Singer L-500 User Manual

SINGER Quantum L-500

®™

Instruction Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

3. Always unplug before checking and re-lamping. Contact the authorized retailer or service center for
repair in the event of failure if the machine is with 200mW, 300mW and 200mW LED lamp, which is
not user-replaceable.

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
retailer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked

4. . Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot control 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.

Always use the proper needle plate, as a wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break.

6.

7. Do not use bent needles.

8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as

9.

threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, changing the presser foot or
changing 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).
Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.

17.

18.Never place anything on the foot controller.

19. If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or

its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

20.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.

21.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

-To reduce the risk of electrical shock:

-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

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INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take­up lever, needle or other moving parts.

2. Remember to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the cord when:

Operation is completed.
Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts.
A power failure occurs during use.
Maintaining the machine.
Leaving the machine unattended.

3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4. Plug the machine directly into the wall.

For a longer service life

1. When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or
store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine. Benzene, thinner, and scouring
powder can damage the machine, and should never be used.

3. Do not drop or hit the machine.

4. Always consult this operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser
feet, needle or other parts to assure correct installation.

For repair or adjustment

In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting guide
in the back of this operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem
persists, please consult your local authorized retailer.

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INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................1-2

CONTENTS..........................................................................................................................................3-5

ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................6

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................................7

FOOT CONTROL....................................................................................................................................8

OPERATION BUTTONS....................................................................................................................9-11

START/STOP button.....................................................................................................................9

Thread cutter button ......................................................................................................................9

Reverse button ............................................................................................................................10

Auto-lock button ..........................................................................................................................10

Needle position button ................................................................................................................11

FUNCTION BUTTONS ....................................................................................................................12-15

Stitch width adjustment button ....................................................................................................12

Stitch length adjustment button ...................................................................................................13

Tension adjustment buttons ........................................................................................................13

FUNC selection button ................................................................................................................14

Key lock button............................................................................................................................14

Bobbin winding button .................................................................................................................14

Elongation button ........................................................................................................................15

Mirror image button .....................................................................................................................15

Twin needle button ......................................................................................................................15

SELECTION BUTTONS ..................................................................................................................16-17

Direct pattern selection and number buttons...............................................................................16

Memory button ............................................................................................................................17

Edit button ...................................................................................................................................17

Clear button.................................................................................................................................17

GETTING READY

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE ...............................................................18

Connecting the machine..............................................................................................................18

TURN MACHINE ON / OFF ..................................................................................................................19

UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN .........................................................................................20-21

LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL............................................................................................21

WINDING THE BOBBIN .......................................................................................................................22

Bobbin winding.......................................................................................................................22-24

INSERTING THE BOBBIN ..............................................................................................................25-26

UPPER THREADING.......................................................................................................................27-32

Threading the upper thread....................................................................................................27-29

Using the needle threader ...........................................................................................................30

Using the thread net ....................................................................................................................31

Raising up the lower thread.........................................................................................................32

CUTTING THE THREAD ......................................................................................................................33

REPLACING THE NEEDLE..................................................................................................................33

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ................................................................................................34-36

Attaching the presser foot holder ................................................................................................34

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INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

Attaching the presser foot ...........................................................................................................34

Removing the presser foot ..........................................................................................................34

Type of presser foot chart ...........................................................................................................35

Two-step presser foot lifter..........................................................................................................36

DUAL FEED SYSTEM (DFS) ..........................................................................................................37-38

To engage the DFS .........................................................................................................37

To disengage the DFS ....................................................................................................38

Fabric positioning ........................................................................................................................38

SEWING BASICS

PATTERN CHART...........................................................................................................................39-40

MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD ...........................................................................................41

THREAD TENSION...............................................................................................................................42

LENGTH & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................43

Stitch width adjustment ...............................................................................................................43

Stitch length adjustment ..............................................................................................................43

PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................44

PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................45

USEFUL FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................46-48

Reverse .......................................................................................................................................46

Free arm sewing..........................................................................................................................46

