JUKI HZL-DX series Instruction Manual
Attention
Please read this instruction manual before using
the machine as it contains important operational
and safety information.
Keep this manual accessible so that you may
refer to it at anytime while operating the machine.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE
HZL-DX series
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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
“DANGER
____ To reduce the risk of electric shock:”
1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
“WARNING
____
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:”
1.
Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli
-
ance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3.
Never operate this appliance 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 the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5.
Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
6. Always use the proper stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off “O” when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot.
10. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, when lubricating
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off “O” position, then remove plug from outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16. Basically, the machine should be disconnected from the electricity supply when not in use.
17. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord by
your nearest authorized dealer or service center.
18. (Except USA/Canada) This machine is provided with double insulation.
Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing Double-Insulated machine.
“SERVICING DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS”
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding be
added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge
of the system and should only be done by qualied service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE INSULATED.
The symbol
may also be marked on the product.
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
“This sewing machine is intended for household use only.”
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Danger
warning
which is not
specied
There is a
risk of electrical shock
There is a
risk of re
There is
a risk of
injury to
hands, etc.
Prohibited matter
which is not
specied
Disassembly/
alteration is
prohibited
Do not
place ngers under
the needle
Do not
pour oil,
etc.
Generally
required
behavior
Disconnect
the power
plug
Congratulations on your purchase of a JUKI sewing machine.
Please be sure to read safety precautions in “To use the sewing machine safely” in the Instruction
Manual before use to fully understand the functions and operating procedures of the sewing machine so as to use the sewing machine for a long time.
After you have read the Instruction Manual, please be sure to keep it together with the warranty
so that you can read it whenever necessary.
To use the sewing machine safely
Marks and pictographs included in the Instruction Manual and shown on the sewing machine are
used so as to ensure safe operation of the sewing machine and to prevent possible risk of injury
to the user and other people.
Warning marks are used for different purposes as described below.
WARNING
Indicates that there is a possible risk of death or serious injury if this
mark is ignored and the sewing machine is used in a wrong manner.
ATTENTION
Indicates the operation, etc. which can cause a possible risk of person-
al injury and/or physical damage if this mark is ignored and the sewing
machine is used in a wrong manner
.
Pictographs mean the following:
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● Do not wipe the sewing machine with solvent such
as thinner.
When the sewing machine
is soiled, put a small quantity of neutral detergent on
a piece of soft cloth and
carefully wipe off the sewing machine with it.
● Be sure to use the sewing machine
in the temperature range from 5ºC
to 40ºC.
If the temperature is excessively
low, the machine can fail to operate
normally.
WARNING
For the combination of the material and the thread and needle, in particular, refer to the explanation table in “Replacement of the needle”.
If the needle or thread does not match the material used such as in the case that an extra heavyweight material (e.g., denim) is sewn with a thin needle (#11 or higher), the needle can break resulting in an unexpected personal injury.
Other precautions
● Do not put the sewing machine
under the direct sunlight or in a
humid place.
Be aware that the following state can take place since the sewing machine incorporates
semi-conductor electronic parts and precise electronic circuits.
* The operating temperature of the sewing machine is between 5ºC and 40ºC. Do not use the
sewing machine under the direct sunlight, near the burning things such as a stove and candle,
or in a humid place. By so doing, the temperature in the interior portion of the sewing machine
can rise or the coating of the power cord can melt, causing re or electrical shock.
● The safety device of the sewing machine will work
to stop the sewing machine in order to prevent the
generation of abnormal heat in the case the sewing machine is continuously engaged in sewing at
a low sewing speed for a long time or it is continuously engaged in sewing for a long time under the
high temperature environment. In this event, Start
and Stop button will not light.
The sewing machine will
return to working condition
after about 10 minutes.
Stop!
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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” .....1
Contents .........................................................4
Principal parts .................................................6
Accessories ....................................................7
Connecting to the power supply ....................8
Function of operational buttons ......................9
Name and function of other operational buttons...
