Brother Cs6000/cs6000i Manual

Operation Manual KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
Sewing Machine
Product Code: 888-S33/S36
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
APPENDIX
Be sure to read this document before using the machine.

We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.
• While the machine is stored or in use if you
IMPORTANT SAFETY notice anything unusual, such as an odor,
heat, discoloration or deformation, stop using
INSTRUCTIONS the machine and immediately unplug the
power cord.
Please read these safety instructions before at-
tempting to use the machine. • When transporting the machine, be sure to
carry it by its handle. Lifting the machine by
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
any other part may damage the machine or
result in the machine falling, which could
cause injuries.
1 Always unplug the machine from the

electrical outlet immediately after using, when
• When lifting the machine, be careful not to
make any sudden or careless movements,
cleaning, when making any user servicing otherwise you may injure your back or knees.
adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if
you are leaving the machine unattended.
5 Always keep your work area clear:
• Never operate the machine with any air
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock,
openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings
of the machine and foot control free from the
build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
or injury to persons. • Do not store objects on the foot controller.
2 Always unplug the machine from the
electrical outlet when making any
• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine
directly into the electrical outlet.
adjustments mentioned in the instruction • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
manual: • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products
• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to are being used or where oxygen is being
the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then administered.
grasp the plug and pull it out of the electrical • Do not use the machine near a heat source,
outlet. Do not pull on the cord. such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine,
• Plug the machine directly into the electrical power cord or garment being sewn may ignite,
outlet. Do not use an extension cord. resulting in fire or an electric shock.
• Always unplug your machine if the power is • Do not place this machine on an unstable surface,
cut. such as an unsteady or slanted table, otherwise the
3 Electrical Hazards: machine may fall, resulting in injuries.
• This machine should be connected to an AC
power source within the range indicated on
6 Special care is required when sewing:
the rating label. Do not connect it to a DC • Always pay close attention to the needle. Do
power source or inverter. If you are not sure not use bent or damaged needles.
what kind of power source you have, contact a • Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
qualified electrician. Special care is required around the machine
• This machine is approved for use in the needle.
country of purchase only. • Switch the machine to the symbol “O”
position to turn it off when making any
4 Never operate this machine if it has a adjustments in the needle area.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle
or water is spilled on the unit. Return the plate, as it could cause the needle to break.
machine to the nearest authorized dealer or • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing,
service center for examination, repair, and follow careful instruction when freehand
electrical or mechanical adjustment. stitching so that you do not deflect the needle
and cause it to break.
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7 This machine is not a toy: SAVE THESE
• Your close attention is necessary when the INSTRUCTIONS
machine is used by or near children.
This machine is intended for
• The plastic bag that this machine was supplied household use.
in should be kept out of the reach of children
or disposed of. Never allow children to play
FOR USERS IN COUNTRIES
with the bag due to the danger of suffocation. EXCEPT CENELEC COUNTRIES
• Do not use outdoors. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
8 For a longer service life: (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
• When storing this machine, avoid direct experience and knowledge, unless they have
sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not been given supervision or instruction concerning
use or store the machine near a space heater, use of the appliance by a person responsible for
iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects. their safety. Children should be supervised to
• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring
powders can damage the case and machine, FOR USERS IN CENELEC
and should never be used. COUNTRIES
• Always consult the operation manual when This appliance can be used by children
replacing or installing any assemblies, the aged from 8 years and above and persons
presser feet, needle, or other parts to assure
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
correct installation.
capabilities or lack of experience and
9 For repair or adjustment: knowledge if they have been given
• If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is supervision or instruction concerning use
damaged, it must be replaced by authorized of the appliance in a safe way and
dealer.
understand the hazards involved. Children
• In the event a malfunction occurs or
adjustment is required, first follow the shall not play with the appliance.
troubleshooting table in the back of the Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
operation manual to inspect and adjust the be made by children without supervision.
machine yourself. If the problem persists,
please consult your local authorized Brother FOR USERS IN THE UK,
dealer.
EIRE, MALTA AND
Use this machine only for its intended use as de-
scribed in this manual.
CYPRUS ONLY
Use accessories recommended by the manufac- IMPORTANT
turer as contained in this manual. • In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a
The contents of this manual and specifications of fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e.
this product are subject to change without no-
tice. carrying the mark, rating as marked on
For additional product information, visit our web plug.
site at www.brother.com • Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs
with the fuse cover omitted.
• If the available electrical outlet is not suitable
for the plug supplied with this equipment, you
should contact your authorized Brother dealer
to obtain the correct lead.
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ZIPPER INSERTION .......................................... 34
CONTENTS SEWING STRETCH FABRICS AND ELASTIC
TAPE ................................................................. 35
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 1
Stretch stitching ...................................................... 35
CONTENTS ......................................................... 3 Elastic attaching ..................................................... 35
1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..... 4 APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK AND QUILT
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR STITCHING ...................................................... 36
FUNCTIONS ....................................................... 4 Appliqués ............................................................... 36
The main parts ......................................................... 4 Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ............................. 36
Needle and presser foot section .............................. 4 Piecing ................................................................... 37
Operation buttons .................................................... 5 Quilting ................................................................... 37
Operation panel ....................................................... 5 Free-motion quilting ............................................... 38
Flat bed attachment ................................................. 5 REINFORCEMENT STITCHING ........................ 39
ACCESSORIES ..................................................... 6 Triple stretch stitching ............................................ 39
Optional accessories ................................................ 6 Bar tack stitching .................................................... 40
USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE .................... 7 DECORATIVE STITCHING ............................... 41

Power supply precautions ........................................ 7 Fagoting ................................................................. 41
Power supply ........................................................... 7 Scallop stitching ..................................................... 42
Foot controller .......................................................... 7 Smocking ............................................................... 42
Sewing speed controller ........................................... 8 Shell tuck stitching ................................................. 43
(for models equipped with the start/stop button) ...... 8 Joining .................................................................... 43
Changing the needle stop position ........................... 8 Heirloom stitching ................................................... 44
THREADING THE MACHINE ............................. 9 4. APPENDIX ................................................ 45

Winding the bobbin .................................................. 9 STITCH SETTINGS ............................................ 45
Lower threading ..................................................... 11 Utility stitches ......................................................... 45
Upper threading ..................................................... 13
MAINTENANCE ................................................ 50
Drawing up the lower thread .................................. 15
Restrictions on oiling .............................................. 50
REPLACING THE NEEDLE ................................. 16 Precautions on storing the machine ....................... 50
Needle types and their uses .................................. 16 Cleaning the machine surface ................................ 50
Checking the needle .............................................. 17 Cleaning the bobbin case ....................................... 50
Replacing the needle ............................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 52
Sewing with a twin needle ...................................... 19
ERROR MESSAGES ........................................... 55
REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT ..................... 20
Operation beep (for models equipped with the
Replacing the presser foot ..................................... 20
operation beep) ...................................................... 55
Removing the presser foot holder .......................... 21
INDEX .............................................................. 56
2. SEWING BASICS ...................................... 22
SEWING ........................................................... 22
General sewing procedure ..................................... 22
ADJUSTING THE STITCH LENGTH AND
WIDTH ............................................................. 22
Selecting stitching .................................................. 22
Starting to sew ....................................................... 23
Thread tension ....................................................... 25
USEFUL SEWING TIPS ...................................... 25
Trial sewing ............................................................ 25
Changing the sewing direction ............................... 25
Sewing curves ........................................................ 26
Sewing thick fabrics ............................................... 26
Sewing thin fabrics ................................................. 26
Sewing stretch fabrics ............................................ 26
Using a free-arm style ............................................ 27
3. UTILITY STITCHES ................................... 28
OVERCASTING STITCHES ................................ 28
BASIC STITCHING ........................................... 28
Basic stitching ........................................................ 28
BLIND HEM STITCHING .................................. 29
BUTTONHOLE SEWING .................................. 30
Button sewing ........................................................ 33
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

i Operation buttons (page 5)
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS j Operation panel (page 5)
k Handwheel
AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Used to manually raise and lower the needle.
l Air vent
The main parts This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate.
Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is
being used.
m Main power and sewing light switch (page 7)
n Jack/socket connector (page 7)
o Foot controller (page 7)
p Foot controller jack/socket (page 7)
q Feed dog position lever (pages 33 and 39)
r Presser foot lever (page 13)
s Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting
the machine.
Needle and presser foot section
a Buttonhole lever (page 31, 40)

b Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle
threader) (page 15)
c Presser foot holder
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
d Presser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot
holder in place.
e Presser foot
a Bobbin winder (page 9) The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric
b Spool pin (pages 9 and 13) as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser
foot for the selected stitching.
c Hole for extra spool pin (page 19)
f Feed dogs
d Upper tension-control dial (page 25)
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
e Thread guide (pages 9 and 13)
g Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick-set
f Thread take-up lever (page 14) bobbin)
g Thread cutter (page 24) You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.
h Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment h Bobbin cover
(pages 5 and 27)
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i Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight Operation panel
seams.
The operation panel allows you to select a stitch and
j Needle bar thread guide (page 14)
specify how the stitch will be sewn.
k Needle clamp screw
Operation buttons
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The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing
machine model.
a LCD (Liquid crystal display)

