JANOME Hello Kitty 18750 Owner's manual

Instruction Manual

Manual De Instrucciones

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

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

following:

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

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to

electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance. (European Union only)

DANGER

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To reduce the risk of electric shock:

An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the

electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING

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To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near

children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.

3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been

dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

Return this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or

mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and

foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep ngers 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 deect the needle causing it to break.

14. Switch this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading the

needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS

Names of Parts .................................................................. 2

Standard Accessories ....................................................... 4

SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply .............................. 6

• To use the foot control ..................................................... 6

• To use the start/stop button ............................................. 6

Before Using Your Sewing Machine .................................. 6

Operating Instructions ...................................................... 8

Controlling Sewing Speed ................................................. 8

Machine Operating Buttons ........................................ 10-12

Speed Control Lever........................................................ 12

Presser Foot Lifter .......................................................... 14

Thread Cutter ................................................................. 14

Extension Table ............................................................... 14

• To detach the table ........................................................ 14

• To attach the table ......................................................... 14

Free-arm sewing.............................................................. 14

Changing the Needle ...................................................... 16

Selecting Thread and Needles ........................................ 16

Changing the Presser Foot ............................................. 18

• To attach ........................................................................ 18

• To remove...................................................................... 16

To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder .......................... 18

• To remove...................................................................... 18

• To attach ........................................................................ 18

Bobbin Winding .......................................................... 20-24

• Setting the spool ........................................................... 20

• Additional spool pin ....................................................... 20

• Removing the bobbin .................................................... 20

• Winding the bobbin ....................................................... 22

• Inserting the bobbin ....................................................... 24

Threading the Machine .................................................... 26

• Threading the machine.................................................. 26

• Needle threader ............................................................ 26

• Drawing up the bobbin thread ....................................... 28

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight Stitch

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• Correct tension .............................................................. 30

• Tension is too tight......................................................... 30

• Tension is too loose ....................................................... 30

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag Stitch .... 32

• Correct tension .............................................................. 32

• Tension is too tight......................................................... 32

• Tension is too loose ....................................................... 32

LCD Display..................................................................... 34

Stitch Patterns ................................................................. 34

SECTION III. STRAIGHT STITCH SEWING

Straight Stitch .................................................................. 36

• Starting to sew .............................................................. 36

• Finishing sewing ............................................................ 36

Use the Seam Guides ..................................................... 36

Turning a Square Corner ................................................. 36

• To adjust the stitch length .............................................. 38

• To adjust the needle drop position................................. 38

Automatic Reverse Stitch ................................................ 40

Auto-lock Stitch................................................................ 40

Stretch Stitch ................................................................... 40

Zipper Sewing............................................................. 42-44

• To snap on the zipper foot ............................................. 42

• Fabric preparation ......................................................... 42

• To sew ...................................................................... 42-44

SECTION IV. ZIGZAG STITCH SEWING

Zigzag Stitch ............................................................... 46-48

• To adjust the stitch width ............................................... 46

• To adjust the stitch length .............................................. 46

To Drop or Raise the Feed Dogs ..................................... 48

Button Sewing ................................................................. 48

Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ........................................ 48

SECTION V. UTILITY AND DECORATIVE STITCHES

Blind Hem Stitch .............................................................. 50

• To sew ........................................................................... 50

Shell Stitch....................................................................... 50

Patchwork Piecing ........................................................... 52

Box Stitch ........................................................................ 52

Scallop Stitch ................................................................... 54

Smocking ......................................................................... 54

Applique........................................................................... 56

• To adjust the stitch width ............................................... 56

Fagoting........................................................................... 56

Cross Stitch ..................................................................... 58

Decorative Satin Stitches ................................................ 58

Decorative Stitches.......................................................... 60

Decorative Stitch Combinations ...................................... 60

SECTION VI. BUTTONHOLE

Various Kinds of Buttonholes and Their Uses ................. 62

Square Buttonhole ...................................................... 64-66

• To sew ...................................................................... 64-66

