PS-21 User Manual

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................1

CONNECTING PLUGS AND MAIN POWER/SEWING LIGHT SWITCH .............................2

CONTENTS .........................................................................................................................3

PRINCIPAL PARTS ...............................................................................................................4

ACCESSORIES .....................................................................................................................5

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE .....................................................................................6

Connecting Plugs .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Main Power/Sewing Light Switch ...................................................................................................................... 7

Foot Controller .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Inserting the Needle .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Checking the Needle ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Changing the Presser Foot ................................................................................................................................. 8

Converting to Free-arm Style ............................................................................................................................. 9

Steadying the Machine ...................................................................................................................................... 9

THE CONTROLS ...............................................................................................................10

Pattern Selection Dial ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Recommended Widths and Lengths for Stitches .............................................................................................. 11

Stitch Length Dial ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Stretch Stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 13

Stitch Width Dial ............................................................................................................................................ 14

Reverse Sewing Lever ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever) .............................................................. 14

THREADING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................15

Winding the Bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Lower Threading ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Upper Threading ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with a needle threader) ............................................................ 19

Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with a quick thread-setting system) .... 20

Drawing up the lower thread .......................................................................................................................... 21

Sewing with a Twin Needle ............................................................................................................................ 21

Tension of the Thread ..................................................................................................................................... 22

CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS .....................24

Please Read Before Sewing ............................................................................................................................. 25

Straight Stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Zigzag Stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 26

Blind Hem Stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 27

Shell Tuck Stitching ......................................................................................................................................... 27

Elastic Stitching ............................................................................................................................................... 28

Scallop Stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 28

Double Action Stitching .................................................................................................................................. 29

Overedge Stitching .......................................................................................................................................... 29

Feather Stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 29

Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching ......................................................................................................................... 30

Decorative Stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) ....................................................................................... 30

Making a Buttonhole (4-Step Buttonhole) ........................................................................................................ 31

Adjusting Buttonholes ..................................................................................................................................... 33

Sewing Buttons ............................................................................................................................................... 33

Zipper Insertion ............................................................................................................................................... 34

Gathering ........................................................................................................................................................ 35

Darning............................................................................................................................................................ 35

Appliqués ........................................................................................................................................................ 36

Monogramming and Embroidering ................................................................................................................. 36

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................38

Changing the Light Bulb .................................................................................................................................. 38

Oiling ............................................................................................................................................................. 38

Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 39

Performance Checklist .................................................................................................................................... 40

Repacking the Machine ................................................................................................................................... 42

INDEX ...............................................................................................................................43

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