Janome Sewing Machine DC 3050 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK  
Model DC 3050  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
KNOW YOUR MACHINE  
Button Sewing........................................................ 27  
Darning .................................................................. 28  
To sew a shorter darning ..................................... 28  
To adjust the evenness of darning ....................... 28  
Zipper Sewing ........................................................ 29  
Attaching the zipper foot ...................................... 29  
Fabric preparation for zipper sewing.................... 29  
To sew.................................................................. 29  
Blind Hem............................................................... 30  
Name of Parts ........................................................... 2  
Standard Accessories ............................................... 3  
Extension table.......................................................... 3  
GETTING READY TO SEW  
Connecting the Power Supply .................................. 4  
Controlling Sewing Speed ........................................ 4  
Speed control slider ................................................ 4  
Foot control ............................................................. 4  
Function Buttons and Keys....................................... 5 DECORATIVE STITCHES  
Reverse button ....................................................... 5  
Auto-Lock button ..................................................... 5  
Up/Down needle button .......................................... 5  
Mode key ................................................................ 6  
Direct pattern selection ........................................... 6  
Dropping the Feed Dog ............................................ 7  
Changing the Presser Foot....................................... 7  
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder................. 7  
Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ................... 8  
Balancing Thread Tension ........................................ 8  
Auto tension ............................................................ 8  
Manual tension adjustment..................................... 8  
Knit stitch................................................................ 32  
Shell Tucking.......................................................... 32  
Satin Stitches ......................................................... 32  
Applique Sewing .................................................... 33  
Scallop Stitch ......................................................... 33  
Patchwork .............................................................. 33  
Smocking ............................................................... 34  
Fagoting ................................................................. 34  
Cross Stitch............................................................ 34  
Pattern Combination .............................................. 35  
Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns .................... 36  
Changing Needles .................................................... 9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Winding the Bobbin................................................. 10  
Removing the bobbin ............................................ 10  
Setting the spool of thread.................................... 10  
Additional spool pin............................................... 10  
Threading for bobbin winding ............................... 10  
Inserting the bobbin ...............................................11  
Threading the Machine ........................................... 12  
Built-in Needle Threader ......................................... 13  
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread .............................. 13  
Replacing the Light Bulb ........................................ 36  
Cleaning the Hook Race ........................................ 37  
Inserting the bobbin holder..................................... 37  
Problems and Warning Signals.............................. 38  
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 39  
BASIC STITCHES  
Straight Stitch ......................................................... 14  
To sew ................................................................... 14  
Changing sewing direction ................................... 14  
Securing a seam ................................................... 14  
Altering the stitch length ....................................... 15  
Altering the needle drop position .......................... 15  
Using the seam guide lines .................................. 16  
To sew from the edge of thick fabric ..................... 16  
Variety of Straight Stitches and  
Recommended Feet ............................................... 17  
Zigzag Stitches ....................................................... 18  
Altering the stitch width ......................................... 18  
Altering the stitch length ....................................... 18  
Variety of Overcasting Stitches............................... 19  
Overcasting with zigzag stitch .............................. 19  
Multiple zigzag stitches (Tricot stitch) ................... 19  
Overcasting stitch ................................................. 19  
Double overedge stitch ......................................... 20  
Buttonholes ............................................................. 21  
Variety of buttonholes ............................................. 21  
Square buttonhole .................................................. 21  
Altering the buttonhole width ................................ 24  
Altering buttonhole stitch density .......................... 24  
Double layer buttonhole.......................................... 24  
Round end and keyhole buttonholes ...................... 25  
Altering the buttonhole width ................................ 25  
Corded buttonhole .................................................. 26  
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE  
Name of Parts  
1. Direct pattern selection buttons  
2. Mode selection button  
3. Plus (+) button  
4. Minus (–) button  
5. Indicator window  
6. Spool holder (large)  
7. Spool pin  
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10  
11  
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4
8. Bobbin winding thread guide  
9. Thread guide  
12  
13  
10. Thread take-up lever  
11. Tension regulating dial  
12. Face plate  
13. Thread cutter  
14. Needle threader  
15. Needle plate  
16. Extension table (accessory storage)  
17. Hook cover plate  
18. Hook cover plate release button  
19. Stitch balance adjusting dial  
20. Reverse button  
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15  
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22  
21  
21. Auto-lock button  
22. Up/down needle button  
23. Speed control slider  
24. Needle clamp screw  
25. Needle  
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20  
18  
17  
16  
26. Zigzag foot A  
24  
27. Foot holder  
28. Carrying handle  
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26  
29. Bobbin winder spindle  
30. Bobbin winder stopper  
31. Hand wheel  
32. Power switch  
33. Machine sockets  
34. Drop-feed lever  
38  
28  
29  
27  
35. Free arm  
30  
36. Buttonhole lever  
37. Presser foot lifter  
38. Hole for additional spool pin  
39. Power supply cord  
40. Instruction book  
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36  
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33  
34  
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Standard Accessories  
The standard accessories are stored in the  
extension table.  
q Extension table  
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1. Zipper Foot E  
2. Satin Stitch Foot F  
3. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R  
4. Screwdriver  
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2
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5. Bobbins  
6. Set of Needles  
7. Seam Ripper  
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8. Additional spool pin  
9. Spool Holder (Large)  
10. Spool Holder (Small)  
11. Spool stand  
12. Felt  
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11  
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Extension table  
The extension table provides an added sewing  
surface and can be easily removed for free arm  
sewing.  
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• Detaching extension table  
Pull the table away from the machine, as  
illustrated.  
• Free arm sewing  
Free arm sewing is useful for darning socks or  
mending knees, elbows or areas of wear in  
children’s clothes.  
• Attaching extension table  
Push the extension table until it snaps into the  
machine.  
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Projection  
2
Hole  
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GETTING READY TO SEW  
Connecting the Power Supply  
Turn off the power switch.  
