Bernette Rome 8 Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

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Safety Instructions 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine. Keep the instruction at a suitable place
that close to the machine, and hand it over if you give the machine to a third party.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
2. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used
by or near children and infirm persons.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if
it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest
authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
6. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
7. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
8. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
9. Do not use bent needles.
10. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
11. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such
as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the
like.
12. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating,
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual
(pull power plug).
13. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
14. Do not use outdoors.
15. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
16. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
2 Safety Instructions
17. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
18. If the supply cord fixed with foot controller is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
19. Never place anything on the foot control.
20. This sewing machine is provided with double insulation (except U.S.A / Canada). Use only
identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of double-insulated products.
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product nor should a means for grounding
be added to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system and should only be done by qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double
insulated product is marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATION" or "DOUBLE INSULATED".
The symbol may also be marked on the product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BERNINA is committed to the protection of the environment. We strive to minimize the
environmental impact of our products by continuously improving product design and
our technology of manufacturing.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate
collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and
well-being.
When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take
back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.
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Contents 3
Safety Instructions 1 Basic Sewing Procedures 31

Useful Skills 31
Contents 3 Straight Stitches and Needle Position 33
Zigzag Stitches 33
Stretch Stitch 34
Machine Overview 4
Overcasting Stitches 35
Detail of the Machine 4
Blind Hem 36
Accessories 5
Button Sewing 37
Buttonhole Stitching 38
Machine Setup 6
Eyelet Stitch 41
Connecting the Machine 6
Darning Stitch 42
Foot Control 6
Zipper Insertion 44
Sewing Table 7
Invisible Zipper Insertion 46
Quick Reference Drawer and
Narrow Hemming 47
Presser Feet Compartment 7
Cording 48
Winding the Bobbin 8
Satin Stitch Sewing 49
Inserting the Bobbin 10
Quilting 50
Replacing the Needle 11
Fagoting 52
Threading the Upper Thread 12
Scallop Stitch 52
Automatic Needle Threader 14
Gathering 53
Raising up the Lower Thread 15
Smocking 54
Face Plate Thread Cutter 15
Free Motion Darning,
Thread Tension 16
Embroidery and Monogramming 55
Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure 16
Walking Foot 57
Changing the Presser Foot 17
Two-Step Presser Foot 18
Special Functions 58
Raise or Drop the Feed Dog 18
Mirror Stitch Pattern 58
Stitch Balance Adjustment 19
Elongate Stitch Pattern 59
Twin Needle Sewing 60
Important Sewing Information 20 Help Function 62
Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide 20 Warning Functions 63
Presser Foot Application Chart 21 Buzzer Sound 64
Memory 65
Display Explanation 22
Information on the LCD Screen 22 Maintenance 71
Cleaning 71
Operating Instructions 23 Replacing the LED Lamp 71
Buttons Explanation 23
General Function Buttons 24
Trouble Shooting 72
Extra Function Buttons 26
Trouble Shooting Guide 72
Stitches Overview 28
4 Machine Overview
Detail of the Machine

13 14 15 16 1. Bobbin thread guide/ pre-
1 tension
2 17 2. Thread take-up lever
3 18 3. Scroll buttons
4 19 4. Setup button
5 5. Start/stop button
6 20
7 6. Needle up/down button
8 7. Auto-lock button and single
9 pattern
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10 8. Reverse button
11 9. One step buttonhole lever
10. Automatic needle threader
11. Needle plate cover
12 22
12. Sewing table and accessory
box
13. Thread tension dial
14. Speed limiting slider
15. LCD screen
16. Stitch width adjustment and
memory scroll buttons
17. Stitch length adjustment
buttons
18. Enter parameter button
19. Memory button
20. Direct pattern selection
buttons/ Number buttons
21. Pattern group selection
button
22. Quick reference drawer and
presser feet compartment
23 31 23. Spool pin
24 32 24. Bobbin winder spindle
25 33
25. Bobbin winder stopper
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26. Hole for second spool pin
27 34
27. Handwheel
35 28. Power switch
36 29. Mains plug socket
30. Foot controller socket
31. Presser foot pressure screw
28 32. Upper thread guide
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37 33. Handle
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34. Presser foot lever
35. Face plate thread cutter
36. Presser foot
37. Drop feed lever
Machine Overview 5
Accessories
Standard
1. All purpose foot (T)
1 2 3 4
2. Zipper foot (I)
3. Button sewing foot
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4. Buttonhole foot (D)
5. Satin stitch foot (A)
6. Overcasting foot (E)
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7. 1/4" Quilting foot
8. Darning foot
A E F 9. Blind hem foot (F)
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10.Spool holder (Large)
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11. Spool holder (Small)
10 11 12 13 14 12.Bobbin(3x)
13.Spool pin felt
14.Second spool pin
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15.Pack of needles (5x)
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16.Edge/quilting guide
15 16 17 18 17.Brush/ Seam ripper
18.L-screwdriver
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Optional (to be purchased individually)
19 20 21 22 19.Hemmer foot (K)

20.Cording foot (M)
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21.Invisible Zipper foot

K M
22.Gathering foot
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23.Twin needle
24.Walking foot
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6 Machine Setup
Connecting the Machine

Before connecting the power supply, make
sure that the voltage and frequency shown
on the rating plate is conforming with your
mains power.
Place the machine on a stable table.
1. Connect the power line cord to the
machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into
the mains plug socket.
2. Connect the power line plug to the wall
outlet.
3. Turn on the power switch.
4. The sewing lamp will light up when the
switch is turned on.
Caution:
Always make sure that the machine is
unplugged from power source and the main
switch is on "O". when the machine is not in
use and before inserting or removing parts.
Polarized plug information

This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade wider than the other), to reduce the
risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
Foot Control
With the sewing machine turned off, insert
the foot control plug into its connector on the
sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then
slowly depress the foot control to start
sewing. Release the foot control to stop the
sewing machine.
Attention:
Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as
how to connect the machine to the power
source. Unplug the power cord when the
machine is not in use.
Use only foot controller type C-9000 with
sewing machine.
Machine Setup 7
Sewing Table
Keep the snap-in sewing table horizontal,
and pull it in the direction of the arrow.
The inside of the snap-in sewing table is

used as an accessory box.
To open, tilt the cover towards you.
Quick Reference Drawer and Presser Feet Compartment

To open pull the draw against you, to close
push it back.
The quick reference shows you the
recommended settings for the stitches
including the appropriate presser foot to be
used. Further some basic operations are
shown.
In addition there is a compartment for
presser feet. Here you can store the presser
feet neatly and easily accessible. Please
refer to the picture on the quick reference
card to find the location and use of each
presser foot.
8 Machine Setup
Winding the Bobbin

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1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.
For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with the
small side next to the spool or use the small spool holder.
2. Snap the thread into the upper thread guide .
3. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder tension

discs.
4. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in the
bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on the spindle.
5. Push the bobbin to right.

Machine Setup 9
6. When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right,

bobbin winding position, the symbol " " is shown on the
LCD screen.
It will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin
winder spindle is pushed back to the left into the sewing
position.
7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.
8. Press on the foot control or the Start/Stop button to start

winding the bobbin.
9. After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine
and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin. Continue
filling the bobbin until it is full.
The motor stops automatically when the bobbin is full. Stop
the machine. Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.
10.Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.
Note:
When the bobbin winder spindle is placed on the right, "bobbin
winding position", the machine will not sew and the handwheel
will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder spindle to
the left "sewing position".
10 Machine Setup
Inserting the Bobbin

Attention:
- Turn power switch to "O" before threading or unthreading the
machine.
- The thread take-up lever must be in the highest position when
threading.
- A wrong threading in can cause damages to the machine!
To open the bobbin cover, slide it against you.
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Inserting the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the thread running
counter clockwise direction.
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Pull the thread along the arrow marking through the slit under
the finger (A) as far as the pulley (B).
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To make sure that the thread is pulled into the tension spring of
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the bobbin holder, press a finger slightly onto the bobbin while
pulling. As a check you must feel a resistance in the thread feed.
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Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate thread
guide from (B) to (C).
To cut off excess thread pull thread back over the cutting off
blade at point (C).
To close the bobbin cover, push it to the back.
Machine Setup 11
Replacing the Needle

Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying
out the below operation!
Change the needle regularly, especially if it

B is showing signs of wear and causing
problems.
Insert the needle following the illustrated
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instructions.
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and
tighten again after inserting the new
needle. The flat side of the shaft should
be towards the back.
B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Needles must be in perfect condition.

