This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fi re,
electric shock, or injury to persons:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or
near children or infi rm person.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• 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 the sewing machine to the nearest authorised
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine 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 fi ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may defl ect the needle causing it to break.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when
making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
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CONTENTS
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ............................................................................................................6
BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE .......................................................................................................................... 7
Speed adjustment lever ....................................................................................................................................13
Foot control ......................................................................................................................................................13
REPLACING THE NEEDLE ............................................................................................................................. 14
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ................................................................................................................. 14
TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART ...............................................................................................................16
WINDING THE BOBBIN .................................................................................................................................. 17
INSERTING THE BOBBIN ............................................................................................................................... 19
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD ............................................................................................................... 20
USING THE NEEDLE THREADER .................................................................................................................22
TOP THREAD TENSION ................................................................................................................................. 23
BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD .......................................................................................................... 24
CUTTING THE THREAD .................................................................................................................................24
FUNCTION BUTTONS ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Direct pattern selection buttons ........................................................................................................................32
Number buttons ................................................................................................................................................32
Free arm ...........................................................................................................................................................33
Sewing on heavy fabric ....................................................................................................................................34
STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION ..........................................................................................35
Changing the needle position ...........................................................................................................................35
Changing the stitch length ................................................................................................................................35
Adjusting the stitch length ................................................................................................................................35
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Adjusting the stitch width ..................................................................................................................................35
Using the overcasting foot ................................................................................................................................37
Using the standard foot ....................................................................................................................................37
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics .............................................................................................................43
BAR TACK STITCH ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Program patterns or letters ...............................................................................................................................53
Add patterns or letters ......................................................................................................................................54
Clear patterns or letters ....................................................................................................................................54
Recall and sew the memorized pattern ............................................................................................................ 55
Cleaning the screen .........................................................................................................................................58
Cleaning the sewing machine surface ..............................................................................................................58
Cleaning the hook ............................................................................................................................................58
Hold down this button to sew either backwards or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed.
2. Auto-lock button
Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current pattern
and automatically stop.
3. Needle up/down button
Press this button to move the needle either up or down.
B. Function buttons
4. Stitch length
Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.
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5. Stitch width
Press this button to adjust the width of the stitch.
6. Pattern mirroring
Press this button to sew a mirrored pattern.
7. Mode selection
Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode or block letter
mode.
C. Memory buttons
8. Clear button
If an incorrect pattern is selected or programmed, pressing this button will clear it.
9. Arrow button
Press the “
combination is displayed.
“ button or “ “ button until the desired stitch number in the programmed
10. Memory button
Press this button to enter or store the programmed pattern combination in the memory.
D. Selection buttons
11. Direct pattern selection and number buttons
Instant access to direct pattern or press the pattern number to select the desired pattern.
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LCD SCREEN
Direct Pattern
Pattern number
Direct mode
Pattern
Pattern number
Normal mode
Auto-lock
Reverse
Needle downMirror
Auto-stop
Reverse
Suggested presser foot
Needle upMirror
Buttonhole lever
Bobbin winding
Needle position
Stitch width
Stitch width
Current position in the
programmed memory
Total space in the memory
Memory
Stitch length
Alphabet
Pattern number
Auto-stop
Suggested presser foot
Needle up
Stitch width
Current position in the
programmed memory
Total space in the memory
Memory
Stitch length
Alphabet mode
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PATTERN CHART
The portion marked in color on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern.
A. Direct selection patterns
B. Pattern selection by number
C. Alphabet
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ACCESSORIES
1. Standard foot (T)
2. Zipper foot (I)
3. Buttonhole foot (D)
4. Overcasting foot (E)
5. Blindhem foot (F)
6. Satin stitch foot (A)
7. Button sewing foot
8. 1/4˝ Quilting foot (P)
9. Free-motion/darning foot
10. Pack of needles
11. Spool pin felt
12. Second spool pin
13. Brush/ Seam ripper
14. Spool cap (Large)
15. Spool cap (Small)
16. Seam guide
17. Bobbin
18. Screwdriver (L & S)
19. Hard cover
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CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE
Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the
main switch is on “O” when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing
parts.
ONOFF
Connecting the machine
Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the
machine is conforming with your electrical power.
Place the machine on a stable table.
1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal
box.
2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.
3. Turn on the power switch.
4. The light bulb will light up when the switch is turned on.
To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
For the USA and Canada
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other),
to reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fi t in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
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START SEWING
Speed adjustment lever
Foot control
The speed adjustment lever can control
the sewing speed. To increase the speed,
slide the lever to right. To decrease the
sewing speed, slide the lever to the left.
