Janome Memory Craft 5200 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without proper supervision.

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 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 children to play with the machine. The machine is not intended for use by children or infirmed persons without proper supervision. 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

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)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NAME OF PARTS

Name of Parts .................................................................... 2

Standard Accessories ........................................................ 3

Extension Table .................................................................. 4

Stitch Chart ........................................................................ 4

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply ............................................ 5

Controlling Sewing Speed .................................................. 6

Speed control slider ........................................................... 6

Foot control ........................................................................ 6

Function Buttons ........................................................... 7-11

Mode selection ................................................................... 9

Pattern selection .............................................................. 10

Help button ....................................................................... 11

Customizing Machine Settings .................................... 12-14

Resumption setting .......................................................... 12

Sound setting ................................................................... 12

Language setting.............................................................. 13

Pop-up window duration time setting ............................... 13

Customizing the preset value for the stitch length

and width .......................................................................... 14

Restoring the original settings .......................................... 14

Presser Foot Lifter............................................................ 15

Changing the Presser Foot .............................................. 15

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder ........................ 15

Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses ........................... 16

Bobbin Winding ................................................................ 17

Removing the bobbin ....................................................... 17

Setting the spool of thread ............................................... 17

Extra spool pin ................................................................. 17

Bobbin winding ................................................................. 18

Inserting the bobbin.......................................................... 19

Threading the Machine .................................................... 20

Built-in needle threader .................................................... 21

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread .............................................. 22

Changing the Needle ....................................................... 23

Balancing Thread Tension................................................ 24

Pressure Adjusting Lever ................................................. 25

Dropping and Raising the Feed Dog ................................ 25

BASIC AND UTILITY STITCHES

Straight Stitches .......................................................... 26-30

Sewing on heavy fabric .................................................... 26

Securing a seam .............................................................. 27

Using the seam guides on the needle plate ..................... 27

Turning a square corner ................................................... 27

Using the quilting guide .................................................... 27

Straight stitch in left needle position................................. 28

Adjusting the needle drop position ................................... 28

Adjusting the stitch length ................................................ 28

Variety of Straight Stitches .......................................... 29-30

Zipper Sewing ............................................................. 31-32

Basting ............................................................................. 33

Rolled Hem ...................................................................... 34

Zigzag Stitch .................................................................... 35

Changing the stitch width ................................................. 35

Changing the stitch length................................................ 35

Overcasting ...................................................................... 36

Tricot Stitch ...................................................................... 36

Overedge Stitch ............................................................... 36

Knit Stitch ......................................................................... 37

Double Overedge Stitch ................................................... 37

Overlock Stitch ................................................................. 37

Blind Hem......................................................................... 38

Button Sewing .................................................................. 39

Buttonholes ................................................................. 40-47

Variety of buttonholes ....................................................... 40

Square buttonhole ....................................................... 41-44

Adjusting buttonhole width ............................................... 44

Adjusting stitch density..................................................... 44

Corded buttonhole............................................................ 45

Round-end buttonhole...................................................... 46

Keyhole buttonhole .......................................................... 46

Knit buttonhole ................................................................. 47

Faux chain buttonhole ...................................................... 47

Eyelet ............................................................................... 48

Darning............................................................................. 49

Tacking ............................................................................. 51

QUILTING AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Quilting ............................................................................. 52

Free motion quilting.......................................................... 52

Patchwork ........................................................................ 52

Pintucking......................................................................... 53

Applique ........................................................................... 53

Shell Tuck......................................................................... 54

Scallop ............................................................................. 54

Smocking ......................................................................... 54

Fagoting ........................................................................... 55

Cording............................................................................. 55

Satin Stitches ................................................................... 56

Twin Needle Sewing......................................................... 57

PROGRAMMING PATTERNS AND LETTERS

Programming the Pattern Combination ............................ 58

Programming the mirror image patterns .......................... 59

Sewing a pattern combination from the beginning ........... 61

Sewing the current pattern from the beginning ................ 61

Programming French knots .............................................. 62

Extender Stitches ............................................................. 63

Programming Letters........................................................ 65

Selecting a letter style ...................................................... 65

Programming letters ......................................................... 66

Programming letters and decorative patterns .................. 67

Viewing a long text ........................................................... 67

Editing the Programmed Patterns ............................... 68-70

Deleting a letter (pattern) ................................................. 68

Inserting a letter (pattern) ................................................. 68