Problems can occur with:
- Bent needles
- Blunt needles
- Damaged points
12 Machine Setup
Threading the Upper Thread

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Please Note:
It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not
doing so several sewing problems could result.
Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also

raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.
1. Lift up the spool pin until it is snaped-in in the middle position.

Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread
comes from the front of the spool, then place the spool cap at
the end of the spool pin.
2. Snap the thread into the upper thread guide .

Machine Setup 13
3. Pull the thread forward and down. This operation pulls the
thread into the thread tension.
4. Then further down and around the bottom part of the take up
lever cover.
5. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right to the
left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then
downwards again.
6. Guide the thread through the wire loop.
7. Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front to
rear, and pull out about 10 cm of thread.
Use the face plate thread cutter to cut excess needle thread.
Use the needle threader to thread the needle (refer to next
page for instruction).
14 Machine Setup
Automatic Needle Threader

Raise the needle to its highest position
and lower the presser foot.
Attention:
Turn power switch to the off position ("O").
Lower the needle threader lever slowly and

draw the thread through the thread guide as
illustrated and then to the right.
The needle threader automatically turns to

the threading position and the hook pin
passes through the needle eye.
Pull the thread to the right, guiding it to the

front of the needle
Hold the thread loosely and release the lever

slowly.
The hook will turn and pass the thread
through the needle eye forming a loop.
Pull the thread through the needle eye.
Machine Setup 15
Raising up the Lower Thread

Hold the upper thread with the left hand.
Turn the handwheel towards you
(counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the
needle.
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Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the
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bobbin thread up through the needle plate
hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a
loop.
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Pull both threads to the back under the
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Face Plate Thread Cutter

The face plate thread cutter serves two
purposes.
1. Cut the thread after threading the needle
2. Cut the thread after finishing a seam.
To cut the thread after completing your work

raise the presser foot.
Remove the fabric, draw the threads to the
left side of the face cover and cut using the
thread cutter.
The threads are cut at the proper length to
start the next seam.
16 Machine Setup
Thread Tension
- Basic thread tension setting: "4"
- To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To
Loose Tight
reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down.
- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.
- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch
and less fabric puckering when the upper thread appears on
the bottom side of your fabric.
Surface Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.
Upper thread
Reverse
side Bobbin thread
Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial
to higher number.
Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch sewing. Turn dial to
lower number.
Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.
Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and
requires no particular readjustment according to the type of
fabric (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn
the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the
screw counter-clockwise, and for heavy fabric, tighten by
turning it clockwise.
To return to initial pressure foot setting turn the pressure
adjusting screw to become flush with the face cover.
Machine Setup 17
Changing the Presser Foot
Attention:
Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the
below operations!
a Attaching the presser foot holder

Raise the presser foot bar (a).
Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.
Attaching the presser foot

Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly
above the pin (d).
e Press the black lever (e).
d c Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the presser foot (f) will
d engage automatically.
Removing the presser foot

Raise the presser foot.
Press the black lever (e) and the foot will disengages.
e
Attaching the edge/quilting guide

Attach the edge/quilting guide (g) in the slot as illustrated.
g Adjust according to need for hems, pleats, etc.
18 Machine Setup
Two-Step Presser Foot

The presser foot lever raises and lowers
your presser foot.
When sewing several layers of thick fabric,

the presser foot can be raised to a second
stage by pushing the presser foot lever
further up. This allows for easy positioning
of the work.
Raise or Drop the Feed Dogs

With the sewing table detached, the drop
feed lever can be located on the back of the
free arm.
Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower

the feed dog, for example during button
a sewing or freehand embroidery.
If you wish to continue sewing normally, slide
b the lever to the " " (a) in order to raise
the feed dogs.
b aa The feed dog will not rise up if you do not
turn the handwheel, even if the lever is slid
to the right. Make a complete turn to raise
the feed dogs.
Machine Setup 19
Stitch Balance Adjustment

If the decorative patterns, numbers or
manual buttonhole stitch are uneven when
you sew on a particular fabric, adjust them
with the feed balancing dial.
The dial should usually be in a middle position.
Adjusting distorted stretch stitch

patterns
If the pattern are too open, turn the dial
clockwise.
If the pattern are too close, turn the dial
counterclockwise.
Adjusting distorted letters or numbers

If the letters or number overlap, turn the dial
counterclockwise.
If the letters are to fare turn the dial
clockwise.
20 Important sewing information
Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide

Needle size Fabrics Thread
9-11/65-75 Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or
serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks, polyester.
cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes,
woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.
12/80 Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, Most threads sold are medium size and
kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits, suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.
lightweight woollens.
Use polyester threads on synthetic
materials and cotton on natural woven
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14/90 Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck, fabrics for best results.
woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.
Always use the same thread on top
16/100 Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens, and bottom.
outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims,
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upholstery material (light to medium).
18/110 Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics, Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.
upholstery fabrics, some leathers (Use heavy foot pressurelarge numbers.)
and vinyls.
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NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION
Needles Explanation Type of fabric

HA x 1 Standard sharp needles. Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk,
15 x 1 Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18 (110) etc. Qiana. Not recommended for double
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knits.
15 x 1/ Semi-ball point needle, scarfed. Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,

130/ 705H 9 (65) to 18 (110) polyester blends. Knits-polyesters,
interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.
Can be used instead of 15x1 for sewing
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all fabrics.
15 x 1/ 130/ Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18 (110) Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.
705H (SUK)
130PCL/ Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110) Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller
705H-LR/LL hole than standard large needle.
Note:
- Twin needles can be purchased for utility and decorative work.
- European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show size 9,
11, 12 etc.
- Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread breakage
or skipped stitches.
Important Sewing Information 21
Presser Foot Application Chart

Double needle is being suggested for certain stitches for more creativity
PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION NEEDLE PRESSER FOOT APPLICATION NEEDLE

General sewing, Blind hem stitching
Patchwork stitches,
Decorative stitching,
Smocking,
Fagoting, etc.
All purpose foot (T) Blind hem foot (F)
Inserting zippers Narrow hemming
Zipper foot (I) Hemmer foot (K) *
Button sewing Cording
Button sewing foot Cording foot (M) *
Buttonhole sewing Inserting

invisible zippers
Buttonhole foot (D) Invisible Zipper foot *
Satin stitch sewing Gathering
Satin stitch foot (A) Gathering foot *
Overcasting This foot helps to

prevent uneven
feeding of very
difficult fabrics
Overcasting foot (E)
Quilting and
pacthwork sewing Walking foot *
1/4" Quilting foot
Darning
Free embroidery
Monogramming
Darning/
Embroidery foot Twin needle *
* Available as optional accessories

22 Display Explanation
Information on the LCD Screen

1 2 3 4 5 Normal mode display
1. Direct selection pattern group
2. Pattern graphics
3. Suggested presser foot
4. Needle position
5. Stitch length (mm)
6 7 8 9 6. Pattern number
10 11 7. Needle up position
8. Reverse
9. Auto-lock
12 10. Pattern selection by numbers group
11. Elongation
12. Pattern Mirrored
13 14 15 16 13. Needle down position
17 14. Auto-stop on pattern end
15. Twin needle function
16. Stitch width (mm)
17. Alphabets group
18 Memory mode display