With the sewing machine turned off, insert
the foot control plug into its connector on
the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then
slowly depress the foot control to start
sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the
sewing machine.
Please Note: The setting of the speed control slide will limit the maximum speed of the
machine.
Attention: Consult a qualifi ed electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the
power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
The appliance must be used with the foot controller C-9000.
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REPLACING THE NEEDLE
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
Attention: Turn power switch to off (“O”) when
carrying out any of the operations below.
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is
showing signs of wear and causing problems.
Insert the needle following the illustrated
instructions.
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten
again after inserting the new needle.
The fl at side of the shaft should be towards the
back.
B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Needles must be in perfect condition. Problems
can occur with:
- Bent needles
- Blunt needles
- Damaged points
Attention: Turn power switch to off
(“O”) when carrying out any of the
operations below.
Attaching the presser foot holder (1)
Raise the presser foot bar (a). Attach the
presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
Attaching the presser foot (2)
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the
cut-out (c) is directly above the pin on the
foot (d).
Raise the lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the
presser foot (f) will engage automatically.
Removing the presser foot (3)
Raise the presser foot.
Raise the lever (e) and the foot will
disengage.
Attaching the seam guide (4)
Attach the seam guide (g) in the slot as
illustrated. Adjust according to need for
hems, pleats, quilting, etc.
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ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE
The presser foot pressure of the machine
has been pre-set and requires no
adjustments for most fabric weights.
However, if you choose to adjust the
presser foot pressure, turn the presser
adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very heavy fabric, loosen the
pressure by turning the screw counter
clockwise, and for thin fabric, tighten by
turning it clockwise.
wool, outdoor tent and quilted
fabrics, denims, upholstery
material (light to medium).
18 (110)Heavy wool, overcoat fabrics,
upholstery fabrics, some
leathers and vinyls.
Light-duty thread in cotton,
nylon, polyester or cotton
wrapped polyester.
Most threads sold are medium
size and suitable for these
fabrics and needle sizes. Use
polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural
woven fabrics for best results.
Always use the same thread
on top and bottom.
Heavy duty thread, carpet
thread.
Please Note:
- In general, fi ne threads and needles are used for sewing fi ne fabrics, and thicker
threads are used for sewing heavy fabrics.
- Always test thread and needle size on a small piece of fabric which will be used for
actual sewing.
- Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
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TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART
PRESSER FOOTAPPLICATIONPRESSER FOOTAPPLICATION
Standard foot (T)General sewing,
Patchwork stitches,
Decorative stitching,
Smocking,
Fagoting, etc.
Inserting zippers
Satin stitch foot (A)Satin stitch
Quilting
Zipper foot (I)
Buttonhole foot (D)
Overcasting foot (E)
Blindhem foot (F)
Buttonhole sewing
Overcasting
Blind hem stitching
1/4˝ Quilting foot (P)
Free-motion/Darning/
Embroidery/
Monogramming
Free-motion/darning foot
Button sewing footButton sewing
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WINDING THE BOBBIN
Bobbin winding
1. Place the thread and spool cap onto the spool pin.
For smaller spools of thread, place spool cap with the
small side next to the spool or use the small spool cap.
2. Snap the thread into the thread guide.
3. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder
tension discs.
4. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in
the bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on
the spindle.
5. Hold on to the thread tail and push the bobbin to right.
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6. When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right,
“bobbin winding position”, the symbol “ “ is shown
on the LCD screen.
It will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin
winder spindle is push to the left, “sewing position”.
7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.
8. Press on the foot control to start the sewing machine.
9. After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the
machine and cut the thread near the hole of the
bobbin. Continue fi lling the bobbin until it is full. The
motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full. Stop
the machine. Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.
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10. Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.
Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is pushed to the right, “bobbin winding
position”, the machine will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. To start sewing, push
the bobbin winder switch to the left “sewing position”.
INSERTING THE BOBBIN
Attention: Turn power switch to off (“O”)
before inserting or removing the bobbin.
When inserting or removing the bobbin,
the needle must be fully raised.
1. Remove bobbin cover. Insert the bobbin
in the bobbin case with the thread running
in a counterclockwise direction (arrow).
2. Pull the thread through the slit (A).
3. Pull the thread toward the left and along
the inside of the spring until it slips into
the notch (B) being sure that the thread
does not slip out of the slit (A).
4. Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread
and slide on the bobbin cover (C).
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THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
Please Note: It is important to thread correctly to prevent sewing problems.
Start by raising the needle to its highest point by turning
the hand wheel toward you. Raise the presser foot lift to
open the tension discs.
1. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin so that the thread comes from the front of the
spool, then place the spool cap at the end of the spool
pin.
