Instruction book

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing
machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15
Watts.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is
used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.
Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s
manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot,
and the like.
15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,
lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. NAMES OF PARTS SECTION 4. DECORATIVE STITCHES
Names of Parts ........................................... 2 Shell Tuck .................................................. 25
Extension Table ........................................... 3 Smocking .................................................. 26
Standard Accessories ................................. 3 Applique .................................................... 27
Carrying Handle .......................................... 3 Box Stitch (3 dial model only) .................... 27
Decorative Stitch Patterns ......................... 28
SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW Stretch Stitch Patterns .............................. 28
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ........ 4
Before Using Your Sewing Machine ............ 4 SECTION 5. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
For Your Safety ............................................ 4 Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Shuttle
Controlling Sewing Speed ........................... 4 Race ........................................................ 29
Setting Spool Pins ....................................... 5 Cleaning the Feed Dog ............................. 29
Presser Foot Lifter ....................................... 5 Sewing Light .............................................. 30
Changing Presser Foot ............................... 5 Troubleshooting ......................................... 31
Changing Needles ....................................... 6
To Check the Needle ................................... 6
Thread and Needle Chart ........................... 6
Bobbin Winding ....................................... 7-8
Threading the Machine ......................... 9-10
Balancing Needle Thread Tension ............. 11
Stitch Pattern Selector .............................. 12
Stitch Chart Panel ..................................... 12
Stitch Length Dial ...................................... 12
Adjusting Stretch Stitch ............................. 13
Stitch Width Dial (3 dial model only)
Reverse Stitch Button ................................ 13
Darning Plate ............................................ 13

SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch ............................................ 14
To Change Sewing Direction ..................... 14
Variable Needle Position (3 dial model
only) ......................................................... 15
Seam Guide Lines ..................................... 15
Turning a Square Corner ........................... 15
Basic Zigzag .............................................. 16
Tricot Stitch ................................................ 16
Straight Stretch Stitch ............................... 17
Zigzag Stretch Stitch ................................. 17
Knit Stitch .................................................. 18
Button Sewing ........................................... 18
Buttonhole ................................................. 19
Corded Buttonhole .................................... 20
Zipper Application ..................................... 21
Pin Tucking ................................................ 22
Free Hand Mending and Embroidery ........ 23
Blind Hem Stitch ........................................ 24

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SECTION 1. NAMES OF PARTS
i
o t Names of Parts
!0
!1 q Stitch pattern selector dial
!2 e w Stitch length dial
e Stitch width dial (3 dial model only)
r Reverse stitch control
!3 t Bobbin winder stopper
r y Bobbin winder spindle
u Spool pins
!4
w i Stitch chart panel
q
o Bobbin winding tension disc
!5 !0 Thread guide
!6
!1 Thread take-up lever
!2 Thread tension dial
!7 !3 Face cover
!4 Needle plate
!5 Extension table (Accessory box)
@1
!8 !6 Carrying handle
!7 Handwheel
!8 Power switch

@00 !9 Machine socket

@0 Free-arm
!9
@1 Presser foot lifter
@3
@2 Needle
@4
@3 Needle clamp screw
@2 @4 Presser foot holder
@5
@5 Setscrew
@6 Presser foot

@6 @7 Foot control

@7

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 Extension Table
• Detaching the table
Pull the table away from the machine, as
illustrated, for “free-arm” sewing of cuffs
and sleeves. The extension table can be
used as accessory box.
• Attaching the table
Push the extension table until it snaps into
the machine.

q w
Standard Accessories
q Bobbins
w Needle set
e Zipper foot
r Blind hem stitch foot
e r
t Sliding buttonhole foot
y Buttonhole opener / Seam ripper
u Screwdriver (small)
t y i Darning plate

u i

Carrying Handle
Press down the marks on the carrying
handle to raise the carrying handle.
q Carrying handle

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 SECTION 2. GETTING READY
TO SEW
t Connecting Machine to Power
q e r Supply
CAUTION:
Before connecting the power cord, make
sure the voltage and frequency shown on
the machine conform to your electrical
power.
1. Turn off the power switch q.
w 2. Insert the machine plug w into the
machine socket e.
3. Insert the power supply plug r into the
outlet t.
4. Turn on the power switch q to activate the
power and sewing light.
q Power switch
w Machine plug
e Machine socket
r Power supply plug
t Outlet

Before Using Your Sewing Machine

Before using your sewing machine for the
first time, place a waste fabric under the
presser foot and run the machine with thread
for a few minutes. Wipe away any oil which
may appear.