18. Memory filling bar-graph
19. Memory mode active
20. Delete function
21. Memory scroll function active
22. Insert function
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Operating Instructions 23
Buttons Explanation
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8
5 9
4
3
10
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13 12
1 11
1. Reverse button
2. Auto-lock button and single pattern
3. Needle up/ down position button
4. Start/stop button
5. Setup button
6. Scroll buttons
7. Stitch length adjustment buttons
8. Enter parameter button
9. Memory button
10. Direct pattern selection buttons/ Number buttons
11. Pattern group selection button
12. Stitch width adjustment and memory scroll buttons
13. Speed limiting slider
24 Operating Instructions
General Function Buttons

Pattern group selection button
Press this button to select different groups of
stitch patterns. There are three different
stitch pattern groups available.
Additionally the pattern group selection
button allows access to 2 functions available
in memory mode only.
Direct selection pattern - 10
Pattern selection by numbers - 55
Alphabets - 95
Delete mode.
(Only in memory mode)
Insert mode.
(Only in memory mode)
Direct pattern selection buttons/ Number

buttons
While direct selection pattern group is active
press any of the buttons (0~9) to select the
pattern shown beside each button immediately.
The two other pattern groups require a two
digit entry of a desired stitch.
The corresponding pattern number can be
looked up in the manual or in the quick
reference drawer.
Scroll buttons
In the normal mode or the memory mode,
press the button to select the prior or
posterior pattern of the group.
In the setup mode, press the button to
select the desired function.
Stitch length adjustment buttons

To shorten the stitch length, press the "–"
button.
To increase the stitch length, press the "+"
button.
The stitch length can be adjusted between
"0.0-4.5 mm". Certain stitches have a limited
length.
When you select a stitch the machine will
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automatically set the recommended stitch
length which will be indicated by numbers on
the LCD screen.
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scroll buttons
For a narrower stitch, press the "–" button.
For a wider stitch, press the "+" button.
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The stitch width can be adjusted between
"0.0-7.0 mm". Certain stitches have a limited
stitch width.
When you select a stitch, the machine will
automatically set the recommended stitch
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width, which will be indicated by numbers on

the LCD screen.
With pattern 01-03 or 24 selected, the
needle position is shown on the screen. The
position can be adjusted by the stitch width
adjustment buttons.
Pressing the "–" button, will move the needle
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to the left and pressing the "+" button, will

move the needle to the right. There are a
total of 15 needle positions.
(7 left, 7right, and 1 center)
In memory mode the stitch width adjustment
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buttons serve two purposes: the stitch width

adjustment as well as to navigate between
the different memory locations.
Speed limiting slider

By adjusting the position of the speed
limiting slider the top speed during sewing
may be limited. The position of the slider
defines the sewing speed at full stroke of the
foot controller.
For slower speed: Slide toward (–)
For higher speed: Slide toward (+)
When the machine is run with the start/stop
button the position of the speed limiting
slider defines the actual sewing speed.
26 Operating Instructions
Extra Function Buttons

Start/stop button
Press the start /stop button to start the
machine. Press again to stop it. The
machine will rotate slowly at start of sewing.
This way you may operate the machine
without foot control.
The button light up depending on how the

sewing machine is being operated.
Green: When the machine is ready to start.
Red: When the machine is sewing or
winding the bobbin.
Needle up/down button

By pressing the needle up/down button the
needle will make half a stitch. Depending on
the actual needle position it will stop in the
opposite position, either at the highest or the
lowest position. At the same time the needle
stop position after sewing is permanently set.
The needle stop position is shown on the LCD.
Press the button so the arrow on the LCD
points upward " " the needle moves to the
highest position and will stop there after
sewing.
Press the button so the arrow on the LCD
points downwards " " the needle moves to
the lowest position and will stop there after
sewing.
Please Note
During sewing, press the needle up/down
button, the machine will stop automatically.
Auto-lock button and single pattern

When the patterns 01-05 or 24 are selected,
the machine will immediately sew 3 locking
stitches when the auto-lock button is
pressed, then automatically stop.
The LCD will display the figure " " until the
machine is stopped.
Except for the pattern 01-05, 10, 24 and 45-

55, press the auto-lock button, the machine
will sew 3 locking stitches at the end of the
current pattern and automatically stop.
The LCD will display the figure " " until
the machine is stopped. The function will be
cancelled if you press the button once again
or select another pattern.
Reverse button
Reverse is pressed to sew in reverse.
An arrow " " on the LCD display indicates
reverse sewing.
Only the pattern 01-05 and 24 can be sewn
in reverse.
The machine will permanently sew in reverse.
Press the button again to sew forward.
If you press and release the button before
starting to sew, the machine will permanently
sew in reverse and press the button again to
sew forward.
Setup button
Press the setup button to open setup
program and change your sewing setting
(mirror, elongation, twin needle, and sound
function) and get sewing help on the screen.
See chapter special functions details about
the use of this button.
Memory button
Press the memory button to enter memory
mode and store combinations of characters
and/or decorative stitches.
Press the memory button again to leave the
memory mode and return direct mode.
Please note
The pattern 10, 45-55 cannot be memorized.
Enter parameter button

In memory mode press this button to
memorize or edit a pattern.
Patterns in the memory can be edited to
adjust their parameters such as stitch length,
stitch width, mirror, elongation.
See chapter special functions for details
about the use of this button.
28 Stitches Overview
Stitches
Direct selection pattern
Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Functions
Stitch Pattern Foot Mirror/ Twin needle Memory
Reverse Auto-lock Elongation Presser
Auto Manual Auto Manual foot
1 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T
Straight Stitch
2 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T
Tripple Straight 3 0.0~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T
Zig-Zag 4 5.0 0.0~7.0 2.0 0.3~4.5 T
3 Step Zig-Zag 5 5.0 2.0~7.0 1.0 0.3~4.5 T
Double Overlock 6 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 E /T
Blind Hem 7 3.5 2.5~7.0 1.0 0.5~4.5 F /T
Overlock 8 3.5 2.5~7.0 1.0 0.5~4.5 E /T
Stretch stitich 9 2.0 1.0~6.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T
1 step BH 0 5.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 D
: Adjustments can be made.
Pattern selection by numbers

Stitch Pattern Foot Reverse Mirror/ Twin needle Memory
Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto-lock Elongation Presser foot
01 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T
Straight Stitch
02 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T
Tripple Straight 03 0.0~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T
Zig-Zag 04 5.0 0.0~7.0 2.0 0.3~4.5 T
3 Step Zig-Zag 05 5.0 2.0~7.0 1.0 0.3~4.5 T
Double Overlock 06 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 E /T
Blind Hem 07 3.5 2.5~7.0 1.0 0.5~4.5 F /T
Overlock 08 3.5 2.5~7.0 1.0 0.5~4.5 E /T
Stretch stitich 09 2.0 1.0~6.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T
1 step BH 10 5.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 D
Tripple Zig-Zag 11 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T
Stretch Overlock 12 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 E /T
Honeycomb 13 7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 A
Universal 14 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~4.5 T
Bridging Stitch 15 6.0 2.5~7.0 1.5 1.0~4.5 T
Stretch Blindhem 16 3.5 2.5~7.0 1.5 0.5~4.5 F /T
Universal 17 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 T
Superstretch
(Comb Stitch) 18 4.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 T
Single Overlock 19 4.0 2.5~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 T
Fagothing 20 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T
Standard Overlock 21 5.0 3.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 E /T
Blanket
(Quilting Applique) 22 3.5 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T
Please Note
The portion marked in grey colored on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern.
Stitches Overview 29

