Toyota SP10, SPA15 User Manual

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

• Important safety instructions

• How to change the power plug

• Part names

• How to use handwheel

• How to use presser foot lever

• How to use reverse sewing lever

• How to remove extension table

• How to use quick adviser

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Before use

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Sewing preparations

• Connecting the power

• Installation of battery for winding the lower thread

• Winding the lower thread

• Threading the lower thread

• Threading the upper thread

• Pulling up the lower thread

• Application of each stitch pattern

• Changing the presser foot

• Changing the needle

• Relationship between the needle, thread and
fabric, and adjusting the thread tension

Sewing

• Straight stitching and reverse sewing

• Zigzag sewing

• Adjusting thread tension

• Buttonhole sewing

• Overcasting

• Zipper insertion

• Blind hem stitching

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Sewing

preparations

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Sewing

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Maintenance

• Feed dog and hook maintenance

• Changing light bulb

• Troubleshooting

• Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V)

Others

• Safety precaution about the battery

• Recycling

• Specifi cations

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Maintenance

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Others

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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” and “ Caution”

Be sure to read this section before use

Warning

Caution

Symbol explanation

Do not touch.

Required actions

Warning

An incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury.

An incorrect operation could result in an injury or damage to the
machine.

Prohibited actions

Remove the power plug
from the outlet.

Use an AC 220 to 240 V power source.

Not doing so could cause an electric shock or a fi re.

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 fi re.

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 fi re.

Do not operate where aerosol ( spray ) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.

Doing so could cause a fi re.

Caution

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When the machine is not in use it should be stored safely,
not on the fl oor 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 fi rmly 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 fi re or an injury.

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Before use

UK ONLY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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How to change the power plug

Warning

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.

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 fi re

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 fi re

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Memo

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Before use

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Part names

• External appearance may differ from model to model.

Upper thread tension dial

Thread guide

Take-up lever

Spool pin

Quick adviser

Light bulb

Face cover

Extension table
(Accessory Box)

Presser foot holder

Presser foot holder
clamp screw

Presser foot

Pattern selection dial

Reverse sewing lever

Needle clamp screw

Needle thread guide

Needle plate

Feed dog

Bobbin case cover

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Bobbin case

Thread winding spindle

Thread winding
switch

Handwheel

Terminal box

Battery holder

Hollow for carrying

Insert your hand to the hollow

(

when carrying sewing machine

Presser foot lever

Buttonhole
adjustment screw

)

Thread cutter

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 fi nger 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

troubles

Meaning of the illustrations

• Jammed stitches

• Unbalanced stitches

• The fabric wrinkles/puckers

• Missed stitches
Above troubles happen,
refer to illustration A for
countermeasures.

When needle is broken,
refer to illustration B for
countermeasures.

When you want to know
how to attach presser foot,
refer to illustration C for
countermeasures.

When you want to know
how to wind lower thread,
refer to illustration D for
countermeasures.

Section of countermeasures

Meaning of the illustrations

Describes below 3 operations.

Adjusting thread tension.

1
2 Threading the lower thread

A

correctly.

3 Threading the upper thread

correctly.

Describes how to change
needle correctly.

1 Raise the needle.

B

2 Remove the needle.
3 Attach the new needle.

Describes how to attach
presser foot.

1 Raise the presser foot lever.
2 Set the presser foot under

C

the presser foot holder
correctly.

3 Lower the presser foot lever.

Describes how to install battery
for winding lower thread.

1 Install the battery into

D

battery holder on the back of
sewing machine.

2 Push the switch to the left.

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Sewing preparations

• Connecting the power

Warning

Prepare the foot controller.

1

Insert the power cord connector into

2

the terminal box.

Insert the power plug into the outlet.

3

The power is turned on.

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, fi re or injury.

Power plug

Foot controller

How to operate foot controller

Step on the foot controller to operate the sewing machine.
The more you press the foot controller, the faster the
machine runs.
Release the foot controller to stop the machine.