2. Pull the thread from the spool through the upper thread
guide.
3. Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the
thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.
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4. Thread the tension discs by pulling the thread down
between the silver discs.
5. Then, down and around the check spring holder and
back up to the take up lever.
6. Pull the thread from right to the left through the slotted
eye of the take-up lever and then down again.
7. Pass the thread behind the fl at, horizontal thread
guide.
8. Guide the thread into the wire loop.
9. Thread the end of the thread through the needle from
front to back, and pull out about 10 cm of thread. Or
use the needle threader to thread the needle. (On the
next page).
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USING THE NEEDLE THREADER
Attention: Turn power switch to the off
position (“O”).
Raise the needle to its highest position
and lower the presser foot.
1. Lower the needle threader lever slowly
and draw the thread through the thread
guide as illustrated and then to the right.
2. The needle threader automatically turns
to the threading position and the tiny hook
passes through the needle eye.
3. Take the thread in front of the needle into
the hook from the bottom as illustrated.
4. Hold the thread loosely and release the
lever slowly. The hook will turn and pull
the thread through the needle eye forming
a loop.
Pull the thread through the needle eye.
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TOP THREAD TENSION
LooseTight
- Basic top thread tension setting: “4”
- To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial
to the next number down.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics.
- 90% of all sewing will be between “3” and “5” (“4” is basic setting).
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when
top tension is reduced by 1 number so the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your
fabric.
Wrong
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Wrong
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Wrong
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Top side
Top side
Top side
1. Normal thread tension for straight stitch
sewing. Top and bobbin thread lock in the
fabric.
2. Thread tension is too loose for straight
stitch sewing. Turn dial to higher number.
Top thread loops on wrong side.
3. Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch
sewing. Turn dial to lower number. Bobbin
thread loops on top side.
Wrong
side
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Top side
4. Normal thread tension for zigzag and
decorative sewing.
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BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD
1 Hold the upper thread with the left
hand. Turn the handwheel toward
you (counterclockwise) lowering, then
raising the needle.
2. Gently pull on the upper thread to
bring the bobbin thread up through the
needle plate hole. The bobbin thread
will come up in a loop.
CUTTING THE THREAD
3. Pull both threads to the back under the
presser foot.
Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric,
draw the threads to the left side of the face
cover and cut using the thread cutter.
The threads are cut at the proper length to
start the next seam.
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PRESSER FOOT LIFT
1. The presser foot lift raises and lowers
your presser foot.
2. When sewing several layers or thick
fabrics, the presser foot can be raised
higher for easy placing of the fabric
under the foot.
RAISE OR LOWER THE FEED DOGS
With the accessory tray off the machine,
the feed dog adjustment lever can be
seen on the base in back of the sewing
machine.
Sliding the lever to the “ “ (b) will lower
the feed dog, for example during button
sewing. If you wish to continue sewing
normally, slide the lever to the “ “ (a) in
order to raise the feed dogs.
The feed dog will not come up until you
turn the handwheel or start sewing, even
if the lever is to the right. Make a complete
turn to raise the feed dogs.
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OPERATION BUTTONS
Needle up/down
button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
Reverse button
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When the patterns 01-16, 32-60 are selected, the
machine will sew reverse or a reinforcement stitch
at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed.
The machine will sew forward after the button is
released.
An arrow “
“ on the LCD display indicates
reverse sewing.
Auto-lock button
Needle up/down position button
When the patterns 01-05 are selected, the
machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches
when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then
automatically stop. The LCD will display the fi gure
“ until the machine is stopped.
“
When the patterns 06-16, 32-60 are selected,
press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew
3 locking stitches at the end of the current pattern
and automatically stop. The LCD will display the
fi gure “ “ until the machine is stopped.
The function will be cancelled if you press the
button once again or select another pattern.
With the Needle up/ down button, you decide
whether the needle shall stop in the up position or
in the fabric when you stop sewing.
Please Note: If you press the button while
sewing nothing will happen. The function
can only be used when the machine is not
sewing.
Press the button so that the arrow, on the LCD
screen, will point up “ “ and the needle will stop
in the highest position. When you press the button
so that the arrow points down “ “, the machine
will stop with the needle in the lowest position.
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FUNCTION BUTTONS
Stitch width button
Stitch width button
Stitch length button
Mirroring button
Mode selection button
When you select a stitch, the machine will
automatically set the recommended stitch width,
which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD
screen. The stitch width can be changed by
pressing the stitch width adjustment buttons.
For a narrower stitch, press the “-“ button (left).
For a wider stitch, press the “+” button (right). The
stitch width can be adjusted between “0.0-7.0”.