Duplicating a pattern (letter) ............................................. 68

Stitch adjustment of programmed patterns ...................... 69

Unified needle drop position............................................. 70

Storing and Recalling the Pattern Combination ............... 71

Storing the pattern combinations ..................................... 71

Overwriting a stored combination..................................... 71

Recalling a stored combination ........................................ 72

Deleting a stored combination.......................................... 72

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ................................. 73

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog .......................... 74

Inserting the bobbin holder............................................... 74

Replacing the Light Bulb .................................................. 75

Warning Messages ..................................................... 76-77

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 78

NAME OF PARTS

Name of Parts

q Function buttons w Liquid crystal display e Screen sharpness adjustment dial r Bobbin winder stopper t Bobbin winder spindle y Spool pin u Large spool holder i Thread guide o Take-up lever !0 Thread tension dial !1 Face cover !2 Thread cutter !3 Needle threader !4 Needle plate !5 Extension table (Accessory box) !6 Hook cover plate !7 Hook cover release button !8 Feed balancing dial !9 Attachment hole @0 Speed control slider @1 Start/stop button @2 Reverse stitch button @3 Auto-lock button @4 Up/down needle position button @5 Presser foot holder @6 Thumb screw @7 Presser foot @8 Needle @9 Needle clamp screw #0 Carrying handle #1 Bobbin thread cutter #2 Handwheel #3 Power switch #4 Machine sockets #5 Drop feed dog lever #6 Free-arm

Buttonhole lever

#7 #8 Presser foot lifter #9 Hole for additional spool pin

NOTE:

The design and specifications are subject

to change without a prior notice.

!7 !8

Standard Accessories

Zigzag foot A (set on the machine)

q w Overedge foot C e Rolled hem foot D r Zipper foot E t Satin stitch foot F y Blind hem foot G u Cording foot H i Overcast foot M o Automatic buttonhole foot R !0 Darning foot P !1 Button sewing foot T !2 Bobbins !3 Needle set !4 Quilting bar !5 Large spool holder (set on the machine) !6 Small spool holder !7 Extra spool pin !8 Spool pin felt !9 Spool stand

@0 Screwdriver @1 Screwdriver @2 Lint brush @3 Seam ripper/Buttonhole opener @4 Stitch chart @5 Stitch chart holder @6 Instruction book @7 Power supply cable @8 Foot control

NOTE:

Accessories can be stored in the extension

table (see page 4).

Extension Table

The extension table provides an extra surface for sewing bulky materials, and can be removed for free-arm sewing.

Detaching the table

Pull the table away from the machine as illustrated.

Free-arm sewing can be used for:

Stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or any tubular garment area, darning socks as well as mending knees, elbows or children’s wear.

Attaching the table

Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine.

q Pin w Hole

Accessory storage

Open the lid toward you. The accessories can be conveniently stored in the foot compartment and space under it.

q Lid w Foot compartment

Stitch Chart

Insert the pin into the hole for additional spool pin. Insert the stitch chart into the slot of chart holder.

q Stitch chart w Slot e Chart holder r Pin t Hole for additional spool pin

GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting the Power Supply

CAUTION

Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in use.

To use start/stop button

Turn off the power switch. Insert the machine plug into the machine. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch.

q Power switch w Machine plug e Machine socket for power supply r Power supply plug t Wall outlet

To use foot control

Turn off the power switch. Pull out the foot control cable gently. Insert the foot control plug into the machine. Insert the machine plug into the machine. Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet. Turn on the power switch.

q Power switch w Foot control plug cord e Machine socket for foot control r Machine plug t Machine socket for power supply y Power supply plug u Wall outlet

CAUTION

Do not pull the foot control cable beyond the red mark to avoid damage to the foot control.

i Red mark

NOTE:

The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine.

CAUTION

When turning off the machine after straight stitch sewing, be sure to open the needle plate hole to prevent the needle from hitting the needle plate.

Press button to open the needle plate before turning the machine off.

NOTE:

Do not turn the machine off while an hourglass is indicated on the LCD screen.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

Sewing speed can be varied according to your sewing needs with the speed control slider.

q To increase sewing speed, slide it to the right. w To decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left.

Foot control

Sewing speed is varied by the foot control. The harder you press down on the foot control, the faster the machine runs.

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the speed control slider when the foot control is fully depressed.

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 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 (U.S.A.and Canada only). * Foot control model 21371 is used with this sewing machine.

