JUKI MCS-1500 Instruction Manual
3-Needle, 2/3/4-Thread Cover Stitch Sewing Machine
MCS-1500
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EN
IMPORTANT:
Read all safety regulations carefully and understand them before using your sewing machine.
Retain this instruction manual for future reference.
“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.
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“DANGER
1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2.
“WARNING
1. Do not use the appliance as a toy. Caution is advised when the appliance is used by children, or
near children. This sewing machine 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 sewing machine
in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the sewing machine. 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.
Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
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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. Do not carry out sewing with a marking pin stuck in the material since doing so can cause knife/
needle breakage. In addition, do not attempt to cut anything other than fabric and thread with
the upper/lower knives.
10. Switch the sewing machine off “O” when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading looper, or changing presser foot and the like.
11. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, when covers are
opened to thread the loopers, when lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
12. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
13. Do not use outdoors.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
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15. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off “O” position, then remove plug from outlet.
16. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
17. Basically, the machine should be disconnected from the electricity supply when not in use.
18. 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.
19. (Except USA/Canada) This machine is provided with double insulation.
Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing Double-Insulated machine.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:”
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To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:”
“SERVICING DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS
(Except USA / Canada)”
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 overlock sewing machine is intended for household use only.”
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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
CAUTION
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.
Indicates the operation, etc. which can cause a possible risk of personal injury
and/or physical damage if this mark is ignored and the sewing machine is used in
a wrong manner.
Pictographs mean the following:
Danger warning which is
not specied
Prohibited
matter which
is not specied
Generally re-
quired behavior
There is a
risk of electrical shock
Disassem-
bly/alteration
is prohibited
Disconnect
the power
plug
There is a
risk of re
Do not
place ngers under
the needle
There is a
risk of injury
to hands, etc.
Do not pour
oil, etc.
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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.
● 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.
● 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.
* 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.
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Contents
Safety instructions ·································· 1-3
Contents··················································4
Details of the machine ···························· 5, 6
• Accessories ··········································· 6
Preparing the machine
• Thread guide ·········································7
• Attaching the spool holders ·······················7
• Thread, cones, spools ·····························7
• Large spools ·········································· 7
• Household spools ··································· 7
• Thread net ············································7
• Attaching the foot control ··························8
Using the machine
• Power/light switch ··································· 8
• Two-step presser foot lifter ·······················9
• Changing the presser foot ························9
• Looper cover ······································· 10
• Cloth plate ·········································· 10
• Handwheel ·········································· 10
• Inserting needles ·································· 11
• Needle system ····································· 11
Threading
• Threading preparation / Tips ··················· 12
• Thread guide bar ·································· 12
• Thread tension ····································· 12
Trial sewing, Thread tension
• Sewing test ········································· 20
• Tension adjustments ····························· 21
• Thread tension ····································· 21
Adjustments and settings
• Stitch length ········································ 22
• Presser foot pressure ···························· 22
• Differential feed ···································· 23
• Adjusting the differential feed ·················· 24
Stitch chart············································· 25
Practical sewing cover stitch
• Securing the seam end ·························· 26
• Unpicking seams ·································· 26
• Extension plate with seam guide lines ······· 26
• Simple hem ········································· 27
• Flat joining seam ·································· 27
• Edges with elastic ································· 28
• Binding ··············································· 28
• Top stitching seams / ribbing / yokes ········· 29
• Decorative stitching ······························· 29
Practical sewing chainstitch
• Securing the seam end ·························· 30
• Unpicking seams ·································· 30
• Extension plate with seam guide lines ······· 30
• Gathering with chainstitch ······················ 31
Threading cover stitch
• Threading 4 thread cover stitch ···········13-16
Threading cover stitch looper ················ 13
Threading right cover stitch needle ········ 14
Threading center cover stitch needle ······ 15
Threading left cover stitch needle ·········· 16
• Threading 3 thread cover stitch (wide) ······ 17
• Threading 3 thread cover stitch (narrow) ··· 18
Threading chain stitch
• Threading chain stitch ··························· 19
• Binding ··············································· 31
• Tape guide ·········································· 31
Maintenance
• Replacing the bulb ································ 32
• Cleaning ············································· 32
Trouble shooting guide ····························· 33
Technical data ········································ 34
Optional accessories ································ 35
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Details of the machine
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Details of the machine
1. Looper cover
2. Extension plate
3. Cloth plate
4. Sewing plate
5. Presser foot
6. Sewing light
7. Thread take-up cover
8. Left needle thread tension dial
9. Center needle thread tension dial
10. Right needle thread tension dial
11. Retractable support rod
12. Thread guide
13. Open thread guide
14. Spool holder pin
15. Anti-vibration cone
16. Foam pad
17. Spool holders
18. Stitch length dial
19. Differential feed dial
20. Handwheel
21. Machine socket
22. Power/Light switch
23. Presser foot lifter
24. Needle clamp
25. Carrying handle
26. Threading diagram
27. Presser foot pressure adjusting screw
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View with cloth plate open
1. Looper auto-threader
2. Looper thread tension dial
3. Threading diagram for looper thread
4. Thread cutter
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Details of the machine
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Accessories
1. Electronic foot control
2. Needle set 130/705H
3. Spool caps
4. Tweezers
5. Brush/needle inserter
6. Net
7. Hexagonal screwdriver
8. Accessory bag
9. Dust cover
10. Chainstitch presser foot (Optional Accessory)
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Preparing the machine
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Thread guide
Raise the support rod fully, turning slightly until the positioning
catches engage (A). Position the thread guide on the thread
stand so that the arrow is to the front (B).
