Brother INNOV-IS 40 Printer User Manual

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885-V12

XE2426-101

Printed in China

Operation Manual

Computerized Sewing Machine

GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS

UTILITY STITCHES

APPENDIX

885-V12

Operation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these safety instructions before attempting to use the machine.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using, when cleaning,

when making any user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual, or if you are leaving the

machine unattended.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

2Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual:

• To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off, then grasp

the plug and pull it out of the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the cord.

• Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

• Always unplug your machine if the power is cut.

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

been dropped or damaged, or water is spilled on the unit. Return the machine to the nearest

authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

While the machine is stored or in use if you notice anything unusual, such as an odor, heat,

discoloration or deformation, stop using the machine immediately and unplug the power cord.

When transporting the sewing machine, be sure to carry it by its handle. Lifting the sewing

machine by any other part may damage the machine or result in the machine falling, which could

cause injuries.

When lifting the sewing machine, be careful not to make any sudden or careless movements,

otherwise you may injure your back or knees.

4 Always keep your work area clear:

• Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the

sewing machine and foot control free from the build up of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

• Do not store objects on the foot controller.

• Do not use extension cords. Plug the machine directly into the electrical outlet.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

• Do not use the machine near a heat source, such as a stove or iron; otherwise, the machine,

power cord or garment being sewn may ignite, resulting in fire or an electric shock.

• Do not place this sewing machine on an unstable surface, such as an unsteady or slanted table,

otherwise the sewing machine may fall, resulting in injuries.

5 Special care is required when sewing:

• Always pay close attention to the needle. Do not use bent or damaged needles.

• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

• Switch the sewing machine to the symbol “O” position to turn it off when making any adjustments

in the needle area.

• Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as it could cause the needle to break.

• Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching

so that you do not deflect the needle and cause it to break.

6 This machine is not a toy:

• Your close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children.

• The plastic bag that this sewing machine was supplied in should be kept out of the reach of

children or disposed of. Never allow children to play with the bag due to the danger of

suffocation.

• Do not use outdoors.

7 For a longer service life:

• When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or store

the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.

• Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders

can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

• Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser feet,

needle, or other parts to assure correct installation.

8 For repair or adjustment:

• If the Light unit (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized dealer.

• In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting table

in the back of the operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem

persists, please consult your local authorized Brother dealer.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Use accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

IMPORTANT

• In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the

mark, rating as marked on plug.

• 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 dealer to obtain the correct lead.

FOR USERS IN AC INPUT 220-240V COUNTRIES AND MEXICO

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

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................1

Contents ..............................................................................................................................6

Introduction ........................................................................................................................8

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions .....................................................................8

Machine ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

Needle and presser foot section ...................................................................................................................... 9

Operation buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Operation panel .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Flat bed attachment ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Accessories ........................................................................................................................11

Included accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Optional accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 12

1. GETTING READY ..........................................................................................13

Turning the Machine On/Off .............................................................................................13

Power supply precautions .............................................................................................................................. 13

Turning on the machine ................................................................................................................................. 14

Turning off the machine ................................................................................................................................. 14

Preparing for Upper and Lower Threading ........................................................................15

Winding the bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Installing the bobbin ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Threading the upper thread ............................................................................................................................ 20

Using the twin needle ..................................................................................................................................... 25

Replacing the Needle ........................................................................................................27

Needle precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 27

Needle types and their uses ........................................................................................................................... 28

Checking the needle ...................................................................................................................................... 29

Replacing the needle ..................................................................................................................................... 29

Replacing the Presser Foot ................................................................................................ 31

Presser foot precautions ................................................................................................................................ 31

Replacing the presser foot ............................................................................................................................. 31

Removing the presser foot holder .................................................................................................................. 32

Using the optional walking foot ...................................................................................................................... 33

Useful Functions ................................................................................................................35

Changing the needle stop position ................................................................................................................. 35

Changing the initial needle position ............................................................................................................... 36

Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces ....................................................................................37

Stitching cylindrical pieces ............................................................................................................................. 37

Sewing large pieces of fabric ......................................................................................................................... 37

2. SEWING BASICS ...........................................................................................39

Starting to Sew ..................................................................................................................39

Sewing procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 39

Selecting a stitch ............................................................................................................................................ 40

Adjusting the stitch length and width .............................................................................................................. 40

Positioning the fabric ...................................................................................................................................... 41

Starting to sew ............................................................................................................................................... 42

Securing the stitching ..................................................................................................................................... 44

Cutting the thread ........................................................................................................................................... 46

Automatically sewing reverse/reinforcement stitches .................................................................................... 46

Adjusting the thread tension ........................................................................................................................... 47

Useful Sewing Tips ............................................................................................................48

Trial sewing .................................................................................................................................................... 48

Changing the sewing direction ....................................................................................................................... 48

Sewing curves ................................................................................................................................................ 48

Sewing thick fabrics ....................................................................................................................................... 48

Sewing thin fabrics ......................................................................................................................................... 49

Sewing stretch fabrics .................................................................................................................................... 49

Pulling up the bobbin thread .......................................................................................................................... 50

3. UTILITY STITCHES ........................................................................................51

Overcasting .......................................................................................................................51

Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J” .......................................................................................... 52

Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G” ................................................................................. 52

Basic Stitching ...................................................................................................................53

Blind Hem Stitching ..........................................................................................................54

Buttonhole Stitching ..........................................................................................................56

Button sewing ................................................................................................................................................. 61

Zipper Insertion ................................................................................................................. 63

Inserting a centered zipper ............................................................................................................................. 63

Inserting a side zipper .................................................................................................................................... 64

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape ............................................................................67

Stretch stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 67

Elastic attaching ............................................................................................................................................. 67

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching ..........................................................................69

Appliqué stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 70

Patchwork (crazy quilt) stitching ..................................................................................................................... 70

Piecing ........................................................................................................................................................... 71

Quilting ........................................................................................................................................................... 71

Free-motion quilting ....................................................................................................................................... 72

Reinforcement Stitching ....................................................................................................74

Triple stretch stitching .................................................................................................................................... 74

Bar tack stitching ............................................................................................................................................ 75

Decorative stitching ..........................................................................................................77

Fagoting ......................................................................................................................................................... 78

Scallop stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 78

Smocking ....................................................................................................................................................... 79

Shell tuck stitching ......................................................................................................................................... 79

Joining ............................................................................................................................................................ 80

Heirloom stitching ........................................................................................................................................... 80

Using the side cutter (optional) ...................................................................................................................... 83

4. APPENDIX .....................................................................................................87

Stitch settings ....................................................................................................................87

Utility stitches ................................................................................................................................................. 87

Maintenance ......................................................................................................................91

Cleaning the machine surface ........................................................................................................................ 91

Cleaning the race ........................................................................................................................................... 91

Removing the needle plate ............................................................................................................................ 92

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................93

Error messages ...................................................................................................................97

Operation beep .................................................................................................................98

Canceling the operation beep ........................................................................................................................ 98

Index .................................................................................................................................99

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this product.

Before using this sewing machine, carefully read “Important Safety Instructions”, and then study this manual for

the correct operation of the various functions.

In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future

reference.

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

Machine

a Bobbin winder (page 15)

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

b Spool pin (page 15, 20)

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

c Thread tension dial (page 47)

Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the

upper thread.

d Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc

(page 15)

Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the

pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.

e Thread take-up lever (page 23)

Slide the thread into the thread take-up lever from the

right side of slot to the left side of slot.

f Thread cutter (page 46)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

g Flat bed attachment (page 10, 11, 37)

Store presser feet and bobbins in the flat bed

attachment. Remove the flat bed attachment when

sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs.

h Operation buttons and sewing speed controller

(page 9)

Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing

machine.

i Operation panel (page 10)

Use to select stitches and various other stitch settings.

j Pattern selection dial (page 40)

Use to select the pattern to sew.

k Handwheel

Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to

raise or lower the needle.

l Main power switch (page 14)

Use this switch to turn the sewing machine on and off.

m Power supply jack (page 14)

Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply

jack.

n Foot controller jack (page 43)

Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable

into the foot controller jack.

o Feed dog position switch (page 73)

Use this switch to lower the feed dogs.

p Presser foot lever (page 20)

Raise and lower this lever to raise and lower the presser

foot.

q Thread guide (page 16)

Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding

the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

r Thread guide cover (page 16)

Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding

the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

s Air vent

This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to

circulate.

t Handle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when

transporting the machine.

Needle and presser foot section

a Needle threader lever

Use the needle threader to thread the needle.

b Buttonhole lever

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes

and bar tacks.

c Presser foot holder

The presser foot is attached to 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

The presser foot applies pressure to the fabric during

sewing. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the

selected stitch.

f Needle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case

and race.

g Feed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric.

h Quick-set bobbin

Begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

i Bobbin cover

Remove the bobbin cover and then insert the bobbin

into the bobbin case.

j Needle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew

straight seams.

k Needle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread

guide.

l Presser foot lever

Raise and lower this lever to raise and lower the presser

foot.

m Needle clamp screw

Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place.

Operation buttons

The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.

a Start/stop button

Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The

machine sews at a low speed at the beginning of sewing

while the button is continuously pressed. When sewing

is stopped, the needle is lowered into the fabric. For

details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 42).

b Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew

reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse

stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to

sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches

are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other.

For details, refer to“Securing the stitching” (page 44).

c Needle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the

needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

d Sewing speed controller

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to

adjust the sewing speed.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to reduce

the sewing speed, or slide the speed controller to the

right to increase the sewing speed.

Operation panel

The operation panel, located on the front of the

sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and

specify how the stitch will be sewn.

a LCD (liquid crystal display)

The number of the selected stitch (

1), the presser foot

to be used (

2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the

stitch width (mm) (

4) are displayed here.

b Stitch length key (page 40)

Use to adjust the length of the stitch. (Press the “–” side

for a shorter stitch length, or press the “+” side for a

longer stitch length.)

c Stitch width key (page 41)

Use to adjust the width of the stitch. (Press the “–” side

for a more narrow stitch width, or press the “+” side for

a wider stitch width.)

d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key (page 46)

The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew

reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning and

end of the stitching.

e Needle mode selection key (single/twin) (page 25)

Press this key to select the twin needle sewing setting.

Each time this key is pressed, the setting switches

between that for single needle sewing and for twin

needle sewing.

Flat bed attachment

The accessories are stored in the storage space in the

flat bed attachment.

Swing the lid of the flat bed attachment

toward you to open the storage space.

a Flat bed attachment

b Accessory compartment

X The bag of accessories is in the storage

space.

Note

● Place the accessories in the bag before

storing them in the flat bed attachment. If the

accessories are not placed in the accessory

bag when stored in the flat bed attachment,

accessories may fall out and be lost or

damaged.

Accessories

After opening the box, check that the following accessories are included. If any item is missing or damaged,

contact your dealer.

Included accessories

The following items should also be included in the box.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10.* 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

26.

* 75/11 2 needles

90/14 2 needles

90/14 2 needles: Ball point needle (gold colored)

No. Part Name

Part Code

No. Part Name

Part Code

U.S.A./

Canada

Others

U.S.A./

Canada

Others

1 Buttonhole foot “A” XC2691-033 15 Screwdriver (small) X55468-021

2 Overcasting foot “G” XC3098-031 16 Spool cap (large) 130012-054

3 Monogramming foot “N” XD0810-031 17 Spool cap (medium) XE1372-001

4 Zipper foot “I” X59370-021 18 Spool cap (small) 130013-154

5 Zigzag foot “J” (on machine) XC3021-051 19 Extra spool pin XE2241-001

6 Blind stitch foot “R” X56409-051 20 Spool net XA5523-020

7 Button fitting foot “M” 130489-001

21 Foot controller

XD0501-021 (EU area)

XC8816-021 (other areas)

8 Seam ripper X54243-051

9 Bobbin (4) SA156 SFB (XA5539-151) 22 Operation manual XE2426-101

10 Needle set X58358-021 23 Quick reference guide XE2429-001

11 Twin needle X59296-121 24 Accessory bag XC4487-021

12 Cleaning brush X59476-021 25 Disc-shaped screwdriver XC1074-051

13 Eyelet punch 135793-001 26 Soft cover XC1103-022

14 Screwdriver (large) XC8349-051

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

● Foot controller: Model T

This foot controller can be used on this machine

model NS40.