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Terminal box

Connector

Foot controller

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

Pull the battery holder cover out as the

1

arrow.

Install the battery while confi rming polarity

2

of it.

Attach battery holder cover.

Note: Refer to page 42, 43 when

When the machine is
not used for a extended
period remove the battery.

purchasing or changing batteries.

Battery holder

Battery holder cover

Make sure that the thread winding spindle

3

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

Pull up the spool pin.

1

Position the felt, the thread spool and

2

the spool cap on to the spool pin.

Use a TOYOTA-exclusive bobbin.

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.

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Spool cap

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Note: A felt was originally put on

to the spool pin.

Pull the thread from the thread spool.

3

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.

Felt

Pass the thread end through the

4

hole of the bobbin as shown.

Place the bobbin on to the

5

thread winding spindle so the
groove will meet the shaft
projection.

Hold the thread end and push the thread

6

winding switch to the left and start winding.

After winding a little, release the thread

7

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.

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Thread

Hole

Thread winding
spindle

Groove

Shaft projection

Push the thread winding switch to the

9

left again.

Wind the thread in the amount you need.

To stop winding, release the thread

10

winding switch to the right.

Attention

Remove the bobbin from the spindle. Cut the thread.

11

Do not wind excessively,
it causes sewing
malfunction.

right wrong

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Sewing preparations

• Threading the lower thread

Remove the power plug from the outlet when

Caution

Take off the bobbin case cover by sliding

1

it towards yourself.

Pull bobbin case cover forward and lift to
remove.

Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case,

2

so it rotates counterclockwise.

setting the bobbin.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

Bobbin case cover

Note: Inserting the bobbin in the

wrong direction causes
irregular thread tension.

3

Pull the end of thread through
the cut-out guide a to guide b
of the bobbin case and pull out in
direction of arrow.

4

Pull back end of thread about 15cm.

Put bobbin case cover projections into
the race retainer grooves and push
closed.

Bobbin case

Groove

Projection

a

b

Groove

Projection

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Sewing preparations

• Threading the upper thread

Remove the power plug from the outlet when

Caution

threading the upper thread.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

Turn handwheel towards

1

yourself to raise take-up
lever.

Line on handwheel should
be up position.(12 o’clock)

Raise presser foot lever.

2

Note: If the presser foot lever is not

raised, the thread can not be
threaded correctly.

Pull up the spool pin.

3

Position the felt and the thread spool.

4

Note: A felt was originally put on to

the spool pin.

Take-up lever

Line

Presser foot lever

Felt

5

Pull the thread from 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.

Thread guide

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Pass the thread between the

6

thread guide plate and the
upper thread tension dial.

Upper thread
tension dial

Thread guide plate

Pass the thread along the groove of

7

the thread guide plate, as the arrow
in the diagram.
Pass the thread through the take-up
lever.

Pass the thread through the right side

8

needle guide.
Check that the thread is threaded
correctly.
Raise the presser foot and pull the upper
thread towards yourself. The thread
should pull out smoothly.
Lower the presser foot and pull the
upper thread towards yourself.
It should be resistant and diffi cult to pull.

Take-up-lever

Needle guide

18

Pass the thread through the needle eye

9

from the front.
Pull back about 15 cm.

15cm

Front

Sewing preparations

• Pulling up the lower thread

Hold the end of the thread, turn the

1

handwheel towards yourself for one
full turn, and stop when the needle is
at its highest position.

Handwheel

Note: Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the direction of

the arrow). If you turn it in the wrong direction it could tangle the
thread.

Note: If the thread is tight the lower thread will not come out, so hold the

thread loosely.

2

Pull up the upper thread and the loop of
the lower thread will come out.
Pull out this lower thread.

Align the upper thread and lower thread,

3

and thread through the groove of the
presser foot.
Pull back about 15 cm.

Upper thread

Lower thread

15cm

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Sewing preparations

• Application of each stitch pattern

Caution

Don’t turn the pattern selection dial
while operating the sewing machine.

Doing so could cause an injury.

Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the
needle in the highest position.
Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern.

Pattern selection dial

Buttonhole

Zigzag

Applique

Overcasting

Straight stitch

Sewing-seams

Zipper insertion

Thin fabric straight stitch

Mending stitch

Thin fabric overcasting

Blind hem stitch

Scallop stitch

Castle stitch

Decorative stitch

Fagotting

Decorative stitch

Serpentine

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Sewing preparations

• Changing the presser foot

Remove the power plug from the outlet when

Caution

Removal

changing the presser foot.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

1

Raise the presser foot lever.

Presser foot lever

3

Press the presser foot holder
lever in the direction of the arrow
to release the presser foot.

2

Turn the handwheel towards yourself
to raise the needle.

Note: Never turn in the wrong

direction.

Handwheel

Presser foot
holder lever

Presser foot

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Installation

Position the presser foot pin

1

directly below the groove in the
presser foot holder.

Presser foot
holder

Lower the presser foot lever to

2

secure the presser foot.

Groove

Presser
foot pin

Presser foot lever

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Sewing preparations

• Changing the needle

Remove the power plug from the outlet when changing

Caution

Turn the handwheel towards yourself

1

to raise the end of the needle higher
than the needle plate.

Hold the needle in one hand, loosen

2

the needle clamp screw with the screw
driver for the needle plate, and remove
the needle.

Note: Do not remove the needle

clamp screw. Loosen the
needle clamp screw to
remove the needle.

the needle.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

Broken needles are dangerous. Be sure to dispose of
them in a safe place away from children.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

Screw driver for the needle plate

Needle clamp
screw

3

Face the fl at surface of the needle
to the rear and insert until it makes
contact with the pin.
Firmly tighten the needle clamp
screw with the screw driver for the
needle plate.

Correct needle selection

If a faulty needle is used, not only could it impair the sewing

Good needle

The entire needle is bent

performance, but it could also damage the needle plate or
hook, or break the needle.

Incorrect stitching or thread breaking, try replacing the

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needle.

The point of the needle
is crushed / worn away

Flat surface

Pin

Faulty needle

The point of the needle

is bent

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2

-

1

-

3

+2

+3

+4

+1

+1

+2

-

1

Sewing preparations

•

Relationship between the needle, thread

and fabric, and adjusting the thread tension

The quality of the sewing fi nish will improve if the needle and thread are changed to
match the type of fabric. Follow the directions in the table below.

Sewing thin fabric

No. 75/11

Sewing normal fabric Sewing thick fabric

No. 90/14

No. 100/16

Needle

Polyester No. 90
Cotton No. 80 to No. 120

Thread

Silk No. 80

Normal back cloth

thread and fabric

Quipler
Georgette
Lawn

Relationship between the needle,

Fabric

Lace, etc.

Polyester No. 50 to No. 60
Cotton No. 60 to No. 80
Silk No. 50 to No. 80

Normal front cloth
Broad
Soft denim
Satin
Pile
Gingham, etc.

Polyester No. 30 to No. 50
Cotton No. 40 to No. 50
Silk No. 50

Curtains
Denim
Quilting
Fleece
Tweed
Felt, etc.

Thread
tension

tension

-

1 ~ -3

+1 ~ +3

Adjusting the thread

• Use a ball point needle for the sewing alignment of stretch fabric.

• Please purchase any needles not included as accessories, after checking they are

specifi ed as home-use sewing machine needles.

• Use the same kind of threads for upper/lower thread.

• The bigger the needle number is , the thicker the needle is, the bigger the thread

number is, the thinner the thread is.

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Sewing

• Straight stitching and reverse sewing

Caution

Straight stitch

Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle.

1

Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern.