A
Thread / cones / spools
The anti-vibration cone should
be used with the wider edge at
the bottom on the spool holder
pin when sewing with cones.
Attaching the spool holders
Attach the separately packed spool holder (equipped with two
spool holders pins) to the xed spool holder, by pushing until it
snaps in place.
Large spools
If large industrial spools are used,
position the anti-vibration cone up-
side down on the spool holder pin,
i.e. with the wider edge at the top.
Household spools
Remove the anti-vibration
cones. Place spools on spool
holder pins and push the spool
caps on with the rounded side
downwards.
Thread nets
If the threads slip and gets twist-
ed, cover the spools of upper and
lower looper with the nets supplied
in the accessory bag.
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Preparing the machine
Attaching the foot control
Plug foot control into the machine socket (A) and then into the
main socket (B). The foot control regulates the sewing speed.
The sewing speed can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing
B
the pressure on the foot control.
A
Polarized For UL, CSA
Polarized power
supply socket
“WARNING”
This appliance has a polarized plug (for USA and Canada only,
one blade wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t in
a polarized main socket only one way.
If the plug does not t fully in the polarized main socket, reverse
the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to
install the proper polarized main socket. Do not modify the plug
in any way. (for USA, Canada only)
* Use only the foot control model YC-482 (USA, Canada), YC-
483N (220-240V).
Power/light switch
The power/light switch is on the handwheel side of the machine
in front of the plug socket.
0 = off
I = power and light on
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Using the machine
B
A
C
Two-step presser foot lifter
To raise the presser foot push the presser foot lifter up until it en-
gages (A).
It can be raised again to maximum height and held in this position to
provide more space between presser foot and stitch plate for bulky
items (B). To lower the presser foot press the lifter down (C).
“WARNING”
When using the extra lift (B), do not run the machine or turn the
handwheel.
Changing the presser foot
Switch the machine off (power switch "0").
・
Turn the handwheel to raise the needles.
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Raise the presser foot.
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To release the presser foot, press the catch (D).
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Raise the presser foot shaft to its highest position (B) and remove
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D
E
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the presser foot to the left.
To attach the foot, place it under the shank, so that the groove in
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the shank lines up exactly with the presser foot pin (E).
Lower the shank and the presser foot will engage automatically.
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Lower the presser foot lifting lever and check that the groove in
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the shank should line up exactly with the presser foot pin (E). If it
is not lined up, press the catch (D) to line up.
- Cover stitch presser foot (F)
- Chain stitch presser foot (G) (Optional Accessory)
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(Optional Accessory)
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Using the machine
Looper cover
Caution, moving parts, switch the machine off (power
switch "0").
To open, push to the right and tilt the cover towards you.
To close, push it up.
Cloth plate
Caution, moving parts, switch the machine off (power
switch "0").
To open, push the cloth plate to the left.
To close, push it towards the machine and press gently until it en-
gages.
Handwheel
The handwheel turns forward (counterclockwise) when sewing.
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Using the machine
A
B
Inserting needles
Switch the machine off (power switch "0").
・
Raise the needles fully by turning the handwheel.
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Lower the presser foot.
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To remove the needles loosen the needle set screws (A).
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Place a needle, at side towards the back into the hole of the nee-
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dle inserter (B).
Insert the needle into the needle clamp (C).
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Tighten the needle set screws.
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C
Needle system
130/705H (Household needles)
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Use needles size No.70-90 (11-14).
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