For Your Safety

* While in operation, always keep your eyes
on the sewing area. Do not touch any
moving parts, such as the thread take-up
lever, handwheel or needle.
* Always turn off the power switch and
unplug from the power supply:
- When leaving the machine unattended
- When attaching or removing any parts
- When cleaning the machine
* Do not place anything on the foot control,
when not sewing.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Sewing speed can be varied by the foot
control.
The harder you press on the foot control, the
faster the machine runs.

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 Setting Spool Pins
The spool pins are used for holding the
spools of thread when feeding the thread to
the machine.
To use, pull up the spool pins. Push down for
storage.
q Upper thread
w Hole
e Tangle
NOTE:
q When using thread which has tendency to
w
tangle around a spool pin e, thread
q through the hole w of spool pin as shown.
The hole should face the thread spool.
e

Presser Foot Lifter

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the
presser foot.
You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher
e than the normal up position to help place
heavy fabric under the foot.
e w q Presser foot lifter
w Normal up position
w e Highest position

Changing Presser Foot

q Presser foot
w Groove
e Pin

CAUTION:
When attaching or removing presser foot,
turn OFF the power switch.
q
• To remove
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the
needle bar to its highest position.
Raise the presser foot.
Push the toe of the presser foot q to snap
it off the foot holder.
• To attach
w Place the presser foot so that the pin e on
e
the foot lines up directly below the
groove w of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in
place.

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 Changing Needles

CAUTION:
When changing needles, turn OFF the
power switch.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
toward you and lower the presser foot.
z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning
it counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
x Insert the new needle into the clamp with
the flat side away from you.
When inserting the needle into the clamp,
push it up as far as it will go and tighten
the clamp screw firmly with the screw
driver.
To Check the Needle
Place the flat side of the needle on something
flat (needle plate, glass etc.). The clearance
between the needle and flat surface should be
consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.

Thread and Needle Chart

Needle Size
* In general, fine threads and needles are
Fabrics Thread
used for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker
Light Crepe de Chine, Voile, Fine Silk 65 (9) threads and needles are used for sewing
weight Lawn, Organdy, Fine Cotton or heavy fabrics.
Georgette, Fine Synthetic 75 (11)
* Always test thread and needle size on a
Tricot Fine Cotton
small piece of the fabric which will be used
Covered
Polyester for actual sewing.
* Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
Medium Linens, Cotton, Piqué, 50 silk 75 (11) * When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and
weight Serge, Double Knits, 50 to 80 Cotton or
synthetics, use a stretch needle.
Percale 50 to 60 90 (14)
Synthetic
A stretch needle effectively prevents
Cotton Covered skipped stitches.
Polyester
Heavy Denim, Tweed, 50 silk 90 (14)
weight Gabardine, or
Suiting, Drapery and 40 to 50 Cotton 100 (16)
Upholstery Fabric 40 to 50
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
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 Bobbin Winding
• Removing bobbin case
Remove the extension table from the
machine by pulling it to the left. Open the
shuttle cover q by pushing down the
embossed part on the cover.
Raise the needle to its highest position by
rotating the handwheel toward you.
q Shuttle cover
q w Bobbin case

To remove the bobbin case w from the

shuttle, pull open the latch of the bobbin
case. Pull the bobbin case straight
out of the shuttle.

• Bobbin winding
z Draw thread from the spool.
x Guide the thread around the thread guide.
x Thread through the hole in the bobbin
from the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder
spindle.

c Push the bobbin to the right.

v With the free end of the thread held in
your hand, depress the foot control. Stop
the machine when the bobbin has wound
v
a few layers, and cut the thread close to
the hole in the bobbin.