The selected stitch (1), presser foot that should be used
(2), stitch length in millimeters (3), and stitch width in
millimeters (4) are displayed.
b Stitch selection keys (page 22)
Select the number for the stitch that you wish to use. For
details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 22).
a Presser foot lever
c Stitch length adjustment key
Raise and lower the presser foot.
Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch length; press the “+”
b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button side to increase the stitch length.
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew d Stitch width adjustment key
reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch width; press the “+”
button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. For side to increase the stitch width.
details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 24).
■ Buttons provided on some models Flat bed attachment
c Start/stop button The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The flat bed attachment.
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing
Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to open
a it.
while the button is depressed. When sewing is stopped,
the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to
“Starting to sew” (page 23).
d Needle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the
needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.
e Sewing speed controller
Slide this controller to adjust the sewing speed.
a Flat bed attachment

b Storage compartment
Note
● Put the accessories in the bag, and then store the
bag inside the compartment. If the accessories are
not in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or
damaged.
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Part Code
No. Part Name
ACCESSORIES Americas Others
1 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XZ5134-001
The following accessories are stored in the flat bed 2 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-033
attachment. We have designed these accessories to
help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks. 3 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-031
4 Monogramming foot “N” XD0810-031
Note 5 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021
6 Blind stitch foot “R” XE2650-001
(For U.S.A. only) 7 Button fitting foot “M” XE2137-001
● Foot controller: Model T 8 Seam ripper XF4967-001
This foot controller can be used on the machine Bobbin (4) SFB:
9 (One is on machine.) SA156 XA5539-151
with product code 888-S33/S36. The product code
is mentioned on the machine rating plate. 10 Needle set XC8834-021
● The screw of the presser foot holder is available 11 Twin needle 131096-121
through your authorized dealer. (Part code: Ball point needle
12 XD0360-021
(gold colored)
132730-122)
13 Cleaning brush X59476-051
14 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051
1. 2. 3.
J A G 15 Extra spool pin XG3488-001
16 Foot controller XD0501-121 (EU area)
XC8816-071 (Other areas)
4. 5. 6. Optional accessories
N I R The following are available as optional accessories to
be purchased separately.
1. 2. 3.
7. 8. 9.
M M
10. 11. 12.

4. 5.
75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle

90/14 1 needle
100/16 1 needle
13. 14. 15.
Part Code
No. Part Name
Americas Others
1 Walking Foot SA140 F033N:
XG6623-001
16. F005N:
2 Quilting Foot SA129
XC1948-052
3 1/4-Inch Quilting Foot SA125 F001N:
XC1944-052
F016N:
4 Quilting guide SA132
XC2215-052
5 Eyelet punch XZ5051-001
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USING YOUR SEWING Power supply
MACHINE
a
Insert the plug into a wall outlet.
Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions
1
concerning the power supply.
WARNING
● Use only regular household electricity for the
power source. Using other power sources may a Main power switch
result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the b Jack/socket connector
machine.
● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are Set the main power switch to “I”.
firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the b
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:
• When you are away from the machine  The sewing lamp comes on when the machine
• After using the machine is turned on.
• When the power fails during use
To turn off the machine, set the main power
c switch to “”.
• When the machine does not operate
correctly due to a bad connection or a
disconnection  The sewing lamp goes off when the machine
• During electrical storms is turned off.
CAUTION Note
● If a power outage occurs while the sewing
● Use only the power cord included with this
machine. machine is being operated, turn off the sewing
● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug machine and unplug the power supply cord.
adapters with many other appliances plugged in When restarting the sewing machine, follow the
to them. Fire or electric shock may result. necessary procedure to correctly operate the
● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric machine.
shock may result. (For U.S.A. only)
● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
main power first. Always grasp the plug to remove wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized
the cord, or lead to fire or electric shock. outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
● Do not allow the power cord to be cut, the outlet, reverse the plug.
damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
twisted, or bundled. Do not place heavy objects to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug
on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. in any way.
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 Foot controller
dealer for repairs before continuing use.
● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be Insert the foot controller plug into its jack/socket.
used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire
may result.
a Foot controller jack/socket
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CAUTION Changing the needle stop position

Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the
● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to
needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead,
turn off the sewing machine in order to prevent
the machine can be set to leave the needle raised when
the machine from accidentally being started.
sewing is stopped.
a
Depress the foot controller to start sewing, and adjust Turn off the sewing machine.
the sewing speed by changing the pressing force.
b turn on the sewing machine.

Hold down the “–” side of (a) on the left and
Slower
Faster
You should make sure that nothing is placed on the
foot controller when the machine is not in use.
CAUTION After turning on the sewing machine, release the

c
● 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. “–” side of (a).
 The needle stop position changes to the raised

Note position.
● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/ Memo
stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing
• Perform the same operation to change the
(only for models equipped with the start/stop
button). needle stop position to the lowered position.
Sewing speed controller

(for models equipped with
the start/stop button)
Slide the sewing speed controller to select the
a desired sewing speed.
a Sewing speed controller

• The speed set using the sewing speed
controller is the foot controller’s maximum
sewing speed.
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a put a spool of thread on this pin.
Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then
THREADING THE MACHINE
Winding the bobbin
This section describes how to wind the thread onto the
bobbin. 1
• For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 10.
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.

b
CAUTION
● If the spool of thread is not in the right place,
a Pre-tension disk
the thread may tangle on the spool pin.
b Bobbin winder shaft
c the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.

c Bobbin Pass the end of the thread through the hole on
CAUTION
d slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn
Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and
● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB:
XA5539-151) that have been designed for this the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring
sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin.
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). 1 2
Actual size a Spring on the shaft
b Groove of the bobbin
11.5 mm
Turn on the sewing machine.
(7/16 inch) e
This model Other models
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f press the foot controller or press i slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or
While holding the end of the thread, gently When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning
(start/stop
button) (for models equipped with the start/stop press (start/stop button) (for models
button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a equipped with the start/stop button).
few times. Then stop the machine. Then stop the
machine and trim the excess thread. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to
j the left and remove the bobbin.
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its

k 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
Note around the bobbin, the machine will make a
clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the
foot controller, connect the foot controller before bobbin winding shaft to the right.
turning on the machine.
● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/
stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing
button).
CAUTION
● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the
thread tension to loosen, and may break the
CAUTION needle.
● 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. a Wound evenly
b Wound poorly
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to
g set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with
■ For models equipped with the fast bobbin
the sewing speed controller.) winding system
1 Sewing speed controller
Follow steps 1 through 2 of the procedure in
a “Winding the bobbin” to pass the thread around
the pre-tension disk (page 9).
Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so

b that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in
h button) (for models equipped with the start/stop

Press the foot controller or press (start/stop the bobbin. Then slide the bobbin winder shaft
to the right.
button) to start.
a Notch
b Spring
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c the bobbin five or six times. h your foot off the foot controller or press
Wind the free end of the thread clockwise around When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take
(start/stop button) (for models equipped with

the start/stop button).
Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to

i the left and remove the bobbin.
1
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its
j original position (for models equipped with the
Pull the thread to the right and pass it through
d the slit in the bobbin winder seat. 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.
a Slit (with built-in cutter) ● The needle bar does not move when you slide the
 The thread is cut to a suitable length. bobbin winding shaft to the right.
CAUTION Lower threading

● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
bobbin is wound without cutting the thread
• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 12.
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.
CAUTION
● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the
thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle
and resulting in injury.
Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to
e set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with
the sewing speed controller).
a Wound evenly
a Sewing speed controller b Wound poorly
● Make sure you turn the power off while
threading the machine. If you accidentally step
f
Turn on the sewing machine. on the foot controller and the machine starts to
sew, you could be injured.
Press the foot controller or press (start/stop
g button) (for models equipped with the start/stop
a turning the handwheel toward you
Raise the needle to its highest position by
button) to start.
(counterclockwise) or press (needle position
Note button) (for models equipped with the needle
position button), and raise the presser foot lever.
● If the sewing machine is to be operated using the
foot controller, connect the foot controller before
b
Slide the button and open the cover.
turning on the machine.
● When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/
stop button cannot be used to start or stop sewing 1 2
button).
a Cover
b Slide button
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■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin

c direction shown by the arrow.
Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the
Raise the needle to its highest position by

a turning the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) or press (needle position
button) (for models equipped with the needle
position button), and raise the presser foot lever.
Slide the button and open the cover.

b
1 2
CAUTION
● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls a Cover
in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the b Slide button
wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to
be incorrect or break the needle.
Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread,
c through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut
d down with your finger, and then pass the thread

Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin
it.
through the slit, as shown.
a Cutter
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
Replace the bobbin cover. needle.
e
• Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted
through the tension-adjusting spring of the
bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re-insert the
thread.
• 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).
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a Tension-adjusting spring
12
Memo Upper threading
● The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is Set the upper thread and thread the needle.
indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be
• For details on the needle threader, see page 14.
sure to thread the machine as indicated.
Replace the bobbin cover.

d
a Spool pin
b Thread guide
Memo c Mark on the handwheel
● 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,
CAUTION
follow to the procedure in “Drawing up the lower ● Make sure you thread the machine properly.
thread” (page 15). Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break
the needle.
Raise the presser foot using the presser foot
a lever.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel

b 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.
or
a Mark b Needle position button
• 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 threading the sewing
machine.
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c put a spool of thread on this pin. g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread.

Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then Thread the needle from front to back and pull
CAUTION
● 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.
a 5 cm (2 inch)
Feed the upper thread as illustrated below.
d
Note
● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper
thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take-
up lever. Make 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.
■ Using the needle threader (for models

equipped with the needle threader)
CAUTION
● The needle threader can only be used with
home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/
16. Check the table on page 16 for the
e thread take-up lever from right to left.
Make sure you guide the thread through the
appropriate needle and thread combinations. If
you are using transparent nylon mono-filament
thread, you can only use needles in the range of
90/14-100/16.
● You cannot use the needle threader if you are
using decorative threads or special needles,
such as the twin needle and wing needle.
If you are using those types of threads or
needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand.
a Thread take-up lever Make sure the main power switch is off when
threading the needle by hand.
f guide.
Put the thread behind the needle bar thread
Follow steps 1 through 6 of the procedure in

a “Upper threading”.
Lower the presser foot lever.

b
a Needle bar thread guide
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c the thread onto the guide. f
While lowering the needle threader lever, hook Pass the end of the thread as illustrated bellow.
1
a Needle holder a 5 cm (2 inch)
b Needle threader
lever
c Guide Note
● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause
Fully lower the needle threader lever.
d
sewing problems.
Drawing up the lower thread

Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.
a
 The hook passes through the eye of the

needle, and catch the thread.
a Upper thread
b the needle either by turning the handwheel

While holding the end of the upper thread, raise
toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark

on the wheel points up or by pressing
(needle position button) (for models equipped
with the needle position button) once or twice.
a Hook
b Thread
e loop of the thread.

Release the needle threader lever. Then pull the
or
c thread.
Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower
a Upper thread
b Lower thread
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d and pull them toward the back of the machine

Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads
REPLACING THE NEEDLE
under the presser foot.
This section provides information on sewing machine
needles.
Needle types and their uses

Be sure to observe the following precautions
concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to
a Upper thread
observe these precautions is extremely dangerous.
b Lower thread
■ For models equipped with the quick-set

CAUTION
● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of
bobbin any other needle may bend the needle or
You can begin sewing immediately without drawing damage the machine.
up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or ● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily
darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so break, possibly resulting in injury.
that some thread will be left over. Before you draw
up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. The sewing machine needle that should be used
depends on the fabric and thread thickness.
a the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it.

Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of
Fabric Type/ Thread
Size of Needle
Application Type Size
Broad- Cotton
cloth thread
Medium 60–80
Synthetic
weight Taffeta 75/11–90/14
fabrics thread
Flannel, Silk
50–80
• The bobbin cover should still be removed. Gabardine thread
Cotton
Lawn
thread
b 1 to 4.
Draw up the lower thread as described in steps 60–80
Thin Synthetic
Georgette 65/9–75/11
fabrics thread
Challis, Silk
c
Replace the bobbin cover. 50–80
Satin thread
Cotton
Denim thread 30–50
Thick Synthetic
Corduroy 90/14–100/16
fabrics thread
50
Silk
Tweed thread
Jersey Ball point
Stretch Thread for
50–60 needle (golden
fabrics Tricot knits colored)
75/11–90/14
Cotton
thread
Synthetic
Easily frayed fabrics thread 50–80 65/9–90/14
Silk
thread
Synthetic
thread
For top-stitching 30 90/14–100/16
Silk
thread
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Memo Replacing the needle
● The smaller the thread number, the thicker the
a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
thread; and the larger the needle number, the
thicker the needle.
● Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch on the wheel points up. (With models equipped
fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily
occur.
with (needle position button), raise the
needle by pressing once or twice.)
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● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent
nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn.
■ Ball point needle

Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch
fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily
or
occur.
Use the ball point needle for best results when
sewing patterns using monogramming foot “N”.
■ Transparent nylon thread a Mark b Needle position button
Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle, regardless of the
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
fabric or thread.
CAUTION CAUTION
● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle
combinations are shown in the preceding table. ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off
If the combination of the fabric, thread and the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may
needle is not correct, particularly when sewing occur if the foot controller or the start/stop
thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles button is accidentally pressed and the machine
(such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or starts sewing.
break. In addition, the stitching may be uneven
or puckered or there may be skipped stitches.
c
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.
1
a Flat side
2 b Needle type marking
3 c Flat surface
d Even
3
e Not even
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d screw counterclockwise.
Remove the needle by turning the needle clamp Install the twin needle in the same way.
Note
● 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 screwdriver,
otherwise the needle may break or damage may
result.
a Disc-shaped screwdriver
b Needle clamp screw ■ Installing the needle clamp
• Do not apply strong force when loosening or If the needle clamp is removed, follow the
tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise procedure below to attach it to the needle bar.
certain parts of the sewing machine may be
a needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the
As seen from the front of the machine, slide the
damaged.
needle clamp screw is on the right side and the
needle bar thread guide is at the bottom.
a Needle clamp screw

b Needle bar thread
guide
With the flat side of the needle toward the rear
e of the machine, insert the needle until it touches
c Needle bar
Align the bottom edge of the needle holder with

b the end of the needle bar, and then tighten the
the needle stopper.
needle clamp screw.
a Needle bar
b Needle holder
c Needle clamp screw
d Align
a Needle stopper
Tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it
f clockwise.
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c machine to the needle bar thread guide.
Use the thread from the first spool to thread the
Sewing with a twin needle
The path for threading the machine to the needle
You can sew with this needle and two top threads. You bar thread guide is the same as for normally
can use the same color or two different colors of thread threading the machine (for a single needle). See
for making decorative stitches. page 14 for more details.
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the
twin needle, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 45).
d
Thread the left needle from front to back. 1
CAUTION Use the thread from the second spool to thread
e the machine to the thread take-up lever.
● Use only twin needles that have been made for
this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other The path for threading the machine to the thread
needles could break, and damage the machine. take-up lever is the same as for normally
● Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could threading the machine (for a single needle). See
break and injure you. page 14 for more details.
● You can not use the needle threader to thread
f Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar
the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle Thread the right needle from front to back.
by hand, from front to back. Using the needle
threader may damage the machine. thread guide.
● 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.
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the
handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and
check that the needle does not touch the presser a Left needle thread passes through the needle bar
foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle thread guide.
may bend or break. b Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar
● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach thread guide.
zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break c Needle bar thread guide
or the machine may be damaged.
● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to Note
raise the needle before turning the fabric. If the
fabric is turned while the needle is lowered, the Models equipped with a needle threader
needle may bend or break. ● 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
Attach the twin needle.
a Attach the twin needle in the same way as a
threader may damage the machine.
single needle (page 17).
b Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of

Attach the extra spool pin. CAUTION
the machine. Put the second spool of thread onto ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach
the extra spool pin. zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break
or the machine may be damaged.
a First spool
b Second spool
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d
Press the black button release the presser foot.
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
a Black button
and you may be injured.
● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch
pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong
Place a different presser foot below the holder
presser foot, the needle may strike the presser e so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the
foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
● Only use presser feet that have been designed to shank in the holder.
be used with this machine. Using other any Position the presser foot so the letter indicating
presser feet may cause an accident or injury. the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to be
read.
Replacing the presser foot
Replace the presser foot as described below.
a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark
a Presser foot holder
on the wheel points up. (With models equipped b Shank
with (needle position button), raise the c Pin
Note
or ● The presser foot to be used with each stitch
appears in the LCD. To select a stitch, refer to
“Selecting stitching” (page 22).
Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the

f presser foot pin snaps into the shank.
If the sewing machine has been turned on, turn

b it off.
CAUTION
● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to
turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries
may occur if the foot controller or the start/stop a Presser foot lever
button is accidentally pressed and the machine  The presser foot is attached.
starts sewing. Raise the presser foot lever to check that the
g presser foot is securely attached.
c
Raise the presser foot lever.
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Removing the presser foot holder
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the
sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that
does not use the presser foot holder, such as the
quilting foot. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to
remove the presser foot holder. 1
■ Removing the presser foot holder
a
Remove the presser foot. (Refer to page 20.)
b
Loosen the presser foot holder screw.
a Disc-shaped
screwdriver
b Presser foot holder
c Presser foot holder
screw
■ Attaching the presser foot holder
a side of the presser bar.

Align the presser foot holder with the lower-left

b Presser bar
b the screw.
Holding the presser foot holder in place, tighten
Note
● If the presser foot holder is not correctly installed,
the thread tension will be incorrect.
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SEWING BASICS
2 SEWING BASICS
SEWING ADJUSTING THE STITCH
Basic sewing operations are described below. LENGTH AND WIDTH
Before operating the sewing machine, read the
following precautions. Selecting stitching
CAUTION Using the stitch selection keys, select the desired stitch.
When the sewing machine is turned on, the straight
● While the machine is in operation, pay special stitch ( left needle position) is selected.
attention to the needle location. In addition,
keep your hands away from all moving parts Turn on the sewing machine.
such as the needle and handwheel, otherwise a
injuries may occur.
b
Press (stitch selection keys). The number
● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while
sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the of the selected stitch is displayed.
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.
a Designate the tens digit.