10
Speed control ...............................................12
Adjustable starting stitch speed ........ 13
Low-speed inching sewing ............................. 13
Adjustable reverse stitch speed
........ 13
Lifting/lowering of the presser foot................14
Automatic presser foot lifting .......................... 14
Presser foot auto lift button ............................ 14
Presser foot lifting lever .................................. 14
Installation of knee lifting lever ....................... 15
Foot switch function
.......................... 15
Changing the presser foot ............................16
Bobbin thread preparation ............................18
Needle thread preparation ............................22
Threading the needle thread .......................... 22
Automatic needle threader ............................. 24
Pulling up the bobbin thread ........................... 25
Attaching the needle .....................................26
Fabric, thread and needle table ....................27
How to adjust thread tension ........................28
How to adjust the presser foot pressure .......29
How to lower the feed dog ............................29
Changeover of needle holes (straight stitch
slide plate) ....................................................30
DX7
How to select a stitch pattern ............31
DX5
How to select a stitch pattern ............34
Contents
Basic operations
Practical sewing
Patchwork quilt
Straight stitch ................................................37
Seam guide line on the throat plate ................ 38
Automatic lock stitch and thread trimming ...... 40
How to change needle positions .................... 41
How to change the stitch length ..................... 41
Other straight stitch patterns .......................... 42
Zigzag stitch .................................................43
Overcasting stitch .........................................44
Blind stitch ....................................................46
Buttonhole stitches .......................................49
Buttonhole with gimp ...................................... 53
When changing the width of the buttonhole ... 54
When changing the density of the seam ........ 54
Manual 2-step buttonhole .............................55
Sewing buttons .............................................57
Bartacking.....................................................58
Inserting zippers ...........................................60
Lapped insertion ............................................. 61
How to use the quilt guide ............................62
Scallop stitches.............................................63
Decorative stitches .......................................64
Patchwork piecing ........................................66
Appliqué (1) ..................................................67
Appliqué (2) ..................................................68
Crazy quilt.....................................................69
Stitch in ditch quilting ....................................70
Quilting (straight stitch) .................................71
Quilting (free motion) ....................................72
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Basic operations
Practical sewing
Patchwork quilt
Decorative stitches
Decorative stitches
One-point stitch/sewing letters .....................74
Preparation before sewing ............................. 74
Test sewing ..................................................... 74
Operational buttons and screen ..................... 75
How to select pattern (letters) ........................ 76
How to edit patterns (letters) .......................... 78
How to stitch a pattern (letters) ...................... 79
Disposing thread ends of jump stitches .......... 79
Save/call of patterns (letters) .......................... 80
To sew patterns continuously ......................... 81
Character selecting methods ........................82
Type and usage of options ...............83
1
Change of seam width of buttonhole ......... 84
2
Change of needle position ......................... 85
3
Selecting the stop position of needle ......... 86
4
Twin needle sewing ................................... 87
5
Foot switch function ................................... 89
6
Presser foot pivot function ......................... 90
7
Setting the pivot height .............................. 91
8
Setting the oat-function height ................. 92
9
Setting of the presser foot lifting after thread
trimming..................................................... 93
!0
Adjusting the darning ................................. 94
!1
Adjustable starting stitch speed ................. 95
!2
Adjustable reverse stitch speed ................. 96
!3
Guide ......................................................... 97
!4
Adjusting the touch panel sensitivity .......... 98
!5
Contrast of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ... 99
!6
Button reception buzzer volume settings . 100
!7
Language setting ..................................... 101
!8
Elongation ................................................ 102
!9
Deleting the settings ................................ 104
Message catalog ........................................105
Introduction of optional accessory parts .....107
● Rolled hemming presser foot .................... 107
● Button attaching presser foot .................... 107
●
Quilt presser foot (Transparent zigzag type)
. 107
● Cording and Embroidery presser foot ....... 107
● Pearl attaching presser foot ...................... 107
● Presser foot with guide .............................. 107
● Binder presser foot .................................... 107
● Hemming presser foot for zigzag .............. 107
● Quilt presser foot (open type) .................... 107
● Appliqué presser foot ................................ 107
● Cording presser foot ................................. 107
● Invisible zipper foot .................................... 107
● Smooth presser foot .................................. 108
● Eyelet punch ..............................................108
● Wide Table ................................................. 108
● Open toe presser foot ................................ 108
● Edge sewing presser foot .......................... 108
● Magnier ....................................................109
● Spool holder .............................................. 109
How to install Wide Table ........................... 110
Machine Maintenance ................................ 111
Performance check list ............................... 112
DX7
List of stitch patterns .......................114
DX5
List of stitch patterns .......................116
Specication list .............................. back cover
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Lock stitch button
Principal parts
Hand wheel (pulley)
Power switch
Machine-socket-inlet
Foot-controller-jack
Spool cap (large)
Spool pin
LCD Screen
Operational
buttons
Face plate cover
Threading lever
Start/stop button
Auxiliary bed
(accessory case)
Presser foot lifting lever
Drop feed knob
Needle setscrew
Needle
Presser foot
Sensor pinhole for buttonholing
Presser foot releasing button
Feed dog
Throat plate
Hook cover
Bobbin winding
shaft
Hook cover release
button
Presser foot holder setscrew
Presser foot holder
Thread trimming button
Hard case
Wide table
* Do not put heavy ob-
jects onto hard case
and wide table.
