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 this sewing machine.
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.
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 se wing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 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 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 and/or cutting blade.
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.
SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.
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)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. NAME OF PARTS
Names of parts................................................................. 2
Standard accessories ...................................................... 3
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting machine to power supply .............................. 4
Before using your sewing machine .................................. 4
For your safety ................................................................. 4
q Extension table (Accessory box)
w Needle plate
e Needle threader
r Thread cutter
t Face cover
y Thread take-up lever
u Upper thread guide
i Thread tension dial
o Spool pin
!0 Large spool holder
!1 Flip top stitch chart
!2 Screen sharpness adjusting dial
!3 Liquid crystal display
!4 Function touchpad
!5 Speed control lever
!6 Up/down needle position button
!7 Auto-lock button
!8 Reverse stitch button
!9 Feed balancing dial
@0 Hook cover release button
@1 Hook cover plate
@2 Foot holder
@3 Presser foot
@4 Needle
@5 Needle clamp screw
@6 Thumb screw
@7 Machine sockets
@8 Power switch
@9 Handwheel
#0 Bobbin winder stopper
#1 Bobbin winder spindle
#2 Carrying handle
#3 Hole for additional spool pin
#4 Presser foot lifter
#5 Buttonhole lever
#6 Free-arm
#7 Drop feed dog lever
#8 Nomenclature plate
#9 Power supply cord
$0 Foot control
$1 Hard cover
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#4
#5
#6
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Standard accessories
q Bobbin
w Spool pin felt
e Assorted needle set
r Additional spool pin
t Straight stitch foot
y Zigzag foot (set on the machine)
u Satin stitch foot
i Zipper foot
o Automatic buttonhole foot
!0 Overedge foot
!1 Blind hem foot
!2 Darning foot
!3 1/4˝ seam foot
!4 Walking foot
!5 Quilter
!6 Seam ripper/Buttonhole opener
!7 Large screwdriver
!8 Lint brush
!9 Large spool holder
@0 Small spool holder
@1 Spool stand
@2 Foot control
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SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting machine to power supply
q Foot control plug
w Machine plug
e Power supply plug
r Power switch
t Power supply cord
y Foot control
Before connecting the power cord, make sure the voltage
and frequency shown on the machine conform to your
electrical power.
1. T urn off the power switch r.
2. Insert the foot control plug q, machine plug w into the
machine.
3. Insert the power supply plug e into the outlet.
4. T urn on the power switch r.
Before using your sewing machine
Before using your sewing machine for the first time, place a
waste fabric under the presser foot and run the machine
without thread for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which
may appear.
For your safety
* While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing
area. 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 any parts.
- When cleaning the machine.
* Do not place anything on the foot control, when not
sewing.
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Controlling sewing speed
Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.
The further down you press on the foot control, the faster
the machine runs.
Operating instrucitons:
This appliance has 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 the plug
does not fit 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 control model YC-542 is used with this sewing
machine.
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Speed control lever
Sewing speed can be varied by the speed control lever
according to your sewing needs.
To increase sewing speed, slide the lever to the right.
To decrease sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.
Machine operating buttons
q Up/down needle position button
w Auto-lock button
e Reverse stitch button
r Screen sharpness adjusting dial
Up/down needle position button
q Up/down needle position button
Press this button to set the needle position up or down
when the machine stops.
Auto-lock button
w Auto-lock button
When stitches are selected, the machine will immediately
sew locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed,
then automatically stop. When sewing all other stitches, the
machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the current
pattern and automatically stop.
r
q
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e
q
w
Reverse stitch button
e Reverse stitch button
When stitches
sew in reverse while the reverse stitch button is pressed.
If you press the reverse stitch button when sewing all other
stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches
and automatically stop.
11
30
1
4
31
5
3
3
are selected, the machine will
Screen sharpness adjusting dial
r Screen sharpness adjusting dial
Use this dial to adjust the sharpness of the liquid crystal
display. If the screen is blank after you switch on the power,
adjust the screen brightness with this dial.
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Machine operating buttons (continued)
t Cursor keys
y Mode key
u Stitch width selection key
i Stitch length selection key
ty
Cursor keys
t Cursor keys
Use these keys to check and correct pattern combinations
before sewing. For editing, use these keys to select editing
position.
Mode key
y Mode key
When the power switch is turned on, the direct pattern
selection is set automatically.
Press the mode key to change the mode.
z Mode 1 (Black mode): Direct pattern selection
x Mode 2 (Blue mode): Utility and decorative stitch pattern
selection
c Mode 3 (Red mode): Number and block letter selection
* The triangle mark ( ) on the screen indicates the
selected mode number.
