Lockstitch machine with a long arm and a thread trimmer

TL-2200QVP
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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“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:”

1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

“WARNING ____ To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:”
1. Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near
children. 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 appliance 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.
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
control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
6. Always use the proper stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
9. Switch the sewing machine off “O” when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle,
changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot.
10. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, when lubricating or when making any
other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
11. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off “O” position, then remove plug from outlet.
15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16. Turn OFF the power switch before insertion/removal of any cord and any plugs.

“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

“This sewing machine is intended for household use.”

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Congratulations on your purchase of a JUKI sewing machine.
Please be sure to read safety precautions in “To use the sewing machine safely” in the Instruction Manual before use to fully
understand the functions and operating procedures of the sewing machine so as to use the sewing machine for a long time.
After you have read the Instruction Manual, please be sure to keep it together with the warranty so that you can read it
whenever necessary.

To use the sewing machine safely

Marks and pictographs included in the Instruction Manual and shown on the sewing machine are used so as to ensure safe
operation of the sewing machine and to prevent possible risk of injury to the user and other people.
Warning marks are used for different purposes as described below.

Indicates that there is a possible risk of death or serious injury if this mark is ignored and
WARNING the sewing machine is used in a wrong manner.
Indicates the operation, etc. which can cause a possible risk of personal injury and/or
CAUTION physical damage if this mark is ignored and the sewing machine is used in a wrong manner.

Pictographs mean the following:

Danger There is a risk There is a risk There is a risk

warning of electrical of fire of injury to
which is not shock hands, etc.
specified
Prohibited Disassembly/ Do not place Do not pour
matter alteration is fingers under oil, etc.
which is not prohibited the needle
specified
Generally Disconnect
required the power plug
behavior

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 WARNING
For the combination of the material and the thread and needle, in particular, refer to the explanation table in “Replacement
of the needle”.
If the needle or thread does not match the material used such as in the case that an extra heavy-weight material (e.g.,
denim) is sewn with a thin needle (#11 or higher), the needle can break resulting in an unexpected personal injury.

Other precautions
● Do not put the sewing machine under the direct ● Do not wipe the sewing machine with solvent such as
sunlight or in a humid place. thinner.

When the sewing

machine is soiled, put a
small quantity of neutral
detergent on a piece of
soft cloth and carefully
wipe off the sewing
machine with it.

Be aware that the following state can take place since the sewing machine incorporates semi-conductor electronic parts
and precise electronic circuits.

● Be sure to use the sewing machine in the temperature ● This sewing machine will stop due to safety mechanism
range from 5ºC to 40ºC. to prevent the machine from overheating, when it sews
If the temperature is excessively low, the machine slowly and for a long time.
can fail to operate normally.
At this time, turn off the
power switch, after a while
Stop!
please be ON the power
switch.

* The operating temperature of the sewing machine is between 5ºC and 40ºC. Do not use the sewing machine under the
direct sunlight, near the burning things such as a stove and candle, or in a humid place. By so doing, the temperature
in the interior portion of the sewing machine can rise or the coating of the power cord can melt, causing fire or electrical
shock.

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How to carry the sewing machine

A ■ How to take out the sewing machine

CAUTION
If you pull up the sewing machine by holding presser regulating
screw section A , the sewing machine can break.
In addition, be aware that the presser regulating screw can break if a
physical impact is given to it.

Pull out the sewing machine from the cutout of styrene foam by holding
the main body of the arm.

Turn OFF the power switch. Always must be disconnected plug from socket-
CAUTION outlet.

■ How to hold the sewing machine

CAUTION
1. Never hold the handwheel since it rotates.
2. Always must be handle the sewing machine with two persons or
more since the sewing machine weighs 26 kg or more.
3. Do not hold the sewing machine by placing hands near the needle
bar and the presser bar to avoid the risk of injury.