* Do not remove the
styrene foam tted
inside the hard case.
If it is removed, the
sewing machine can
be damaged when it
is placed in the hard
case or other problems can occur.
Thread cutter
Reverse stitch
button
Speed controller
Needle up/down button
Presser foot pressure adjustment dial
Thread tension
adjustment dial
Knee lifting lever
hole
Light under arm
DX7 Only
DX7 Only
Presser foot auto lift button
Straight stitch slide plate
Straight stitch slide plate
lever
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Draw the auxiliary bed out to the left.
Accessories
● Inside the auxiliary bed.
Quilt guide
T-shape
screwdriver
Blind stitch presser
foot (D)
Ripper
Zipper presser
foot (B)
Overcasting
presser foot (C)
Cleaning brush
Eyelet punch
Standard presser foot (A)
Buttonhole presser
foot (E)
Bobbin (3)
Needle set
HA X 1 # 11 (1)
# 14 (1)
# 16 (1)
for knit # 11 (1)
Smooth
presser foot (T)
● Inside the accessories bag.
● Supplied with the machine
● Inside hard case
Walking
foot (N)
Foot Controller
model name; JC-001
Bobbin (1) Spool cap (large)
Spool cap (Small)
Spool cap (Middle)
Manual buttonhole
presser foot (I)
Patchwork
presser foot (P)
Open toe presser
foot (O)
Twin needle
Quilt presser
foot (Q)
Edge Sewing
presser foot (R)
Auxiliary
spool pin
Instruction manual
(This manual)
Knee-lifting lever
Power cord
DX7 Only
DX7 Only
DX7 Only
DX7 Only
DVD
(One set)
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Connecting to the power supply
Not-using foot-controller that using start/stop-
button:
1. Turn OFF the power switch (turn to “O”)
2. Insert cord-connector into machine-socket-inlet.
3. Insert plug into socket-outlet.
4. Turn ON the power switch. (Turn to “I”)
Using the foot-controller:
1. Turn OFF the power switch (turn to “O”)
2. Insert the foot-controller-plug into the foot-controller-jack.
3. Insert cord-connector into machine-socket-inlet.
4. Insert plug into socket-outlet.
5. Turn ON the power switch. (Turn to “I”)
* When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop but-
ton cannot be used to start sewing.
Start button: Can not operate to start sewing.
Stop button: Can operate to stop sewing.
• Disconnect the plug and turn off the power switch (turn
to “O”) that always sewing machine is not to use.
WARNING
Power switch
Power switch
Plug
Plug
Foot controller
Foot-controller-plug
Foot-controllerjack
Machine receptacle
Operating power switch:
Turn OFF the machine, set the power switch to "0"
Turn ON the machine, set the power switch to "I"
ON
OFF
WARNING (For U.S.A.,Canada only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
* Be aware that the presser foot comes down automatical-
ly if you turn the power ON with the presser foot lifted.
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While sewing, speed can be adjusted.
For straight stitch/zigzag stitch: The sewing machine performs
reverse stitch as long as this button is
held pressed.
For other stitch types: The sewing machine performs lock
stitch.
When machine stops, press this button to change
the needle position. (When the needle is up, the
needle moves down and vise versa.)