Insert the foot control plug into the machine socket.  
Insert the machine plug into the machine socket.  
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.  
Turn on the power switch.  
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q Power Switch  
w Foot Control Plug  
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r Machine Plug  
t Power Supply Plug  
y Wall Outlet  
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For Your Safety:  
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the  
sewing area, and 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 parts.  
- when cleaning the machine.  
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Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise  
the machine will run intermittently.  
When the power is turned on, the indicator window will  
show a test pattern then will indicate 01.  
Operating Instructions:  
The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch.  
For appliances with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this  
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it  
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.  
Controlling Sewing Speed  
Speed control slider  
You can limit the maximum sewing speed with the  
speed control slider according to your sewing needs.  
To increase sewing speed, slide it to the right.  
To decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left.  
Foot control  
Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed.  
The harder you press the foot control, the faster the  
machine runs.  
NOTES:  
The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the  
speed control slider when the foot control is fully  
depressed.  
Keep the foot control free from accumulation of lint,  
dust and loose cloth.  
Do not place anything on the foot control.  
Operating Instructions:  
Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing  
machine model DC3050.  
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Function Buttons and Keys  
q Reverse button  
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When stitch pattern 01, 02, 10 or 11  
selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse  
button is pressed.  
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other  
stitches, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches  
and automatically stop.  
has been  
w Auto-Lock button  
When stitch pattern 01, 02, 10 or 11  
has been  
selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches  
and automatically stop when the auto-lock button is  
pressed.  
When sewing any other stitches, the machine will sew  
locking stitches at the end of the pattern being sewn and  
automatically stop.  
e Up/Down needle button  
Press this button to bring the needle up or down.  
The machine will stop with the needle up or down  
depending on the needle position determined by this  
button.  
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r Mode key  
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Each time you press this key the mode will change in  
the following order:  
(1) Pattern selection mode  
The green light on the top will be on.  
(1)  
To select the pattern, press the  
key until the  
pattern number of the desired stitch is indicated (see  
the stitch chart below).  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
11  
10  
A
A
A
A
A
R
R
R
R
A
A
12 13  
14  
15  
16  
17 18  
19  
20 21  
22  
23  
24  
C
A
C
G
F
F
A
F
G
A
F
F
F
25 26  
27  
28  
29 30  
31  
32  
33 34  
35  
36  
37  
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
A
F
F
F
A
F
38  
39  
40  
41  
42 43  
44  
45  
46 47  
48  
49  
50  
A
A
F
A
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
A
(2) Stitch width adjusting mode  
The green light in the middle will light up.  
(2)  
The stitch width of the selected pattern will be  
indicated.  
To alter the stitch width, press the  
key.  
(3)  
(3) Stitch length adjusting mode  
The green light on the bottom will light up.  
The stitch length of the selected pattern will be  
indicated.  
To alter the stitch length, press the  
key.  
t Direct pattern selection  
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The 4 most commonly used stitches can be directly  
selected by pressing the button under the pattern  
icon.  
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Dropping the Feed Dog  
The feed dog can be lowered with the drop-feed lever  
for sewing on buttons etc.  
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Shift the drop-feed lever to the right to lower the feed  
dog.  
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Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will  
return to the up position when the machine is started.  
q Down position  
w Up position  
e Feed dog  
r Hand wheel  
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NOTE:  
The feed dog should be in the up position for regular  
sewing. Turn the handwheel toward you to check if  
the feed dog comes up after setting the lever in the  
up position.  
Changing the Presser Foot  
CAUTION:  
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.  
Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.  
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.  
To snap off:  
Raise the needle and presser foot.  
Press the red button on the back of the foot holder  
and the foot will drop.  
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q Red Button  
To snap on:  
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just  
under the groove of the foot holder.  
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.  
w Groove  
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e Pin  
Each foot is marked with a letter for identification.  
r Identification Letter  
Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder  
WARNING:  
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Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or  
attaching the foot holder.  
To detach:  
Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew  
counterclockwise to remove the foot holder.  
q Setscrew  
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w Foot holder  
To attach:  
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded  
hole in the presser bar and insert the setscrew  
through the hole.  
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Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise.  
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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot  
The Presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser  
foot.  
You can raise the presser foot about 6 mm (1/4")  
higher than the normal up position by exerting more  
pressure when lifting the presser foot lifter. This  
allows for easy removal of the presser foot and helps  
you to place thick fabric under the foot.  
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1 Presser foot lifter  
2 Normal up position  
3 Extra lift  
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Balancing Thread Tension  
Auto tension  
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This machine features an Auto setting in the tension  
control, which covers a wide range of sewing  
conditions. Set the tension regulating dial at "A" for  
general sewing, unless specifically indicated in this  
manual.  
q Tension regulating dial  
w Setting mark  
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Balanced tension:  
The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between  
two layers of fabric.  
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not  
show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle  
thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.  
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r Bobbin thread  
t Right side of the fabric  
y Wrong side of the fabric  
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Manual tension adjustment  
Manual tension adjustment may be needed  
depending on the sewing materials, layers of fabric  
and other sewing conditions.  
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Needle thread tension is too tight:  
-if the bobbin thread appears on the right side of the  
fabric.  
Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial  
to a lower number.  
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Needle thread tension is too loose:  
-if the needle thread appears on the wrong side of the  
fabric.  
Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial  
to a higher number.  
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Changing Needles  
CAUTION:  
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and  
disconnect the machine from power supply before  
changing the needle. Raise the needle by pressing  
the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot.  
Turn off the power switch.  
1 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it  
counterclockwise.  
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Remove the needle from the clamp.  
q Needle clamp screw  
2 Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the  
flat side of the needle to the rear.  
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp,  
push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the  
needle clamp screw firmly.  
