Janome 6260QC Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOK
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
followings:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts,
5 Watts.
WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it
has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for examination,
repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing
machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) 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 (“0”) 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Name of Parts ............................................................ 2
Standard Accessories and Storage............................ 3
Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing ..................... 4
GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting to the Power Supply................................ 5
Controlling Sewing Speed.......................................... 5
Function Keys and Buttons ........................................ 6
Reverse stitch button ......................................... 6
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Auto-lock button.................................................6
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Needle Up/Down button.....................................6
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Dropping the Feed Dog.............................................. 7
Adjusting the Foot Pressure....................................... 7
Changing the Presser Foot ........................................ 8
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder .................. 8
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot..................... 9
Balancing Thread Tension.......................................... 9
Auto tension....................................................... 9
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Manual tension adjustment................................ 9
•
Changing the Needle ............................................... 10
Selecting Threads and Needles............................... 10
Winding the Bobbin.................................................. 11
Removing the Bobbin ...................................... 11
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Winding the Bobbin.......................................... 11
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Inserting the Bobbin......................................... 12
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Threading the Machine ............................................ 13
Threading the needle thread............................13
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Automatic Needle Threader ..................................... 14
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread...................................... 15
Selecting the Stitch Pattern...................................... 16
Adjusting Stitch Width .............................................. 16
Adjusting Stitch Length ............................................ 16
UTILITY STITCHES
Straight Stitch........................................................... 17
Starting to sew ................................................. 17
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Changing sewing direction............................... 17
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Fastening the seam/Thread cutter................... 17
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Adjusting the stitch length................................ 18
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Changing the needle drop position .................. 18
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Using the seam guide lines.............................. 19
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Sewing from the edge of thick fabric................19
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Variety of straight stitches ........................................ 20
Basic Zigzag Stitch ..................................................21
Adjusting the stitch width ................................. 21
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Adjusting the stitch length................................ 21
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Overcasting.............................................................. 22
Zigzag stitch.................................................... 22
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Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch).................. 22
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Knit stitch ......................................................... 22
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Overedge stitch................................................23
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Serging stitch ................................................... 23
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Sewing on Buttons .................................................. 24
Automatic Buttonhole..........................................25-31
Corded buttonhole ...................................................32
Zipper Application ...............................................33-35
Rolled Hem .............................................................. 36
Eyelet ....................................................................... 36
Blind Hem Stitch ...................................................... 37
Darning .................................................................... 38
SEWING APPLICA TION AND DECORATIVE
STITCHES
Appliqué ................................................................... 39
Quilting..................................................................... 39
Pin Tucking ..............................................................40
Patchwork ................................................................ 40
Fagoting ................................................................... 41
Scallop Stitch ........................................................... 41
Smocking ................................................................. 42
Decorative Satin Stitches......................................... 42
Pattern Combination ................................................ 43
Cross Stitch..............................................................43
Cording .................................................................... 44
Elastic Stretch Stitch ................................................ 44
Decorative Stretch Stitch ......................................... 45
Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance.............................. 45
CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Replacing the Light Bulb .......................................... 46
Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog ........................ 47
PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS......................48
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................. 49
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Name of Parts
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Speed control lever
2
Direct pattern selection keys
3
Stitch width control keys
4
Stitch length control keys
5
LED display
6
Bobbin winder stopper
7
Bobbin winder spindle
8
Accessory storage compartment
9
Spool pin
10
Spool holder
11
Stitch reference chart
12
Top cover
13
Hole for additional spool pin
14
Bobbin winder thread guide
15
Thread guide A
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Thread guide B
17
Tension control dial
18
Foot pressure control dial
19
Thread take-up lever
20
Faceplate
21
Thread cutter
22
Automatic needle threader
23
Needle plate
24
Extension table
25
Accessory storage box
26
Hook cover plate
27
Hook cover plate release button
28
Stitch balance adjusting dial
29
Reverse stitch button
30
Auto lock button
31
Needle Up/Down button
32
Drop feed lever
33
Zigzag foot
34
Needle clamp screw
35
Needle
36
Presser foot holder
37
Carrying handle
38
Handwheel
39
Power switch
40
Machine socket for power cord
41
Machine socket for foot control
42
Free arm
43
Buttonhole lever
44
Presser foot lifter
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NOTE: The design and specifications are subject
to change without prior notice.
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Standard Accessories and
Storage
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A: Zigzag foot (set in the machine)
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D
C
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3
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F: Satin stitch foot
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C: Overedge foot
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D: Rolled hem foot
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G: Blind hem foot
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R: Automatic buttonhole foot
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A
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Accessory storage box
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Accessories are conveniently stored in
the storage box.
Draw out the storage box by pulling the
dent on the box to the left.
