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Brother CX155LA Use and Care Manual

1. 2 5 3 3 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 5 3 3 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 Z Z 2 5 3 3 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 Z 1 4 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 Z 2 5 3 3 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 Z Z 1 6 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 Z 2 0 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 5 3 3 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 5 3 3 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 Z 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Stitch Name Decorative stitch Select a stitch width of 5 0 m mm as 00 as ar eee ove o0 e TIENNE 2 l lt Presser Foot Pattern No 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches za w UI wm wn D N D Ea aD wn Ea wu a N 87 N wn a Ww a a op a a w un N sonde a D gt a Co te ui wu a un wn wn gt a a gt w De U1 3 model 50 stitches model GEJ N t Ww Ne EE un o 40 stitches model Ww For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc Ford For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc 3 16 inch or less Application lecoration etc
2. Optional accessories The following are available as optional accessories to be purchased separately Depending on the model you purchased the following accessory may be included with your machine Part Code Part Code Per Name Americas Others Part Name Americas Others FO33N sa FO16N XC2214 052 Quilting guide SA132 xC2215 052 FOOSN Eyelet punch XZ5051 001 XC1948 052 FOO1N XC1944 052 Walking foot SA140 Quilting foot SA129 1 4 inch quilting foot SA125 Accessory compartment The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment Open the compartment as shown in the figure below Flat bed attachment Storage compartment AM gt NS Note Store the accessories in the compartment when they are not used KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in this operation manual may differ from the actual machine The main parts Bobbin winder page 17 This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread Upper tension control dial page 43 This controls the tension of the upper thread Bobbin winding thread guide and pre tension disc page 19 Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pre tension disc when winding the bobbin thread Thread take up lever page 27 Thread cutter page 42 Pass the threads through the thre
3. Selected pattern No The position of the selected pattern No The total number of entered characters O Attach the presser foot indicated on the LCD OFF 0 HJ oi The presser foot to use e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 36 If you would like to only sew this single character start sewing If you would like to sew a sequence of characters see the following procedure e For details on sewing characters refer to Sewing the character stitches page 78 E Combining characters You can easily sew names messages etc by combining the character stitches Up to 35 characters can be combined Example Selecting stitches COME No 03 No 15 No 13 No 05 Follow steps through in Selecting a character page 75 to select the first character C No 03 i Press 8 stitch selection keys to select the next character O No 15 76 Press the side of stitch width adjustment key to enter the selected character Stitch width adjustment key Repeat steps and to add M No 13 and E No 05 Memo To enter a space select _ No 30 When you have finished combining characters check the entered characters and their order e For details on checking characters refer to Checki
4. EIET 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Overcasting and attaching appliqu s A N UT N oO N UT pS N jo wn lt o w Overcasting on medium weight or stretch fabrics attaching elastic darning etc 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 3 5 1 8 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Overcasting on thin or medium weight fabrics 5 0 3 16 2 5 5 0 3 32 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Overcasting on thick fabrics o N EE e e 2 5 3 32 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 16 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Overcasting on stretch fabrics lt Le w 2 5 3 32 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 16 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Overcasting on thick or stretch fabrics lt Le w Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Stitching 81 APPENDIX Pattern No Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application Stitching Auto Auto Manual Manual Twin Needle Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 Blind hem stitching on 0 0 medium weight fabrics BE Bl
5. After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break If the stitches are bunched together increase the stitch length Continuing to sew with the stitches bunched together may result in the needle bending or breaking While holding the end of the thread and the Starting to sew fabric with your left hand turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise with your Raise the needle by turning the handwheel right hand to lower the needle to the starting toward you counterclockwise so that the mark point of the stitching on the wheel points up With models equipped with needle position button raise the needle by pressing 1 once or twice a 3 en b TER 8 O Lower the presser foot lever Mark Needle position button ce 2 Raise the presser foot lever J ie Presser foot lever 5 o On models equipped with a sewing speed controller slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed Refer to Sewing speed controller for models equipped with the start stop button Place the fabric under the presser foot pass page 15 the thread under the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of th
6. gt The feed dogs are lowered Attach presser foot M Button fitting foot M Place a button between the presser foot and the fabric e When attaching four hole buttons first sew the two holes closest to you Then slide the button so that the needle goes into the two holes toward the rear of the sewing machine and then sew them in the same way gt O Select a stitch am With models not provided with stitch 4 select stitch 5 Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as the distance between the holes in the button Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by pressing the stitch length adjustment key 57 UTILITY STITCHES Turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise to check that the needle correctly goes into the two holes of the button Adjust the stitch width to the distance between the button holes CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch the button otherwise the needle may bend or break Start sewing e After sewing for about 10 seconds at low speed press f3 reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reinforcement stitches Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it with the bobbin thread Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching gt When
7. lecoration etc Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Stitch Length mm inch Auto Manual 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 1 6 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 5 3 3 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 0 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 0 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 1 6 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 0 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 0 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 5 3 3 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 4 1 64 0 16 0 16 Z Z Oo Z Z zZ Z Z Z Z Z Z i Z Z Z lt D u lt D BR Z Z Z Z Z z Z Z z z Z i Z Z e Z Z Z Z Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Stitching fas m 5 85 APPENDIX Pattern No Stitch Width Stitch Length
8. mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application Stitching Auto Auto Manual Manual Twin Needle Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i 5 HHR i i Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches 80 stitches 70 stitches 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model 7 0 1 4 0 4 1 64 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 4 1 64 1 16 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Z 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 an 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Z 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Z 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Z 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Z 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Ww Ww WwW I UT 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 N 92 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less a N Z 86 Stitch Name Cross stitches Presser Foot 100 stitches wo w 90 stitches model 80 stitches Pattern No 70 stitches 60 stitches Mirror image stitches Stitch Name Stretch stitch Overcasting stitch Appliqu stitcl Satin scallop
9. rnrrorrrnrrr sewing machine needles p srssssiisessssesiresesersosiressenesosarse 31 sewing speed controller 9 15 sewing the character stitches 78 sleeve hol S sissies aues identiteten 68 SIMOCKING ss sister Easa NSE SEEN a 72 3 0010 CAP ER 6 11 17 26 SPOOVPIN eske ukedag nar fane 11 17 25 start stop DULON GS sc siccsscsseccotsetsscsoasessseenessessessontenssneets 9 41 StitGh l npthi ses 40 stitch selection Keyssnsinianess 10 76 Stiteh SCttIN BS 2 si2cdesncwvecscepvanccvssenaveccanecesnceuseueees ceabuccaveass 81 APPENDIX Stiteh width uns ssedssserbnedsarovksid arne 40 straight stitch 49 stretch fabridsuassr usant entire 46 T thick Tali OS israel tiens 44 thin fabrics 46 thread cutter 42 thread tension 43 trial sewing triple stretch stitch troUDleSHOQEING weiesccesdeassdiesccscsscesstevaterevces bangers dearesseus 94 TWIN NCCC Ge seco asssiedelsess rh a A 33 34 U upper tension control dial 8 43 98 upper threading exces issues 25 utility stitch indicator 10 39 utility Stitch Keys sun 10 39 77 W Walking 100 amanuensis 65 WING needle issues 74 Z ZIBZAP Stites csvcccscswiesccassaresccsstseeeenbegestweasnneseasss zipper foot Zipper insertion 112 Please visit us at http solutions brother com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions F
10. Attaching appliqu s and binding Attaching appliqu s and binding Quilting background stitching stippling For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decoration etc For decora ion etc For decora ion etc For decoration etc For decoration etc Auto Manual 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 5 1 16 0 5 3 5 1 32 1 8 1 5 1 16 0 5 3 5 1 32 1 8 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 3 0 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Stitch Length mm inch Stitching Auto Manual Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 DE Walking Foot 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 Z 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 6 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i e 1 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Z zZ 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Z Z 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 zZ Z
11. Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Presser Foot 100 stitches 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Basic stitching sewing 23 PAn gathers or pintucks etc 1 64 3 16 Attaching zippers basic 3 5 1 8 2 5 3 32 J 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 stitching and sewing 0 0 7 0 0 2 5 0 gathers or pintucks etc 0 1 4 1 64 3 16 e Attaching sleeves sew 2 5 3 32 Triple ing inseams sewing y stretch stitch J 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 streteh fabrics and deco 1 5 4 0 rative stitching 1 16 3 16 Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less Do not use reverse stitching CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing 6 When sewing is finished cut the thread Basic stitching e For details refer to Starting to sew Baste or pin together the fabric pieces page 41 2 Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch M Changing the needle position e For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Lower the needle into the fabric at the beginning of the stitching O Start sewing e For details refer to Starting to sew page 41 e For details o
12. attaching stitch Attaching elastic to stretch fabrics N Z 4 0 3 16 3 0 1 8 Decorative sti 0 0 7 0 2 0 4 0 0 1 4 1 16 3 16 N N N Ke F 4 0 3 16 2 5 3 32 Decorative sti 0 0 7 0 1 0 4 0 0 1 4 1 16 3 16 N Ww w N N o N Nm N k Ww N 5 5 7 32 1 6 1 16 Decorative sti 0 0 7 0 1 0 4 0 0 1 4 1 16 3 16 N EN N to ho ho w N gt N N x Ww N a e kon N k Decorative 5 0 3 16 1 0 1 16 1 5 7 0 0 2 4 0 1 64 1 4 1 64 3 16 Decorative stitching and elastic attaching N Z Lace sewing decorative 3 5 1 8 2 5 3 32 hemming heirloom 1 5 7 0 1 6 4 0 stitching etc 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 a N P N N N N N an Sz N wn gt w N 6 0 15 64 3 0 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 5 4 0 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 Decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc N N N N N A N N gt Co y m 3 16 inc 3 Select a stitch width of 5 82 Pattern No Stitch Name Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches N N UT Decorative stitch N N N N Buttonhole stitch Bar tack stitch Piecing straight stitch Auto Reinf Automatic Reinforcement N N a UT N es w N Application 40 stitches m
13. 40 Ang ED o LCD liquid crystal display The number of the selected stitch the presser foot type to be used the stitch length mm and the stitch width mm are displayed here Stitch selection keys Press the stitch selection keys and then select the number for the stitch that you wish to use For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Stitch length adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch length Press the side to reduce the stitch length press the side to increase the stitch length Stitch width adjustment key Press this key to adjust the stitch width Press the side to reduce the stitch width press the side to increase the stitch width E Keys and indicators provided on some models lt For models equipped with 1 font type of character stitches gt 0 Utility stitch key Press this key to sew utility stitches For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is pressed Character stitch key Press this key to sew character stitches For details refer to SEWING CHARACTERS for models equipped with character stitches page 75 Character stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the character stitch key is pressed 10 lt For models equipped with 2 font typ
14. Auto Manual Twin Needle 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 ox oO ZR 2 5 3 3 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 lt o n 1 2 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 5 3 3 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 1 2 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 5 3 3 0 2 4 0 64 3 1 6 1 1 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 1 0 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 5 3 3 1 6 4 0 1 16 3 16 3 0 1 8 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 6 6 6 3 5 1 8 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 4 0 3 16 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 Oo 6 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 e u 6 Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Stitching zZ Z Z Z Reinf Reinf Z Z EN Z Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No mm inch mm inh Stitch Name Application Stitching Auto Auto Manual Manual Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 50 stitches 40 stitches Decorative hemming on 5 0 3 16 2 0 1 16 thin medium weight and 1570 1540 A PC Decorative stitching 6 0 15 64 1 6 1 16 smocking stitching heir 1 5 7 0 1 0 4 0 loom stitching etc 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 Decorative stitch w N e Decorative stitching 5 0 3 16 1 6 1 16 smocking stitching heir 1 5 7 0 1 0 4 0 loom stitching etc 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 16 w Ww Ww w CAUTION Be sure to turn of
15. Do not subject the cord to heat These things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock If the cord or plug is damaged take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time Otherwise a fire may result 13 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply Insert the plug into a wall outlet Main power switch Jack socket connector 2 Set the main power switch to I A The sewing light comes on when the machine is turned on Memo When the machine is turned on the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move this is not a malfunction To turn off the machine set the main power switch to O gt The sewing light goes off when the machine is turned off ANS Note f a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is being operated turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power supply cord When restarting the sewing machine follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the machine For U S A only This appliance has 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 the plug 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 t
16. If the screw is loose the needle may strike the presser foot and cause injury Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front of the machine to check that the needle does not strike the presser foot If the needle strikes the presser foot injury may result oa p O Select stitch or p ip a Place one hand on each side of the presser foot and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing Mz NS Note When sewing with the walking foot sew a speed between slow and medium at 65 UTILITY STITCHES E Using the optional quilting guide Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that are equally spaced nn Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder O Walking foot Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that the guide aligns with the seam that has already been sewn 66 Free motion quilting With free motion quilting the feed dogs can be lowered using the feed dog position lever so that the fabric can be moved freely in any direction The optional quilting foot is needed for free motion quilting NS Note Models equipped with a needle threader Thread the needle manually when using the quilting foot or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the needle threader Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder e For details refer to Removing the presser foot
17. Z Reverse Rev Stitching Reinforcement e Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Stitching e Oo Z 87 APPENDIX Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application Stitching Auto Auto Manual Manual Twin Needle Le v PA wn v gt a 130 stitches model Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf 120 stitches model 110 stitches model 1 6 1 16 Decorative stitching 0 7 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 Lace sewing decorative 3 5 1 8 2 5 3 3 hemming heirloom 1 5 7 0 1 6 4 0 stitching etc 1 16 1 4 1 16 3 o N o For decoration etc Z For decoration etc 2 5 3 3 For decoration etc 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 o 2 0 1 16 For decoration etc 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 oO UT w N N wn gt w N 2 5 3 3 For decoration etc 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 0 1 16 For decoration etc 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Decorative stitch 2 0 1 16 For decoration etc 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 R 1 6 1 16 For decoration etc 0 7 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 2 0 1 16 For decoration etc 0 7 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 a AR 2 0 1 16 For decoration etc 0 7 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 N N Z For decoration etc 2 0 1 16 For decoration etc 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 For decoration etc a a S