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w Stopper pin  
e Flat side  
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the  
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)  
The gap between the needle and the flat surface  
should be consistent.  
Never use a blunt needle.  
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r Gap  
WEIGHT  
FABRIC  
TYPE of NEEDLE  
NEEDLE SIZE  
Very Light  
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy  
Net, Tulle  
Universal  
Ball Point  
9 (65)  
9 (65)  
Light  
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,  
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,  
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de  
Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed  
Crepe, Qiana  
Blue Tipped Needle  
Universal  
11 (75)  
11 (75)  
12 (80)  
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, and Tricot  
Blue Tipped Needle  
Ball Point  
11 (75)  
11 (75)  
Leather Suede  
Wedge Point  
Leather Needle  
11 (75)  
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,  
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,  
Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics  
Universal  
14 (90)  
Medium  
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch  
Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits  
Ball Point  
14 (90)  
14 (90)  
Leather, Vinyl, Suede  
Wedge Point  
Leather Needle  
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking  
Denim Needle  
Universal  
16 (100)  
16 (100)  
Heavy  
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,  
Drapery Fabrics  
Leather, Suede  
Wedge Point  
Leather Needle  
16 (100)  
18 (110)  
Very Heavy  
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics  
Universal  
16 (100)  
14 (90)  
Topstitching for Special Finishes  
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Topstitching Needle  
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Winding the Bobbin  
Removing the bobbin  
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1 Slide the hook cover plate release button to the  
right, and remove the hook cover plate.  
q Hook cover plate release button  
w Hook cover plate  
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2 Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.  
e Bobbin  
Setting the spool of thread  
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the  
spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as  
shown.  
q Large spool holder  
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Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly  
against the spool of thread.  
Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small  
spools of thread.  
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w Small spool holder  
Additional spool pin  
Use the additional spool pin when you need to wind  
the bobbin without unthreading the machine while  
working on a sewing project.  
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Insert the additional spool pin into the spool stand  
and then into the hole in the machine.  
Place the felt on the spool pin and place a spool of  
thread on it as shown.  
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q Additional spool pin  
w Felt  
e Hole  
r Spool stand  
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Threading for bobbin winding  
1
Set the speed control lever at  
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Guide the thread around the thread guide.  
q Thread guide  
2
Pass the thread through the hole in the bobbin  
from the inside to the outside. Put the bobbin on  
the bobbin winder spindle.  
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3
w Bobbin winder spindle  
3 Push the bobbin winder spindle to the right.  
The indicator will show  
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4 Hold the free end of the thread in your hand and  
depress the foot control.  
Stop the machine after the bobbin has spun  
several times, and cut the thread close to the hole  
in the bobbin.  
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5 Depress the foot control again. When the bobbin  
is fully wound, it will stop automatically.  
Release the foot control and return the bobbin  
winder spindle to its original position by moving it  
to the left, and cut the thread with a pair of  
scissors. Remove the bobbin from the bobbin  
winder spindle.  
NOTE:  
The machine will not sew until the spindle has been  
returned to the left.  
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Inserting the bobbin  
1 Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the  
thread running off counterclockwise.  
q Thread  
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w Bobbin holder  
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2 Guide the thread into the notch on the front of the  
bobbin holder.  
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e Notch on the front  
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3 Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between  
the tension spring blades.  
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r Spring blades  
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4 Continue to draw the thread lightly until the thread  
slips into the notch on the side.  
t Notch on the side  
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5 Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear.  
Reattach the hook cover plate.  
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NOTE:  
A threading chart is shown on the hook cover plate  
for your reference.  
y Threading chart  
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Threading the Machine  
Raise the presser foot.  
Press the Up/Down needle  
button to raise the thread  
take-up lever to its highest  
position.  
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1 Draw the thread from the spool. Hold the upper  
thread at the spool with your finger.  
q Hold the thread  
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2 Slip the thread under the thread guide from the  
right and down along the right channel.  
Be sure that the thread passes between the  
tension disks.  
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w Thread guide  
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r Tension disks  
3 Then draw the thread around the bottom of the  
thread guide plate.  
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t Thread guide plate  
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4 Firmly draw the thread up along the left channel to  
the take-up lever and down into its eye from the  
right to the left.  
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5 Then down through the lower thread guide.  
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u Lower thread guide  
6 Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread  
guide on the left.  
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i Needle bar thread guide  
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7 Thread the needle from front to back by hand or  
use the built-in needle threader (see page 13).  
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Built-in Needle Threader  
1 Raise the needle to its highest position by turning  
the hand wheel toward you.  
Turn the power switch off.  
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Lower the presser foot.  
Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will  
go. The hook comes out through the needle eye  
from behind.  
q Needle threader knob  
w Hook  
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2 Draw the thread down around the threader guide  
and under the hook.  
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3 Release the threader knob slowly while holding the  
thread end with your hand. A loop of the thread is  
pulled up through the needle eye.  
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4 Remove the loop from the threader and pull out the  
thread end from the needle eye.  
NOTES:  
The automatic threader works well with the threads  
#50-90 and needles #11-16, as well as the blue tipped  
needle.  
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread  
1 Raise the Presser Foot Lifter.  
Turn the power switch on.  
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2 Hold the needle thread with your finger and press  
the Up/Down needle button twice to pick up the  
bobbin thread.  
2
Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of the  
bobbin thread.  
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q Needle thread  
w Bobbin thread  
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3 Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under  
thepresser foot.  
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BASIC STITCHES  
Straight Stitch  
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Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
#01  
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A  
To sew  
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to  
a seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the  
needle into the fabric where you wish to start.  
Pull the needle and bobbin threads to the back.  
Lower the presser foot.  
Depress the foot control to start sewing. Gently guide  
the fabric along the seam guide line.  
Changing sewing direction:  
Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a  
seam. Press the up/down needle button a few times  
until the needle falls on the end of the seam.  
q Up/Down needle button  
Raise the presser foot.  