Some stitches have a limited stitch width.
When patterns 01-05 are selected, the needle
position is changed by the stitch width adjustment
buttons. Pressing the “- “ button (left), will move
the needle to the left and pressing the “+” button
(right), will move the needle to the right. The
numbers will be changed from left position “0.0”
to extreme right position “7.0”. The pre-set center
needle position will be indicated as “3.5”.
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Stitch length button
MODE selection button
When you select a stitch the machine will
automatically set the recommended stitch length
which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD
screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by
pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons.
To shorten the stitch length, press the “-“ button
(left). For a longer stitch length, press the “+”
button (right). The stitch length can be adjusted
between “0.0-4.5”. Some stitches have a limited
length.
When you turn the machine “ON” the LCD screen
display will be set to direct mode “ “.
Press the “
“ ”. If you press the function button again, the
alphabet mode will be displayed “ “.
After a third press the machine will go back to
direct mode “ ”.
“ button to switch to patterns mode,
Direct mode stitch selection.
Utility and decorative pattern mode:
Stitch selection using number buttons.
Block letter mode:
Character selection using number buttons.
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Pattern mirroring button
The patterns 01-16, 32-60 can be mirrored by
pressing the “
The LCD will display the mirroring function and the
machine will continue to sew the mirrored pattern
until the mirroring function is cancelled by pressing
the mirror button again.
When the mirroring function disappears from the
LCD screen, the machine will start sewing the
normal stitch.
If you change the pattern, the mirroring function
will be cancelled accordingly. Press the mirror
button again if you want the new pattern to be
mirrored.
“ button.
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MEMORY BUTTONS
Memory button
Clear button
Arrow button
Memory button
Press the “ “ button to enter the memory
mode and program combinations of characters or
decorative stitches. Press the “ “ button again
to leave the memory mode and return to direct
mode.
Please Note: The Direct mode patterns and
buttonholes cannot be programmed or put
into memory.
Clear button
Arrow button
Press this button when the incorrect character is
selected. Each press of this button erases one
character, or press this button to remove an added
pattern when sewing combinations of characters or
decorative stitches.
Press the arrow buttons “ “ or “ “, in
memory mode, to check the combination
programmed in the memory.
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SELECTION BUTTONS
Direct pattern selection
and number buttons
Direct pattern selection buttons
When the mode button is set to Direct mode you
can select the utility stitches illustrated next to the
buttons simply by pressing the button for the stitch
you wish to sew.
Number buttons
When the mode button is set to Patterns or
Alphabet mode you select the stitches or letters by
number.
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USEFUL SKILLS
Sewing corners
Reverse
1. Stop the sewing machine
when you reach a corner.
2. Lower the needle into the
fabric with the hand wheel or
by pressing the needle up/
down button once.
3. Raise the presser foot.
4. Use the needle as a pivot
and turn the fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot and
resume sewing.
Reverse stitching is used
to secure the threads at the
beginning and at the end of a
seam.
Press the reverse button and
sew 4-5 stitches.
The machine will sew forward
when the button is released.
Free arm
Free arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.
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Sewing on heavy fabric
Cardboard or
thick fabric
The black button on the right
side of the presser foot will lock
the presser foot in a horizontal
position if you push it in before
lowering the presser foot. This
ensures even feeding at the
beginning of a seam and helps
when sewing multiple layers
of fabric such as sewing over
seams when hemming jeans.
When you reach the point of an
increased thickness, lower the
needle and raise the presser
foot. Press the toe of the foot
and push in the black button,
then lower the foot and continue
sewing.
The black button releases
automatically after sewing few
stitches.
You also can place another
piece of fabric with the same
thickness at the back of the
seam. Or support the presser
foot while feeding by hand and
sewing toward the folded side.
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STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION
Changing the needle position
These setting apply only to patterns 01-05. The pre-set
position is “3.5”, center position. When you press the “-“
stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will
move to the left. When you press the “+” stitch width
adjustment button, the needle position will move to the
right. On the LCD screen, the point illustration and the
number indicate the needle position.
Changing the stitch length
To shorten the stitch length, press the “-“ stitch length
adjustment button. For a longer stitch length, press the
“+” stitch length adjustment button.
Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and
needle, the longer the stitch should be.
ZIGZAG STITCHES
Adjusting the stitch width
The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching
is “7.0”; however, the width can be reduced on any
patterns. The width increases as you press the “+” stitch
width adjustment button from “0.0-7.0”.
Adjusting the stitch length
The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of
stitch length approaches “0.2”.
Most zigzag stitches are sewn at “1.0-2.5”.