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 Bobbin winding (continued)
b b Depress the foot control again. When the
bobbin is fully wound, it stops
automatically. Return the bobbin winder
to its original position by moving the
spindle to the left, and cut the thread.

• Inserting bobbin

z Place a bobbin in the bobbin case, making

sure the thread feeds clockwise from the
bobbin.

x Draw the thread through the slot of the

case.

c Continue to draw the thread under the

tension spring q and through the
q opening.
Pull out about 4˝ (10 cm) of thread.
q Tension spring

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 z Threading the Machine
c • Threading the machine
* Raise the thread take-up lever to its
highest position by turning the handwheel
counterclockwise.
* Raise the presser foot lifter.
x
* Place a spool on the spool pin, with thread
coming off as shown.

v
b
n

z Draw the end of thread around the upper

z thread guide.

x While holding the thread near the spool,

x draw the end of the thread down around
the check spring holder.

c c Firmly draw the thread up and from right

to left over the take-up lever then down
into the take-up lever eye.

v Then draw the thread down and slip it into

v b n the lower thread guide.
b Draw the thread down and slip it into
needle bar thread guide on the left.
n Thread the needle eye from front to back.

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 • Drawing up bobbin thread
z
z Raise the presser foot. Hold the needle
thread lightly with your left hand.

x x Rotate the handwheel counterclockwise,

toward you, for one complete turn. Bring
the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle
thread up.

c c Pull both threads 4˝ to 6˝ (10.0 to 15.0 cm)

under and behind the presser foot.

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 Balancing Needle Thread Tension
z t
z Correct tension
5 The thread tension is adjusted depending
y on the sewing materials, layers of fabric
4 and sewing method.
r The ideal straight stitch has threads
e 3
locked between two layers of fabric as
q illustrated.
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin
thread does not show on the right side
(top side) of the fabric, and the needle
w thread shows slightly on the wrong side
(bottom side) of the fabric.
q Needle thread (Top thread)
w Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
e Right side (Top side) of fabric
r Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
t Thread tension dial
y Setting mark

x x Needle thread tension is too tight

When the bobbin thread (bottom thread)
5
will appear on the right side (top side) of
4 the fabric, Loosen the needle thread
tension by moving the dial to a lower
3 number.
c Needle thread tension is too loose
c
When the needle thread (top thread) will
appear on the wrong side (bottom side) of
5 the fabric, tighten the needle thread
tension by moving the dial to a higher
4 number.
3

• Adjust bobbin tension

In some instances, you may need to adjust
the bobbin thread tension.
e Turn the adjusting screw q in the direction
of w when the bobbin thread tension is too
tight.
w Turn the adjusting screw q in the direction
of e when the bobbin thread tension is too
q loose.
q Adjusting screw
w Decrease tension
e Increase tension
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 Stitch Pattern Selector
q
Raise the needle above the fabric.
Turn the dial to select the desired pattern.
w
q Setting mark
w Stitch selector

NOTE:
To avoid needle or fabric damage, make
sure the needle is up and out of the fabric
3 dial model 2 dial model while selecting a stitch.

Stitch Chart Panel

q Press down the mark on the stitch chart
panel to open it.
q Stitch chart panel

3 dial model

2 dial model

Stitch Length Dial

q
Turn the stitch length dial to set the desired
stitch length at the setting mark.
The higher the number, the longer the stitch
length
q Setting mark

•“ ” is the recommended setting for

buttonhole stitching.
• Adjust the dial in the 0.5–4 range when you
sew the zigzag stitch.

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 Adjusting Stretch Stitch
q
Set the stitch length control at "S.S." to sew
the stretch stitch pattern sewing.
S.S. If the stretch stitch pattern is uneven, turn the
stitch length dial in the direction of "–" to
compress it, or "+" to expand it.

q Stitch Width Dial (3 dial model

only)
Turn the stitch width dial to set the desired
stitch width at the setting mark.
The higher the number, the wider the stitch
width.
q Setting mark

NOTE:
Raise the needle above the fabric, when
you turn the stitch width dial.