● The screw for the presser foot holder is available

through your authorized dealer.

(Part code: XA4813-051)

Optional accessories

The following are available as optional accessories.

Memo

● To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact the nearest authorized dealership.

● All specifications are correct at the time of printing. The part codes are subject to change without

notice.

● Visit your Brother dealer for a complete listing of optional accessories available for your machine.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10. 11.

No. Part Name

Part Code

No. Part Name

Part Code

U.S.A./

Canada

Others

U.S.A./

Canada

Others

1 Side cutter SA177

F054

(XC3879-002)

7 Non stick foot SA114

F007N

(XC1949-002)

2 Quilting guide SA132

F016N

(XC2215-002)

8 Open toe foot SA147

F027N

(XC1964-002)

3 Wide table SA552

WT8

(XE2472-001)

9 Stitch guide foot “P” SA160

F035N

(XC1969-002)

4 Walking foot SA140

F033N

(XC2214-002)

10 1/4 inch quilting foot SA125

F001N

(XC1944-052)

5 Quilting foot SA129

F005N

(XC1948-002)

1/4 inch quilting foot with

guide

SA185

F057

(XC7416-252)

6 Adjustable zipper/piping foot SA161

F036N

(XC1970-002)

1 GETTING READY

Turning the Machine On/Off

This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off.

Power supply precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply.

● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may

result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

● Make sure that the plugs on the power cord are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and

the power supply jack on the machine.

● 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

• After using the machine

• When the power fails during use

• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection

• During electrical storms

WARNING

● Use only the power cord included with this machine.

● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to

them. Fire or electric shock may result.

● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to

remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric

shock.

● Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted,

or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. 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 dealer for repairs before continuing use.

● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time. Otherwise a fire may

result.

CAUTION

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Turning on the machine

Prepare the included power cord.

Make sure that the sewing machine is turned

off (the main power switch is set to “ ”),

and then plug the power cord into the power

supply jack on the right side of the machine.

Insert the plug of the power cord into a

household electrical outlet.

a Main power switch

b Power cord

Press the right side of the main power switch

on the right side of the machine (set it to “|”).

X The sewing lamp and the LCD come on

when the machine is turned on.

Turning off the machine

When you are finished using the sewing machine,

turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing

machine to another location, be sure to turn it off.

Make sure that the machine is not sewing.

Press the left side of the main power switch on

the right side of the machine (set it to “ ”).

X The sewing lamp and the LCD go off

when the machine is turned off.

Unplug the power cord from the electrical

outlet.

Grasp the plug when unplugging the power

cord.

Unplug the power cord from the power

supply jack.

Note

● If a power outage occurs while the sewing

machine is being operated, turn off the

sewing machine and unplug the power

cord. When restarting the sewing machine,

follow the necessary procedure to correctly

operate the machine.

(For U.S.A. only)

● This appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade wider than the other). To reduce the

risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended

to 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.

Preparing for Upper and Lower Threading

Winding the bobbin

Wind the thread onto the bobbin.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft

so that the spring on the shaft fits into the

notch in the bobbin.

a Notch

b Bobbin winder shaft spring

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right until

it snaps into place.

Swing up the spool pin, and then remove the

spool cap.

a Spool pin

b Spool cap

Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin

onto the spool pin.

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front

at the bottom.

● Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing

machine. Use of any other bobbin may result in injuries or damage to the machine.

● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models

are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same

type (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)).

a Hook of the

bobbin-winding

thread guide

b Pretention disk

c Bobbin winder

shaft

d Bobbin

CAUTION

a This model

b Other model

c 11.5 mm (7/16 inch)

(actual size)

● If the spool is not positioned so that the thread

unwinds correctly, the thread may become

tangled around the spool pin.

CAUTION

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Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap

positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap

onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right

so that the spool is moved to the right end of

the spool pin.

Memo

● When sewing with fine, cross-wound

thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a

small space between the cap and the spool.

a Spool cap (small)

b Spool (cross-wound thread)

c Space

● When using thread that winds off quickly,

such as transparent nylon thread or metallic

thread, place the spool net over the spool

before placing the spool of thread onto the

spool pin.

If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the

size of the spool.

When the spool net is used, the tension of

the upper thread will slightly increase. Be

sure to check the thread tension. For details,

refer to “Adjusting the thread tension”

(page 47).

a Spool net

b Spool

c Spool cap

d Spool pin

While holding the spool with your right hand,

and then pass the thread under the thread

guide.

a Thread guide

Pass the thread under the thread guide cover

from the back to the front.

Hold the thread with your right hand so that

there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out,

and then pass the thread under the thread

guide cover with your left hand.

a Thread guide cover

Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the

hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and

then wind the thread counterclockwise

between the discs, pulling it in as far as

possible.

a Hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide

b Pretension disk

While using your left hand to hold the thread

that was passed through the bobbin-winding

thread guide, use your right hand to wind the

end of the thread clockwise around the

bobbin five or six times.

Pass the end of the thread through the slit in

the bobbin winder seat, and then pull the

thread to the right to cut it.

a Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in

cutter)

X The thread is cut to a suitable length.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the right

to increase the bobbin winding speed and

slide to left to decrease.

a Sewing speed controller

Press (start/stop button) once.

X The bobbin starts spinning and the

thread is wound around the bobbin.

a Start/stop button

When the bobbin winding becomes slow,

press (start/stop button) once to stop the

machine.

Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft

to the left, and then remove the bobbin from

the shaft.

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.

● The needle cannot move (sewing is not

possible) while the bobbin winder shaft is

moved to the right.

● Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the

bobbin is wound without cutting the thread

using the cutter built into the slit in the

bobbin winder seat, the bobbin may not be

wound correctly. In addition, the thread may

become tangled in the bobbin or the needle

may bend or break when the bobbin thread

starts to run out.

CAUTION

● When the bobbin winding becomes slow, stop

the machine, otherwise the sewing machine

may be damaged.

CAUTION

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Installing the bobbin

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

Press (needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle, and then raise the

presser foot lever.

a Needle position button

Turn off the sewing machine (set it to “ ”).

Slide the latch on the right side of the bobbin

cover to the right, and then remove the

bobbin cover.

a Bobbin cover

b Latch

Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that

the thread unwinds to the left side, and then

pull the thread firmly under the tab with your

left hand.

a Tab

● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound,

otherwise the needle may break or the thread

tension will be incorrect.

● The bobbin was designed specifically for this

sewing machine. If bobbins from other

models are used, the machine will not operate

correctly. Use only the included bobbin or

bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,

SFB (XA5539-151)).

a This model

b Other model

c 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) (actual size)

● Before installing the bobbin or replacing the

needle, be sure to turn off the sewing

machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the

start/stop button is accidentally pressed and

the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

● Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your

finger and install the bobbin so that the thread

unwinds in the correct direction, otherwise

the needle may break or the thread tension

will be incorrect.

CAUTION

Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right

hand, and guide the thread through the slot,

and then pull it toward you to cut it with the

cutter.

a Slot

b Cutter

X The cutter cuts the thread.

• Make sure that the thread is correctly passed

through the flat spring of the bobbin case. If

it is not inserted correctly, reinstall the

bobbin.

a Flat spring

Memo

●

The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is

indicated by marks around the needle plate

cover. Be sure to thread the machine as

indicated.

Reattach the bobbin cover.

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the

bobbin cover (A), and then press down on the

right side (B).

Memo

● You can begin sewing without pulling up

the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the

bobbin thread before starting to sew, finish

threading the machine, and then pull up the

thread according to the procedure in

“Pulling up the bobbin thread” (page 50).

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Threading the upper thread

In this section, the procedures for installing the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are

described.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Raise the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

● When threading the machine, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not performed

correctly, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break.

● The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16.

● Use appropriate thread and needle combinations. For details on appropriate needle and thread

combinations, refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page 28).

● Thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader.

● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to “Manually threading the needle” (page 24).

a Spool pin

b Mark on handwheel

CAUTION

● If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing

machine cannot be threaded correctly.

CAUTION

Press (needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

a Needle position button

• If the needle is not at the correct height, the

sewing machine cannot be threaded. Check

that the mark on the handwheel points up as

shown in the illustration below. If the

handwheel is not in this position, be sure to

press the needle position button to raise the

needle before continuing the procedure.

a Mark on handwheel

Swing up the spool pin, and then remove the

spool cap.

a Spool pin

b Spool cap

Fully insert the spool for the upper thread

onto the spool pin

Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is

horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front

at the bottom.

● If the spool is not positioned so that the

thread unwinds correctly, the thread may

become tangled around the spool pin and the

thread or needle may break.

● If the spool cap that is used is smaller than the

spool, the thread may catch, for example, on

the notch in the spool, or the needle may

break.

CAUTION

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Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

Memo

● When sewing with fine, cross-wound

thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a

small space between the cap and the spool.

a Spool cap (small)

b Spool (cross-wound thread)

c Space

● When using thread that winds off quickly,

such as transparent nylon thread or metallic

thread, place the spool net over the spool

before placing the spool of thread onto the

spool pin.

If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the

size of the spool.

When the spool net is used, the tension of

the upper thread will slightly increase. Be

sure to check the thread tension. For details,

refer to “Adjusting the thread tension”

(page 47).

a Spool net

b Spool

c Spool cap

d Spool pin

While holding the spool with your right hand,

and then pass the thread under the thread

guide.

a Thread guide

Pass the thread under the thread guide cover

from the back to the front.

Hold the thread with your right hand so that

there is no slack in the thread that is pulled

out, and then pass the thread under the thread

guide cover with your left hand.

a Thread guide cover

Thread the machine by guiding the thread

along the path indicated by the number on the

machine.

Slide the thread into the thread take-up lever

from the right to the left.

a Thread take-up lever

Memo

● If the needle is not raised, the thread take-

up lever cannot be threaded. Be sure to

press the needle position button to raise the

needle before threading the thread take-up

lever.

Pass the thread behind the needle bar thread

guide.

The thread can easily be passed behind the

needle bar thread guide by holding the thread

in your left hand, and pulling the thread into

the guide from right to left.

a Needle bar thread guide

Lower the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

While lowering the needle threader lever,

hook the thread onto the guide.

a Needle threader

b Thread

c Guide

Catch the thread on the hook as shown below.

a Needle threader lever

Raise the needle threader lever, and then pull

the end of the thread which passed through

the eye of the needle.

● Be careful not to pull on the thread with force

or it may bend the needle.

CAUTION

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Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of

the thread through the presser foot, and then

pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread

toward the rear of the machine.

a 5 cm (2 inches)

X The upper threading is finished.

■ Manually threading the needle

If the needle threader cannot be used, thread the

needle as described below.

Thread the machine to the needle bar thread

guide, as described in steps

a through k of

“Threading the upper thread”, and then lower

the presser foot lever.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Manually pass the thread through the eye of

the needle from front to back.

Raise the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

Pass the end of the thread through the presser

foot, and then pull out about 5 cm (2 inches)

of thread toward the rear of the machine.

a 5 cm (2 inches)

● Be sure to turn off the sewing machine,

otherwise injuries may occur if the start/stop

button is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

Using the twin needle

With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines

of the same stitch with two different threads. Both

upper threads should have the same thickness and

quality. Be sure to use the twin needle and the extra

spool pin.

For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the

twin needle, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 87).

a Twin needle

b Extra spool pin

Install the twin needle.

• For details on installing a needle, refer to

“Replacing the needle” (page 29).

Thread the upper thread for the left needle.

• For details, refer to steps

a through j of

“Threading the upper thread” (page 20).

Manually thread the left needle with the

upper thread.

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle

from the front to the back.

Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the

bobbin winder shaft.

Install the thread spool and thread the upper

thread.

Memo

● When setting the thread spool, set it so that

the thread winds off from the front of the

spool.

Thread the upper thread for the right side in

the same way that the upper thread for the

left side was threaded.

a Thread guide cover

• For details, refer to step a through j of

“Threading the upper thread” (page 20).

Without passing the thread through the

needle bar thread guide, manually thread the

right needle.

