INSTRUCTIONBOOK
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Standard Accessories and Storage ............................ |
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Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing ..................... |
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GETTING READY TO SEW |
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Connecting to the Power Supply ................................ |
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Controlling Sewing Speed .......................................... |
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Function Keys and Buttons ........................................ |
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• Reverse stitch button ......................................... |
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• Auto-lock button ................................................. |
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• Needle Up/Down button ..................................... |
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Dropping the Feed Dog .............................................. |
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Adjusting the Foot Pressure ....................................... |
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Changing the Presser Foot ........................................ |
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Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder .................. |
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ..................... |
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Balancing Thread Tension .......................................... |
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• Auto tension ....................................................... |
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• Manual tension adjustment ................................ |
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Changing the Needle ............................................... |
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Selecting Threads and Needles ............................... |
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Winding the Bobbin .................................................. |
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• Removing the Bobbin ...................................... |
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• Winding the Bobbin .......................................... |
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• Inserting the Bobbin ......................................... |
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Threading the Machine ............................................ |
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• Threading the needle thread ............................ |
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Automatic Needle Threader ..................................... |
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Drawing Up Bobbin Thread ...................................... |
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Selecting the Stitch Pattern ...................................... |
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Adjusting Stitch Width .............................................. |
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Adjusting Stitch Length ............................................ |
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• Starting to sew ................................................. |
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• Changing sewing direction ............................... |
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• Fastening the seam/Thread cutter ................... |
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• Adjusting the stitch length ................................ |
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• Changing the needle drop position .................. |
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• Using the seam guide lines .............................. |
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• Sewing from the edge of thick fabric ................ |
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Variety of straight stitches ........................................ |
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Basic Zigzag Stitch .................................................. |
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• Adjusting the stitch width ................................. |
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• Adjusting the stitch length ................................ |
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Overcasting .............................................................. |
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• Zigzag stitch .................................................... |
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• Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch) .................. |
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• Knit stitch ......................................................... |
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• Overedge stitch ................................................ |
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• Serging stitch ................................................... |
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Sewing on Buttons .................................................. |
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Automatic Buttonhole .......................................... |
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Corded buttonhole ................................................... |
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Zipper Application ............................................... |
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Rolled Hem .............................................................. |
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Eyelet ....................................................................... |
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Blind Hem Stitch ...................................................... |
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Darning .................................................................... |
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SEWING APPLICATION AND DECORATIVE |
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Appliqué ................................................................... |
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Quilting ..................................................................... |
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Pin Tucking .............................................................. |
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Patchwork ................................................................ |
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Fagoting ................................................................... |
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Scallop Stitch ........................................................... |
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Smocking ................................................................. |
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Decorative Satin Stitches ......................................... |
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Pattern Combination ................................................ |
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Cross Stitch .............................................................. |
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Cording .................................................................... |
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Elastic Stretch Stitch ................................................ |
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Decorative Stretch Stitch ......................................... |
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Adjusting Stretch Stitch Balance .............................. |
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CARE OF YOUR MACHINE |
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Replacing the Light Bulb .......................................... |
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Cleaning Hook Race and Feed Dog ........................ |
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PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS ...................... |
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TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. |
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1Speed control lever
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3Stitch width control keys
4Stitch length control keys
5LED display
6Bobbin winder stopper
7Bobbin winder spindle
8Accessory storage compartment
9Spool pin
10Spool holder
11Stitch reference chart
12Top cover
13Hole for additional spool pin
14Bobbin winder thread guide
15Thread guide A
16Thread guide B
17Tension control dial
18Foot pressure control dial
19Thread take-up lever
20Faceplate
21Thread cutter
22Automatic needle threader
23Needle plate
24Extension table
25Accessory storage box
26Hook cover plate
27Hook cover plate release button
28Stitch balance adjusting dial
29Reverse stitch button
30Auto lock button
31Needle Up/Down button
32Drop feed lever
33Zigzag foot
34Needle clamp screw
35Needle
36Presser foot holder
37Carrying handle
38Handwheel
39Power switch
40Machine socket for power cord
41Machine socket for foot control
42Free arm
43Buttonhole lever
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Extension Table and Free Arm Sewing
1 To detach:
Pull the extension table to the left.
2 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.
3 To attach:
Slide the extension table along the free arm, inserting the pin into the hole to attach.
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Connecting to the Power Supply
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Controlling Sewing Speed
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You can set the maximum speed by the speed control
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B: Slide the lever to the left for slower speed.
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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
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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1 Drop feed lever
2 Down position
3 Up position
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Adjusting the Foot Pressure
The foot pressure control dial should be set at “3” for
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Changing the Presser Foot
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Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder
WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching the foot holder.
1 To detach:
Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew counterclockwise to remove it.
Remove the foot holder.
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3Threaded 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, or to help you to place thick fabric under the foot.
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Balancing Thread Tension
•Auto tension
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, unless specifically indicated in this manual.
Correct tension:
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between two 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.
1Tension control dial
2Setting mark
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6Wrong side of the fabric
•Manual tension adjustment
Manual tension adjustment may be needed depending on
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Needle thread tension is too tight:
The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of the 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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1 Loosen the needle cramp screw and pull out the needle.
Insert a new needle into the needle cramp with the flat side facing back.
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To check the needle:
Place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass etc)
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Silk #80-100 |
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*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.
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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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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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(B)For a narrow or small spool: Use the small spool holder.
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•Winding the bobbin
NOTE: Set the speed control lever at ( 
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Guide the thread around the bobbin winder thread guide.
1Guide the thread around the thread guides (A), (B) and bobbin winder thread guide.
2Insert the thread through the hole on the bobbin, threading from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
1Thread guide (A)
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3Bobbin winder thread guide
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3Push 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.
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4Depress 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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•Threading the needle thread
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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1Draw 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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2Draw the end of the thread down around the thread guide plate and draw it up.
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3Firmly 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.
7Thread take-up lever
8Eye of the thread take-up lever
4Slip the thread in the needle bar thread guide on the left.
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NOTE: Refer to page 14 for the automatic needle threader.
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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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