Reverse Stitch Button

As long as you keep the reverse stitch button
depressed, the machines sew in backwards.

Darning Plate
Position the darning plate with 3 pins on the
bottom.
Fit the darning plate pins into the needle
plate holes. The feed dogs will show through
the darning plate holes.

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q w e SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
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Straight Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 1 or 2
4 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
r t 3
e Thread tension: 2 to 6
r Stitch length: 1.5 to 4
t Stitch width*: 0 or 5
NOTE:
Stitch width is applicable to 3 dial model
only.

• Starting to sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric
next to a seam guide line on the needle plate
(5/8˝ [1.6 cm] is most common).
Lower the needle to the point where you
want to start. Lower the presser foot and pull
the threads toward the back. Depress the
foot control.
Gently guide the fabric along a seam guide
line letting the fabric feed naturally.

• Finishing sewing
To fasten the ends of a seam, press the
reverse stitch control and sew several
reverse stitches.

q
Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric,
draw the threads into the slit q on the back
of the presser bar and pull the threads to cut
the threads as illustrated.
q Slit

To Change Sewing Direction

Stop the machine and turn the handwheel
toward you to bring the needle down into the
fabric. Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change
sewing direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.

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 Variable Needle Position (3 dial
model only)
When the straight stitch (pattern 1) is
selected, you can move the needle between
center and left needle position by turning the
stitch width dial.

Seam Guide Lines

The numbers on the needle plate indicate the
distance between the center needle position
q and the guideline w.
The numbers in back are fractions of an inch.
The lines are 1/8˝ (0.3 cm) apart, and are
engraved at 3/8˝, 4/8˝, 5/8˝ and 6/8˝.
w
q The numbers in front are millimeters.
The lines are 5 mm apart, and are engraved
e at 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm.
q Center needle position
w Guide lines
e Numbers

Turning a Square Corner

To turn a square corner 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) from
the fabric edge.
Stop stitching and lower the needle by
turning the handwheel counterclockwise.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to
line the edge with the 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam
guide.
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in
the new direction.
q
q Cornering guide

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q w e
Basic Zigzag
q Stitch pattern: 3
5 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
4 e Thread tension: 2 to 5
r Stitch length: 0.5 to 4
r t 3 t Stitch width*: 1 or 5

The zigzag stitch is one of the most common

and versatile stitches. It can be a utility stitch
for button sewing, buttonhole making,
hemming, overcasting, mending and darning.
It can also be used to decorate with trims,
appliques and cut work, or as a decorative
stitch.

q w e Tricot Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 4
5 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
4 e Thread tension: 1 to 4
r Stitch length: 0.5 to 1.5
r t 3 t Stitch width*: 5

This stitch is used to finish the seam

allowance on synthetics and other fabrics
that tend to pucker. Place your fabric to allow
a 5/8˝ (1.6 cm) seam. Trim the seam
allowance after sewing.
Be careful not to cut the stitches.

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q w e Straight Stretch Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 1 or 2
5 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
4 e Thread tension: 2 to 6
r Stitch length: S.S.
r t 3 t Stitch width*: 0 or 5

The pattern is sewn with two stitches forward

and one stitch backward, forming a seam
that does not rip easily.
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and
armhole seams.
Also use it when constructing items such as
backpacks for extra strength.

Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as the

fabric moves back and forth.

q w e
Zigzag Stretch Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 3
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
e Thread tension: 2–5
r Stitch length: S.S.
r t
t Stitch width*: 2–5

Sew on stretch fabrics in any area that you

might use a zigzag stitch.

This stitch is used as a decorative topstitch

as well.

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q w e Knit Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 6 (3 dial model)
5 7 (2 dial model)
4 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
e Thread tension: 1 to 4
r t 3 r Stitch length: S.S.
t Stitch width*: 5

This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear

and stretch velour because it provides the
greatest amount of elasticity and strength.
Place your fabric to allow a 5/8˝ (1.6 cm)
seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.