General sewing procedure b Designate the ones digit.
 The stitch is selected.
Follow the basic procedures below to sew.
Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD.
1 Turn on the machine. c
Turn on the sewing machine.
For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Power
supply” (page 7).
a Presser foot type.
2 Select the stitch. For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot”
Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn. (page 20).
For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting
stitching” (page 22).
■ [Example] Selecting stitch .
a
Press the stitch selection keys to select stitch 04.
3 Attach the presser foot. With on the right, select “4”, and with on
Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch. the left, select “0”.
For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to
“Replacing the presser foot” (page 20).
4 Start sewing.
Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sew-
ing is finished, cut the threads.
For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew”
(page 23).
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b adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch
Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch length
Starting to sew
length.
a you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward
wheel points up. (With models equipped with

(needle position button), raise the needle by
a Stitch length adjustment key pressing once or twice.)
b Short
c Long
c adjustment key) to increase or reduce the stitch

Press the “+” or “–” side of (stitch width
width. or 2

a Stitch width adjustment key
b Narrow
b
c Wide
Note
● When the stitch length or stitch width is changed
from the standard setting, around or
disappears from the LCD. a Presser foot lever
● If the stitch width of the selected stitch cannot be
adjusted, “--” appears to the right of in the LCD. Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass the
c thread under the presser foot, and then pull out
about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward the rear of
CAUTION the machine.
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 a 5 cm (2 inch)
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
d fabric with your left hand, turn the handwheel
toward you (counterclockwise) with your right
hand to lower the needle to the starting point of
the stitching.
e
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SEWING BASICS
f controller, slide the sewing speed controller to

On models equipped with a sewing speed
Memo
the left or right to adjust the sewing speed. Refer ● When the foot controller is plugged in, (start/
to “Sewing speed controller” (page 8). stop button) cannot be used to start or stop sewing.
● 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 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 8).
a Sewing speed controller
■ Sewing reinforcement stitches

g models equipped with
Slowly press down on the foot controller. (With
(start/stop button), if When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag
the foot controller is not connected, press stitches that are secured with reverse stitching,
once.) pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button)
sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top of
each other.
or
a Reverse stitching
aStart/stop button b Reinforcement stitching
1 2
 The machine starts sewing.
Take your foot off the foot controller, or press

h (start/stop button) once (if the machine was Memo
started by pressing (start/stop button)) (for ● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches
models equipped with the start/stop button). are sewn depends on the stitch that is selected. For
 The machine stops sewing. details, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 45).
i toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark

on the wheel points up. (With models equipped

with (needle position button), raise the
j
k and then cut the threads by using the thread

Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,
cutter.
a Thread cutter
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Thread tension USEFUL SEWING TIPS
The thread tension will affect the quality of your Various ways to achieve better results for your sewing
stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change projects are described below. Refer to these tips when
fabric or thread. sewing your project.
Memo
Trial sewing
● We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap
of a fabric before you start to sew. A trial piece of fabric should be sewn. Use a piece of
fabric and thread that are the same as those used for
■ Correct tension your project, and check the thread tension and stitch
Correct tension is important as too much or too little length and width. 2
tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers
on your fabric. Changing the sewing direction
1
When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the
a sewing machine.
a Wrong side
Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the
2 b Surface
needle was raised, lower the needle either by
c Upper thread
d Lower thread turning the handwheel toward you
3 (counterclockwise) or by pressing (needle
position button) once (for models equipped with
4
the needle position button).
■ Upper tension is too tight
Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.
1 CAUTION
● When using the twin needle, be sure to raise the
a Wrong side
b Surface needle before changing the sewing direction. If
2 c Upper thread the fabric is turned while the needle is lowered,
d Lower thread the needle may bend or break.
e Loops appear on
Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the
b fabric.
surface of fabric
3 5
4 Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.
Solution
Reduce the tension by turning the upper
tension-control dial to a lower number.
5 4 3
■ Upper tension is too loose

Loops appear on the wrong side of the fabric.
5
1
Lower the presser foot lever and continue
c sewing.
a Wrong side
b Surface
c Upper thread
2
d Lower thread
e Loops appear on
wrong side of
3 fabric
4
Solution
Increase the tension by turning the upper
tension-control dial to a higher number.
5 4 3
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SEWING BASICS
c level with the seam, allowing the fabric to feed.

Release the button. The foot will lock in place
Sewing curves
Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing
direction to sew around the curve.
• Once the trouble spot has been passed, the

foot will return to its normal position.
When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag stitch,

select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain a finer
CAUTION
● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is
stitch. sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much
force, the needle may bend or break.
Sewing thick fabrics
■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot,
Sewing thin fabrics
raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become
presser foot to its highest position. misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly. If this
occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material under
■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does
the fabric and sew it together with the fabric. When
not feed at the beginning of stitching
you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper.
Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that keeps
the presser foot level.
a Sewing direction
a Stabilizer material or paper

When you encounter a seam that is too thick to
a feed under the foot, raise the presser foot lever.
Sewing stretch fabrics
Press the black button on the left side of the First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then sew
b foot. Keep the button held in and lower the without stretching the fabric.
presser foot.
a Basting
a Black button
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Using a free-arm style
Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and
hard-to-reach areas. To change your machine to the
free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment.
Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to

a release it.
a Flat bed attachment
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UTILITY STITCHES
3 UTILITY STITCHES
d presser foot guide.
Sew with the edge of the fabric against the
OVERCASTING STITCHES
You can use the overcasting stitches to join together
seams and finish them in one operation. They are also 1
useful for sewing stretch materials.
Pattern No.
Presser Foot
Pattern
Stitch Name
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
model
model
a Needle drop point
Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04
CAUTION
3-point zig-
zag stitch J 05 05 05 05 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and
G 06 06 06 06 needle may bend or break.
Overcasting
stitch G 07 07 07 07 BASIC STITCHING
Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams.
J 08 08 08 08
Pattern No.
Presser Foot
Pattern
Stitch Name
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
a
Attach overcasting foot “G” or zigzag foot “J”.
model
model
model
model
b
Select a stitch. Left J 00 00 00 00
Straight
• For details, refer to “Selecting stitching”

(page 22). Center J 01 01 01 01
Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric

c against the guide of the presser foot, and then Triple J 02 02 02 02
stretch stitch
lower the presser foot lever.
Basic stitching
Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.
a
Attach zigzag foot “J”.

b
a Guide
Select a stitch.
c
(page 22).
Lower the needle into the fabric at the

d beginning of the stitching.
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e a hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16 inch)
Start sewing. Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 23). from the edge of the fabric. Fold back the fabric
• For details on sewing reverse/reinforcement along the basting, and then position the fabric
stitches, refer to “Sewing reinforcement with the wrong side facing up.
stitches” (page 24).
When sewing is finished, cut the thread.

f
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 23).
a Wrong side of fabric c Desired edge of hem

b Basting d 5 mm (3/16 inch)
■ Changing the needle position Attach blind hem foot “R”. 3

With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the b
triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be
adjusted. Pressing the “+” side of the stitch width Select a stitch.
adjustment key moves the needle to the right; c
pressing the “–” side of the stitch width adjustment
d hem against the guide of the presser foot, and
key moves the needle to the left. Position the fabric with the edge of the folded
then lower the presser foot lever.

Check that the needle slightly catches the fold of
the hem.
a Stitch width adjustment key

b Left needle position
c Right needle position
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. a Needle d Wrong side of fabric
b Needle drop point e Guide
Pattern No. c Fold of hem
Presser Foot
Pattern
Stitch Name ■ If the needle catches too much of the hem fold
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
If the needle catches too much of the hem fold,

model
model
model
model
adjust the stitch width so that the needle slightly

catches the fold by pressing the “+” side of the stitch
width adjustment key.
R 09 09 09 09
Blind hem
stitch
R 10 10 10 10
a Wrong side of fabric b Right side of fabric
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UTILITY STITCHES
■ If the needle does not catch the hem fold

Zigzag stitch
If the needle does not catch the hem fold, adjust the (for quilting)
J 40 40 – –
stitch width so that the needle slightly catches the
fold by pressing the “-” side of the stitch width
adjustment key. The maximum buttonhole length is about 28 mm (1-1/
8 inch) (diameter + thickness of the button).
Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot
to the back, as shown below.

• For details on changing the stitch width, refer
to “Selecting stitching” (page 22).
Sew with the fold of the hem against the presser
e foot guide.
Remove the basting stitching and turn the fabric

f right side up.
a Reinforcement stitching
■ Part names of the buttonhole foot “A”
A
BUTTONHOLE SEWING
Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on. a Button guide plate
b Presser foot scale
Pattern No. c Pin
Presser Foot
d Marks on buttonhole foot

Pattern
Stitch Name e 5 mm (3/16 inch)

70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
model
model
Use chalk to mark the position and length of the

a buttonhole on the fabric.
A 29 29 29 25
A 30 30 30 26 1
A 31 31 31 27
Buttonhole
stitch A 32 32 32 28
a Marks on fabric
A 33 33 33 29
A 34 34 – –
A 35 35 – –
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b foot “A”, and then insert the button that will be
Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole Pass the upper thread down through the hole in
the presser foot.
put through the buttonhole. 1
A
2
A
2
a Mark on fabric
b Red marks on buttonhole foot
 The size of the buttonhole is set. • When lowering the presser foot, do not push in
■ If the button does not fit in the button guide the front of the presser foot, otherwise the
plate buttonhole will not be sewn with the correct
Add together the diameter and thickness of the size.
button, and then set the button guide plate to
the calculated length. (The distance between 3
the markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm
(3/16 inch).)
a Do not reduce the gap.