The sewing machine performs sewing at a low
speed by keeping this button held pressed for a
long time.
* The needle will not move when the presser foot
is in its upper position or no pattern is selected.
After sewing, press this button to trim
both threads automatically.
Function of operational buttons
Notes for thread trimming:
1. Do not use thread thicker than No.30.
2. After trimming, the stitch can be done without pulling up bobbin thread.
3. When sewing again after thread trimming, if you pull up the bobbin thread again and place it under-
neath the presser foot together with needle thread, you can avoid birds nest on the wrong side of the
fabric.
4. Regularly clean the machine (refer to page 111), as dust in the area of the thread trimming unit may
cause malfunction.
When this button is pressed, the sewing machine
performs lock stitch.
When this button is pressed while the sewing machine is engaged in pattern sewing, the sewing machine stops after it has completed the sewing of the
one-cycle/one-point of the pattern.
When pressing this button, machine starts to sew slowly and then
up to the speed set by speed controller. Another press of this button
stops the sewing machine.
Color of button indicates machine status.
Green: Ready to start and/or while sewing
Red: Not ready to start
Orange: When the lock stitch button is pressed while the sewing
machine is engaged in pattern sewing (The sewing machine performs lock stitch after it has completed the sewing of the pattern by one cycle. Then, the sewing machine
stops.)
When this button is pressed while the
sewing machine is at rest, the presser
foot position is changed.
When the presser foot is in its upper position, it comes down to its lower position
and vice versa.
Presser foot auto lift button
Speed controller
Reverse stitch button
Start/stop button
Thread trimming button
Needle up/down button
Lock stitch button
10
Presser foot to
be used (marking)
Stitch pattern
Zigzag width
Stitch length
2
Stitch length ad-
justing dial
3
Conrmation
button
6
Automatic lock
stitch and thread
trimming button
7
Float function
button
8
Continuous
stitch button
9
Mirror image but
-
ton
!0
Option button
4
Selection button
1
Zigzag width adjust-
ing dial
5
Clear button
!3
Pattern selection mode
switching button
!2
Pattern selection button
Needle stop position
Pattern number
Name and function of other operational buttons
* Patterns on the
screen will be sewn.
Operational buttons and screen
!1
Save/Call button
Description of screen
Name of operational button
Needle stops
at its highest
position
No
indication
Needle stops
at its lowest
position
Needle position
(Center needle position in
this pattern.)
Direct patterns
Practical patterns
Buttonhole patterns
Quilt patterns
Decorative patterns
1
Decorative patterns
2
Letters
10 most often used
patterns can be selected.
A pattern can be selected
by inputting the pattern
number. (Refer to pages
114 and 117 for the
pattern numbers.)
Patterns such as letters
which can be combined,
can be selected.
Setting of automatic lock
stitch and thread trimming
Reverse stitch and
thread trimming
Lock stitch and
thread trimming
No
indication
No setting
Float function setting
Float function
No
indication
No setting
* Adjusting
buttons on DX5.
Direct pattern
Letters
Number
selection (Input
by number)
* Adjusting
buttons on DX5.
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1
Zigzag width
adjustment dial
This is used to change the zigzag width and the needle position.
2
Stitch length
adjustment dial
This is used to change the stitch length.
In the case of the free motion, this dial is used for adjusting the presser foot height.
3
Conrmation
button
This is used to conrm the selected stitch pattern and/or settings.
4
Selection button
This is used to move the cursor.
5
Clear button
This is used to delete the selected stitch pattern and to cancel each setting.
When pressing the button continuously, all the saved stitch patterns will be deleted.
6
Automatic lock
stitch and thread
trimming button
When this button is pressed, or is displayed on the screen.
The machine will automatically lock stitches at sewing-start and sewing-end and
then trim both threads.
7
Float function
button
When this button is pressed, is displayed on the screen.
When using the oat function, the sewing machine performs sewing with its presser
foot slightly lifted.
This function is used in the case of sewing materials such as velvet or sewing quilting that is likely to cause cloth slippage between two layers.
Another press on this button cancels this function.
(Refer to page 92 for more details.)
8
Continuous
stitch button
This button is valid only when “ “ mode.