Stitch Pattern Foot Reverse Mirror/ Twin needle Memory
Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto-lock Elongation Presser foot
Feather 23 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 A
Hand Look 2.5 1.0~3.0 T
Quilting 24 0.0~7.0
Scallop 25 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
Trapeze 26 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
Cross Stitch 27 6.0 3.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A
Squares 28 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
29 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
30 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
Satin Stitch
31 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
32 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
33 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
Decorative 34 7.0 4.0~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A

Satin Stitch
35 7.0 4.0~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
36 7.0 4.0~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A
Quilting Stitch
( for stippling ) 37 6.0 4.5~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A
Decorative Stitch 38 5.0 3.0~7.0 2.5 1.5~4.5 A
39 6.0 5.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A
Cross Stitch
40 6.0 5.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A
41 7.0 3.0~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 T
42 7.0 4.0~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 A
Decorative Stitch
43 7.0 5.0~7.0 2.0 2.0~3.0 A
44 7.0 4.0~7.0 3.0 2.5~4.5 A
45 7.0 3.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~2.0 D
Darning Stitch
46 7.0 3.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~2.0 D
47 5.5 3.0~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 D
48 5.0 2.5~5.5 0.5 0.3~1.0 D
49 6.0 3.0~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 D
50 5.0 2.5~5.5 0.5 0.3~1.0 D
1 step BH
51 5.0 2.5~5.5 0.5 0.3~1.0 D
52 7.0 5.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 D
53 7.0 5.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 D
54 6.0 3.0~7.0 1.5 1.0~3.0 D
Eyelet Stitch 55 7.0 7.0,6.0,5.0 -- -- A
Please Note
The portion marked in grey colored on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern.
30 Stitches Overview
Alphabets
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- In normal mode all letters are sewn in the maximum height of 7mm. The user must line up the
letters if a sequence of letters is sewn.
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- If a sequence of letters is stored in memory, the machine will sew capital letters with a reduced
height of 5.5mm. This way all letters line up automatically.
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5.5mm 7mm
- If only the capital letters are stored in memory, the machine will sew in the maximum height of
7mm.
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Basic Sewing Procedures 31
Useful Skills
Reverse
Reverse stitching is used to secure the
threads at the beginning and at the end of a
seam.
Press the reverse button and sew 4-5

stitches.
The machine will sew forward when the
button is released.
Free arm
Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing
tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.
32 Basic Sewing Procedures
Sewing corners
1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach
a corner.
2. Lower the needle into the fabric manually
5 or by pressing the needle up/ down button
2 3 once.
3. Raise the presser foot.
1 4 4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the
fabric.
5. Lower the presser foot and resume
sewing.
Sewing on the heavy fabric

The black button on the left side of the
presser foot will lock the presser foot in a
horizontal position if you push it in before
lowering the presser foot. This ensures even
feeding at the beginning of a seam and
helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric
such as sewing over seams when hemming
jeans.
When you reach the point of an increased
thickness, lower the needle and raise the
presser foot. Press the toe of the foot and
push in the black button, then lower the foot
and continue sewing.
The black button releases automatically

after sewing few stitches.
You also can place another piece of fabric

with the same thickness at the back of the
Cardboard or seam. Or support the presser foot while
thick fabric
feeding by hand and sewing toward the
folded side.
Straight Stitches and Needle Position
Changing the needle position

These setting apply only to pattern 01-03, 24.
The pre-set position is " ", center position.
When you press the "–" -stitch width
adjustment button, the needle position will
move to the left. When you press the "+" stitch
width adjustment button, the needle position
0.0 2.0 3.5 5.0 7.0 will move to the right. On the LCD screen, the
point illustration and the number indicate the
needle position.
There are 15 needle positions that can be
programmed.
Changing the stitch length

To shorten the stitch length, press the "–"
stitch length adjustment button. For a longer
stitch length, press the "+" stitch length
adjustment button. Generally speaking, the
thicker the fabric, thread and needle, the
longer the stitch should be.
0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.5
Zigzag Stitches
Adjusting the stitch width

The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag
stitching is "7.0"; however, the width can be
reduced on any patterns. The width
increases as you press the "+" stitch width
adjustment button from "0.0-7.0".
0.0 1.0 3.0 5.0 7.0
Adjusting the stitch length

The density of zigzag stitches increase as
the setting of stitch length approaches "0.3".
Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at
"1.0-2.5". Closed up zigzag stitches (close
0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.5 together) are referred to as a satin stitch.
Stretch Stitch
It assures you of a stitch that is strong and

flexible and will give with the fabric without
breaking.
Good for easy to ravel and knit fabrics. It is
good for joining durable fabric such as
denims.
These stitches can also be used as a

decorative top stitch.
Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple

reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing
seams.
Triple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for firm

fabrics like denim, poplin, duck, etc.
Overcasting Stitches
Using the overcasting foot
3.5~7.0 2.0~3.0
Change the presser foot to the overcasting

foot (E).
Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against
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the guide of the overcasting foot.
Attention:
The overcasting foot should be used to sew
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with patterns 06, 08,12 and 21 only and do
not set the stitch width narrower than "3.5".
It is possible that needle could hit the
presser foot and break when sewing other
patterns and width.
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Using the all purpose foot
2.5~4.5 2.0~3.0
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Change the presser foot to the all purpose

foot (T) .
Sewing the overcasting along the edge of

the fabric so that the needle drops over the
all
edge of the fabric on the right side.

Blind Hem
07: Blind hem/lingerie for firm fabrics
16: Blind hem for stretch fabrics
2.5~4.0 1.0~2.0
16mm 8mm 8mm Please Note:

It takes practice to sew blind hem. Always
make a sewing test first.
Fold the fabric as illustrated with the reverse

side uppermost.
First carry out an overcasting stitch as
Reverse Overcasting Reverse shown in left picture.
side stitch side
Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the

handwheel forwards by hand until the needle
swings fully to the left. It should just pierce
a the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust the
stitch width accordingly.
Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a)

so that the guide just rests against the fold.
b
Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully along

the edge of the guide.
Turn over the fabric.

Button Sewing
2.5~4.5
Change the presser foot to the button

sewing foot.
a
Move the drop feed control to " " to lower
b the feed dogs.
b aa
Position the work under the foot. Place the

button in the desired position, lower the foot.
2.5~4.5
Select zig zag pattern. Adjust the stitch width to
"2.5-4.5" according to the distance between the
two holes of the button.
Turn the handwheel to check that the needle

goes cleanly into the left and right holes of the
button.
Before sewing, press the Auto-lock button to

sew reinforcement stitches automatically at the
beginning and at the end of the stitch.
If a shank is required, place a darning needle
on top of the button and sew.
For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the

front two holes first, push work forward and
then sew through the back two holes.
Buttonhole Stitching
10: For thin or medium fabrics
47: For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts
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2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0 made from thin or medium fabrics
48: For thin or medium fabrics
49: For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts
made from thin or medium fabrics
3.0~7.0 0.3~1.0 50: For horizontal buttonholes on thick
fabrics
51: For thin or medium fabric
52: For suits or overcoats
2.5~5.5 0.3~1.0
53: For thick coats
54: For jeans or stretch fabrics with a coarse
weave
5.5~7.0 0.3~1.0
Please Note:
Before sewing a buttonhole on your project,
practice on a scrap piece of the same type
3.0~7.0 1.0~2.0 of fabrics.
Mark the positions of the buttonhole on the

fabric. The maximum buttonhole length is
3cm (1 3/16 inch). (Total of diameter +
thickness of button.)
Attach the buttonhole foot, then pull out the

button holder plate and insert the button.
The size of the buttonhole is determined by
the button inserted in the button plate.
The thread should be passed through the
hole in the presser foot, then be placed
under the foot.
Select the buttonhole stitch.

Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to
the desired width and density.
Starting
point
Position the fabric under the presser foot so

that the centerline's mark is aligning with the
center of the buttonhole foot.
Lower the buttonhole lever.
Please Note:
When you select any buttonhole pattern,
LCD screen will be demonstrated the figure
"......." , it is to remind you to lower the
buttonhole lever.
While lightly holding the end of upper thread

and start sewing.
Please Note:
Gently feed the fabric by hand.
Before stopping, the machine will automatically
sew a reinforcement stitch after the buttonhole
is sewn.
* Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown.
Raise the presser foot and cut thread.

To sew over same buttonhole, raise the
presser foot (will return to original position).
After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the
buttonhole lever until it stops.
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Cut the center of the buttonhole being
careful not to cut any stitches on either side.
Use a pin as a stopper at the bar tack so you
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Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric,
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hook heavy thread or cord under the button-

hole foot.
Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the

gimp thread onto the back of the presser
foot.
Bring the two gimp thread ends to the front
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of the foot and insert them into the grooves,

then temporarily tie them there. Lower the
presser foot and start sewing.
Set the stitch width to match the diameter of
all
the gimp thread.
Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp

thread gently to remove any slack, then trim
off any excess.
Please Note:
It is suggested that you use interfacing on
the backside of the fabric.
Eyelet Stitch
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5.0 6.0 7.0
Select pattern 55 to get the eyelet stitch.

Attach satin stitch foot (A).
Press the "-" or "+" stitch width adjustment to

button select the eyelet size.
Size of eyelet.
A. Small: 5.0mm (3/16 inch).
A B C
B. Medium: 6.0mm (15/64 inch).
C. Large: 7.0mm (1/4 inch).
Lower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching, and then lower
the presser foot lever.
Once sewing is completed, the machine
automatically sews reinforcement stitches,
then stops.
Make a hole at the center using an eyelet

punch.
* Eyelet punch is not included with the
machine.
Please Note:
If thin thread is used, the stitching may be
coarse. If this occurs, sew the eyelet twice
one on top of the other.
Darning Stitch
45: Simple darning stitch in thin and medium
fabrics
D 3.5~7.0 1.0~2.0 46: Reinforced darning stitch in heavy fabrics
Select stitch pattern 45 or 46 to get the

darning stitch.
Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot.
Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric

together.
Select the needle position. Lower the
presser foot over the center of the tear.
Pull the button holder to rear.

Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot
to the desired length.
The size of one darn cycle is variable.

However, the maximum stitch length is
Stop Stop
2.6cm (1 inch) and the maximum stitch width
is 7mm (9/32 inch).
a a
a. The length of sewing.
b. The width of sewing.
Start b Start b
Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm

(1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned,
and then lower the presser foot lever.
Please Note:
When lowering the presser foot, do not push in
the front of the presser foot, otherwise the
2mm darning will not be sewn with the correct size.
Pass the upper thread down through the

hole in the presser foot. Pull down the
buttonhole lever .
The buttonhole lever is positioned behind
the bracket on the buttonhole foot. Gently
hold the end of the upper thread in your left
hand, and then start sewing.
Please Note:
When you select any buttonhole pattern or
darning pattern, LCD screen will show the
figure " ", it is to remind you to lower the
buttonhole lever.
Darning stitches are sewn from the front of

the presser foot to the back, as shown.
If the sewing range is too big to sew, then we

suggest you can sew several times (or cross
sew) to get better sewing result.
Zipper Insertion
Attention:
Zipper foot should be used for sewing width
I 1.5~3.0 center needle position straight stitch only. It is
possible that needle could hit the presser foot
and break when sewing other patterns.
Inserting a centered zipper

- Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
5mm
- Press open the seam allowance. Place the

zipper face down on the seam allowance
with the teeth against the seam line. Baste
the zipper tape.
- Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right side

of the presser foot pin to the holder when
sewing the left side of the zipper.
- Attach the left side of the presser foot pin

to the presser foot holder when sewing the
right side of the zipper.
- Stitch left side of the zipper from top to

bottom.
- Stitch across the lower end and right side

of zipper. Remove the basting and press.
Inserting a side zipper

- Baste the zipper opening on the garment.
5mm
- Fold back to the left seam allowance.

Turn under the right seam allowance to
form 3mm fold.
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of the presser foot pin to the holder when
sewing the left side of the zipper.
Attach the left side of the presser foot pin
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right side of the zipper.
- Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom to

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- Turn the fabric right side out, stitch across

the lower end and right side of zipper.
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- Stop about 5cm (2 inches) from the top of

zipper. Remove the basting and open the
zipper. Stitch the remainder of the seam.
Invisible zipper insertion

* The invisible zipper foot accessory is
optional. It is not included with this
machine.
1.0~3.0
1/4" This foot is used to insert invisible zippers so

Surface that they are covered by the seam, and thus
hidden.
5/8" Attach the invisible zipper foot to the machine.
Adjust needle center position and straight
stitch. Stitch length depends from the fabric.
Adjust 1,0 - 3,0 mm.
Place open zipper face - down on right side of
fabric as shown picture.
Place the fabric edge at the 5/8 inch marking
line on the needle plate surface.
Place the zipper 1/4 inch below raw edge of
garment.
With right-hand groove of foot over coil, stitch
zipper until the foot hits the slider. Remove the
garment from the machine.
To attach the other half of the zipper, place the

fabric edge on the 5/8 inch marking line on the
needle plate as shown in picture.
With the left-hand groove of foot over coil,
stitch zipper until the foot hits the slider.
Close zipper. Fold the fabric that the zipper is
Surface
on ride - hand side out of the way as shown in
picture.
Use a pin for fixing the fabric. Change to
regular sewing foot and saw as close as
possible with straight stitch against the zipper.
Reverse
At last carry out tie off with some forward
and reverse stitches.
Narrow Hemming
* The hemmer foot accessory is optional. It is
not included with this machine.
K 1.5~3.0
Fold edge of fabric over about 3mm, then fold

it over again 3mm for about 5cm along the
edge of the fabric.
Insert the needle into the fold by rotating the

handwheel toward you, and lower the
presser foot. Sew several stitches and raise
the presser foot.
Insert the fabric fold into the spiral opening
of hemmer foot. Move fabric back and forth
until the fold forms a scroll shape.
Lower the presser foot and start sewing

slowly guiding the raw edge of the fabric in
front of the hemmer foot evenly into the
scroll of the foot.
Cording
* The cording foot accessory is optional. It is
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Sew over one strand of cording to create a
pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or
sew over three strands of cording for border
trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery
floss, lace thread, fine wool or lily yarn can be
used for cording.
Single cording
Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the
cord in the center groove of the cording foot
from the right side opening. Pull the cord
about 5cm (2 inches) behind the foot.
The grooves under the foot will hold the
length of the cord in place while the stitches
are being form over the cord.
Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width so
that the stitches are just covering the cord.
Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the
cord over the design.
Triple cording
Push the sewing thread to the left and insert
three cords into the grooves of the foot and
pull about 5cm (2 inches) of the cords behind
the foot.
Select the desired pattern and adjust the
stitch width so that the stitches are just
covering the cords. Lower the foot and sew
slowly guiding the cords.
Satin Stitch Sewing
3.5~7.0 0.3~1.0
Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching

and sewing decorative stitches. This foot has
a full indentation on the underside to allowed
easy sewing over the thickness of the
stitches form by closely spaced zigzag
stitches, and even feeding of the fabric.
To tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern,

you may adjust the length and width of the
pattern by pressing the stitch length and
width adjustment buttons. Experiment with
fabric scraps until you get the desired length
and width.
Please Note:
When sewing very thin fabrics, it is
suggested that you use interfacing on the
backside of the fabric.
Quilting
1.0~3.0
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Patchwork stitching
Align the edges of the fabric with inside
edge of guide on the side of the foot for
accurate 1/4" piecing.
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1/4" Note:
Only the straight stitch in the center position
can be used.
The inside of the toes provides an accurate