Carry the sewing machine while holding the machine arm with two
persons as shown in the figure.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to
a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt
as to whether the product is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the product. if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

Figure 1

Grounding pin
(A) (B)
Grounding pin

(C) Grounding pin (D)

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CONTENTS
Safety regulations.......................................................................................1-3
How to carry the sewing machine................................................................. 4
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................... 5
Specifications................................................................................................ 7
Accessories................................................................................................... 8
Setup and operation ................................................................................9-11
Principal Parts ............................................................................................ 12
Name and Function of each component................................................13-17
Winding the bobbin ................................................................................18-21
Threading the machine (needle thread) ..................................................... 22
Adjusting the thread tension ....................................................................... 23
Tabulated relationship between material, thread and needle ..................... 24
Presser foot lifting lever .............................................................................. 24
Attaching the needle .................................................................................. 25
Maintenance ............................................................................................... 25
Maintenance and lubrication....................................................................... 26
Troubles and Corrective measures ............................................................ 27

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Specifications
Description Specification
Sewing speed Max. 2,200 sti/min

Needle bar stroke 35mm

Lift of presser foot 5.5mm

Needle GB 134R

Lubricating oil New Defrix Oil No.1

Dimensions of sewing machine 22.2W x 46.0H x 73.0L (cm)

Weight of sewing machine 26 kg

Rated power supply / Power consumption AC100V-AC240V/1.2A-0.8A, 50/60Hz

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Accessories
1 1. Power cord
5 2. Exclusive screwdriver
3. Screwdriver (small)
4. Cleaning brush
5. Bobbins (4pcs.)
6 6. Oiler
2 7. Needles (GB 134R #18)
8. Spool cap
9. Thread stand components
(spool holder, thread stand thread guide, bobbin winder spool pin,
7 bobbin winder seat, anti-vibration cone (2 pcs.), setscrew large,
3
setscrews small (2 pcs.))
10. Eye protection cover components
(safety plate, safety plate mounting plate, washers (2 pcs.),
setscrews large (2 pcs.), setscrews small (2 pcs.))
4 8 11. Thread guide pin
12. Masking seal

10

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Setup and operation
■ Basic Operating Procedures

1) Insert the electric power cord plug into the

corresponding inlet.
Turn ON the power switch.
This is described in the Instruction Manual.

2) Set the machine settings from the LCD screen.

You can set the maximum sewing speed and the automatic
thread trimming at the end of sewing.
For details,
please refer to the "Stitch Regulator User Manual".

Screen of stand-up type Screen of sit-down type

85%

15%
60%
85%

<1. Stand-up type>

1 Setting the Maximum Sewing Speed

You can set the maximum sewing speed in 5% increments.

2 Setting the Stitch Mode

• Cruise Stitch Mode
When you press the "start button" on the right handlebar,
the machine will sew at the maximum sewing speed that
has been set.
When you move the sewing machine by the handles, the
machine will sew automatically with a sewing speed so
that the set "Stitch per Inch" (SPI) can be maintained.

• Baste Stitch Mode

When you press the "start button" on the right handlebar
and move the sewing machine by the handles, it will sew
with the stitch length that has been set.

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 • Precise Stitch Mode
The sewing machine won’t sew, even if you press the
"start button" on the right handlebar. When you move
the sewing machine by the handles, the machine will
automatically sew a constant stitch length according to
the distance moved.
• Manual Stitch Mode
When you press the "start button" on the right handlebar,
the machine will sew at the maximum sewing speed that
has been set.

3 Trimming Thread
When you press this button, threads are trimmed
automatically.

* Start sewing.
In a "stand-up" setup, you can stitch by moving the machine.

When you press the "start button" on the right handlebar, the
LCD Screen
sewing machine will start sewing according to your settings.
Head of the machine
Right Button
When you press the "start button" again, the sewing machine
Left Button
needle up/down Starts/Stops will stop sewing.

Caution
LED Lights LED Lights • Don't put any heavy objects on the quilting frame and
don't put a load heavier than normal sewing.
• Be careful of surrounding people and objects since you
move the machine and sew.
• If you move the assembled quilting frame, some parts
Left Handlebar Right Handlebar may be damaged or bent.
When moving the quilting frame, disassemble it, and
then reassemble it correctly after it has been delivered.