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle

from the front to the back.

● Only use the twin needle (part code: X59296-

121). Use of any other needle may bend the

needle or damage the machine.

● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can

easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

● The needle threader cannot be used with the

twin needle. If the needle threader is used

with the twin needle, the sewing machine

may be damaged.

CAUTION

a Bobbin winder shaft

b Extra spool pin

c Thread spool

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Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details on changing the presser foot, refer

to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 31).

Turn on the sewing machine.

X The LCD comes on.

Select a stitch.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to

“Selecting a stitch” (page 40).

• For details on the stitches that can be sewn

with the twin needle, refer to “Stitch

settings” (page 87).

Press (Needle mode selection key).

X The twin needle can now be used.

• To return to single needle sewing, press

(Needle mode selection key).

• Even after the sewing machine is turned off,

the twin needle setting is not cancelled.

Start sewing.

• For details on starting to sew, refer to

“Starting to sew” (page 42).

X Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel

to each other.

Note

● When using the twin needle, the stitches

may become bunched together, depending

on the types of thread and fabric that are

used. If this occurs, increase the stitch

length. For details on adjusting the stitch

length, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length

and width” (page 40).

● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach

zigzag foot “J”, 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 foot. If the needle

hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or

break.

● When using the twin needle, be sure to select

the twin needle setting, otherwise the needle

may break or the machine may be damaged.

CAUTION

● When changing the sewing direction, press

(needle position button) to raise the

needle from the fabric, and then raise the

presser foot lever and turn the fabric.

Otherwise the needle may break or the

machine may be damaged.

● Do not try turning the fabric with the twin

needle left down in the fabric, otherwise the

needle may break or the machine may be

damaged.

CAUTION

Replacing the Needle

This section provides information on sewing machine needles.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these

precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to

read and carefully follow the instructions below.

● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the

machine.

● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

CAUTION

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Needle types and their uses

The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the

following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.

Memo

● The lower the thread number, the thicker

the thread, and the higher the needle

number, the thicker the needle.

● Use the ball point needle when sewing on

stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped

stitches easily occur.

● Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with

transparent nylon threads, regardless of the

fabric being sewn.

Fabric Type/Application

Thread

Size of Needle

Type Weight

Medium

weight

fabrics

Broadcloth Cotton thread

60–80

75/11–90/14

Taffeta Synthetic thread

Flannel,

Gabardine

Silk thread 50

Thin fabrics

Lawn Cotton thread

60–80

65/9–75/11

Georgette Synthetic thread

Challis, Satin Silk thread 50

Thick

fabrics

Denim Cotton thread 30–50

90/14–100/16

Corduroy Synthetic thread

50–60

Tweed Silk thread

Stretch

fabrics

Jersey

Thread for knits 50–60

Ball point needle

(golden colored)

75/11–90/14

Tricot

Easily frayed fabrics

Cotton thread

50–80

65/9–90/14Synthetic thread

Silk thread 50

For top-stitching

Synthetic thread

50–60 90/14–100/16

Silk thread

● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle

combinations are shown in the table above. If

the combination of the fabric, thread and

needle is not correct, particularly when

sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin

needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle

may bend or break. In addition, the stitching

may be uneven or puckered or there may be

skipped stitches.

CAUTION

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.

a Flat side

b Needle type marking

a Flat surface

If the distance between the needle and the flat

surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use

a bent needle.

a Flat surface

Replacing the needle

Replace the needle as described below. Use the

screwdriver and a correct needle, as described in

“Checking the needle”.

Press (needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

a Needle position button

Turn off the sewing machine.

Lower the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn

off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries

may occur if the start/stop button is

accidentally pressed and the machine starts

sewing.

● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or

paper under the presser foot to prevent the

needle from falling into the hole in the needle

plate.

CAUTION

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Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove

the needle.

Hold the needle with your left hand, and then

turn the screwdriver counterclockwise with

your right hand.

a Needle clamp screw

b Screwdriver

• Do not apply extreme force when loosening

or tightening the needle clamp screw,

otherwise damage to the machine may

result.

With the flat side of the needle toward the

rear of the machine, insert the needle until it

touches the needle stopper.

a Needle stopper

While holding the needle with your left hand,

tighten the needle clamp screw.

Turn the screwdriver clockwise.

Install the twin needle in the same way.

● Be sure to insert the needle until it touches

the needle stopper and securely tighten the

needle clamp screw with the screwdriver,

otherwise the needle may break or damage

may result.

CAUTION

Replacing the Presser Foot

Presser foot precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the presser feet.

Replacing the presser foot

Replace the presser foot as described below.

Press (needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

a Needle position button

Turn off the sewing machine.

Raise the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

Press the black button at the back of the

presser foot holder to remove the presser foot.

a Black button

b Presser foot holder

● Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit

the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break.

● Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other presser foot may

result in injuries or damage to the machine.

CAUTION

●

Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to

turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries

may occur if the start/stop button is

accidentally pressed and the machine starts

sewing.

●

Make sure that the presser foot is installed in

the correct direction, otherwise the needle

may strike the presser foot, causing it to break

and cause injuries.

CAUTION

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Place the presser foot to be installed below the

holder so that the presser foot pin is aligned

with the notch in the holder.

Position the presser foot so the letter indicating

the presser foot type (J, A, etc.) is positioned to

be read.

a Presser foot holder

b Notch

c Pin

Memo

● The code for the presser foot to be used

with each stitch appears in the LCD. For

details on selecting a stitch, refer to

“Selecting a stitch” (page 40).

Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the

presser foot pin snaps into the notch in the

presser foot holder.

X The presser foot is attached.

Raise the presser foot lever to check that the

presser foot is securely attached.

Removing the presser

foot holder

Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the

sewing machine or when installing the optional

walking foot.

Remove the presser foot.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Loosen the presser foot holder screw, and

then remove the presser foot holder.

Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise.

a Screwdriver

b Presser foot holder

c Screw

a Presser foot lever

b Presser foot holder

c Notch

d Pin

■ Attaching the presser foot holder

Align the presser foot holder with the presser

bar.

a Presser bar

b Presser foot holder

Hold up the presser foot holder with your

right hand, and tighten the screw.

With your left hand, turn the screwdriver

clockwise.

Note

● If the presser foot holder is not correctly

installed, the thread tension will be

incorrect.

Using the optional walking

foot

With the optional walking foot, both pieces of fabric

are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the

presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that

are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when

sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or

when quilting.

Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot.

■ Attaching the walking foot

Remove the presser foot holder.

• For details, refer to “Removing the presser

foot holder” (page 32).

Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot

onto the needle clamp screw.

a Connecting fork

b Needle clamp screw

● Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot

holder screw, otherwise the presser foot

holder may fall off and the needle may strike

it, causing the needle to bend or break.

CAUTION

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Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser

foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw

with the screwdriver.

a Presser foot holder screw

Note

● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at

a speed between slow and medium.

■ Removing the walking foot

Press (needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

a Needle position button

X The needle is raised.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Raise the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

X The presser foot is raised.

With a screwdriver, loosen the presser foot

holder screw, and then remove the walking

foot.

a Presser foot holder screw

Attach the presser foot holder.

• For details, refer to “Removing the presser

foot holder” (page 32).

Memo

● Only the straight stitch (with reinforcement

stitching) and the zigzag stitch can be used

with the walking foot. For details on the

stitches, refer to “Stitch settings” (page 87).

● The optional walking foot is available

through your Brother dealer.

● Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the

screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch

the presser foot, causing it to bend or break.

● Before starting to sew, slowly turn the

handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)

and check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot. If the needle hits the presser

foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

Useful Functions

Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are

described below.

Changing the needle stop

position

Normally, the sewing machine is set to leave the

needle in the fabric when sewing is stopped. Instead,

the machine can be set to leave the needle raised

when sewing is stopped.

Turn off the sewing machine.

While pressing (automatic reverse/

reinforcement stitch key), turn on the sewing

machine.

When machine beeps twice, release the

automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key.

a Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key

X The needle stop position changes to the

raised position.

Memo

● Perform the same operation to change the

needle stop position to the lowered

position.

■ When the needle stops in the raised position

The needle stops in the raised position when sewing

ends.

Memo

● After sewing is finished, the fabric can be

pulled out.

■ When the needle stops in the lowered

position

The needle stops in the lowered position when

sewing ends.

Memo

● Use this position to change the sewing

direction (“Changing the sewing direction”

(page 48)) or to stop while sewing.

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Changing the initial needle

position

Normally, the straight stitch (left needle position) is

automatically selected when the sewing machine is

turned on. The machine can be set so that the

straight stitch (center needle position) is

automatically selected when it is turned on.

Turn off the sewing machine.

While pressing (needle mode selection

key), turn on the sewing machine.

When the machine beeps twice, release the

needle mode selection key.

a Needle mode selection key (single/twin)

X The initial needle position is changed

to the center needle position.

Memo

● The specified initial needle position is

maintained even after the machine is turned

off.

● Perform the same operation to change the

initial needle position to the left needle

position.

Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces

When sewing cylindrical or large pieces of fabric, remove the flat bed attachment.

Stitching cylindrical pieces

Removing the flat bed attachment makes it easier to

sew cylindrical pieces such as cuffs and pant legs.

Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

X With the flat bed attachment removed,

free-arm sewing is possible.

Slide the part that you wish to sew onto the

arm, and then sew from the top.

When you are finished with free-arm sewing,

install the flat bed attachment back in its

original position.

Sewing large pieces of fabric

The optional wide table makes sewing large pieces

of fabric easier.

Open up the legs at the bottom of the wide

table.

Pull out the four legs until they snap into place.

Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

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Install the wide table.

Keeping the wide table level, fully slide it into

place. The lower right corner section of the

wide table extends over the front section of the

sewing machine bed.

a Lower right corner

b Sewing machine bed

Note

● The optional wide table is available through

your Brother dealer.

Turn the screw at the bottom of each leg to

adjust their height so the wide table will be

level with the sewing machine bed.

When you are finished using the wide table,

remove it.

While slightly lifting up the wide table, pull it

off to the left.

Install the flat bed attachment back in its

original position.

● Do not move the sewing machine while the

wide table is attached, otherwise damage or

injuries may occur.

CAUTION

2 SEWING BASICS

Starting to Sew

Basic sewing operations are described below.

Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.

Sewing procedure

The basic sewing procedure is shown below.

● While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle. In addition, keep your hands

away from all moving parts such as the needle, handwheel, and thread take-up lever, otherwise injuries

may occur.

● Do not pull or push the fabric too hard while sewing, otherwise injuries may occur or the needle may

break.

● Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

● Use the correct presser foot for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the

presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break.

● When sewing, make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or

bend.

● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur

if the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

Turn on the

machine.

Turn on the sewing machine.

For details, refer to “Turning on the machine” (page 14).

↓

2 Select a stitch.

Select a stitch appropriate for the application.

For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 40).

↓

Attach the presser

foot.

Attach the presser foot that is appropriate for the type of stitch that you

wish to sew.

For details, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 31).

↓

4 Start sewing.

Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, cut the

threads.

For details, refer to “Positioning the fabric” (page 41), “Starting to sew”

(page 42), and “Cutting the thread” (page 46).

SEWING BASICS —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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Selecting a stitch

Select each stitch by using the pattern selection dial.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Turn the pattern selection dial to select the

stitch to be sewn. Turn the dial to the right to

increase the number, or turn the dial to the

left to decrease the number.

a Pattern selection dial

X The stitch appears in the LCD.

Attach the presser foot indicated in the LCD.

a Presser foot type

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Memo

● The presser foot to be used is indicated by

the letter (J, A, etc.) that appears above the

stitch number.

If necessary, adjust the stitch width and stitch

length.

• For details on making adjustments, refer to the

next section, “Adjusting the stitch length and

width”

Adjusting the stitch length

and width

■ Example: To select stitch

Turn the pattern selection dial until “05”

appears in the LCD.

Press “+” or “–” side of (stitch length

key) to adjust the stitch length.

a Stitch length key

b Stitch length

c Fine

d Coarse

–

Press “+” or “–” side of (stitch width

key) to adjust the stitch width.

a Stitch width key

b Stitch width

c Narrow

d Wide

Memo

● When the stitch length or stitch width is

changed from the default setting, around

or disappears from the LCD. When

the stitch length or stitch width is reset back

to the default setting, reappears around

or in the LCD.