When this button is pressed,
(Continuous stitch with large intervals) is displayed
on the screen.
When this button is pressed again,
(Continuous stitch with small intervals) is dis-
played on the screen.
(The interval between letters and gures cannot be changed.)
The machine will sew the selected stitch patterns continuously.
When it is pressed again, the machine will cancel this function.
* When it is pressed while sewing, the machine will stop after the selected patterns
are sewn completely.
9
Mirror Image
button
After selecting a stitch pattern, press this button to make a mirror image of the selected pattern.
* There are some patterns that can not make a mirror image.
*
For the symmetric pattern, the sewing start position is changed and ▼ is displayed.
!0
Option button
Optional functions (19 functions) can be set.
* Optional functions vary from stitch pattern to stitch pattern.
(Refer page 83 for more details.)
!1
Save/call button
This is used to save and/or call a pattern. The machine can save maximum 10 patterns. (Refer to page 80 for more details.)
!2
Pattern selection
button
A stitch pattern can be selected.
* Usage of the buttons varies by pattern selecting mode.
(Refer to page 31 and 34 for more details.)
!3
Pattern selection
mode switching
button
When the pattern selection mode needs to be changed, press the desired button.
The selected button will be illuminated.
Name and function of operational buttons
* Adjusting buttons on DX5.
* Adjusting buttons on DX5.
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Foot controller
To run the machine, press the foot controller.
The harder you press, the faster the machine sews.
Speed controller will set the maximum sewing speed.
Pressing harder → faster speed
Pressing weaker → slower speed
* Always clean the foot controller.
It is important that you do not place any objects on the foot
controller as it may cause injury to the user and may cause
malfunctions.
Speed control
How to adjust the speed:
Speed controller
Maximum sewing speed can be freely set by the speed
controller.
Faster speed
Faster speed
Slower speed
Foot switch function
The sewing machine can be set to carry out one of the
following operations when the front section of the foot controller is depressed:
1
Reverse stitch
5
Presser foot lift
2
Lock stitch
6
Thread trimming
3
Half stitch sewing
7
No function
4
One stitch sewing
This function has been
factory-set to "1 Reverse
stitch" at the time of ship-
ment.
Slower speed
(Refer to page 89)
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The sewing speed at the start of sewing can be increased by
using the option button.
When the needle up/down switch is held pressed, the sewing machine performs sewing at a low speed.
★
Adjustable starting stitch speed
★
Low-speed inching sewing
(Refer to page 95)
The reverse stitch speed can be increased by using the option button.
Adjustable reverse stitch speed
★
(Refer to page 96)
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Presser foot lifting lever
Lifting/lowering of the presser foot
The presser foot is lifted/lowered with the presser foot lifting
lever.
The presser foot can be lifted higher than the ordinary lift
position. This feature is useful when placing a heavy-weight
material on the sewing machine.
Even after the presser foot has been lifted with the presser
foot lifting lever, the presser foot can be lowered with the
presser foot auto lift button.
1
Lowered position …… Presser foot should be lowered
when sewing.
2
Ordinary lift position …… This position is used for fabric
removal and/or changing the
presser foot.
3
Extra lift position …… This position is used to put heavy
materials underneath the presser
foot.
* Be careful that the presser foot and the needle should
not interfere when the needle is in down position and the
presser foot is raised to the extra lift position.
1
2
3
1
2
3
The presser foot of the sewing machine automatically goes up slightly when the sewing
machine stops. (Presser foot pivot function)
When the sewing machine is re-started, the presser foot comes down automatically to
allow the user to start sewing with no additional operation.
When the thread trimming button is pressed, the presser foot automatically goes up after the completion of thread trimming.
This function can be set to OFF using the option button.
In addition, when the needle stop position is set to "Stop with its needle up", the presser
foot pivot function is automatically set to OFF.
Automatic
presser foot
lifting
Presser foot
auto lift button
The presser foot can be lifted/lowered by pressing the presser foot auto lift
button.
(Refer to page 9)
Presser foot lifting lever
Presser foot
The presser foot auto lift button and the presser foot lifting lever are interoperable.
When the presser foot lifting lever is once lifted to position 3 after the presser foot
has been lifted with the presser foot auto lift button, the presser foot lifting lever can
be used for lifting/lowering the presser foot.