18. Zigzag stitch Zigzag stitch for quilting Appliqu stitc Appliqu stitcl for quilting Piecing straight stitch Joining stitch Hand look quilting Quilting stippling Presser Foot 100 stitches mode 90 stitches mode 80 stitches R D gt N ea w N N A A R Oo N a w N a A u1 ES w w w A e an UT e N a EN EN N D EN gt A P A N Do not use reverse stitching CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if mode 70 stitches Pattern No N an EN o model 60 stitches N N W 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Application Overcasting and attach ing appliqu s Appliqu quilting free motion quilting satin stitching Appliqu stitching Attaching appliqu s and binding Attaching appliqu s and binding Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5mm from the right edge of the presser foot Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5mm from the left edge of the presser foot Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Patchwork stitching dec orative stitching and sew ing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics such as with tricot Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Straight stitch quilting that looks hand sewn Quilting background stitching stipp
19. for making adjustments The stitch adjustment level Widens the stitches Narrows the stitches O If the pattern is bunched B Press the side of Eg stitch length adjustment key to widen the stitch cB J EITD O If the pattern is overstretched The stitch 0 has a gap C Press the side of stitch length adjustment key to narrow the stitch Memo The stitch adjustment level can be set between 9 and 9 The setting is saved in memory even if you turn off the machine 79 UTILITY STITCHES 6 Sew the characters 034 again gt Memo You can sew when you are in the stitch adjustment mode If the stitch pattern still comes out poorly adjust the stitch again Adjust the stitch until the stitch pattern comes out correctly After you have finished adjusting the pattern press the stitch category selection key three times Ji gt The display returns to the normal character stitching mode 1 Li 3 Leu Lun 2 APPENDIX STITCH SETTINGS Applications stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility and mirror image stitches in the following table CAUTION When using the twin needle select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Whe
20. stitch Presser Foot 130 stitches Pattern No model 120 stitches model 110 stitches model 50 stitches Application 40 stitches For decoration etc ecora ecora ecora ecora ecora Application Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching Overcasting on stretch fabrics Overcasting on thick or stretch fabrics iqu stitching tuck stitching op stitching Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less ion etc ion etc ion etc ion etc ion etc ecoration etc Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 6 0 15 64 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 3 5 1 8 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 Stitch Length mm inch Auto Manual 1 4 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 1 4 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 1 4 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 1 4 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 1 4 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 Z Z Z Z Z i Z Z Z Z Z Z Stitch Length mm inch Auto Manual 2 5 3 3 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 2 5 3 32 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 Twin Needle lt o w Z 3 Z
21. T E Changing the sewing direction Sewing CUIVES Sewing thick fabrics ee Sewing hook and loop fastener Sewing thin fabrics a Sewing stretch fabrics sats we cane Stitching cylindrical PIECES uvaner aikaa ara EVEA EA AE VEA EATI AYANARA stadie 3 UTILITY STITCHES sanset OVERCASTING STITCHES srornnnovneennnvnnnnnnnnsnnnnnsnnnensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnvnnnnssnnnnnnnnenenns 47 USING zigzag O08 NE ote es entente transe 47 Using overcasting foot wuccissiiccccessicsccesescesecevssensesetoessvicenscsensstevaceabecesecersateasacesuesnsetaasotestiassteasoteasecsseusesatvecetoases 48 BASIC STITCHING 2e ne Nan it du el scesacdsddaeuseatucayoaestes 49 Basic Stitching ascessccssccesscesesvecaccusccseaveuvatssavecssccsssteccasesudsavicascesnatnavacssvectsedexseindeavasctevseusseusatensayeasec oatsvserseceveatey 49 BLIND HEM STITCHING 35e scuceetsdessteeccdecencepvaveereoassudsesveadeca sotceceesdssuceeustdsesassed 50 BUTTONH OLE SEWING suksessene 53 Button SOWING sesciscccdscceieccseszesccssnexonesuvansatsecssccvsctassewasttessnecdbesnaveyserouceceeceyscdsvecusstevsatsascevatevsatedsec oaterseuvecetoates 57 ZIPPER INSERTION Leed 59 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE serovenvnnvvvennvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnsenvvssnnnnnnnnnnnnvener 61 Stretch stitehingusavaaar a T et aan eee Avis 61 Elastic attaching crisma iaer NEVTELEN CaCa EESE NE KANSANA LIE
22. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation making periodic oiling unnecessary If problems occur such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise immediately stop using the machine and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center Precautions on storing the machine Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below otherwise damage to the machine may result for example rust caused by condensation Exposed to extremely high temperatures Exposed to extremely low temperatures Exposed to extreme temperature changes Exposed to high humidity or steam Near a flame heater or air conditioner Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments NS Note In order to extend the life of this machine periodically turn it on and use it Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce its efficiency Cleaning the machine surface If the surface of the machine is dirty lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent squeeze it out firmly and then wipe the surface of the machine After cleaning it once with a wet cloth wipe it again with a dry cloth CAUTION Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur Cleaning the race Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the ra
23. UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use the overcasting stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation They are also useful for sewing stretch materials Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application Stitching Auto Auto Manual Manual Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model 3 5 1 8 1 4 1 16 Overcasting and attach COO ooa Zigzag stitch ing appliqu s rs aoto 5 5 Overcasting on medium 5 0 3 16 1 0 1 16 3 point zig weight or stretch fab 57 0 0 2 4 0 t A 1 zag stite dem aching elastic aA6 1 4 1 64 3 lt m w Overcasting on thin or 3 5 1 8 i i i 2 5 5 0 medium weight fabrics 3 32 3 16 Overcasting on thick 5 0 3 16 fabrics EIER Zz Zz Zz Z lt wy 2 5 5 0 Overcasting 3 32 3 16 stitc Overcasting on stretch 5 0 3 16 2 5 3 3 fabrics ee lt m w Z 0 5 4 0 1 32 3 gt 5 0 3 16 2 5 3 3 Overcasting on thick or 00 70 05 40 stretch fabrics 0 1 4 1 32 3 Do not use reverse stitching Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwis
24. appropriate for the type of fabric Refer to Needle types and their uses page 31 104 Symptom 4 The fabric is not fed E Cause The thread has become clogged as the stitch is too fine E Remedy Lengthen the stitch length e Refer to Adjusting the stitch length and width page 40 List of symptoms E Before sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference Raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you You have not moved the needle counterclockwise so that the mark eo holder to its highest position on the wheel points up or by pressing pages needle position button once or threader lever twice The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 32 ee The machine is not turned on Turn on the machine AR tare in nn the Correctly pass the thread through the age 19 8 5 bobbin winding thread guide pag correctly Bobbin thread Bobbin spins slowly for models Move the sewing speed controller to does not wind equipped with the sewing speed the right so that the speed will be page 21 neatly on the bob controller fast in Tehea at Wes pulled out was Wind the thread that was pulled off pot wound Onte ne Pepe Cone ty round the bobbin five or six times age 20 For models equipped with the fast pag bobbin winding system clockwise Raise the needle either by turning the The thread does handwheel toward you fak soph iva You have not moved the
25. bobbin winder seat with built in cutter gt The thread is cut to a suitable length Be sure to cut the thread as described If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out Slide the sewing speed controller to the right to set the speed to fast for models equipped with the sewing speed controller gt O 1G Sewing speed controller Turn on the sewing machine Press the foot controller or press 1 start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to start Note If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller connect the foot controller before turning on the machine When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start sewing only for models equipped with the start stop button When the bobbin begins spinning slowly take your foot off the foot controller or press t start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and then remove the bobbin from the shaft Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position for models equipped with the sewing speed controller CAUTION Not winding the bobbin
26. feed at the beginning of stitching The fabric may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level as CA U T I O N shown below In this case use the presser foot locking pin black button on the left side of zigzag foot J so that the presser foot remains level while sewing allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly If fabric more than 6 mm 15 64 inch thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force the needle may bend or break Sewing hook and loop fastener gt CAUTION Use only the ungummed hook and loop fastener which is for sewing If the glue is attached to the needle or the bobbin hook race it may cause malfunction If the hook and loop fastener is sewn with the thin needle 65 9 75 11 the needle may bend or break Sewing direction Raise the presser foot lever Align the beginning of stitching and then position the fabric While holding zigzag foot J level hold the presser foot locking pin black button on the left side pressed in and lower the presser Ms foot lever NS Note Before start sewing baste together the fabric and the hook and loop fastener Make sure that the needle passes through the hook and loop fastener by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook and loop fastener before sewing And then sew the edge of the hook and loop fastener at a slow speed If the needle does not pass through the ho
27. foot controller is the foot controller is connected To connected for models equipped use the start stop button disconnect with the start stop button the foot controller Press the foot controller or the start stop button Thread is tangled below the needle Lift up the fabric and cut the threads plate below it and clean the race The spool or spool cap is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool age 26 installed cap pag The upper thread was not threaded i correctly Correct the upper threading page 25 The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 32 Use the disc shaped driver t The needle clamp screw is loose firmly Gghien the screw FETE page 33 The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 32 You have not used the right FES Choose a thread and needle that are en of fabric thread and appropriate for the type of fabric page 31 The presser foot you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that for the type of stitch that you want to you want to sew sew The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension You are pulling the fabric too much Lightly guide the fabric Replace the needle plate Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched Replace the presser foot Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized servic
28. hem against the guide of the presser foot and 4 Fold back the fabric inside along the basting then lower the presser foot lever lt Seen from the side gt Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem 5 mm 3 16 inch Basting Basting point lt Thick fabric gt T Wrong side of fabric lt Normal fabric gt Fold of hem lt Seen from the side gt Ch Unfold the edge of fabric and position the Adjust the stitch width until the needle fabric with the wrong side facing up slightly catches the fold of the hem Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem Basting point Basting lt Thick fabric gt Needle drop point When you change the needle drop point raise the needle and then change the stitch width Stitch width Em lt lt Normal fabric gt lt Seen from the side gt 6 Attach blind hem foot R Q Select a stitch oO Remove the flat bed attachment and make free arm sewing possible e For details on free arm sewing refer to Stitching cylindrical pieces page 46 Thick fabric Normal fabric 51 UTILITY STITCHES M If the needle catches too much of the hem fold If the needle catches too much of the hem fold adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the side of the stitch wi
29. holder page 37 Align the quilting foot with the lower left side of the presser bar The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw Pin on quilting foot Presser foot holder screw Needle clamp screw Hold the quilting foot in place with your right hand and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the disc shaped screwdriver in your left hand Presser foot holder screw Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the disc shaped screwdriver otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot causing it to bend or break Slide the feed dog position lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to TX to the right as seen from the front of the machine O Feed dog position lever as seen from the rear of the machine x 0 j r 0 gt The feed dogs are lowered Turn on the sewing machine and then select a stitch Use both hands to hold the fabric taut then move the fabric to follow the pattern Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing Pattern After sewing is finished slide the feed dog position lever to A4 to the left as seen from the front of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs e Normally the feed dog position lever is positioned at de 67 UTILITY STITCHES REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Reinforce points that will be subject to strain such as sleev
30. is stopped For details on setting the machine so that the needles stay up when sewing is stopped refer to Changing the needle stop position page 15 E Sewing reinforcement stitches When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag stitches that are secured with reverse stitching pressing fN reverse reinforcement stitch button sews reinforcement stitches 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other Reverse stitching Reinforcement stitching Memo Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected For details refer to STITCH SETTINGS page 81 Thread tension The thread tension will affect the quality of your stitches You may need to adjust it when you change fabric or thread Memo We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew M Correct tension Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric Wrong side Surface Upper thread Lower thread E Upper tension is too tight Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric 7 Note f the bobbin thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too tight In this case refer to Lower threading page 22 and rethread the bobbin thread Wrong side Surface Upper thread Lower thread Loops appear on surface of fabric Solution R
31. its original position gt Memo If the fabric does not feed for example because it is too thick increase the stitch length For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 69 UTILITY STITCHES DECORATIVE STITCHING Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Stitch Name Fagoting stitch Joining stitch sr a N e a UT Smocking stitch En Satin scallop stitch Nm Decorative stitch Select a stitch 70 28885 UV 00000 tk mm RK Pattern No Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Ne N N gt wn wn N N aD an Ww Ww N N Ww N N Nm e w N Sz N N N Ww N w N Ww N N N N o N R N a N R N N N N UT N Sz N v N N N N N N N N an N op N W N Ww N Ww N N N N N N N N N S N N Ww N N Ne a N a wn Koj Ww N UT N N oO Kej a N w w N N N N N N an UT N N an U1 EN wo Ne amp w N ez N N Le w N ea gt N N N width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less 3 Application Fagoting smocking and decorative stitching Fagoting smocking and decorative
32. needle counterclockwise so that the mark saeco dle For models holder to its highest position on the wheel points up or by pressing pag equipped with the needle position button once or le threader twice The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle page 32 The needle has not been raised to the us position For MN Press the needle position button page 25 models equipped with the needle threader lever While winding the bobbin the bobbin thread was You have not wound the bobbin Met ramovi ine Mead wound wound below the thread properly below the bobbin winder seat wind page 17 bobbin winder the bobbin correctly seat 105 APPENDIX E While sewing Symptom The sewing machine does not work Fabric bein sewn with the machine cannot be removed The needle breaks 106 Possible cause How to put it right Reference The machine is not plugged in Plug the machine in page 14 The main power switch is turned off Turn on the main power switch page 14 The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to the age 20 21 the right left Peer EM us pe Use the foot controller properly The foot controller or the Ge button was not pressed for models equipped with the start stop button The presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever page 41 The start stop button was pressed Do not use the start stop button when even though the
33. needle plate cover Symptom 1 e Refer to Cleaning the race page 91 The machine rattles and then stops 4 i Set the bobbin in the bobbin case just after sewing is started e Refer to Cleaning the race page 91 E Cause e The upper thread is not threaded correctly If the needle is bent replace it with a new e The thread take up lever is not threaded one e Refer to Replacing the needle page 32 When the machine stops just after sewing is started the upper thread may not be threaded Turn on the machine and then press the correctly needle position button to raise the needle Me e Refer to Upper threading page 25 NS Note If the needle is not raised the upper thread Thread the machine correctly cannot be threaded correctly Be sure to e For details on threading the machine refer to press the needle position button to raise the Upper threading page 25 needle before threading the upper thread E Remedy Symptom 2 p Thread the upper thread again correctly by The upper thread is tangled for following the procedure below example in the race or fabric is 9 Turn off the machine caught in the machine E Cause If the thread is tangled remove the tangled Thread is tangled below the needle plate thread e Refer to Cleaning the race page 91 and E Remedy l Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric Remove the fabric and reset the thread and page 95 bobbin by following th