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the  
sewing direction as desired.  
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Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new  
direction.  
Securing a seam  
For fastening the beginning of a seam, press the  
reverse button and sew several reverse stitches.  
Release the reverse button to sew forward.  
w Reverse button  
For fastening the ends of a seam, press the reverse  
button at the end of the seam.  
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Sew a few stitches in reverse to fasten the seam.  
Raise the presser foot and pull the fabric to the back  
to remove it.  
To cut the threads, pull the fabric to draw the threads  
up to the thread cutter as shown.  
The threads are cut a proper length to start the next  
seam.  
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When pattern #03 (lock-a-matic stitch) is selected:  
The machine will sew reverse stitches at the  
beginning of a seam automatically, and at the end of  
the seam by pressing the reverse button once.  
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Altering the stitch length  
The stitch length can be altered between 0.0 and 5.0.  
Press the mode key  
to activate stitch length  
adjustment (the bottom green light lights up).  
The preset value 2.2 will be indicated.  
Press the plus (+) key to increase the stitch length.  
Press the minus (–) key to decrease the stitch length.  
Altering the needle drop position  
The needle drop position of the following stitches can  
be altered:  
Press the mode key  
to activate stitch width  
adjustment (the middle green light lights up).  
The preset value "3.5" will be indicated.  
Press the plus (+) key to move the needle drop to the  
right.  
Press the minus (–) key to move the needle drop to  
the left.  
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Using the seam guide lines  
The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover  
help you to measure seam allowances.  
NOTE:  
The number indicates the distance from the center  
needle position.  
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q Guide lines  
w Center needle position  
e Edge of the fabric  
e
Number  
15  
20  
4/8  
4/8  
5/8  
5/8  
6/8  
6/8  
q
Distance  
(cm)  
1.5  
2.0  
Distance  
(inch)  
To sew from the edge of thick fabric:  
The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in  
the horizontal position.  
This is helpful when starting sewing from the extreme  
edge of thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.  
Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you  
wish to start sewing.  
Lower the foot while pushing in the black button.  
The foot will be locked in the horizontal position to  
avoid slipping.  
q
The foot will be unlocked after sewing a few stitches.  
q Black button  
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Variety of Straight Stitches and Recommended Feet  
#01, #02 Straight stitch: Zigzag foot A  
Pattern #01 is for seaming and for zipper sewing.  
Pattern #02 is for seaming edge of fabrics.  
#03 Lock-a-matic stitch: Zigzag foot A  
Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam with  
backstitching.  
When you reach the end of the seam, press the Reverse Button once.  
The machine will sew four reverse stitches, four forward stitches, and  
then stop sewing automatically.  
#04 Locking stitch: Zigzag foot A  
This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is needed.  
Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric.  
The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and continue  
sewing forward.  
When you press the reverse button at the end of the seam, the machine  
will sew several locking stitches in place, then stop sewing automatically.  
#05 Stretch stitch: Zigzag foot A  
This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on knit  
fabrics and bias seams, while allowing the seam to be pressed  
completely open flat.  
#18 Triple stretch stitch: Zigzag foot A  
This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both  
elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and durability.  
Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole seams.  
Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for extra  
strength.  
#19 New sculpture stitch: Satin stitch foot F  
This stitch is used for topstitches and outline-stitches enhancing the  
design appearance.  
#20 Sculpture stitch: Satin stitch foot F  
This stitch is used for topstitches and outline-stitches enhancing the  
design appearance.  
#21 Saddle stitch: Zigzag foot A  
This saddle stitch is formed with one stitch forward, two stitches backward,  
and a fourth stitch forward.  
You can achieve an attractive hand-worked look when topstitching suits,  
blazers, jumpsuits, and denim outfits with the saddle stitch.  
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Zigzag Stitch  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A  
#10  
w
q
The zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs  
including overcasting. It can be used on most woven  
fabrics.  
A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué.  
Altering the stitch width  
The stitch width can be altered between 0.0 and 7.0.  
Press the mode key  
to activate stitch length  
adjustment (the middle green light lights up).  
The preset value "5.0" will be indicated.  
Press the plus (+) key to increase the stitch width.  
Press the minus (–) key to decrease the stitch width.  
q Stitch width  
q
Altering the stitch length  
The stitch length can be altered between 0.0 and 5.0.  
Press the mode key  
to activate stitch length  
adjustment (the bottom green light lights up).  
The preset value 2.0 will be indicated.  
Press the plus (+) key to increase the stitch length.  
Press the minus (–) key to decrease the stitch length.  
w Stitch length  
NOTE:  
The stitch length and width can be altered while  
stitching.  
w
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Variety of Overcasting Stitches  
CAUTION:  
When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the zigzag width at 5.0  
or wider to prevent the needle from hitting the wires on the foot.  
Overcasting with zigzag stitch  
q
w
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or  
Overedge foot C (optional item)  
#10  
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and  
then sew.  
q Guide  
NOTES:  
The overedge foot is an optional item.  
When overcasting with the zigzag foot, carefully guide  
the fabric so the needle falls off the edge when it  
swings to the right.  
q
Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch)  
Machine Settings  
q
w
q Pattern:  
#11  
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A  
This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics  
and other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.  
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam  
allowance.  
After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the  
stitches.  
Overcasting stitch  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or  
Overedge foot C (optional item)  
#12  
q
w
This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and  
overcast edges of fabrics.  
Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat.  
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and  
then sew.  
q Guide  
NOTES:  
The overedge foot is an optional item.  
When overcasting with the zigzag foot, carefully  
guide the fabric so the needle falls off the edge when  
it swings to the right.  
q
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Double overedge stitch  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or  
Overedge foot C (optional item)  
#14  
q
w
This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray  
extensively such as linens and gabardines.  
Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn  
over the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel.  
Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and  
then sew.  