Dense zigzag stitches (close together) are referred to as
a satin stitch.
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STRETCH STITCHES
Straight stretch stitch
Straight stitch
Stretch stitches are strong and fl exible and
will give with the fabric without breaking.
Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics, as
well as joining durable fabric such as denims.
These stitches can also be used as a
decorative top stitch.
The straight stretch stitch is used to add triple
reinforcement to stretch and stressed seams.
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The triple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for
fi rm fabrics like denim, poplin, duck, etc.
OVERCASTING STITCHES
Using the overcasting foot
1. Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E).
2. Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot.
Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with patterns 06 and 09 only. Do not
set the stitch width narrower than “5.0”. It is possible for the needle to hit the presser foot
and break when sewing other patterns and width.
Using the standard foot
1. Change the presser foot to the standard foot (T) .
2. Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of
the fabric on the right side.
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BLINDHEM
11: Blindhem for woven fabrics
12: Blindhem for stretch fabrics
Reverse
side
5mm
Overcasting
stitches
Reverse
side
5mm
Please Note: It takes practice to sew
blindhems. Always make a sewing test
fi rst.
Snap on foot F.
1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the
wrong side uppermost.
2. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the
handwheel forwards by hand until the
needle swings fully to the left. It should
just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does
not, adjust the stitch width accordingly.
3. Adjust the guide on the foot (b) by turning
the knob (a) so that the guide just rests
against the fold.
4. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully
along the edge of the guide.
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5. Turn fabric to right side.
BUTTON SEWING
1. Select the pattern 29 to get the button
sewing stitch. Change the presser foot to
the button sewing foot.
2. Position the fabric under the foot. Place
the button in the desired position, lower
the foot on to the button.
3. Adjust the stitch width to “2.5-4.5”
according to the distance between the two
holes of the button.
4. Turn the handwheel to check that the
needle goes cleanly into the left and right
holes of the button.
5. Before sewing, press the Auto-lock
button to sew reinforcement stitches
automatically at the beginning and at the
end of the stitch.
If a shank is required, place a darning
needle on top of the button and sew.
6. For buttons with 4 holes, sew the two front
holes fi rst, pull fabric forward and then
sew the two back holes.
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BUTTONHOLE STITCHING
17: For thin or medium fabric
18: For horizontal holes on blouses or
shirts made from thin or medium
fabric
19: For thin or medium fabric
20: For horizontal holes on blouses or
shirts made from thin or medium
fabric
21: For horizontal buttonholes on thick
fabrics
22: For thin or medium fabric
23: For suits or overcoats
24: For thick coats
25: For jeans or trousers
26: For jeans or stretch fabric with a
coarse weave
27: For stretch fabric
Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the
same type of fabric.
1. Mark the positions of the buttonhole on the
fabric.
The maximum automatic buttonhole length
is 3cm (1 3/16 inch). (Total of diameter +
thickness of button.)
2. Attach the buttonhole foot, then pull out
the button holder plate and insert the
button. The size of the buttonhole is
determined by the button inserted in the
button plate.
The thread should be passed through the
hole in the presser foot, then be placed
under the foot.
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Starting
point
3. Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the
stitch width and the stitch length to the
desired width and density.
4. Position the fabric under the presser foot
so that the buttonhole mark is aligned with
the center of the buttonhole foot.
Pull down the buttonhole lever, then push
it to the back.
Please Note: When you select any
buttonhole pattern the LCD screen will
display the fi gure “
“ to remind you
to lower the buttonhole lever.
5. Start sewing while lightly holding the end
of the upper thread.
Please Note: The machine will
automatically sew a reinforcement stitch
after the buttonhole is sewn.
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6. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the
presser foot to the back, as shown.
7. Raise the presser foot and cut thread.
To sew over same buttonhole, raise
the presser foot (will return to original
position).
After sewing the buttonhole stitch, push
the buttonhole lever up until it stops.
8. Cut the center of the buttonhole being
careful not to cut any stitches on either
side. Use a pin as a stopper at the bartack
so you do not cut too much.
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Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics
1. Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the
gimp thread onto the back of the presser
foot. Bring the two gimp thread ends to the
front of the foot and insert them into the
grooves, then temporarily tie them there.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing.
Set the stitch width to match the diameter
of the gimp thread.
2. Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp
thread gently to remove any slack, then
trim off any excess.
Please Note: It is suggested that you use interfacing on the wrong side of the fabric.
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BAR TACK STITCH
1. Select pattern 30 to get the bartack stitch.
Change the presser foot to the buttonhole
foot.
2. Pull the button holder to the rear. Set the
button guide plate on the buttonhole foot
to the desired length.