1/8" seaming guide.
The foot has 1/4" markings both behind the
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accurate pivoting of corners.
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Using the edge/quilting guide

Insert the edge/quilting in the presser foot
holder as illustrated and set the space as
you desire.
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Sew the first row and move over the fabric to

sew successive rows with the guide riding
along the previous row of stitching.
1.0~3.0
Hand look quilting

You can duplicate the look of a hand look
quilt stitch by using monofilament thread in
the needle, 30 or 40 weight cotton thread in
the bobbin, and increasing the needle
tension.
The needle tension will need to be
determined by the thickness of your batting.
3.5 1.5~3.0
Blanket (Quilting Applique)

For all fabrics and all types of work.
Patchwork stitching
Place the two pieces of fabric with the right
side together and sew with the straight stitch.
Open the seam allowance and press it flat.
Place the center of the presser foot on the

seam line of the joined pieces of fabric and
sew over the seam.
Fagoting
- Separate the folded edges of the fabric

pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and
baste them onto a piece of thin paper or
water-soluble stabilizer sheet.
Thin paper
Basting
- Align the center of the presser foot with the

center of the two pieces of fabric and begin
sewing.
- After sewing, remove the paper.
Scallop Stitch
- Stitch along the edge of the fabric,

making sure not to sew directly on the
edge of the fabric.
For better results, apply spray starch onto
the fabric and press with a hot iron before
it is sewn.
- Trim along the stitches.

Be careful not to cut the stitches.
Gathering
* The gathering foot accessory is optional. It is
4.5
Gathered fabric
Remove the presser foot holder and attach
the gathering foot, lowering the tension
setting to below 2.
Place fabric to be gathered under presser
foot to the right of the presser foot. Sew a row
of stitching, keeping the raw edge of fabric
aligned with the right edge of foot.
The stitches automatically cause the fabric to
gather. Suitable for light to medium weight
fabrics.
To gather and attach gathered fabric in

one step
Look closely at the gathering foot to see a
slot on the bottom.
When using the slot, you can gather the
bottom layer of the fabric while attaching it to
a flat top layer, such as the waistband on a
dress bodice.
1. Remove the presser foot holder and
attach gathering foot.
2. Place the fabric to be gathered with right
side up under the foot.
3. Place top layer of the fabric right side
down in the slot.
4. Guide the two layers as illustrated.
Note:
- When testing machine for adjustments to
achieve desired fullness, work with 10"
increments of the fabric, trims or elastic.
This makes it easier to determine the
adjustments and how much change is
needed for your project. Always test on
your project fabric and on the same
grainline as will be used in your finished
project.
Using the crossgrain of the fabric will make
prettier gathers than the straight of grain.
- Sew slow to medium speed for better
fabric control.
Smocking
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Adjust the stitch length to 4.0mm and loosen

the thread tension.
Use the all purpose foot to sew straight lines
1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area to be
smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge.

Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the
gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the
other end.
Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew

decorative pattern stitches between the
straight seams.
Pull out the gathering stitches.

Free Motion Darning, Embroidery and Monogramming
3.5~5.0
Move the drop feed control to " " to

lower the feed dogs.
a
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b
b aa
b
.co Remove the presser foot holder, and attach
the darning foot to the presser foot holder
bar.
The lever (a) should be behind the needle
clamp screw (b). Press the darning foot on
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firmly from behind with your index finger and
c tighten the screw (c).
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Darning
First sew around the edges of the hole (to
secure the threads). Working from left to
right, sew over the hole in a constant and
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continuous movement.
Turn the work by 1/4 (90°) and sew over the
first stitching moving the work slower over
the hole to separate the threads and not
all
form big gaps between the threads.
Please Note:
Free motion darning is accomplished without
the sewing machine internal feed system.
Movement of the fabric is controlled by the
operator. It is necessary to coordinate
sewing speed and movement of fabric.
Embroidery
Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the
stitch width as desired.
Stitch along the outline of the design by
moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to
maintain a constant speed.
Fill in the design working from the outline

towards the inside. Keep the stitches close
together.
You will get longer stitches by moving the

hoop faster and shorter stitches by moving
the hoop more slowly.
Secure with a reinforcement stitches at the

end by pressing the Auto-lock button.
Monogramming
Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the
stitch width as desired. Sew at a constant
speed, moving the hoop slowly along the
lettering.
When the letter is finished. Secure with a
reinforcement stitches at the end by pressing
the Auto-lock button.
* Embroider hoop is not included with the
machine.
Walking Foot
* The walking foot accessory is optional. It is not included with
this machine.
Always try to sew first without the walking foot accessory

which should be used only when necessary.
It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a better view of the
seam when using the standard, regular foot on your machine.
Your sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality on a wide range
of fabrics from delicate chiffons to multiple layers of denim.
The Walking Foot accessory equalizes the feeding of the upper
and lower layers of fabric and improves the matching of plaids,
stripes and patterns. It also helps to prevent uneven feeding of very
difficult fabrics. The Walking Foot accessory equalizes the feeding
of the upper and lower layers of fabric and improves the matching
of plaids, stripes and patterns. It also helps to prevent uneven
feeding of very difficult fabrics.
Lift the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot bar.
Remove the presser foot holder by unscrewing (counterclockwise)

the presser bar attaching screw.
a Attach the Walking Foot to the machine as follows:

- The arm (a) should fit into above the needle screw and clamp (b).
b - Slide the plastic attaching head (c) from your left to right so that it
is fitted into the presser foot bar.
c - Lower the presser foot bar.
- Replace and tighten (clockwise) the presser bar attaching screw.
- Make sure both the needle screw and the presser bar attaching
screw are tightly secured.
Draw the bobbin thread up and place both the bobbin thread and
the needle thread behind the walking foot attachment.
58 Special Functions
Mirror Stitch Pattern

Please Note:
All patterns that can be mirrored are shown
in the picture on the left.
Select the pattern.
Press the setup button " " to open the

setup program, starting with the mirror
function.
Press the stitch width adjustment button

"......." to mirror the pattern.
Press the setup button " " again to leave

setup program.
The LCD screen icon for mirror imaging of
the pattern appears.
Please Note:
Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined
with other patterns.
A B A. Normal pattern sewing.

B. Mirror pattern sewing.
Elongate Stitch Pattern
A 2.5~7.0 0.3~1.0
Select the pattern.
Press the setup button " " to open setup

program, then use the scroll buttons
"............" to select elongation function.
Use the stitch width adjustment button to

select the elongation multiple.
The stitch can be elongated up to five times
its normal length.

setup program.
The LCD screen icon for elongation imaging
of the pattern appears.
When the width or length or stitch is changed,
a greater variety of patterns are available.
Please Note:
Pattern 25, 26 and 28-32 can be elongated
and mirrored simultaneously.
Twin Needle Sewing

Please Note:
Twin needles must be purchased separately.
T 2.0~5.0 They are not include with this machine.
Insert the twin needle.
Attention:
When using twin needles, use the all
m
purpose foot regardless of what kind of
sewing foot will be carried out.
Use only twin needle assemblies with max.
2mm needle distance (i.e. bernette part
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number 502020.62.91)
Press the spool pin (23) slightly towards to

the rear, and move it until it will snap-in in the
upright position. Follow the instructions for
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single-needle threading using the horizontal
spool pin. Thread through the left needle.
Set the spool pin (included with the
accessories) into the hole on the top of the
machine.
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Thread through remaining points, making

certain to omit the thread guide above the
needle and pass thread through the right
needle.
Thread each needle separately.
Please make note:

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Make sure that the two threads used to

thread the twin needle are of the same weight.
You can use one or two colors.
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Select the pattern.