NOTES:  
The overedge foot is an optional item.  
When overcasting with the zigzag foot, carefully  
guide the fabric so the needle falls off the edge when  
it swings to the right.  
CAUTION:  
When you use the overedge foot C, you must set  
the zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the  
needle from hitting the wires on the foot.  
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Buttonholes  
Variety of buttonholes  
#06 Square buttonhole  
This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to  
heavy weight fabrics.  
The buttonhole size is automatically determined by  
placing a button in the rear of the foot.  
#07 Round-end buttonhole  
This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight  
fabrics especially for blouses and children’s clothes.  
#08 Keyhole buttonhole  
The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to  
heavy weight fabrics. It is also suitable for larger and  
thicker buttons.  
Square buttonhole  
Machine Settings  
q
w
q Pattern:  
#06  
w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R  
NOTES:  
• The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by  
placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole  
foot R.  
• The button holder of the foot takes a button size of  
0.5 cm (3/16 ”) to 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter.  
• It is sometimes necessary to change the buttonhole  
size to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and  
threads.  
• Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the  
fabric to check your settings.  
• The preset width of the buttonhole is suitable for  
ordinary buttons.  
• Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics.  
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To sew  
1 Press the up/down needle button to raise the  
1
needle.  
Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R snapping  
the pin into the groove of the footholder.  
q
q Groove  
w Pin  
w
2
Pull the button holder to the back, and place  
the button in it. Push it together tightly to the  
button.  
2
NOTE:  
If the button is extremely thick, make a test  
buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric.  
If it is difficult to fit the button through the test  
buttonhole, you can lengthen the buttonhole by  
pulling the button holder back a little. The length of  
the buttonhole will be increased.  
e Button Holder  
A
B
e
r Extra gap  
r
3
Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.  
3
t Buttonhole Lever  
t
4
Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot.  
Press the up/down needle button twice.  
Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle  
thread through the hole of the foot.  
Place the garment under the foot, and lower the  
needle at the starting point of the buttonhole  
mark.  
4
i
o
Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R.  
y Buttonhole Mark  
!
u Starting Point  
y
NOTE:  
Make sure there is no gap between the slider and  
stopper, otherwise the left and right lengths will be  
different.  
u
i
o
!
!
Slider  
No gap  
Stopper  
Sewing gap  
!
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Start the machine to sew the buttonhole.  
The buttonhole will be automatically sewn.  
5
Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and  
the left row first.  
Step 1  
Then it goes back to the starting point with  
straight stitch.  
Step 2: The machine will sew the right row.  
Step 3: The machine will sew the back bartack.  
Step 4: The machine will stop automatically and a dot  
will blink.  
Step 2  
Step 3  
!
Blinking dot  
To sew another buttonhole, raise the presser foot.  
Move the fabric to where the next buttonhole is to be  
sewn, then lower the foot and start the machine.  
Step 4  
!
NOTE:  
If you select other pattern without raising the presser  
foot or buttonhole lever after buttonhole sewing, the  
indicator will show a warning sign.  
Raise the presser foot and buttonhole lever, then  
select the pattern.  
6
Remove the fabric and place a pin just below the  
bartack at each end to prevent accidentally  
cutting stitches. Cut the opening with the seam  
ripper. Use an eyelet punch to open a  
keyhole buttonhole.  
6
!
!
!
!
!
!
Pin  
Seam ripper  
Eyelet punch  
7
When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the  
buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go.  
7
t
Buttonhole lever  
t
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Altering the buttonhole width  
Press the mode key  
to activate the stitch width  
adjustment.  
Press the plus (+) key to increase the buttonhole  
width.  
Press the minus (–) key to decrease the buttonhole  
width.  
q
w
Narrower buttonhole  
Wider buttonhole  
q
w
* The width can be altered between 2.5 and 7.0.  
Altering the buttonhole stitch density  
Press the mode key  
adjustment.  
to activate the stitch length  
Press the plus (+) key to make the stitch sparser.  
Press the minus (–) key to make the stitch denser.  
* The stitch density can be altered between 0.2 and  
0.8.  
NOTE:  
The indicator shows the stitch width or density while  
sewing. When the buttonhole is completed, the  
indicator will show the pattern number  
.
Double layer buttonhole  
To make a solid and sturdy buttonhole, sew another  
layer of buttonhole over the previous stitches.  
After the buttonhole is finished, simply start the  
machine again.  
Step-1  
Step-2  
Do not raise the foot or buttonhole lever.  
The machine will sew another buttonhole in the  
following order and stop automatically when it is  
completed:  
Step 1: Straight stitching in reverse to go back to the  
starting point  
Step-3  
Step-4  
Step 2: Front bartack and left row  
Step 3: Right row  
Step 4: Back bartack and locking stitches at the end  
The machine will stop automatically.  
NOTE:  
A double layer buttonhole can be sewn when the dot  
is blinking.  
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Round end and keyhole buttonholes  
Machine Settings  
q
w
q Stitch pattern: #07 or #08  
w Foot:  
Automatic buttonhole foot R  
The sewing procedure is the same as the square  
buttonhole #06.  
w
q Starting point  
w Bartacking  
q
q
w
Altering the buttonhole width  
Round-end buttonhole  
Press the mode key  
adjustment.  
to activate the stitch width  
Press the plus (+) key to increase the buttonhole  
width.  
Press the minus (–) key to decrease the buttonhole  
width.  
q
w
q Narrower buttonhole  
w Wider buttonhole  
* The width can be altered between 2.5 and 5.5.  
Keyhole buttonhole  
Press the mode key  
adjustment.  
to activate the stitch width  
Press the plus (+) key to increase the buttonhole  
width.  
Press the minus (–) key to decrease the buttonhole  
width.  
w
q
q Narrower buttonhole  
w Wider buttonhole  
* The width can be altered between 5.0 and 7.0.  