Installing the extension table .......................................................................................................47

To raise or lower the feed dogs...................................................................................................48

Attaching the knee lifter...............................................................................................................48

Knee lifter to raise / lower presser foot........................................................................................48

USEFUL SEWING TIPS........................................................................................................................49

Sewing corners............................................................................................................................49

Sewing on heavy fabric ...............................................................................................................49

system

system

STITCHES

SELECTING STITCHES .......................................................................................................................50

BASIC STITCHING..........................................................................................................................51-52

Straight stitches and needle position...........................................................................................51

Zigzag stitches ...........................................................................................................................51

Stretch stitch................................................................................................................................52

BLIND HEM / LINGERIE STITCHING ..................................................................................................53

OVERCASTING STITCHES .................................................................................................................54

Using the overcasting foot...........................................................................................................54

Using the all-purpose foot ...........................................................................................................54

ZIPPER INSERTION........................................................................................................................55-56

Inserting a centered zipper..........................................................................................................55

Inserting a side zipper .................................................................................................................56

BUTTON SEWING ................................................................................................................................57

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ............................................................................................................58-61

Making a one-step buttonhole................................................................................................58-61

Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics........................................................................................61

BAR TACK STITCH.........................................................................................................................62-63

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INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

EYELET STITCH...................................................................................................................................64

DARNING STITCH...........................................................................................................................65-66

To adjust the evenness of darning stitch.....................................................................................66

NARROW HEMMING ...........................................................................................................................67

QUILTING ........................................................................................................................................68-71

Patchwork sewing .......................................................................................................................68

Hand-look quilting stitch ..............................................................................................................68

Decorative patchwork stitching....................................................................................................69

Free motion darning, embroidery & monogramming..............................................................70-71

ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE ......................................................................................72

DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES

CORDING..............................................................................................................................................73

Single cording..............................................................................................................................73

Triple cording...............................................................................................................................73

FAGOTING............................................................................................................................................74

GATHERING....................................................................................................................................75-76

SATIN STITCH SEWING ......................................................................................................................77

SCALLOP STITCH ...............................................................................................................................78

Scallop hem.................................................................................................................................78

Scallop edging.............................................................................................................................78

SMOCKING...........................................................................................................................................79

TWIN NEEDLE SEWING .................................................................................................................80-81

DECORATIVE PATTERNS

ELONGATION.......................................................................................................................................82

MIRROR IMAGE ...................................................................................................................................83

MEMORY FUNCTION......................................................................................................................84-87

Combining patterns or letters .................................................................................................84-85

Adding patterns or letters ............................................................................................................85

Editing patterns ...........................................................................................................................86

Clearing patterns or letters ..........................................................................................................86

Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern .............................................................................87

APPENDIX

WARNING FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................88-91

Warning animation message display .....................................................................................88-89

Instruction animation message display .......................................................................................90

Warning beeping sound ..............................................................................................................91

Beeping sound ............................................................................................................................91

MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................92-93

Cleaning the LCD screen ............................................................................................................92

Cleaning the sewing machine surface.........................................................................................92

Cleaning the hook ..................................................................................................................92-93

TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................94-95

STITCH REFERENCE CHART......................................................................................................96-107

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INSTRUCTIONS

ACCESSORIES

Standard

1. All-purpose foot (RA)

2. Zipper foot (RB)

3. Button sewing foot (RC)

4. Satin stitch foot (RK)

5. Buttonhole foot (RJ)

6. Open toe foot (RN)

7. Blind hem foot (RM)

8. Cone holder (2X)

9. Net

10. Spool cap  large (2x)

11. Spool cap  small (2x)

12. Bobbin (3X)

13. Pack of needle

Needle, 1 x twin-needle)

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Edge/quilting guide

.

15. Screwdriver (L & S)

16. Brush/seam ripper

17. Knee lifter

18. Soft canvas cover (Black)

(3 x single

006R1A0012

006R1A0004 006R1A0005006R1A0025

006S1A0007

006R1A0038

006R1A0013

006R1A0015

Optional

These items are not included with
machine, but available from
authorized SINGER retailers.