Please Note:
Pattern 10 and 45-55 cannot be used for
twin needle sewing.

"............" to select twin needle function.
Press the stitch width adjustment button

"......" to activate needle function.

setup program.
The LCD screen shows the twin needle icon
and the machine automatically reduces the
maximum width for twin needle sewing.
Start to sew and two lines of stitching are

sewn parallel to each other.
Please Note:
When sewing with twin needle, always
proceed slowly, and make sure to maintain a
low speed to insure quality stitching.
Help Function
Some basic operating procedures can be
displayed on the LCD for your reference.

"............" to select help function.
Select the desired help topic by pressing the

stitch width adjustment buttons.
a. Changing needle
a b c d e b. Threading the upper thread
c. Winding the bobbin
d. Inserting the bobbin
e. Sewing a buttonhole
The first screen shows the selected topic. It

will automatically play the instruction
recurring in 2 seconds.
During automatically playing of the help
sequence, press the stitch length button, to
stop the automatic playing .
To display the next screen by pressing the
stitch length adjustment button " ", or to
return to the previous screen by pressing the
stitch length adjustment button " ".
To exit help mode:

- Press the stitch width adjustment button to
select another help topic.
- Press the scroll button to select another
setup function.
- Press the setup button exit the setup
program and return to the standard sewing
screen.
Warning Functions
Instruction icon display
Lowering the buttonhole lever
When you select any buttonhole pattern or
darning pattern, LCD screen will show the
icon " ". It is to remind you to lower the
buttonhole lever.
Bobbin winding
When the bobbin winder spindle is activated
for bobbin winding (in the rightmost position)
this icon appears on the LCD screen as a
reminder.
Warning icon display

The sewing machine is in trouble
The exclamation icon means that the thread
is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel
axle cannot move.
Please look through the "Trouble shooting
guide" on page 72/73 to find the solution.
After the problem has been solved, the
machine will continue to sew.
Warning beeping sound

- When operating correctly: 1 beep
- When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps
- When the sewing machine is in trouble and
can't sew : 8 seconds short beeps.
It means that the thread is twisted or
jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move.
Please look through the "Trouble shooting
guide" on page 72/73 to find the solution.
After the problem has been solved, the
machine will continue to sew.
Return bobbin winder spindle to left

If you press any button on the machine
when the bobbin is full or the bobbin winder
is in the right position, then the machine will
beep 3 times as a warning. Return the
bobbin winder spindle to the left position.
Attention:
During the sewing, if the thread get jammed
inside the hook and stopped the needle from
moving. If you continue pressing the foot
control, the security switch will stop the
machine completely.
In order to restart the sewing machine, you
will have to switch off the machine and
switch it on again. The machine starts up
with direct selection pattern group and
pattern 1.
Please Note:
If the problem is still not solved, please
contact your local dealer.
Buzzer Sound
program, then use the scroll button " " or
"......" to select sound function.
You can select the mode by pressing the

stitch width adjustment button " " or " ".
Select desired mode sound on " " or
sound off " ".
Press the setup button " " again to save it

and leave setup program.
Memory
Several stitch patterns may be combined to one sewing sequence using the memory
function. These pattern sequences are stored for later use. Even when the sewing
machine is switched off the memory contents are retained.
Please Note:
- The machine provides one memory with 30 spaces.
- Multiple patterns can be selected from the pattern selection by numbers group or the alphabet
group and then sewn together.
- Pattern 10 and 45-55 cannot be stored.
- While the machine is sewing the memory patterns, the needle up/down button and reverse
m
button can not be operated.
Enter a sequence of stitch patterns

Press the memory button to enter the
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memory mode, and store the combination of
characters or decorative stitches.
1st memory location
Active memory
location blinking
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Press the mode selection button to select
1st memory location
desired pattern group among " " or " "
on the LCD screen.
Press the desired pattern number or press
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scroll buttons to select stitch.(e.g.14), the

selected pattern displays on the LCD screen.
Please Note:
Before pressing the enter parameter button:
- The parameters of the selected stitch, such
as stitch length and stitch width, mirroring
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and elongation, may be adjusted.

- The pattern at the currently displayed
memory location can be test sewn by
pressing the start/stop button or the foot
controller. Note, that the machine will
all
automatically stop sewing at the end of the

displayed pattern.
Then press the enter parameter button to

2nd memory location
input the pattern and move to the next
memory location.
Active memory
location blinking
Repeat above-mentioned steps for more
patterns to be stored in the memory.
Check the memory filling bar-graph on the
LCD screen to see which memory location
you are working on. Each bar on the bar-
graph represents one memory location.
Press the memory button to leave the
memory mode and return to the last selected
pattern group.
Switching between memory scroll and

parameter edit mode
memory scroll mode
In memory mode the stitch width adjustment

buttons serve two purposes: the stitch width
adjustment as well as to navigate between
the different memory locations.
Please observe the memory scroll arrows on
the LCD screen:
- Arrows activated " " - memory
stitch parameter edit mode
scroll mode
- No arrows " " - stitch parameter edit
mode.
Press the enter parameter button to switch
between the two modes.
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern

memory mode, the screen shows the 1st
memory location.
1st memory location
(*Active memory location blinking)
Press the start/stop button or step on the

foot controller to start the sewing.
The blinking memory location on the LCD

screen will move along with the sequential
pattern while sewing.
Please Note:
- If the screen stays in an empty memory
location, the machine will start sewing from
the 1st pattern.
- If the screen stays in a specific location,
the machine will start sewing from that
pattern.

pattern group.
Review and edit stored stitches

memory location.
1st memory location
Use the stitch width adjustment buttons to

navigate to different memory locations and
2nd memory location
to review the parameters set.
At the location to be modified press the enter

parameter button to change the setting of
2nd memory location
stitch length, stitch width, mirror, elongation,
auto-stop and twin needle function.
Press the enter parameter button again to

store the changes (if any) and to go back
3rd memory location
into memory scroll mode. Then move to the
next memory location to be edited.

pattern group.
Twin needle sewing in memory mode:

- Only regular sewing pattern can be sewn
with twin needle function. If any alphabet
letter was stored the twin needle function
will be disabled.
- With the twin needle function set no more
alphabet characters can be programmed
into the memory.
- If the twin needle function has been set for
any pattern in the memory the twin needle
function will automatically be applied for
the whole stitch pattern sequence and all
pattern will have the same stitch width
limitation.
Insert an additional stitch

memory location.
1st memory location

select the location to insert a new stitch.
2nd memory location
Press the pattern group selection button

several times to select the insert function.
2nd memory location
Press the enter parameter button to insert

an empty space at this location. All upper
2nd memory location
patterns will be moved one memory position
forward.
i.e. If 2nd memory location is selected, the
original memorized pattern will be moved
from 2nd to 3rd position.
Press the desired pattern number or press

scroll buttons to select stitch.
2nd memory location
Press the enter parameter button again to

store, and move to the next memory location.
3rd memory location

pattern group.
Delete a stitch
memory location.
1st memory location

select the pattern that you want to delete.
2nd memory location
Press the pattern group selection button

several times to select the delete function.
2nd memory location
Press the enter parameter button to delete

the pattern. All upper patterns will be moved
2nd memory location one memory position backward.
2nd memory location
If you want to delete all patterns, press the

enter parameter button for 3 seconds. The
LCD screen will show "Del ALL ?"
Release and press the enter parameter

button again to delete all stored patterns and
reset the memory.
Please Note:
- If you only memorize the alphabets, after
pressing the "DEL ALL ?" to delete all the
alphabets, the display will be afresh in the
"alphabets group".
- If you memorize both alphabets and

patterns (mixture), after pressing the "DEL
ALL ?" to delete all the locations, the
display will be afresh in the "utility group".
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- Press any key (except for enter parameter
button and memory button) to quit delete
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all figure, and come back to the previous
display.