To Adjust Buttonhole Stitch .............................................. 68

• To adjust the stitch width ............................................... 68

• To adjust the stitch density ............................................ 68

Round-End Buttonhole .................................................... 68

Keyhole Buttonhole ......................................................... 68

Corded Buttonhole........................................................... 70

Darning Stitch .................................................................. 72

• To sew ........................................................................... 72

• To sew a shorter darning ............................................... 72

• To sew a same-sized darning ........................................ 72

• To sew the evenness of the darning ............................. 72

Tacking ............................................................................ 74

• To sew ........................................................................... 74

• To sew a shorter tack .................................................... 74

• To sew a same-sized tack ............................................. 74

Eyelet............................................................................... 74

• To sew ........................................................................... 74

• To adjust the shape of an eyelet.................................... 74

SECTION VII. STRETCH STITCHES

Triple Stretch Stitch ......................................................... 76

Sculpture Stitch ............................................................... 76

Saddle Stitch ................................................................... 76

Multiple-zigzag Stitch....................................................... 78

• Seam nishing ............................................................... 78

• Mending ........................................................................ 78

Overedge Stitch ............................................................... 78

Serging ............................................................................ 78

Elastic Stretch Stitch........................................................ 80

Stretch Patching .............................................................. 80

Correcting Distorted Stitch Patterns ................................ 80

• Stretch stitch pattern ..................................................... 80

• Evenness of tacking ...................................................... 80

SECTION VIII. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs ........................ 82

Replacing the Bobbin Holder ........................................... 84

Problems and Warning Signs .......................................... 86

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 89

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NOTE:

 Sewingmachinedesignandspecicationsaresubjectto

 changewithoutpriornotice.

Names of Parts

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 Extensiontable(Accessorybox)

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 Needleplate

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 Needlethreader

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 Threadcutter

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 Facecover

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 Threadtake-uplever

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 Threadtensiondial

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 Spoolpin

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 Largespoolholder

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Bobbinwinderspindle

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Bobbinwinderstopper

!2

Holeforadditionalspoolpin

!3

Valuesetbuttons

!4

 Cursorbuttons

!5

 LCDdisplay

!6

 Speedcontrolslider

!7

Needlepositionup/downbutton

!8

Auto-lockbutton

!9

Reversestitchbutton

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Start/stopbutton

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 Hookcoverplate

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 Presserfoot(ZigzagfootA)

@3

 Footholder

@4

 Needleclampscrew

@5

 Needle

@6

Hookcoverreleasebutton

@7

Powerinlet

@8

Footcontroljack

@9

Powerswitch

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Handwheel

#1

 Carryinghandle

#2

 Upperthreadguide

#3

 Presserfootlifter

#4

 Buttonholelever

#5

 Free-arm

#6

 Dropfeedlever

#7

 Footcontrol

#8

 Powersupplycord

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!2

!3

!4

!6

!7

!8

!9

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@2

@3

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#1

#3

#4

#5

#6

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#7

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SECTION I. NAMES OF PARTS

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Bobbins

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Needle set

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Zigzag foot: A

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Satin stitch foot: F

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Zipper foot: E

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Automatic buttonhole foot: R

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Seam ripper/Buttonhole opener

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Screwdriver

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Large spool holder

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Small spool holder

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Spool stand

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Spool pin felt

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Additional spool pin

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Lint brush

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Standard Accessories

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Before Using Your Sewing Machine

Beforeusingyoursewingmachineforthersttime,placea

scrapoffabricunderthepresserfootandrunthemachine

withthreadforafewminutes.Wipeawayanyoilwhichmay

appear.

*Donotplaceanythingonthefootcontrolwhennotsewing.

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SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW

Connecting Machine to Power Supply

• To use the foot control

 Turnoffthepowerswitch

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 Insertthefootcontrolplug

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intothefootcontroljack

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 Insertthemachineplug

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intothepowerinlet

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 Insertthepowersupplyplug

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intothewalloutlet

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.

 Turnonthepowerswitch

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.

 Thefootcontrolsign

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willbedisplayedwhenthe 

 footcontrolisconnectedtothemachine.

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Powerswitch

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Footcontrolplug

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Footcontroljack

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Machineplug

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Powerinlet

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Powersupplyplug

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Walloutlet

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Footcontrolsign

• To use the start/stop button

 Turnoffthepowerswitch

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.

 Insertthemachineplug

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intothepowerinlet

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.

 Insertthepowersupplyplug

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intothewalloutlet

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.

 Turnonthepowerswitch

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Powerswitch

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Machineplug

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Powerinlet

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Powersupplyplug

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Walloutlet

NOTE:

 Thestart/stopbuttondoesnotworkwhenthefoot 

 controlisconnected.

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Controlling Sewing Speed

Sewingspeedisvariedbythefootcontrol.

Theharderyoupressonthefootcontrol,thefasterthe

machineruns.

WARNING:

Whileinoperation,alwayskeepyoureyesonthe

sewingareaanddonottouchanymovingpartssuch

asthethreadtake-uplever,handwheelorneedle.

Alwaysturnoffthepowerswitchandunplugfromthe

powersupply:

 -whenleavingthemachineunattended.

 -whenattachingorremovingparts.

 -whencleaningthemachine.

Donotplaceanythingonthefootcontrol,otherwise

themachinewillruninadvertently.

Operating Instructions:

Thesymbol“O”onaswitchindicatesthe“off”positionofa

switch.

Forapplianceswithapolarizedplug(onebladewiderthan

theother):Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thisplugis

intendedtotinapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.

Ifitstilldoesnott,contactaqualiedelectriciantoinstall

theproperoutlet.Donotmodifythepluginanyway(U.S.A.

andCanadaonly).

*FootcontrolmodelYC-485EC-1isusedwiththissewing

machine.

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Start/Stop Button

Lowerthepresserfootlifter.

Pressthestart/stopbutton

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tostartthemachine.

Themachinestartsrunningslowlyfortherstfew

stitches;itthenrunsatthespeedsetbythespeedcontrol

slider.

Pressthestart/stopbutton

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againtostopthemachine.

NOTES:

•Themachinerunsslowlyaslongasyoupressandhold

 thestart/stopbutton

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Thestart/stopbutton

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cannotbeusedwhenthefoot

 controlisconnectedtothemachine.

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Reverse Stitch Button

Whenstitches(00,01,10,11)areselected,the

machinewillsewinreversewhilethereversestitchbutton

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ispressed.

Ifyoupressthereversestitchbutton

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whensewingany

otherstitches,themachinewillimmediatelysewlocking

stitchesandautomaticallystop.

Ifyoupressthereversestitchbutton

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whenstitch

pattern00,01,10,or11isselectedandthefootcontrolis

notconnected,themachinewillsewinreverseaslongas

thebuttonispressed,andthemachinewillstopwhenthe

buttonisreleased.

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Auto-lock Button

Whenstitches(00,01,10,11)areselected,

themachinewillimmediatelysewlockingstitchesand

automaticallystopwhentheauto-lockbutton

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is

pressed.

Ifyoupresstheauto-lockbutton

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whensewingany

otherstitches,themachinewillsewlockingstitchesatthe

endofthecurrentpatternandautomaticallystop.

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Needle Position Up/down Button

Pressthisbuttontobringtheneedleupordown.

Themachinewillstopwiththeneedleupordown

dependingontheneedlepositiondeterminedbythis

button.

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Cursor Buttons

Usethesebuttonstomovethecursor

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Pressbuttontomovethecursortoright.

Pressbuttontomovethecursortoleft.

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Value Set Buttons

Usethesebuttonstochangethesetvalue.

Movethecursorunderthedigityouwouldliketochange.

Pressbuttontoincreasethevalue.

Pressbuttontodecreasethevalue.

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Speed Control Lever

Sewingspeedcanbevariedbythespeedcontrolleverac-

cordingtoyoursewingneeds.

Toincreasesewingspeed,slidethelevertotheright.

Todecreasesewingspeed,slidethelevertotheleft.

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Extension Table

Theextensiontableprovidesanextendedsewingareaand

canbeeasilyremovedforfreearmsewing.

Theaccessoriescanbestoredinthetable.

• To detach the table

Pullthetableawayfromthemachine,asillustrated.

• To attach the table

Pushtheextensiontable,insertingthetabintotheslotuntil

thetablesnapsintothemachine.

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Extensiontable

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Tab

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Slot

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Accessorystorage

Free-arm Sewing

Free-armsewingisusedforstitchingsleeves,waistbands,

pantlegsoranyothertubulargarments.

Itisalsousefulfordarningsocksormendingkneesor

elbows.

Presser Foot Lifter

Thepresserfootlifterraisesandlowersthepresserfoot.

Youcanraisethefootabout1/4˝(0.6cm)higherthanthe

normaluppositionforeasyremovalofthepresserfoot,or

tohelpyouplaceheavyfabricunderthefoot.

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Loweredposition

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Normalupposition

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Extraupposition

Thread Cutter

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Threadcutter

Youdonotneedapairofscissorstocutthethreadafter

sewing.Simplyusethebuilt-inthreadcutter.

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Changing the Needle

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Needleclampscrew

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Needleclamp

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Gap

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Turnoffthepowerswitch.

  Raisetheneedletoitshighestpositionbyturningthe

  handwheelcounterclockwise,towardyou,andlowering

  thepresserfoot.Loosentheneedleclampscrew

q

by

  turningitcounterclockwise.Removetheneedlefromthe

  needleclamp

w

.

x

Insertanewneedleintotheneedleclamp

w

withthe

  atsidetotherear.Wheninsertingtheneedleintothe

  needleclamp

w

,pushitupasfarasitgoes.Tighten

  theneedleclampscrew

q

rmlybyturningitclockwise.

c

Toseeiftheneedleisgood,placetheatside

e

ofthe

  needleontosomethingat(needleplate,glass,etc.).

The gap

r

betweentheneedleandtheatsurface 

  shouldbeconsistent.Neveruseabentorbluntneedle.

  Adamagedneedlecancausepermanentsnagsorruns

  inknits,nesilksandsilk-likefabrics.

q

w

e

r

q

Fabric

Light

Thread

Medium

Heavy

Lawn

Georgette

Tricot

Wool,

Polyester

Cotton,

Polyester

Finejersey

Wool

Denim

Jersey

Coating

Quilting

Silk#80-100

Cotton#80-100

Synthetic#80-100

Silk#50

Cotton#60-80

Synthetic#50-80

Cotton#50

Silk#50

Cotton#40-50

Synthetic#40-50

Silk#30

Cotton#50

#9/65 –11/ 75

#11/75 –14/90

#14/90

#14/90–16/100

#16/100

Selecting Thread and Needles

Forgeneralsewing,useneedlesize11/75or14/90.Ane

threadandneedleshouldbeusedforsewinglightweight

fabrics,sothefabricwillnotbemarred.Heavyfabrics

requireaneedlelargeenoughtopiercethefabricwithout

frayingtheneedlethread.

Alwaystesttheneedlesizeonasmallscrapofthefabric

thatwillbeusedforactualsewing.

Ingeneral,usethesamethreadfortheneedleand

bobbin.Whensewingstretchfabrics,verynefabrics

andsynthetics,useaBLUETIPPEDneedle.Theblue

tippedneedleeffectivelypreventsskippedstitches.

Needle

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Changing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

 Whenattachingorremovingpresserfoot,turnOFFthe

 powerswitchandremovetheneedlefromtheneedle 

 clamp.

• To attach

Insertthepresserfootpin

q

intotheslit

w

ofthepresser

holderandpushthepresserfoottolockitinplace.

• To remove

Pullthefootinthedirectionofarrowtoremovethepresser

foot.

q

w

Slit

To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder

CAUTION:

 Whenattachingorremovingfootholder,turnOFFthe 

 powerswitchandremovetheneedlefromtheneedle 

 clamp.

• To remove

Removethesetscrewbyturningitcounterclockwisewith

thescrewdriverandremovethefootholder.

• To attach

Matchtheholeinthefootholderwiththethreadedholein

thepresserbar.Fitthesetscrewintothehole.Tightenthe

screwbyturningitclockwisewithascrewdriver.

q

Setscrew

w

Footholder

e

Hole

r

Threadedhole

q

w

e

r

w

q

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Bobbin Winding

(A)

• Setting the spool

Placeaspoolofthreadonthespoolpinwiththethread

comingoffthebackofspoolasillustrated.