* Use the screwdriver included with the sewing machine

to remove any hazardous sharp shavings from the
disassembled quilting frame and other components,
as there is a risk of injury from such hazardous sharp
points.

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<2. Sit-down type>
1 Setting the Maximum Sewing Speed
85% You can set the maximum sewing speed in 5% increments.
15%
60%
85%

2 Auto Thread Trimming Function

85% The sewing machine will trim the threads automatically
15% when it stops.
60%
85%

3 Sewing and Manual Thread Trimming

When you press part A of the foot controller (pedal), the
sewing machine will start sewing.
A
The sewing machine sews at a faster speed according to
the amount that part A is pressed.
B
When you release your foot from part A, the machine will
stop.
When you press part B, the machine will trim the threads.

* Start sewing.

While pressing the foot controller (pedal), move the fabric to

form stitches.

Caution
* While sewing, don't pull or push the fabric with force,
as it will cause the needle to break or cause injuries.

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Principal Parts
1. Thread trimmer retaining plate
2. Bobbin winder guide
7 3. Presser foot pressure regulator
4. Thread tension dial
1 5. Lamp (built-in type)
8
2 6. Hand pulley
9 7. Support rod
15
8. Spool pin
3 10 9. Anti vibration cone
17 10. Bobbin presser
11
11. Bobbin thread winding shaft
6 12. Power switch
13. Inlet of electric power cord
14. Presser foot lifting lever
4 15. Thread guide pin
12 16. Eye protection cover
5 17. Tension controller No. 1
13 18. Hand wheel
16
19. Presser regulator cover
20 20. Stitch regulator connec­tion connector
21. Panel junction cable connection connector
23 22. Hook cover
23. Connecting plate (large)
22 24 24. Connecting plate (small)

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21
18
14

1. Screw in the presser foot

7 2. Presser foot
3. Throat plate
4. Needle clamp
5. Needle bar thread hook
4 6. Needle
7. Needle bar thread guide
1 5
2 6

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Name and Function of each component
■ Power cord
Insert the electric power cord plug into the corresponding inlet.

CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch before insertion/removal of any cords
and any plugs.
Perform these following steps before you are not using your sewing
machine.
1. Turn OFF the power switch.
2. Remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

■ Power switch
ON Turn ON the machine, set the power switch to “I”.
Turn OFF the machine, set the power switch to “O”.

OFF

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 ■ Installing the thread stand
2
CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.
Always must be disconnected plug from socket-outlet.
1
1. Insert bobbin winder spool pin 2 into spool holder 1. Fix the
former with setscrew 3.
2. Set bobbin winder seat 4 and two anti-vibration cones 5 on
spool holder 1.
3. Set thread stand thread guide 6 on the top of bobbin winder
3 spool pin 2.
6 4. Install thread stand 7 on frame 9 with two setscrews 8.

8 9

■ Installing the thread guide

1

CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.
Always must be disconnected plug from socket-outlet.

Insert thread guide pin 1 into the frame with the holes in the pin faced
to tension controller No. 1 2. Pat the top of the thread guide pin with
2
the handle of screwdriver to prevent the pin from slipping off easily.

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 ■ Panel cord binding procedure

CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.
Always must be disconnected plug from socket-outlet.

1
1 Remove two setscrews from the presser regulator cover.
Remove the presser regulator cover.
2 Place the panel cord as illustrated in the figure.
It is necessary to place the panel cord at a position where the
cord does not come in contact with the mechanical parts.
2
3 Align the notch in the cover with the panel cord.
4 Fix the presser regulator cover with the setscrews.

1 3

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 ■ Installing the eye protection cover
6
CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.
Always must be disconnected plug from socket-outlet.

5 2 3 4
DANGER
1 Be sure to install the eye protection cover since the cover protects
eyes from being injured by a fragment of a broken needle.

1. Place eye protection cover 2 and washer 3 in the written order

on eye protection cover mounting plate 1 and fix them with
setscrew 4.
2. Install eye protection cover mounting plate 1 on frame 6 with
two setscrews 5.

■ Presser foot pressure regulator and its indicator

Decrease Increase
CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.

