Toyota SPA26, SPB26, SP20 User Manual
SP20 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
• Using the presser foot pressure adjustment knob
• Using the drop feed lever
• Using the stitch length dial
• How to use quick adviser
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
• Using the needle threader
• 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
• Stretch & Decoration stitching
Maintenance
• Feed dog and hook maintenance
• Changing light bulb
• Troubleshooting
Servicing double-insulated products (230V-240V)
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Before use
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Sewing
preparations
Sewing
Maintenance
Others
Others
• Safety precaution about the battery
• Recycling
• Specifi cations
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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
Before replacing the needle or presser foot or when
threading the upper or lower thread, remove the power
plug from the outlet.
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.
Before leaving the sewing machine after using it, remove
the power plug from the outlet.
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.
Ú Depending on the sewing machine you have, some functions may not be applied.
The model name is indicated on the label, located on the back of the sewing machine
(model SPXXX).
Upper thread tension dial
Thread guide
Presser foot pressure
adjustment knob
Ú Equipped only with
model XXX34
Spool pin
Quick adviser
Stitch length dial
Take-up lever
Light bulb
Face cover
Needle threader
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
switch
Thread winding spindle
Hollow for carrying
Insert your hand in the hollow
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when carrying sewing machine
Presser foot lever
)
Handwheel
Battery
holder
Terminal box
Thread cutter
Drop feed lever
Ú Equipped only with
model XXX34
Buttonhole
adjustment screw
Model label
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
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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)
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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
• To sew in reverse, press down on the
reverse sewing lever.
• To return to sewing in the forward direction,
release the reverse sewing lever.
• 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
• Using the presser foot pressure adjustment knob
Ú Equipped only with model XXX34
By turning the presser foot pressure adjustment
knob at the top of the sewing machine, the
amount of pressure applied by the presser foot
can be adjusted. Turning the presser foot pressure
adjustment 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”.
• Using the drop feed lever
Ú Equipped only with model XXX34
The feed dog can be lowered when feeding
the fabric freely by hand, for example, when
embroidering or quilting.
During normal sewing, move the lever to the
right to raise the feed dog.
When feeding the fabric manually, move the
lever to the left to lower the feed dog.
• Using the stitch length dial
(Used also when sewing stretch stitches. For details on sewing stretch stitches, refer to
page 42.)
• Stitch length dial (0 through 4)
Turn the stitch length dial to adjust the stitch
length amount.
1. For shorter stitch, turn the dial to a lower
number.
2. For longer stitch, turn the dial to a higher
number.
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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.
Countermeasures illustrations
Meaning of the illustrations.
Shows the following 3
procedures.
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 Correctly position the
C
presser foot under the
presser foot holder.
3 Lower the presser foot lever.
Describes how to install battery
for winding lower thread.
1 Insert the battery into the
D
battery holder on the back of
the sewing machine.
2 Push the thread winding
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.
Hold the power plug when removing it from the outlet.
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.
Terminal box
Connector
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
Open the battery holder cover in the
1
direction of the arrow.
Install the battery while confi rming polarity
2
of it.
Attach battery holder cover.
Note: Refer to page 48, 49 when
If the machine will not be
used for an extended period
of time, remove the battery.
Not doing so may result in
damage.
purchasing or changing batteries.
(Use a AA alkaline battery (1.5 V).)
Battery holder
Battery holder cover
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Hold the thread winding switch to the left,
3
and check that the thread winding spindle
rotates.
Note: The thread winding spindle
rotates only while the thread
winding switch is pushed to the
left.
Thread winding switch
Sewing preparations
• Winding the lower thread
The exclusive motor driven by a battery winds the lower thread.
Caution
Attention
Use a TOYOTA-exclusive bobbin.
Pull up the spool pin.
1
Insert the felt, the thread spool and
2
the spool cap on the spool pin.
Before winding the lower thread, remove the power
plug from the outlet.
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
Note: The felt is already inserted
on the spool pin.
Pull the thread from the thread spool.
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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
Spool pin
Thread guide
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From the inside, pass the thread
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end through the hole in the
bobbin, as shown.
Place the bobbin on to the
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thread winding spindle so the
groove will meet the shaft
projection.
Hold the thread end, and push the thread
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winding switch to the left to start winding.
After winding a little, release the thread
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winding switch so that it returns to the right
and stops winding.
Note: The thread is wound only while the
thread winding switch is pushed to
the left.
Cut extra thread above the bobbin hole.
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Thread
Hole
Thread winding
spindle
Bobbin
Groove
Shaft projection
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Push the thread winding switch to the
9
left again.
Wind the thread to the amount you need.
To stop winding the thread, release the
10
thread winding switch.
Attention
Cut the thread.
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Remove the bobbin from the spindle.
Attention
Do not wind excessively,
it causes sewing
malfunction.
If the thread tail remains
from the bobbin hole, please
cut it, otherwise sewing will
not be performed correctly.
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