When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER
1. An 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
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near
children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the 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 block. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
6. Always use the proper needle plate, a wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect 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, and the light.
10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, 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. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).
17. Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.
18. Never place anything on the foot controller.
19. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
20. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
-To reduce the risk of electric shock:
-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
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Contents
Principal parts of the machine .....................................................................................................................1
Foot control ................................................................................................................................................4
Changing the presser foot .............................................................................................................................5
Type of presser foot chart .............................................................................................................................6
Replacing the needle......................................................................................................................................7
Winding the bobbin....................................................................................................................................8-9
Inserting the bobbin ....................................................................................................................................10
Threading the upper thread ..................................................................................................................11-12
Using the needle threader ...........................................................................................................................13
Raising up the lower thread .......................................................................................................................15
Cutting the thread .......................................................................................................................................15
To raise or drop the feed dogs....................................................................................................................16
Function of machine...............................................................................................................................17-19
Free arm ...................................................................................................................................................21
Installing the extension table ...................................................................................................................22
Sewing on the heavy fabric .....................................................................................................................22
Straight stitches and needle position .........................................................................................................23
Inserting a centered zipper.......................................................................................................................33
Inserting a side zipper..............................................................................................................................34
Single cording ..........................................................................................................................................36
Cleaning the sewing machine surface .....................................................................................................46
Cleaning the hook ....................................................................................................................................46
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.
ON
OFF
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 sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.
To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.
Polarized plug information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to reduce
the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in 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 modify the plug in any way.
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Starting sewing
Start/stop button
The machine will start running when Start/stop
button is pressed and will stop when pressed the
second time.
The machine will rotate slowly at the beginning
of the sewing.
The speed limiting adjustment lever can control
the sewing speed. To increases the speed, slide
the lever to the right , To decrease the sewing
speed, slide the lever to the left.
Foot control
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.
Attention: Consult a qualified 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 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN., LTD.
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d
c
f
b
Changing the presser foot
Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any
of the below operations!
a
b
a
e
e
Attaching the presser foot holder
Raise the presser foot bar (a).
Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
Attaching the presser foot
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above
the pin (d).
Press the black lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will engage
automatically.
Removing the presser foot
Raise the presser foot.
Press the black lever (e) and the foot will disengages.
Attaching theguide
Attach theguide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust
g
according to need for hems, pleats, etc.
edge/quilting
edge/quilting
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Type of presser foot chart
PRESSER FOOT
All purpose foot (T)
Zipper foot (I)
D
Buttonhole foot (D)
Button sewing foot
APPLICATION
General sewing,
Patchwork stitches,
Decorative stitching,
Smocking,
Fagoting, etc.
Inserting zippers
Buttonhole sewing
Button sewing
NEEDLENEEDLE
PRESSER FOOT
APPLICATION
Cording
Cording foot (M)
(Optional)
Narrow hemming
Hemmer foot (K)
(Optional)
Darning
Free embroidery
Monogramming
Darning/
Embroidery foot
(Optional)
Quilting
Quilting foot (P)
(Optional)
Blind hem stitching
Blind hem foot (F)
Gathering foot
(Optional)
Overcasting
Overcasting foot (E)
Satin stitch sewing
Walking foot
(Optional)
Satin stitch foot (A)
Note: The twin needle is optional. It is not include with the accessories.
When sewing with twin needle, the stitch width should be set at less than "5.0".
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Gathering
This foot helps to
prevent uneven
feeding of very
difficult fabrics
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Replacing the needle
B
A
Matching needle/ fabric/ thread
Attention: Turn power switch to off ("O")
when carrying out any of the above
operations!
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 f lat
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:
11-14 (80-90)Me dium we ight fa bric s-co tton , s atin,
sailcloth, double knits, lightweight woollens.
14 (90)
16 (100)
18 (110)
Please Note:
- In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing fine 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.
Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, woolen,
heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, outdoor
tent and quilted fabrics, denims, upholstery
material (light to medium).
Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, upholstery
fabrics, some leathers and vinyls.
FABRICS
THREAD
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.
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Winding the bobbin
1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.
For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the
small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.
