Instruction Manual for Sewing Machine

Polarized Plugs Caution

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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Record in space provided below the Serial No. and Model No. of this appliance.

The Serial No. is located on Bed Plate.

The Model No. is located on Rating Plate.

Serial No.: ____________________

Model No.: ____________________

Retain these numbers for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions

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

Read all instructions before using (this sewing machine)

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts.

WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("0") position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14. Unplug the sewing machine when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
15. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

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Name of Parts (Front View)

A diagram shows the front view of the sewing machine with the following parts labeled:

• Spool pin
• Sub-spool pin
• Top cover
• Zigzag width dial
• Needle position knob
• Take up lever
• Reverse button
• Thread tension dial
• Stitch length dial
• Presser foot
• Shuttle cover
• Thread guide for upper threading
• Extension table

Name of Parts (Rear View)

A diagram shows the rear view of the sewing machine with the following parts labeled:

• Bobbin winder spindle
• Bobbin winder stopper
• Upper thread guide
• Stop clamp motion knob
• Hand wheel
• Face cover
• Thumb screw
• Needle plate
• Needle clamp screw
• Presser foot lever

Accessories

The following accessories are included:

• Bobbin
• Spool pin felt
• Zigzag foot (On machine)
• Buttonhole foot
• Button attaching foot
• Zipper foot
• Machine Oil
• Buttonhole cutter
• Screw driver
• Needle (Sizes #11, #14)
• Accessory Kit (#70622 + Buttonhole foot #21005)

Before Sewing

Power Supply Setup:

1. Fit the power supply plug into the machine.
2. Plug the machine into the power supply.
3. Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.

Remove or Install Bulb:

1. Open the face cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Remove the bulb by unscrewing it counter-clockwise.
3. Install a new bulb by screwing it in clockwise.
4. Use a screw-type bulb with 120V/15W (Max).

IMPORTANT: When leaving the sewing machine unattended, the plug must be removed from the socket outlet. When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine must be disconnected from the supply by removing the plug from the socket outlet.

Removing Extension Table

1. Hold the left end of the table and pull out in the direction of the arrow.

Free-Arm Sewing

1. This sewing machine can be used as a flat bed machine but easily converts to a free-arm machine by removing the extension table.

2. It is especially useful for sewing sleeves, pant legs, tubular fabrics, etc., more easily.

3. To sew tubular items, just slip the sleeve or leg of pants onto the free arm as shown.

Winding the Bobbin

1. Release the stop motion knob.
2. Thread as shown.
3. When the bobbin is filled, tighten the stop motion knob.

Push the bobbin winder spindle in the direction of the arrow.

When bobbin winding is completed, return the spindle to its original position.

If bobbin winding is incorrect, release the screw of the upper thread guide and adjust it up or down until bobbin winding is balanced.

Removing Bobbin Case and Bobbin

1. Raise the needle to its highest position and open the shuttle race cover.
2. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin case and pull the bobbin case out of the machine.
3. Release the latch, and the bobbin will fall out easily.

Inserting Bobbin into Bobbin Case

1. Pull off about 5cm of thread from the bobbin and insert it into the bobbin case as shown.
2. Guide the end of the thread into the slot.
3. Pull into the slot and under the tension spring, and draw out about 10cm of thread.

Inserting Bobbin Case into Shuttle Race

1. Raise the needle to its highest position, pulling the thread to the front. Open the latch of the bobbin case and hold it.
2. Holding the latch open, place the bobbin case onto the center pin in the shuttle and release the latch.

Threading Upper Thread

Follow the numbered steps (A to I) as shown in the diagram for threading the upper thread.

Twin Needle Threading

Remove the regular needle and insert the twin needle. Thread both threads through the same path as for normal sewing. Separate the threads before the last thread guide above the needle. Insert one thread into the right needle of the twin needle, and the other thread into the left needle of the twin needle.

CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width wider than the number 2 setting. Exceeding this will cause the needle to break.

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

1. Hold the upper thread with your left hand, turn the hand wheel slowly towards you until the needle goes down and comes up. Then stop the hand wheel when the take-up lever is at its highest position. Lightly draw up the upper thread, and the lower thread will be brought up in a loop.
2. Pull out both threads and place them together under the presser foot to the rear of the machine.
3. Place fabric under the presser foot from the front, lower the presser foot.
4. Start to sew (see page 16).

Changing Sewing Directions

1. Lower the needle down into the fabric and raise the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to change direction as desired.
2. Lower the presser foot and start to sew.

Control Dial

The control dial includes the following:

1. Reverse button
2. Zig-zag width dial
3. Thread tension dial
4. Needle position knob
5. Stitch length dial

Adjusting Thread Tension

Upper Thread Tension:

Upper thread tension may be adjusted by turning the thread tension dial.

Lower Thread Tension:

Lower thread tension can be adjusted by turning the screw on the bobbin case slightly to the right (clockwise) to increase tension. Turn the screw to the left (counter-clockwise) to decrease tension.

Regulating the Presser Foot Pressure

1. Push down the inner pin (A) to increase pressure (for light to medium fabrics).
2. Push down the outer ring to release pressure (for heavy fabrics).
3. Insufficient pressure may cause poor feeding, skipped stitches, or difficulty in guiding the fabric.
4. No pressure adjustment is required when darning or sewing embroidery.

Drop Feed

Note: Darning plate can be purchased separately.

There are times when you want to control the feeding of fabric yourself. Raise the needle bar to its highest position and raise the presser foot. Place the darning plate over the needle plate, aligning the two pins of the darning plate with the holes in the needle plate. You can then determine the movement of the fabric yourself. See page 22 for button sewing application.