2

Zigzag sewing

foot

(Originally

attached to the

sewing machine)

Do not pull the fabric excessively while sewing.

Doing so could break the needle and cause an
injury.

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4.0 2.0 2.0 mm

Position the fabric and lower

3

the presser foot lever.

Step on the foot controller to
begin sewing.

End of sewing

After sewing, turn handwheel towards
yourself until the needle is in the highest
position.
Raise the presser foot and pull out the
fabric to the rear.

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Thread cutter on the presser bar

Line up two threads and cut with the
thread cutter on the presser bar.

Thread cutter

Reverse sewing

Reverse sewing is performed at the beginning and the end of sewing to prevent the
thread from unraveling.

Reverse sewing is performed while
pressing down the reverse sewing lever.

• Stitch 1 cm from the edge of the fabric

to prevent unraveling at the start of
sewing.

• Sew 3 to 4 reverse stitches at the end

of sewing.

Note: Remove your fi nger from the

reverse sewing lever to return
to forward direction sewing.

Reverse sewing lever

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Sewing thick fabric

When sewing thick fabric from the edge,
the presser foot may tilt and be unable to
feed through the fabric.

Place fabric or thick paper of the same
thickness as the fabric you wish to sew
under the presser foot. This will enable
smooth sewing.

Sewing thin fabric

When sewing thin fabric, sometimes
fabric puckers or is not fed correctly.
At that time, sewing is easier if tissue
paper is placed under the fabric.
After sewing remove the paper
carefully.

Fabric or
thick paper

Sewing fabric

Tissue paper

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Sewing tube-shaped fabrics

Pull out the extension table

1

(accessory box) in the direction of
the arrow.

Sew tube-shaped fabrics such as

2

trousers or sleeves, by pulling them over
the machine free arm as shown in the
diragram.

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Sewing

• Zigzag sewing

Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the needle.

1

Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the pattern.

2

Zigzag sewing foot

(Originally

attached to the

sewing machine)

Position the fabric and lower the presser

3

foot.

There are various zigzag applications, such as
applique and overcasting.

5 6

2.5 5.0mm

Step on the foot controller to begin
sewing.

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Sewing

• Adjusting thread tension

Straight stitch

Upper thread is tight

Wrong

side

Right

side

Upper thread is loose

Wrong

side

Right

side

Zigzag sewing

Adjustment method

for upper thread tension

Upper thread is tight

z

Upper thread is loose

z

Lower the upper
thread tension.

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Upper thread is tight

Right

side

Wrong

Upper thread is loose

Right

side

Wrong

side

side

Increase the upper
thread tension.

Note: If the tension does not change even when

you adjust the upper thread tension, thread
the upper thread and lower thread again.

Sewing

• Buttonhole sewing

Buttonhole sewing to match the size of the button is possible.
For stretch fabric or thin fabric, it is recommended to use a stabilizer for a better
buttonhole fi nish.

Remove the power plug from the outlet when

Caution

Change to the buttonhole foot.

1

(Refer to “Changing the presser foot”, p19.)

Buttonhole foot

changing the presser foot.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

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Set the buttonhole size and mark

2

lines on the fabric.

3

Align the buttonhole foot division line
closest to you with the guide line, and
lower the presser foot to the start line of
sewing on the fabric.

Center line

3mm

Start line

Buttonhole

size

Button thickness

(Button diameter+button thickness+3mm)

Division line

Guide line

Center line

of sewing

Start line
of sewing

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Raise the needle to the highest position,

4

set the pattern dial to “1”, sew the left
side and stop at the line marked on the
fabric.

Raise the needle to the highest position,

5

set the pattern dial to “2”, and sew 5 to
6 bar-tack stitches. “2” and “4” on the
pattern selection dial use the same dial
position.

Raise the needle to the highest position,

6

set the pattern dial to “3”, sew the right
side and stop at the line marked on the
fabric.