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Accessory storage box
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E: Zipper foot
9
L: Quilting bar
10
Set of needles
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15
Screwdriver
12
Bobbins
13
Seam ripper (Buttonhole opener)
14
Lint brush
15
Additional spool pin
16
Felt
17
Spool holder (Large) (set on the
spool pin
18
Spool holder (Small)
19
H: Cording foot
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Spool stand
NOTE: The design and specifications
are subject to change without
prior notice.
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Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing
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2
1
To detach:
Pull the extension table to the left.
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Free arm sewing:
The free arm is useful for stitching sleeves, waistbands,
pant legs or any tubular garment, also for darning socks or
mending knees, elbows and children’s wear.
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2
1
To attach:
Slide the extension table along the free arm, inserting the
pin into the hole to attach.
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Pin
Hole
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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting to the Power Supply
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1. Turn the power switch OFF.
2. Insert the foot control jack into the machine socket.
3. Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.
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2
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4. Insert the power supply plug into the outlet.
5. Turn the power switch ON.
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Power switch
2
Machine plug
3
Machine socket
4
Controller plug
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Power supply plug
6
Outlet
The LED display will show “ 01” (straight stitch) after one
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2
second.
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2
LED display
Initial setting
Controlling Sewing Speed
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B
A
2
1
Speed control lever:
You can set the maximum speed by the speed control
lever.
A: Slide the lever to the right for higher speed.
B: Slide the lever to the left for slower speed.
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Foot control:
Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.
The harder you depress the foot control, the faster the
machine runs.
CAUTION: Do not place any thing on the foot control
when the machine is not in use.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
The symbol “ ” of a switch indicates the “ OFF ”
position of a switch.
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any
way.
Foot controller Model 21249 is used with sewing machine
Model 6260.
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Function Keys and Buttons
Reverse stitch button
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While the reverse stitch button is pressed, the machine
sews backwards when the pattern 01, 02, 05 or 10 has
been selected.
The machine will immediately lock the stitches and stop
automatically when other stitch has been selected.
* In case of 02, the machine will sew in reverse and
stop automatically.
Auto-lock button
•
The machine will lock the stitches and stop automatically
when the Auto-lock button is pressed while sewing the
pattern 01, 02, 05 or 10.
The machine will sew to the end of the pattern being
sewn and lock the stitches to stop automatically when
other pattern has been selected.
NOTE: You can sew a single unit of the selected pattern
if you press the Auto-lock button before starting
to sew.
Needle Up/Down button
•
Press this button to bring the needle up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle up or down,
depending on its position before starting.
When you turn off the machine and turn it on again, the
machine will stop with the needle in up position.
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Dropping the Feed Dog
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4
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2
The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever for
sewing on buttons, manual embroidery etc.
Push the drop feed lever to the right to lower the feed dog.
Push the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will
return to the up position when starting the machine.
NOTE: The feed dog should be in up position for normal
sewing. Turn the handwheel toward you to check
if the feed dog comes up after setting the lever in
the up position.
1
Drop feed lever
2
Down position
3
Up position
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5
Feed dog
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Handwheel
Adjusting the Foot Pressure
The foot pressure control dial should be set at “3” for
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2
regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “2” for appliqué, cut work, drawn
work and basting.
Set the dial at “1” when sewing the extra fine fabrics.
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Foot pressure control dial
2
Setting mark
7
1 2
1
4
Changing the Presser Foot
WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before changing
the foot. Always use the proper foot for the
selected pattern. Wrong foot can cause
needle to break.
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2
3
To snap off:
Raise the needle and presser foot.
Press the black lever on the back of the foot holder and
the foot will drop off.
Lever
1
2
To snap on:
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just
under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.
Pin
2
3
Groove
1 2
1 1
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder
WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before detaching
or attaching the foot holder.
3
2
1
To detach:
Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew counterclockwise to remove it.
Remove the foot holder.
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Setscrew
2
Hole on the holder
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Threaded hole
2
To attach:
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole on
the presser bar and insert the setscrew through the hole.
Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise.
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the 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,
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2
1
or to help you to place thick fabric under the foot.
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Lowered position
2
Normal up position
3
Highest position
Balancing Thread Tension
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Auto tension
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Auto
0
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This machine features the Auto setting in the tension
control, which covers wide range of sewing condition. Set
the tension control dial at “Auto” for general sewing,
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unless specifically indicated in this manual.
Correct tension:
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two
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3
6
layers of fabric.
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not
show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle thread
shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.
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Tension control dial
2
Setting mark
3
Needle thread
4
Bobbin thread
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5
3
6
1
5
Right side of the fabric
6
Wrong side of the fabric
Manual tension adjustment
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Manual tension adjustment may be needed depending on
the sewing materials, layers of fabric and other sewing
conditions.
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4
2
Needle thread tension is too tight:
The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of the
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6
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4
fabric.
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a
lower number.