34. pin or the machine may be there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out damaged and then pass the thread under the thread Three spool cap sizes are available allowing guide cover with your left hand you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may A catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged J X MN finn PAL Pull the thread to the right pass it under the hook of the bobbin winding thread guide and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs pulling it in as far as possible Bobbin winding thread guide Make sure that the thread passes under the pre tension disk Hook Pre tension disk Pull it in as far as possible JE Note Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the pre tension disk otherwise the bobbin may not be wound cleanly Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Turn the bobbin clockwise by hand until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch in the bobbin e Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm 2 3 4 to 3 15 16 inches of thread from the hole on the bobbin a t BE M Spring on the shaft Notch 7 10 cm 3 4 inches CAUTION Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up If the thread is too short not pull
35. place on the fabric do not apply glue to areas that will be sewn with the machine If glue is attached to the needle or race the machine may be damaged 2 Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch J Sew along the edge of the fabric with the needle dropping off the edge at the right Appliqu fabric Needle drop point 64 O Remove the basting if necessary Memo Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of stitching CAUTION Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing as the needle can break You may also be injured Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and place it over the lower piece Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the pattern spans both pieces Piecing Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called piecing The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Sew a piecing straight stitch 6 5 mm 1 4 inch from either the right side or the left side of the presser foot Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the fabric that you wish to piece together 2 Attach zigzag foot J kom i I I I 3 Jes stitch or p P Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned with the edge of the fabric E For a seam allowance on the right side Align the right side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stit
36. stitching Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Patchwork stitching deco rative stitching and sewing overcasting on both pieces of fabrics such as with tricot Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Shell tuck stitching Smocking stitching and decorative stitching Scallop stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitching Decorative stitching and elastic attaching Lace sewing decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc Decorative hemming heirloom stitching etc Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and lain weave fabrics heir oom stitching etc Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and lain weave fabrics heir oom stitching etc Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and lain weave fabrics heir oom stitching etc Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 64 1 4 3 5 1 8 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 6 0 15 64 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 1 16 1 4 Stitch Length mm inch
37. the section Upper thread tightened up page 94 to correctly install the bobbin 95 APPENDIX Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever Presser foot lever e If the presser foot is not raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up or press needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button once or twice to raise the needle Mark Needle position button Pull some thread off the spool and then pass the thread under the thread guide Thread guide 96 Pass the thread under the thread guide cover from the back to the front Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand Thread guide cover Feed the upper thread as shown in the illustration below Make sure you guide the thread through the thread take up lever from right to left as shown in the illustration below Sewing is possible only if the thread is securely hooked on the thread take up lever Thread take up lever e Make sure that the thread is securely hooked on the thread take up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread guide above the needle T
38. tighten the presser foot holder screw otherwise the presser foot holder may fall off and the needle may strike it causing the needle to bend or break 37 SEWING BASICS Basic sewing operations are described below Before operating the sewing machine read the following precautions CAUTION While the machine is in operation pay special attention to the needle location In addition keep your hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel otherwise injuries may occur Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may break Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins otherwise the needle may break or bend General sewing procedure Follow the basic procedures below to sew Turn on the Turn on the sewing machine machine For details on turning on the machine refer to Power supply page 14 A Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn Select the stitch For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch For details on replacing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 36 Attach the presser foot Position the fabric and then start sewing When sewing is finished cut the Start sewing threads For details on start
39. to the lowered position z a De QUE nal MP I i 15 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Cancelling the operation beep When the sewing machine is purchased it is set to beep each time a key is pressed This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep Turn off the sewing machine Hold down the side of stitch width adjustment key and turn on the sewing machine After turning on the sewing machine release the side of stitch width adjustment key The machine is now set so that it will not beep Memo Perform the same operation to change the setting so that machine beeps THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin For details on the fast bobbin winding see page 20 Bobbin winding thread guide Bobbin winder shaft Bobbin CAUTION Only use bobbins part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 that have been designed for this sewing machine Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine If you use bobbins from other models the machine will not work properly Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model Other models As sh
40. you are finished attaching the button slide the feed dog position lever to A to the left as seen from the front of the machine and turn the handwheel to raise the dogs e Normally the feed dog position lever is positioned at 4 58 ZIPPER INSERTION You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Pattern No Stitch Name Application Stitching Auto Auto Manual Manual Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches 40 stitches model Straight D Attaching zippers basic 3 5 1 8 2 5 3 32 AE stitc 1 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 stitching and sewing 0 0 7 0 0 2 5 0 Yes Vag Rev center gathers or pintucks etc 0 1 4 1 64 3 16 J 100 stitches Do not use reverse stitching Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Attach zigzag foot J Open the seam allowance press it from the wrong side of the fabric with an iron align the center of the zipper with the stitching and Place the two pieces of fabric with th
41. 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64 5 0 3 16 0 0 6 0 0 15 64 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 7 0 1 4 3 0 7 0 1 8 1 4 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 5 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Stitch Length mm inch Auto Manual 3 5 1 8 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 3 16 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 5 3 32 5 4 0 0 16 1 0 1 16 0 5 2 0 1 32 1 16 1 5 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 0 1 16 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 16 0 5 1 32 0 16 0 4 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 zZ Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z i Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Zs Zz Z Z Z Z z Z Zs Z Z i Z Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Stitching 83 APPENDIX Stitch Width mm inch Stitch Name Presser Foot Hand look quilting Zigzag stitch Gan quilting Appliqu stitc for quilting Quilting stippling Decorative stitch a 84 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches Pattern No model 70 stitches D wn EN oO wn model 60 stitches jur A w N model 50 stitches Ww model 40 stitches model Application Straight stitch quilting that looks hand sewn Appliqu quilting free motion quilting satin stitching button sewing
42. AQs English 885 V58 V59 V68 V69 Printed in China XF7163 001
43. FI LI LJ OG Presser foot type e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 36 Memo The presser foot to be used is indicated by the letter J A etc that appears above or beside the stitch number Ma l Ey WW CD ro CJ PP C2 If necessary adjust the stitch length and width e For details on sewing with each of the stitches refer to the following example 39 SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch length and width z E Example Selecting stitch Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 04 i R With H on the right select 4 and with on the left select 0 pu BY lee BA Press the or side of stitch length adjustment key to increase or reduce the stitch length oi OE 20 CN 04 03s amp Stitch length Stitch length adjustment key Short Long 40 Press the or side of stitch width adjustment key to increase or reduce the stitch width Leg me ED EE o fo F L L O Stitch width Stitch width adjustment key Narrow Wide NS Note When the stitch length or stitch width is changed from the standard setting 0 around 0 or disappears from the LCD When the stitch length or stitch width is reset back to the standard setting 0 reappears around or F in the LCD CAUTION
44. If your sewing does not turn out well sew trial stitches using the same conditions as the real sewing and adjust the stitch pattern as shown below Memo The character stitches 034 No 31 No 34 No 35 are used for making adjustments 1 Attach monogramming foot N e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 36 Combine the character stitches 034 No 31 No 34 No 35 e For details refer to Combining characters page 76 When you have finished creating the combination the following is displayed on the LCD 35 Sew the combination of characters and check how it turns out e For details refer to Sewing the character stitches page 78 Mic LU Li A Correctly sewn with proper spaces between characters B Bunched or shapeless There is no space between characters C Overstretched The stitch 0 has a gap If the pattern you sewed does not look like A use the following steps to adjust the stitches 4 Select No 59 for making adjustments 59 The LCD goes into the stitch adjustment mode The total number of combined characters changes to JE 9 Adjust the character stitches by pressing stitch length adjustment key Each press of or side of ET stitch length adjustment key widens or narrows the stitches ND fr D E Pund EE No
45. Needle holder Needle threader lever Guide 5 cm 2 inches 28 Pull the loop of the thread passed through the eye of the needle toward the rear of the machine 4 Fully lower the needle threader lever Ne The D The end of the needle threader rotates Loop of thread toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle CAUTION O Catch the thread on the hook as shown below Be careful not to pull on the thread with force or it may bend the needle If the thread does not pass through the eye of the needle start from step again Raise the presser foot lever Hook Thread While lightly holding the thread release the needle threader lever The hook will pull the thread through the needle Presser foot lever Pass the end of the thread through the presser foot and then pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread toward the rear of the machine KT d vr 5 cm 2 inches AM gt NS Note If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems 29 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing needle position button for models equipped with the needle positi
46. ON The appropriate fabric thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page If the combination of the fabric thread and needle is not correct particularly when sewing thick fabrics such as denim with thin needles such as 65 9 to 75 11 the needle may bend or break In addition the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated Before using the needle place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even IN o Flat side Needle type marking E Correct needle Flat surface 32 E Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even the needle is bent Do not use a bent needle Flat surface Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below Use the disc shaped screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in Checking the needle Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up With models equipped with needle position button raise the needle by pressing once or twice or Mark Needle position button 2 Turn off the sewing ma
47. Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code 885 V58 V59 V68 V69 Be sure to read this document before using the machine We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine DA N G E R To reduce the risk of electric shock 1 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using when cleaning when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual or if you are leaving the machine unattended AWARN N G To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons 2 Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual e To unplug the machine switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off then grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet Do not pull on the cord e Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Do not use an extension cord e Always unplug your machine if the power is cut 3 Electrical Hazards e This machine should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label Do not connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure what kind of power source you have contact a qualified electrician e This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only 4 Never operat
48. SING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply WARNING Use only regular household electricity for the power source Using other power sources may result in fire electric shock or damage to the machine Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the machine Otherwise a fire or electric shock may result Do not insert the plug on the power cord into an electrical outlet that is in poor condition Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances e When you are away from the machine e After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection During electrical storms CAUTION Use only the power cord included with this machine Do not use extension cords or multi plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to them Fire or electric shock may result Do not touch the plug with wet hands Electric shock may result When unplugging the machine always turn off the main power first Always grasp the plug to remove it from the outlet Pulling on the cord may damage the cord or lead to fire or electric shock Do not allow the power cord to be cut damaged modified forcefully bent pulled twisted or bundled Do not place heavy objects on the cord
49. Thread spool Upper threading page 25 Se Manually thread the left needle with the upper thread Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back Install the thread spool and thread the upper thread gt Memo When setting the thread spool set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool 34 Thread the upper thread for the right side in the same way that the upper thread for the left side was threaded Thread guide cover e For details refer to step through of Upper threading page 25 Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide manually thread the right needle Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back Attach zigzag foot J e For details on changing the presser foot refer to Replacing the presser foot page 36 NN Note Models equipped with a needle threader You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle Instead thread the twin needle by hand from front to back Using the needle threader may damage the machine CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Turn on the sewing machine Select a stitch e For details on selecting a stitch refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 e For details on the stitches that can be sewn
50. Y EESE EEEE 61 APPLIQU PATCHWORK AND QUILT STITCHING APPIIQU S unga paean ates A a adaa aAa TAIERE Patchwork crazy quilt stitching Piecing Quilting Free motion quilting REINFORCEMENT STITCHING Triple Stretch stitehing sivccsccissccscntaccevsatevsscssssecaccvesevasaceaateveaedsesevsdenvsctaaesdsednesarscecsausiiatidacceaateneatiacceveutesiitatberes Bar tack StitChing iisciccsscevssscsscevesecsvvevsetsdcsceseceesaesinevesuacaitevesensutevasevsccauvadeedbasveivastacsstavedsbaseavbasaededseenveciittadenes DECORATIVE STITCHING FAQOUING EE EEE i ires kTai s lived TESNE Scallop stitching 0 0 Smocking ccecce Shell tuck stitching JOINING siisii Heirloom stitching SEWING CHARACTERS for models equipped with character stitches cssesseees 75 Sewing beatiful patterns cccduid icant aitiavctiaennih iene nia aestistieth ais Biever lie Selecting characters Checking characters Deleting characters Sewing the character stitches ADJUSTING STITCHES for models equipped with character stitches ssccseessees 79 4 APPENDIX anacosscsasnnsnnnzenacccasinssueeecdunie snes casditevacennssabecsdnupapansuadgecaeanesanastaatcantene STITCH SETTING S svine ene Utility stitches wo Mirror image stitches Character stitches for models equipped with character stitches MAINTENANCE ccosiecdcctesccsccasctanscicessessesiesavsaucucscsdsececassdavcuacassuaesecaaiesastassausaaasc
51. abric aa e For better results apply spray starch onto the fabric and press with a hot iron before it is sewn 4 Trim along the stitches Be careful not to cut the stitches Smocking The decorative stitch created by stitching or embroidering over gathers is called smocking It is used to decorate the front of blouses or cuffs The smocking stitch adds texture and elasticity to fabric 1 Attach zigzag foot J Select the straight stitch and then adjust the stitch length to 4 0 mm 3 16 inch and loosen the thread tension e For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 and Thread tension page 43 72 Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 10 mm 3 8 inch 10 mm 3 8 inch Do not sew reverse reinforcement stitches or cut the thread Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers Smooth the gathers by ironing them O Select stitch or 6 Stitch between the straight stitches Shell tuck stitching The gathers that look like shells are called shell tucks They are used to decorate trims the front of blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics Fold the fabric along the bias 2 Attach zigzag foot J Select stitch and then increase the thread tension e For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Sew while making sure that the needle drops slightly off the edge of the fabric Needle drop point Unf