● If the stitch width of the selected stitch

cannot be adjusted, “--” appears to the

right of in the LCD.

Positioning the fabric

Be sure that the fabric pieces are sewn in the correct

order and that the right and wrong sides of the fabric

are aligned correctly.

Turn on the sewing machine.

The straight stitch (left needle position) is

automatically selected.

Press (needle position button) once or

twice to raise the needle.

a Needle position button

Place the fabric under the presser foot.

• If the seam allowance is positioned on the

right side, sewing in a straight line is easier

and the extra fabric does not get in the way.

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn

the handwheel toward you and 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 become bunched together,

increase the stitch length. Continuing to sew

with the stitches bunched together may result

in the needle bending or breaking.

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CAUTION

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While holding the end of the thread and the

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.

Lower the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

X The fabric is now positioned to be

sewn.

Starting to sew

Once you are ready to start sewing, you can start the

sewing machine. The sewing speed can be adjusted

using either the sewing speed controller or the foot

controller.

Note

Important:

● When the foot controller is plugged in,

(start/stop button) cannot be used to start

sewing.

■ Using the operation buttons

Sewing can be started and stopped using the

operation button (start/stop button).

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or

right to select the desired sewing speed.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to

sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed

controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.

a Sewing speed controller

Press (start/stop button) once.

a Start/stop button

The machine starts sewing.

• If you continue pressing the (start/stop

button) immediately after the sewing starts,

the machine will sew at a slow speed.

When the end of the stitching is reached,

press (start/stop button) once.

X The machine stops sewing with the

needle down (in the fabric).

When you are finished sewing, raise the

needle, and then cut the threads.

X For details, refer to “Cutting the thread”

(page 46).

■ Using the foot controller

Sewing can be started and stopped using the foot

controller.

Turn off the sewing machine.

When connecting the foot controller, be sure

to turn off the sewing machine in order to

prevent the machine from accidentally being

started.

Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on

the side of the sewing machine.

a Foot controller jack

Turn on the sewing machine.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or

right to select the desired sewing speed.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to

sew at a slower speed, or slide the speed

controller to the right to sew at a faster speed.

a Sewing speed controller

• The speed set using the sewing speed

controller will be the foot controller’s

maximum sewing speed.

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Once you are ready to start sewing, slowly

press down on the foot controller.

Pressing down on the foot controller increases

the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on the

foot controller decreases the sewing speed.

a Slower

b Faster

• Slowly press down on the foot controller.

Pressing it down hard starts sewing too

quickly.

X The machine starts sewing.

When the end of the stitching is reached,

completely release the foot controller.

X The machine stops sewing with the

needle lowered (in the fabric).

When you are finished sewing, raise the

needle, and then cut the threads.

• For details, refer to “Cutting the thread”

(page 46).

Memo

● When the foot controller is plugged in,

(start/stop button) cannot be used to start

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 needle

stays up when sewing is stopped, refer to

“Changing the needle stop position”

(page 35).

Securing the stitching

When sewing with the straight stitch, for example, at

the end of an opening or where seams do not

overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement

stitching to secure the end of the thread.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching, and then lower the

presser foot lever.

Press (start/stop button) or press down on

the foot controller.

At this time, if (start/stop button) is held

down, the machine sews at a low speed.

a Start/stop button

• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”

(page 42).

X The machine starts sewing.

● Do not allow thread or dust to accumulate in

the foot controller, otherwise a fire or an

electric shock may occur.

● Do not place objects on the foot controller,

otherwise damage to the machine or injuries

may occur.

● If the machine is not to be used for a long

period of time, unplug the foot controller,

otherwise a fire or an electric shock may

occur.

CAUTION

After sewing 3 to 5 stitches, press

(reverse/reinforcement stitch button).

Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

held down until you reach the beginning of the

stitching.

a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

While (reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

is held down, reverse stitches are sewn.

After sewing back to the beginning of the

stitching, release (reverse/reinforcement

stitch button).

X The machine stops sewing.

Press (start/stop button), or press down on

the foot controller.

X The machine starts sewing in the

normal sewing direction.

When the end of the stitching is reached,

press (reverse/reinforcement stitch

button).

Keep (reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

held down until 3 to 5 reverse stitches are

sewn.

X While (reverse/reinforcement stitch

button) is held down, reverse stitches

are sewn.

After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn,

release (reverse/reinforcement stitch

button).

X The machine stops sewing.

Press (start/stop button), or press down on

the foot controller.

At this time, if (start/stop button) is held

down, the machine sews at a slow speed.

X The machine starts sewing in the

normal sewing direction.

After sewing to the end of the stitching, stop

the sewing machine.

Press (start/stop button) or release foot

controller.

a Beginning of stitching

b End of stitching

■ Sewing reinforcement stitches

When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag

stitches that are secured with reverse stitching,

pressing (reverse/reinforcement stitch button)

sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches on top

of each other.

a Reverse stitching

b Reinforcement stitching

Memo

● Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement

stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that

is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch

settings” (page 87).

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Cutting the thread

When you wish to finish the stitching and the

sewing machine is stopped, press (needle

position button) once to raise the needle.

a Needle position button

X The needle is raised.

Raise the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot lever

Pull the fabric to the left side of the machine,

and then pass the threads through the thread

cutter to cut them.

a Thread cutter

Automatically sewing reverse/

reinforcement stitches

The sewing machine can be set to automatically sew

reverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning

and end of the stitching. With straight stitches and

zigzag stitches, reverse stitches, not reinforcement

stitches, are automatically sewn.

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”

(page 40).

Press (automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitch key).

a Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key

X appears in the LCD.

• This step is not necessary if a stitch such as

those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is

selected where reinforcement stitches are

automatically sewn.

• Press (automatic reverse/reinforcement

stitch key) again to cancel automatic reverse/

reinforcement stitching.

Position the fabric under the presser foot, and

turn the handwheel toward you to insert the

needle into the fabric.

Press (start/stop button) once.

a Start/stop button

X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are

sewn, the machine starts sewing.

After reaching the end of the stitching, press

the reverse/reinforcement stitch button once.

a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button

• This step is not necessary if a stitch such as

those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is

selected where reinforcement stitches are

automatically sewn.

X After reverse/reinforcement stitches are

sewn, the sewing machine stops.

Memo

● Reverse/reinforcement stitches WILL NOT

be sewn until (reverse/reinforcement

stitch button) is pressed. (start/stop

button) may be pressed to stop stitching

when needed such as for pivoting corners.

Adjusting the thread tension

The tensions of the upper thread and of the bobbin

thread (thread tension) should be adjusted so that

they are equal.

If the thread and needle combination is correct for

the type of fabric being sewn (according to “Needle

types and their uses” (page 28)), the thread tension

will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate

setting. However, if the preset thread tension does

not give the desired result or if you are sewing with

special thread or on special fabric, use the thread

tension dial to increase or decrease the tension of the

upper thread.

■ Correct thread tension

The upper thread and the bobbin thread should

cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper

thread should be visible from the right side of the

fabric, and only the bobbin thread should be

visible from the wrong side of the fabric.

■ Upper thread is too tight

If the bobbin thread is visible from the right side

of the fabric, the upper thread is too tight.

Turn the thread tension dial to the left to

loosen the upper thread.

■ Upper thread is too loose

If the upper thread is visible from the wrong side

of the fabric, the upper thread is too loose.

Turn the thread tension dial to the right to

tighten the upper thread.

a Wrong side of

fabric

b Right side of fabric

c Upper thread

d Bobbin thread

a Wrong side of

fabric

b Right side of fabric

c Upper thread

d Bobbin thread

e The bobbin thread

is visible from the

right side of the

fabric.

a Wrong side of

fabric

b Right side of fabric

c Upper thread

d Bobbin thread

e The upper thread is

visible from the

wrong side of the

fabric.

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Useful Sewing Tips

Various ways to achieve better sewing results are described below. Refer to these tips when sewing.

Trial sewing

After a stitch is selected, the machine automatically

sets the stitch width and length for the stitch that was

selected.

However, a trial piece of fabric should be sewn

since, depending on the type of fabric and stitching

being sewn, the desired results may not be achieved.

For the trial sewing, use a piece of fabric and thread

that are the same as those used for your project, and

check the thread tension and stitch length and width.

Since the results differ depending on the type of

stitching and the number of fabric layers sewn,

perform the trial sewing under the same conditions

that will be used with your project.

Changing the sewing

direction

When stitching reaches a corner, stop the

sewing machine.

Leave the needle lowered (in the fabric). If the

needle remained up when the machine

stopped sewing, press (needle position

button).

Raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the

fabric.

Turn the fabric using the needle as a pivot.

Lower the presser foot lever and continue

sewing.

a Presser foot lever

Sewing curves

Stop sewing, and then slightly change the sewing

direction to sew around the curve.

When sewing along a curve while using a zigzag

stitch, select a shorter stitch length in order to obtain

a finer stitch.

Sewing thick fabrics

■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser

foot

Raise the presser foot even higher to bring the

presser foot to its highest position. (At this time,

the presser foot lever is not secured.)

● The thickness of fabric differs depending on

the fabric type. If the fabric is forcefully

pushed, the needle may break or bend.

CAUTION

■

If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric

does not feed at the beginning of stitching

Zigzag foot “J” is equipped with a feature that

keeps the presser foot level.

a Sewing direction

b Misalignment

When starting sewing with a seam that is too

thick for the fabric to be fed, raise the presser

foot lever.

Using the index finger press the black button

(presser foot holding pin) on the left side of

the zigzag foot “J”, then use left thumb to

level the presser foot by gently pushing down

on the front of the presser foot. You will hear

a “click”; continue pressing the presser foot

holding pin while lowering the presser foot.

a Black button

The presser foot remains level, enabling the

fabric to be fed.

• After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will

return to its normal operation.

Sewing thin fabrics

When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become

misaligned or the fabric may not feed correctly.

If this occurs, place thin paper or stabilizer material

under the fabric and sew it together with the fabric.

When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess

paper.

a Stabilizer material or paper

Sewing stretch fabrics

First, baste the pieces of fabric together, and then

sew without stretching the fabric.

In addition, a better result can be achieved by using

thread for knits or a stretch stitch.

a Basting

●

The thickness of fabric differs depending on the

fabric type. If the fabric is forcefully pushed,

the needle may break or bend.

CAUTION

——

Pulling up the bobbin thread

When making gathers, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.

Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.

Do not cut the thread with the cutter.

• Leave the bobbin cover removed.

Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.

a Upper thread

With the needle raised, press (needle

position button) twice.

a Needle position button

Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull

out the end of the bobbin thread.

a Upper thread

b Bobbin thread

Pull out about 10 to 15 cm (4-5 inches) of the

bobbin thread under the presser foot toward

the rear of the machine.

a Upper thread

b Bobbin thread

Reattach the bobbin cover.

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the

bobbin cover (A), and then press down on the

right side (B).

3 UTILITY STITCHES

Overcasting

Sew overcasting along the edges of cut fabric to prevent them from fraying. Six stitches are available for

overcasting.

The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within

the range indicated below “Manual”.

Observe the following precautions while stitching.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Zigzag stitch

Overcasting and

attaching appliqués

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

Yes

(J) Yes

Reverse

3-point zigzag

stitch

Overcasting on

medium weight or

stretch fabrics,

attaching elastic,

darning, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Overcasting

stitch

Overcasting on

thin or medium

weight fabrics

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Overcasting on

thick fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Preventing fraying

in thick fabrics and

fabrics that fray

easily

5.0

(3/16)

3.5–5.0

(1/8–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Overcasting on

stretch fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.5–4.0

(1/32–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Do not use reverse stitching.

● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur

if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

UTILITY STITCHES ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

——

Sewing overcasting

stitches using zigzag foot

“J”

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial,

select , or .

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Sew along the edge of the fabric with the

needle dropping off the edge at the right.

a Needle drop point

Sewing overcasting

stitches using overcasting

foot “G”

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial,

select ,

Attach overcasting foot “G”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Position the fabric with the edge of the fabric

against the guide of the presser foot, and then

lower the presser foot lever.

a Presser foot guide

Slowly turn the handwheel toward you and

check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot.