19. Overcasting foot (RI)

20. Gathering foot (RD)

21. Quarter-inch quilting foot (RE)

22. Quilting foot (RF)

23. Hemmer foot (RG)

24. Cording foot (RH)

25. Darning/embroidery foot (RX)

26. Extension table

006S1A0002

006R1A0007 006R1A0008006R1A0006

006R1A0010006R1A0009

006R1A0048

Dimension:

600(L) x 500(W) mm

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INSTRUCTIONS

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE

Bobbin thread guide

Stitch pattern plate

Presser foot pressure dial

Operation buttons

Face plate

Thread cutter

Buttonhole lever

Needle threader

Needle plate

Sewing table and
accessory box

Drop feed lever

Sewing speed controller

Spool pins

Retractable thread guide

Bobbin winder

Bobbin winder switch
and thread cutter

LCD screen

LCD screen
brightness control

Function buttons

Selection buttons

Knee lifter slot

Pattern adjustment dial

Handwheel

Main power switch

Foot control connector

Power supply connector

Handle

Dual feed system(DFS)

Presser foot lever

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INSTRUCTIONS

FOOT CONTROL

With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot
control plug and the power supply cord into their
appointed connectors 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.

By tapping the foot control one time will allow the
needle to go up or down.

Note: The setting of the sewing speed controller will limit the maximum speed of the
machine when using the foot control.

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 control C-9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN., LTD.

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INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION BUTTONS

Needle position button

Auto-lock button

Reverse button

Thread cutter button

START/STOP button

START/STOP button

Thread cutter button

The machine will start running when the
START/STOP button is pressed and will stop
when pressed the second time. The machine will
stitch slowly at the beginning of the sewing.

The sewing speed can be controlled by the
sewing speed controller.

Note: The Reverse button function will work
with the foot controller either connected or
disconnected. The START/STOP button
functions will also work with the foot
controller either connected or disconnected.

Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the
sewing speed.

To increase the speed, slide the lever to the
right; to decrease the sewing speed, slide the
lever to the left.

Press this button after finishing sewing and the
machine will trim the threads.

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INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION BUTTONS

Reverse button

Auto-lock button

The following stitches can be sewn in reverse:
Group 2-B Patterns 00-06, 27-29; Group 3-C
Patterns 00-01, 04. After selecting the stitch, press
the reverse button. An arrow " " will display on the
LCD screen while stitching in reverse. The machine
will sew forward after the button is released.

The reverse button can be used to sew a
reinforcement stitch for the following stitches: Group
2-B Patterns 07-26, 50-92; Group 3-C Patterns 03,
05-24; Group 4-D Patterns 00-78. After selecting the
stitch, press the reverse button. A reinforcement
stitch sews at a low speed and the machine will
automatically stop.

When the Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 45 and
Group 3-C Patterns 01-02, 04, 18 are selected,
the machine will immediately sew 3 locking
stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed,
then will automatically stop.

The LCD screen will display the figure " " until
the locking stitches stop.

To stop machine at the end of the current pattern or
to sew a single pattern (except Group 2-B Patterns
00-05, 27-49 and Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18),
press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew 3
locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and
automatically stop.

The LCD screen will display the Auto-stop figure
" " until the feature is cancelled.

The function will be cancelled if you press the
button once again or select another pattern.

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INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION BUTTONS

Needle position button

Press the needle position button so that the arrow
" " (on the LCD screen) will point upward and
the need will stop in the highest position.

When you press the button so that the arrow
points downward " ", the machine will stop
with the needle in the lowest position.

Pressing the needle position button once will raise
or lower the needle.

Pressing the needle position button twice will sew
one stitch.

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INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Stitch width adjustment buttons

Stitch width
adjustment buttons

Stitch length
adjustment buttons

Tension adjustment
buttons

Twin needle button

Mirror image button

Elongation button
Bobbin winding button
Key lock button

FUNC 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 regulated by pressing the
stitch width adjustment buttons.

Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.

For a narrower stitch, press the left side of the
button "". For a wider stitch, press the right side
of button "+". The stitch width can be adjusted
between "0.0-9.0".

Certain stitches have a limited stitch width. (See
" " on page 96.)Stitch reference chart

When Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 27-29 and
Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18 and Group 4-D
Pattern 50 are selected, the needle position is
regulated 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 "9.0". The pre-set center needle position
will be indicated as "4.5".

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INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Stitch length adjustment button

Tension adjustment buttons

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.

For a shorter stitch, press the left side of the
button . For a longer stitch, press the right
side of button "+". The stitch length can be
adjusted between "0.0-5.0".

""

Certain stitches have a limited stitch

Note:

length range.

Tight

Loose

When you select a stitch the machine will
automatically set the recommended

tension

the LCD screen. The can be
adjusted by pressing the tension adjustment
buttons.

To increase the tension, press the button "+" to
the next number up. To reduce the tension,
press the button "" to the next number down.

which will be indicated by numbers on

thread tension

thread

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INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTION BUTTONS

FUNC selection button

FUNC

The LCD screen will be set at direct mode A when
you turn on the machine. By pressing the " "
button, the LED light will turn on. LCD screen
enters the pattern group screen automatically.
Press the numbered button corresponding to the
group of stitches. For example : Press FUNC, then
2 for group B. Then press the 2 digit pattern
number from group B on the stitch chart.

Direct mode stitch selection (Group 1-A)­Select pattern from the numbered buttons or
" ", and then 1 to reenter direct selection.

Utility and decorative pattern mode (Group
2-B)- Press " ", then 2, and then pattern
number by using the numbered buttons.

Quilt pattern mode (Group 3-C)- Press " ",
then 3, and then pattern number by using
the numbered buttons.

Decorative pattern mode (Group 4-D)- Press
" ", then 4, and then pattern number by
using the numbered buttons.

Key lock button

FUNC

Bobbin winding button

FUNC

Block letter mode - Press " ", then 5, and
then pattern number by using the numbered
buttons.

Script letter mode - Press " ", then 6, and
then pattern number by using the numbered
buttons.

Press the " " button to lock the Function and
Selection buttons. Press the " " button again
to unlock. Lock buttons to prevent stitch settings
from accidentally being changed.

Attention: While the key lock button is locked
the Function and Selection buttons cannot be
operated.

Put the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft.
Push the bobbin winder switch to the left.

Press the " " button to wind the bobbin.

The LED light will be on while the bobbin is
winding.

Bobbin can wind in any operation mode.

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INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Elongation button

FUNC

Mirror image button

FUNC

Group 2-B Patterns 58-75 can be elongated up to
five times its normal length by pressing the " "
button, the LED light will turn on.

Combine different stitches in this group : change
width or length for a greater variety of patterns.

Pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis
by pressing the " " button except for patterns
30-49 from the Group 2-B Patterns.

LED light will turn on. The machine will continue
to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror image
button is pressed again or the pattern is changed.

Mirror imaging the pattern appears on the LCD
screen.

A

Twin needle button

FUNC

A - Normal
B - Mirror imaged

B

Patterns can be sewn in two parallel lines of the
same stitch with the twin needle.

Press the " " buttonthe LED light will turn on
and the machine automatically reduces the width
for twin needle sewing.

When using some straight stitches and the
needle position is set below 2.0, the width will
automatically move to 2.0mm.

Press the button again to return to single needle
sewing.

Note: Group 1-A pattern 0, 8, 9 and
Group 2-B patterns 27-49 cannot be used
with twin needle function.

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INSTRUCTIONS

SELECTION BUTTONS

Direct pattern selection and number buttons

Direct pattern selection

Press the numbered button to the right of the utility
pattern shown when the mode button (FUNC) is
set at the direct mode (1-A).