52. achine with product code 885 V58 V59 V69 The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer Part code 132730 122 The included accessories vary depending on the machine model 1 75 11 1 needle 90 14 1 needle 100 16 1 needle 90 14 1 needle Part Code Part Code Part Name Americas Others i Part Name Americas Others Zigzag foot J on machine XZ5134 001 Twin needle 131096 121 Buttonhole foot A XC2691 033 Ball point needle Overcasting foot G XE6305 101 gold colored A Monogramming foot N XD0810 031 Cleaning brush X59476 021 Zipper foot T X59370 021 Disc shaped screwdriver XC1074 051 Blind stitch foot R XE2650 001 Spool cap large 130012 024 Button fitting foot M XE2137 001 Spool cap medium XE1372 001 i on machine XZ5082 001 Sons o8 Spool cap small 130013 124 One is on machine SA156 xa5539 151 Extra spool pin XE2241 001 Needle set XC8834 021 Foot controller XD0501 121 EU area XC8816 071 Other areas gt Memo About zigzag foot J on Press the black button on the left side of the foot when it is difficult for thick seams LEN to be fed for example at the beginning of sewing thick fabrics page 45 SDP Black button CE oF BY w N Oo
53. ad cutter to cut them Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment page 7 and 46 Operation buttons page 9 The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model Operation panel page 10 This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model Spool pin page 11 17 and 25 This holds the spool of thread Handwheel This is used to manually raise and lower the needle Air vent This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used Main power and sewing light switch page 14 You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off Jack socket connector page 14 Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack socket connector Foot controller page 14 You can use this to control the sewing speed and to start and stop sewing Foot controller jack socket page 14 Plug in the foot controller plug Feed dog position lever page 57 and 67 Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs Presser foot lever page 25 This is used to raise and lower the presser foot Thread guide page 18 and 27 This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine Thread guide cover page 18 and 27 Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threa
54. ad tension and stitch length and width Since the results differ depending on the type of stitching and the number of layers of fabric sewn perform the trial sewing under the same conditions that will be used with your project Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner stop the sewing machine Leave the needle lowered in the fabric If the needle was raised lower the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or by pressing needle position button once for models equipped with the needle position button CAUTION When using the twin needle be sure to raise the needle before changing the sewing direction If the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered the needle may bend or break Raise the presser foot lever and then turn the fabric Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot 44 Lower the presser foot lever and continue sewing Sewing curves Stop sewing and then slightly change the sewing direction to sew around the curve When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer stitch Sewing thick fabrics E If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position o Eee EE M If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not
55. ading the sewing machine If the presser foot is not raised the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly 25 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE As shown press down on the spool pin lever with your finger gt The spool pin swings up Spool pin Spool cap CAUTION Be sure to raise the spool pin before use If the spool of thread is in the wrong place or is set incorrectly the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break 26 Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin otherwise the spool pin may bend or break Fully insert the spool for the upper thread onto the spool pin Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is moved to the right end of the spool pin CAUTION If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break Three spool cap sizes are available allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break yx dd fu Feed the u
56. alk to mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric Rj Namn Marks on fabric Buttonhole sewing Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole foot A and then insert the button that will be put through the buttonhole I lt JU gt The size of the buttonhole is set 54 M If the button does not fit in the button guide plate Add together the diameter and thickness of the button and then set the button guide plate to the calculated length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch Presser foot scale Length of buttonhole Diameter thickness of button 5 mm 3 16 inch Example For a button with a diameter of 15 mm 9 16 inch and a thickness of 10 mm 3 8 inch the button guide plate should be set to 25 mm 1 inch on the scale CN fo 10 mm 3 8 inch 15 mm 9 16 inch Attach buttonhole foot A Oo Select a stitch Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot Position the fabric with the front end of the buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on the sides of the buttonhole foot and then lower the presser foot lever Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing Q WS Note O Markon fabric If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric Red marks on buttonhol
57. and Replacing the presser foot page 36 Correctly thread the machine e For details on threading the machine refer to Upper threading page 25 NS Note The thread may have become tangled as a result of incorrect upper threading Make sure that the machine is correctly threaded Perform trial sewing with normal fabric 7 Note Incorrect sewing may be the result of incorrect upper threading or sewing thin fabrics If there are poor results from the trial sewing check the upper threading or the type of fabric being used Turn the handwheel toward you Error message E6 counterclockwise to check if the handwheel appears in the LCD moves smoothly If the error message E6 appears in the LCD with the If the handwheel moves smoothly occurrence of one of the following symptoms follow tinue to st the procedure below to solve the problem ifthe handwheelidoes not move smoothly Symptom 1 The machine rattles and then stops just after sewing is started Remove the needle plate cover and then Symptom 2 The upper thread is tangled for remove the bobbin and bobbin case example in the race or fabric is caught in the machine Insert the bobbin case so that the A mark on Symptom 3 The needle breaks or the needle the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the bends and thus hits the needle plate machine Symptom 4 The fabric is not fed e Refer to Cleaning the race page 91 Attach the
58. as shown lightly pull the thread to place see arrow and then press lightly on guide it through the slit the right side see arrow until the cover clicks into place 4 ae Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the cover as shown by the line in the diagram E For models equipped with the quick set bobbin Memo The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover Be sure to thread the machine as Tab indicated CAUTION Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle 23 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While lightly holding down the bobbin with Replace the bobbin cover Put the left tab in your right hand as shown guide the thread place see arrow and then press lightly on through the slit and the right side see arrow until the cover e At this time check that the bobbin easily clicks into place rotates counterclockwise Then pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter Memo You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew follow to the procedure in Drawing up the lower thread page 30 Slit Cutter C
59. asedaesassaaseusece Restrictions on Olling Ein iscsi AR asian Steal Gite see nant a re a nr areata init Precautions on storing the machine Cleaning the machine Surface ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeees Cleaning thE TACO vain has girer tite cahana die aidaa riaan niai canan denen dime cds TROUBLESHOOTING ssiestesessiscsecct sesccttedesceceecesucead tacacedsaasenbscadcdesdaccctvaiadasecuedasedssdasassecsdudooas Frequent troubleshooting topics siviesccssccsaesssecscsescstcsscccsabececcvestsdsceccaseadsesaeseacstvaasavaceecuaduscesabecaicoessesatentteseees Upper thread tightened up ou eee eeeeeees Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric Incorrect thread tension sise Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed l Error message E6 appears in the LCD srnnernvnnvnnnrnrvennrnrvrrnrervnrnvnenernrerer List Of SYMPIOMS siccsicccescesssessazdessecseesevecsscoeeceecvsacavensa sais daceaizedovesusetnecodasetcvatysusesoscersstnateessttesateaseavedtevssivecetavs ERROR MESSAGES ssessecoccscdscecscccscionssseadecescscasssantesseepcctsaccolassetectusdestesseteseecescedaswsaaucedsceaecs Operation D ep irvnnimannan aran a me ae INDEX E ETT T E E E T KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES Included accessories After opening the box check that the following accessories are included If any item is missing or damaged contact your dealer NS Note For U S A only Foot controller Model T This foot controller can be used on the m
60. c can be removed remove it Continue with the following steps to clean the race O Remove the needle plate cover Cleaning brush Race ti to st If the fabric could be removed Conti to st If the fabric could not be removed Needle plate cover release Needle plate cover front part 99 APPENDIX Use the enclosed disc shaped screwdriver to Lightly finger tighten the screw on the right loosen the two screws on the needle plate side of the needle plate Then use the disc shaped screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side Finally firmly tighten the screw on the right side oh V gt Q D NES V Note Z Turn the handwheel to check that the feed e Be careful not to drop the removed screws dogs move smoothly and do not contact the in the machine edges of the slots in the needle plate Slightly lift up the needle plate cut any VA x tangled threads and then remove the needle plate Remove the fabric and threads from the needle il il plate TO TI jf Correct position of feed dogs Incorrect position of feed dogs AM gt S Note Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine If the fabric cannot be removed even after completing these steps contact your nearest authorized service center Remove any threads in the race and around the feed dogs Turn the handw
61. ce in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision FOR USERS IN THE UK EIRE MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY IMPORTANT In the event of replacing the plug fuse use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362 i e carrying the mark rating as marked on plug e Always replace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted e Ifthe available electrical outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment you should contact your authorized dealer to obtain the correct lead oo 00000 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i eooneveeresnnnnnnensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnenee 1 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE eeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnerrrrO ACCESSORIES sscciceucisscescsccessecsesassessaicsedecedsecesccedscdcccececsscosvascbidansesesdeesstsssdevededeosstesoneceduccssee Included accessories whe ra tees Optional accessories Accessory compartment NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ccccccssssssccececssssssccecesssssceeees The MAIN p lS udau sauene E A Needle and presser foot section Operation buttons Operation panel Spool pin oo eee Di tds es Flipchart ER SRI MORT ARE ibe Fa cesses ADS USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions Power supply Foot controller Sewing
62. ce therefore it should be cleaned periodically od Switch the machine off and unplug it CAUTION Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it Otherwise you may get an electric shock or be injured 2 Raise the needle and the presser foot Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle Slide the needle plate cover release toward you to remove the needle plate cover Needle plate cover Needle plate cover release 91 APPENDIX 92 Remove the bobbin case Grasp the bobbin case and then pull it out Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area Cleaning brush Race J Note Do not put oil on the race Insert the bobbin case so that the A mark on the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the machine 27 amp A mark mark Bobbin case e Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XE7560 001 contact your nearest authorized service center Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly otherwise the needle may break As shown insert the tab on the needl
63. ch ji Ip I I J 6 5 mm 1 4 inch E For a seam allowance on the left side Align the left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric and sew using stitch i 1 P 6 5 mm 1 4 inch Memo To change the width of the seam allowance the needle position adjust the stitch width For details refer to Changing the needle position page 49 Quilting Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom layers of fabric is called quilting Quilts can easily be sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional quilting guide NS Note Only use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches Do not use other patterns Reverse stitches cannot be sewn with the walking foot Models equipped with a needle threader Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader Baste the fabric to be quilted Remove the presser foot and the presser foot holder e For details refer to Removing the presser foot holder page 37 Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot onto the needle clamp screw lower the presser foot lever and then use the presser foot holder screw to attach the walking foot to the presser bar Connecting fork Needle clamp screw Presser foot holder screw CAUTION Use the disc shaped screwdriver to tighten the screw securely
64. character stitch Gothic font is selected with the character stitch key Character stitch indicator Script font This indicator lights up when the character stitch Script font is selected with the character stitch key E Storing the spool pin Spool pin When placing the cover on the sewing machine before storing or if the spool pin will not be used return the spool pin to its storage position Remove the spool from the spool pin and then fold up the spool pin as shown in the illustration until it snaps into place to secure it As shown press down on the spool pin lever with your finger to raise the spool pin E Storing the spool cap The enclosed spool cap large medium small can be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as shown in the illustration When attaching the spool cap position it with the rounded side toward the spool pin 11 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE E Installing the spool pin Flip chart You can check the pattern numbers of the stitches using the flip chart on the machine If the spool pin has been removed from the machine insert the tab on the spool pin into the hole on the back of the machine as shown Hold the notch with your finger to flip the chart For models equipped with a flip chart on the top panel Hole Tab Push the spool pin down until it locks into place For models equipped with a flip chart on the front panel PAS Notch E U
65. chine CAUTION Before replacing the needle be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or the start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Lower the presser foot lever With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the machine insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper l Presser foot lever CAUTION Before replacing the needle place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the needle While holding the needle with your left hand plate use the disc shaped screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise Needle stopper Hold the needle with your left hand and then use a disc shaped screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle NS Note The needle can be removed by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much the needle clamp which holds the needle may fall off Therefore do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much CAUTION Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the disc shaped Disc shaped screwdriver screwdriver otherwise the needle may break Needle clamp screw or damage may result e Do not apply
66. d Memo Before sewing buttonholes check the stitch length and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric 56 E Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics use a gimp thread Hook the gimp thread onto the part of buttonhole foot A shown in the illustration so that it fits into the grooves and then loosely tie it 2 Attach buttonhole foot A Select a stitch Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the gimp thread or Ill Essen Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole lever and then start sewing When sewing is finished gently pull the gimp thread to remove any slack Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp thread to the wrong side of the fabric and then tie it With a seam ripper cut the middle part of the gimp thread remaining at the top end of the buttonhole Trim off any excess of the gimp thread Button sewing Buttons can be sewn on with the sewing machine Buttons with 2 or with 4 holes can be attached Measure the distance between the holes in the button to be attached Raise the presser foot lever and then slide the feed dog position lever located at the rear of the machine on the base to TT to the right as seen from the front of the machine Feed dog position lever as seen from the rear of the machine pe EA DU a Uj
67. ding the machine Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine Needle and presser foot section 000 Needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader page 28 Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Presser foot holder screw Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place Operation buttons Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching Needle plate cover release Use when removing the needle plate cover Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction Quick set bobbin for models equipped with the quick set bobbin You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot Needle clamp screw Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place The operation buttons hel
68. ding to steps and in Cleaning the race page 93 APPENDIX E Checking machine operations If the needle plate has been removed check machine operations to confirm that installation has been completed correctly 1 Turn on the machine Oo I 2 Select middle needle position stitch I NS Note Do not yet install the presser foot and thread Slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and look from all sides to check that the needle falls at the center of the hole in the needle plate If the needle contacts the needle plate remove the needle plate and then install it again starting with step in Removing the fabric from the machine page 100 h TT Hole in the needle plate Handwheel Ed Select zigzag stitch At this time increase the stitch length and width to their maximum settings For details on changing the settings refer to Adjusting the stitch length and width page 40 Slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle bar and feed dogs operate correctly If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate the machine may be malfunctioning therefore contact your nearest authorized service center 102 Turn off the machine and then install the bobbin and presser foot e Refer to Lower threading page 22