A

:Pressthelargespoolholder

q

rmlyagainstthespool

  ofthread.

q

Largespoolholder

B

:Forasmallspool,usethesmallspoolholder

w

.

w

Smallspoolholder

q

w

e

z

x

• Removing the bobbin

z

Pushthehookcoverplatereleasebutton

q

totheright

  andremovethehookcoverplate

w

.

q

Hookcoverplatereleasebutton

w

Hookcoverplate

x

Liftoutthebobbin.

e

Bobbin

q

w

(B)

• Additional spool pin

Theadditionalspoolpin

w

isforwindingbobbins,without

unthreadingthemachine.

Setthespoolstand

q

undertheadditionalspoolpin

w

.

Inserttheadditionalspoolpin

w

intothehole

e

.

Placethefelt

r

andaspoolonthepin.

q

Spoolstand

w

Additionalspoolpin

e

Holeforadditionalspoolpin

r

Spoolpinfelt

q

w

r

e

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n

Startthemachineagain.Whenthebobbinisfully 

  wound,itwillstopautomatically.

  Stopthemachineandreturnthebobbinwinderspindle

  toitsoriginalpositionbymovingittotheleft,andcut 

  thethreadwithapairofscissors.Removethebobbin

  fromthebobbinwinderspindle.

c

b

v

n

c

Passthethreadthroughtheholeinthebobbinfromthe

 insidetotheoutside.Putthebobbinonthebobbin 

 winderspindle.

v

Pushthebobbinwinderspindletotheright.

 Thebobbinsign

q

appearsontheLCDdisplay.

b

Holdthefreeendofthethreadinyourhandandstart

themachine.

 Stopthemachinewhenthebobbinhasbeenwounda

 fewlayers,andcutthethreadclosetothebobbin.

NOTES:

 •Themachinewillnotsewuntilthespindlehasbeen 

  returnedtotheleft.

 •Forsafetypurposes,themachinewillstopautomatically

  2minutesafterthestartofbobbinwinding

q

NOTE:

 Setthespeedcontrolleveratitsfastestpositionfor 

 bobbinwinding.

z

Drawthethreadfromthespool.

x

Guidethethreadaroundthethreadguide.

• Winding the bobbin

x

z

x

c

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q

w

e

z

x

c

v

x

Guidethethreadintonotch

w

onthefrontsideofthe

  bobbinholder.Drawthethreadtotheleft,slidingit

  betweenthetensionspringblades.

c

Continuetodrawthethreadlightlyuntilthethreadslips

  intonotch

e

.Pulloutabout6˝(15.0cm)ofthread.

v

Attachthehookcoverplate.Checkthethreadingby

  referringtothediagram

r

shownonthehookcoverplate.

• Inserting the bobbin

q

Endofthread

w

Notch

e

Notch

r

Threadingdiagram

z

Placeabobbininthebobbinholderwiththethread 

  runningoffcounterclockwise.

r

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Threading the Machine

• Threading the machine

* Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by

pressing the needle position up/down button

q

.

* Raise the presser foot lifter.

* Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming

off the back of spool (refer to page 24).

NOTE:

The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16

needle, or a #11 Blue needle.

Thread size 50 to 90 is recommended.

Needle Threader

CAUTION:

Turn OFF the power switch when using the needle

threader.

q

Knob

w

Hook

e

Guide

r

Thread end

z

Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the

needle threader knob

q

as far as it will go.

x

Turn the knob

q

in the direction of the arrow, then insert

the hook

w

through the needle eye.

Paying close attention to the needle point, draw the

thread around the guide

e

and under the hook

w

.

c

Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end

r

with your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up through

the needle eye.

z

Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread

guide

w

.

x

While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of

the thread down around the check spring holder

e

.

c

Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the

take-up lever

r

, and down into the take-up lever eye.

v

Pass the thread through the lower thread guide

t

.

Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on

the left.

b

Thread the needle from front to back, or use a needle

threader.

q

Needle position up/down button

w

Upper thread guide

e

Check spring holder

r

Thread take-up lever

t

Lower thread guide

5

4

3

1 2

z

c

v

b

x

z

x

c

q

w

e

r

q

e

r

t

w

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• Drawing up the bobbin thread

z

Raisethepresserfootandholdtheneedlethread 

 lightlywithyourlefthand.

q

Needlethread

q

z

c

x

Presstheneedlepositionup/downbutton

w

twiceto

 lowerandraisetheneedletopickupthebobbinthread.

w

Needlepositionup/downbutton

w

c

Pull4˝(10cm)ofboththreadsbackandunderthe 

 presserfoot.

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5

4

3

1

4

3

2

5

4

3

1

5

4

3

2

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Straight

Stitch

• Correct tension

q

Needlethread(Topthread)

w

Bobbinthread(Bottomthread)

e

Toloosen

r

Totighten

 Theidealstraightstitchhasthreadslockedbetweentwo

 layersoffabric,asillustrated(magniedtoshowdetail).

 Ifyoulookatthetopandbottomofaseam,looktosee

 thatthestitchesareevenlybalanced.

 Whenadjustingtheneedlethreadtension,thehigherthe

 number,thetighterthetopthreadtension.

 Resultsdependon:

 -stiffnessandthicknessofthefabric

 -numberoffabriclayers

 -typeofstitch

• Tension is too tight

q

Needlethread(Topthread)

w

Bobbinthread(Bottomthread)

e

Toloosentension

r

Rightside(Topside)offabric

t

Wrongside(Bottomside)offabric

 Thebobbinthreadshowsthroughontherightsideofthe

 fabric,andthestitchfeelsbumpy.Turnthedialtoa 

 lowertensionsettingnumbertoloosentheneedlethread

 tension.

5

4

3

1

5

4

3

2

• Tension is too loose

q

Needlethread(Topthread)

w

Bobbinthread(Bottomthread)

e

Totightentension

r

Rightside(Topside)offabric

t

Wrongside(Bottomside)offabric

 Theneedlethreadshowsthroughonthewrongside

 ofthefabric,andthestitchfeelsbumpy.Turnthedialtoa

 highertensionsettingnumbertotightentheneedlethread

 tension.

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1 2

Adjust the Needle Thread Tension for a Zigzag

Stitch

Foranidealzigzagstitch,thebobbinthreaddoesnotshow

ontherightside(Topside)ofthefabric,andtheneedle

threadshowsslightlyonthewrongside(Bottomside)ofthe

fabric.

Seetheillustrationsforthecorrectappearance.

Tomatchthisappearance,adjusttheneedletension.

• Correct tension

q

Rightside(Topside)offabric

w

Wrongside(Bottomside)offabric

 Minimizetheamountofneedlethreadvisibleonthe 

 wrongside(Bottomside)ofthefabricwithoutcausing

 excessivepuckering,orcausingthebobbinthreadto 

 showontherightside(Topside)ofthefabric.

 Resultsvarywithfabric,threadandsewingconditions.

• Tension is too tight

q

Rightside(Topside)offabric

w

Wrongside(Bottomside)offabric

 Thecornerofeachzigzagpullstogetherontherightside

 ofthefabric.

• Tension is too loose

q

Rightside(Topside)offabric

w

Wrongside(Bottomside)offabric

 Thecornerofeachzigzagpullstogetheronthewrong

 sideofthefabric.

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LCD Display

TheLCDdisplayshowsthefollowinginformationwhenthe

machineisturnedon.

q

Stitchpatternnumber

w

Cursors

e

Stitchwidth

r

Stitchlength

z

Pressthecursorkeystomovethecursor 

 underthestitchpatternnumber.

 Thecursorsappearunderbothdigitswhenturning 

 thepoweron.

x

Pressthevaluesetkeystochangethestitch

 patternnumberuntilthepatternnumberofthedesired

 stitchisindicated.

 Thenumberwillincreaseordecreaseby1eachtime

 youpressthevaluesetkey.

c

Pressthekeytomovethecursorunderthetens

 digitofthestitchpatternnumber.

 Thenumberwillincreaseordecreaseby10each 

 timeyoupressthevaluesetkey.

Stitch Patterns

* Thealphabetunderthestitchpatternindicatesthe 

 suitablepresserfoottypefortheselectedstitchpattern.

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