SP10 Series
HOME-USE SEWING MACHINE
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
•Read this manual carefully before use and always follow the instructions.
•Keep the manual in a convenient place for easy reference.
•If you give the sewing machine to someone else, also give them this instruction manual.
Contents
Before use
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Important safety instructions............................................. 4 |
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How to change the power plug ......................................... 6 |
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Part names ....................................................................... 8 |
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How to use handwheel ................................................... |
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How to use presser foot lever ......................................... |
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How to use reverse sewing lever .................................... |
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How to remove extension table....................................... |
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How to use quick adviser ................................................ |
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Sewing preparations
• Connecting the power..................................................... 12 |
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• Installation of battery for winding the lower thread .......... 13 |
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• Winding the lower thread ................................................ 14 |
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• Threading the lower thread............................................. 16 |
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• Threading the upper thread ............................................ 17 |
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• Pulling up the lower thread ............................................. 19 |
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• Application of each stitch pattern.................................... |
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• Changing the presser foot............................................... |
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• Changing the needle....................................................... 23 |
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• Relationship between the needle, thread and |
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fabric, and adjusting the thread tension.......................... 24 |
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Sewing
• Straight stitching and reverse sewing ............................. 25 |
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Zigzag sewing................................................................. 28 |
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Adjusting thread tension ................................................. |
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Buttonhole sewing .......................................................... |
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Overcasting..................................................................... 34 |
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Zipper insertion............................................................... 35 |
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• Blind hem stitching.......................................................... 37 |
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Maintenance
• Feed dog and hook maintenance ................................... |
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Changing light bulb ......................................................... |
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Troubleshooting |
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• Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V).......... |
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Others
• Safety precaution about the battery................................ 44
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Recycling ....................................................................... 45 |
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Specifications.................................................................. 46 |
Before use
Sewing preparations
Sewing
Maintenance
Others
Before use |
Be sure to read this section before use |
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• Important safety instructions
These safety instructions are designed to prevent danger or damage arising from the incorrect operation of the machine. Read carefully and always follow the instructions.
Explanation of “
Warning
Caution
Warning” and “
Caution”
An incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury.
An incorrect operation could result in an injury or damage to the machine.
Symbol explanation
Do not touch. |
Prohibited actions |
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Required actions |
Remove the power plug |
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from the outlet. |
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Warning
Use an AC 220 to 240 V power source.
Not doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire.
Do not damage the power cord, modify it, bend it excessively, jerk it or twist it.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
Do not use outdoors.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire.
Do not operate where aerosol ( spray ) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
Doing so could cause a fire.
Caution
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When the machine is not in use it should be stored safely, not on the floor as protruding parts could cause injury if a person fell on the machine.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Caution
Remove the power plug from the outlet when replacing the needle, presser foot, setting the upper or lower thread.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Do not look away from the needle while operating the sewing machine.
If the needle breaks it could cause an injury.
Do not touch moving parts such as the needle, take-up lever or handwheel.
Doing so could cause an injury.
Children should only use the machine under 
the supervision of a parent or guardian. 
Otherwise they could injure themselves.
Do not use when young children are near the machine.
They could touch the needle and be injured.
When leaving the sewing machine after use, remove the power plug from the outlet.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Before using the sewing machine make sure that the presser foot holder clamp screw, needle clamp screw and needle plate screw are firmly tightened, and that the presser foot is properly set in the presser foot holder.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Do not perform the following actions.
Doing so could cause an injury.
•Sewing without lowering the presser foot.
•Sewing while the needle is incorrectly installed.
•Using a bent needle.
•Sewing while jerking the fabric.
•Moving the pattern selection dial while sewing.
Do not operate on an unstable surface such as a sofa or a bed.
If the sewing machine falls down, it could cause an injury or damages to the machine.
Do not drop or insert any foreign objects into any openings such as opening space when you remove the face cover and / or the outer casing space of bobbin case.
Doing so could cause an injury or damages to the machine.
Do not repair, disassemble or modify except what is mentioned in the instruction manual.
Doing so could cause an electric shock, a fire or an injury.
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Before use
UK ONLY IMPORTANT |
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY |
• How to change the power plug
Warning
When you change the power plug or cord, do not repair, disassemble or modify except at the authorised dealer or service centre.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire
If for any reason the power plug for this product is removed it should be immediately disposed of safety and not stored anywhere where it could be inadvertently used again.
Doing so could cause an electric shock or a fire
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE-NEUTRAL BROWN-LIVE ( OR ACTIVE )
As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug - PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
The earth plug pin is unnecessary. As the machine is designed under double insulation structure, the earth wire is removed from the machine. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or A or coloured RED. The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK. Neither core is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
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• Memo
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Before use
•Part names
•External appearance may differ from model to model.