Changing Needle

1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the old needle.
3. With the flat side of the needle facing away from you, insert the needle as far up as it will go.
4. Tighten the needle clamp screw securely.

Fabric, Thread, Needle Table

Please note that the following list is a guide when sewing different fabrics:

To Start Sewing

Important Hints:

1. Raise the take-up lever to its highest position before starting and after stopping sewing.
2. Hold both threads about 10 cm to the rear of the machine for the first two or three stitches.
3. Sufficient fabric should be placed under the needle before lowering the presser foot.
4. Depress the foot pedal and start to sew.
5. Test the machine stitches on a scrap of fabric you plan to use, adjusting the machine for the length of stitch and tension suitable to your fabric.

Attention:

1. When turning the balance wheel manually, always turn it towards you.
2. Guide the cloth gently with your hand.
3. To prevent breaking the needle, always raise the needle out of the fabric when you stop sewing.

To Finish Seam

1. Sew to the edge of the seam.
2. Push the reverse button and sew in reverse for about 3-4 cm.
3. Raise the needle to its highest position.
4. Lift the presser foot and pull out the fabric to the rear of the machine.
5. Cut threads as shown on the thread cutter.

Straight Stitch

1. This type of stitching is used most frequently.
2. The zig-zag presser foot can be used for both straight and zig-zag sewing.
3. For sewing light fabric, use a smaller stitch size (Refer to page 15 for dial setting).

Zigzag Sewing

Satin stitching can be used for sewing initials, patterns, applique, etc.

A diagram shows the zigzag width position and examples of stitches.

Button Sewing

1. Lower the drop feed.
2. Place the button attaching presser foot in position.
3. Place the button between the presser foot and the fabric, and lower the presser foot.
4. Manually turn the hand wheel towards you, ensuring that the needle enters both holes of the button without obstruction. (Increase or decrease width setting).
5. Sew about 7 stitches.
6. Pull both threads to the underside and tie together.

Zipper Sewing

Select straight stitch.

1. The zipper foot is designed to sew close to a raised edge, preventing sewing on the zipper.
2. Place the zipper foot in position and attach it firmly.
3. Fold the fabric about 2 cm and place the fabric under the foot.
4. To sew the left side of the zipper, set the zipper foot on the right side of the needle.
5. To sew the right side of the zipper, set the zipper foot on the left side of the needle. Sew as illustrated.

Hemming

Note: Hemmer foot can be purchased separately.

A diagram shows the dimensions for hemming: 3mm, 1mm, 20mm.

1. Raise the foot and the needle to its highest position. Replace the foot with the hemmer foot.
2. Fold over the fabric edge by about 3mm and place it under the foot. Secure the folded edge with a few stitches. Take out the workpiece and draw the hem into the hemmer foot by pulling the threads.
3. Lower the foot and sew the hem.
4. During sewing, fold the fabric to the left a little and allow it to run into the hemmer foot.
5. Make sure that the fabric does not move under the right half of the foot. The fabric must be fed into the scroll of the hemmer sufficiently so that the workpiece edge runs freely through the groove under the foot.

Only suitable materials can be used, and some practice may be necessary to achieve best results.

Twin Needle

Note: Twin needle can be purchased separately.

Remove the regular needle and insert the twin needle. Thread both threads through the same path as for normal sewing. Separate the threads before the last thread guide above the needle. Insert one thread into the right needle of the twin needle, and the other thread into the left needle of the twin needle.

CAUTION: Do not set the stitch width wider than the number 2 setting. Exceeding this will cause the needle to break.

Embroidery

Lower the feed dog and move the hooped fabric slowly to form the desired effect. See Page 13 for drop feed.

Quilter

Note: Quilt guide can be purchased separately.

1. Slide the arm through the hole on top of the presser foot holder.
2. Move the guide to the required stitch distance.

Seam Guide

Note: Seam guide can be purchased separately.

1. Use the seam guide when sewing a long seam of regular distance from the edge of the material.
2. Set the guide hole on the bed, to the right of the needle plate, and adjust the distance from the needle to the guide for the desired seam allowance.
3. Run the machine with the edge of the material touching the guide.

Buttonhole Sewing

1. Mark with a pencil or chalk the exact length of the buttonhole on the fabric.
2. Remove the regular presser foot and attach the buttonhole foot. Put the fabric under the buttonhole foot.
3. Set the stitch length knob to '0', zigzag width knob to '5', and needle position knob to the center position. Then sew 3-5 stitches as Figure (1).
4. Set the stitch length to about 0.5, zigzag width knob to about '2', and needle position knob to the left position. Then sew as Figure (2) until you reach the end of the marking.
5. Set the zigzag width knob to '5', then sew 3-5 stitches as Figure (3).
6. Set the stitch length knob to about 0.5, zigzag width knob to '2', and needle position knob to the right position. Push the "R" button and sew until you reach the end of the marking as Figure (4).
7. Remove the fabric from the machine and open the buttonhole with a buttonhole cutter or seam cutter.

Diagrams illustrate the four steps of buttonhole sewing.

Maintenance (Cleaning and Oiling)

1. Raise the needle to its highest position.
2. Take out the bobbin case.
3. Turn the latch knob A as illustrated.
4. Take off the shuttle race cover.
5. Take out the shuttle hook.
6. Clean and oil the shuttle race and hook, then replace in the reverse order.

Diagrams indicate oil points on the top cover, face cover, and underside of the base.

Diagrams show cleaning the shuttle race, shuttle hook, and feed dog.

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