Turning the presser foot pressure regulator adjusts the pressure of

the presser foot.

■ Adjusting the presser foot height

1
CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.
2 Always must be disconnected plug from socket-outlet.

If the sewing machine does not smoothly run because of the material
thickness, it is necessary to change the presser foot height.
Bring needle bar 1 to the lowest point end. Loosen setscrew 2
3 and adjust the height of presser foot 3. The minimum clearance
between the throat plate and the presser foot has been factory-
adjusted to 0.5 mm at the time of shipment.

CAUTION
Minimum clearance between the throat plate If the upper position of the presser foot is too high, stitches cannot
and the presser foot: 0.5 mm (at the time of be formed.
shipment)

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 ■ Adjusting the presser foot
stroke
It is possible to adjust the presser
foot stroke.
Remove presser regulator cover.
Loosen nut 1. Shift block 2 upward
to increase the stroke, or downward
to decrease it.
1 To increase the stroke more, change
2
the position of setscrew 3 of the link
arm to the lower position (stroke: 3
to 5 mm). The setscrew has been
factory-set at the upper position
(stroke: 1 to 3 mm) at the time of
shipment.
Stoke is After the completion of the
increased
adjustment, install the presser
regulator cover which you have
removed before the adjustment.
Upper position: Stroke is
1 to 3 mm
CAUTION
Stroke is 3 When the stroke is changed, the
decreased clearance between the presser foot
Lower position: Stroke is
1 3 to 5 mm and the throat plate will change.
Re-adjust the presser foot height to
a value which matches the material
thickness.

■ Handwheel
1
CAUTION
Keep hand away from the handwheel while the sewing machine is
running.

1 Push and turn the hand pulley to turn the main shaft.
2 Turn on the power switch. White marker dot (A) on the handwheel
is brought to the right front as observed from just beside.
2
White marker dot (A) is in the front side: The thread take-up lever
comes up to its upper end.
Green marker dot (B) is in the front side: Not used
A Red marker dot (C) is in the front side: It is used as the marker
B dot at the time of lubricating.
C

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Winding the bobbin

3
5

4 1

Positioning latches

Bobbin winder guide

Bobbin presser

Bobbin thread winding shaft

Thread trimmer retaining plate

1 Installing the thread guide.

CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch.

1 Raise the support rod fully, turning slightly until the positioning latches engage.
2 Set the large spool over the anti vibration cone.
3 Set the household-type thread onto the spool pin and then insert a spool cap in place.
4 To set a large-diameter spool, set the anti vibration cone upside down to stabilize the spool.
5 Pass the thread coming from the spool on the thread guide pin (rod) just above the spool.

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2 CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.

■ Take out the bobbin case.

Bring up the needle. Open the hook cover. Take out the bobbin case.

■ Take out the bobbin from the bobbin case.

3 Snap in the latch to let the bobbin come out of the bobbin case.

Thread the bobbin winder guide.

4
■

■ Installing the bobbin.

5 1
1 Wind thread on the bobbin clockwise by several turns.
2 Place the bobbin on the bobbin thread winding shaft.
3 Press the bobbin presser.
Thread is automatically wound on the bobbin.

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 ■ Upon completion of winding the bobbin.
6 Return the bobbin presser to its home position. Take out the bobbin.
Trim the thread with the thread cutting knife.

■ Loading the bobbin into the bobbin case.

7 Snap in the bobbin case latch, and put the bobbin into the bobbin case so that
the bobbin runs clockwise.
Passing the thread through the slit of the bobbin case, continue passing it under
the thread tension spring, and pull out the thread open end about 10cm from the
bobbin case.

Thread passage
Thread tension
spring

10cm

* The bobbin should run clockwise.

8 CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.

■ Set the bobbin in the sewing machine.

Insert the bobbin case fully into the hook, and close the bobbin case latch.
Close the hook cover.

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Adjusting the bobbin winder guide

Good
Thread unevenly wound around the bobbin would badly affect the bobbin thread tension.