Function Buttons

q Start/stop button

Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly for the first few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider.

NOTE:

• Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the machine.

• If you start the machine with the presser foot up, a warning message will appear to advise you to lower the foot. Lower the foot and rstart the machine again.

t Warning message

w Reverse stitch button

When stitches (mode 1) (mode 2) 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.

e Auto-lock button

When stitches (mode 1) (mode 2) are selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically stop. When sewing any other stitches, the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and automatically stop.

r Up/down needle position button

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.

NOTE:

The needle will always stop in the up position after sewing buttonholes, bartacks, eyelets and darning.

q Screen sharpness adjusting dial

Use this dial to adjust the brightness of the liquid crystal display. If the screen is not clear, adjust the screen brightness with this dial.

w Mode button

Press this button to change the mode. Mode 1: Direct pattern selection Mode 2, 3: Utility and decorative stitch pattern selection

e Letter style button

Press this button to select letter style for sewing letters.

r Stitch width adjusting button

Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch width.

t Stitch length adjusting button

Press “+” or “–” to change the stitch length.

y Edit button (see pages 12, 13, 67-69)

Press this button to enter the editing mode. In the editing mode, this button is used to shift the cursor to the left.

u Help button (see pages 11-13. 67)

Press this button to view alternative applications of certain stitches. In the editing mode, this button is used to shift the cursor to the right.

i Twin needle button (see page 57)

Press this button for twin needle sewing.

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o Memory/call button (see pages 14, 71, 72)

When you press this button after memorizing or editing patterns, the pattern combination will be registered. You can also recall registered patterns by pressing this button.

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!0 Elongation button (see page 56)

!0!0

Stitches #28 to #34 can be elongated up to five times of their original size.

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!1 Mirror image button (see pages 59, 72)

!1!1

Press this button to turnover the selected pattern.

!2!2

!2 Memory button (see pages 12-14, 58-68)

!2!2

The memory button will memorize your pattern selection. Press the memory button after you selected the stitch pattern. (You can program up to 40 patterns.)

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!3 Clear button (see pages 68, 72)

!3!3

When this button is pressed, the pattern before or above the cursor will be deleted. Press and hold this button to clear the entire pattern combination. If this button is pressed after sewing a pattern combination, the sequence will be deleted.

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!4 Pattern selection buttons (see page 10)

!4!4

You can select the stitch patterns directly (mode 1) or by entering the 2-digit pattern number (mode 2).

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!5 Buttonhole selection buttons (see page 10)

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You can select buttonholes directly in any mode.

Mode selection

When you switch on the machine, the direct select mode (mode 1) is activated. Press the mode button to change the mode.

Mode 1 Screen indication

You can select 10 of the most commonly used patterns directly by pressing the pattern selection buttons.

Mode 2 and 3

You can select stitch patterns from #01 to #99. Patterns #01 to #10 in mode 2 are programmable patterns equivalent to the patterns in mode 1.

Lettering mode

Press this button to enter the lettering mode and select one

of the following fonts or border patterns.

q Block style letters w Block style European letters e Script style letters r Script style European letters t Broadway style letters y Broadway style European letters u Border patterns

Pattern Selection

Mode 1

You can select the stitch patterns #01 to #10 directly by pressing the pattern selection buttons.

q Patten selection buttons

The buttonholes BH1 to BH3 cab be directly selected by pressing the buttonhole selection buttons in any mode.

w Buttonhole selection buttons

The LCD screen shows the standard settings for the selected stitch pattern.

e Pattern number and image of the selected stitch r Stitch width or needle drop position t Stitch length y Recommended setting for needle thread tension u Recommended foot pressure i Recommended presser foot

A triangle mark will appear when a certain utility stitch is selected. This indicates that there are alternative settings for the selected stitch (see page 11).

o Recommended presser foot

Mode 2, 3 and Lettering

To select a stitch pattern, enter the 2-digit number of the desired stitch pattern by pressing the corresponding number buttons.

Please refer to the stitch chart to find the pattern number of the desired stitch.

Example: stitch pattern #31

Press the button number “3” and button number “1”. The pattern number appears for a while.

The LCD screeen shows the selected stitch pattern and setting information.

Help button

Pressing this button will show alternative applications of the selected pattern when patterns #01, #04, #06, #08 (mode 1) or #29 (mode 2) have been selected.

Example: When pattern #01, #04, #06, #08, #29 has been selected.