* See page 24 for altering the stitch density.  
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Corded buttonhole  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
#06  
w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R  
q
w
To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same  
procedure as for a square buttonhole.  
1 With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook  
the filler cord on the spur on the back of the  
buttonhole foot.  
1
2
2 Bring the ends of cord toward you under the  
buttonhole foot clearing the front end.  
Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on  
the front of the buttonhole foot to hold them tight.  
q Spur  
w
q
w Forks  
e Cord  
3 4  
3 Lower the needle into the garment where the  
buttonhole will start and lower the foot.  
e
4 Lower the buttonhole lever and buttonhole foot.  
Start the machine and sew the buttonhole over the  
filler cord.  
The machine stops automatically when finished.  
NOTES:  
Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness  
of the filler cord used.  
To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to page 23.  
5 Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the  
sewing threads.  
6
5
6 Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it.  
Thread the end of the cord through a darning  
needle and draw it to the wrong side of the fabric  
and cut.  
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Button Sewing  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F  
e Feed dog: Down  
#10  
w
q
e
Unthread the needle thread.  
Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters  
both holes in the button.  
Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle  
by turning the handwheel, so that the needle  
enters into the left hole in the button.  
Align the holes in the button with the slot on the  
foot and lower it to hold the button in place.  
Turn the handwheel to lower the needle into the  
right hole in the button.  
Adjust the stitch width if necessary.  
Rethread the machine and sew about 10 stitches  
at a slow speed (set the speed control slider at ).  
Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric.  
Trim both needle and bobbin threads at the  
beginning.  
Cut both threads leaving 20 cm (8”) tails.  
Pull the bobbin thread to bring the needle thread to  
the wrong side of the fabric then knot the threads.  
After sewing is finished, raise the feed dog.  
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Darning  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
#09  
q
w
w Presser foot: Automatic buttonhole foot R  
Pull the button holder to the rear.  
Place the fabric under the foot.  
Press the up/down needle button twice. Pull the fabric  
from the left to draw both threads under the foot and  
place the fabric back under the foot.  
e
Lower the needle at the starting point then lower the  
foot.  
q Button Holder  
w Starting Point  
q
r
Depress the foot control and the machine will sew a  
darning 2 cm (3/4”) long and stop automatically.  
e Darning length (Maximum: 2 cm)  
w
t
r Darning width (0.7 cm)  
The same sized darning can be sewn when the dot is  
blinking.  
t Blinking dot  
Repeat sewing in a different direction until the  
darning covers the rip or hole.  
To sew a shorter darning  
To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop  
the machine after sewing the required length, then  
press the reverse button.  
u
The required length has been determined.  
Restart the machine and continue sewing until the  
machine stops automatically.  
y Reverse Button  
y
u Required Length  
To adjust the evenness of darning  
The evenness of darning may vary depending on the  
sewing conditions, such as type of fabrics, number of  
layers etc.  
(A): If the left corner is lower than the right side, press  
the minus (–) key to correct it.  
(B)  
(A)  
(B): If the right corner is lower than the left side, press  
the plus (+) key to correct it.  
NOTE:  
The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9  
(default setting is d5).  
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Zipper Sewing  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
#01  
w Presser foot: Zipper foot E  
q
w
CAUTION:  
When sewing with the zipper foot, make sure to use  
pattern "01 (straight stitch with the center needle  
position). Otherwise the needle may hit the foot and  
possibly break.  
Attaching the zipper foot  
(A) Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right-  
hand side to the groove to sew the left side of  
the zipper.  
w
q
(B) Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the left-  
hand side to the groove to sew the right side of  
the zipper.  
(B)  
(A)  
q Pin  
w Groove  
Fabric preparation for zipper sewing  
1
1
Add 1 cm (3/8”) to the zipper size. This is the  
overall opening size.  
q
w
t
y
q Right side of the fabric  
w 1 cm (3/8”)  
e Opening size  
r Zipper size  
e
r
t Slider  
y Zipper teeth  
i
u Zipper tape  
i Wrong side of the fabric  
o End of the opening  
u
o
!
2
Place the right sides of the fabric together and  
sew to the end of the zipper opening. Fasten the  
seam with reverse stitching.  
2
q
Increase the stitch length manually to 5 mm  
(3/16”) and loosen the tension to “1” to sew the  
zipper opening with basting stitches.  
!
! 2 cm (13/16”) seam allowance  
! Basting stitches  
! Reverse stitches  
! End of opening  
!
!
!
! Seam line  
To sew  
q
1
1 Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn under the  
right seam allowance to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8")  
fold. Place the zipper teeth next to the fold and  
pin it in place.  
e
w
r
q Lower fabric  
w End of the zipper opening  
e Zipper teeth  
t
y
r 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8”)  
t Wrong side of the upper fabric  
y Opening size  
u
u Fold  
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2 Set the stitch length back to “2.2” and thread  
tension to "A".  
Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right-  
hand side.  
Sew through the fold and zipper tape guiding the  
zipper teeth along the edge of the foot.  
3 Stop sewing 5 cm (2") before the foot reaches the  
slider on the zipper tape.  
3
Lower the needle slightly into the fabric.  
Raise the foot and open the zipper.  
Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the  
seam.  
i
i
o
Slider  
5 cm (2”)  
o
4 Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat  
with the right side up.  
4
Baste the upper fabric and zipper tape together.  
!
!
Basting  
5 Reattach zipper foot E with the left pin.  
Sew 1 cm (3/8") across the end of the opening with  
reverse stitches. Stitch through the fabric and  
zipper tape.  
5 6  
1 cm (3/8")  
!
End of the opening  
6 Stop sewing about 5 cm (2”) from the top of the  
zipper.  
!
Lower the needle slightly into the fabric, raise the  
foot, remove the basting stitches and open the  
zipper.  
!
!