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The knee lifting lever is useful when a guilt is being sewn
and for other projects that require the use of both hands.
With the knee lifting lever, you are able to control the position
of the presser foot without using your hands.
Insert the knee lifting lever so that concave and
convex meet.
Push the lever to right-hand side to lift the presser foot.
The presser foot is lowered when the lever goes back to the
original position.
* Do not touch the knee lifting lever while sewing.
It may cause a deformation of a stitch pattern.
Knee lifting lever
convex portion
concave portion
Lifting
Optional function can be set so that the presser foot can be lifted/lowered by depressing the front part of the foot
controller.
Foot switch function
Installation of knee lifting lever
(Refer to page 89)
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Removing and installing the
presser foot
Removing and installing presser foot holder
★
Removing presser foot
1. Raise the needle and presser foot.
2. Press the presser foot releasing button to remove the
presser foot.
★
Installing presser foot
Align the pin of the presser foot and the groove in the
presser foot holder. Then lower the presser foot holder
with the presser foot lifting lever.
* Each presser foot has a marking. Use the appropriate
presser foot for the stitch pattern to be sewn.
★
Removing presser foot holder
1. Lift the needle and presser foot lifting lever.
2. Loosen the setscrew of the presser foot holder to the
left and remove the presser foot holder.
★
Installing presser foot holder
Align the screw hole at the presser bar with the hole of
presser foot holder (long groove). Tighten the setscrew
rmly by turning it to the right side.
Changing the presser foot
Turn OFF the power before
replacing presser foot.
Attention
Presser foot
releasing button
Presser foot holder
Presser foot
Groove in presser
foot holder
Pin
Presser foot
marking
Setscrew of presser
foot holder
Presser foot holder
Setscrew of presser
foot holder
Presser foot holder
Presser bar
* Do not lift the presser foot with the presser foot auto
lift button before turning the power OFF.
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The type and application of the presser foot
Standard presser
foot
A
This is used mainly for straight stitch and zigzag stitches.
Use this presser foot especially when sewing heavy-weight
materials.
Zipper presser foot B
This is used to attach zippers.
Overcasting presser
foot
C
This presser foot is used exclusively for overcasting to prevent
the cut edge of fabrics from fraying.
Blind stitch presser
foot
D
This presser foot is used for blind stitch on hems of trousers
and skirts, or sleeves.
Buttonhole presser
foot
E
This presser foot is used for automatic buttonholing.
Manual buttonhole
presser foot
I
This is used for sewing decorative stitches, letters and bartacks.
Also for manual buttonhole (pattern No. 03).
Walking foot N
In general, this presser foot is used for difcult-to-feed” materials such as knits, jersies, vinyl, articial leather and leather or
quilting.
Patchwork presser
foot
P
This presser foot is used for patchwork stitches. There are two
seam lines, 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch from center needle position.
Smooth presser
foot
T
This presser foot is used for non-slippery materials like vinyl
and satin stitches.
Open toe presser
foot
O
This is used for the applique and decorative stitches.
(Front part of the presser foot is open for better visibility.)
Quilt presser foot Q
This is used for the quilt stitch.
(Machine setting: Straight Stitch and Center needle position)
Refer to page 72 for more details.
Edge Sewing
presser foot
R
This is used for patchwork, sewing center line of joined
materials by using the center guide of the presser foot.
* Fine tune the needle position by zigzag width adjustment dial.
Marking of presser foot
↓
DX7 Only
DX7 Only
DX7 Only
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Bobbin thread preparation
Open the hook cover.
Take out the bobbin.
* If the bobbin has too little thread, do not use it as the
thread will get tangled.
* Use only the designated bobbin. Other bobbins may
cause malfunction.
1
2
Taking out the bobbin
1
Small spool
Large spool
Spool Cap
Place a thread spool to spool pin and a
spool cap onto the spool pin.
* Be aware that a spool with a small remaining
amount of thread can cause tangling or slip-off of
thread.
There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according
to the thread spool to be used.
Setting thread spool
Hook cover
Spool Cap
<Exclusive bobbin>
Made of transparent plastic
11.5 mm
20.5 mm
When the bobbin is taken
out and/or put into the bobbin case, turn off the power
(turn to “O”).