2
3 a Presser foot scale
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as
b Length of buttonhole f possible.
(Diameter + thickness of button)
c 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.
a Buttonhole lever
4 b Bracket
d 10 mm (3/8 inch) The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the
5 e 15 mm (9/16 inch) bracket on the buttonhole foot.
Attach buttonhole foot “A”.
c
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your
g left hand, and then start sewing.
Select a stitch.
d
Position the fabric with the front end of the

e buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks on
the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then lower
the presser foot lever.  Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
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UTILITY STITCHES
■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

h and cut the thread.
Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric,
When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a
gimp thread.
i position.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
a buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration so
Hook the gimp thread onto the part of
that it fits into the grooves, and then loosely tie

j stitching to prevent the stitching from being cut,
Insert a pin at the end of the buttonhole
it.
and then use a seam ripper to cut towards the
pin and open the buttonhole.
a Seam ripper
b 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. b
Select a stitch or .
c
d gimp thread.
Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the
Lower the presser foot lever and the buttonhole

a Eyelet punch e lever, and then start sewing.
When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp

f thread to remove any slack.
• 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
direction, otherwise injuries may result if the
seam ripper slips.
g thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and then

Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp
Memo tie it.

● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch length
h gimp thread remaining at the top end of the
With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the
and width by sewing a trial buttonhole on a scrap
piece of fabric.
buttonhole.
Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.
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d fabric.
Place a button between the presser foot and the
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.

a
• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew the

two holes closest to you. Then, slide the button
Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the
b feed dog position lever, located at the rear of
so that the needle goes into the two holes, and
then sew them in the same way.
the machine on the base, to .
e
Select a stitch . (With models not provided
with stitch , select stitch .)
f the distance between the holes in the button.

Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as
a Feed dog position lever
g pressing the stitch length adjustment key.

Set the stitch length to the shortest setting by
h (counterclockwise) to check that the needle

Turn the handwheel toward you
correctly goes into the two holes of the button.

Adjust the stitch width to the distance between
 The feed dogs are lowered. the button holes.
Attach presser foot “M”.

c
CAUTION
● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not
touch the button, otherwise the needle may
bend or break.
Start sewing.
i
• After sewing for about 10 seconds at low
speed, press (reverse/reinforcement stitch
button) to sew reinforcement stitches.
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UTILITY STITCHES
j to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it

Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching
with the bobbin thread. CAUTION

Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the ● Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the
bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. needle does not hit the presser foot before you
start sewing. If you choose a different stitch, the
needle will hit the presser foot and break the
needle. You may also be injured.
Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the

d top on both sides. The needle should be
positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best
results.
When you are finished attaching the button,
k slide the feed dog position lever to to raise
the feed dogs.
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.
When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the
shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing
the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right
pin of the zipper foot.
To sew the opposite side of the zipper, release

e the foot by pressing the button located at the
Pattern No.
Presser Foot
back of the presser foot, fit the zipper foot on

Pattern
Stitch Name
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
the other side of the zipper and continue sewing

model
model
model
model
using the other side notch.
Straight
stitch
(center)
I 01 01 01 01 CAUTION
● Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper
during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, the
1 2 needle may break and you may be injured.
a Zipper foot
b Right pin for sewing
the left side of the
zipper
c Left pin for sewing the
right side of the zipper
3
a
Select stitch .
b left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the

Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the
shank.
Fold the edge of the material 2 cm (3/4 inch)

c and place the zipper under the folded section.
Lower the needle into the notch located either
on the left or right side of the zipper foot.
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c
Select stitch .
SEWING STRETCH FABRICS
AND ELASTIC TAPE
d stretching the tape so that it is the same length
Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while
Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be
attached. as the fabric.
While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot
Pattern No. with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin
Presser Foot
Pattern
Stitch Name
nearest the front of the presser foot with your
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
right hand.
model
model
model
model
Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 03
3-point
zigzag stitch J 05 05 05 05
3
Observe the corresponding precautions when
performing each of the following stitching operations.
Stretch stitching CAUTION

● When sewing, be sure that the needle does not
a
touch any pins, otherwise the needle may bend
or break.
Select stitch .
b
Sew the fabric without stretching it.

c
Elastic attaching
When elastic tape is attached to the cuff or waist of a
piece of clothing, the finished dimensions will be that
of the stretched elastic tape. Therefore, it is necessary
that a suitable length of the elastic tape be used.
Pin the elastic tape to the wrong side of the
a fabric.
Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to
make sure that the tape is uniformly positioned
on the fabric.
a Elastic tape
b Pin
b
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UTILITY STITCHES
c
Select stitch .
APPLIQUÉ, PATCHWORK
AND QUILT STITCHING
d Cut away any fabric that is left outside the
Carefully sew around the edge of the design.
The stitches that can be used for sewing appliqués,
patchwork and quilts are described below. stitching.
Pattern No.
Presser Foot
Pattern
Stitch Name
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
model
model
Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 04
Zigzag stitch
Remove the basting, if necessary.
e
(for quilting) J 40 40 - -
Appliqué
J 11 11 11 11
stitch
Memo
J 41 41 - -
● Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning
Appliqué and the end of stitching.
stitch
(for quilting)
J 42 42 - -
CAUTION
● Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin
J 37 37 - -
during sewing, as the needle can break. You
Piecing
straight may also be injured.
stitch
J 38 38 - -
Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching
Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and
a place it over the lower piece.
J 14 14 14 14
Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the

b pattern spans both pieces.
Joining stitch J 15 15 15 15
J 16 16 16 16
Hand-look
J 39 39 35 31
quilting
Quilting
J 43 43 - -
stippling
Appliqués
You can create an appliqué by cutting a different piece
of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration.
a
Baste the cut design to the fabric.
b
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Piecing Quilting
Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom
“piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily be
6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance. sewn using the optional walking foot and the optional
quilting guide.
Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from
either the right side or the left side of the presser foot.
Note
a fabric that you wish to piece together.
Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the
● Only use the walking foot with straight or zigzag
stitches. Do not use other patterns. Reverse stitches
cannot be sewn with the walking foot.
b
a
Baste the fabric to be quilted.
Select stitch or
c
.
b holder.
Remove the presser foot and the presser foot
Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned
d with the edge of the fabric.
3
• For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot
■ For a seam allowance on the right side holder” (page 21).
Align the right side of the presser foot with the
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch . Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot
1 c 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.
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) a Connecting fork

b Needle clamp screw
■ For a seam allowance on the left side c Presser foot holder
Align the left side of the presser foot with the screw
edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch .
1 CAUTION
● Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to tighten the
screw securely. 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
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
not strike the presser foot. If the needle strikes
a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) the presser foot, injury may result.
Memo Select stitch , or .

d
● To change the width of the seam allowance (the
needle position), adjust the stitch width. For details,
refer to “Changing the needle position” (page 29).
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UTILITY STITCHES
e and then evenly guide the fabric while sewing.

Place one hand on each side of the presser foot,
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.
Note
● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed
a holder.
between slow and medium. Remove the presser foot and the presser foot
■ Using the optional quilting guide • For details, refer to “Removing the presser foot
Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that holder” (page 21).
are equally spaced.
Align the quilting foot with the lower-left side of
b the presser bar.
The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned
over the needle clamp screw.
a rear of the walking foot or presser foot holder.

Insert the stem of the quilter into the hole at the
a Pin on quilting foot

 Walking foot  Presser foot holder b Presser foot holder
screw
c Needle clamp screw
c hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder

Hold the quilting foot in place with your right
screw using the disc-shaped screwdriver in your

left hand.
b guide aligns with the seam that has already been

Adjust the stem of the quilter so that the quilt
sewn.

screw
CAUTION
● 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.
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d
Slide the feed dog position lever, to .
REINFORCEMENT
STITCHING
Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as
sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.
Pattern No.
Presser Foot
Pattern
Stitch Name
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
model
model
a Feed dog position lever Triple J 02 02 02 02
stretch stitch
Bar tack
stitch A 36 36 34 30
3
Triple stretch stitching
Use triple stretch stitching to reinforce sleeve holes and
inseams.
 The feed dogs are lowered.
a
Turn on the sewing machine, and then select a
e stitch.
b
Select stitch .
Use both hands to hold the fabric taut, then
f move the fabric to follow the pattern.
Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning
c
Start sewing.
and end of sewing.
• For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 23).
a Pattern
g position lever to
After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog
to raise the feed dogs.
• Normally, the feed dog position lever is

positioned at .
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UTILITY STITCHES
• When lowering the presser foot, do not push in

Bar tack stitching the front of the presser foot, otherwise the bar
Bar tacks are used to reinforce points subject to strain, tack will not be sewn with the correct size.
such as pocket corners and openings.
As an example, the procedure for sewing bar tacks at
pocket corners is described below.
Determine the desired length of the bar tack.

a Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot “A” a Do not reduce the gap.
to the desired length. (The distance between the
Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as
e possible.
markings on the presser foot scale is 5 mm (3/16
inch).)
2
3 a Presser foot scale a Buttonhole lever
b Length of bar tack b Bracket
c 5 mm (3/16 inch)
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind the
bracket on the buttonhole foot.
• A bar tack with a maximum length of about 28
mm (1-1/8 inch) can be sewn.
f left hand, and then start sewing.
Gently hold the end of the upper thread in your
b
Select stitch .
c
Position the fabric so that the opening of the

d pocket faces toward you, and then lower the
 Once sewing is completed, the machine
presser foot lever so that the needle drops 2 mm automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
(1/16 inch) in front of the pocket opening. then stops.
g and cut the thread.