Thread guide
Take-up lever
Light bulb
Face cover
Extension table (Accessory Box)
Presser foot holder
Presser foot holder clamp screw
Upper thread tension dial
Spool pin
Quick adviser
Pattern selection dial
Reverse sewing lever
Needle clamp screw
Needle thread guide
Needle plate
Feed dog
Presser foot
Bobbin case
Bobbin case cover
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Thread winding switch
Handwheel
Terminal box
Battery holder
Thread winding spindle
Hollow for carrying
( Insert your hand to the hollow ) when carrying sewing machine
Presser foot lever
Thread cutter
Buttonhole adjustment screw
Foot controller
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Before use
• How to use handwheel
Handwheel
Always turn the handwheel towards yourself. (in the direction of the arrow, forwards)
Note: If you turn it in the reverse direction it could tangle the thread.
• How to use presser foot lever
• When sewing, lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot. (Position 1)
• When inserting fabric, lift up the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. (Position 2)
• When inserting very thick fabric under the presser foot, the lift height can be increased by holding the presser foot lever at this position. (Position 3)
• How to use reverse sewing lever
• While lowering the reverse sewing lever, reverse sewing is performed.
• Remove your finger from the reverse sewing lever to return to forward direction sewing.
• How to remove extension table
Pull out the extension table (accessory box) in the direction of the arrow.
Extension table
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Before use
• How to use quick adviser
This quick adviser describes basic countermeasures about the main troubles.
Meaning of the illustrations
Illustrations of the |
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Section of countermeasures |
Meaning of the illustrations |
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Meaning of the illustrations |
troubles |
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• Jammed stitches |
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Describes below 3 operations. |
• Unbalanced stitches |
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1Adjusting thread tension. |
• The fabric wrinkles/puckers |
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2Threading the lower thread |
• Missed stitches |
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correctly. |
Above troubles happen, |
3Threading the upper thread |
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refer to illustration A for |
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correctly. |
countermeasures. |
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When needle is broken, |
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Describes how to change |
refer to illustration B for |
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needle correctly. |
countermeasures. |
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1Raise the needle. |
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2Remove the needle. |
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3Attach the new needle. |
When you want to know |
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Describes how to attach |
how to attach presser foot, |
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presser foot. |
refer to illustration C for |
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1Raise the presser foot lever. |
countermeasures. |
2Set the presser foot under |
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the presser foot holder |
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correctly. |
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3Lower the presser foot lever. |
When you want to know |
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Describes how to install battery |
how to wind lower thread, |
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for winding lower thread. |
refer to illustration D for |
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1Install the battery into |
countermeasures. |
battery holder on the back of |
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sewing machine. |
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2Push the switch to the left. |
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Sewing preparations
• Connecting the power
Warning
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so could cause an electric shock.
Pull the part of plug when removing the power plug.
Not doing so could damage the cord and cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
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Prepare the foot controller. |
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Insert the power cord connector into |
the terminal box. |
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Insert the power plug into the outlet. |
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The power is turned on. |
Power plug
Foot controller |
Terminal box |
Connector
How to operate foot controller
Step on the foot controller to operate the sewing machine. |
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The more you press the foot controller, the faster the |
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machine runs. |
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Release the foot controller to stop the machine. |
Foot controller |
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Sewing preparations
• Installation of battery for winding the lower thread
A battery is supplied as one of the accessories.
Before winding the lower thread, install it in the battery holder on back of sewing machine.
Attention |
When the machine is |
Battery holder |
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period remove the battery. |
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1 Pull the battery holder cover out as the arrow.
Battery holder cover
2 Install the battery while confirming polarity of it.
Attach battery holder cover.
Note: Refer to page 42, 43 when purchasing or changing batteries.
3 Make sure that the thread winding spindle rotates by turning the thread winding switch on by pushing in the direction of arrow.
Note: Thread winding spindle rotates while pushing the switch to the left.
Thread winding switch
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Sewing preparations
• Winding the lower thread
The exclusive motor driven by a battery winds the lower thread.
Caution
Attention
Be careful not press foot controller when winding the lower thread.
Doing so could cause an injury.
Do not touch the lower thread winding spindle when winding the lower thread.
Doing so could cause an injury.
Use a TOYOTA-exclusive bobbin.
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Pull up the spool pin. |
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Position the felt, the thread spool and |
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the spool cap on to the spool pin. |
Note: A felt was originally put on to the spool pin.
3 Pull the thread from the thread spool. Support the thread on the sewing machine with one hand, using the other hand pass the thread around the thread guide as shown in the diagram.
Spool cap
Felt
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Pass the thread end through the hole of the bobbin as shown.
Place the bobbin on to the thread winding spindle so the groove will meet the shaft projection.
Thread
Hole 
Groove
Thread winding |
Shaft projection |
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spindle |
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Hold the thread end and push the thread winding switch to the left and start winding.
After winding a little, release the thread winding switch to the right and stop winding.
Note: While pushing the winding switch to the left, thread winding spindle rotates.
Cut extra thread above the bobbin hole.
9 Push the thread winding switch to the left again.
Wind the thread in the amount you need.
10 To stop winding, release the thread winding switch to the right.
Attention |
Do not wind excessively, |
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it causes sewing |
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malfunction. |
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11 Remove the bobbin from the spindle. Cut the thread.
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