Raise the needle to the highest position,

7

set the pattern dial to “4”, and sew 5 to 6
bar-tack stitches.

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When using the buttonhole cutter to cut the

Caution

Use the buttonhole cutter to cut the center,

8

making sure not to cut the stitches.

Note: If a marking pin is put in the

bar-tack area it helps to prevent
cutting the bar-tack with the
buttonhole cutter.

buttonholes, do not hold the fabric in front of the cutter.

Doing so could cause an injury to your hand.

Adjustment of buttonhole balance

• Use the buttonhole adjustment screw
to adjust the balance between the
stitches (rear side).

• Adjust by turning with the - screw
driver of your own.

• Don’t turn the screw more than 90°.

Note:

The original position of buttonhole
adjustment screw may vary
according to the model of machine.

Buttonhole
adjustment
screw

If the stitches are loose on the right side
of the buttonhole, turn slightly in the “-”
direction.

If the stitches are loose on the left side
of the buttonhole, turn slightly in the “+”
direction.

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Sewing

• Overcasting

Select one pattern from No.5, No.6 and No.10.

1

Note: Select pattern No.10 when sewing thin fabric.

Zigzag sewing

foot

(Originally

attached to the

sewing machine)

Position the fabric so that the

2

right needle entry point at the
edge of the fabric is slightly on
the outside.

This is a sewing method that prevents unraveling at the
edge of the fabric.

Right needle entry point

5 6 10

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78

4.0 2.0mm

Sewing

• Zipper insertion

Caution

First sew the left side of the zipper.

Zipper foot

Remove the power plug from the outlet when
changing the presser foot.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

Sewing the left side of the zipper

Set the right side pin of the zipper

1

foot to the presser foot holder.

Align the zipper and the fabric, and tack.

2

Position the fabric so that the zipper is on the

3

right side of the presser foot.

Left side pin

Ta ck

Right side pin

Zipper

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Sew until just before the presser foot

4

makes contact with the slider, and then
stop the sewing machine.

Turn the handwheel towards yourself to

5

lower the needle into the fabric.

Raise the presser foot.

6

Move the slider to the rear of the presser

7

foot, and fi nish the sewing.

Slider

Slider

Sewing the right side of the zipper

Release the presser foot and set to the
left side pin.
Sew the right side of the zipper using
the same procedures as for the left side.

Note: Sewing in the same direction

as the left side will help prevent
sewing misaligment.

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Sewing

• Blind hem stitching

Zigzag sewing
foot (Originally

attached to

the sewing

machine)

Fold back the cloth so that the folded

1

area protrudes by about 5 to 7 mm.

Iron and tack by hand.

2

In this sewing method the stitch cannot
be seen on the front of the fabric.

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Tacking

Wrong
side

Right
side

Position the cloth so that the left

3

side stitch catches 1 or 2 threads
of the inside fold.

Lower the presser foot and start

4

sewing. Sew evenly so that small
stitches are evenly located on
the right side.

After sewing, pull out the tacking,

5

open out the fabric.

Wrong
side

5 to 7 mm

Inside fold

Wrong
side

Right
side

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Balanced stitches

Needle catches too much

on the fold

Needle does not catch

on the fold

Wrong

side

Small stitches evenly
located on right side.

Right

side

Wrong

side

Large stitches on right
side.

Right

side

Wrong

side

The blind hem stitches do
not come through

Right

side

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Maintenance

• Feed dog and hook maintenance

If the sewing machine makes a loud noise or rotates slowly, or there could be thread
waste or dust in the hook or feed dog. Perform maintenance on the hook and the feed
dog.

Caution

When cleaning the
hook, disconnect
the power plug.

Not doing so could
cause an injury.

Cleaning the feed dog and hook

Remove presser foot and needle.

1

Loosen screws of needle plate with
screw driver for the needle plate and
take off needle plate.

Lift bobbin case in the direction of the

2

arrow and remove it.