Needle thread tension is too loose:
The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of the
fabric.
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to a
higher number.
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2
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4
Changing the Needles
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3
WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before changing
the needle.
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Loosen the needle cramp screw and pull out the
needle.
Insert a new needle into the needle cramp with the
flat side facing back.
2
Push the needle up against the stopper pin and
tighten the needle cramp screw firmly.
Needle cramp screw
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2
Stopper pin
3
Flat side
To check the needle:
Place the flat side of the needle onto something flat
(needle plate, glass etc)
The clearance between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent.
WARNING: Never use a bent or blunt needle, which can
cause it to break.
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Clearance
Selecting Threads and Needles
Fabric
Light
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Wool, Synthetic
Medium
Cotton, Synthetic
Fine jersey
Wool
Silk #50
Cotton #60-80
Synthetic #50-80
Cotton #50
Denim
Jersey
Coating
Quilting
Silk #50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Silk #30
* 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 no be marred. Heavy
fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
* Always test the thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric, which will be used for actual sewing.
* In general, use 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.
Thread
Needle
#9/65-11/75
#11/75-14/90
#14/90
#14/90-16/100
#16/100
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Winding the Bobbin
Removing the bobbin
•
Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
remove the hook cover.
Take the bobbin out.
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2
3
Hook cover release button
2
Hook cover
3
Bobbin
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(A)
2
(B)
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3
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10
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Setting the spool of thread
Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread
coming off the spool as shown.
(A) For an ordinary spool: Use the large spool holder.
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Large spool holder
(B) For a narrow or small spool: Use the small spool
holder.
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Small spool holder
Winding the bobbin
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NOTE: Set the speed control lever at ( ) for bobbin
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winding.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder
thread guide.
1
Guide the thread around the thread guides (A), (B)
and bobbin winder thread guide.
2
Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin,
threading from the inside to the outside. Put the
bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
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Thread guide (A)
2
Thread guide (B)
3
Bobbin winder thread guide
Bobbin winder spindle
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3
Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right.
With 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.
NOTE: The LED display shows “ ” when sifting the
spindle to the right.
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Bobbin winder stopper
6
LED display
4
Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is
fully wound, it will stop automatically. Return the
bobbin to its original position by moving the spindle to
the left, and cut the thread as shown.
NOTE: Do not move the bobbin winder spindle while the
machine is running.
Additional spool pin
Insert the additional spool pin and spool stand into the
hole on the machine. Place the felt and spool on the
spool pin as shown.
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Additional spool pin
8
Felt
9
Spool stand
10
Hole for the additional spool pin
11
Inserting the bobbin
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1
Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the
thread running counter-clockwise.
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End of the thread
2
Bobbin holder
1
2
2
2
Guide the thread into the notch A on the front side
of the bobbin holder. Draw the thread to the left
sliding it between the tension spring blades.
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Notch A
3
3
3
Continue to draw the thread lightly through the
tension blades until it slips into notch B.
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Notch B
Draw the thread to the back.
The bobbin should turn counterclockwise when
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pulling the thread.
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4
4
7 6
Pull out about 10 cm (4˝) of thread and attach the
hook cover plate.
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Bobbin thread
6
Hook cover plate
7
Threading chart
8
Align left edge of the hook cover.
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8
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3
2
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Threading the Machine
Threading the needle thread
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Raise the presser foot.
Press the needle Up/Down button twice to bring the takeup lever to its highest position then turn off the power
switch.
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Spool of thread
2
Spool holder
3
Presser foot lifter
3
2
4
1
1
5 4
Draw the end of the thread with your left hand and
pass it under the thread guide (A) then hook around
the thread guide (B) while holding the spool with your
right hand.
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Tread guide (A)
5
Thread guide (B)
2
2
Draw the end of the thread down around the thread
guide plate and draw it up.
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Thread guide plate
6
3
3
7
Firmly draw up the thread up to the take-up lever, and
down into the eye of the thread take-up lever from the
right to left.
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4
7
Thread take-up lever
8
Eye of the thread take-up lever
4
Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide on the
left.
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Needle bar thread guide
NOTE: Refer to page 14 for the automatic needle
threader.
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Automatic Needle Threader
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1
2
2
1
Raise the needle to its highest position by pressing
the needle Up/Down button twice.
Raise the presser foot.
Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will go.
The hook comes out through the needle eye from
behind.
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Needle threader knob
2
Hook
2
Draw the thread down around the threader guide and
under the hook.
3
Threader guide
3
3
2
3
Release the threader knob slowly while holding the
thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is
pulled up through the needle eye.
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Thread end
4
4
4
Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the
thread end from the needle eye.
NOTES: Set the needle at the center needle drop
position when using the automatic needle
threader.
The automatic threader works well with the
threads #50-100 and needles #11-16, the blue
tipped needle as well.
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