2. Snap the thread into the thread guide .
3. Wind the threadclockwise 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. Push the bobbin to right.
contrary
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Winding the bobbin
6. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.
7. Press on the foot control or the Start/Stop button to start
winding the bobbin.
8. After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine and
cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin. Continue filling
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.
9. Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.
Please Note: When the bobbin winder switch is placed on 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".
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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.
Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the
thread running in a counterclockwise direction
(arrow).
Pull the thread through the slit (A).
A
With a finger held gently on top of the bobbin.
the thread at the arrow markings into the
Draw
B
A
B
stitch plate thread guide from (A) to (B)
Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the
stitch plate thread guide from (B) to (C).
To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the
cutting off blade at point (C). Close the bobbin
cover plate.
.
C
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Threading the upper thread
6
5
7
8
Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading
correctly as by not doing so several sewing problems could
result.
Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also raise
the presser foot to release 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. Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread
guide.
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Threading the upper thread
3. Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the thread
through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.
4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread between the
silver discs.
5. Then, down and around the check spring holder.
6. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to the
left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then
downwards again.
7.
Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide.
Guide the thread through the wire loop.
Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front to rear,
and pull out about 10 cm of thread.
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.
Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw
the thread through the thread guide as illustrated
and then to the right.
The needle threader automatically turns to the
threading position and the hook pin passes
through the needle eye.
Take the thread in front of the needle.
Hold the thread loosely and release the lever
slowly. The hook will turn and pass the thread
through the needle eye forming a loop.
Pull the thread through the needle eye.
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Thread tension
- Basic 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.
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch
and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on the
bottom side of your fabric.
Reverse side
Surface
Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
Upper thread
Bobbin thread
Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to higher number.
Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to
lower number.
Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.
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Raising up the lower thread
1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn
the handwheel towards 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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Two-step presser foot lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your
presser foot.
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the
presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy
positioning of the work.
To raise or drop the feed dogs
a
b
a
b
With the sewing table 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 dogif you do not turn the
handwheel, even if the lever is slid to the right.
Make a complete turn to raise the feed dogs.
will not rise up
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Function of machine
Start/stop button (1)
The machine will start running when start/stop button is pressed and
will stop when pressed the second time. The machine will rotate
slowly at the beginning of the sewing.
The sewing speed can be controlled by the speed limiting adjustment
lever.
This way you may operate the machine without foot control.
Reverse button (2)
When the patterns 01-16, 21-40 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.
Auto-lock button (3)
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.
When the patterns 06-16, 21-40 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 function will be cancelled if you press the button once again or
select another pattern.
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Function of machine
Needle up/ down position button (4)
With the Needle up/ down position button, you decide whether the
needle shall stop in the up position or in the material when you stop
sewing.
Please Note: During sewing, press the button will be no function.
Needle up/ down position button setting will only machine stop.
Speed limiting adjustment lever (5)
By adjusting the position of the speed limiting adjustment lever the
top speed during sewing may be limited. The position of the slider
defines the sewing speed at full stroke of the foot controller.
For slower speed: Slide toward left
For higher speed: Slide toward right
When the machine is run with the start/stop button the position of the
speed limiting slider defines the actual sewing speed.
Stitch width adjustment lever (6)
When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the
recommended stitch width. The stitch width can be regulated by
sliding the stitch width adjustment lever.
Auto settings are easily determined by sliding the lever. The LED
indicator next to the lever will blink and beep 1 time to indicate the
setting is at the auto position.
When the setting is at the auto position, you can manually change the
width according to your preference. Starting at the auto position,
slide the lever to the left or right to locate each potential adjustment.
At each manual adjustment point, the LED will blink 3 times and
beep once.
For a narrower stitch, slide the lever to left. For a wider stitch, slide
the lever to right. The stitch width can be adjusted between "0.0-7.0".
Certain stitches have limited stitch widths.
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Function of machine
Stitch length adjustment lever (7)
When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the
recommended stitch length. The stitch length can be regulated by
sliding the stitch length adjustment lever.
Auto settings are easily determined by sliding the lever. The LED
indicator next to the lever will blink and beep 1 time to indicate the
setting is at the auto position.