Button Sewing
q Stitch pattern: 3 (3 dial model)
q w e 2 to 3 (2 dial model)
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
e Thread tension: 2 to 6
r Stitch length: Any
r t t Stitch width*: Adjust as necessary
y y Darning plate
z Attach the darning plate. Place the button
below the zigzag foot, making sure to
align the holes with the horizontal slot in
the foot. Turn the handwheel, so that the
needle is in its leftmost position, and then
drop the needle through the left hole in the
button.
x Lower the presser foot to hold the
button in place. Determine which zigzag
width setting matches the distance
between the button holes. The needle
must go safely through each hole when
sewing.
c Depress the foot control and sew about 10
stitches.
v Trim excess threads from both sides of the
fabric.
NOTE:
If the presser foot slips off a small button,
place a spacer of the same thickness
behind the button to prevent the foot from
slipping.
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 q w e
Buttonhole
q Stitch pattern:
4 4
1
2
3
(BH)
2

5 w Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot

4 e Thread tension: 1 to 5
r Stitch length:
r t 3 t Stitch width*: 5

z Carefully mark buttonhole length on fabric.

z x
Place the fabric under the foot with the
buttonhole marking running toward you.
x Move the slider (A) toward you so that the
top mark (C) on the slider meets the start
mark (B). Line up the markings on the foot
(A) with the top mark on the fabric.
(C)
NOTE:
(B) The scale on the slider is engraved in
centimeters.

n c Set the pattern selector dial at “ 1 ”.

Sew forward until you reach the front
c v b marking of your buttonhole.
Stop sewing at a left stitch.
4
v Set the pattern selector dial at “ 2 ”.
Sew 5 stitches. Stop sewing at a right
stitch.
b Set the pattern selector dial at “ 3 ”.
Sew until you reach the back marking of
the buttonhole.
Stop sewing at a right stitch.
4
m n Set the pattern selector dial at “ 2 ”.
Sew a few bartacks and raise the needle
from the fabric.
Set the pattern selector dial at a straight
stitch.
Sew a few locking stitches.
m Remove the fabric from the machine and
cut the sewing thread. Insert a pin inside
the bartack.
Then cut the opening with a seam ripper.
Take care not to cut the stitches.

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q w e
Corded Buttonhole
q Stitch pattern:
4 4
1
2
3
(BH)
2

5 w Presser foot: Sliding buttonhole foot

4 e Thread tension: 1 to 5
r Stitch length:
r t 3 t Stitch width*: 5

z With the buttonhole foot raised, hook the

cord on the cord spur at the back of the
buttonhole foot.
q Spur

x Bring the ends toward you under the

buttonhole foot until they clear the front
end.

c Hook the filler cord into the forks on the

q front of the foot to hold them tight.

v Lower the needle into the garment where

the buttonhole will start and lower the foot.

b Depress the foot control gently and sew

the buttonhole. Each side of the
buttonhole and the bartacks will be sewn
over the cord.

n Remove the fabric from the machine and

cut the sewing threads.

m Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it.

, Thread the end through a darning needle,

draw to the wrong side of the fabric and
cut.

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q w e
Zipper Application
q Stitch pattern: 1
5 w Presser foot: Zipper foot
4 e Thread tension: 3 to 6
r Stitch length: 1.5 to 4
r t 3 t Stitch width*: 5

Pin or baste zipper tape to fabric and place it

under the foot.
Smooth the threads toward the back and
lower the foot.

To sew the left side of the zipper, guide the

zipper teeth along the edge of the foot and
stitch through the garment and zipper tape.

Turn the fabric and sew the other side of the

zipper in the same way as you did the left
side.

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q w e
Pin Tucking
q Stitch pattern: 1
w Presser foot: Blind hem foot
e Thread tension: 3 to 6
r Stitch length: 2
r t t Stitch width*: 0 or 5

Fold the fabric wrong sides together and

lower the needle into the fabric 1/16˝ (0.1 to
0.2 cm) inside the folded edge.
Lower the foot and turn the screw to align
the guide on the foot with the folded edge.
Sew slowly while guiding the folded edge
along the guide.

Open the fabric and iron press the tucks.