Direct pattern selection
and number buttons

Memory button

Clear button

Edit button

Number buttons

To select a pattern other than direct mode 1-A :

Press the " " button and enter the number of
pattern group (see page 14). Then press the two
numbers of the desired pattern from the stitch
chart.

For example: For Group 2-B press FUNC then
button 2. Press 92.

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INSTRUCTIONS

SELECTION BUTTONS

Memory button

Edit button

Press the " " button to enter the memory mode.
Select up to 8 memories for storing combinations
of characters and decorative stitches.

Up to 20 patterns can be combined in each memory.
Use the stitch width "+" and button to scroll
through the pattern combination memorized. Press
the " " button again to exit the memory mode.
See page 84 for details.

Note: Direct Patterns, Group 2-B patterns
27-49 and Group 3-C pattern 00 cannot be
memorized.

If you wish to modify the pattern settings in the
memory mode, use the stitch width "+" or
button to select the pattern to be modified. Press
the " " button to enter the editing mode, the
LED light will turn on.

Manual setting function of the stitch width, stitch
length, mirror and Auto-lock for these memorized
patterns can be changed. Press the " " button
again to exit the editing mode. See page 86 for
details.

""

""

Clear button

When combining characters or decorative patterns,
press the " " button to clear or erase one
character or pattern. See page 86 for details.

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INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE

Connecting the machine

Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the
machine is conforming to your electrical power.

Place the machine on a stable table.

1. Connect the power cord to the machine by inserting the plug into the power supply connector.

2. Connect the power cord plug to the electrical outlet.

3. Insert foot control plug into the foot control connector on machine.
* 001.The appliance must be used with foot control C-9

Caution: Never leave machine unattended when plugged in.
Always unplug this machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before
maintenance.

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. (For U.S.A. only)

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GETTING READY

TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF

Turn on the machine

Press the right side of the main power switch on
the right side of the machine, the
ON (" I ").

The lamp comes on when the machine is turn on.

Turn off the machine

When you are finished using the machine, turn it
off. In addition, before transporting the machine to
another location, be sure to turn it off.

1. Make sure the machine is not sewing.

2. Press the left side of the main power switch on
the right of the machine, the power switch is
OFF ("O").
The lamp goes off when the machine is turn off.

3. Unplug the power supply cord from the power
supply jack.

power switch is

Note: If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn off the machine
and unplug the power supply cord.
When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the
machine.

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GETTING READY

UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN

Pattern

Single needle

Mirror

Group mode

Pattern

Tension

Reverse

Twin needle Needle down position

Group mode

Pattern number

Pattern

Auto-lock
Needle up position

Bobbin winding

Suggested presser foot
and identification letter

Sound on/off

Stitch length

Needle position

Auto-stop
Suggested presser foot

and identification letter

Sound on/off

Alphabet

Single needle

Group mode

Pattern number

Tension

Pattern

Tension

Stitch length

Stitch width

Needle up position

Auto-stop

Suggested presser foot
and identification letter

Sound on/off

Stitch width

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GETTING READY

UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN

Elongation

Auto-stop

Mirror

Pattern

Pattern number

Magnification

Tension

Stitch width

Stitch length

Memory

Memory group

Number of current unit

Total number of unit

Stitch width

Stitch length

Bobbin winding

Single needle

Sound on/off

Needle up position

Suggested presser foot
and identification letter

Pattern to edit

Bobbin winding

Tension

Mirror
Sound on/off

Needle up position

LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

The LCD screen brightness control dial is located
at the right of LCD screen. Use this to dial adjust
the sharpness of the LCD .

If no indication is shown on the screen after
switching on the power, adjust the LCD screen
brightness with the dial.

LCD screen brightness : Turn the dial to the
toward the "+"
LCD screen darkness : Turn the dial to the left
toward the " ".

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GETTING READY

.



Auto-stop

screen

right

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Note: Due to the independent bobbin winder motor, you can wind the bobbin during sewing.