When the setting is at the auto position, you can manually change the
length according to your preference. Starting at the auto position,
slide the lever to the left or right to locate each potential adjustment.
At each manual adjustment point, the LED will blink 3 times and
beep once.
To shorten the stitch length, slide the lever to left. For a longer stitch
length, slide the lever to right. The stitch length can be adjusted
between "0.0-4.5". Certain stitches have limited lengths.
Pattern selection buttons (8)
Turn on the power switch and the LED indicator above the straight
stitch pattern will be lit.
To select other patterns, press the pattern selection button to the right
of the row that contains your desired pattern. Stop when the LED
indicator above your pattern is lit.
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Pattern chart
Stitch Pattern
Utility stitches
Buttonhole stitches
Darning stitches
Satin stitches
Cross stitches
Decorative stitches
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Width (mm)Length (mm)
3.5
0.0
3.5
3.5
3.5
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
3.5
3.5
3.5
5.0
7.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
4.0
6.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
6.0
7.0
5.0
5.0
Manual
0.0~7.0
0.0~7.0
0.0~7.0
1.0~6.0
0.0~7.0
0.0~7.0
2.0~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~5.5
5.5~7.0
3.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.0~7.0
5.0~7.0
3.0~7.0
3.0~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
3.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
2.5~7.0
Auto
The portion marked in colored on the chartshows the one unit of each pattern.below
Auto
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
1.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.0
1.0
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
2.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
2.5
1.0
1.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.5
1.5
2.5
1.0
3.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
2.0
Manual
0.0~4.5
0.0~4.5
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
0.3~4.5
0.3~4.5
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
0.5~4.5
0.5~4.5
1.5~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
0.3~1.0
0.3~1.0
0.3~1.0
1.0~2.0
0.3~1.0
0.3~1.0
0.3~1.0
0.3~1.0
0.3~1.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~4.5
1.0~3.0
2.0~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.5~3.0
1.0~3.0
1.0~3.0
Presser Foot
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
E
T
F
F
T
T
A
A
D
D
D
D
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
T
T
T
A
T
A
A
A
A
T
T
Functions
Reverse
Auto-lock
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Useful skills
2
2
1
Sewing corners
1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a
corner.
3
4
5
2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually 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
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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Useful skills
Installing the extension table
* Theaccessory is optional. It is
Extension table
not included with this machine.
Pull the sewing table and accessory box off by
sliding it to the left. (1)
2
Follow the arrow, and stretch the foot of the
extension table. (2)
1
Snap (A) of the extension table into (B) of the
machine. (3)
Extension table can help moving during sewing.
B
A
3
Sewing on the heavy fabric
The black button on the left 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.
Cardboard or
thick fabric
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 slide the
lever to the left
you slide the, the needle
position will move to the right.
Changing the stitch length
To shorten the stitch length, slide thelength
lever to the leftstitch
adjustment lever to the right
Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the
longer the stitch should be.
, the needle position will move to the left. When
stitch width adjustment lever to the right
. For a longer stitch length, slide thelength
stitch width adjustment
stitchadjustment
.
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 youfrom
"0.0-7.0".
Adjusting the stitch length
The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch
length approaches "0.3".
Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "1.0-2.5".
Closed up zigzag stitches (close together) are referred to as a
satin stitch.
slide the stitch width adjustment lever
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Stretch stitch
Straight stretch stitch
Straight stitch
It assures you of a stitch that is strong and
flexible and will give with the fabric without
breaking. Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics.
It is good for joining durable fabric such as
denims.
These stitches can also be used as a decorative
top stitch.
Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple
reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing seams.
Triple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for firm
fabrics like denim, poplin, duck, etc.
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Overcasting stitches
Using the overcasting foot
5.0~7.0
2.0~3.0
Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E).
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
and do not set the stitch width narrower
than "5.0". It is possible that needle could
hit the presser foot and break when sewing
other patterns and width.
Using the all purpose foot
T
2.5~4.5
2.0~3.0
Change the presser foot to the all purpose foot (T) .