Loosen the screw of the

bobbin winder guide to make
Thicker toward downside adjustment. Move up

Loosens

Thicker toward upside Move down

Tightens

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Threading the machine

CAUTION Turn OFF the power switch before threading or passing thread.

1
* Bring the thread take-up 7 to the upper end of its stroke.
2 Then, pass the thread through it.
7
Thread take-up

8 6

5
3
4

9
0
a
11

Pass the thread through Pass the thread through

1 3
■ ■
the thread guide 1. the thread guides 9 and
0.
1
9 Thread the needle a.

a
Thread the machine head
2
■
7
2
in numerical order, 2 to
8.

8
6

5
3
4

Thread tension disk Pass the thread through the clearance between
the two thread tension disks.

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Adjusting the thread tension
Turn OFF the power switch before taking out the bobbin case or replacing the
CAUTION needle.

· Adjusting the bobbin case As a measure of the thread tension applied by the bobbin case, when a
bobbin (Cotton TEX40) is loaded in the bobbin case, the bobbin should
slowly drop by its own weight as illustrated in the figure.
Tension
* Adjust the needle thread tension in accordance with the bobbin thread
adjusting screw Increase
tension.
* The bobbin case for the TL-2200QVP is an exclusive JUKI part. Please
consult the JUKI dealers when you purchase it.

Decrease

· Proper thread tension The needle thread tension is too low

Improperly adjusted thread tension may cause
puckering on materials, inferior stitches, or thread Needle thread
breakage. Thread tension dial

Needle thread

Bobbin thread Increase the needle

thread tension.
Center of the
material
The needle thread tension is too high
Needle thread

Bobbin thread

Decrease the needle

Bobbin thread thread tension.

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 ■ Tension controller No. 1
When tension nut No. 1 1 is turned to the right A, the remaining length
of thread after thread trimming is shortened. When it is turned to the left
B, the remaining length of thread is lengthened.
* Be sure to carry out back tacking by several stitches at the beginning
1 of sewing.
B

Tabulated relationship between material, thread and needle

Material Thread Needle
A&E
Cotton broadcloth *2 + felt Signature Machine Quilting Thread (cotton) #18
TEX40
YLI
Cotton broadcloth *2 + felt Machine Quilting Thread (cotton) #18
TEX40

* Be sure to check the relationship between the material and the needle or thread by carrying out trial stitching on a waste
piece of the cloth to be sewn.
* Decrease the sewing speed when using frictional thread such as the metallic thread.
* Thread may not be trimmed with ease depending on its type. In this case, In this case, be sure to shift the sewing machine
toward the handwheel before trimming the thread.

Presser foot lifting lever

■ Presser foot lifting lever

The presser foot can be brought to its upper position or to its lower
position by lifting/lowering the presser foot lifting lever.
1 Lowered position …… The position of the presser foot during
sewing.
2 2 Upper position …… The position of the presser foot during
placement/removal of a sewing product on/
from the sewing machine.
* Before starting sewing, be sure to lower the presser foot lifting lever.
1 If you carry out sewing with the presser foot lifting lever lifted, needle
breakage, sewing machine failure and stitching failure can occur.

2
1

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Attaching the needle
Needle clamp screw
CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.
Tightens
Attaching the needle
1. Turn OFF the power switch.
2. Lower the presser foot.
3. Move the needle bar up to the highest position of Needle with
its stroke. a round shank Loosens
4. Holding a needle with its long groove faced to the
left, insert the needle into the needle bar until it
will go no further. Then, tighten the needle clamp Scarf
screw.

Face the long groove on the needle to the left

Checking the needle ● Check the needle for its straightness occasionally. Any defective needle
would cause needle breakage, stitch skipping, thread breakage or
damage to materials.
Parallel

Flat plate

Maintenance

■ Replacing the masking seal

CAUTION
Turn OFF the power switch.
Always must be disconnected plug from socket-outlet.

1. Remove two setscrews 2 and 3 from LED cover 1. Then, the

LED cover can be lowered.
1 3 2. Rip off the stained masking seal. Put new masking seal 4 in
place.
4

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Maintenance and lubrication
Always must be disconnected plug from socket-outlet before cleaning or
CAUTION lubricat­ing the sewing machine.