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q w e Free Hand Mending and Embroidery
q Stitch pattern: 1 or 3
w Presser foot: None
e Thread tension: 2 to 6
r Stitch length: Any
t Stitch width*: Adjust as necessary
r t y y Darning plate

• Mending
Place the darning plate. Remove the foot
holder and presser foot. Center the hole in
the fabric on an embroidery hoop, as
shown.
Lower the presser bar and sew at a slow
speed.
Move the fabric back and forth slowly until
the darning area is covered. Turn the fabric
a 1/4 turn (90°), and sew another layer of
stitching over the first layer.

NOTE:
If fabric is thin or badly damaged, attach a
separate piece of fabric under the hole to
reinforce it.

• Embroidery
Put on the darning plate.
Remove the foot holder and foot.
Adjust the stitch width.
Mark the drawing on the fabric with tailor’s
chalk.
Set fabric in the embroidery hoop and put it
under the needle.
Lower the presser bar to engage upper
thread tension. Holding upper thread with
right hand, turn the handwheel toward you.
Pull upper thread to let bobbin thread out of
fabric.
At medium speed, stitch along the marked
line.
After mending or embroidery sewing,
remove the darning plate and put back the
foot holder and foot.
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 q w e
Blind Hem Stitch
q Stitch pattern: 5 (3 dial model)
Stitch pattern: 5 or 6 (2 dial model)
w Presser foot: Blind hem foot
e Thread tension: 2 to 4
r t r Stitch length: 1 to 3
t Stitch width*: 5

w w z Fold up the hem and fold it back to from a

[A] [B] 1/4˝ (0.4 to 0.7cm) allowance as
illustrated.
q q Wrong side of the fabric
q
w 1/4˝ (0.4 to 0.7 cm)
[A]Fold hem under the fabric for lightweight
fabrics.
[B]On heavy weight fabrics tend to ravel, the
raw edge should be overcast first.

x Position the fabric so that the needle just

pierces the edge of the fold when the
needle swings to the extreme right.
Lower the presser foot.

c Turn the guide screw to adjust the guide

e aligning with the folded edge.
Sew along the folded edge guiding the
fabric so the needle catches the folded
edge.
e Guide screw
r Guide
y t Folded edge
r
t v Open the fold flat.
y Right side of the fabric

*If the needle drops far left, the stitches will

show on the right side of the fabric.

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q w e SECTION 4. DECORATIVE
STITCHES
Shell Tuck
q Stitch pattern: 6 (3 dial model)
r t
Stitch pattern: 7 (2 dial model)
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
e Thread tension: 6 to 8
r Stitch length: 2 to 3
t Stitch width*: 5

Use a lightweight fabric, such as tricot. Fold

the fabric and stitch on the bias q. You may
need to increase the needle thread tension
slightly. Allow the needle to just clear the
folded edge of the fabric.
q If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the
rows at least 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) apart. You can
also sew shell stitches on knits or soft silky
woven fabrics in any direction.
q Bias

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q w e
Smocking
q Stitch pattern: 1 and 4
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
e Thread tension: 1 to 4
r Stitch length: S.S.
r t t Stitch width*: 5

Choose a soft and lightweight fabric such as

batiste, gingham or challis. Cut the fabric
three times wider than the project width.
Increase the stitch length to “4” and loosen
thread tension to “1”. Sew rows of straight
q stitches 3/8˝ (1 cm) apart across the area to
be smocked.
q 3/8˝ (1 cm)

Knot the threads along one end. From the

other end, pull the bobbin threads to
distribute gathers evenly and secure the
threads.
Return the thread tension to the original
setting.

Sew rows of the smocking stitch between

the gathering stitches.
Remove the gathering stitches after finished.

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q w e Applique
q Stitch pattern: 3
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
e Thread tension: 1 to 4
r Stitch length: 0.5 to 1
r t
t Stitch width*: 3 to 5

Baste applique pieces on the fabric, or fuse

the applique pieces with an iron-on fabric
joiner. Stitch around the applique, making
sure the needle falls along the raw edge.

Box Stitch (3 dial model only)

q w e
q Stitch pattern: 7
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
e Thread tension: 1 to 4
r Stitch length: 0.5 to 2
r t t Stitch width*: 5

Overlap two raw edges of heavy weight

interlining, and use this stitch to join them.