3. Pass the upper thread down through the
hole in the presser foot. Position the fabric
so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch)
in front of the pocket opening, and then
lower the presser foot lever.
Starting
point
4. Pull down the buttonhole lever then push
it back. The buttonhole lever is positioned
behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in
your left hand, and then start sewing.
5. Bartack stitches are sewn as illustrated.
6. As an example, the procedure for sewing
bar tacks at pocket corners.
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EYELET STITCH
Select stitch 28 for sewing eyelets on belts, etc
1. Select pattern 28 to get the eyelet stitch.
Attach satin stitch foot (A).
2. Press the “-“ or “+” stitch width adjustment
to select the eyelet size.
Size of eyelet:
A. Large: 7.0mm (1/4 inch).
B. Medium: 6.0mm (15/64 inch).
C. Small: 5.0mm (3/16 inch).
3. Lower the needle into the fabric at the
beginning of the stitching, and then lower
the presser foot lever.
Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
4. Make a hole at the center using an eyelet
punch.
Eyelet punch is not included with the
machine.
Please Note: If thin thread is used, the
stitching may not be dense enough. If
this occurs, sew the eyelet twice one
on top of the other.
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DARNING STITCH
1. Baste the upper fabric and the under
fabric together.
Select pattern 31 to get the darning stitch.
Change the presser foot to the buttonhole
foot.
2. Lower the presser foot over the center of
the tear.
3. Pull the button holder to rear. Set the
button guide plate on buttonhole foot to
the desired length of the darning stitch.
4. The size of one darning stitch is variable.
However, the maximum stitch length is
2.6cm (1 inch) and the maximum stitch
width is 7mm (9/32 inch).
a. The length of sewing.
b. The width of sewing.
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5. Position the fabric so that the needle is
2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to
be darned. Pass the upper thread down
through the hole in the presser foot and
then lower the presser foot lever.
Please Note: When lowering the
presser foot, do not push in the front of
the presser foot, otherwise the darning
will not be sewn with the correct size.
6. Pull down the buttonhole lever then push
it back. The buttonhole lever is positioned
behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in
your left hand, and then start sewing.
Please Note: When you select any
buttonhole pattern or darning pattern,
the LCD screen will display the fi gure
, to remind you to pull down the
buttonhole lever.
7. Darning stitches are sewn from the front of
the presser foot to the back, as shown.
8. If the area to be darned is too big to sew
with one darning stitch, you can sew
several times (or cross sew) to get better
sewing result.
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ZIPPER INSERTION
Inserting a centered zipper
Attention: Zipper foot should be used
for sewing width center needle position
straight stitch only. It is possible that
needle could hit the presser foot and
break when sewing other patterns.
1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
2. Press open the seam allowance. Place the
zipper face down on the seam allowance
with the teeth against the seam line. Baste
the zipper tape.
3. Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side
of the presser foot pin to the holder when
sewing the left side of the zipper.
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4. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin
to the presser foot holder when sewing the
right side of the zipper.
5. Stitch left side of the zipper from bottom to
top.
6. Stitch across the lower end and right side
of zipper. Remove the basting and press.
QUILTING
Insert the quilting guide in the presser foot
holder as illustrated and set the space as you
desire.
Sew the fi rst row and move over the fabric
to sew parallel rows of channel quilting with
the guide riding along the previous row of
stitching.
SCALLOP EDGES
Please Note: For better results, apply
spray starch onto the fabric and press
with a hot iron before it is sewn.
1. Stitch along the edge of the fabric,
marking sure not to sew directly on the
edge of the fabric.
2. Trim along the stitches.
* Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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FREE-MOTION, DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING
Move the feed dog adjustment lever to “ “
to lower the feed dogs.
Remove the presser foot holder, and attach
the free-motion/darning foot to the presser
foot holder bar. The lever (a) should be
behind the needle clamp screw (b). Press the
free-motion/darning foot on fi rmly from behind
with your index fi nger and tighten the screw
(c).
Darning
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Please Note: Free-motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal
feed system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to
coordinate sewing speed and movement of fabric.
First sew around the edges of the hole (to
secure the threads). Working from left to
right, sew over the hole in a constant and
continuous movement. Turn the work by 1/4
and sew over the fi rst stitching moving the
work slower over the hole to separate the
threads and not form big gaps between the
threads.
Embroidery
Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the
stitch width as desired.
Stitch along the outline of the design by
moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to
maintain a constant speed.
Fill in the design working from the outline
towards the inside. Keep the stitches close
together.
You will get longer stitches by moving the
hoop faster and shorter stitches by moving
the hoop more slowly.