Raise the presser foot lever, remove the fabric,
h position.
Raise the buttonhole lever to its original
1
a 2 mm (1/16 inch)
Memo
Pass the upper thread down through the hole in ● If the fabric does not feed, for example, because it is
the presser foot. too thick, increase the stitch length. For details, refer
to “Selecting stitching” (page 22).
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DECORATIVE STITCHING Decorative
stitch
N 28 28 28 –
Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this

sewing machine.
Fagoting
Pattern No. Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It is
Presser Foot
used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch is
Pattern
Stitch Name
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
more decorative when thicker thread is used.
model
model
model
model
a along their seams.
Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric
b about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or a

J 17 17 17 17 Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by
Fagoting
stitch
sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.
J 18 18 18 18
3
J 14 14 14 14
1
3
Joining stitch
J 15 15 15 15
2
J 16 16 16 16 a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer

b Basting stitching
c 4 mm (3/16 inch)
Shell tuck Attach zigzag foot “J”.
c
stitch J 12 12 12 12
Satin scallop
Select stitch or .
d
N 13 13 13 13
stitch
Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).

e
J 19 19 19 19

(page 22).
J 20 20 20 20
Sew with the center of the presser foot aligned
f along the center of the two pieces of fabric.
J 21 21 21 –
N 22 22 22 21
Decorative
stitch N 23 23 23 22
N 24 24 24 23
After sewing is finished, remove the paper.

g
N 25 25 25 –
N 26 26 26 24
N 27 27 27 –
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UTILITY STITCHES
c (3/8 inch).
Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm
Scallop stitching
The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like 1
shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars of
blouses and to decorate the edges of handkerchiefs.
Attach monogramming foot “N”.

a
Select stitch .
b
a 1 cm (3/8 inch)
• Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or
Stitch along the edge of the fabric, making sure
c not to sew directly on the edge of the fabric. cut the thread.
Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

d Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
• For better results, apply spray starch onto the

fabric and press with a hot iron before it is
sewn.
Trim along the stitches.

d e
Select stitch or .
Stitch between the straight stitches.

f
• Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Smocking
The decorative stitch created by stitching or
g
Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.
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.
a
Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the

b stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen
the thread tension.

(page 22) and “Thread tension” (page 25).
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Shell tuck stitching Joining
The gathers that look like shells are called “shell Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the
tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when
blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics. making a crazy quilt.
Fold the fabric along the bias. Attach zigzag foot “J”.
a a
Sew together the right sides of the two pieces of

b fabric, and then open up the seam allowances.
b
Attach zigzag foot “J”. a Wrong side of fabric
b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
3
seam allowance
Select stitch , and then increase the thread c Straight stitch
c
tension.
Select stitch , or .
c
(page 22).
Turn the fabric over so that the right side faces

d up, and then sew over the seam with the center
Sew while making sure that the needle drops
d slightly off the edge of the fabric.
of the presser foot aligned with the seam.
a Right side of fabric
a Needle drop point
Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks down

e to one side.
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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 13).
Insert the wing needle.

a
• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

• For details on inserting a needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 17).
Attach monogramming foot “N”.

b
Select stitch , , , , or .
c
CAUTION
● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or
less, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
needle may bend or break.
Start sewing.
d
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4 APPENDIX
STITCH SETTINGS
Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the
following table.
CAUTION
● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be
damaged.
● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
Utility stitches
Stitch Width Stitch Length

Pattern No.
Reinforcement
Walking Foot
[mm (inch.)] [mm (inch.)]
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Stitching
Reverse/
Pattern
Stitch Name Application

4
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
model
model
Auto Manual Auto Manual
00 Basic
stitching, sewing 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–5.0 ***
Left J 00 00 00 No Yes Rev. *
gathers or pintucks, etc. (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
Straight
Attaching zippers, basic 2.5 0.2–5.0 Yes

Center J 01 01 01 01 stitching, and sewing – – ***
Yes Rev. *
gathers or pintucks, etc. (3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J)
Attaching sleeves, sew-

Triple
02 ing
inseams, sewing 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.5–4.0
stretch stitch J 02 02 02 stretch fabrics and deco- (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) No No Rfc.**
rative stitching
****
03 Sewing
stretch fabrics 1.0 1.0–3.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
Stretch stitch J 03 03 03 Yes No Rfc.**
and decorative stitching (1/16) (1/16–1/8) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
****
04 Overcasting
and attach- 3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0 ***
Zigzag stitch J 04 04 04 Yes Yes Rev. *
ing appliqués (1/8) (0–1/4) (1/16) (0–3/16) (J)
Overcasting on medium
3-point zig- weight or stretch fabrics, 5.0 1.5–7.0 1.0 0.2–4.0 ****
J 05 05 05 05 attaching elastic, darn- Yes No Rfc.**
zag stitch (3/16) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)
ing, etc.
06 Overcasting on thin or
3.5 2.5–5.0 2.0 1.0–4.0
G 06 06 06 No No Rfc.**
medium weight fabrics (1/8) (3/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
Overcasting
07 Overcasting
on thick fab- 5.0 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.0–4.0
G 07 07 07 No No Rfc.**
stitch rics (3/16) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
****
08 Overcasting
on stretch 5.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.5–4.0
J 08 08 08 Yes No Rfc.**
fabrics (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/32–3/16) (J)
*Rev.: Reverse **Rfc.: Reinforcement ***Do not use reverse stitching.

****Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
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APPENDIX
Pattern No. Stitch Width Stitch Length
Reinforcement
Walking Foot
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Stitching
Reverse/
Pattern
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
model
model
Blind hem stitching on 0 2.0 1.0–3.5

R 09 09 09 09 3 – –3 No No Rfc. *
medium weight fabrics (0) (1/16) (1/16–1/8)
Blind hem
stitch
R 10 10 10 10 Blind hem stitching on 0 3 – –3 2.0 1.0–3.5 No No Rfc. *
stretch fabrics (0) (1/16) (1/16–1/8)
Appliqué 3.5 2.5–5.0 2.5 1.6–4.0 Yes**

J 11 11 11 11 Appliqué stitching No Rfc. *
stitch (1/8) (3/32–3/16) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
Shell tuck 4.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–4.0 Yes**

stitch J 12 12 12 12 Shell tuck stitching (3/16) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) (J) No Rfc. *
Satin scallop 5.0 2.5-7.0 0.5 0.1-1.0 Yes**

stitch N 13 13 13 13 Scallop stitching (3/16) (3/32-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) (J) No Rfc. *
Yes**
J 14 14 14 14 Patchwork stitching and 4.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0 No Rfc. *
decorative stitching (3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)
Patchwork stitching, dec-

orative stitching and sew- 5.0 2.5–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 Yes**
Joining stitch J 15 15 15 15 ing overcasting on both No Rfc. *
pieces of fabrics, such as (3/16) (3/32–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16) (J)
with tricot
J 16 16 16 16 Patchwork stitching and 5.0 0.0–7.0 1.2 0.2–4.0 Yes** No Rfc. *

decorative stitching (3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) (J)
Yes**
17 Fagoting,
smocking and 5.0 0.0-7.0 2.5 1.0-4.0
J 17 17 17 decorative stitching (3/16) (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) (J) No Rfc. *
Fagoting
stitch
Yes**
18 Fagoting,
smocking and 5.0 2.5-7.0 2.5 1.0-4.0
J 18 18 18 decorative stitching (3/16) (3/32-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) (J) No Rfc. *
J 19 19 19 19 Decorative stitching 4.0 0.0-7.0 3.0 2.0-4.0 No No Rfc. *

(3/16) (0-1/4) (1/8) (1/16-3/16)
J 20 20 20 20 Decorative stitching 4.0 0.0-7.0 2.5 1.0-4.0 Yes** No Rfc. *

(3/16) (0-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) (J)
5.5 0.0-7.0 1.6 1.0-4.0 Yes**

J 21 21 21 – Decorative stitching No Rfc. *
(7/32) (0-1/4) (1/16) (1/16-3/16) (J)
Decorative Yes**
21 Decorative stitching and
5.0 1.5-7.0 1.0 0.2-4.0
N 22 22 22 No Rfc. *
stitch elastic-attaching (3/16) (1/64-1/4) (1/16) (1/64-3/16) (J)
Lace sewing, decorative

3.5 1.5-7.0 2.5 1.6-4.0
N 23 23 23 22 hemming, heirloom No No Rfc. *
(1/8) (1/16-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16)
stitching, etc.
23 Decorative
hemming, 6.0 1.5-7.0 3.0 1.5-4.0
N 24 24 24 No No Rfc. *
heirloom stitching, etc. (15/64) (1/16-1/4) (1/8) (1/16-3/16)
Decorative hemming on
thin, medium weight and 5.0 1.5-7.0 3.5 1.5-4.0
N 25 25 25 – plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/8) (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. *
loom stitching, etc.
*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
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Reinforcement
Walking Foot
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Stitching
Reverse/
Pattern
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
model
model
thin, medium weight and 5.0 1.5-7.0 4.0 1.5-4.0 *** *
N 26 26 26 24 Yes No Rfc.
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (3/16) (1/16-3/16) (J)
Decorative thin, medium weight and 5.0 1.5-7.0 2.5 1.5-4.0 *** *
N 27 27 27 – Yes No Rfc.
stitch plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (3/32) (1/16-3/16) (J)
thin, medium weight and 5.0 1.5-7.0 2.0 1.5-4.0 ***
N 28 28 28 – Yes No Rfc.*
plain weave fabrics, heir- (3/16) (1/16-1/4) (1/16) (1/16-3/16) (J)
Horizontal buttonholes **
5.0 3.0-5.0 0.4 0.2-1.0 Auto
A 29 29 29 25 on thin and medium No No
(3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/64) (1/64-1/16) Rfc.
weight fabrics
Secured buttonholes for **

