Toyota SP200 Series Instructions Manual
SP200 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 (Be sure to read this section before use)
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Important safety instructions
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How to change the power plug
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Part names
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Part names and their functions
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Quick adviser
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How to operate foot controller
Sewing preparations
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Connecting the power
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Winding the lower thread
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Threading the lower thread
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Threading the upper thread
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Using the needle threader
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Pulling up the lower thread
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Application of each stitch pattern
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Changing the presser foot
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Changing the needle
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Relationship between the needle, thread and fabric, and
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Sewing
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Maintenance
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Others
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Straight stitching and reverse sewing
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Zigzag sewing
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Adjusting thread tension
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Buttonhole sewing
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Overcasting
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Zipper insertion
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Blind hem stitching
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Feed dog and hook maintenance
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Changing light bulb
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Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V)
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Notice about the incandescent lamp
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Troubleshooting
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Recycling
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Specications
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Before use
(Be sure to read this section before use)
Important safety instructions
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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”
An incorrect operation could result in death or serious injury.
Warning
Caution
Symbol explanation
Do not touch.
Required actions
Warning
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 re.
Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
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 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 re.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
Doing so could cause a re.
Do not repair, disassemble or modify except what is
mentioned in the instruction manual.
Doing so could cause an electric shock, a re or an injury.
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Caution
Be sure to close the bobbin case cover before operating the
sewing machine.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
When the machine is not in use it should be stored safely, not
on the oor as protruding parts could cause injury if a person
fell on the machine.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Before changing the needle or threading the lower
thread or upper thread, use the main power switch
to turn off the sewing machine.
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.
Do not place your hand or ngers under the
needle.
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.
On Off
When leaving the sewing machine after using it,
use the main power switch to turn off the sewing
machine, and then 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 rmly tightened, and that the presser foot is
properly set in the presser foot holder.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
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Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
Caution
Do not perform the following actions.
Doing so could cause an injury.
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Sewing without lowering the presser foot.
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Sewing while the needle is incorrectly installed.
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Using a bent needle.
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Sewing while jerking the fabric.
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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.
UK ONLY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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 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 re
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Part names
This manual provides descriptions on
operating procedures for two sewing
machine models.
Normally, descriptions will apply to
both models; however, descriptions
that apply to only one of the models
will be indicated with “XXX26C/
XXX34C”or “SuperJ26/34”.
Spool pin
Thread guide
Presser foot pressure
adjustment knob
Equipped only *
with model XXX34C/SuperJ34
Take-up lever
Face cover
Thread cutter
Equipped only *
with model SuperJ26/34
Light bulb
Needle threader
Extension table
(Accessory Box)
Presser foot holder
Upper thread
tension dial
Quick adviser
Stitch length dial
Pattern
selection dial
Reverse
sewing lever
Needle clamp screw
Needle thread
guide
Needle plate
Presser foot holder
clamp screw
Presser foot
Bobbin case
cover
Feed dog
Bobbin case
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Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
Model XXX26C
XXX34C
Model SuperJ26
SuperJ34
Thread winder
guide
Handwheel
Main power
switch
Terminal box
Thread winding
spindle
Hollow for carrying
(Insert your hand into the hollow
when carrying sewing machine)
Presser foot lever
Thread cutter
Drop feed lever
Equipped only *
with model XXX34C/SuperJ34
Buttonhole
adjustment screw
Foot controller
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Part names and their functions
The various parts of the sewing machine have the functions described below.
Presser foot pressure adjustment knob
Equipped only with model XXX34C/SuperJ34 *
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By turning this knob, the amount of pressure applied by the
presser foot can be adjusted.
•
Turning the knob toward “–” reduces the amount of pressure
applied by the presser foot.
•
For best results when sewing stretch or thin fabrics, slightly
reduce the pressure.
•
Normally, sew with the knob set to “3”.
Drop feed lever
Equipped only with model XXX34C/SuperJ34 *
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Lower the feed dog when doing free
motion sewing e.g. free motion
embroidery or quilting.
•
During normal sewing, move the lever to
the right to raise the feed dog.
Extension table
(Accessory Box)
Presser foot lever
•
When doing free motion sewing, move
the drop feed lever to the left to lower the
feed dog.
•
Pull out the extension table
(accessory box) in the
direction of the arrow.
•
When sewing, lower the presser foot lever to lower the
presser foot. (Position 1)
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When inserting fabric, lift up the presser foot lever to raise
the presser foot. (Position 2)
•
The presser foot can be raised even higher by raising the
presser foot lever to position 3. Since the presser foot
lever does not remain in this position, hold it in place when
inserting the fabric. This position is useful when sewing
thick fabric.
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Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
Handwheel
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Use the handwheel to manually raise and lower the needle.
Note:
Always turn the handwheel towards yourself (in the
direction of the arrow).
If the handwheel is turned in the opposite direction,
the thread may become tangled.
Pattern selection dial and
stitch length dial
Stitch length dial
Turn the dial to adjust the stitch length.
