Signs ..................................... 44
Troubleshooting........................................................... 45
TABLE OF INSTRUCTION
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Names of Parts
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Extension table (Accessory box)
w Needle plate
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r Thread cutter
t Face cover
y Presser foot pressure dial
u Thread take-up lever
i Thread tension dial
o Spool pin
!0 Large spool holder
!1 Bobbin winder spindle
!2 Bobbin winder stopper
!3 Hole for additional spool pin
!4 Value set buttons
!5 Cursor buttons
!6 LCD display
!7 Speed control slider
!8 Automatic thread cutter button
!9 Needle up/down button
@0 Auto-lock button
@1 Reverse stitch button
@2 Start/stop button
@3 Hook cover plate
@4 Presser foot (Zigzag foot A)
@5 Foot holder
@6 Needle clamp screw
@7 Needle
@8 Hook cover release button
@9 Power inlet
#0 Foot control jack
#1 Power switch
#2 Handwheel
#3 Carrying handle
#4 Upper thread guide
#5 Presser foot lifter
#6 Buttonhole lever
#7 Free-arm
#8 Drop feed lever
#9 Foot control
$0 Power supply cord
SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS
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NOTE:
Sewing machine design and specifications are subject
to change without prior notice.
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Standard Accessories
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Bobbin
w Spool pin felt
e Needle set
r Additional spool pin
t Satin stitch foot F
y Zipper foot E
u Automatic buttonhole foot R
i Overedge foot C
o Blind hem foot G
!0 1/4˝ seam foot O
!1 Custom crafted zigzag foot F2
!2 Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)
!3 Screwdriver key
!4 Lint brush
!5 Small spool holder
!6 Large spool holder
!7 Spool stand
Extension Table
The extension table q provides an extended sewing area
and can be easily removed for free arm sewing.
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• Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated.
• Attaching the table
Push the extension table, inserting the tab w into the slot
e until the table snaps into the machine.
• Accessory storage
Accessories are stored inside the extension table. Pull lid
towards you to open the accessory storage r.
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• Free-arm sewing
Free-arm sewing is useful for darning socks or mending
knees, cuffs or areas of wear in children’s clothes.
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SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
• Using the foot control
Tu rn off the power switch q.
Insert the foot control plug w into the foot control jack e.
Insert the machine plug r into the power inlet t.
Insert the power supply plug y into the wall outlet u.
Tu rn on the power switch q.
The foot control sign i will be displayed when the
foot control is connected to the machine.
q Power switch
w Foot control plug
e Foot control jack
r Machine plug
t Power inlet
y Power supply plug
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• Using the start/stop button
Tu rn off the power switch q.
Insert the machine plug w into the power inlet e.
Insert the power supply plug r into the wall outlet t.
Tu rn on the power switch q.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Power inlet
r Power supply plug
t Wall outlet
NOTE:
The start/stop button does not work when the foot
control is connected.
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WARNING:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing
area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the
thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the
power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the
machine will run inadvertently.
Before Using Your Sewing Machine
Before using your sewing machine for the first time,
place a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and run
the machine without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away
any oil which may appear.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the “off” position of
a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any
way (U.S.A. and Canada only).
*Foot control model YC-485EC-1 is used with this
sewing machine (U.S.A and Canada only).
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Speed Control Slider
Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control slider
according to your sewing needs.
To increase sewing speed, slide the slider to the right.
To decrease sewing speed, slide the slider to the left.
Controlling Sewing Speed
Depress the foot control to start the machine.
The further down you press on the foot control, the faster
the machine runs.
The maximum sewing speed can be varied by the speed
control slider.
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q Start/Stop Button
Lower the presser foot lifter.
Press the start/stop button q to start the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the first few
stitches; it then runs at the speed set by the speed control
slider.
Press the start/stop button q again to stop the machine.
NOTES:
•The machine runs slowly as long as you press and hold
the start/stop button q.
•The start/stop button q cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
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When stitches (00, 01, 07, 08, 30) are
selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse
stitch button is pressed.
If you press the reverse stitch button when sewing any
other stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop.
If you press the reverse stitch button when stitch pattern
00, 01, 07, 08 or 30 is selected and the foot control is not
connected, the machine will sew in reverse as long as the
button is pressed, and the machine will stop when the
button is released.
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When stitches (00, 01, 07, 08, 30) are
selected, the machine will immediately sew locking
stitches and automatically stop when the auto-lock button
is pressed.
If you press the auto-lock button when sewing any other
stitches, the machine will sew locking stitches at the end
of the current pattern and automatically stop.
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Press this button to bring the needle up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle up or down
depending on the needle position determined by this
button.
Machine Operating Buttons
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t Thread Cutter Button
Press this button to trim the threads after sewing.
To trim the threads automatically after the sewing, select
the desired stitch pattern, then press and hold the thread
cutter button until the thread cutter sign appears.
The machine will automatically stop and trim the threads
after locking stitches when the reverse or auto-lock button
is pressed.
The thread cutter sign i will blink while the machine cuts
the threads.
* Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
#30 or thicker.