5.0 3.0–5.0 0.4 0.2–1.0 Auto
A 30 30 30 26 fabrics that have back- No No
ings (3/16) (1/8-3/16) (1/64) (1/64-1/16) Rfc.
**
27 Buttonholes
for stretch or 6.0 3.0–6.0 1.0 0.5–2.0 Auto
A 31 31 31 No No
knit fabrics (15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/32-1/16) Rfc.
**
4
Buttonhole Buttonholes for stretch 6.0 3.0–6.0 1.5 1.0–3.0 Auto
stitch A 32 32 32 28 fabrics No No
(15/64) (1/8-15/64) (1/16) (1/16-1/8) Rfc.
**
29 Keyhole buttonholes for
7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0 Auto
A 33 33 33 No No
thick or furry fabrics (1/4) (1/8-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) Rfc.
Keyhole buttonholes for **

7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0 Auto
A 34 34 – – medium weight and thick No No
(1/4) (1/8-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) Rfc.
fabrics
**
Keyhole buttonholes for 7.0 3.0–7.0 0.5 0.3–1.0 Auto
A 35 35 – – No No
thick or furry fabrics (1/4) (1/8-1/4) (1/32) (1/64-1/16) Rfc.
Reinforcing openings **
Bar tack 2.0 1.0–3.0 0.4 0.3–1.0 Auto
stitch A 36 36 34 30 and areas where the (1/16) (1/16-1/8) (1/64) (1/64-1/16) No No Rfc.
seam easily comes loose
Piecing straight stitching
(with a seam allowance 5.5 0.0–7.0 1.6 0.2–5.0 *
J 37 37 - - No Yes Rfc.
of 6.5mm from the right (7/32) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Piecing edge of the presser foot)
straight
stitch Piecing straight stitching
(with a seam allowance 1.5 0.0–7.0 1.6 0.2–5.0 *
J 38 38 - - of 6.5mm from the right (1/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) No Yes Rfc.
edge of the presser foot)
Hand-look Straight stitch quilting 0.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 1.0–4.0 *

J 39 39 35 31 that looks hand-sewn No No Rfc.
quilting (0) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/16–3/16)
Appliqué quilting, free- *

Zigzag stitch 3.5 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.0–4.0
J 40 40 - - motion quilting, satin No Yes Rfc.
(for quilting) (1/8) (0–1/4) (1/16) (0–3/16)
stitching, button sewing
*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Auto Rfc.: AutomaticReinforcement

***Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
47
APPENDIX
Reinforcement
Walking Foot
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Stitching
Reverse/
Pattern
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
model
model
Attaching appliqués and 1.5 0.5–5.0 1.2 1.0–4.0

J 41 41 - - No No Rfc.*
binding (1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
Appliqué
stitch
(for quilting)
Attaching appliqués and 1.5 0.5–5.0 1.2 1.0–4.0
J 42 42 - - No No Rfc.*
binding (1/16) (1/32–3/16) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
Quilting Quilting background 7.0 1.0–7.0 1.6 1.0–4.0

J 43 43 - - No No Rfc.*
stippling stitching (stippling) (1/4) (1/16–1/4) (1/16) (1/16–3/16)
7.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–4.0

N 44 44 36 32 For decoration, etc. (1/4) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.*
7.0 0.0–7.0 2.0 0.2–4.0

7.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–4.0

N 46 46 38 - For decoration, etc. (1/4) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.*
7.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–4.0

N 47 - - - For decoration, etc. No No Rfc.*
(1/4) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
7.0 0.0–7.0 2.0 0.2–4.0

N 48 47 39 - For decoration, etc. No No Rfc.*
(1/4) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
7.0 0.0–7.0 2.0 0.2–4.0

N 49 48 40 - For decoration, etc. No No Rfc.*
(1/4) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Decorative 7.0 0.0–7.0 1.6 0.2–4.0

stitch N 50 - - - For decoration, etc. (1/4) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.*
7.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–4.0

7.0 0.0–7.0 2.0 0.2–4.0

N 52 - - - For decoration, etc. (1/4) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16) No No Rfc.*
5.0 0.0–7.0 2.0 0.2–4.0 Rfc.*

N 53 - - - For decoration, etc. (3/16) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
No No
7.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–4.0

N 54 - - - For decoration, etc. No No Rfc.*
(1/4) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
7.0 0.0–7.0 1.6 0.2–4.0

N 55 50 - - For decoration, etc. No No Rfc.*
(1/4) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
7.0 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.2–4.0

N 56 51 - - For decoration, etc. No No Rfc.*
(1/4) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
*Rfc.: Reinforcement
48
Reinforcement
Walking Foot
Twin Needle
Presser Foot
Stitching
Reverse/
Pattern
70 stitches
60 stitches
50 stitches
40 stitches
model
model
model
model
7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 Yes**

N 57 52 42 - For decoration, etc. No Rfc. *
(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) (J)
7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 Yes**

N 58 - - - For decoration, etc. No Rfc. *
(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) (J)
7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 Yes**

N 59 53 43 35 For decoration, etc. (1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) (J) No Rfc. *
7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 Yes**

N 60 54 44 36 For decoration, etc. (1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) (J) No Rfc. *
Satin
stitches
N 61 55 45 - For decoration, etc. 7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 Yes** No Rfc. *
(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) (J)
N 62 56 46 37 For decoration, etc. 7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 Yes** No Rfc. *

(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) (J)
4
7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 Yes**
(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) (J)
7.0 2.5–7.0 0.4 0.1–1.0 Yes**

(1/4) (3/32–1/4) (1/64) (1/64–1/16) (J)
N 65 - - - For decoration, etc. 7.0 0.0–7.0 1.6 0.2–4.0 No No Rfc. *

(1/4) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
N 66 - - - For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.2–4.0 No No Rfc. *

(15/64) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
Cross- 6.0 0.0–7.0 2.5 0.2–4.0

stitches N 67 57 47 38 For decoration, etc. No No Rfc. *
(15/64) (0–1/4) (3/32) (1/64–3/16)
N 68 58 48 - For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.2–4.0 No No Rfc. *

(15/64) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
N 69 59 49 39 For decoration, etc. 6.0 0.0–7.0 1.4 0.2–4.0 No No Rfc. *

(15/64) (0–1/4) (1/16) (1/64–3/16)
*Rfc.: Reinforcement **Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less.
49
APPENDIX
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the bobbin case

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the
described below. bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned
periodically.
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not
be oiled by the user.
CAUTION
● Make sure you unplug the machine before you
This machine was manufactured with the necessary clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric
amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, shock or be injured.
making periodic oiling unnecessary.
a
Switch the machine off and unplug it.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the
handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop
using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer
b
Raise the needle and the presser foot.
or the nearest authorized service center.
Precautions on storing the machine

c clamp screw to remove the presser-foot holder
Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle
Do not store the machine in any of the locations
described below, otherwise damage to the machine may and the needle.
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
Note Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and
d then slide it toward you to remove the needle
● In order to extend the life of this machine,
periodically turn it on and use it. plate cover.
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 a Needle plate cover
● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning

the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric
shock may occur.
50
e Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
Remove the bobbin case.
• Align the  and ● marks.

1 a Bobbin case
b mark
a Bobbin case c ●mark
• Make sure that the indicated points are aligned

f remove any dust from the race and its
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to
before installing the bobbin case.
surrounding area.
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.
4
● Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly,
a Cleaning brush
otherwise the needle may break.
b Race
• Do not put oil on the bobbin case.
h needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.
Put the tabs on the needle plate cover into the
Insert the bobbin case so that the  mark on the

g bobbin case aligns with the  mark on machine
as shown below.
51
APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.
If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center.
Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

The machine is not plugged in. Plug the machine in. page 7
The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch. page 7
The sewing
machine does The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to Move the bobbin winder shaft to the
the right. left. page 10, 11
not work.
You have not used the foot control-
ler properly. Use the foot controller properly. page 7
The needle is not fitted properly. Fit the needle properly. page 17
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to
The needle clamp screw is loose. firmly tighten the screw. page 18
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 17

You have not used the right combi- Choose a thread and needle that are
nation of fabric, thread and needle. appropriate for the type of fabric. page 16
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 45
you want to sew. sew.
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 25
The needle You are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric. –
breaks.
Replace the needle plate.
The area around the hole in the nee- Contact your retailer or the nearest –
dle plate is scratched. authorized service center.
The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot.
Contact your retailer or the nearest –
presser foot is scratched. authorized service center.
Replace the bobbin case.
The bobbin case is scratched. Contact your retailer or the nearest –
Incorrect bobbins will not work
You have not used a bobbin that has properly. Only use a bobbin that has page 9
been designed for this machine. been designed for this machine.
You have not threaded the upper
thread properly. (for example, you
have not fitted the spool properly, or Correct the upper threading. page 13
the thread has come out of the guide
above the needle.)
There are knots or tangles in the
thread. Remove any knots or tangles. –
The upper
thread breaks. The needle is not appropriate for the Choose a needle that is appropriate
thread you are using. for the type of stitch. page 16
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 25
Remove the tangle thread. If the
The thread is tangled, for example,
in the bobbin case. thread is tangled in the bobbin case, page 50
clean the bobbin case.
52
You have not inserted the needle Insert the needle properly. page 17
properly.
The area around the hole in the nee- Replace the needle plate.
dle plate is scratched. Contact your retailer or the nearest –
authorised service center.
The area around the hole in the Replace the presser foot.
The upper Contact your retailer or the nearest –
presser foot is scratched. authorised service center.
thread breaks.
The bobbin case is scratched, or has Replace the bobbin case.