69. dth adjustment key lt Thick fabric gt lt Normal fabric gt Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric 52 M If the needle does not catch the hem fold If the needle does not catch the hem fold adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the fold by pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key lt Thick fabric gt lt Normal fabric gt Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric e For details on changing the stitch width refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser foot guide Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric right side up Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric BUTTONHOLE SEWING Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual Presser Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Stitching 100 stitches model 90 stitches 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Horizontal buttonholes 5 0 3 16 0 5 1 32 on thin and medium 3 0 5 0 0 2 1 0 weight fabrics 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 16 N wn Secured buttoholes for 5 0 3 16 0 5 1 32 fabrics that have back 3 0 5 0 0 2 1 0 ings 1 8 3 16 1 64 1 16 zZ N an 6 0 15 64 1 0 1 16 Buttonholes for stretch or 3 0 6 0 0 5 2 0 kn
70. e injuries may occur if the foot controller or t start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Using zigzag foot Attach zigzag foot J Select a stitch e For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Needle drop point 47 UTILITY STITCHES Using overcasting foot Attach overcasting foot G 2 Select stitch E or B e For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric against the guide of the presser foot and then lower the presser foot lever l En G Guide Slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot Sew with the edge of the fabric against the presser foot guide Needle drop point CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break G e amp Check that the needle does not touch the presser foot 48 BASIC STITCHING Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams Three stitches are available for basic stitching Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No mm inch mm inch Stitching Stitch Name Application Auto Auto Manual Manual
71. e center The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched Replace the bobbin case The bobbin case is scratched Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Incorrect bobbins will not work pep Only use a bobbin that has een designed for this machine You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The de thread was not threaded correctly for example the spool is not installed correctly the spool cap is too big for the spool being used or the thread has come out of the needle bar thread guide There are knots or tangles in the Remove any knots or tangles thread The needle is not appropriate for the Choose a needle that is appropriate thread you are using for the type of stitch The upper thread tension is too tight Loosen the upper thread tension Remove the tangle thread If the Correct the upper threading Use the spool cap that best fits the size of the page 25 spool being used page 31 page 43 us is tangled for example in thread is tangled in the race clean the page 91 95 The upper thread race breaks The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle Replace the needle plate Ude den pe Contact your retailer or the nearest SERER authorised service center Replace the presser foot re dg inthe Contact your reta
72. e foot does not feed sew with the coarser longer e When lowering the presser foot do not push stitch in the front of the presser foot otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct gt Once sewing is completed the size machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Raise the needle and the presser foot lever remove the fabric and cut the thread Raise the buttonhole lever to its original position Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot Buttonhole lever Bracket 55 UTILITY STITCHES Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the pin and open the buttonhole Seam ripper Pin For keyhole buttonholes use a commercial eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded end of the buttonhole and then use the seam ripper to cut open the buttonhole Eyelet punch e When using the eyelet punch place thick paper or some other protective sheet under the fabric before punching the hole in the fabric CAUTION When opening the buttonhole with the seam ripper do not place your hands in the cutting path otherwise injuries may result if the seam ripper slips Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intende
73. e holes inseams and pocket corners Pattern No Stitch Name Presser Foot model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model a rs a Attaching sleeves sew ing inseams sewing stretch fabrics and deco rative stitching Triple stretch stitch Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes loose Auto Reinf Automatic Reinforcement CAUTION Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch mm inch Application Stitching Auto Auto Manual Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Manual 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 No Reinf 1 16 3 16 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 0 4 1 64 0 3 1 0 1 64 1 16 Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams 1 Attach zigzag foot J 2 Select stitch 1 il Start sewing e For details refer to Starting to sew page 41 Bar tack stitching Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain such as pocket corners and openings As an example the procedure for sewing bar tacks at pocket corne
74. e plate From the front slide the needle plate cover cover into the hole in the needle plate and back into position then correctly position of the needle plate cover Needle plate cover CAUTION If the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below remove the needle plate cover step and then install it again steps and Sewing while the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine may cause the needle plate cover to come off of the machine resulting in injuries if your fingers touch the race Needle plate cover Tab Hole e Check that the needle plate cover is flush with the top surface of the machine 93 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING D If the machine stops operating correctly check the following possible problems before requesting service You can solve most problems by yourself If you need additional help the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips Visit us at http solutions brother com If the problem persists contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center Frequent troubleshooting topics y 4 Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are described below Be sure to refer to this before contacting us E page 94 page 95 page 98 page 99 page 103 S E Cause Upper thread tightened up p Incorrect lower threading I If the lowe
75. e procedure below Remove the upper thread from the machine Turn off the machine Remove the fabric from the machine e Refer to Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed page 99 103 APPENDIX Remove the upper thread and bobbin e Refer to Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed page 99 Remove the bobbin case e Refer to Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed page 99 If threads remain in the bobbin case remove it e Refer to Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed page 99 Insert the bobbin case so that the mark on the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the machine e Refer to Cleaning the race page 91 Attach the needle plate cover e Refer to Cleaning the race page 91 Set the bobbin in the bobbin case e Refer to Cleaning the race page 91 If the needle is bent replace it with a new one e Refer to Replacing the needle page 32 Turn on the machine and then press the needle position button to raise the needle e Refer to Upper threading page 25 Thread the machine correctly e For details on threading the machine refer to Upper threading page 25 Symptom 3 The needle breaks or the needle bends and thus hits the needle plate E Cause You have not used the right combination of fabric thread and needle E Remedy Choose a thread and needle that are
76. e sure you turn the power off while threading the machine If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew you could be injured gt Memo The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate CA U T i O N cover Be sure to thread the machine as indicated Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction If the thread unrolls kv in the wrong direction it may cause the thread 0 al PN tension to be incorrect or break the needle SN Vg EN 22 Hold the end of the thread push the bobbin Raise the needle to its highest position by turning down with your finger and then pass the the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or thread through the slit as shown press needle position button for models e If the thread is not correctly inserted through equipped with the needle position button and the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin raise the presser foot lever case it may cause incorrect thread tension page 43 2 Turn off the sewing machine og Slide the button and open the cover Cover Slide button mp Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that the Tension adjusting spring end of the thread is on the left and then after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your Replace the bobbin cover Put the left tab in left hand
77. e this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or water is spilled on the unit Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment e While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual such as an odor heat discoloration or deformation stop using the machine and immediately unplug the power cord e When transporting the machine be sure to carry it by its handle Lifting the machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling which could cause injuries e When lifting the machine be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements otherwise you may injure your back or knees 5 Always keep your work area clear Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot control free from the build up of lint dust and loose cloth Do not store objects on the foot controller Do not use extension cords Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Do not use the machine near a heat source such as a stove or iron otherwise the machine power cord or garment being sewn may ignite resulting in fire or an electric shock Do not place thi
78. e thread tension e When the upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric Turn the upper tension control dial to a higher number toward the right Tighten the thread tension ra 3 Cut out the tangled threads and then remove Fabric is caught in the the bobbin machine and cannot be removed If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot be removed the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric from the machine If the operation could not be completed according to the procedure instead of attempting to complete it forcefully contact your nearest authorized service center Remove the bobbin case z If threads remain in the bobbin case remove M Removing the fabric from the machine them Immediately stop the sewing machine 2 Turn off the sewing machine Remove the needle If the needle is lowered into the fabric turn the handwheel away from you clockwise to raise the needle out of the fabric and then remove the needle Refer to Replacing the needle page 32 Bobbin case Remove the presser foot and presser foot Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to holder remove any dust from the race and its e Refer to Replacing the presser foot page 36 and Removing the presser foot holder page 37 surrounding area Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it If the fabri
79. ected pattern No The total number of characters in the combination Selected pattern No Deleting characters You can delete characters from the combination Press side of ET stitch width adjustment key to delete the last character in the combination r 04 CI U3 04 EB 0 Stitch width adjustment key gt The last character will be deleted gt Memo Repeat step to delete more characters You can only delete the last character in a combination 78 Sewing the character stitches All character stitches are sewn with monogramming foot N Select a character stitch e For details refer to Selecting characters page 75 2 Attach monogramming foot N TE e For details refer to Replacing the presser foot page 36 Start sewing gt The stitch is sewn in the direction indicated by the arrow gt Memo When sewing characters the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches for each character amp While sewing the LCD shows the pattern No currently being sewn When you have finished sewing use scissors to trim off any excess threads at the beginning of the stitching and between the characters ADJUSTING STITCHES for models equipped with character stitches Your stitch pattern may sometimes turn out poorly depending on the type or thickness of fabric the stabilizer material used sewing speed etc
80. ed taut or held at an angle injuries may occur when the thread is wound around the bobbin Turn on the sewing machine While holding the end of the thread gently press the foot controller or press start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times Then stop the machine NS Note If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller connect the foot controller before turning on the machine When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start sewing only for models equipped with the start stop button ce SRE G Trim the excess thread above the bobbin e Pull 1 cm 3 8 inch of thread from the hole on the bobbin sil N J SRS 1 cm 3 8 inch Make sure you follow the instructions carefully If you do not cut the thread completely and the bobbin is wound when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Slide the sewing speed controller to the right to set the speed to fast For models equipped with the sewing speed controller gt ses Q EG Sewing speed controller 13 Press the foot controller or press 1 start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button to start When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning slowly ta
81. educe the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number Memo When you finish sewing remove the bobbin cover and then make sure that the thread is shown as below If the thread is not shown as below the thread is not inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case correctly Reinsert the thread correctly For details refer to page 22 23 M Upper tension is too loose Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric NS Note f the upper thread was incorrectly threaded the upper thread may be too loose In this case refer to Upper threading page 25 and rethread the upper thread Wrong side Surface Upper thread Lower thread Loops appear on wrong side of fabric Solution Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number 43 SEWING BASICS USEFUL SEWING TIPS Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing projects are described below Refer to these tips when sewing your project Trial sewing After you select a stitch the machine automatically sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that is selected However a trial piece of fabric should be sewn since depending on the type of fabric and stitching being sewn the desired results may not be achieved For the trial sewing use a piece of fabric and thread that are the same as those used for your project and check the thre
82. eir right then baste the zipper in place sides facing each other Sew basic stitches to the end of the zipper opening and then sew reverse stitches at the i end of the stitching LH e Use basting stitching to sew the zipper opening where the zipper will be inserted Wrong side of fabric i A 1 Basting stitching Reverse stitches Wrong side of fabric End of zipper opening e Refer to Basic stitching on page 49 Wrong side of fabric Basting stitching Zipper 59 UTILITY STITCHES Attach the presser foot holder to the right side of the pin on zipper foot 1 Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing If the needle hits the zipper the needle may break and you may be injured o O Memo If the presser foot contacts the zipper slider leave the needle lowered in the fabric and raise the presser foot After moving the Select stitch slider so it will not contact the presser foot 6 i lower the presser foot and continue sewing To sew with the zipper on the left side of the presser foot attach the presser foot holder CA U T 0 N to the left side of the pin on zipper foot I in step Pin on the right side Needle drop point cy I Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the presser foot before you s
83. elect a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less 88 Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application Stitching Auto Auto Manual Manual Presser Foot 130 stitches model Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf 120 stitches model 110 stitches model Decorative stitch For decoration etc 0 4 1 64 For decoration etc 0 0 7 0 1 1 0 1 64 1 Z F H Twin Needle Z ER g p Z Z H For decoration etc lt p w For decoration etc For decoration etc lt o w zZ For decoration etc lt o w Z For decoration etc lt o w Z For decoration etc lt o w Z For decoration etc n s 1 Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less 89 APPENDIX Character stitches for models equipped with character stitches Pattern No 01 02 p 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Stitch Type Presser Foot Twin Needle Stitch Width Stitch Length Gothic font Stitch Type Pattern No Twin Needle Stitch Width Stitch Length Le v PA wn ov a Script font for models equipped o 30 demon with 2 font types of EG AAMAAAAAN 90 MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine it must not be oiled by the user
84. electing stitch lt or 3 Stitch numbers 0 1 2 or 3 may be displayed on the LCD by pressing side of the stitch width adjustment key then the needle drop point will be changed to the left Stitch numbers 0 1 2 or 3 may be displayed on the LCD by pressing side of the stitch width adjustment key then the needle drop point will be changed to the right When the size of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is too short the fabric will not feed and desired results may not be achieved Reverse the skirt or pants Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the hem and press 2 Wrong side of fabric Right side of Fabric Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Edge of fabric Bottom side lt Thick fabric gt lt Normal fabric gt lt Seen gt from the side gt 50 Use a chalk to mark on the fabric about 5 mm Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the 3 16 inch from the edge of the fabric and arm make sure that the fabric feeds correctly then baste it and then start sewing Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Edge of fabric Desired edge of hem 5 mm 3 16 inch Basting lt Thick fabric gt Arm lt Normal fabric gt Position the fabric with the edge of the folded