Attention
19
Thread the guide A and then
thread the thread guide (guide in
the circle) for bobbin winding
1
Place the thread spool to the spool
pin.
2
Winding the bobbin thread
* An exclusive motor is built-in for winding
bobbin so that you can wind bobbin at any
time.
Set the bobbin on the bobbin winding
shaft.
3
4
Wind the thread to the bobbin 4-5 times in
clockwise direction.
Put the thread end into the guide at the
bobbin winding shaft and pull it to the
right side to cut it.
5
7
Push the bobbin winding regulator
towards the bobbin to start winding the
bobbin.
* Be careful that the bobbin winding regulator
works as a switch.
6
When winding is nished, the shaft
stops automatically, the bobbin winding
regulator moves to right and return to the
original position.
Remove the bobbin from the bobbin
winding shaft and cut the thread by cutter.
* Bobbin winding will automatically stop even
while winding, when the winding speed is reduced due to a load to the bobbin winding motor
caused by thread tangling.
Bobbin winding regulator
Guide (with cutter)
Spool
pin
Cutter
Thread guide
Bobbin
winding shaft
A
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Put the bobbin in the bobbin case.
* Place the bobbin so that thread winds counter-
clockwise.
Thread groove A and B by pulling the
thread end.
* It will be easier to thread grooves when you
press the bobbin lightly with your nger.
Thread guide C by pulling the thread to
left side.
1
3
2
B
A
Setting the bobbin
C
When the bobbin is taken
out and/or put into the bobbin case, turn off the power
(turn to “O”).
Attention
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Thread to guide D and E leave the thread
underneath. (Thread guide E first and it
will thread to guide D as well.)
* When pulling bobbin thread, bobbin rotates
counterclockwise. If bobbin rotates clockwise,
put the bobbin upside down.
4
D
E
Cut the thread with the built-in cutter
F
.
5
Close the hook cover.
6
F
You can start to sew in this condition (without
pulling up the bobbin thread), however, if you want
to sew with the bobbin thread pulled out, refer to
“Pulling up the bobbin thread” in the page 25.
C
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1
Lift the presser foot lifting lever.
1
2
3
4
5
Make sure to push the
needle to the top.
It is impossible to perform
stitching if the needle is not
correctly installed or a bent
needle is used. Pay close attention as this will cause machine malfunction.
Note:
2
Small spool
Large spool
Place a thread spool to the spool pin and
a spool cap onto the spool pin.
There are three types of the spool caps, large, medium and small. Choose the size of spool cap according
to thread spool to be used.
Threading the needle thread
* Use the needle: No.11-16
and the thread: No.30-90.
*
When twin needle is used,
the automatic needle
threader can not be used.
* Align the marking at the
hand wheel with the one
on the machine body.
Spool cap
Spool cap
Needle thread preparation
Turn OFF the power switch before threading the machine head.
Attention
23
Thread to guide A.
Hold the thread end and thread according
to the arrow marking.
* Make sure that the presser foot is raised.
Otherwise the machine is not correctly thread-
ed.
3
4
Thread the guide B from the right-hand
side.
Draw the needle thread out from the guide by approximately 10 cm.
5
B
A
* Check that the thread take-up
is correctly threaded.
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Release the threading lever and the
needle thread is threaded to the needle
eye.
1
Lower the presser foot.
* The automatic needle threader sometimes fails
to thread the needle when the presser foot is
raised.
2
Thread to A and cut the thread with the
thread cutter.
4
3
Lower the threading lever until it comes to
a complete stop.
*
Lower the threading lever slowly.
Threading lever
A
Thread cutter
Lift the presser foot. Then, draw the
needle thread backward.
Pull out the thread from the needle eye by approx.
10 cm or 4 inches long.
5
* Be careful that the cutter is inside.
Automatic needle threader
25
Basic operation:
You can start to sew without pulling up the bobbin
thread, however, if you want to sew with the bobbin thread pulled out, follow the directions below.
Pull out both needle and bobbin threads
by approx. 10 cm (4 inches) long and pass
them under the presser foot towards the
back of the machine.
