When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER —To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. A sewing machine should never be left unattended when
plugged in.
2. Always unplug a sewing machine from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.
3. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb
with same type rated 15 watts.
WARNING —To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when this sewing machine is used by or near children.
2. 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.
3. 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 appliance to the
nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings
blocked. 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. The wrong plate can
cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching, it may deflect the
needle causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any
adjustments in the needle area such as threading the needle,
changing the needle, or changing presser foot, and the like.
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 (“0”) position, then
remove plug from outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
□ List of contents
Principal parts of the machine............................................................................................................................................................................................................2/3
Fitting the snap-in sewing table.............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Connecting machine to power source.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Attaching the presser foot holder..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Winding the bobbing.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Inserting the bobbin.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Inserting and changing needles..........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Threading the upper thread.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Raising the bobbin thread................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Reverse sewing/Removing the work/Cutting the thread...................................................................................................................................................................15
Matching needle/fabric/thread
How to choose your stitch pattern.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Function of stitch length dial, Straight/Fine/Triple straight stitch................................................................................................................................................. 18
Zig zag and the function of the stitch length dial...............................................................................................................................................................................19
Blind hem and zig zag blind hem.........................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Shell hem and use of the optional hemmerfoot............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Sewing on buttons.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Zippers and piping................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Sewing with the optional cording foot............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Satin stitch and applique.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
standard accessories
a. All purpose foot
b. Zipper foot
c. Buttonhole foot
d. Button sewing foot
e. L-screwdriver
f. Seam ripper/brush
g. Oil bottle
h. Pack of needles
i. Bobbin (3x)
j. Seam guide
k. Darning plate
l. Spool holder
Optional accessories
(These 6 accessories are not
supplied with this machine; they
are however available as special
accessories from your local
dealer.)
m. Satin stitch foot
n. Overcasting foot
o. Hemmerfoot
p. Blind hem foot
q. Cording foot
r. Darning foot
Standard accessories
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□ Fitting the snap-in sewing table
Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal, and push it in the
direction of the arrow (1).
The inside of the snap-in sewing table can be utilized as an
accessory box.
To open, use the finger-hole notch to gently pull open (2).
□ Connecting machine to power source
Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated (1).
This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug which must
be used with an appropriate polarized outlet (2).
Attention:
Unplug power cord when machine is not in use.
Foot control
The foot control pedal regulates the sewing speed (3).
Use only the Matsushita, Model 4C-316B foot controller
with this sewing machine
Sewing light
Press main switch (4) for power and light on.
□ Two-step presser foot lifter
VVhen sewing several layers of thick fabrics, the presser foot
can be raised to a high rise position for easy positioning of the
fabric (A).
Use caution when sewing several layers. Work slowly.
□ Adjusting presser foot pressure
The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set
and requires no particular readjustment according to the type
of fabric (light or heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn
the pressure adjusting screw with a coin or the L-screwdriver.
For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the
screw counterclockwise, and for heavy fabric, tighten by
turning it clockwise.
□ Attaching the presser foot holder
Raise the presser foot bar with the presser foot lifter (a).
Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated (1).
Attaching the presser foot
Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the notch (c) is directly
above the pin (d).
Raise the lever (e).
Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will
engage automatically (2).
Removing the presser foot
Raise the presser foot.
Raise the lever (e) and the foot disengages (3).
Attaching the seam guide
Attach the seam guide (g) in the slot as illustrated. Adjust
according to need for hems, pleats, etc. (4).
Attention:
Turn power switch to "ofT when carrying out any of the
above operations!
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□ Winding the bobbin
Place thread and spool holder onto spool pin (1). For smaller
spools of thread place spool holder with small side next to
spool (2).
Snap thread into thread guide (3).
Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs
(4).
Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (5).
Push bobbin to right (6).
Hold thread end (7). Step on foot control pedal (8).
Cut thread (9). Press bobbin to left (10) and remove.
Please Note: When the bobbin winder spindle is in "bobbin
winding" position, the machine will not sew and the hand
wheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder
spindle to the left (sewing position).
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□ Inserting the bobbin
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be
fully raised.
Open the hinged cover (1).
Pull the hinged latch to release the bobbin case from the
bobbin shuttle (4).
Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that
the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow) (2).
Pull the thread through the slit and under the finger (3).
Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch (4).
Insert it into the shuttle (5).
Attention:
Turn power switch to “off.
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