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Stitch width selection key
u Stitch width selection key
Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch width.
Stitch length selection key
i Stitch length selection key
Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch length.
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WIDTH
LENGTH
Machine operating buttons (continued)
o Memory key
!0 Clear key
!1 Function touchpad
!1
o!0
Memory key
o Memory key
The memory key will memorize your pattern selection.
Press the memory key after you selected your stitch
pattern. (You can program up to 50 patterns in memory.)
* The following patterns cannot be memorized.
* The machine cannot memorize stitch patterns in mode 1.
Use mode 2 or 3 to memorize the stitch patterns.
Clear key
!0 Clear key
If an incorrect pattern is memorized, pressing this key
will immediately clear it (like a backspace key).
Function touchpad
!1 Function touchpad
• Direct pattern selection
You can select the stitch patterns from 00 to 09 directly
in mode 1 (direct pattern selection mode).
• Number keys
Enter the 2-digit pattern number to select the desired stitch
pattern in mode 2 and 3.
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MEM
!0
CLR
!1
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Pattern selection and screen indication
You can select these patterns directly by pressing the
pattern keys. The following patterns can be selected
simply by pressing the pattern keys.
z When the power switch is turned on, the mode 1 is set
automatically.
x Press pattern key 4.
c The display shows following information:
q Stitch pattern:04
w Presser foot:A: Zigzag foot
e Stitch width:5.0
r Stitch length:2.0
t Mode:1
z
x
Number key selection
You can select the stitch patterns by pressing number keys.
This function cannot be used in direct pattern selection
mode (mode 1).
Example: pattern number 28
z Select mode 2 (Utility and decorative stitch pattern
selection).
x Press the number key on the function touchpad.
Example: Pattern 28, as shown.
c Now the pattern 28 is selected.
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MEM
Language selection
q Power switch
w Memory key
e English
r French
t Spanish
z Turn on the power switch q while pressing the memory
key w.
z
x You can select the language (English, Spanish or
French) by pressing the key or number keys.
c Press the memory key w to set the language.
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Presser foot lifter
q Presser foot lifter
w Normal up position
e Highest position
The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise it 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.
Thread cutter
q Thread cutter
You do not need a pair of scissors to cut the thread after
sewing. Simply use the built-in thread cutter.
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w
q
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q
Extension table
• Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated, for
“free-arm” sewing of cuffs and sleeves.
• Attaching the table
Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.
q Extension table
w Pin
e Hole
r Free-arm
• Accessory box
Open the cover of the accessory box toward you. The
sewing accessories are conveniently located in the box.
w
r
e
q
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Changing needle
q Needle clamp screw
w Needle clamp
z Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering
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.
To remove and attach the foot holder
q Thumb screw
w Foot holder
e Presser bar
•To remove
Remove the thumb screw q by turning it counterclockwise
with a screwdriver.
•To attach
Match the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded
hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumb screw q into
the hole. Tighten the screw q by turning it clockwise with
a screwdriver.
Flat side
Lado plano
Méplat vers
zx
q
Needle
Aguja
Aiguille
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Changing presser foot
q Snap-on button (red button)
w Groove
e Pin
•To remove
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the red button q on the back of the foot holder.
•To attach
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 place.
q
e
w
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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 no be marred. Heavy fabrics
requires a needle large enough to the fabric without fraying
the needle thread.
Always test the needle size on a small pierce 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.
q Hook cover plate release button
w Hook cover plate
Gently slide the hook cover plate release button q to the
right and remove the cover plate w.
Lift out the bobbin.
q
w
• Horizontal spool pin
q Spool pin
w Large spool holder
e Small spool holder
r Spool stand
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.
If the thread jams around the spool pin, use the spool
stand r.
• Additional spool pin
q Spool stand
w Additional spool pin
e Hole for additional spool pin
r Spool pin felt
w
q
e
r
r
w
The additional spool pin w is for bobbin winding, without
unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing.
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
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•Winding the bobbin
z Draw the thread from the spool.
x Guide the thread around the thread guide.
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.
n With the free end of the thread held in your hand, depress
the foot control. Stop the machine when it has made a
few turns, and then cut the thread close to the hole in the
bobbin.
m Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin is fully
wound, it stops automatically. Return the bobbin winder
to its original position by moving the spindle to the left,
and cut the thread as shown.
c
x
z
NOTE:
The position of the bobbin winder stopper is adjustable
depending on the required amount of thread on the
bobbin (example: 1/2 full or full). Using a screwdriver,
loosen the screw one turn or less, so that you can adjust
the position of the bobbin winder stopper. Do not take the
screw all the way out. Retighten the screw to fix the
stopper at the desired position.
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