Basting Stitches  
7 Move the slider behind the presser foot.  
Lower the presser foot and stitch the remainder of  
the seam.  
7
After finishing, remove the basting stitches.  
!
!
Basting stitches  
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Blind Hem  
Machine settings  
q Stitch pattern: #15 or #16  
w Foot: Blind hem foot G (optional item)  
NOTE:  
The blind hem foot is an optional item.  
Starting to sew  
1 On heavy weight fabrics that ravel, the raw edge  
should be overcast first.  
1
Fold the hem leaving a 0.4 – 0.7 cm margin as  
illustrated.  
w
w
q
w
Wrong side of fabric  
0.4~0.7 cm (1/8”~1/4”)  
q
q
2 Place the fabric so the needle just pierces the  
edge of the fold when the needle swings to the left.  
Lower the presser foot.  
2
3
3 There is a sliding guide on the blind hem foot that  
allows you to precisely control where the  
needle pierces the edge of the fabric fold.  
Turn the screw to align the left side of the guide  
on the foot with the fold.  
Sew, guiding the folded edge along the guide  
on the foot.  
e
e
r
t
Guide screw  
Guide  
r
t
Fold edge  
4 Open the fabric after sewing.  
Right side of fabric  
4
y
* If the needle pierces too far left, the stitches will  
show on the right side of the fabric.  
y
NOTE:  
When sewing a blind hem with the zigzag foot, care-  
fully guide the fabric so the needle just pierces the  
edge of the fold.  
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DECORATIVE STITCHES  
Knit Stitch  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A  
#13  
q
w
This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as  
synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the  
greatest amount of elasticity and strength.  
Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam  
allowance. After sewing, trim off the seam allowance  
close to the stitches.  
Shell Tucking  
Machine Settings  
e
w
q
q Pattern:  
#17  
w Presser foot:  
Satin stitch foot F  
e Thread tension: 6–8  
Increase the needle thread tension to “6-8”.  
Fold and stitch on the bias.  
Place the folded edge of the fabric along the slit of  
the foot so that the right swing of the needle falls off  
the edge of the fabric to form tucks.  
After sewing, open the fabric and iron tucks to one  
side.  
Satin Stitch  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F  
#22 to #27  
q
w
For better sewing results, interfacing should be used on  
the wrong side of fabric on stretch or  
elastic fabrics.  
Press auto-lock button while sewing the last pattern, and  
machine will stop automatically after the last pattern is  
finished.  
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Applique Sewing  
Machine Settings  
q
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F  
#28 to #31  
w
Place the applique on the fabric and baste it in  
place. Sew, guiding the edge of the applique along  
the slit on the foot, so that the needle falls off the  
edge of the applique when it swings to the right.  
NOTE:  
When changing the sewing direction at a corner or  
curve, lower the needle into the applique at the left  
swing and turn the fabric to a new direction.  
Scallop Stitch  
Machine Settings  
q
w
q Pattern:  
#33  
w Presser foot: Zigzag foot A  
Starting to sew  
Sew the stitches approximately 3/8” (1 cm) inside  
of the edge of fabric.  
Trim the outside of the stitches as shown.  
* Make sure you don’t cut the thread.  
Patchwork  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F  
#34 or #38  
q
w
Sew the seam with straight stitch and press seam  
allowance to open. Sew pattern #34 or #38 on the  
right side of garment centering over the seam line.  
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Smocking  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
#36 or #43 to #45  
q
w
w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F  
Smocking is a delicate, decorative treatment on  
children’s clothes or women’s blouses.  
Choose a soft, lightweight fabric such as batiste,  
gingham or challis. Cut the fabric three times the  
projected width. Set the stitch length at 4.0 and sew  
straight lines 3/8”(1cm) apart across the area to be  
smocked. A looser needle thread tension will make  
gathering easier.  
Knot the threads along one edge. From the other  
end, pull the bobbin threads to distribute the gathers  
evenly. Secure the threads at the other end.  
Sew the smocking stitches between the straight  
seams.  
Remove the straight stitches by pulling them out.  
Fagoting  
q
w
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
#41 or #42  
w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F  
Use this stitch to join two pieces of fabric to create an  
open work appearance and add design interest.  
Fold under each fabric edge 5/8” (1.5 cm) and press.  
Pin the two edges to paper or tear away backing 1/8”  
apart.  
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric so the needle catches  
the folded edge on each side.  
After finishing the sewing, take off the paper.  
Cross Stitch  
q
w
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
#49  
w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F  
You can make cross stitch designs with this pattern,  
in half the time it would take if embroidered by hand.  
To alter the size of cross stitch pattern, activate  
stitch adjustment mode and press the plus (+) or  
minus (–) key.  
* If you press the auto lock button before sewing, the  
machine will sew one unit of the cross stitch and  
stop automatically.  
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Pattern Combination  
Machine Settings  
q Pattern:  
w Presser foot: Satin stitch foot F  
#27 and #47 (example)  
q
w
To combine 2 units of pattern #27 and one unit of  
pattern #47:  
1
1 Sew pattern #27 and press the auto-lock button  
while sewing the second unit.  
The machine will stop automatically when the  
second unit is completed.  
2
q Auto-lock button  
3
q
2 Select pattern #47. Press the auto-lock button and  
start sewing.  
3 Machine will sew one unit of pattern #47 and stop  
automatically.  
4 Repeat steps above.  
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Correcting Distorted Stretch Patterns  
The sewing results of the stretch patterns may vary  
depending upon the sewing conditions, such as  
sewing speed, type of the fabric, number of layers  
etc.  
Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that  
you wish to use.  
If stretch stitch patterns are distorted, correct it with  
the feed balancing dial.  
q Feed balancing dial  
w Neutral position  
e Setting mark  
q
w
e
Example: Pattern #34  
(A)  
(B)  
(A): If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed  
balancing dial in the direction of “+”.  