Attention

Do not use detergent,
bleach, benzine, or
thinner chemical cloths.

Doing so could cause
discoloration or cracking.

Presser foot

Brush off lint and dust on feed dog and

3

hook, then clean it with a soft cloth.
A vacuum cleaner wand or hose may be
used to remove lint from this area.

Bobbin case

Feed dog

Hook

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Attaching the Bobbin Case

Install the bobbin case from the front.

1

The red mark a on the bobbin case
should be in the position, as shown in the
diagram.

Align the red mark a and b, and attach

2

the needle plate with the projection c
on the bobbin case positioned as shown
in the diagram.

Make sure that bobbin case moves

3

slightly from side to side as indicated
by the arrow.

a

a

b

Needle plate

b

a

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Tighten needle plate clamp screws.

4

Turn the handwheel and see if hook
moves smoothly.
When the bobbin case is attached
incorrectly, the handwheel is heavy and
does not turn smoothly.
At that time remove the needle plate and
the bobbin case, attach them again.
Attach the needle and presser foot.
Make sure that the needle goes into
the hole of needle plate correctly while
turning the handwheel towards yourself.

c

Maintenance

• Changing light bulb

Warning

When changing the light bulb, disconnect the
power plug and wait until the bulb cools.

Not doing so could cause a burn or electric shock.

Loosen the screw with a “+”

1

screw driver of your own,
and take off the face cover
in the direction of the arrow.

Turn the light bulb counterclockwise as

2

the arrow in the diagram and remove.

Screw

Face cover

Turn the new light bulb clockwise to

3

install.

Note: Use a light bulb with a

maximum power of 15 W.

Always reinstall the face cover after

4

replacing the light bulb.

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Maintenance

What is the problem? Check the following

• Troubleshooting

Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page

Does not
rotate
Does not work

Loud noise
Slow rotation

Broken needle

Broken upper
thread

Broken lower
thread

Fabric not fed
through

The power plug is not inserted Connect the power plug correctly

Thread is tangled in the hook,
or there is a broken needle in
the hook

There is thread waste or dust
in the hook or feed dog

The needle is incorrectly
installed

The needle clamp screw is
loose

The needle is too fi ne for the
cloth

The tension of the upper
thread is too tight

The fabric is being pulled too
strongly

The bobbin case is not in the
correct position

The upper and lower thread
are not correctly threaded

The thread is tangled in the
bobbin case or hook

The tension of the upper
thread is too tight

The needle is bent
The point of the needle is
burred

The lower thread is incorrectly
threaded

There is thread waste in the
feed dog

The pattern selection dial is
set to “2” or “4”

possibilities before contacting the service
center for repair.