Follow the steps for "Winding The Bobbin" except place the thread for the bobbin through
the thread guide opening not in use being careful not to tangle thread.

4

3

2

6

5

1

11

8

7

Bobbin winding

a

b

1

2

9

1. Align the groove (a) in the bobbin with the spring

(b) on the bobbin winder shaft, and then place
the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft.

2. Place the spool of thread and spool cap onto

the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread,
use the small spool cap.
Spool cap should be close in size to the thread
spool, however should not be any smaller. If the
spool cap is smaller than thread spool, thread
may get caught in the slit on end of spool and
cause damage.

Note: If the thread spool does have a slit
on the end, it is recommended to place
this end of the spool toward the bottom,
so it doesn't get caught while sewing or
bobbin winding.

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GETTING READY

WINDING THE BOBBIN

3

4

3. Bring the hinged thread guide up and forward

into the upright position.

4. Place the thread through the thread guide

above the spool of thread from back to front.

5. Place the thread through the appropriate

thread guide opening for the spool pin that is
being used.

5

6. Pass the thread clockwise around the bobbin

winder tension disc, as illustrated. Make sure
the thread is under the disc securely.

6

7. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin

four or five times and then pull the thread to
the right to cut it with the cutter.

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GETTING READY

WINDING THE BOBBIN

8

9

8. Push the bobbin winder switch to the left.

9. Press the bobbin winding button.

10.When the bobbin winder switch is pushed to

the left and bobbin winder button is pressed,
the LCD screen will display the animation of
the bobbin winding.

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Note: When the bobbin winder button is
pushed without pushing the bobbin winder
switch to the left, the following screen is
displayed for a few seconds.

11.The bobbin stops spinning automatically when

it is full, and the bobbin winder switch returns
to the orginal position.
Remove the bobbin then cut the thread on
the thread cutter.

Attention: Since this machine is equipped
with an independent bobbin winder the sewing
speed controller does not effect the winding
speed. Keep fingers clear of the needle area
while winding the bobbin.

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INSERTING THE BOBBIN

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Attention: Turn power switch OFF ("O")
before inserting or removing the bobbin.

Press the needle position button to raise the
needle before inserting or removing the
bobbin.

1. Open the hinged cover.

2. It is important to be sure that the bobbin is

turning in a clockwise direction (arrow).

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3. Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the

bobbin so that the bobbin turns in a clockwise
direction.

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4. Pull the thread through the slot, to the left and

then right until it enters the delivery eyelet
under the tension spring.

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INSERTING THE BOBBIN

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5. Pull the bobbin thread through the metal hook

using a clockwise motion.

6. Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch.

Insert the bobbin case fully into the shuttle
race and release the latch.

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7. Close the hinged cover.

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UPPER THREADING

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Threading the upper thread

Note: It is important to thread the machine correctly. Improper threading could result in
several sewing problems.

Before threading the machine, raise the needle
to its highest point and raise the presser foot
to release the tension discs.

1. Slide the spool of thread onto the spool pin

so the thread unwinds clockwise from the

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thread spool. Then position the spool cap on
the spool pin to secure the spool of thread.

2. Place thread in the thread guide above the

spool of thread.

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3. Place the thread through the appropriate

thread guide opening for the spool pin that is
being used.

4. Guide the thread into the pre-tension thread

guide pulling the thread through the pre­tension spring as illustrated.

5. Pull the thread downward from the thread guide.

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6. Draw the thread down through the right slot,

pulling into the tension discs. Bring it down,
around the U-turn from right to left, then pull
the thread upward.

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7. Bring the thread up through the left slot and

then into the slotted eye of the take-up lever
from right to left. Continue by bringing the
thread back down through the left slot.

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UPPER THREADING

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8. Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal

thread guide and then through the thread
guide above the needle.

9. Insert the end of the thread through the eye of

the needle from front to back or use the needle
threader to thread the needle. (See next page
for needle threader instructions.)

10.Place the thread under the foot and pull out

approximately 15 cm (6 inches) of thread to
the back of the machine.

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