(B): If the pattern is drawn out, turn the feed  
balancing dial in the direction of “—”.  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Replacing the Light Bulb  
t
WARNING:  
Turn the power off before replacing the light  
bulb.  
The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled  
down before touching it.  
r
e
To remove:  
Remove the cap and setscrew.  
Unhook the hook from the rear cover and remove the  
t
faceplate.  
q Cap  
u
w Setscrew  
e Rear cover  
r Hook  
w
t Face plate  
Pull out the light bulb from the lamp socket.  
y Light bulb  
u Lamp socket  
q
y
To replace:  
Insert the bulb into the opening of the socket.  
Attach the face plate inserting the ribs and hook into  
the rear cover. Secure the face plate with the  
setscrew, and attach the cap.  
NOTE:  
Replace the bulb with the same type rated 12V, 5W  
(part number 000026002).  
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Cleaning the Hook Race  
WARNING:  
Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine  
before cleaning.  
e
1
2
3
NOTE:  
q
Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than  
what is explained in this section.  
w
1 Remove the setscrew on the needle plate with a  
screwdriver. Remove the needle plate.  
q Screwdriver  
w Setscrew  
e Needle plate  
2 Take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder and  
r
remove it.  
r Bobbin holder  
3 Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush.  
t
t Lint brush  
r
4 Clean the feed dog and hook race with the lint brush.  
4
5
y Feed dog  
u Hook race  
u
y
5 Clean the hook race with a soft dry cloth.  
(You may also use a vacuum cleaner.)  
Inserting the bobbin holder  
1
3
e
1 Insert the bobbin holder.  
2 The knob of the bobbin holder should fit next to the  
stopper in the hook race.  
q Knob  
w Stopper  
w
2
3 Reattach the needle plate, aligning the needle plate  
guide pins with the guide holes in the needle plate  
and tighten the setscrew.  
e Guide pins  
r Guide holes  
q
NOTE:  
r
After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and  
presser foot are attached.  
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Problems and Warning Signals  
If a buzzer sounds and the indicator shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below.  
Problem  
Warning signal  
Try this  
The power is turned on with the foot control not  
being connected.  
Connect the foot control and restart  
the machine.  
The foot control is disconnected while sewing.  
The machine is re-started too soon after it  
has halted due to the overload.  
Wait for at least 15 seconds to restart.  
If threads are jamming, remove  
jammed threads.  
Selecting a pattern after buttonhole is completed Raise the buttonhole lever and re-  
with the buttonhole lever still lowered.  
select the pattern.  
The bobbin winder spindle is shifted to the right  
for bobbin winding.  
Return the bobbin winder spindle  
to the left.  
Contact the service center or the  
store from where the machine was  
purchased.  
The machine is malfunctioning due to a  
problem in the electronic components.  
Audible signal  
Pip  
The buzzer sounds when:  
Normal operation  
Invalid operation  
Pip-pip-pip  
Pip-pip-peep  
Peep  
Buttonhole sewing completed  
Malfunction  
It is not abnormal that a faint humming sound is coming out from the internal motors.  
The pattern selection key area may become warm when the machine has been used for hours.  
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Troubleshooting  
Reference  
Page 12  
Page 8  
Page 9  
Page 9  
Cause  
Condition  
1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.  
2. The needle thread tension is too tight.  
3. The needle is bent or blunt.  
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted.  
5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set  
properly under (drawn to the rear of) the presser foot  
when sewing is starting.  
The needle thread  
breaks.  
Page 14  
6. The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is  
finished.  
7. The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle.  
Page 14  
Page 9  
1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the  
bobbin holder.  
The bobbin thread  
breaks.  
Page 11  
2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.  
3. The bobbin is damaged and doesn’t turn smoothly.  
4. The thread is wound loosely on the bobbin.  
Page 37  
Replace the bobbin  
Re-wind the bobbin.  
Page 9  
Page 9  
1. Needle is incorrectly inserted.  
2. The needle is bent or blunt.  
The needle breaks.  
Page 9  
Use proper foot.  
3. The needle clamp screw is too loose.  
4. A proper foot is not used.  
5. The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is  
finished.  
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn.  
Page 14  
Page 9  
1. The needle thread tension is too loose.  
2. The needle size is not suitable for the thread.  
Page 8  
Page 9  
The needle thread  
loops.  
1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.  
2. The needle is bent or blunt.  
Page 9  
Page 9  
Skipped stitches  
3. The needle and/or thread are not suitable for the  
fabric being sewn.  
Page 9  
4. A blue needle is not being used for sewing stretch,  
very fine fabrics and synthetics.  
Page 9  
5. The needle thread is not threaded properly.  
6. A poor quality needle is used.  
Page 12  
Replace the needle  
Page 8  
Page 12  
Page 9  
Make stitch shorter  
1. The needle thread tension is too tight.  
2. The needle thread is not threaded properly.  
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.  
4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric.  
* Use a stabilizer for very fine fabrics.  
Seam puckering  
Page 37  
Make stitch longer  
Page 7  
1. The feed dog is packed with lint.  
2. The stitches are too fine.  
3. The feed dog was not raised after being lowered.  
The cloth is not fed  
smoothly.  
1. The machine is not plugged in.  
2. Thread is caught in the hook race.  
3. The bobbin winder spindle is still in the winding position.  
Page 4  
Page 37  
Page 10  
The machine does not  
work.  
1. The stitch is not balanced.  
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Patterns are distorted.  
1. The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being  
sewn.  
2. Interfacing is not being used with stretch fabrics.  
The buttonhole is not  
sewn well.  
Page 24  
Page 21  
1. The feed dog is packed with lint.  
2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.  
Page 37  
Page 37  
Noisy operation  
Due to heat from the internal electronic components, the indicator and function keys will be warm.  
However, it does not affect the machine’s normal operation.  
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