Cleaning the hook

● Turn OFF the power switch. Remove the needle.
● Loosen the screws to remove the throat plate.
● Then clean up the hook components using a cleaning brush.

Lubricating the machine

1 Bring the red marker dot to the right front.

CAUTION
1. If oil gets in eyes, immediately rinse the oil
out with water. If you swallow oil by mistake,
immediately consult a medical doctor.
2. Keep this machine away from children.
3. Waste oil disposal is legally obliged. Dispose
of the waste oil according to the relevant
legislation.

The sewing machine can be lubricated in two different methods. Select one of the two methods for lubrication.

1
1. Lubricate the machine after removing the bobbin case.
2. Turn the handwheel so that its red marker dot comes to the right front as viewed from just beside the sewing machine.
3. Apply one or two drops of oil to the hole indicated by the arrow.

2
1. Lubricate the machine after removing the bobbin case.
2. Apply one or two drops of oil to the arrowed sections shown in the figure.
● Use the machine oil (New Defrix Oil No.1 or similar) supplied with the machine.
● After the lubrication, turn the handwheel by hand to allow the oil to spread in the whole hook.
● For daily use, lubricate the sewing machine once a day.
● After unpacking or after the sewing machine remained unused for an extended period of time, apply a larger quantity of oil (five
to seven drops) than usual. If the quantity of oil is excessive, oil can drop on the material. Take care not to apply an excessive
quantity of oil to the needle bar and the hook section.
● After the lubrication, carry out trial stitching without exceptions.

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Troubles and Corrective Measures
If sewing difficulties occur, make sure the instructions are correctly followed. If a problem still exists, the reminders below
help to solve it.

Troubles Case Corrective measures Page

1. The needle is bent or the needle point · Replace the needle. 26
Stitches are is blunted.
skipped. 2. The needle has not been attached to · Attach the needle properly to the needle bar. 26
the needle bar properly.
1. The machine head has been threaded · Correct the threading. 23
incorrectly.
2. The needle thread tension is too high · Properly adjust the thread tension. 24
Needle thread or low.
breaks. 3. The needle is bent or the needle point · Replace the needle. 26
is blunted.
4. The needle is not suited to the thread · Replace the needle by the one suited to the 26
used. thread used.
1. The bobbin thread tension is too high. · Decrease the tension. 24
2. The rubbing of the bobbin case spring · Replace the bobbin case. -
The bobbin
has produced a slot.
thread breaks.
3. Scratches on the needle hole in the · Replace the throat plate. -
throat plate.
1. The needle is bent or has been · Replace or correctly attach the needle. 26
The needle installed improperly.
breaks. 2. The needle hits the throat plate or the · Correctly position the needle, throat plate, or -
presser foot. presser foot.
1. The tension of the needle thread is · Balance the tension. 24
not balanced with that of the bobbin
thread.
Stitches are
2. When the combination of the needle · Properly correct the combination of needle 25
puckered.
and the thread is improper. and the thread.
3. The needle is too thick for the material. · Replace the needle by the one suited to the 25
material.
Stitch 1. The tension of the needle thread is · Balance the tensions. 24
performance not balanced with that of the bobbin
is bad. thread.
The rotation noise 1. Thread wastes accumulate in the · Clean up the sewing machine. 27
is too heavy or hook.
too high.
The handwheel 1. The thread is entangled and caught in · Lubricate the hook, strongly turn the -
does not rotate the hook. handwheel clockwise and counterclockwise
smoothly or does several times, then remove the thread
not turn. caught in the hook.
1. Remaining length of thread is shorter. · Loosen the tension controller No. 1 (turn to 25
The sewing the left) to increase the remaining length of
machine cannot thread after automatic thread trimming.
· Draw thread through the needle eyelet to -
perform sewing at
adjust the remaining length of thread to
the beginning of approximately 5 cm.
sewing. 2. Back tacking has not been carried out. · Be sure to carry out back tacking by several 25
stitches at the beginning of sewing.

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