85. es of character stitches gt 0 L PES a pe Utility stitch key Press this key to sew utility stitches For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch key is pressed Character stitch key Press this key to select the desired font type of character stitches For details refer to Selecting characters page 75 Character stitch indicator Gothic font This indicator lights up when the character stitch Gothic font is selected with the character stitch key Character stitch indicator Script font This indicator lights up when the character stitch Script font is selected with the character stitch key lt For models equipped with mirror image stitches and 2 font types of character stitches gt Pa Utility stitch key Press this key to select the desired type of utility stitches For details refer to Selecting a stitch page 39 Utility stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the utility stitch is selected with the utility stitch key O Mirror image stitch indicator This indicator lights up when the mirror image stitch is selected with the utility stitch key Character stitch key Press this key to select the desired font type of character stitches For details refer to Selecting characters page 75 Character stitch indicator Gothic font This indicator lights up when the
86. f the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Set the stitch width to 7 0 mm 1 4 inch Fagoting e For details refer to Selecting a stitch Stitching across an open seam is called fagoting It page 39 is used on blouses and children s clothing This stitch Sew with the center of the presser foot is more decorative when thicker thread is used P aligned along the center of the two pieces of Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric fabric along their seams Baste the two pieces of fabric separated by about 4 0 mm 3 16 inch onto thin paper or a sheet of water soluble stabilizer e If you draw a line down the middle of the thin paper or water soluble stabilizer sewing is easier mi TA After sewing is finished remove the paper Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer Basting stitching 4 mm 3 16 inch Attach zigzag foot J 4 Select stitch or R 71 UTILITY STITCHES Scallop stitching The wave shaped repeating pattern that looks like shells is called scalloping It is used on the collars of blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs 1 Attach monogramming foot N 2 Select stitch Stitch along the edge of the fabric making sure not to sew directly on the edge of the f
87. ge 39 re 4 TK 4 v Presser foot lever 36 Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the Use the disc shaped screwdriver to loosen the presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the presser foot holder screw presser foot holder Disc shaped screwdriver Presser foot holder Presser foot holder screw E Attaching the presser foot holder Align the presser foot holder with the lower left side of the presser bar Presser foot lever Presser foot holder Shank Pin The presser foot is attached Raise the presser foot lever to check that the presser foot is securely attached Presser foot holder Presser bar Hold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand and then tighten the screw using the disc shaped screwdriver in your left hand Removing the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that Disc shaped screwdriver does not use the presser foot holder such as the Presser foot holder quilting foot Use the disc shaped screwdriver to Presser foot holder screw remove the presser foot holder Remove the presser foot oY Note If the presser foot holder is not correctly e For details refer to Replacing the presser installed the thread tension will be incorrect CAUTION Be sure to securely
88. gled thread on wrong needle plate i i Hold down the bobbin with your right hand side of fabric and then pull the end of the thread around E Symptom the tab with your left hand e The thread becomes tangled on the lower side of the fabric Tab Hold down the bobbin with your right hand e After starting sewing a rattling noise is made On models equipped with the quick set bobbin and sewing cannot continue pull the thread to pass it through the slit in the e Looking under the fabric there is tangled needle plate then cut it with the cutter thread in the bobbin case E Cause Incorrect upper threading If the upper thread is incorrectly threaded the upper thread passed through the fabric cannot be firmly pulled up and the upper thread becomes tangled in the bobbin case causing a rattling noise Remedy check details Remove the tangled thread and then correct the Q slit upper threading Cutter PP 5 Sewing with the correct thread tension is possible Remove the tangled thread If it cannot be after the bobbin has been correctly installed in the removed cut the thread with scissors bobbin case e For details refer to Cleaning the race on page 91 2 Remove the upper thread from the machine Refer to the following steps to correct the upper threading e If the bobbin was removed from the bobbin case refer to Lower threading page 22 and Remedy check details in
89. he plug in any way 14 Foot controller Insert the foot controller plug into its jack socket on the rear side of the sewing machine k MIC Foot controller jack socket CAUTION When connecting the foot controller be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent the machine from accidentally being started When you press the foot controller down lightly the machine will run at a low speed When you press harder the machine s speed will increase When you take your foot off the foot controller the machine will stop Slower 1 Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use CAUTION Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock WS Note amp When the foot controller is plugged in the start stop button cannot be used to start sewing only for models equipped with the start stop button Sewing speed controller Changing the initial needle for models equipped with position the start stop button Normally the straight stitch left needle position is automatically selected when the sewing machine is turned on The machine can be set so that the straight stitch center needle position is automatically selected when it is turned on Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to select the desired sewing speed Slide the sew
90. he thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand Needle bar thread guide Thread the needle according to steps and in Upper threading page 28 or steps O through in Using the needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader page 28 97 APPENDIX Incorrect thread tension E Symptoms e Symptom 1 The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric e Symptom 2 The upper thread appears as a straight line on the upper side of the fabric e Symptom 3 The upper thread is visible from the lower side of the fabric e Symptom 4 The lower thread appears as a straight line on the lower side of the fabric e Symptom 5 The stitching on the lower side of the fabric is loose or has slack O Symptom 1 O Symptom 3 E Cause remedy check details 98 O Cause 1 The machine is not correctly threaded lt With symptoms 1 and 2 described above gt The lower threading is incorrect Return the upper tension control dial to 4 and then refer to Upper thread tightened up page 94 to correct the threading lt With symptoms 3 through 5 described above gt The upper threading is incorrect Return the upper tension control dial to 4 and then refer to Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric page 95 to correct the upper threading O Cause 3 Lower s
91. heel to raise the feed dogs Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with the two holes at the needle plate mounting base and then fit the needle plate onto the machine 100 Insert the bobbin case so that the mark on Check the condition of the needle and then the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the install it machine If the needle is in a poor condition for example if it is bent be sure to install a new needle e Refer to Checking the needle page 32 and Replacing the needle page 32 Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injuries NS Note After completing this procedure continue with the following procedure in Checking machine operations to check that the machine is operating correctly gt Memo Since the needle may have been damaged when the fabric was caught in the machine we recommend replacing it with a new one A mark O mark Bobbin case e Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case CAUTION Never use a bobbin case that is scratched otherwise the upper thread may become tangled the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer For a new bobbin case part code XE7560 001 contact your nearest authorized service center Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly otherwise the needle may break Attach the needle plate cover accor
92. ide of fabric Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric Upper thread Upper side of fabric Lower thread Upper thread visible from lower side of fabric O Cause 2 A needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the type of fabric sewn and the thread thickness If a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are not being used the thread tension will not be adjusted correctly causing wrinkles in the fabric or skipped stitches e Refer to Needle types and their uses page 31 to check that a needle and thread appropriate for the fabric are being used An appropriate setting on the upper tension control dial is not selected Turn the upper tension control dial to select an appropriate thread tension The appropriate thread tension differs according to the type of fabric and thread being used Adjust the thread tension while test sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used in your project AM gt NN Note If the upper threading and lower threading are incorrect the thread tension cannot be adjusted correctly even by turning the upper tension control dial Check the upper threading and lower threading first and then adjust the thread tension e When the lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric Turn the upper tension control dial to a lower number toward the left Loosen th
93. iler or the nearest P authorised service center Replace the bobbin case een RR Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center Incorrect bobbins will not work ee es Hearts rur viet has roperly Only use a bobbin that has page 17 een oesigned tor is machine been designed for this machine You have not wound the bobbin P thread properly Wind the bobbin thread properly Replace the bobbin page 32 page 32 page 17 The lower thread is tangled or breaks Remove the tangled thread and clean the race page 91 95 Incorrect bobbins will not work You have not used a f roperly Only use a bobbin that has page 17 been designed for thi hen designed for this machine Bobbin is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin thread correctly page 22 23 You have not threaded the upper thread Thread the upper thread and wind the properly or fitted the bobbin properly bobbin fres properly page 22 23 23 The spool or spool cap is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed cap You have not used the right pr combination of fabric thread and The fabric is needle wrinkled The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle If thin fabrics are being sewn the fil stitch is too long or the fabric is not Sew with the stabilizer material under being fed correctly the fabric If thin fabrics are being sewn the Shorten the stitch length or sew with age 40 46 stitch is too coa
94. in is set incorrectly Reset the bobbin thread correctly page 22 23 You have not threaded the upper wrong side of the thread properly fabric The presser foot you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that for the type of stitch that you want to page 81 you want to sew sew Re Adjust the tension of the upper The thread tension is incorrect page 43 98 The stitch is not The thread tension is inconect treads sewn correctly Remove the tangle thread If the ee is tangled for example in thread is tangled in the race clean the page 91 95 race The stitch adjustment level is Correct the upper threading page 25 95 109 APPENDIX ERROR MESSAGES If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up an error message appears on the operation panel Follow the instructions indicated in the table If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed the message disappears Error Message Probable Cause Solution The foot controller was pressed or the start stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected and the reverse reinforcement stitch button was pressed while the presser foot is raised A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed or the start stop button was pressed if the foot controller i
95. ind hem stitch 2 0 1 16 1 0 3 5 1 16 1 8 Blind hem stitching on 0 0 stretch fabrics Be o zZ 3 5 1 8 2 5 3 32 Appliqu stitching 2 5 7 0 1 6 4 0 3 32 1 4 1 16 3 16 Appliqu stitcl EN 4 0 3 16 2 5 3 32 Shell tuck stitching 0 0 7 0 0 2 4 0 0 1 4 1 64 3 16 Shell tuck stitch N N N 5 0 3 16 0 5 1 32 Scallop stitching 2 5 7 0 0 1 1 0 3 32 1 4 1 64 1 16 Satin scallop stitch w w w 4 0 3 16 1 2 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 2 4 0 0 1 4 1 64 3 16 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching Pal Patchwork stitching decorative stitching and 5 0 3 16 2 5 3 32 sewing overcasting on 2 5 7 0 1 0 4 0 both pieces of fabrics 3 32 1 4 1 16 3 16 such as with tricot on wn on Ed Joining stitch 5 0 3 16 1 2 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 2 4 0 0 1 4 1 64 3 16 Patchwork stitching and decorative stitching N a a Fd 5 0 3 16 1 6 1 16 0 0 7 0 1 0 4 0 0 1 4 1 16 3 16 Smocking stitching and Smocking decorative stitching stitch 5 0 3 16 2 5 3 32 0 0 7 0 1 0 4 0 0 1 4 1 16 3 16 Fagoting smocking and decorative stitching wo N N N Fagoting stitch 5 0 3 16 2 5 3 32 2 5 7 0 1 0 4 0 3 32 1 4 1 16 3 16 Fagoting smocking and decorative stitching N wd 4 0 3 16 1 0 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 2 4 0 0 1 4 1 64 3 16 Elastic
96. ing speed controller to the left to sew at a slower speed or slide the speed controller to the right to sew at a faster speed O Turn off the sewing machine CR 1 a uae Hold down the side of stitch selection Sewing speed controller key on the left and turn on the sewing e The speed set using the sewing speed machine controller is the foot controller s maximum After turning on the sewing machine release i sewing speed the side of Ej stitch selection key CI I Normally the sewing machine is set to leave the needle in EL A the fabric when sewing is stopped Instead the machine can F be set to leave the needle raised when sewing is stopped w Changing the needle stop position Turn off the sewing machine gt The initial needle position changes to oa the center needle position CR gt Memo The specified initial needle position is maintained even after the machine is turned Hold down the side of E stitch selection off Perform the same operation to change the key on the left and turn on the sewing machine initial needle position to the left needle After turning on the sewing machine release position the side of F g stitch selection key LEA The needle stop position changes to the raised position Memo Perform the same operation to change the needle stop position
97. ing to sew refer to Starting to sew page 41 38 Selecting a stitch Using the stitch selection keys select the desired stitch When the sewing machine is turned on the straight stitch left needle position is selected Turn on the sewing machine 2 For models equipped with the Utility stitch key Confirm that the utility stitch indicator is lit If it is not lit press the utility stitch key once or more until the utility stitch indicator is lit N l 7 OO CL Utility stitch key Utility stitch indicator Memo For models equipped with mirror image stitches When you want to select the mirror image stitch press the utility stitch key once or more until the mirror image stitch indicator is lit N l La es 0 OD Utility stitch key Mirror image stitch indicator Press S stitch selection keys The number of the selected stitch is displayed un Press the or side of to increase or CRIED on the reduce the number by one Pressing right changes the digit on the right and pressing on the left changes the digit on the left J ac T OG 95 c FF E gt The stitch is selected gt Memo The pattern numbers of the stitches are displayed on the machine Ca eA 4 Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD Per
98. it fabrics 1 8 15 64 1 32 1 16 e 6 0 15 64 1 5 1 16 Aug for stretch ET 030 Buttonhole E ni 5 0 3 16 2 0 1 16 Bound buttonholes 0 0 6 0 0 2 4 0 0 15 64 1 64 3 e Keyhole buttonholes for thick or furry fabrics e Keyhole buttonholes for 0 5 1 3 medium weight and thick 0 7 0 3 1 0 fabrics 1 64 1 16 Keyhole buttonholes for 0S 1 22 thick or furry fabrics 1 64 1 16 Z A Appliqu quilting free 1 4 1 16 pk man quilting atin 0 7 0 0 4 0 orgulting stitching button sewing 0 3 16 Z Auto Reinf Automatic Reinforcement Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches diameter thickness of the button Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back as shown below lt E MA MI Ill Bescooedl Ss MAMMA AAA MMA I Reinforcement stitching 53 UTILITY STITCHES The names of parts of buttonhole foot A which is used for sewing buttonholes are indicated below Button guide plate Presser foot scale Pin Marks on buttonhole foot 5 mm 3 16 inch Use ch
99. ke your foot off the foot controller or press 1 start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button Cut the thread slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position for models equipped with the sewing speed controller Memo When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right 20 CAUTION Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen and may break the needle Wound evenly Wound poorly E For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin ie SE Notch Bobbin winder shaft spring 2 Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right Follow steps through of the procedure in Winding the bobbin to pass the thread around the pre tension disk page 17 While holding the thread that wraps around the pre tension disk with your left hand use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat Slit in
100. ling Stitch Width Stitch Length mm inch Auto Manual 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 3 5 1 8 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 1 5 1 16 0 5 3 5 1 32 1 8 1 5 1 16 0 5 3 5 1 32 1 8 5 5 7 32 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 1 5 1 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 4 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 5 0 3 16 2 5 7 0 3 32 1 4 5 0 3 16 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 7 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 1 16 1 4 mm inch Auto Manual 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 1 4 1 16 0 0 4 0 0 3 16 2 5 3 32 1 6 4 0 16 3 16 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 8 1 16 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 2 0 1 16 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 2 0 1 1 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 1 2 1 1 0 2 4 0 1 64 3 2 5 3 3 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 2 5 3 3 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 1 6 1 1 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf lt M wu lt io w Ea Z e Z a EI F3 Z e s Z Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing 63 UTILITY STITCHES Appliqu s You can create an appliqu by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration od Baste the cut design to the fabric CAUTION If glue is used to hold the cut design in