a burr on it. Contact your retailer or the nearest –
authorised service center.
been designed for this machine.
You have not wound the bobbin Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 9
thread properly.
The bobbin is scratched or does not Replace the bobbin. –
turn smoothly.
The lower Remove the tangled thread and
thread is tangled The thread is tangled. page 50
or breaks.
clean the bobbin case. 4
You have not used a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine. properly. Only use a bobbin that has page 9
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 11, 12
You have not threaded the upper
thread properly. Correct the upper threading. page 13
You have not wound the bobbin

thread properly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 9
You have not threaded the right

Choose a thread and needle that are
combination of thread and needle appropriate for the type of fabric. page 16
for the fabric you are using.
The thread ten-
You have not attached the presser- Attach the presser-foot holder prop-
sion is incorrect. foot holder properly. erly. page 21
Adjust the tension of the upper

The thread tension is incorrect. thread. page 25

Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 11, 12
You have not threaded the upper Thread the upper thread and wind
thread properly or fitted the bobbin the bobbin thread properly. page 11, 12, 13
properly.
You have not fitted the spool prop- Fit the spool properly. –
erly.
You have not used the right Choose a thread and needle that are
The fabric is combination of fabric, thread and page 16
wrinkled. appropriate for the type of fabric.
needle.
If you are sewing thin fabric, the Sew with stabiliser material under page 26
stitch is too thick. the fabric.
The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper page 25
thread.
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APPENDIX

You have not threaded the upper Correct the upper threading. page 13
thread properly.
You have not used the right combi- Choose a thread and needle that are page 16
nation of fabric, thread and needle. appropriate for the type of fabric.
Stitches are
skipped. The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.
You have not inserted the needle page 17
Insert the needle properly.
properly.
Dust has accumulated under the Remove the needle plate cover and page 50
needle plate or in the bobbin case. clean the plate and the bobbin case.
Dust has built up in the feed dogs or Clean the bobbin case. page 50
in the bobbin case.
You have not threaded the upper Correct the upper threading. page 13
thread properly.
There is a high-
pitched noise Replace the bobbin case.
while sewing. The bobbin case is scratched. Contact your retailer or the nearest –
You have not used bobbin that has properly. Only use a bobbin that has page 9
Raise the needle either by turning the
handwheel toward you
You have not moved the needle (counterclockwise) so that the mark
The needle holder to its highest position. page 13
on the wheel points up or by pressing
threader can not (needle position button) once or
be used. twice.
You have not inserted the needle
properly. Insert the needle properly. page 17
Attach the presser foot that is correct

The presser foot that you are using is for the type of stitch that you want to page 45
not correct for the type of stitch. sew.
The stitch is not Adjust the tension of the upper
The thread tension is incorrect. thread. page 25
sewn correctly.
Slide the feed dog position lever to
The feed dogs are lowered. page 33, 39
.
The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length. page 23
The fabric does You have not used the right combi- Choose a thread and needle that are
not feed. nation of fabric, thread and needle. appropriate for the type of fabric. page 16

The sewing light
bulb does not The sewing lamp is damaged. Contact your retailer or the nearest –
come on. authorized service center.
54
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 but-
Lower the presser foot lever
ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con-
before continuing the opera-
nected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button
tion.
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 Raise the buttonhole lever
the start/stop button was pressed if the foot controller before continuing the opera-
is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is low- tion.
ered.
The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and
Lower the buttonhole lever
the foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop but-
before continuing the opera-
ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con-
tion.
nected) while the buttonhole lever is raised.
The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle Move the bobbin winder 4
position button was pressed while the bobbin winder shaft to the left before con-
shaft is moved to the right. tinuing the operation.
Disconnect the foot control-
ler, and then press the start/
The start/stop button was pressed while the foot con-
stop button. Otherwise,
troller was connected.
operate the machine by
using the foot controller.
Remove the tangled thread
The motor locked up because the thread is tangled. before continuing the opera-
tion.
Note
● If error message “F1” through “F8” appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may
be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center.
Operation beep (for models equipped with the 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 four beeps (only for models equipped with the operation beep).
■ If a key is pressed (correct operation)
One beep sounds.
■ If an incorrect operation is performed or a non-functioning key is pressed
Two or four beeps sound.
■ 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.
55
APPENDIX
INDEX
Numerics operation beep ............................................................... 55
3-point zigzag stitch .......................................................28 operation buttons ............................................................. 5
operation panel ................................................................ 5
A optional accessories ......................................................... 6
accessories .......................................................................6
overcasting stitches ........................................................ 28
appliqués .......................................................................36
P
B patchwork stitching ........................................................ 36
bar tack ..........................................................................40
piecing ........................................................................... 37
basic stitching ................................................................28
pocket corners................................................................ 40
blind hem stitching.........................................................29
presser foot................................................................4, 20
bobbin case....................................................................50
presser foot holder.....................................................4, 21
bobbin cover.............................................................4, 11
presser foot lever .......................................................5, 13
bobbin winder.................................................... 9, 52, 55
pre-tension disk................................................................ 9
button sewing.................................................................33
buttonhole lever ................................................. 4, 31, 40 Q
buttonhole sewing..........................................................30 quick-set bobbin .......................................................4, 12
quilting........................................................................... 37
C quilting foot.................................................................... 38
crazy quilt stitching ........................................................36
quilting guide ..........................................................37, 38
E R
elastic tape .....................................................................35
reinforcement stitching................................................... 39
error messages................................................................55
reverse/reinforcement stitch button................................... 5
extra spool pin ...............................................................19
eyelet punch ..................................................................32 S
scallop stitching ............................................................. 42
F seam ripper .................................................................... 32
fagoting ..........................................................................41 sewing machine needles ................................................ 16
fast bobbin winding........................................................10 sewing speed controller.................................................... 5
feed dog position lever ...................................................39
sleeve holes.................................................................... 39
feed dogs...................................................................4, 39 smocking........................................................................ 42
flat bed attachment....................................................5, 27
spool pin ...................................................................9, 13
foot controller ...........................................................6, 24
start/stop button.........................................................5, 24
free-arm style .................................................................27
stitch length.................................................................... 23
free-motion quilting........................................................38
stitch selection key ........................................................... 5
H stitch settings.................................................................. 45
handwheel .......................................................................4 stitch width .................................................................... 23
heirloom stitching ..........................................................44 straight stitch .................................................................. 28
stretch fabrics ................................................................. 26
J
joining............................................................................43 T
joining stitch ...........................................................36, 41 thick fabrics.................................................................... 26
thin fabrics ..................................................................... 26
L thread guide ................................................................... 13
LCD .................................................................................5
thread tension ................................................................ 25
M trial sewing..................................................................... 25
main parts ........................................................................4 triple stretch stitch ...................................................29, 39
main power switch...........................................................7 troubleshooting .............................................................. 52
monogramming.......................................................42, 44 twin needle .................................................................... 19
N U
needle ............................................................................16 upper tension-control dial .............................................. 25
needle bar thread guide....................................................5 upper threading.............................................................. 13
needle clamp screw .........................................................5
W
needle plate .....................................................................5
walking foot ................................................................... 37
needle plate cover..........................................................50
wing needle ................................................................... 44
needle position...............................................................29
needle position button......................................................5 Z
needle threader ..............................................................14 zigzag stitch ..................................................... 26, 28, 36
zipper foot...................................................................... 34
O zipper Insertion .............................................................. 34
openings ........................................................................40
56
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Operation Manual KNOWING YOUR

Be sure to read this document before using the machine.

1 Always unplug the machine from the

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE .................... 7 DECORATIVE STITCHING ............................... 41

THREADING THE MACHINE ............................. 9 4. APPENDIX ................................................ 45

1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Needle and presser foot section

a Buttonhole lever (page 31, 40)

a LCD (Liquid crystal display)

d Needle position button

a Flat bed attachment

10. 11. 12.

75/11 1 needle 90/14 1 needle

Power supply precautions

a Foot controller jack/socket

CAUTION Changing the needle stop position

b turn on the sewing machine.

CAUTION After turning on the sewing machine, release the

 The needle stop position changes to the raised

Sewing speed controller

a Sewing speed controller

Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.

c the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.

Slide the sewing speed controller back to its

● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully.

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so

h button) (for models equipped with the start/stop

(start/stop button) (for models equipped with

Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to

CAUTION Lower threading

■ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin

Raise the needle to its highest position by

Slide the button and open the cover.

d down with your finger, and then pass the thread

• Replace the cover so that the end of the thread

Replace the bobbin cover.

a Presser foot lever

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel

a Mark b Needle position button

• If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing

c put a spool of thread on this pin. g out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread.

■ Using the needle threader (for models

Follow steps 1 through 6 of the procedure in

Lower the presser foot lever.

a Needle bar thread guide

Drawing up the lower thread

 The hook passes through the eye of the

b the needle either by turning the handwheel

toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark

e loop of the thread.

a Mark b Needle position button

d and pull them toward the back of the machine

Needle types and their uses

■ For models equipped with the quick-set

a the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it.

■ Ball point needle

a Needle clamp screw

Align the bottom edge of the needle holder with

needle clamp screw.