1
Lift the presser foot and lightly hold the
end of the needle thread.
2
Turn the hand wheel towards you to move
the needle up and down. Loop of bobbin
thread will be pulled out when you will
pull the needle thread lightly.
3
Pulling up the bobbin thread
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Attaching the needle
Needles to be purchased
When purchasing spare needles,
specify HA X 1 (130/705H) or HA X 1
SP (needle for knits) .
Checking the needle
Check the needle for its straightness occasionally.
Any bent needle would cause skipped stitches, thread
breakage or damage to materials.
Flat object
The at part of the needle
Shank
Needle size:
The larger the number, the thicker the needle.
Needle setscrew
Stopper pin
Hold the needle
with its at part
facing away
from you
If the needle is not properly installed or a bent
needle is used, needle breakage can be caused.
It will cause damage to the machine.
1
Removing needle
1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle
comes to the highest position and lower the presser
foot.
2. Turn the needle setscrew towards you 1-2 times
and remove the needle.
2
Attaching the needle
(The needle cannot be inserted unless it
is correctly positioned.)
Hold the needle with its at part facing away from you,
and insert it fully until it touches the stopper pin.
Securely tighten the needle setscrew.
Attention:
Screwdriver
When changing the needle,
turn off the power.
Warning
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Fabric, thread and needle table
Fabric Thread Needle
HA×1
Light-weight
materials
Lawn
Silk thread
…………………………………………
No.80,90
Spun thread
………………………………………
No.80,90
No.11
Georgette
Tricot Spun thread
………………………………………
No.60-90
Knit needle
No.11
Wool and synthetic
fabrics
Silk thread
………………………………………………
No.80
Spun thread
……………………………………
No.60-90
No.11-14
Medium-weight
materials
Cotton and synthetic
fabrics
Spun thread
……………………………………
No.50, 60 No.11-14
Light jersey
Silk thread
………………………………………………
No.50
Spun thread
……………………………………
No.50, 60
Knit needle
No.11
Ordinary wool and
synthetic fabrics
Silk thread
………………………………………………
No.50
Spun thread
……………………………………
No.50, 60
No.11-14
Heavy-weight
materials
Denim Spun thread
………………………………………
No.30-50 No.14-16
Jersey
Silk thread
………………………………………………
No.50
Spun thread
……………………………………
No.50, 60
Knit needle
No.11-14
Coat Silk thread
………………………………………………
No.50 No.11-14
* In general, the same thread is used for both needle and bobbin threads.
* Thin thread and needle will be used for light-weight fabrics and thick thread and needle will be used for heavy-
weight materials.
* Check that the combination of needle and thread is OK by trial sewing on the material which will be sewn.
* Knit needle is good for stretchy fabrics (such as knits) and synthetic fabrics.
* Use thread No. 30 - 90.
* When it is difcult to go over an overlapped section, guide the fabric by hand.
* When sewing “quilt patterns”, “decorative patterns” or “letters” (refer to pages 31 to 36), better nish will be
ensured by using a knit needle.
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How to adjust thread tension
When the needle thread is too
strong:
The bobbin thread will be pulled to the front side of the
fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards
"-1" to "-3".
When the needle thread is too
low:
The needle thread will be pulled to the wrong side of
fabric. Turn the thread tension adjustment dial towards
"+1" to "+3".
In case a correct tension setting is not obtained, check
thread paths for both needle and bobbin threads.
Needle thread
Bobbin thread
A
Fabric (right side)
Fabric (right side)
Needle thread
Bobbin thread
Bobbin thread
Needle thread
Fabric (right side)
Well-balanced thread tension
Straight stitch: Needle and bobbin threads interlace
with each other at the middle of the
fabric thickness. (
A
)
Zigzag stitch: Needle thread is pulled a little bit to the
wrong side of the fabric.
If the machine is set to “Auto”, it is suitable for most
fabrics. However, adjustment may be necessary according to fabrics and sewing applications.
If the tension is not correctly set, it will cause imbalanced stitch formation, puckering, and/or thread
breakage.
Weaker tension
Stronger tension
Thread tension
adjustment dial
Fabric (wrong side)
Fabric (wrong side)
Fabric (wrong side)
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