Secure with a reinforcement stitches at the
end by press Auto-lock button.
Monogramming
Embroidery hoop is not included with the machine.
Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust
the stitch width as desired. Sew at a constant
speed, moving the hoop slowly along the
lettering.
When the letter is fi nished. Secure with a
reinforcement stitches at the end by pressing
the Auto-lock button.
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MIRRORING
Please Note:
- Pattern 17-31 cannot be mirrored.
- Mirrored patterns can also be combined with other patterns.
1. Select the pattern.
2. Pressing the mirroring button. LCD will display
the mirroring function and the machine will
sew the mirrored pattern until you press the
mirroring button again.
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A. Normal pattern sewing.
B. Mirror pattern sewing.
MEMORY
Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the
sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns,
such as names, that will be used often.
Please Note:
- The machine has a program memory that can retain 30 units of stitches.
- Multiple patterns selecting from pattern modes “ , “ can be combined and
sewn together.
- All the units in the memory can be edited to set its function such as Stitch length, Stitch
width, Mirroring and Auto-lock.
- The Direct mode patterns and buttonholes can not be programmed.
Program patterns
1. When you turn the machine “ON”, the LCD screen
displays “ “.
2. Press the “ “ button to enter the memory mode
and program combinations of letters or decorative
stitches.
3. Press the “ “ button to select any desired
pattern among “ ” or “ ” on the LCD
screen. Then press the desired pattern number
(E.g.13). (You can change the stitch length, width,
or choose the Auto-stop, mirroring function if
desired.)
Repeat step 3 for more patterns to be stored in the
memory.
Please Note: When the maximum of 30 units
of patterns has been programmed, the machine
will beep to signal the memory is full.
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4. Use the arrow “ “ or “ “ button to switch
between the stitches in the combination and check
what you have programmed.
Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing
the machine if you do not press the “
programming.
Add patterns or letters
5. Press the “
and return to the Direct mode.
“ button again when you have completed your
While in the memory mode, press the “ “ button
or the “ “ button until the stitch number you have
selected is displayed, then add the new stitch or
change the stitch length and width, or add Auto-stop or
mirroring, if desired.
“ button to leave the memory mode
Clear patterns or letters
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If you wish to delete a certain stitch within in the
memory mode, use the “ “ button or “ “ button
until the actual stitch number is displayed.
Press the ” “ button to delete the selected pattern
and following patterns will move one step back.
Recall and sew the memorized pattern
1. Press the “
mode. The machine will be positioned at the
fi rst programmed stitch.
2. Press foot control. The machine will start to sew
from fi rst entered pattern. On the LCD screen,
sewing stitch data is indicated.
3. If you wish to check what is programmed or if you
wish to start sewing a few stitches in the memory
mode, use the “
You can use the Auto-lock “ “ function when the
sewing machine is stopped.
“ button to enter the memory
” button or “ “ button.
Please Note: If you wish to repeat your stitch combination without having the machine
stop press the Auto-lock “ “ button to cancel the Auto-Stop in the memory mode. The
will disappear from the LCD screen.
4. Press the “ “ button to leave the memory mode
and return to the Direct mode.
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WARNING FUNCTIONS
Warning animation message display
Buttonhole lever is not lowered
The buttonhole or darning stitch was selected and
the foot control pressed while the buttonhole lever
is raised.
Instruction animation message display
Bobbin winding
The bobbin winder is engaged.
Warning beeping sound
- When operating correctly: 1 beep
- When the memory is full 30 units of pattern: 2-short beeps
- When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps
- When the sewing machine is thread locked and can’t sew: 8 seconds short beeps
It means that the thread is twisted or caught and the hand wheel can’t move. Please
look through the Troubleshooting guide to fi nd the solution. After the problem has been
solved, the machine will continue to sew.
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Push bobbin winder stop to sewing
position
If you have not pushed back the bobbin to
the left when the bobbin is full and press any
button or try to sew, the machine will give a
warning sound of 3 beeps.
Please Note: If the problem is still not solved, please contact your local dealer.
Attention: During the sewing, if the thread is caught or wrapped inside the hook
stopping the needle from moving and you continue pressing the foot control, the
security switch will stop the machine completely. In order to restart the sewing machine,
clean out the thread that is caught then turn OFF the on/off switch and then ON again.
REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB
Attention: Turn the power switch off and wait until the light bulb has cooled down before
touching it.
1. Remove plug (a), loosen the screw (b) on
the left side of the sewing machine and
remove the face plate (c).
2. Replace the bulb as follows:
Pull light bulb downward to remove.
Replace the bulb with same type rated
12V/5W.
Replace the face plate and tighten the
screw.