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 q w e
Decorative Stitch Patterns
q Stitch pattern: 8 to 12 (3 dial model)
5 Stitch pattern: 8 to 10 (2 dial model)
4 w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
e Thread tension: 1 to 4
r t 3 r Stitch length: 0.5 to 1
t Stitch width*: 5

For a delicate appearance on fabric such as

chiffon, use a single layer with a tear-away
backing, if necessary.

q Stretch Stitch Patterns

3 dial model q Stitch pattern: 1 to 12 (3 dial model)
Stitch pattern: 1 or 10 (2 dial model)
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot
e Thread tension: 1 to 4
2 dial model w e r Stitch length: S.S.
5 t Stitch width*: 5

4
3
r t

Decorative stretch patterns are used for

adding a creative and personalized touch to
items.
Carefully guide the fabric while sewing as
the fabric moves back and forth.
When patterns are too compressed, turn the
dial toward “ + ”.
When patterns are too drawn out, turn the
dial toward “ – ” ( See page 13).
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 SECTION 5. CARE OF YOUR
MACHINE
Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the
Shuttle Race

w CAUTION:
Turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine before dismantling the sewing
machine.
q
• To dismantle shuttle race unit:
Raise the needle to its highest position and
open the shuttle cover.
Open the hinged latch of bobbin case and
take it out of the machine.
Open the shuttle race ring holders and
remove the shuttle race ring.
t Remove the shuttle.
r * Clean the shuttle race with a brush and a
soft dry cloth.
e
q Bobbin case
w Shuttle race ring holder
e Shuttle race ring
r Shuttle
t Shuttle race
• To assemble shuttle race unit:
u Hold the shuttle by the center pin and fit it
y carefully back into the shuttle race, forming a
perfect circle with the shuttle driver.
Attach the shuttle race ring making sure the
bottom pin fits into the notch.
Lock the shuttle race ring by turning the
holders back into position. Insert the bobbin
case.
y Pin
u Notch
Cleaning the Feed Dog

q CAUTION:
Turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine before cleaning the feed dog.
Remove the needle and the presser foot.
Remove the needle plate setscrews and the
needle plate.
q Setscrew
With a brush, clean out any dust and lint
clogging the feed dog teeth.
Reset the needle plate.

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 Sewing Light
The sewing light is located behind the face
plate.
To change the bulb, take the face plate off
the sewing machine by removing the cap and
the setscrew.

Unplug the power supply before changing

the bulb.
Do not dismantle the machine other than
explained in this manual.

To remove .... Push and twist to the left.

To replace .... Push and twist to the right.

WARNING
The bulb may be HOT. Protect your
fingers when handling it.

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Troubleshooting
Condition Cause Reference

The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 9
breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 11
3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 6
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 6
5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly Pages 10, 14
under the presser foot at the beginning of sewing.
6. The threads are not drawn to the rear after previous sewing. Page 14
7. The thread is too heavy, or too fine for the needle. Page 6

The bobbin thread 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin Page 8, 10
breaks. case and shuttle.
2. Lint has collected in the shuttle area. Page 29
3. The bobbin is damaged and doesn't turn smoothly. Change the bobbin

The needle 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 6

breaks. 2. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 6
3. The needle clamp screw is loose. Page 6
4. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 11
5. The threads are not drawn to the rear after the previous sewing. Pages 10, 14
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. Page 6

Skipped stitches 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 6

2. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 6
3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being Page 6
sewn.
4. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 9
5. The wrong needle is being used. Change the needle

Seam puckering 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. Page 11

2. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 9
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. Page 6
4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Make stitch shorter

The cloth is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. Page 29
feeding smoothly. 2. The stitches are too fine. Make stitch longer

The machine 1. The machine is not plugged in. Page 4

doesn’t work. 2. A thread is caught in the shuttle race. Page 29
3. The clutch is disengaged. Pages 7, 8

Noisy operation 1. A thread is caught in the shuttle race. Page 29

2. Lint has built up in the shuttle or the shuttle race. Page 29

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