101. may bend or break After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break 4 Start sewing ANI ste se NZ la ANNEE f AE Races nig viz NAN TAC AS AS 74 SEWING CHARACTERS for models equipped with character stitches 55 characters can be sewn by following the procedure below Sewing beautiful patterns In order to sew the patterns correctly the following must be considered E Fabric Before sewing stretch or thin fabrics or fabrics with a coarse weave affix stabilizer material to the wrong side of the fabric or place a thin sheet of paper such as tracing paper under the fabric Since material puckering or bunched stitches may occur when satin stitches are sewn be sure to affix stabilizer material to the fabric E Needles and threads When sewing thin mediumweight or stretch fabrics use the ball point needle When sewing thick fabrics use a 90 14 home sewing machine needle In addition 50 to 60 thread should be used E Trial sewing Depending on the type and thickness of the fabric being sewn and whether or not stabilizer material is used the desired result may not be achieved Be sure to sew a trial piece of fabric before sewing your project In addition while sewing be sure to guide the fabric with your hands in order to preve
102. mnnidurns dsntn 34 yeletpundha suiasksiinerninntnsddyinasnisnishssiusinie 56 F LET 0101 ces e ir pen ghevsteiyseceateaeassees 71 fast bobbin WiIMGIN Si scsi csisssvssiessrsvesessssessiteeveveeosvestessscs 20 H handwheel cssssssccscsesessovsssssrcsccs ten ceacsssstevisvesveoseces sees 8 41 heirloom stitching sciacci eieaa 74 hook and loop fastener srrnrrvrrrrervrvrrvrverervvrrrerverersevereer 45 J Menon aT sise joining stitch M main parts 8 main power switch mirror image stitch indicator s 39 MONOZTAMMING ses 72 74 N Needle rissin nea mn nn nn ni ne 31 needle bar thread guide 9 28 needle clamp Sew css 9 33 ne dleiplat fissures 9 Needle plate COVE secrets 9 91 needle positions asais 49 needle position button Needle threader s issus O OPENNESS ANR An Antenne operation beep operation buttons operation panel optional accessories 7 overcasting stit hes 43 55 47 P patchwork stitching ses 64 DIGGING sanse setes Sees Pocket comes AR ETE Presser TOO ees scpecancis coseescisesscactsid saperanesvegea datere presser foot holder presser foot lever Q quick set bobbih sssssssssssssss sss 9 23 30 quilting saa quilting foot quilting guide R FAG husene eine sdaivasbasekeetuieeseasses 91 reinforcement stitching wiv reverse reinforcement stitch button 9 42 S scallop stitching SEAM ripper
103. n sewing reverse reinforcement stitches refer to Sewing reinforcement stitches page 42 With the straight stitch left needle position and the triple stretch stitch the needle position can be adjusted Pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the right pressing the side of the stitch width adjustment key moves the needle to the left Mn Oes CID falt Ed P moa 3 I Stitch width Stitch width adjustment key Left needle position Right needle position 49 UTILITY STITCHES BLIND HEM STITCHING You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project like the hem of a pair of trousers without the stitch showing Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No mm inch mm inch Application Stitching Stitch Name Auto Auto Manual Manual Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model Blind hem stitching on 0 0 es medium weight fabrics 3e 53 a 6 178 Blind hem stitch Blind hem stitching on 0 0 rs stretch fabrics 3e 33 ai aah CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing gt Memo When s
104. n using the twin needle be sure to attach zigzag foot J otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Utility stitches Pattern No Stitch Name Presser Foot 100 stitches model 90 stitches model 80 stitches model 70 stitches model 60 stitches Triple stretch stitch Oo Ww U Ww Ww Stretch stitch Zigzag stitch 3 point zig zag stitch jo wn wn UT o N o 5 o gjel sjejae sje sjel el eye sjelae ejefjsl el s E o I E Re o o gt s s ae ses 2 e e 2 si e Overcasting stitch gg Al ia EE Bo aie F Do not use reverse stitching EJEA k Stitch Length mm inch Stitch Width mm inch Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Twin Needle Walking Foot model 50 stitches model 40 stitches model 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 Basic stitching sewing gathers or pintucks etc cox oO Yu 3 5 1 8 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 2 5 3 32 0 2 5 0 1 64 3 16 Attaching zippers basic stitching and sewing gathers or pintucks etc lt M w Attaching sleeves sewing inseams sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 2 5 3 32 1 5 4 0 1 16 3 16 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 4 oO 1 0 1 16 1 0 3 0 1 16 1 8 2 5 3 32 1 0 4 0 1 16 3 16 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching ER
105. ndicator Script font is lit Add new characters by following the procedure described in Combining characters page 76 gt New characters are added next to the last character of the combination E Making a new combination of characters after sewing Memo When you have finished sewing the pattern No of the first character in the current combination is shown on the LCD I I 1 5 0 wo 04 Select the first character of the new combination Press the side of stitch width adjustment key CIP Stitch width adjustment key The old combination of characters is cleared from memory and the pattern No shown in the LCD is entered as the first character of a new combination Add characters by following the procedure described in Combining characters page 76 77 UTILITY STITCHES Checking characters You can check the characters in a combination with following method Press the or side of stitch length adjustment key repeatedly This will display the characters that have been entered one by one on the LCD You can check the pattern No and position of each character 9 N Mu P LI mc 4 H E Ao HH a LY Stitch length adjustment key The position of the sel
106. ng characters page 78 Memo A new character can only be added next to the last character You cannot insert a new character between characters or before the first character of the sequence After checking the entered characters start sewing e For details on sewing characters refer to Sewing the character stitches page 78 Memo The combination of characters will be stored in memory even if you turn off the machine E Adding new characters after sewing After sewing a combination of characters you can add characters to the combination using the following method Memo When you have finished sewing the pattern No of the first character in the current combination is shown on the LCD N MI LIT 1 1 4 Cac Press the utility stitch key Do not skip this step Utility stitch key 2 For models equipped with 1 font type of character stitches Press the character stitch key and confirm that the character stitch indicator is lit Character stitch key Character stitch indicator For models equipped with 2 font types of character stitches Press the character stitch key once or more until the desired font type of character stitch indicator is lit ES Character stitch key Character stitch indicator Gothic font Character stitch indicator Script font NS Note When you have chosen the script font confirm that the character stitch i
107. nt the fabric from slipping Selecting characters E Selecting a character Example Selecting stitch C No 03 1 Turn on the sewing machine AM LAN 2 For models equipped with 1 font type of character stitches Press the character stitch key and confirm that the character stitch indicator is lit Character stitch key Character stitch indicator For models equipped with 2 font types of character stitches Press the character stitch key once or more and confirm that the desired font type of character stitch indicator is lit O ES Character stitch key Character stitch indicator Gothic font Character stitch indicator Script font Memo When you select a character check that there are no characters in memory This indicator shows that no character is stored If there are any characters in memory delete them For details refer to Deleting characters page 78 A F Press stitch selection keys to select pattern No 03 N E m Li o0 ER A A vev e For details refer to step of Selecting a stitch page 39 75 UTILITY STITCHES Press the side of stitch width adjustment key to enter the selected character D CE m G3 x ER 0 AA Stitch width adjustment key gt The following display is shown on the LCD m Tio ia 16
108. odel Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain weave fab rics heirloom stitching etc Decorative hemming on thin medium weight and plain weave fab rics heir hing etc Decorative on thin and plain weave rics heirloom sti etc N Decorative hemming on thin medium w and plain weave fa rics heirloom stitc etc Decorative stitching smocking stitching heirloom stitching etc Decorative stitching smocking stitching heirloom stitching etc Horizontal buttonholes on thin and medium weight fabrics N wn Secured buttonholes for fabrics that have back ings Buttonholes for stretch or knit fabrics N Buttonholes for stretch fabrics N Bound buttonholes Keyhole buttonholes for hick or furry fabrics N oO Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and hick fabrics Keyhole buttonholes for hick or furry fabrics Reinforcing openings and areas where the seam easily comes oose 30 Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5mm from the right edge of the presser foot Piecing straight stitching with a seam allowance of 6 5mm from the left edge of the presser foot Stitch Width mm inch Auto Manual 5 0 3 16 1 5 7 0 6 1 4 3 16 5 7 0 6 1 4 15 64 5 7 0 6 1 4 3 16 5 7 0 6 1 4 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 5 0 3 16 3 0 5 0 1 8 3 16 6 0 15 64 3 0 6 0 1 8 15 64
109. ok and loop fastener replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics page 31 Presser foot locking pin black button Release the presser foot locking pin black button gt The presser foot remains level allowing the fabric to be fed Edge of the hook and loop fastener e After the seam is sewn the presser foot will return to its original angle 45 SEWING BASICS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly If this occurs place thin paper or stabilizer material under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric When you have finished sewing tear off any excess paper Stabilizer material or paper Sewing stretch fabrics First baste the pieces of fabric together and then sew without stretching the fabric Basting 46 Stitching cylindrical pieces Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs or hard to reach areas Pull the flat bed attachment to the left to release it Flat bed attachment With the flat bed attachment removed free arm sewing is possible e When sewing cylindrical pieces follow the next step NS Note When you are finished with free arm sewing install the flat bed attachment back in its original position Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the arm and then sew from the top
110. old the fabric and then iron the tucks down to one side 1 Joining Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the seam allowance of joined fabrics This is used when making a crazy quilt Attach zigzag foot J Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of fabric and then open up the seam allowances Wrong side of fabric 6 5 mm 1 4 inch seam allowance Straight stitch I Select stitch lt g or 3 i D Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces up and then sew over the seam with the center of the presser foot aligned with the seam Right side of fabric 73 UTILITY STITCHES Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle the needle holes are enlarged creating a lace like decorative stitch This is used to decorate hems and tablecloths on thin or medium weight fabrics in addition to plain weave fabrics CAUTION The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back For details refer to Upper threading page 25 Insert the wing needle e Use a 130 705H 100 16 wing needle e For details on inserting a needle refer to Replacing the needle page 32 2 Attach monogramming foot N OE EEE EE Zod CAUTION Select a stitch width of 6 0 mm 15 64 inch or less otherwise the needle
111. on button once or twice Mark Needle position button Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower thread Upper thread Lower thread 30 Pull out about 10 cm 4 inches of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot Upper thread Lower thread E For models equipped with the quick set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread When sewing gathers or darts you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over Before you draw up the lower thread put the bobbin back in Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of the arrow and leave it there without cutting it e The bobbin cover should still be removed Draw up the lower thread as described in steps to Replace the bobbin cover REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below CAUTION Only use home sewing machine needles Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine Never use bent needles Bent needles can easily break possibly resulting in injury Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle tha
112. own press down on the spool pin lever 2 Remove the spool cap with your finger gt The spool pin swings up Spool pin Spool cap CAUTION Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding CAUTION Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin otherwise the spool pin may bend or break the bobbin The thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin Memo Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is When sewing with fine cross wound horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front thread use the small spool cap and leave a at the bottom small space between the cap and the spool Spool cap small Spool cross wound thread Space Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is moved to the right end of guide the spool pin While holding the spool with your right hand and then pass the thread under the thread CAUTION O Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned from the back to the front correctly the thread may become tangled Hold the thread with your right hand so that around the spool
113. p you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model E L 30 Reverse reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction For details refer to Sewing reinforcement stitches page 42 E Buttons provided on some models Start stop button Press the start stop button to start or stop sewing The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed When sewing is stopped the needle is lowered in the fabric For details refer to Starting to sew page 41 di die D _ I qc CE Needle position button Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle Be sure to raise the needle before threading the needle Use this button to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas Pressing the button twice sews one stitch Sewing speed controller Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Operation panel The operation panel located on the front of the sewing machine allows you to select a stitch and specify how the stitch will be sewn The operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model 2 EE LL Cl
114. perly Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine The feed dogs are lowered Slide the feed dog position lever to s eje Page 57 67 The stitch is too fine Lengthen the stitch length You have not used the right hoe Choose a thread and needle that are cn of fabric thread and appropriate for the type of fabric page 31 Tees le in Remove the tangle thread If the i Moster Is tangled tor example IN thread is tangled in the race clean the page 91 95 The fabric does race not feed The presser foot you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that for the type of stitch that you want to page 81 you want to sew sew The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle page 32 Use the presser foot locking pin Zigzag foot J is slanted on a thick black button on the left si w seam at the beginning of stitching zigzag foot J to keep the presser foot level while sewing The fabric feeds i SE Contact your retailer or the nearest pre a The feed mechanism is damaged authorized service center You have not used bobbin that has been designed for this machine 108 E After sewing Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference You have not threaded the right com The thread us needle for the Incorrect bobbins will not work You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine EE Poet N E has page 17 Bobb
115. pper thread as shown in the Memo illustration below When sewing with fine cross wound thread use the small spool cap and leave a small space between the cap and the spool Spool cap small Spool cross wound thread Space While holding the spool with your right hand and then pass the thread under the thread guide Make sure you guide the thread through the thread take up lever from right to left as shown in the illustration below N AN Thread take up lever Thread guide Pass the thread under the thread guide cover from the back to the front Hold the thread with your right hand so that gt Memo there is no slack in the thread that is pulled If the needle is not raised the thread take out and then pass the thread under the thread up lever cannot be threaded Be sure to guide cover with your left hand press the needle position button to raise the needle before threading the thread take up lever Thread guide cover 27 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the needle bar thread Me guide above the needle J Note The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand then feeding the thread with your right hand If the thread take up lever is lowered the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take up lever Make
116. properly may cause the thread tension to loosen and may break the needle YJ X Wound evenly Wound poorly gt Memo When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin the machine will make a clicking sound this is not a malfunction The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right 21 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Raise the needle to its highest position by turning Lower threading the handwheel toward you counterclockwise or i press needle position button for models Install the bobbin wound with thread equipped with the needle position button and e For more details on quick set bobbin see page 23 raise the presser foot lever CA U T l 9 N Turn off the sewing machine Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen breaking the needle and resulting in injury an Slide the button and open the cover p HRA pr Wound evenly Cover Wound poorly Slide button The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine If bobbins from other Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in models are used the machine will not operate the direction shown by the arrow correctly Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type part code SA156 SFB XA5539 151 Actual size 11 5 mm 7 16 inch This model _ Other models CAUTION Mak
117. r feet needle or other parts to assure correct installation 9 For repair or adjustment e If the Light unit light emitting diode is damaged it must be replaced by authorized dealer In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required first follow the troubleshooting table in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself If the problem persists please consult your local authorized Brother dealer Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice For additional product information visit our web site at www brother com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is intended for household use 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 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the applian