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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Blind hem/ Lingerie stitch
2.5~4.0
1.0~2.0
Blind hem/lingerie for firm fabrics
11:
Blind hem for stretch fabrics
12:
Reverse
side
5mm5mm
Overcasting
stitches
Reverse
side
b
Please Note: It takes practice to sew blind
hems. Always make a sewing test first.
Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side
uppermost.
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
a
fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust the stitch
width accordingly.
Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a) so
that the guide just rests against the fold.
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along
the edge of the guide.
Turn over the fabric.
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Button sewing
2.5~4.5
Change the presser foot to the button sewing foot.
a
Move the drop feed control to "" to lower
the feed dogs.
b
a
b
2.5~4.5
Position the work under the foot. Place the button
in the desired position, lower the foot.
Select zig zag pattern. Adjust the stitch width to
"2.5-4.5" according to the distance between the
two holes of the button.
Turn the handwheel to check that the needle goes
cleanly into the left and right holes of the button.
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
topofthebuttonandsew.
For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the front
two holes first, push work forward and then sew
through the back two holes.
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Buttonhole stitching
17: For thin or medium fabric
D
2.5~7.0
2.5~5.5
5.5~7.0
Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the same type
of fabric.
0.3~1.0
0.3~1.0
0.3~1.0
18: For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts
made from thin or medium fabric
19: For suits or overcoats
Mark the positions of the buttonhole on the
fabric.
The maximum buttonhole length is 3cm (1 3/16
inch). (Total of diameter + thickness of button.)
Starting
point
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.
Select the buttonhole stitch.
Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the
desired width and density.
Position the fabric under the presser foot with the
front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the
center line on the buttonhole foot.
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Buttonhole stitching
Pull the buttonhole lever all the way down and
position it behind the bracket on the buttonhole
foot.
While lightly holding the end of upper thread and
start sewing.
Please Note: Gently feed the fabric by hand.
Before stopping, the machine will automatically
sew a reinforcement stitch after the buttonhole
is sewn.
* Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown.
17
18
19
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Buttonhole stitching
Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the
presser foot to the back, as shown.
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, raise the
buttonhole lever until it stops.
Cut the center of the buttonhole being careful not
to cut any stitches on either side. Use a pin as a
stopper at the bar tack so you do not cut too
much.
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, hook
heavy thread or cord under the button-hole foot.
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.
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 backside of the fabric.
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Darning stitch
20
D
3.5~7.0
1.0~2.0
Select pattern 20 to get the darning stitch.
Chang the presser foot to the buttonhole foot.
Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric
together. Select the needle position. Lower the
presser foot over the center of the tear.
Pull the button holder to rear.
Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot to
the desired length.
2mm
The size of one darn cycle 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.
Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm
(1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, 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.
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Darning stitch
Pass the upper thread down through the
hole in the presser foot.
Pull down the buttonhole lever. 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.
20
Darning stitches are sewn from the front of the
presser foot to the back, as shown.
If the sewing range is too big to sew, then we
suggest you can sew several times (or cross sew)
to get better sewing result.
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Zipper insertion
5mm
3.5
1.5~3.0
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.
Inserting a centered zipper
- Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
- 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.
- Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of
the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing
the left side of the zipper.
- Attach the left side of the presser foot pin to the
presser foot holder when sewing the right side
of the zipper.
- Stitch left side of the zipper from top to bottom.
- Stitch across the lower end and right side of
zipper. Remove the basting and press.
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Zipper insertion
Inserting a side zipper
5mm
- Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
- Fold back to the left seam allowance.
Turn under the right seam allowance to form
3mm (1/8 inch) fold.
- Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side of
the presser foot pin to the holder when sewing
the left side of the zipper. Attach the left side
of the presser foot pin to the presser foot
holder when sewing the right side of the
zipper.
- Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to
top.
- Turn the fabric right side out, stitch across the
lower end and right side of zipper.
- Stop about 5cm (2 inches) from the top of
zipper. Remove the basting and open the
zipper. Stitch the remainder of the seam.
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Narrow hemming
* The Hemmer foot accessory is optional. It is
not included with this machine.