*You can continue sewing without pulling the bobbin
thread up after trimming the threads.
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Use these buttons to move the cursor o.
Press button to move the cursor to right.
Press button to move the cursor to left.
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Use these buttons to change the set value.
Move the cursor under the digit you would like to change.
Press button to increase the value.
Press button to decrease the value.
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Presser Foot Pressure Dial
The presser foot pressure dial should be set at “6” for
regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “3” for applique, cutwork, drawn
work, basting and embroidery.
Set the pressure to “2” to “4” when sewing chiffon, lace,
organdy and other fine fabrics.
Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a
“1” setting.
Tu rn the presser foot pressure dial q and set the desired
number at the setting mark w.
q Presser foot pressure dial
w Setting mark
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser
foot.
You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the
normal up position w for easy removal of the presser
foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot.
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w Normal up position
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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
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Changing the Presser Foot
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• Removing the foot holder
Remove the setscrew q by turning it counterclockwise
with a screwdriver.
• Attaching the foot holder
Match the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded
hole in the presser bar e. Fit the setscrew q into
the hole. Tighten the setscrew q by turning it clockwise
with a screwdriver.
q Setscrew
w Foot holder
e Presser bar
CAUTION:
Tu rn OFF the power switch before changing the foot .
Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
• Removing the presser foot
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot,
and press the lever q on the back of the foot holder.
• Attaching the presser foot
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin e on
the foot lies just under the groove w on the foot
holder. Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into
the place.
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CAUTION:
Tu rn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching foot holder.
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Changing the Needle
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Selecting Thread and Needles
For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90. A
fine thread and needle should be used for sewing
lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.
Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce
the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
Always test the needle size on a small scrap of the
fabric, which will be used for actual sewing.
In general, use the same thread for the needle and
bobbin. When sewing stretch fabrics, very fine fabrics
and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue
tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
Fabric
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Polyester
Cotton,
Polyester
Fine jersey
Wool
Denim
Jersey
Coating
Quilting
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Silk #50
Cotton #60-80
Synthetic #50-80
Cotton #50
Silk #50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Silk #30
Cotton #50
#9/65–11/75
#11/75–14/90
#14/90
#14/90–16/
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Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog
The drop feed lever is located underneath the free arm
bed on the back of the machine.
q To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow q.
Set the stitch length value at “0.0” e.
w To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction
of the arrow w, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel
r toward you. The feed dog must be up for normal
sewing.
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Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser
foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw q by turning it
counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
needle clamp w.
x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w with the
flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into
the needle clamp w, push it up as far as it goes.
Tighten the needle clamp screw q firmly by turning it
clockwise.
c To see if the needle is good, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass, etc.).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt
needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or
runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
q Needle clamp screw
w Needle clamp
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
needle.
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Bobbin Winding
• Removing the bobbin
Gently slide the hook cover release button q to the
right and remove the hook cover plate w.
Lift out the bobbin.
q Hook cover release button
w Hook cover plate
• Horizontal spool pin
Lift up the spool pin q. Place a spool of thread on the
spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.
Attach the large spool holder w, and press it firmly
against the spool of thread.
The small spool holder e is used with narrow or small
spools of thread.
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w Large spool holder
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• Additional spool pin
The additional spool pin w is for winding bobbins,
without unthreading the machine.
Set the spool stand q under the additional spool pin w.
Insert the additional spool pin w into the hole e.
Place the felt r and a spool on the pin.
q Spool stand
w Additional spool pin
e Hole for additional spool pin
r Spool pin felt
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• Winding the bobbin
NOTE:
Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for
bobbin winding.
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x Guide the thread around the thread guide.
NOTE:
For safety purposes, the machine will stop automatically
2 minutes after the start of bobbin winding.
c Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside
to the outside.
v Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
b Push the bobbin to the right.
The bobbin sign q appears on the LCD display.
n With the free end of the thread held in your hand,
start the machine. Stop the machine when it has
wound a few layers, and then cut the thread close to
the hole in the bobbin.
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m Start the machine again. When the bobbin is fully
wound, it will stop automatically. Stop the machine
and return the bobbin winder to its original position by
moving the spindle to the left. Cut the thread as
shown.
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• Inserting the bobbin
z Place a bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread
running off counterclockwise.
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x Guide the thread into the first notch w on the front
side of the bobbin holder.
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c Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between the
tension spring blades.
v Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread
slips into the second notch e. Pull out about 6˝
(15 cm) of thread.
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b Attach the hook cover plate. Check the threading by
referring to the diagram r shown on the hook cover
plate.
r Threading diagram
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Threading the Machine
• Threading the machine
CAUTION:
Tu rn OFF the power switch before threading the
machine.
x While holding the thread near the spool w, draw the
end of the thread down around the check spring
holder e.
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c Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the
take-up lever, and down into the take-up lever eye.
v Pass the thread through the lower thread guide. Slide
the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the
left.
b Thread the needle from front to back, or use the
needle threader.
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Raise the presser foot. Press the
needle up/down button q to raise
the thread take-up lever to its
highest position.
q Needle up/down button
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