118. r thread is incorrectly threaded instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the lower thread it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up For this reason the thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric E Symptom e The upper thread appears as a single continuous line The lower thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric Refer to the illustration below E Remedy check details e The upper thread has tightened up and Correctly install the lower thread comes out when pulled e The upper thread has tightened up and Turn off the sewing machine wrinkles appear in the fabric e The upper thread tension is tight and the 6 Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case results do not change even after the thread tension is adjusted Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread unwinds in the correct direction Hold the bobbin with your right hand with the thread unwinding to the left and hold the end of the thread with your left hand Then with your right hand place the bobbin in the bobbin case Lower side of fabric Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric Upper thread Upper side of fabric Lower thread If the bobbin is inserted with the thread unwinding in the wrong direction sewing will be done with an incorrect thread tension 94 While holding the bobbin in place with your finger pass the thread through the slit in the Tan
119. read toward the rear of the machine Presser foot lever fn Sewing speed controller Slowly press down on the foot controller Sem 2 inches With models equipped with start stop button if the foot controller is not connected press once p 55 a rey AN Start stop button gt The machine starts sewing 41 SEWING BASICS Take your foot off the foot controller or press 4 start stop button once if the machine was started by pressing start stop button for models equipped with the start stop button gt The machine stops sewing Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up With models equipped with needle position button raise the needle by pressing once or twice This procedure is not necessary if the needle stop position has been set to the raised position page 15 10 Raise the presser foot lever 42 Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine and then pass the threads upward from below through the thread cutter to cut them Thread cutter Memo amp When the foot controller is plugged in start stop button cannot be used to start sewing for models equipped with the start stop button When sewing is stopped the needle remains lowered in the fabric The machine can be set so that the needle will stay up when sewing
120. rong presser foot the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break and may cause injury Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine Using other any presser feet may cause an accident or injury Press the black button at the back of the Replacing the presser foot presser foot holder to release the presser foot Replace the presser foot as described below Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up With models equipped with needle position button raise the needle by pressing 1 once or twice Black button OG di Presser foot holder or D Place a different presser foot below the holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the S 3 LE shank in the holder Q Position the presser foot so the letter indicating the presser foot type J A etc is positioned to Mark Needle position button be read If the sewing machine has been turned on turn it off L CA U T O N de foot holder Pin Before replacing the presser foot be sure to turn off the sewing machine otherwise injuries may occur if Mz the foot controller or the start stop button is AAR Note accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing The presser foot to be used with each stitch appears in the LCD To select a stitch refer Raise the presser foot lever to Selecting a stitch pa
121. rs is described below 68 Determine the desired length of the bar tack Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot A to the desired length The distance between the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm 3 16 inch TTTTTTTTT Presser foot scale Length of bar tack 5 mm 3 16 inch e A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28 mm 1 1 8 inches can be sewn 2 Attach buttonhole foot A Select stitch i A Position the fabric so that the opening of the pocket faces toward you and then lower the presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm 1 16 inch in front of the pocket opening O 2 mm 1 16 inch Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the presser foot e When lowering the presser foot do not push in the front of the presser foot otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with the correct size Do not reduce the gap Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as possible Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot Buttonhole lever Bracket Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your left hand and then start sewing gt Once sewing is completed the machine automatically sews reinforcement stitches then stops Raise the needle and the presser foot lever remove the fabric and cut the thread Raise the buttonhole lever to
122. rse stabilizer material under the fabric pag t 107 bobbin that has s machine page 26 Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric page 31 page 32 page 46 APPENDIX Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The presser foot you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is correct The fabric is appropriate for the type of stitch that for the type of stitch that you want to page 81 wrinkled YOU want to sew sew The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread page 43 98 You h t threaded th thread properly St S ORPS Correct the upper threading You have not used the right combination of fabric thread and ni pu ae page 31 Stitches are needle pprop yp skipped The needle is bent or blunt Replace the needle ES age The needle is incorrectly installed Correctly install the needle ES 5 Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and age 91 needle plate or in the race clean the plate and the race pag Dust has built up in the feed dogs or Remove the needle plate cover and age 91 in the race clean the plate and the race pag You have not threaded the upper thread properly Correct the upper threading page 25 There is a high pitched noise Replace the bobbin case while sewing The bobbin case is scratched Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center Incorrect bobbins will not work pro
123. s machine on an unstable surface such as an unsteady or slanted table otherwise the machine may fall resulting in injuries 6 Special care is required when sewing Always pay close attention to the needle Do not use bent or damaged needles Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle Switch the machine to the symbol O position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the needle area Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate as it could cause the needle to break Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break 7 This machine is not a toy Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children The plastic bag that this machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of suffocation Do not use outdoors 8 For a longer service life When storing this machine avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations Do not use or store the machine near a space heater iron halogen lamp or other hot objects Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case Benzene thinner and scouring powders can damage the case and machine and should never be used Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies the presse
124. s not connected while the buttonhole lever is lowered Lower the presser foot lever before continuing the operation Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and the foot controller was pressed or the start stop button was pressed if the foot controller is not connected while the buttonhole lever is raised Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation The reverse reinforcement stitch button or needle position button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right Move the bobbin winder shaft to the left before continuing the operation Disconnect the foot controller and then The start stop button was pressed while the press the start stop button Otherwise foot controller was connected operate the machine by using the foot controller Clean the race to remove the tangled thread page 91 The motor locked up because the thread Check the needle If the needle is bent or became tangled or the needle bent and thus broken replace the needle page 32 hit the needle plate If both of the above fail refer to Error message E6 appears in the LCD page 103 Ken Contact your nearest authorized service The machine may be malfunctioning center Operation beep Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep If a non functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or fo
125. speed controller for models equipped with the start stop button Changing the needle stop position Changing the initial needle position Rv Fer Cancelling the operation beep sisi THREADING THE MACHINE e seeeesesennvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnvnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnunnunnnnnne Winding the bobbin Lower threading eseese Upper threading ee see Fe ate Drawing up the lower thread sic iscscssiicsscccarscevativeitaasincasedsctivesastscsstrigiiecsenisuisaratadvecssunsasbeeastasiceusbeniavesieahedl REPLACING THE NEEDLE Needle precautions Mes PRE AR M betes ca vats A banan Needle types and their uses Checking the needle 0 pust oes pee Replacing the gd 10 gt NE EEE EN NN Se Sewing withthe twin HOO 42 s2521 s1esstusses cxesees ida rares pasesnr etre sl ana er nent ate tonnes apeieran entree ins s ne REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT seirrevovosesnsnnanensennvensesnnnnvennsasennnnnnssanvenneasenannnenansnnnsansessennens Replacing the presser 10 EEE Removing the presser foot holder SEWING unde eee General sewing procedure Selecting a stitch a Adjusting the stitch length and width Starting to SOW rrnrernnnnvnnnnnrvnrnrnnnnrnnenen avs seat PME AGS SION ecsevecces cits ser Gud Goascs tush evisecscesaascnvabesnaeaducadsvicssaeysarsantevicsacisdshensbiasasasapentecsas USEFUL SEWING TIPS ciccccsiacciccsssccccduseiscsideesscansadsesecascissdasesesdssutecascuncdassidecashassesocabuaacteser KLE ES E EEEE
126. ss CAUTION Be sure to turn off the main power before replacing the presser foot Otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller or start stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing Observe the corresponding precautions when performing each of the following stitching operations Stretch stitching Elastic attaching Attach zigzag foot J When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a O piece of clothing the finished dimensions will be that of the stretched elastic tape Therefore it is necessary 2 Select stitch 4 that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used a ae Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the Sew the fabric without stretching it fabric Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned on the fabric Elastic tape Pin 2 Attach zigzag foot J 61 UTILITY STITCHES Select a stitch Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while stretching the tape so that it is the same length as the fabric While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot with your left hand pull the fabric at the pin nearest the front of the presser foot with your right hand AA RAR A yY A U NA az ao es i CAUTION When sewing be sure that the needle does not touch any pins otherwise the needle may bend or break 62 Stitch Name
127. strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged 33 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle refer to STITCH SETTINGS page 81 a Twin needle Extra spool pin CAUTION Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine part code 131096 121 Other needles could break and damage the machine Do not sew with bent needles The needle could break and injure you You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle Instead thread the twin needle by hand from front to back Using the needle threader may damage the machine When using the twin needle be sure to select an appropriate stitch otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or less otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Install the twin needle Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the e For details on installing a needle refer to bobbin winder shaft Replacing the needle page 32 Thread the upper thread for the left needle Ea se Hr e For details refer to steps through of k 4
128. sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take up lever before you feed the upper thread If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems E Using the needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader CAUTION Needle bar thread guide The needle threader can be used with a 75 11 through 100 16 home sewing machine needle However the needle threader cannot be used with a 65 9 home sewing machine needle When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread the needle threader cannot be used Thread with a thickness of 130 120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle If the needle threader cannot be used refer to Upper threading page 25 Turn off the sewing machine Follow steps through of the procedure in Upper threading to thread the machine CA U T l 9 N to the needle bar thread guide Make sure you turn the power off while 2 Lower the presser foot lever threading the machine without using the needle threader for models equipped with the needle threader If you accidentally step While lowering the needle threader lever on the foot controller and the machine starts hook the thread onto the guide to sew you could be injured Thread the needle from front to back and pull out about 5 cm 2 inches of thread
129. t should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew R at Thread Fabric Type Application Size of Needle Type Size Broadcloth EF Medium Tepe Synthetic thread 75 11 90 14 Flannel Gabardine Silk thread Thin fabrics Georgette Synthetic thread 65 9 75 11 Challis Satin Silk thread 30 100 16 Cotton thread Miek ADrCS Dem Ke Synthetic thread en 90 14 100 16 SK thread i E Ball point needle Stretch fabrics Thread for knits 50 60 es 1 90 1 i A 50 90 Easily frayed fabrics Synthetic thread thread 65 9 90 14 RU RE mn itchi Synthetic thread pe PRE CE 10006 6 For top stitching Silk thread 711307 Note Never use a thread of weight 20 or lower It may cause malfunctions gt Memo The smaller the thread number the thicker the thread and the larger the needle number the thicker the needle 31 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE E Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur Use the ball point needle for best results when sewing patterns using monogramming foot N The factory recommended needle is HG 4BR Organ Schmetz needles JERSEY BALL POINT 130 705H SUK 90 14 may be used as a substitute E Transparent nylon thread Use a 90 14 to 100 16 needle regardless of the fabric or thread CAUTI
130. tart sewing If you choose a different stitch the needle will hit the presser foot and break the needle You may also be injured With the right side of the fabric facing up continue sewing with the zipper on the right side of the presser foot Left side of the pin Needle drop point When you have finished sewing remove the basting stitching Stitching Right side of fabric Basting stitching End of zipper opening Sew the stitching in order from to 60 SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC TAPE Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached Stitch Width Stitch Length Pattern No mm inch mm inch Stitch Name Application Stitching Auto Auto Manual Manual Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse Rev Reinforcement Reinf 100 stitches mode 90 stitches mode 80 stitches mode 70 stitches model 60 stitches 50 stitches model 40 stitches model Sewing stretch fabrics 1 0 1 16 2 5 3 32 Stretch stitch ive stitchi 1 0 3 0 1 0 4 0 and decorative stitching 1 16 1 8 1 16 3 16 Overcasting on medium 5 0 3 16 1 0 1 16 3 point weight or stretch fabrics 1 5 7 0 0 2 4 0 zigzag stitch attaching elastic darn 8725 he 1 16 1 4 1 64 3 16 Elastic l 4 0 3 16 1 0 1 16 attaching een 0 0 7 0 0 240 stitch 0 1 4 1 64 3 16 Select a stitch width of 5 0 mm 3 16 inch or le
131. ur beeps only for models equipped with the operation beep E if a key is pressed correct operation One beep sounds E If an incorrect operation is performed or a non functioning key is pressed Two or four beeps sound M If the machine locks up for example because the thread is tangled The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it before continuing to sew 110 INDEX Numerics 3 point zigzag SUCH sise sssssss iso 47 A ACCOSSOME S vies csavarnes siacoucerceniepvaredenconeanseacsaconcsudsnaregancenne 6 adjusting stitches 79 APPIIQU S shine nn assess TN 63 B Dal TACK tea waettscsscves sagsoeddnuaesasceigs convscessearvasunestennasdentee cones 68 basic stitching 49 blind hem stitching 150 bObbiM ss sissssssssenssssssssimessninnianmn 22 bobbin G sene issir nsa iesise iiit 23 bobbin covetuvsinsrnerirsinessmsvivne esse 9 22 23 bobbin winder eee 8 17 20 105 106 110 BUTTON SEWINGs sers s sertie stone 57 buttonhole foot sise buttonhole lever buttonhole sewing C character stitch indicator cesses eee 10 75 77 character stitch key checking characters combining characters CraZVQUil SUITE hIN Basses shine ans D dangereuse E E 47 61 deleting charact rs sssssts mn 78 E elastic tapes sen nier suit 61 error MESSAGES 110 xtra spool pihusssart srk
132. ut the thread with the cutter AM gt Note If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension adjusting spring of the bobbin case it may cause incorrect thread tension page 43 er Tension adjusting spring 24 TS 0 Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle e For details on the needle threader see page 28 Spool pin Mark on the handwheel CAUTION When threading the upper thread carefully follow the instructions If the upper threading is not correct the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination For details on the correct combination of needles and threads refer to Needle types and their uses page 31 Turn on the sewing machine Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you counterclockwise so that the mark on the wheel points up or press needle position button for models equipped with the needle position button once or twice to raise the needle Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever une OR Be Presser foot lever C O A U TI N O Mark Needle position button e If the needle is not correctly raised the sewing machine can not be threaded Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before thre
133. with the twin needle refer to STITCH SETTINGS page 81 CAUTION After adjusting the stitch width slowly turn the handwheel toward you counterclockwise and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot If the needle hits the presser foot the needle may bend or break Start sewing For details on starting to sew refer to Starting to sew page 41 gt Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other NNN NS Note When using the twin needle the stitches may become bunched together depending on the types of thread and fabric that are used If this occurs increase the stitch length For details on adjusting the stitch length refer to Adjusting the stitch length and width page 40 CAUTION When changing the sewing direction be sure to raise the needle from the fabric and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle left down in the fabric otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged 35 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot If you leave the power on and step on the controller the machine will start and you may be injured Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen If you use the w

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