3.5
1.5~3.0
Fold edge of fabric over about 3mm (1/8 inch),
then fold it over again 3mm (1/8 inch) for about
5cm (2 inches) along the edge of the fabric.
Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the
handwheel toward you, and lower the presser
foot. Sew several stitches and raise the presser
foot.
Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening of
hemmer foot. Move fabric back and forth until
the fold forms a scroll shape.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing slowly
guiding the raw edge of the fabric in front of the
hemmer foot evenly into the scroll of the foot.
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Cording
Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over three
strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread, fine wool or
lily yarn can be used for cording.
* Thefoot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine.Cording
Single cording
Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord in
the center groove of the cording foot from the
right side opening. Pull the cord about 5cm (2
inches) behind the foot.
The grooves under the foot will hold the length
of the cord in place while the stitches are being
form over the cord.
Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so
that the stitches are just covering the cord. Lower
the foot and sew slowly, guiding the cord over
the design.
Triple cording
Push the sewing thread to the left and insert three
cords into the grooves of the foot and pull about
5cm (2 inches) of the cords behind the foot.
Select the desired pattern and adjust the stitch
width so that the stitches are just covering the
cords. Lower the foot and sew slowly guiding the
cords.
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Satin stitch sewing
3.5~7.0
0.5~1.0
Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and
sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a full
indentation on the underside to allowed easy
sewing over the thickness of the stitches form by
closely spaced zigzag stitches, and even feeding
of the fabric.
To tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern,
you may adjust the length and width of the
pattern by pressing the stitch length and width
adjustment buttons. Experiment with fabric
scraps until you get the desired length and width.
Please Note: When sewing very thin fabrics,
it is suggested that you use interfacing on
the backside of the fabric.
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Quilting
3.5
* The Quilting foot accessory is optional. It is
Insert the ein the presser foot
holder as illustrated and set the space as you
desire.
Sew the first row and move over the fabric to
sew successive rows with the guide riding along
the previous row of stitching.
1.0~3.0
not included with this machine.
dge/quilting guide
Scallop stitch
T
A
- Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure
not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric.
For better results, apply spray starch onto the
fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn.
- Trim along the stitches.
* Be careful not to cut the stitches.
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Gathering
3.5
4.5
* The Gathering foot accessory is optional. It is
not included with this machine.
Gathered fabric
Remove the presser foot holder and attach the
gathering foot, lowering the tension setting to
below 2.
Place fabric to be gathered under presser foot to
the right of the presser foot.
Sew a row of stitching, keeping the raw edge of
fabric aligned with the right edge of foot.
The stitches automatically cause the fabric to
gather.
fabrics.
To gather and attach gathered fabric in one step
Look closely at the gathering foot to see a slot on
the bottom.
When using the slot, you can gather the bottom
layer of the fabric while attaching it to a flat top
layer, such as the waistband on a dress bodice.
- Remove the presser foot holder and attach
- Place the fabric to be gathered with right side
- Place top layer of the fabric right side down in
- Guide the two layers as illustrated.
Suitable for light to medium weight
gathering foot.
up under the foot.
the slot.
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Note:
When testing machine for adjustments
to achieve desired fullness, work with 10"
increments of the fabric, trims or elastic. This
makes it easier to determine the adjustments
and how much change is needed for your
project. Always test on your project fabric
and on the same grainline as will be used in
your finished project.
Sew slow to medium speed for better
Note:
fabric control.
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Smocking
A
Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines 1cm
(3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge.
Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the gathers
evenly. Secure the threads at the other end.
Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew
decorative pattern stitches between the straight
seams.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
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Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming
* The Darning/ Embroidery foot accessory is
optional. It is not included with this machine.
3.5~5.0
Move the drop feed control to "" to lower the
a
b
a
b
feed dogs.
a
b
Remove the presser foot holder, and attach the
darning foot to the presser foot holder bar.
The lever (a) should be behind the needle clamp
screw (b). Press the darning foot on firmly from
behind with your index finger and tighten the
screw (c).
c
Darning
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 first
stitching moving the work slower over the hole
to separate the threads and not form big gaps
between the threads.
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.