Sew with the edge of the fabric against the

presser foot guide.

a Needle drop point

●

After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the

handwheel toward you and check that the

needle does not touch the presser foot. If the

needle hits the presser foot, the needle may

bend or break.

CAUTION

Basic Stitching

Straight stitches are used for sewing plain seams. Three stitches are available for basic stitching.

The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range

indicated below “Manual”.

Baste or pin together the fabric pieces.

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial,

select , or .

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

If reverse stitches are to be sewn, lower the

needle into the fabric 3 to 5 stitch lengths in

front of the point where the stitching will

begin, and then sew the reverse stitches.

• For details, refer to “Securing the stitching”

(page 44).

Start sewing.

• For details, refer to “Starting to sew”

(page 42).

If reverse stitches are to be sewn at the end of

stitching, sew 3 to 5 reverse stitches.

• For details, refer to “Securing the stitching”

(page 44).

When sewing is finished, cut the thread.

■ Changing the needle position

The needle position can be adjusted with the

straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple

stretch stitch by adjusting the stitch width. Press

the “–” side of the stitch width key for a left

needle position, or press the “+” side for a right

needle position.

a Stitch width

b Stitch width key

c Moves the needle position to the left

d Moves the needle position to the right

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Straight stitch

Left

Basic stitching,

sewing gathers or

pintucks, etc.

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J) Yes

Reverse

Center

Attaching zippers,

basic stitching, and

sewing gathers or

pintucks, etc.

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J) Yes

Reverse

Triple stretch

stitch

Attaching sleeves,

sewing inseams,

sewing stretch fab-

rics and decorative

stitching

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Do not use reverse stitching.

● Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur

if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

——

Blind Hem Stitching

The bottoms of skirts and pants are hemmed. Two stitches are available for blind hem stitching.

The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range

indicated below “Manual”.

Memo

● When stitch or is selected

Press the “–” side of the stitch width key so that “0”, “-1”, “-2” or “-3” appears in the LCD to move the

needle drop point to the left.

Press the “+” side of the stitch width key so that “0”, “1”, “2” or “3” appears in the LCD to move the

needle drop point to the right.

Sew a blind hem according to the following procedure.

Fold the fabric along the desired edge of the

hem, and then baste it about 5 mm (3/16

inch) from the edge of the fabric. After

basting, fold back the fabric along the basting,

and then position the fabric with the wrong

side facing up.

a Wrong side of fabric

b Basting stitching

c Desired edge of hem

d 5 mm (3/16 inch)

e Edge of hem

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial,

select or .

Attach blind hem foot “R”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Blind hem stitch

Blind hem stitching

on medium weight

fabrics

(0)

–3 – 3

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8)

No No Reinforcement

Blind hem stitching

on stretch fabrics

(0)

–3 – 3

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8)

No No Reinforcement

●

Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a

button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

Position the fabric with the edge of the folded

hem against the guide of the presser foot, and

then lower the presser foot lever.

a Wrong side of fabric

b Fold of hem

c Presser foot guide

Press the “–” side of the stitch width key to

adjust the stitch width until the needle slightly

catches the fold of the hem, and then sew

with the edge of the fabric against the presser

foot guide.

a Needle

b Needle drop point

c Fold of hem

Memo

If the needle is incorrectly positioned, the

stitching results will be as shown below.

Correct each result as described below.

● If the needle catches too much of the hem

fold

The needle is positioned too far to the left.

Press the “+” side of the stitch width key to

adjust the needle position so that the needle

slightly catches the fold of the hem.

a Wrong side of fabric

b Right side of fabric

● If the needle does not catch the hem fold

The needle is positioned too far to the right.

Press the “–” side of the stitch width key to

adjust the needle position so that the needle

slightly catches the fold of the hem.

a Wrong side of fabric

b Right side of fabric

● For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch

length and width” (page 40).

Remove the basting stitching.

a Wrong side of fabric

b Right side of fabric

● Slowly turn the handwheel toward you and

check that the needle does not touch the

presser foot. If the needle hits the presser

foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

——

Buttonhole Stitching

Buttonholes can be sewn. Five stitches are available for sewing buttonholes.

The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range

indicated below “Manual”.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Buttonhole stitch

Horizontal button-

holes on thin and

medium weight

fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

3.0-5.0

(1/8-3/16)

0.5

(1/32)

0.2-1.0

(1/64-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Secured button-

holes for fabrics

that have backings

5.0

(3/16)

3.0–5.0

(1/8-3/16)

0.5

(1/32)

0.2–1.0

(1/64-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Buttonholes for

stretch or knit fab-

rics

6.0

(15/64)

3.0–6.0

(1/8-15/64)

1.0

(1/16)

0.5–2.0

(1/32-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Buttonholes for

stretch fabrics

6.0

(15/64)

3.0–6.0

(1/8-15/64)

1.5

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16-1/8)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Keyhole button-

holes for thick or

furry fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8-1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Buttonholes with a maximum length of 30 mm (1-3/16 inches) (diameter + thickness of the button) can be sewn.

Buttonholes are sewn as shown below.

a Reinforcement stitching

The names of parts of buttonhole foot “A”, which is used for sewing buttonholes, are indicated below.

●

Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a

button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

a Button guide plate

b Presser foot scale

c Pin

d Marks on buttonhole foot

e 5 mm (3/16 inch)

——

Use chalk to mark on the fabric the position

and length of the buttonhole.

a Marks on fabric

b Finished stitching

Pull out the button guide plate of buttonhole

foot “A”, and then insert the button that will

be put through the buttonhole.

■ If the button does not fit in the button guide

plate

Add together the diameter and thickness of

the button, and then set the button guide

plate to the calculated length. (The distance

between the markings on the presser foot

scale is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

a Presser foot scale

b Length of buttonhole (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 10 mm (3/8 inch)

b 15 mm (9/16 inch)

X The size of the buttonhole is set.

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial, select a stitch.

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Pass the upper thread down through the hole

in the presser foot, and then pull it under the

presser foot, as shown.

Position the fabric with the front end of the

buttonhole mark aligned with the red marks

on the sides of the buttonhole foot, and then

lower the presser foot lever.

a Mark on fabric (front)

b Red marks on buttonhole foot

Note

● When lowering the presser foot, do not

push in the front of the presser foot,

otherwise the buttonhole will not be sewn

with the correct size.

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

a Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever should be positioned

behind the bracket on the buttonhole foot.

a Buttonhole lever

b Bracket

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

X Once sewing is completed, the

machine automatically sews

reinforcement stitches, then stops.

Cut the threads, raise the presser foot lever,

and then remove the fabric.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

Insert a pin along the inside of one bar tack at

the end of the buttonhole stitching to prevent

the stitching from being cut.

a Pin

Use the enclosed seam ripper to cut towards

the pin and open the buttonhole.

a Seam ripper

For keyhole buttonholes ( ), use the enclosed

eyelet punch to make a hole in the rounded

end of the buttonhole, and then use the seam

ripper to cut open the buttonhole.

a Eyelet punch

• When using the eyelet punch, place thick

paper or some other protective sheet under

the fabric before punching the hole in the

fabric.

■ Changing the stitch length

Press the “+” or “–” side of the stitch length key to

adjust the stitch length.

a Stitch length key

b Stitch length

c Fine

d Coarse

• If the fabric does not feed (for example, if it is

too thick), increase the coarseness of the

stitching.

●

When opening the buttonhole with the seam

ripper, do not place your hands in the cutting

path, otherwise injuries may result if the seam

ripper slips. Do not use the seam ripper in any

other way than how it is intended.

CAUTION

–

——

■ Changing the stitch width

Press the “+” or “–” side of the stitch width key to

adjust the stitch width.

a Stitch width key

b Stitch width

c Narrow

d Wide

Memo

● Before sewing buttonholes, check the stitch

length and width by sewing a trial

buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric.

■ Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics, use a

gimp thread.

Hook the gimp thread onto the part of

buttonhole foot “A” shown in the illustration

so that it fits into the grooves, and then

loosely tie it.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Select stitch or .

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Adjust the stitch width to the thickness of the

gimp thread.

Lower the presser foot lever and the

buttonhole lever, and then start sewing.

When sewing is finished, gently pull the gimp

thread to remove any slack.

Use a handsewing needle to pull the gimp

thread to the wrong side of the fabric, and

then tie it.

With a seam ripper, cut the middle part of the

gimp thread remaining at the top end of the

buttonhole.

Trim off any excess of the gimp thread.

Note

● If gimp thread is not available use a thread

or cord of at least 12 weight.

–

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 in the

button to be attached.

Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the

drop feed lever, located at the rear of the

machine on the base, to (to the left as

seen from the rear of the machine).

a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of

the machine)

X The feed dogs are lowered.

Turn on the sewing machine.

Select stitch .

Attach button fitting foot “M”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Adjust the stitch width so that it is the same as

the distance between the holes in the button.

Place the button into button fitting foot “M”.

a Button

X The button is held in place.

• When attaching four-hole buttons, first sew

the two holes closest to you. Then, slide the

button so that the needle goes into the two

holes toward the rear of the sewing machine,

and then sew them in the same way.

Turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) to check that the needle

correctly goes into the two holes of the

button.

If it seems as if the needle will hit the button,

remeasure the distance between the holes in

the button. Adjust the stitch width to the

distance between the button holes.

●

When sewing, be sure that the needle does not

touch the button, otherwise the needle may

bend or break.

CAUTION

——

Start sewing.

Set the sewing speed controller to the left (so

that the speed will be slow).

X The sewing machine automatically

stops after sewing reinforcement

stitches.

• If additional strength is needed to secure the

button, perform the button-sewing operation

twice.

Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the

bobbin thread at the beginning of the

stitching.

Pull the upper thread at the end of the stitching

to the wrong side of the fabric, and then tie it

with the bobbin thread.

When you are finished attaching the button,

slide the drop feed lever to (to the right

as seen from the rear of the machine) to raise

the feed dogs.

a Drop feed lever (as seen from the rear of

the machine)

Memo

● The feed dog position switch is normally set

to the right side (as seen from the rear of

machine).

● The feed dogs come up when you start

sewing again.

■ Attaching a shank to a button

To sew the button with a shank, attach the button

with space between it and the fabric, and then

wind the thread by hand. This attaches the button

securely.

Place the button into button-sewing foot “M”,

and then pull the shank lever toward you.

a Shank lever

After sewing is finished, cut the upper thread

with plenty of excess, wind it around the

thread between the button and the fabric, and

then tie it to the upper thread at the beginning

of the stitching.

Tie together the ends of the bobbin thread at

the end and at the beginning of the stitching on

the wrong side of the fabric.

Cut off any excess thread.

Zipper Insertion

A zipper can be sewn in place.

The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range

indicated below “Manual”.

There are many methods for attaching zippers. Therefore, only the procedures for inserting a centered zipper

and a side zipper are described below.

Inserting a centered zipper

Stitching is sewn on both pieces of fabric butted

against each other.

a Right side of fabric

b Stitching

c End of zipper opening

Turn on the machine.

Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight

stitches up to the zipper opening.

With the right sides of the fabric facing each

other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the

zipper opening.

• For details on basic stitching, refer to “Basic

Stitching” (page 53).

Baste the two pieces up to the edge of the

fabric.

a Basting stitching

b Reverse stitching

c Wrong side of fabric

d End of zipper opening

Press open the seam allowance from the wrong

side of the fabric.

a Wrong side of fabric

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Straight

stitch

Center

Attaching zippers,

basic stitching, and

sewing gathers or

pintucks, etc.

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J) Yes

Reverse

Do not use reverse stitching.

●

Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a

button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

——

Align the seam with the center of the zipper,

and then baste the zipper in place.

a Wrong side of fabric

b Basting stitching

c Zipper

With the pattern selection dial,

select stitch .

Attach the presser foot holder to the right side

of the pin of zipper foot “I”.

a Right side of the pin

b Needle drop point

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Topstitch around the zipper.

a Stitching

b Right side of fabric

c Basting stitching

d End of zipper opening

Remove the basting stitching.