Clean the hook

Remove thread waste or dust

Install the needle correctly

Firmly tighten the screw

Use a needle appropriate to the
fabric

Adjust the thread tension

Do not pull the fabric strongly

Put the bobbin case in the correct
position

Thread the upper and lower thread

Remove thread waste from the
feed dog and hook

Adjust the thread tension

Use a good needle

Thread the lower thread

Remove thread waste from the
feed dog and hook

Set a correct pattern

10

37

37

21

21

22

28

23

38

14, 15

37

28

21

14

37

18

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SP10 SERIES / SERIE

max 15W

Total 85W

MODEL / MODELE

220-240V

50Hz

Designed and engineered by

AISIN SEIKI JAPAN

Trouble Cause Countermeasure Page

The needle is incorrectly
installed

Install the needle correctly

The needle is bent Use a straight needle

Missed
stitches

The fabric
wrinkles /
puckers

The needle and thread are not
appropriate for the fabric

The upper thread is not
correctly thread

The tension of the upper
thread is too tight

The upper and lower thread
are not correctly thread

The needle is too thick for the
cloth

Sew with a needle and thread
appropriate to the fabric

Thread the upper thread correctly

Adjust the thread tension

Thread the upper and lower thread
again

Use a needle appropriate to the
fabric

The needle is burred Use a good needle

Too much
lower thread
showing on
right side of
the fabric

Too much
upper thread
showing on
wrong side of
the fabric

The lower thread is incorrectly
threaded

The tension of the upper
thread is too tight

The bobbin is not correctly
inserted in the bobbin case

The upper thread is not
correctly threaded

The tension of the upper
thread is too loose

The upper thread is not
correctly threaded (not
threaded through the thread

Thread the lower thread again

Adjust the thread tension

Insert the bobbin in the bobbin
case correctly

Thread the upper thread correctly

Adjust the thread tension

Thread the upper thread correctly

guide)

21

21

22

15

28

14, 15

22

21

14

28

14

15

28

15

If the above treatments do not solve the problem, contact the service center as
described in your warranty.

When calling for service, please note the MODEL and SERIES that are inscribed on the
back of your sewing machine.

SP10 SERIES / SERIE

220-240V

Total 85W

MODEL / MODELE

Manufacturer/ : ZHEJIANG AISIN ELITE
Fabricant MACHINERY & ELECTRIC
CO., LTD.P.R.C.

Importer/ : EUROPE S. A.

50Hz

max 15W

MADE IN P. R. C. / FABRIQUE A P.R.C.

Importateur

Designed and engineered by

AISIN SEIKI JAPAN

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Maintenance / Others

•

Servicing double-insulated products

(230V-240V)

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. No grounding means are provided on a double-insulated product nor should
a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product
requires extreme care and should only be done by qualifi ed service personnel with
knowledge of the system under his or her responsibility. Replacement parts for a double­insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. The symbol is marked
on the double-insulated product.

Others

• Safety precaution about the battery

Warning

If the alkaline solution from the battery should get in the eyes or come
into contact with the skin or clothes, rinse with a large quantity of
clean water and consult a doctor immediately.

Not doing so could cause an injury.

Caution

1. Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat, recharge, deform, dispose of
in fi re.

2. Do not insert batteries in reverse polarity.

3. Do not expose batteries to strong impact by dropping or throwing the
batteries.

Doing so could cause a leakage of alkaline solution.

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Others

• Recycling

DO NOT THROW AWAY!

EU ONLY

We are committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the
environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product design and our
manufacturing methods.

At end of life please dispose of this product in an environmentally responsible way.

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol featured above and on the product’s data-plate
means that this product falls under the scope of the E.U. “Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment” (WEEE) directive and “Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
in Electrical and Electronic Equipment” (ROHS) directive and should not be disposed of
with your household waste. At end of life, you must ensure that this product is disposed of
in accordance with national and local legislation and that it is sorted as Category 2 “Small
Domestic Appliances” WEEE. You may be liable under local and national laws for improper
disposal of this product. Please consult the web, or a competent national or local body,
for the return and collections systems available to you and the locations of your nearest
recycling points. If you purchase a new product direct from us we will take your old product
back, irrespective of the brand, if it is a like for like sale.

As an individual you can make a positive impact on reuse, recycling and other forms of
recovery of WEEE. This will reduce use of landfi ll and minimize the environmental impact of
the products you use.

Hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products can have a harmful impact on
human health and on the environment.

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Others

• Specifi cations

Model

Hook type Horizontal

Needle Home-use sewing machine needle (HA-1)

Bobbin TOYOTA-exclusive plastic bobbin

Maximum stitch length 4 mm

Maximum stitch width 5 mm

Standard needle position Center standard, left standard

Sewing machine weight (main unit) 6.3 kg

Sewing machine size Width: 412 mm

Rated voltage 220 - 240 V

Rated frequency 50 Hz

Rated power consumption 85 W

Light bulb 15 W

Battery Alkaline 1.5 V, Mignon/AA/LR6

If you have any queries about this TOYOTA sewing machine, check the warranty for details.

SP10 series

Depth: 192 mm

Height: 292 mm

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