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Free motion darning, embroidery and monogramming
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
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 finished. Secure with a
reinforcement stitches at the end by press Autolock button.
* Embroider hoop is not included with the
machine.
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Fagoting
- Separate the folded edges of the fabric pieces
with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and baste them
onto a piece of thin paper or water-soluble
stabilizer sheet.
Thin paper
Basting
- Align the center of the presser foot with the
center of the two pieces of fabric and begin
sewing.
- After sewing, remove the paper.
Patchwork stitching
- Place the two pieces of fabric with the right
side together and sew with the straight stitch.
- Open the seam allowances and presses it flat.
- Place the center of the presser foot on the seam
line of the joined pieces of fabric and sew over
the seam.
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Twin needle
* The twin needle is optional. It is not i n c l ud e
with the accessories.
2.0~5.0
Insert the twin needle.
Attention: When using twin needles, use
the all purpose foot regardless of what kind
of sewing foot will be carried out.
Use only twin needle assemblies with max.
2mm needle distance.
Follow the instructions for single-needle threading
using the horizontal spool pin. Thread through the
left needle.
Set the second spool pin (included with the
accessories) into the hole on the top of the
machine. Thread through remaining points,
making certain to omit the thread guide above the
needle and pass thread through the right needle.
Thread each needle separately.
Please Note: Make sure that the two threads
used to thread the twin needle are of the same
weight. You can use one or two colors
Before sewing adjust the stitch width, Turn the
handwheel to check the needle clearance, so that
needle does not hit the needle plate.
When sewing with twin needle, always proceed
slowly, and make sure to maintain a low speed to
insure quality stitching.
Select a stitch pattern and start to sewing.
Utility and decorative patterns 01-16, 21-40 can
be used.
Sewing result will be a pattern with two parallel
stitch lines.
Please Note: When sewing with twin needle,
always proceed slowly, and make sure to
maintain a low speed to insure quality stitching.
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Walking foot
* The walking foot accessory is optional. It is not included with
this machine.
Always try to sew first without the walking foot accessory which should be used only when necessary.
It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the seam when using the standard, regular foot
on your machine.
Your sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on a wide range of fabrics from delicate chiffons to
multiple layers of denim.
The Walking Foot accessory equalizes the feeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric and improves the
matching of plaids, stripes and patterns. It also helps to prevent uneven feeding of very difficult fabrics.
The Walking Foot accessory equalizes the feeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric and improves the
matching of plaids, stripes and patterns. It also helps to prevent uneven feeding of very difficult fabrics.
Lift the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot bar.
Remove the presser foot holder by unscrewing (counterclockwise)
the presser bar attaching screw.
a
b
c
Attach the Walking Foot to the machine as follows:
- The arm (a) should fit into above the needle screw and clamp (b).
- Slide the plastic attaching head (c) from your left to right so
that it is fitted into the presser foot bar.
- Lower the presser foot bar.
- Replace and tighten (clockwise) the presser bar attaching screw.
- Make sure both the needle screw and the presser bar attaching
screw are tightly secured.
Draw the bobbin thread up and place both the bobbin thread and
the needle thread behind the walking foot attachment.
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Warning functions
Warning beeping sound
- When operating correctly: 1 beep
- When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps
- When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 3-short beeps
It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move. Please look t hrough
the "Trouble shooting guide" on page 48/49 to find the solution. After the problem has been solved, the
machine will continue to sew.
Return bobbin winder spindle to left
If you press any button on the machine when the
bobbin is full or the bobbin winder spindle is in
the right position, then the machine will beep 3
times as a warning.
Return the bobbin winder spindle to the left
position.
Please Note: If the problem is still not solved, please contact your local dealer.
Attention: During the sewing, if the thread get jammed 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, you will have to turn the on/off switch to the OFF position and then ON
again.
Maintenance
Cleaning the sewing machine surface
If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out firmly
and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a dry cloth.
Attention: This machine is equipped with a 100mW LED lamp. If lamp replacement is needed, please
contact nearest authorized retailer.
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.
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Maintenance
Remove the needle plate cover and bobbin.
Clean the bobbin holder with a brush.
Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot holder.
Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin.
Remove the screw holding the needle plate and remove the
needle plate.
Lift up the bobbin case and remove it.
Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush. Also
clean them, using a soft, dry cloth.
Replace the bobbin case into the hook race so that the tip (a) fits to
the stopper (b) as shown.
b
a
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Trouble shooting guide
Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of
purchase or your nearest authorized dealer.
Problem
Upper thread
breaks
Lower thread
breaks
Skipped
stitches
Needle
breaks
Loose
stitches
Cause
1. The machine is not threaded correctly.
2. The thread tension is too tight.
3. The thread is too thick for the needle.
4. The needle is not inserted correctly.
5. The thread is wound around the spool holder
pin.
6. The needle is damaged.
1. The bobbin case is not inserted correctly.
2. The bobbin case is threaded wrong.
3. The lower thread tension is too tight
1. The needle is not inserted correctly.
2. The needle is damaged.
3. The wrong size needle has been used.
4. The foot is not attached correctly.
5. The machine is not threaded correctly.
1. The needle is damaged.
2. The needle is not correctly inserted.
3. Wrong needle size for the fabric.
4. The wrong foot is attached.
5. The needle clamp screw is loose.
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.
1. The machine is not correctly threaded.
2. The bobbin case is not correctly threaded.
3. Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is
wrong.
4. Thread tension is wrong.
Correction
1. Rethread the machine.
2. Reduce the thread tension (lower number).
3. Select a larger needle.
4. Remove and reinsert the needle (flat side
towards the back).
5. Remove the reel and wind thread onto reel.
6. Replace the needle.
1. Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and
pull on the thread. The thread should pull
easily.
2. Check both bobbin and bobbin case.
3. Loosen lower thread tension as described.
1. Remove and reinsert needle(flat side
towards the back).
2. Insert a new needle.
3. Choose a needle to suit the thread.
4. Check and attach correctly.
5. Rethread the machine.
1. Insert a new needle.
2. Insert the needle correctly (flat side towards
the back).
3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and
fabric.
4. Select the correct foot.
5. Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten the
screw.
6. Attach the presser foot that is appro-priate
for the type of stitch that you wish to sew.
7. Loosen the upper thread tension.
1. Check the threading.
2. Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.
3. The needle size must suit the fabric and
thread.
4. Correct the thread tension.
Reference
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Seam
gather or
pucker
1. The needle is too thick for the fabric.
2. The stitch length is adjusted wrong.
3. The thread tension is too tight.
1. Select a finer needle.
2. Readjust the stitch length.
3. Loosen the thread tension.
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Trouble shooting guide
Problem
Seam
puckering
Patterns are
distorted
The machine
jams
The
machine is
noisy
Uneven
stitches,
uneven feed
The sewing
machine
doesn't operate
Cause
1. The needle thread tension is too tight.
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.
1. The correct presser foot is not used.
2. The needle thread tension is too tight.
1. Thread is caught in the hook.
2. The feed dogs are packed with lint.
1. Fluff or oil have collected on the hook or
needle bar.
3. The needle is damaged.
4. Slight humming sound coming from
internal motor.
5. Thread is caught in the hook.
6. The feed dogs are packed with lint.
1. Poor quality thread.
2. The bobbin case is threaded wrong.
3. Fabric has been pulled.
1. The machine is not turned on.
2. The presser foot lever is raised.
3. The machine is not plugged in.
Correction
1. Lossen the thread tension.
2. Rethread the machine.
3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.
4. Make stitch dense.
1. Select the correct foot.
2. Loosen the thread tension .
Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn
the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand
and remove the thread remands.
1. Clean the hook and feed dog as described.
3. Replace the needle.
4. Normal.
Remove the upper thread and bobbin case, turn
the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand
and remove the thread remands.
1. Select a better quality thread.
2. Remove the bobbin case, the thread and
reinsert correctly.
3. Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let it
be taken up by the machine.
1. Turn on the machine.
2. Lower the presser foot lever.
3. Connect the power line plug to the electric
outlet.
Reference
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Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the
groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
When replacing old appliances with new once, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance
for disposal at least for free of charge.
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