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pattern group.
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Maintenance 71
Cleaning
Caution:
Turn main switch off ("O") Disconnect machine from electricity
supply before inserting or removing any parts and before
cleaning.
Remove the stitch plate

Raise the needle to its highest position. Remove the presser
foot. Open the bobbin cover plate, remove the two screws,
then remove the stitch plate.
Press the bobbin holder toward to the right, lift it up and remove
it.
Clean the hook race.
Clean the feed dog and bobbin holder with a brush, then clean
them with a soft, dry cloth.
Replace the bobbin holder into the hook race so that the tip (a)
fits to the stopper (b). Replace the stitch plate and the two
screws. Insert the bobbin. Close the bobbin cover plate, replace
the presser foot.
Important:
a b Fabric, fluff and threads must be removed regularly.
The drop-in system MUST NOT be lubricated.
Your machine should be serviced at regular intervals at your
local dealer.
Replacing the LED Lamp

This appliance is equipped with a durable LED illumination, which is expected to last for the
whole lifetime of the equipment. Please contact a local service agent, should the lamp
nevertheless require to be replaced
72 Trouble Shooting
Trouble shooting guide

Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the
place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer.
Problem Cause Correction Reference

1. The machine is not threaded correctly. 1. Rethread the machine. 12
2. The thread tension is too tight. 2. Reduce the thread tension. 16
(Lower number).
3. The thread is too thick for the needle. 3. Select a larger needle. 20
Upper thread
breaks 4. The needle is not inserted correctly. 4. Remove and reinsert the needle (flat 11
side towards the back).
5. The thread is wound around the spool 5. Remove the reel and wind thread onto 12
pin. reel.
6. The needle is damaged. 6. Replace the needle. 11
1. The bobbin case is not inserted correctly. 1. Remove and reinsert the bobbin case 10
and pull on the thread. The thread
should pull easily.
Lower thread
breaks 2. The bobbin case is threaded wrong. 2. Check both bobbin and bobbin case. 10
3. The lower thread tension is too tight. 3. Adjusting thread tension as described. 16
1. The needle is not inserted correctly. 1. Remove and reinsert needle(flat side 11
towards the back).
2. The needle is damaged. 2. Insert a new needle. 11
Skipped 3. The wrong size needle has been used. 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread. 20
stitches 4. The foot is not attached correctly. 4. Check and attach correctly. 28-29
5. The machine is not threaded correctly. 5. Rethread the machine. 12
6. The presser foot pressure is not strong 6. Adjusting the presser foot pressure. 16
enough.
1. The needle is damaged. 1. Insert a new needle. 11
2. The needle is not correctly inserted. 2. Insert the needle correctly (flat side 20
towards the back).
3. Wrong needle size for the fabric. 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread 20
and fabric.
Needle 4. The wrong foot is attached. 4. Select the correct foot. 28-29
breaks 5. The needle clamp screw is loose. 5. Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten 11
the screw.
6. The presser foot that is used is not 6. Attach the presser foot that is appro- 28-29
appropriate for the type of stitch priate for the type of stitch that you
pattern that you wish to sew. wish to sew.
7. The upper thread tension is too tight. 7. Loosen the upper thread tension. 16
1. The machine is not correctly threaded. 1. Check the threading. 12
2. The bobbin case is not correctly 2. Thread the bobbin case as illustrated. 8
Loose threaded.
stitches 3. Needle/fabric/thread combination is 3. The needle size must suit the fabric 20
wrong. and thread.
4. Thread tension is wrong. 4. Correct the thread tension. 16
1. The needle is too thick for the fabric. 1. Select a finer needle. 20
Seam
gather or 2. The stitch length is adjusted wrong. 2. Readjust the stitch length. 25
pucker
3. The thread tension is too tight. 3. Loosen the thread tension. 16
Trouble Shooting 73
Problem Cause Correction Reference

1. The needle thread tension is too tight. 1. Lossen the thread tension. 16
2. The needle thread is not threaded 2. Rethread the machine. 12
correctly.
Seam 3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and 20
puckering being sewn. fabric.
4. The stitch length is too long for the 4. Make stitch dense. 25
fabric.
5. The presser foot pressure is not 5. Adjusting the presser foot pressure. 16
correctly adjusted.
Patterns are 1. The correct presser foot is not used. 1. Select the correct foot. 28-29
distorted 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. 2. Loosen the thread tension . 16
The 1. Thread is caught in the hook. Remove the upper thread and bobbin 71
machine case, turn the handwheel backwards
2. The feed dogs are packed with lint. and forwards by hand and remove the
jams
thread remnants.
1. Fluff have collected on the hook or 1. Clean the hook and feed dog as 71
needle bar. described.
2. The needle is damaged. 2. Replace the needle. 11
The --
3. Slight humming sound coming from 3. Normal.
machine is
internal motor.
noisy
4. Thread is caught in the hook. Remove the upper thread and bobbin 71
case, turn the handwheel backwards
5. The feed dogs are packed with lint. and forwards by hand and remove the
thread remnants.
1. Poor quality thread. 1. Select a better quality thread. 20
Uneven 2. The bobbin case is threaded wrong. 2. Remove the bobbin case, the thread 71
stitches, and reinsert correctly.
uneven feed
3. Fabric has been pulled. 3. Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, --
let it be taken up by the machine.
The sewing 1. The machine is not turned on. 1. Turn on the machine. 6
machine
doesn't 2. The machine is not plugged in. 2. Connect the power line plug to the 6
operate electric outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions 1 Basic Sewing Procedures 31

Detail of the Machine

502020.66.01 502020.70.87 502020.59.21 502020.59.20

Optional (to be purchased individually)

19 20 21 22 19.Hemmer foot (K)

21.Invisible Zipper foot

Connecting the Machine

Polarized plug information

The inside of the snap-in sewing table is

Quick Reference Drawer and Presser Feet Compartment

Winding the Bobbin

2. Snap the thread into the upper thread guide .

3. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder tension

5. Push the bobbin to right.

6. When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right,

7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.

8. Press on the foot control or the Start/Stop button to start

10.Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.

Inserting the Bobbin

To open the bobbin cover, slide it against you.

Replacing the Needle

Change the needle regularly, especially if it

Needles must be in perfect condition.

Threading the Upper Thread

Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and also

1. Lift up the spool pin until it is snaped-in in the middle position.

2. Snap the thread into the upper thread guide .

6. Guide the thread through the wire loop.

Automatic Needle Threader

Lower the needle threader lever slowly and

The needle threader automatically turns to

Pull the thread to the right, guiding it to the

Hold the thread loosely and release the lever

Raising up the Lower Thread

Face Plate Thread Cutter

To cut the thread after completing your work

Surface Normal thread tension for straight stitch sewing.

Normal thread tension for zig zag and decorative sewing.

Adjusting Presser Foot Pressure

Changing the Presser Foot

a Attaching the presser foot holder

Attaching the presser foot

Removing the presser foot

Attaching the edge/quilting guide

Two-Step Presser Foot

When sewing several layers of thick fabric,

Raise or Drop the Feed Dogs

Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower

Stitch Balance Adjustment

The dial should usually be in a middle position.

Adjusting distorted stretch stitch

Adjusting distorted letters or numbers

Needle, Fabric, Thread Selection Guide

NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION