Montgomery Ward JW12 Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
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Sewing Machine
Free Arm
Sewing!
MODEL: JW12
Thank you for purchasing your Sewing Machine by Montgomery Ward®.
It will perform to the highest standard, time after time, with all the
convenience and durability you rely on from Wards.
We guarantee it!
Perfect for basic or advanced sewing, this machine is a real workhorse. The
54 stitching features lets you make buttonholes to zippers and everything in
between. You’ll love the light weight portability and well lit LED work surface.
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using your sewing machine,
especially when children are present.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE
SURE THE PRODUCT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, DISASSEMBLING OR RELOCATING. DO NOT TRY TO
SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Supervision is necessary when used by or
near children.
2. To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water
or other liquid.
3. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
4. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free
customer service number for information regarding replacement, or returning
the product.
5. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause personal injury or damage to the appliance.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 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.
8. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen
is being administered.
9. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
10. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from
outlet. Do NOT pull out by cord.
11. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the
sewing machine needle.
12. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to
break.
13. Do not use bent needles.
14. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to
break.
Important Safeguards ........................3-4
Polarized Plug ......................................4
Parts & Features ................................5-6
Operating Instructions .....................6-15
How to Use ....................................16-26
Cleaning & Care ............................27-28
Thread & Needle Guide ...................... 29
Troubleshooting .................................. 30
Warranty & Return Information ......32-33
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Important Safeguards
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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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ank you
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3102543
Conforms to UL Std. 471
Certified to CSA Std. C22.2 No. 120-13
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Parts & Features
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long detachable power cord or extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the detachable power supply cord or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
• If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be the same
type 3-wire.
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
Important Safeguards (cont’d)
15. 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.
16. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing
covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this
manual.
17. Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near a heat radiator, or in
direct sunlight.
18. Dispose of this appliance in accordance with local regulations.
1. Reverse stitch button
2. Pattern selector dial
3. Stitch length dial
4. Bobbin winder stopper
5. Bobbin winder spindle
6. Spool pins
7. Bobbin winder thread guide
8. Thread guide
9. Thread take-up lever
10. Thread tension dial
11. Face cover
12. Needle plate
13. Extension table
14. Presser foot holder
15. Needle clamp
16. Needle
17. Presser foot
18. Carrying handle
19. Handwheel
20. Power switch
21. Machine socket
22. Free arm
23. Presser foot lifter
24. Foot control
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Operating Instructions
Parts & Features (cont’d)
Accessories
Sewing accessories are conveniently located in the extension table.
1. Bobbins
2. Seam ripper/ Buttonhole
opener
3. Needle set
4. Sliding buttonhole foot
5. Blind hem foot
6. Zipper foot
7. Darning plate
1. Turn the power switch (2)
to OFF.
2. Insert the machine plug
(5) into the machine
socket (4).
3. Insert the power supply
plug (1) into the outlet (3).
4. Turn the power switch (2)
to ON.
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing area, and do not touch
any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or needle. Always
turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply when leaving the machine unattended, attaching or removing parts.
Do not place anything on the foot control causing the machine to run inadvertently.
Operating Instructions (cont’d)
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers
the presser foot. It can be raised 1/4"
higher than the normal up position for
easy removal of the presser foot or for
ease of placement of heavier material.
Presser Foot Positions
1. Lowest
2. Normal
3. Highest
Changing Presser Foot
CAUTION: When removing or
attaching presser foot, turn
the power switch to OFF.
Remove:
1. Turn the handwheel toward
you to raise the needle bar to
its highest position.
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Push down on the toe of the
presser foot (1) to snap it off
the foot holder.
Attach:
1. Place the presser foot so that
the pin (3) on the foot lines up
directly below the groove (2) of
the foot holder.
2. Lower the foot holder to lock
the foot in place.
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Operating Instructions (cont’d) Operating Instructions (cont’d)
Foot Holder
Remove:
Remove the thumb screw (1) by
turning it counterclockwise with
a screwdriver.
Attach:
1. Match the hole in the foot
holder (2) with the threaded
hole in the presser bar (3).
2. Fit the thumb screw (1) into
the hole.
3. Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise with screwdriver.
Needles
Before changing needles, confirm that they are not bent or warped. Place the
flat side of the needle on something flat (needle plate, glass etc.). The clearance
between the needle and flat surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or
blunt needle.
Changing:
1. Raise the needle by turning the
handwheel toward you.
2. Lower the presser foot.
3. Loosen the needle clamp screw
by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the needle from the
clamp.
5. Insert the new needle into the
clamp with the flat side away from
you.
6. Push it up as far as it will go and
tighten the clamp screw firmly with
the screwdriver.
Spool Pins
The spool pins are used for holding the spool of thread in order to feed it to the machine. To use, pull the spool pin up. Push down to store.
Bobbin Case
Inserting or removing:
Open hook cover (1).
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you. Take out the bobbin case by
holding the latch (2). Insert the bobbin case by placing the horn (3) into the recess
of the hook race.
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Operating Instructions (cont’d)
Bobbin Winding
1. Pull the handwheel (1) out.
2. Draw the thread from the spool
and guide the thread around the
bobbin winder thread guide (2).
3. Insert the thread through the hole
in the bobbin (3) from the inside to
the outside. Put the bobbin on the
bobbin winder spindle.
4. Push it to the right.
5. With the free end of the thread
held in your hand, depress the
foot control. Stop the machine
when it has made a few turns and
cut the thread (5) close to the hole
in the bobbin.
6. Depress the foot control again.
When the bobbin (6) is fully
wound, stop the machine. Return
the bobbin winder spindle to its
original position by moving the
spindle to the left, and cut the
thread.
7. Push the handwheel (7) back into
the original position.
Note: Return the bobbin winder
spindle when the machine stops.
Operating Instructions (cont’d)
Bobbin Case Threading
Place the bobbin into the
bobbin case. Make sure
the thread unwinds in the
direction of arrow.
Pull the thread into
the bobbin case
slot.
Draw the thread under
the tension spring and
into the delivery eye,
leaving about 4" of
free thread.
Threading the Machine
First, raise the take-up lever to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward
you. Next, raise the presser foot. Then place a spool on the spool pin as shown,
with thread coming from back of the spool.
1. Draw the thread into
thread guide (1) using
both hands.
2. While holding the
thread near spool,
draw thread down into
the tension area and
then around the check
spring holder (2).
3. Firmly draw the thread
up and through the
take-up lever (3) from
right to left.
4. Then draw the thread
down and slip it into
needle bar thread
guide (4) on the left.
5. Thread the needle eye
(5) from front to back.
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