Each time you press the help button, the LCD screen will show as follows:

The zigzag foot and quilting bar for quilting will be shown.

The even foot (optional item) will be shown.

The rolled hem foot for a rolled hem will be shown.

The zipper foot for zipper sewing will be shown.

Customizing Machine Settings

You can customize the machine settings to your preference.

Turn on the power switch while pressing the memory button. The machine setting window will appear.

q Memory button w Power switch e Machine setting window

Resumption setting

Pattern number 4 will be automatically selected when turning the power on. However the last pattern sewn before turning the power off can be recalled if the resumption setting is selected.

Press button number 1 to select Normal/Resumption setting.

Press the edit or help button to select either Normal or Resumption setting.

Press the memory button to enable the setting.

Sound setting

You can change the loudness of buzzer sound. Press button number “2” to select sound setting. The LCD screen shows the sound setting.

Press the edit or help button to select the sound level.

Press the memory button to enable the setting.

Language selection

You can choose one of 10 languages for the screen display.

1. English 2. Spanish 3. Finnish 4. French

5. German 6. Italian 7. Dutch 8. Portuguese

9. Russian 10. Swedish

Press the button number “3”.

The LCD screen shows language selection. Press the edit or help button to select a language.

Press the memory button to set the language.

Pop-up window duration time setting

A pop-up window will appear for a while when selecting patterns, altering stitch length or width. The duration of the window displayed can be changed to suit o your preference. The default setting is 2 seconds (x1.0).

Press the button number “4”. The LCD screen shows the pop-up window duration time setting display.

Press the edit or help button to select the duration.

1.: x 0.5........1 second

2.: x 1.0........2 seconds

3.: x 1.5........3 seconds

Press the memory button to enable the setting.

When turning the power on, the initial display shows the customized settings that you have made.

Example:

q Language: English w Resumption setting: ON e Buzzer sound: Normal r Pop-up window duration: 2 seconds

Customizing the preset values for the stitch length and width

The preset value of the stitch length and width are optimized for each pattern. You can modify the preset value of the patterns in mode 1 and save it so that you do not have to change the setting each time you turn the power switch on.

Example: To change the preset value for the stitch length

Select the stitch pattern you want to change the preset value. Press “–” or “+” to change the stitch length.

Press the memory/call button.

Press the memory button to save your personal setting. A symbol “C” appears on LCD screen to indicate the stitch has been altered from the factory default settings. q Symbol “C”

Restoring the original settings

Select the pattern that you have changed its settings.

Press the memory/call button. The LCD screen will show the current settings.

Press the “C” button. The symbol “C” disappears and the preset values will return to the original settings (the same settings when you have purchased the machine).

Presser Foot Lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot.

q Presser foot lifter w Higher position

Changing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

Turn 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.

• To remove

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and press the red button on the back of the foot holder.

• To attach

Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove on the foot holder. Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into place.

Each foot is marked with a letter for identification.

q Snap-on button (red button) w Groove e Pin r Identification letter

Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder

• To remove

Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the thumb screw by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver. Remove the foot holder.

• To attach

Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar. Fit the thumb screw into the hole. Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.

q Thumb screw w Foot holder e Presser bar

Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses

q Zigzag foot A:

This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is designed to achieve firm and neat seam results.

w Overedge foot C:

This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on the foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the raw edge of fabrics.

e Rolled hem foot D:

This special foot is for sewing a rolled hem. The curl of the foot helps to form a hem at a constant width.

r Zipper foot E:

This foot is for sewing zippers. The zipper teeth are guided through the grooves on the bottom of the foot.

t Satin stitch foot F:

This clear plastic foot is ideal for satin stitches and decorative stitches. The center groove on the bottom of the foot ensures smooth feeding of dense stitches.

y Blind hem foot G:

This foot is specially designed for blind hemming. The guide on the foot helps feed the fabric and sew a straight and nearly invisible blind-hem.

u Cording foot H:

This foot is specially designed to hold one or three strands of cording to create braiding.

i Overcasting foot M:

This foot is specially designed to simulate professional style overlocking. The wires on the foot effectively prevent the fabric edge from puckering or rolling.

o Darning foot P:

This is a special foot for basting. It holds the fabric while taking a stitch, synchronizing with the needle bar movement. This foot can also be used for free motion embroidery or quilting.

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!0 Automatic buttonhole foot R:

!0!0

This foot is for buttonholes and for darning. Place a button in the button holder on the rear of the foot. This automatically sets the buttonhole size.