If a larger number is aligned with the mark above the
dial, the stitch length becomes longer. If a smaller
number is aligned with the mark above the dial, the
stitch length becomes shorter.
Mark above dial
For operating details,
refer to pages 23 - 25.
Short Long
LongerLonger
ShorterShorter
Model XXX34C/SuperJ34 Model XXX26C/SuperJ26
Pattern selection dial
Turn the dial until the desired pattern is aligned with the mark above the
dial.
To sew patterns A to K, turn the dial until
above the dial.
To sew patterns L to S, turn the dial until
above the dial.
is aligned with the mark
is aligned with the mark
Reverse sewing lever
•
Press down the reverse lever, when sewing in
reverse.
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Remove your nger from the reverse sewing
lever to return to forward direction sewing.
Quick adviser
The quick adviser (under the lid on the sewing machine) provides various descriptions
such as basic machine operations.
Accessing the quick adviser
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For model XXX26C/XXX34C
Flip up the lid to open it.
Quick adviser
(Stored inside)
For model SuperJ26/34
Pull the top of the lid towards yourself to open it.
Quick adviser
(Stored inside)
Note:
Do not pull down the top of the lid with extreme force. The lid may break.•
If the lid has been removed from the •
machine, fit the lid into the corresponding
area of the machine, and then push it
straight in until it snaps into place.
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How to operate foot controller
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2
Caution
Be sure to use the main power switch to turn off the sewing machine
before connecting the foot controller.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Operation
Press the “” side of
the main power switch
to turn off the sewing
machine.
Main power switch
Press the “|” side
of the main power
switch to turn on
the sewing machine.
Main power switch
Insert the power cord connector into
the terminal box on the machine.
Connector
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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Before use (Be sure to read this section before use)
Foot
controller
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2
1
2
Sewing preparations
Connecting the power
Warning
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so could cause an electric shock.
Hold the power plug, to remove or insert into the power outlet.
Not doing so could damage the cord and cause an electric shock, fire or
injury.
Caution
Before plugging in the power cord, use the main power switch to
turn off the sewing machine.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Prepare the foot controller.
Foot controller
Main power switch
Insert the power cord connector
into the terminal box.
Insert the power plug into the outlet.
Power plug
Terminal box
Connector
Press the “|” side (power on) of the
main power switch.
The power is turned on.
ON
OFF
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Memo
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Winding the lower thread
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2
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10
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2
1
Note:
Prepare a
specially
designed bobbin.
Start
Turn off the
sewing machine.
Main power switch
Complete
1
Return the thread
winding spindle by
sliding it in the direction
of the arrow.
Note
If the thread winding
spindle is not returned,
the needle does not
move and sewing is
not possible.
Pull up the spool pin.
Position the spool of thread and the
spool cap on to the spool pin.
Spool cap
Spool of thread
spool pin
Thread guide ( )
Thread
winding
spindle
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2
Remove the bobbin from the thread winding
spindle, and cut the thread.
1
Press on the foot controller with
your foot to continue winding the
bobbin.
2
When the bobbin winding
becomes slow, release the foot
controller to stop winding the
bobbin.
Foot controller
Cut the excess thread
above the bobbin hole.
Cut the thread so that no *
excess extends from the
bobbin hole.
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Caution
While the bobbin is being wound, do not touch the thread winding
spindle or the handwheel.
Doing so could cause an injury.
Pull the thread from the thread
spool, and then hold it with
one hand while passing it
around the thread guide with
the other hand, as shown.
Thread guide
Spool pin (2)
Thread winding spindle
(
Main power switch
(
Hold in place
with your finger.
7 8 10)
6)
Pass the thread end through
the hole in the bobbin as
shown.
Place the bobbin on the
thread winding spindle so the
groove aligns with the shaft
projection.
Hole
Thread
winding
spindle
Slide the
thread winding
spindle in the
direction of
the arrow until
it snaps into
place.
Thread
Groove
Bobbin
Shaft
projection
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Sewing preparations
Turn on the machine.
Main power switch
Foot controller
)
Foot controller
(
1
While holding the thread end,
begin pressing on the foot
controller with your foot.
2
After the thread has been
wound around the bobbin
about 10 times, release
the foot controller to stop
winding.
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2
Threading the lower thread
1
Open the bobbin case cover, and insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.
If the bobbin is incorrectly inserted into the bobbin case, the stitching will not be sewn
correctly.
Turn off the sewing machine.
Pull the bobbin case cover
towards yourself.
Main power switch
Bobbin case
cover
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Insert the bobbin so that it rotates
counterclockwise.
Bobbin
Bobbin case
Thread unwinding direction
Counterclockwise Clockwise
Check the orientation of the bobbin.
Pass the thread through A, then B, and then pull the thread to
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the rear, as shown below.
B
A
Pull out about 15 cm of thread to
the rear.
15 cm
Fit the projections on the bobbin case cover into the race
retainer grooves, and then push the bobbin case cover closed.
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Sewing preparations
Bobbin case
cover
Groove
Bobbin case
cover
Projection
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