Inserting a side zipper

Stitching is sewn on only one piece of fabric. Use

this type of zipper for side openings and back

openings.

a Stitching

b Right side of fabric

c End of zipper opening

The following procedure will describe how to stitch

on the left side, as shown in the illustration.

●

When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to use a

center needle position, and slowly turn the

handwheel toward you to check that the needle

does not touch the presser foot. If a different

stitch is selected and the needle hits the presser

foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

● When sewing, be sure that the needle does

not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle

may bend or break.

CAUTION

Turn on the machine.

Attach zigzag foot “J” and sew straight

stitches up to the zipper opening.

• With the right sides of the fabric facing each

other, sew reverse stitches after reaching the

zipper opening.

• For details on basic stitching, refer to “Basic

Stitching” (page 53).

Baste the two pieces up to the edge of the

fabric.

a Basting stitching

b Reverse stitching

c Wrong side of fabric

d End of zipper opening

Press open the seam allowance from the wrong

side of the fabric.

a Wrong side of fabric

Press the seam allowance so that the right side

(the side that will not be stitched) has an extra

3 mm (1/8 inch).

a Wrong side of fabric

b 3 mm (1/8 inch)

Align the zipper teeth with the pressed edge of

the fabric having the extra 3 mm (1/8 inch),

and then baste or pin the zipper in place.

a Zipper teeth

b Basting stitching

With the pattern selection dial,

select stitch .

Attach the presser foot holder to the right side

of the pin of zipper foot “I”.

If the stitching will be sewn on the right side

(opposite side of this example), attach the

presser foot holder to the left side of the zipper

foot pin.

a Right side of the pin

b Needle drop point

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

●

When using zipper foot “I”, be sure to use a

center needle position, and slowly turn the

handwheel toward you to check that the needle

does not touch the presser foot. If a different

stitch is selected and the needle hits the presser

foot, the needle may bend or break.

CAUTION

——

Sew the zipper to the piece of fabric with the

extra 3 mm (1/8 inch), starting from the base

of the zipper.

When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the

end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine

with the needle down (in the fabric), raise the

presser foot lever, and then open the zipper

and continue sewing.

Close the zipper, turn over the fabric, and then

baste the other side of the zipper to the fabric.

a Basting stitching

Attach the presser foot holder to the other side

of the pin of zipper foot “I”.

If the presser foot holder was attached to the

right side of the pin in step

h, change it to the

left side of the pin.

a Left side of the pin

b Needle drop point

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Topstitch along the zipper.

Sew reverse stitches at the end of the zipper

opening and align the zipper teeth with the

side of the presser foot.

a Right side of fabric

b End of zipper opening

c Reverse stitching

d Beginning of stitching

e Basting stitching

When you are about 5 cm (2 inches) from the

end of the zipper, stop the sewing machine

with the needle down (in the fabric), and then

raise the presser foot lever.

Remove the basting stitching, open the zipper,

and then continue sewing.

● When sewing, be sure that the needle does

not touch the zipper, otherwise the needle

may bend or break.

CAUTION

Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic Tape

Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached.

The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range

indicated below “Manual”.

Observe the following precautions while stitching.

Stretch stitching

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial,

select stitch .

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Sew without stretching the fabric.

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

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

Turn on the machine.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Stretch stitch

Sewing stretch fab-

rics and decorative

stitching

1.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

3-point zigzag

stitch

Overcasting on

medium weight or

stretch fabrics,

attaching elastic,

darning, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

●

Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a

button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

——

With the pattern selection dial,

select stitch .

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Sew the elastic tape to the fabric while

stretching the tape so that it is the same length

as the fabric.

While pulling the fabric behind the presser foot

with your left hand, pull the fabric at the pin

nearest the front of the presser foot with your

right hand.

● When sewing, make sure that the needle does

not touch any pins, otherwise the needle may

bend or break.

CAUTION

Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching

Eight stitches are available for sewing appliqués and patchwork quilts.

The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range

indicated below “Manual”.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Zigzag stitch

Overcasting and

attaching appliqués

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

Yes

(J) Yes

Reverse

Appliqué stitch

J Appliqué stitching

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Piecing straight

stitch

Piecing straight

stitching (with a

seam allowance of

6.5 mm(1/4 inch)

from the right edge

of the presser foot)

5.5

(7/32)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Joining stitch

Patchwork stitch-

ing and decorative

stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Patchwork stitch-

ing, decorative

stitching and sew-

ing overcasting on

both pieces of fab-

rics, such as with

tricot

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Patchwork stitch-

ing and decorative

stitching

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Hand-look quilt-

ing

Straight stitch quilt-

ing that looks

hand-sewn

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Quilting stitch

(for stippling)

Quilting back-

ground stitching

(stippling)

7.0

(1/4)

1.0–-7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Do not use reverse stitching.

●

Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a

button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

——

Appliqué stitching

Cut out the appliqué, leaving a seam

allowance of between 3 and 5 mm (1/8 and 3/

16 inch).

a Seam allowance

Place a pattern made of thick paper on the

back of the appliqué, and then fold over the

seam allowance using an iron.

Turn the fabric over, and then baste, glue or

pin it onto the fabric that it will be attached

to.

a Basting stitching

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial,

select stitch or .

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Turn the handwheel toward you, and then

begin sewing around the edge of the appliqué,

making sure that the needle drops just outside

of the appliqué.

• When sewing around corners, stop the

machine with the needle in the fabric just

outside of the appliqué, raise the presser foot

lever, and then turn the fabric as needed to

change the sewing direction.

Patchwork (crazy quilt)

stitching

Fold the edge of the top piece of fabric and

place it over the lower piece.

Sew the two pieces of fabric together so the

pattern spans over both pieces.

Piecing

Sewing together two pieces of fabric is called

“piecing”. The fabric pieces should be cut with a 6.5

mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance.

Sew a piecing straight stitch 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) from

the right side of the presser foot.

Baste or pin along the seam allowance of the

fabric that you wish to piece together.

Turn on the machine.

Select stitch .

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”

(page 40).

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Sew with the side of the presser foot aligned

with the edge of the fabric.

■ For a seam allowance on the right side

Align the right side of the presser foot with

the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch

a 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

Memo

● To change the width of the seam allowance

(the needle position), adjust the stitch width.

Quilting

Sandwiching batting between the top and bottom

layers of fabric is called “quilting”. Quilts can easily

be sewn using the optional walking foot and the

optional quilting guide.

Baste the fabric to be quilted.

Attach the walking foot.

• For details, refer to “Using the optional

walking foot” (page 33).

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”

(page 40).

Place one hand on each side of the presser

foot, and hold fabric taut while sewing.

Note

● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at

a speed between slow and medium.

■ Using the optional quilting guide

Use the quilting guide to sew parallel stitches that

are equally spaced.

Insert the stem of the quilting guide into the

hole at the rear of the walking foot or presser

foot holder.

 Walking foot

——

 Presser foot holder

Adjust the stem of the quilting guide so that

the guide aligns with the seam that has

already been sewn.

Note

● The optional quilting guide is available

through your dealer.

Free-motion quilting

With free-motion quilting, lower the feed dogs (using

the feed dog position switch) so that the fabric is not

fed.

The optional quilting foot is needed for free-motion

quilting.

Turn off the sewing machine.

Remove the presser foot and the presser foot

holder.

• For details, refer to “Removing the presser

foot holder” (page 32).

Attach the quilting foot to the presser foot

holder screw.

The pin on the quilting foot should be

positioned over the needle clamp screw.

a Pin on quilting foot

b Presser foot holder screw

c Needle clamp screw

Hold the quilting foot in place with your right

hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder

screw using the enclosed screwdriver in your

left hand.

Slide the feed dog position switch, located at

the rear of the machine on the base, to the

position shown below to lower the feed dogs.

a Feed dog position switch (as seen from the

rear of the machine)

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial,

select stitch or .

Use both hands to stretch the fabric taut, and

then move the fabric to follow the pattern.

Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the

beginning and end of stitching.

a Pattern

• Reverse stitches cannot be sewn when the

feed dogs are lowered.

After sewing is finished, slide the feed dog

position switch to its original position to raise

the feed dogs.

• The feed dogs are normally left raised.

Memo

● Turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.

● Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the

enclosed screwdriver, otherwise the needle

may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend

or break.

CAUTION

——

Reinforcement Stitching

Reinforce points that will be subject to strain, such as sleeve holes, inseams and pocket corners.

The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range

indicated below “Manual”.

Triple stretch stitching

With each stitch, three overlapping stitches are

sewn.

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial,

select stitch .

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Start sewing.

■ Changing the needle position

The needle position can be adjusted with the

straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple

stretch stitch by adjusting the stitch width. Press

the “–” side of the stitch width key for a left

needle position, or press the “+” side for a right

needle position.

a Stitch width

b Stitch width key

c Moves the needle position to the left

d Moves the needle position to the right

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Triple stretch

stitch

Attaching sleeves,

sewing inseams,

sewing stretch fab-

rics and decorative

stitching

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes No Reinforcement

Bar tack stitch

Reinforce open-

ings and areas

where the seam

easily comes loose

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16-1/8)

0.4

(1/64)

0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

●

Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if a

button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

Bar tack stitching

Bar tacks are one type of reinforcement stitching

used to strengthen points subject to strain, 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.

Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot

“A” to the desired length. (The distance

between the markings on the presser foot scale

is 5 mm (3/16 inch).)

a Presser foot scale

b Length of bar tack

c 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Turn on the machine.

With the pattern selection dial,

select stitch .

Attach buttonhole foot “A”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Pass the upper thread down through the hole

in the presser foot, and then pull it under the

presser foot, as shown.

With the opening of the pocket toward you,

position the fabric so that the needle drops 2

mm (1/16 inch) in front of the pocket

opening, and then lower the presser foot

lever.

a 2 mm (1/16 inch)

Note

● When lowering the presser foot, do not

push in the front of the presser foot,

otherwise the bar tack will not be sewn with

the correct size.

——

Pull down the buttonhole lever as far as

possible.

a Buttonhole lever

The buttonhole lever should be positioned

behind the metal bracket on the buttonhole

foot.

a Buttonhole lever

b Bracket

Gently hold the end of the upper thread in

your left hand, and then start sewing.

X Once sewing is completed, the

machine automatically sews

reinforcement stitches, then stops.

Raise the presser foot lever, cut the threads,

and then remove the fabric.

Raise the buttonhole lever to its original

position.

Memo

● If the fabric does not feed, for example,

because it is too thick, increase the stitch

length. For details, refer to “Adjusting the

stitch length and width” (page 40).

Decorative stitching

Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Fagoting stitch

Fagoting, smock-

ing and decorative

stitching

5.0

(3/16)

0.0-7.0

(0-1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Fagoting, smock-

ing and decorative

stitching

5.0

(3/16)

2.5-7.0

(3/32-1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Joining stitch

Patchwork stitch-

ing and decorative

stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Patchwork stitch-

ing, decorative

stitching and sew-

ing overcasting on

both pieces of fab-

rics, such as with

tricot

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Patchwork stitch-

ing and decorative

stitching

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Shell tuck stitch

J Shell tuck stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Satin scallop

stitch

N Scallop stitching

5.0

(3/16)

2.5-7.0

(3/32-1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.1-1.0

(1/64-1/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Decorative stitch

Decorative stitch-

ing

4.0

(3/16)

0.0-7.0

(0-1/4)

3.0

(1/8)

2.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Decorative stitch-

ing

4.0

(3/16)

0.0-7.0

(0-1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Decorative stitch-

ing and elastic-

attaching

5.0

(3/16)

1.5-7.0

(1/64-1/4)

1.0

(1/16)

0.2-4.0

(1/64-3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Lace sewing, deco-

rative hemming,

heirloom stitching,

etc.

3.5

(1/8)

1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.6-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Decorative hem-

ming, heirloom

stitching, etc.

6.0

(15/64)

1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4)

3.0

(1/8)

1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

No No Reinforcement

——

Fagoting

Stitching across an open seam is called “fagoting”. It

is used on blouses and children's clothing. This stitch

is more decorative when thicker thread is used.

Use an iron to fold the two pieces of fabric

along their seams.