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!1 Button sewing foot T:

!1!1

This foot is exclusively used fir attaching a button. It holds a button securely in place and allows fine adjustment of button position.

Bobbin Winding

Removing the bobbin

Slide the hook cover plate release button to the right, and remove the cover plate.

Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

q Hook cover plate release button w Hook cover plate e Bobbin

Setting the spool of thread

Lift up the spool pin. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown. Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against the spool of thread.

q Spool pin w Spool of thread e Large spool holder

The small spool holder is used with narrow or small spools of thread.

r Small spool holder

Extra spool pin

The extra spool pin is for bobbin winding, without unthreading the machine, and for twin needle sewing. Insert the extra spool pin into spool stand and the hole. Place the felt and a spool on the pin as illustrated.

q Spool w Extra spool pin e Spool pin felt r Spool stand t Spool pin hole

Bobbin Winding

NOTE:

Set the speed control slider at its fastest position for bobbin winding.

z Draw the thread from the spool.

Guide the thread around the bobbin winding tension disk. Be sure to insert the thread between the tension disks.

q Bobbin winding tension disk

x Insert the thread through the hole in the bobbin,

threading from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

w Bobbin e Bobbin winder spindle

c Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right.

The LCD screen shows bobbing winding sign.

v With the free end of the thread held in your hand,

depress the foot control. Stop the machine when the bobbin has wound a few layers, and cut the thread close to the hole on the bobbin.

b 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. Cut the thread with the bobbin thread cutter.

r Bobbin thread cutter

Inserting the bobbin

z Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread

running off counterclockwise.

q Thread w Bobbin holder

x Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the bobbin

holder. e Front notch

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 side notch (B). r Side notch

b Pull out about 10 cm (4˝) of thread to the rear.

Refer to the threading chart shown on the hook cover plate. Attach the hook cover plate.

t Hook cover plate y Threading chart

Threading the Machine

Raise the presser foot lifter.

Turn the power switch on. Press the up/down needle position button twice to raise the needle.

q Up/down needle position button

Turn the power switch off.

z Draw the thread around and under the upper thread

guide while holding the thread at the spool.

w Upper thread guide

x Draw the thread down along the right channel.

Then turn around the bottom of the guide plate. e Guide plate

c Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever.

Slip the thread through the slit and into the eye of the take-up lever.

r Slit t Eye of take-up lever

v Then down through the lower thread guide.

y Lower thread guide

b Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide

on the left. Thread the needle from front to back or use the needle threader. u Needle bar thread guide.

Thread the needle using the needle threader (see the next page).

Built-in needle threader

NOTE:

The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16 needle, or a #11 Blue needle. Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

z Lower the presser foot. Raise the needle to its highest

position. Push down the needle threader knob as far as it will go. The hook comes out through the needle eye from behind.

q Knob w Hook

x Draw the thread from the right to the left, under the

guide (A), threader hook and the guide (B). e Guide (A)

w Hook

c Draw the thread up along the right side of the guide (B)

and slip the thread in between the guide (B) and holder plate.

r Guide (B) t Holder plate

v Release the knob slowly so a loop of the thread is

pulled up through the needle eye.

b Pull the thread end through the needle eye.

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

z Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly

with your left hand.

x Press the up/down needle position button twice to

lower and raise the needle. q Up/down needle position button

c Pull the needle thread to pick up the bobbin thread.

w Needle thread e Bobbin thread

v Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10 to 15 cm) under and

behind the presser foot.

Changing the Needle

CAUTION

Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle.

• Removing the needle

Turn the power switch off. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the hand wheel. Lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp.

q Needle clamp screw w Needle clamp

• Attaching the needle

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the rear. Push the needle up as far as it goes. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by turning it clockwise.

e Flat side

• Checking the needle

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.

r Gap

Needle and thread chart

Thread

Needle

#9/65–11/75

#11/75–14/90

#14/90

Light

Medium

Fabric

Lawn Georgette Tricot Wool, Polyester

Cotton, Polyester Fine jersey Wool

Silk #80-100 Cotton #80-100 Synthetic #80-100

Silk #50 Cotton #60-80 Synthetic #50-80 Cotton #50

Heavy

Denim Jersey Coating Quilting

Silk #50 Cotton #40-50 Synthetic #40-50 Silk #30 Cotton #50

#14/90–16/100

#16/100

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