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MAINTENANCE
Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen
and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result.
Cleaning the screen
If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a
soft, dry cloth.
Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.
Cleaning the sewing machine surface
If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out
fi rmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a
dry cloth.
Cleaning the hook
If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the
machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary.
Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet
before carrying out any maintenance.
1. Remove the bobbin cover plate and
bobbin.
2. Clean the bobbin holder with a brush.
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3. Remove the needle, presser foot and
presser foot holder. Remove the screw
holding the needle plate and remove the
needle plate.
4. Lift up the bobbin case and remove it.
5. Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin
case with a brush. Also clean them, using
a soft, dry cloth.
6. Replace the bobbin case into the hook
race so that the tip (a) fi ts to the stopper
(b) as shown.
7. Replace all other parts.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place
of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer.
ProblemCauseCorrection
Upper thread
breaks
Lower thread
breaks
Skipped
stitches
Needle
breaks
Loose
stitches
Seam gather
or pucker
1.The machine is not threaded correctly.1.Rethread the machine.
2.The thread tension is too tight.2.Reduce the thread tension (lower number).
3.The thread is too thick for the needle.3.Select a larger needle.
4.The needle is not inserted correctly.4.Remove and reinsert the needle (fl at side towards the
5.The thread is wound around the spool
holder pin.
6.The needle is damaged.6.Replace the needle.
1.The bobbin case is not inserted correctly.1.Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the
2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case.
3.The lower thread tension is too tight3.Loosen lower thread tension.
1.The needle is not inserted correctly.1.Remove and reinsert needle (fl at side towards the
2.The needle is damaged.2.Insert a new needle.
3.The wrong size needle has been used.3.Choose a needle to suit the thread.
4.The foot is not attached correctly.4.Check and attach correctly.
5.The machine is not threaded correctly.5.Rethread the machine.
6.The presser foot pressure is not correct.6.Increase the presser foot pressure.
1.The needle is damaged.1.Insert a new needle.
2.The needle is not correctly inserted.2.Insert the needle correctly (fl at side towards the back).
3.Wrong needle size for the fabric.3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.
4.The wrong foot is attached.4.Select the correct foot.
5.The needle clamp screw is loose.5.Use the screwdriver to fi rmly tighten the screw.
6.The presser foot that is used is not
appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish
to sew.
7.The upper thread tension is too tight.7.Loosen the upper thread tension.
1.The machine is not correctly threaded.1.Check the threading.
2.The bobbin case is not correctly threaded.2.Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.
3.Needle/fabric/thread combination is wrong.3.The needle size must suit the fabric and thread.
4.Thread tension is wrong.4.Correct the thread tension.
1.The needle is too thick for the fabric.1.Select a fi ner needle.
2.The stitch length is adjusted wrong.2.Shorten the stitch length.
3.The thread tension is too tight.3.Loosen the thread tension.
back).
5.Remove the spool and wind thread onto spool.
thread. The thread should pull easily.
back).
6.Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type
of stitch that you wish to sew.
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ProblemCauseCorrection
Seam puckering1.The needle thread tension is too tight.1.Loosen the thread tension.
2.The needle thread is not threaded
correctly.
3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric
being sewn.
4.The stitch length is too long for the
fabric.
5.The presser foot pressure is not correctly
adjusted.
Patterns are distorted1.The correct presser foot is not used.1.Select the correct foot.
2.The needle thread tension is too tight.2.Loosen the thread tension.
2.Rethread the machine.
3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and
fabric.
4.Shorten stitch length.
5.Adjust the presser foot pressure.
The machine jams1.Thread is caught in the hook.Remove the upper thread and bobbin case,
2.The feed dogs are packed with lint.
The machine is noisy1.Lint or oil have collected on the hook or
Uneven stitches, uneven
feed
The sewing machine does
not operate
needle bar.
2.Poor quality oil has been used.2.Only use good quality sewing machine oil.
3.The needle is damaged.3.Replace the needle.
4.Humming sound coming from internal
motor.
5.Thread is caught in the hook.Remove the upper thread and bobbin case,
6.The feed dogs are packed with lint.
1.Poor quality thread.1.Select a better quality thread.
2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.2.Remove the bobbin case, the thread and
3.Fabric has been pulled.3.Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it
1.The machine is not turned on.1.Turn on the machine.
2.The presser foot lever is raised.2.Lower the presser foot lever.
3.The machine is not plugged in.3.Connect the power line plug to the electric
turn the handwheel backwards and forwards
by hand and remove the thread and lint.
1.Clean the hook and feed dog as described.
4.Normal.
turn the handwheel backwards and forwards
by hand and remove the thread and int.
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.