Baste the two pieces of fabric, separated by

about 4.0 mm (3/16 inch), onto thin paper or

a sheet of water-soluble stabilizer.

a Thin paper or water soluble stabilizer

b Basting stitching

c 4 mm (3/16 inch)

Turn on the machine.

Select stitch or .

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Set the stitch width to 7.0 mm (1/4 inch).

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”

(page 40).

Sew with the center of the presser foot

aligned along the center of the two pieces of

fabric.

After sewing is finished, remove the paper.

Scallop stitching

The wave-shaped repeating pattern that looks like

shells is called “scalloping”. It is used on the collars

of blouses and to decorate the edges of

handkerchiefs.

Turn on the machine.

Select stitch .

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

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.

Smocking

The decorative stitch created by stitching or

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.

Turn on the machine.

Select the straight stitch, and then adjust the

stitch length to 4.0 mm (3/16 inch) and loosen

the thread tension.

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”

(page 40) and “Adjusting the thread tension”

(page 47).

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Sew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm (3/8

inch).

a 1 cm (3/8 inch)

• Do not sew reverse/reinforcement stitches or

cut the thread.

Pull the bobbin threads to create gathers.

Smooth the gathers by ironing them.

Select stitch or .

Stitch between the straight stitches.

Pull out the threads for the straight stitches.

Shell tuck stitching

The gathers that look like shells are called “shell

tucks”. They are used to decorate trims, the front of

blouses or cuffs made of thin fabrics.

Fold the fabric along the bias.

Turn on the machine.

Select stitch , and then increase the thread

tension.

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”

(page 40).

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

——

Sew while making sure that the needle drops

slightly off the edge of the fabric.

a Needle drop point

Unfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks

down to one side.

Joining

Decorative bridging stitches can be sewn over the

seam allowance of joined fabrics. This is used when

making a crazy quilt.

Turn on the machine.

Sew together the right sides of the two pieces

of fabric, and then open up the seam

allowances.

a Wrong side of fabric

b 6.5 mm (1/4 inch) seam allowance

c Straight stitch

Select stitch , or .

Attach zigzag foot “J”.

Turn the fabric over so that the right side

faces up, and then sew over the seam with the

center of the presser foot aligned with the

seam.

a Right side of fabric

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.

Insert the wing needle.

• Use a 130/705H 100/16 wing needle.

• For details on inserting a needle, refer to

“Replacing the needle” (page 29).

Turn on the machine.

Select stitch , or .

● 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 “Manually

threading the needle” (page 24).

CAUTION

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

Start sewing.

■ Drawnwork (Example 1)

The fabric is turned and sewn twice.

Pull out several threads from the fabric.

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Select stitch .

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”

(page 40).

With the right side of the fabric facing up, sew

along the right edge of the frayed section.

Turn the fabric around to sew the opposite

side.

Sew along the other edge of the frayed section

so that it looks like the previous stitching.

■ Drawnwork (Example 2)

Pull out several threads from two sections of

the fabric, separated by an unfrayed section of

about 4 mm (3/16 inch).

a 4 mm (3/16 inch)

Attach monogramming foot “N”.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

● Select a stitch width of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch)

or less, otherwise the needle may bend or

break.

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn

the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) and check that the needle

does not touch the presser foot. If the needle

hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or

break.

CAUTION

——

Select stitch .

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”

(page 40).

Sew along the center of the unfrayed section.

Using the side cutter (optional)

By using the optional side cutter, overcasting stitching can be sewn while the edge of the fabric is cut off.

The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range

indicated below “Manual”. When using the side cutter, adjust the stitch width setting to a value within the range indicated in

the table above.

Remove the presser foot.

• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser

foot” (page 31).

Thread the upper thread.

• For details, refer to “Threading the upper

thread” (page 20).

Note

● The needle threader cannot be used while

the side cutter is installed on the sewing

machine, otherwise damage to the needle

threader may result.

Select a stitch.

• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”

(page 40).

Raise the presser foot lever.

Raise the presser foot lever even higher, and

then hook the connecting fork of the side

cutter onto the needle clamp screw.

a Connecting fork

b Needle clamp screw

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Overcasting

stitch

Basic stitching,

sewing gathers or

pintucks, etc.

0.0

(0)

0.0–2.5

(0–3/32)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Reverse

Overcasting on

thin or medium

weight fabrics

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Reinforcement

Overcasting on

thick fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Reinforcement

Preventing fraying

in thick fabrics and

fabrics that fray

easily

5.0

(3/16)

3.5–5.0

(1/8–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Reinforcement

● Before replacing the presser foot and presser foot holder, be sure to turn off the sewing machine,

otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

CAUTION

——

Position the side cutter so that the side cutter

pin is aligned with the notch in the presser

foot holder, and then slowly lower the presser

foot lever.

a Notch in presser foot holder

b Pin

X The side cutter is attached.

Raise the presser foot lever to check that the

side cutter is securely attached.

Pass the upper thread under the side cutter,

and then pull it out toward the rear of the

sewing machine.

Make a cut of about 2 cm (3/4 inch) long

in the fabric at the beginning of the

stitching.

a 2 cm (3/4 inch)

Position the fabric.

Position the fabric so that the right side of the cut is

on top of the guide plate and the left side of the cut is

underneath the presser foot.

a Guide plate

Note

● If the fabric is not positioned correctly, the

fabric will not be cut.

● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn

the handwheel toward you and check that the

needle does not touch the presser foot. If the

needle hits the presser foot, the needle may

bend or break.

CAUTION

Lower the presser foot lever, and then start

sewing.

X A seam allowance is cut while the

stitching is sewn.

If stitch is sewn, the seam allowance will be

about 5 mm (3/16 inch).

a 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Note

● The side cutter can cut as much as one layer

of 13-oz. denim.

● After using the side cutter, clean it by

removing any lint or dust.

● If the side cutter can no longer cut fabric,

use a rag to apply a small amount of oil to

the cutting edge of the cutter.

——

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.

Utility stitches

● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the

machine may be damaged.

CAUTION

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Straight stitch

Left

Basic stitching,

sewing gathers or

pintucks, etc.

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J) Yes

Reverse

Center

Attaching zippers,

basic stitching, and

sewing gathers or

pintucks, etc.

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J) Yes

Reverse

Triple stretch

stitch

Attaching sleeves,

sewing inseams,

sewing stretch fab-

rics and decorative

stitching

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.5–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Stretch stitch

Sewing stretch fab-

rics and decorative

stitching

1.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16–1/8)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Zigzag stitch

Overcasting and

attaching appliqués

3.5

(1/8)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.0–4.0

(0–3/16)

Yes

(J) Yes

Reverse

3-point zigzag

stitch

Overcasting on

medium weight or

stretch fabrics,

attaching elastic,

darning, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

1.5–7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.0

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Do not use reverse stitching.

APPENDIX ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

——

Overcasting

stitch

Overcasting on

thin or medium

weight fabrics

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Overcasting on

thick fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–5.0

(3/32–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Preventing fraying

in thick fabrics and

fabrics that fray

easily

5.0

(3/16)

3.5–5.0

(1/8–3/16)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Overcasting on

stretch fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.5–4.0

(1/32–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Blind hem stitch

Blind hem stitching

on medium weight

fabrics

(0)

–3 – 3

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8)

No No Reinforcement

Blind hem stitching

on stretch fabrics

(0)

–3 – 3

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.5

(1/16–1/8)

No No Reinforcement

Appliqué stitch

J Appliqué stitching

3.5

(1/8)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.6–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Shell tuck stitch

J Shell tuck stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Piecing straight

stitch

Piecing straight

stitching (with a

seam allowance of

6.5 mm(1/4 inch)

from the right edge

of the presser foot)

5.5

(7/32)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.0

(1/16)

0.2–5.0

(1/64–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Hand-look quilt-

ing

Straight stitch quilt-

ing that looks

hand-sewn

0.0

(0)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Quilting stitch

(for stippling)

Quilting back-

ground stitching

(stippling)

7.0

(1/4)

1.0–-7.0

(1/16–1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Satin scallop

stitch

N Scallop stitching

5.0

(3/16)

2.5-7.0

(3/32-1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.1-1.0

(1/64-1/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Joining stitch

Patchwork stitch-

ing and decorative

stitching

4.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Patchwork stitch-

ing, decorative

stitching and sew-

ing overcasting on

both pieces of fab-

rics, such as with

tricot

5.0

(3/16)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0–4.0

(1/16–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Patchwork stitch-

ing and decorative

stitching

5.0

(3/16)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.2

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Fagoting stitch

Fagoting, smock-

ing and decorative

stitching

5.0

(3/16)

0.0-7.0

(0-1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Fagoting, smock-

ing and decorative

stitching

5.0

(3/16)

2.5-7.0

(3/32-1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Decorative stitch

Decorative stitch-

ing

4.0

(3/16)

0.0-7.0

(0-1/4)

3.0

(1/8)

2.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Decorative stitch-

ing

4.0

(3/16)

0.0-7.0

(0-1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.0-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Decorative stitch-

ing and elastic-

attaching

5.0

(3/16)

1.5-7.0

(1/64-1/4)

1.0

(1/16)

0.2-4.0

(1/64-3/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Lace sewing, deco-

rative hemming,

heirloom stitching,

etc.

3.5

(1/8)

1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

1.6-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Decorative hem-

ming, heirloom

stitching, etc.

6.0

(15/64)

1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4)

3.0

(1/8)

1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Decorative hem-

ming on thin,

medium weight

and plain weave

fabrics, heirloom

stitching, etc.

5.0

(3/16)

1.5-7.0

(1/16-1/4)

4.0

(3/16)

1.5-4.0

(1/16-3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

——

Buttonhole stitch

Horizontal button-

holes on thin and

medium weight

fabrics

5.0

(3/16)

3.0-5.0

(1/8-3/16)

0.5

(1/32)

0.2-1.0

(1/64-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Secured button-

holes for fabrics

that have backings

5.0

(3/16)

3.0–5.0

(1/8-3/16)

0.5

(1/32)

0.2–1.0

(1/64-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Buttonholes for

stretch or knit fab-

rics

6.0

(15/64)

3.0–6.0

(1/8-15/64)

1.0

(1/16)

0.5–2.0

(1/32-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Buttonholes for

stretch fabrics

6.0

(15/64)

3.0–6.0

(1/8-15/64)

1.5

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16-1/8)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Keyhole button-

holes for thick or

furry fabrics

7.0

(1/4)

3.0–7.0

(1/8-1/4)

0.5

(1/32)

0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Bar tack stitch

Reinforcing open-

ings and areas

where the seam

easily comes loose

2.0

(1/16)

1.0–3.0

(1/16-1/8)

0.4

(1/64)

0.3–1.0

(1/64-1/16)

No No

Automatic

Reinforcement

Decorative stitch

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

2.5

(3/32)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Satin

stitches

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

0.4

(1/64)

0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

0.4

(1/64)

0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

N For decoration, etc.

7.0

(1/4)

2.5–7.0

(3/32–1/4)

0.4

(1/64)

0.1–1.0

(1/64–1/16)

Yes

(J)

No Reinforcement

Cross-stitches

N For decoration, etc.

6.0

(15/64)

0.0–7.0

(0–1/4)

1.4

(1/16)

0.2–4.0

(1/64–3/16)

No No Reinforcement

Stitch Name

Pattern

Presser Foot

Application

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Twin Needle

Walk-

ing

Foot

Reverse/

Reinforcement

Stitching

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Maintenance

Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.

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.

Cleaning the race

Clean the hook and under the needle plate.

Sewing performance will suffer if lint and dust

collect in the race; therefore, it should be cleaned

periodically.

Turn off the sewing machine, and then unplug

the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Raise the needle and presser foot lever.

Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.

Loosen the presser foot holder screw and

remove the presser foot holder, and then

loosen the needle clamp screw and remove

the needle.

Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,

and then slide it toward you to remove it.

a Needle plate cover

Remove the bobbin case.

Grasp the front of the bobbin case, and then

pull it out.

a Bobbin case

Use the enclosed cleaning brush or a vacuum

cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the

race and its surrounding area.

a Cleaning brush

b Race

• Do not apply oil to the race or bobbin case.

●

Make sure that the sewing machine has been

turned off, and then unplug the power cord

before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

●

Do not use benzene, thinner or cleansing

powder, otherwise the machine may be

discolored or deformed.

●

Make sure that the sewing machine has been

turned off, and then unplug the power cord

before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

CAUTION

——

Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on

the bobbin case aligns with the zmark on

machine as shown below.

• Align the S and z marks.

a Smark

b zmark

c Bobbin case

• Make sure that the indicated points are

aligned before installing the bobbin case.

Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into

the needle plate, and then slide the cover back

into position.

Removing the needle plate

When the thread is tangled and cannot be removed

by cleaning the race, remove the needle plate.

Follow steps a through f on page 91.

Remove the needle plate by removing the

screws with the disc-shaped screwdriver.

Remove the tangled thread from the needle

plate.

Return the needle plate to its original position,

and then tighten the screws with the disc-

shaped screwdriver.

Note

● Align the two screw holes on the needle

plate with the two holes on the machine.

Follow steps g through i beginning on

page 91.

● 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, contact your nearest

authorized service center.

● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly

installed, otherwise the needle may break.

CAUTION

Troubleshooting

If the machine stops operating correctly, check for the following possible causes before requesting service.

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

The sewing

machine does

not operate.

The plug of the power cord is not

inserted into an electrical outlet.

Insert the plug of the power cord into

a household electrical outlet.

page 14

The machine is not turned on. Turn on the machine. page 14

The bobbin winder shaft is moved to

the right.

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the

left.

page 17

The presser foot lever is raised. Lower the presser foot lever. page 42

A stitch other than the buttonhole or

bar tack stitch was selected and the

start/stop button was pressed while

the buttonhole lever is lowered.

Raise the buttonhole lever. –

The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was

selected and the start/stop button was

pressed while the buttonhole lever is

raised.

Pull down the buttonhole lever. page 59

The start/stop button was pressed,

even though the foot controller is

connected.

Do not use the start/stop button when

the foot controller is connected. To

use the start/stop button, disconnect

the foot controller.

page 42

The needle

breaks.

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 29

The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

the screw.

page 30

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle with a new one. page 29

The combination of fabric, thread and

needle is incorrect.

Select a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric

being sewn.

page 28

The appropriate presser foot for the

type of stitch that you wish to sew is

not used.

Attach the presser foot that is

appropriate for the type of stitch that

you wish to sew.

page 87

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 47

The fabric is pulled too much. Lightly guide the fabric. –

The area around the hole in the

needle plate is scratched.

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The area around the hole in the

presser foot is scratched.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The bobbin case is scratched.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Bobbins from older models, which

have a different thickness, will not

work properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 15

——

The upper thread

breaks.

The upper thread was incorrectly

threaded (for example, the spool is

incorrectly installed or the thread has

come out of the needle bar thread

guide).

Correct the upper threading. page 20

There are knots or tangles in the

thread.

Remove any knots or tangles. –

The selected needle is not

appropriate for the thread being used.

Select a needle that is appropriate for

the type of stitch being used.

page 28

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 47

The thread is tangled, for example, in

the bobbin case.

Remove the tangled thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the race.

page 91

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle with a new one. page 29

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 29

The area around the hole in the

needle plate is scratched.

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The area around the hole in the

presser foot is scratched.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

The bobbin case is scratched.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Bobbins from older models, which

have a different thickness, will not

work properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 15

The lower thread

is tangled or

breaks.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correct the bobbin threading. page 18

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

wound.

Correctly wind the bobbin. page 15

There are scratches on the bobbin or

it doesn’t rotate properly.

Replace the bobbin. –

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread and clean

the race.

page 91

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Bobbins from older models, which

have a different thickness, will not

work properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 15

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

The thread ten-

sion is incorrect.

The upper thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correct the upper threading. page 20

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correct the bobbin threading. page 18

The bobbin thread is incorrectly

wound.

Correctly wind the bobbin. page 15

The combination of fabric, thread and

needle is incorrect.

Select a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric

being sewn.

page 28

The presser foot holder is incorrectly

installed.

Correctly install the presser foot

holder.

page 33

The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. page 47

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Bobbins from older models, which

have a different thickness, will not

work properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 15

The fabric is

puckered.

The upper thread or bobbin thread is

incorrectly installed.

Correctly thread the upper thread and

correctly install the bobbin thread.

page 18,

The spool is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the spool. page 15

The combination of fabric, thread and

needle is incorrect.

Select a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric

being sewn.

page 28

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle with a new one. page 29

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the

stitch is too long or the fabric is not

being fed correctly.

Sew with stabilizer material under the

fabric.

page 49

The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. page 47

Stitches are

skipped.

The upper thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correct the upper threading. page 20

The combination of fabric, thread and

needle is incorrect.

Select a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric

being sewn.

page 28

The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle with a new one. page 29

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 29

Dust has accumulated under the

needle plate or in the bobbin case.

Remove the needle plate cover and

clean the bobbin case.

page 91

A high-pitched

sound is pro-

duced while sew-

ing.

A rattling noise is

produced.

Dust has accumulated in the feed

dogs or in the bobbin case.

Clean the bobbin case. page 91

The upper thread is incorrectly

installed.

Correct the upper threading. page 20

The bobbin case is scratched.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

A bobbin designed specifically for

this machine is not used.

Bobbins from older models, which

have a different thickness, will not

work properly. Only use a bobbin

designed specifically for this

machine.

page 15

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

——

The thread does

not pass through

the eye of the

needle.

The needle was not raised.

Press (needle position button)

once or twice to raise the needle.

page 21

The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 29

The stitch is not

sewn correctly.

The appropriate presser foot for the

type of stitch that you wish to sew is

not used.

Attach the presser foot that is

appropriate for the type of stitch that

you wish to sew.

page 87

The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. page 47

The thread is tangled, for example, in

the bobbin case.

Remove the tangled thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the race.

page 91

The fabric does

not feed.

The feed dogs are lowered.

Slide the feed dog position switch to

page 73

The stitch is too short. Lengthen the stitch length. page 40

The combination of fabric, thread and

needle is incorrect.

Select a thread and needle that are

appropriate for the type of fabric

being sewn.

page 28

The thread is tangled, for example, in

the bobbin case.

Remove the tangled thread. If the

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

clean the race.

page 91

The sewing lamp

does not come

on.

The sewing lamp is damaged.

Contact your dealer or the nearest

authorized service center.

–

Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Error messages

If the sewing machine is incorrectly operated or if the sewing machine malfunctions, an error message appears

in the LCD.

The message can be cleared by pressing any key in the operation panel, turning any dial, or performing the

operation correctly.

Memo

● If error message “F1” through “F9” appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the

machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Error Message

(in LCD)

Probable Cause Remedy

The start/stop button or the reverse/reinforcement

stitch button was pressed (The foot controller was

depressed if it is connected.) while the presser foot is

raised.

Lower the presser foot

before continuing the opera-

tion.

A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch

was selected and the start/stop button was pressed

(The foot controller was depressed if it is connected.)

while the buttonhole lever is lowered.

Raise the buttonhole lever

before continuing the opera-

tion.

The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and

the start/stop button was pressed (The foot controller

was depressed if it is connected.) while the button-

hole lever is raised.

Lower the buttonhole lever

before continuing the opera-

tion.

The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle

position button was pressed while the bobbin winder

shaft is moved to the right.

Move the bobbin winder

shaft to the left before con-

tinuing the operation.

The start/stop button was pressed, even though the

foot controller is connected.

Disconnect the foot

controller, and then press the

start/stop button. Otherwise,

operate the machine by

using the foot controller.

The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.

Turn off the machine and

remove the tangled thread

before continuing the opera-

tion.

The needle mode selection key was pressed to select

twin needle sewing while a stitch that cannot be

used with the twin needle is selected.

Select a stitch that can be

used with the twin needle.

The pattern selection dial was turned to select a pat-

tern while the twin needle setting is selected.

Cancel the twin needle set-

ting, and then select a stitch.

——

Operation beep

Each time a key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed, a beep is sounded.

■ For a correct operation

One beep is sounded.

■ If an incorrect operation is performed

Two or four beeps are sounded.

■ If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled

The sewing machine continues to beep for three seconds, and then the machine automatically stops.

Be sure to check for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew.

Canceling the operation beep

When the sewing machine is purchased, it is set to beep each time an operation panel key is pressed.

This setting can be changed so that the machine does not beep.

Turn off the sewing machine.

While holding the “-” side of (stitch width key) pressed, turn on the sewing machine.

When a beep is heard, release the “-” side of the stitch width key.

a “-” side of the stitch width key

X The machine is now set so that it will not beep.

Memo

● Perform the same operation to set the machine so that the operation beep is sounded.

Index

Numerics

1/4 inch quilting foot......................................................12

1/4 inch quilting foot with guide ....................................12

accessory bag.................................................................11

adjustable zipper/piping foot..........................................12

appliques .......................................................................70

attaching elastic tape......................................................67

bar tack stitching............................................................75

basic stitching ..................................................52

, 63, 64

blind hem stitching.........................................................54

blind stitch foot ..............................................................11

bobbin ...........................................................................11

bobbin cover..................................................................18

bobbin thread...................................................15

, 18, 50

button fitting foot............................................................11

buttonhole......................................................................56

buttonhole foot.................................................11

, 58, 75

buttonhole lever ......................................................59

, 75

buttonhole stitching........................................................56

changing sewing direction..............................................48

cleaning .........................................................................91

cleaning brush.........................................................11

, 91

crazy quilts.....................................................................70

disc-shaped screwdriver.................................................11

error messages................................................................97

extra spool pin ........................................................11

, 25

eyelet punch ...........................................................11

, 59

fagoting ..........................................................................78

feed dog position switch..........................................72

, 73

feed dogs........................................................................73

flat bed attachment.........................................................10

foot controller ................................................................11

free-motion quilting........................................................72

heirloom stitching ..........................................................80

included accessories ......................................................11

joining............................................................................80

main power switch.........................................................14

maintenance ..................................................................91

monogramming foot.......................................................11

needle............................................................................27

needle plate cover..........................................................91

needle position...............................................................53

needle position button....................................................18

needle set.......................................................................11

needle stop position .......................................................35

non stick foot .................................................................12

open toe foot..................................................................12

operation beep...............................................................98

operation buttons .............................................................9

operation manual...........................................................11

operation panel................................................10

, 40, 97

optional accessories .......................................................12

overcasting foot.......................................................11

, 52

patchwork......................................................................70

pattern selection dial......................................................40

power supply .................................................................13

presser foot.....................................................................31

presser foot holder..........................................................32

presser foot lever ............................................................20

presser foot mounting pin...............................................49

quick reference guide.....................................................11

quilting foot.............................................................12

, 72

quilting guide.................................................................12

race................................................................................91

replacing the needle.......................................................27

safety instructions.............................................................1

scallop stitching .............................................................78

screwdriver ....................................................................11

seam ripper .............................................................11

, 59

selecting a stitch.............................................................40

sewing curves.................................................................48

sewing heavyweight fabric .............................................48

sewing lightweight fabric................................................49

sewing machine needles ................................................27

sewing speed controller..................................................17

sewing stretch fabrics .....................................................49

sewing thick fabrics........................................................48

side cutter ......................................................................12

100

smocking........................................................................79

spool cap .......................................................................11

spool net ........................................................................11

spool pin ........................................................................20

stitch guide foot..............................................................12

stitch length....................................................................40

stitch settings..................................................................87

stitch width ....................................................................40

straight stitch..................................................................53

stretch stitching ..............................................................67

thread guide...................................................................20

thread tension ................................................................47

thread tension dial..........................................................47

triple stretch stitching .....................................................74

twin needle .............................................................11

, 25

upper thread...................................................................20

walking foot .....................................................12, 33, 71

wide table ...............................................................12

, 37

zigzag foot ..............................................................11, 49

zipper foot...............................................................11

, 64

zipper insertion ..............................................................63

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Black

English

885-V12

XE2426-101

Printed in China

Operation Manual

Computerized Sewing Machine

GETTING READY

SEWING BASICS

UTILITY STITCHES

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Operation Manual

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