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    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. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
    Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types
    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.
    Use the same size thread for the upper (spool) and lower (bobbin) threads.
    Memo
    ●The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger 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.
    ●A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased.
    ●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 injury.
    Sewing fabricsNeedle sizesThread sizes
    Very thinFine tricot, Fine lace, 
    Thin linen, Silk, 
    Organza, Chiffon65/9Cotton: 80
    Synthetic/ Polyester Long 
    Fiber
    Fine Mercerized Cotton
    LightweightVoile, Taffeta,
    Synthetics, Silk, Batiste75/11Cotton: 60-80
    Silk: “A”
    Synthetic/ Polyester Long 
    Fiber
    Mercerized 50
    Medium weight
    Cotton, Gingham,
    Poplin, Percale, Pique, 
    Satin, Velvet,
    Lightweight wool,
    Fine corduroy, Suitings,
    Linen, Muslin90/14 (Supplied with 
    your machine.)Cotton: 50-60
    Silk: “A”
    Synthetic/ Polyester Long 
    Fiber
    Mercerized 50-60
    HeavyweightDenim, Gabardine, 
    Tweed, Corduroy,
    Canvas, Duck100/16Cotton: 40-50
    Mercerized Heavy Duty
    Polyester Long Fiber
    KnitsSingle knit, Double knit, 
    Jersey, Tricot90/14 (Ball point)Cotton Wrapped 
    Polyester
    Polyester Long Fiber
    CAUTION
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    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.
    aFlat side
    bNeedle type marking
    ■Correct needle
    aFlat surface
    ■Incorrect needle
    If the distance between the needle and the flat 
    surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use 
    a bent needle.
    aFlat surface
    Replacing the needle
    Replace the needle as described below. Use the 
    screwdriver and a needle that has been determined 
    to be straight according to the instructions in 
    “Checking the needle” .
    aTurn off the sewing machine.
    bRaise the needle to its highest position by 
    turning the handwheel toward you 
    (counterclockwise).
    cLower the presser foot lever.
    aPresser foot lever
    ●The appropriate fabric, thread and needle 
    combinations are shown in the table on the 
    previous page. 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
    1
    2
    1
    1
    ●Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn 
    off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries 
    may occur if the foot controller is accidentally 
    pressed and the machine starts sewing.
    CAUTION
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    dHold the needle with your left hand, and then 
    use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp 
    screw counterclockwise to remove the 
    needle.
    Note
    ●The needle can be removed by simply 
    loosening the needle clamp screw about 
    one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is 
    loosened too much, the needle clamp 
    (which holds the needle) may fall off. 
    Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp 
    screw too much.)
    aScrewdriver
    bNeedle clamp screw
    • Do not apply strong force when loosening or 
    tightening the needle clamp screw, 
    otherwise certain parts of the sewing 
    machine may be damaged.
    eWith the flat side of the needle toward the 
    rear of the machine, insert the needle until it 
    touches the needle stopper.
    aNeedle stopperf
    While holding the needle with your left hand, 
    use the screwdriver to tighten the needle 
    clamp screw by turning it clockwise.
    Install the twin needle in the same way.
    ■Installing the needle clamp
    If the needle clamp is removed, follow the 
    procedure below to attach it to the needle bar.
    aAs seen from the front of the machine, slide 
    the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that 
    the needle clamp screw is on the right side 
    and the needle bar thread guide is at the 
    bottom.
    aNeedle clamp screw
    bNeedle bar thread guide
    cNeedle bar
    b
    Align the bottom edge of the needle holder 
    with the end of the needle bar, and then 
    tighten the needle clamp screw.
    aNeedle bar
    bNeedle holder
    cNeedle clamp screw
    dAlign
    ●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
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    Sewing with a twin needle (Option)
    We have designed your machine so you can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. You can 
    use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.
    The stitches available for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2.
    ■Twin needle threading
    aAttach the twin needle.
    Attach the twin needle in the same way as a 
    single needle (page 20).
    bAttach the extra spool pin.
    Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of 
    the machine. Put the second spool of thread 
    onto the extra spool pin.
    aFirst spool
    bSecond spool
    c
    Use the thread from the first spool to thread 
    the machine to the needle bar thread guide.
    The path for threading the machine to the 
    needle bar thread guide is the same as for 
    normally threading the machine (for a single 
    needle). See page 16 for more details.
    dThread the left needle from front to back.
    eUse the thread from the second spool to thread 
    the machine to the thread take-up lever.
    The path for threading the machine to the 
    thread take-up lever is the same as for normally 
    threading the machine (for a single needle). 
    See page 16 for more details.
    fThread the right needle from front to back.
    Do not pass the thread behind the needle bar 
    thread guide.
    aLeft needle thread passes through the needle bar 
    thread guide.
    bRight needle thread passes in front of the needle 
    bar thread guide.
    cNeedle bar thread guide
    ●Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: X57521-021). Other needles 
    could break, and damage the machine.
    ●Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you.
    ●When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch (straight stitches 6 through 10 and 
    zigzag stitch 2), otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
    ●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 changing the sewing direction, be sure to raise the needle before turning the fabric. If the fabric is 
    turned while the needle is lowered, the needle may bend or break.
    CAUTION
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    REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT
    Replacing the presser foot
    Replace the presser foot as described below.
    aIf the sewing machine has been turned on, 
    turn it off.
    bRaise the needle to its highest position by 
    turning the handwheel toward you 
    (counterclockwise).
    cRaise the presser foot lever.
    aPresser foot leverd
    Press the black button at the back of the 
    presser foot holder to release the presser foot.
    aBlack button 
    bPresser foot holder
    e
    Place a different presser foot below the holder 
    so that the presser foot pin is aligned with the 
    shank in the holder.
    Position the presser foot so the letter indicating 
    the presser foot type (A, I, etc.) is positioned to 
    be read.
    aPresser foot holder
    bShank
    cPin
    f
    Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the 
    presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the 
    presser foot holder.
    aPresser foot lever
    XThe presser foot is attached.
    ●Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the 
    controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. 
    ●Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser 
    foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury.
    ●Only use presser feet that have been designed to be used with this machine. Using other any presser feet 
    may cause an accident or injury.
    CAUTION
    ●Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to 
    turn off the sewing machine, otherwise 
    injuries may occur if the foot controller is 
    accidentally pressed and the machine starts 
    sewing.
    CAUTION
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    gRaise 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 a presser foot that 
    does not use the presser foot holder, such as the 
    quilting foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the 
    presser foot holder.
    ■Removing the presser foot holder
    aRemove the presser foot.
    • For details, refer to “Replacing the presser 
    foot” (page 23).
    bUse the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot 
    holder screw.
    aScrewdriver
    bPresser foot holder
    cPresser foot holder screw
    ■Attaching the presser foot holder
    aAlign the presser foot holder with the lower-
    left side of the presser bar.
    aPresser foot holder
    bPresser bar
    b
    Hold the presser foot holder in place with 
    your right hand, and then tighten the screw 
    using the screwdriver in your left hand.
    aScrewdriver
    bPresser foot holder
    cPresser foot holder screw
    Note
    ●If the presser foot holder is not correctly 
    installed, the thread tension will be 
    incorrect.
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    2SEWING BASICS
    SEWING
    Basic sewing operations are described below.
    Before operating the sewing machine, read the following precautions.
    General sewing procedure
    Follow the basic procedures below to sew.●While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep your 
    hands away from all moving parts such as the needle and handwheel, 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.
    ●Make sure that the needle does not strike basting pins, otherwise the needle may break or bend.
    CAUTION
    1Turn on the 
    machine.Turn on the sewing machine.
    For details on turning on the machine, refer to “Power supply” (page 10).
    p
    2Select the stitch.Select the stitch appropriate for the area to be sewn.
    For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 26).
    p
    3Attach the presser 
    foot.Attach the presser foot appropriate for the stitch.
    For details on replacing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser 
    foot” (page 23).
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    4Start sewing.Position the fabric, and then start sewing. When sewing is finished, cut the 
    threads.
    For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 27).
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    Selecting stitching
    Turning the stitch selection dial in either direction, select the desired stitch.
    aPattern selection dial
    Number on dialStitch namePatternPage
    1
    4-step automatic
    buttonhole36
    2
    Zigzag stitch
    32, 41 3
    Zigzag stitch
    4
    Zigzag stitch
    5
    Zigzag (satin) stitch
    6
    Straight stitch
    (Center needle position)
    Select the desired length.33, 35, 
    40, 43
    7
    Straight stitch
    (Left needle position)33
    8
    Stretch blind
    Stitch33
    9
    Shell tuck stitch43
    10
    Elastic stitch44
    bacd
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    Starting to sew
    aTurn on the sewing machine.
    bRaise the needle to its highest position by 
    turning the handwheel toward you 
    (counterclockwise).
    cRaise the presser foot lever.
    aPresser foot lever
    d
    Place the fabric under the presser foot, pass 
    the thread under the presser foot, and then 
    pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread 
    toward the rear of the machine.
    a5 cm (2 inches)e
    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.
    fLower the presser foot lever.
    aPresser foot lever
    g
    Slowly press down on the foot controller. 
    XThe machine starts sewing.
    hTake your foot off the foot controller.
    XThe machine stops sewing.
    iRaise the needle to its highest position by 
    turning the handwheel toward you 
    (counterclockwise).
    jRaise the presser foot lever.
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    kPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, 
    and then pass the threads through the thread 
    cutter on the back of the presser foot bar to 
    cut them.
    aThread cutter
    Sewing in reverse
    Reverse sewing is used to lock the threads at the end 
    of the seam or wherever reinforcement is needed.
    aPress and hold down the reverse sewing lever 
    while sewing.
    bTo sew forward, release the reverse sewing 
    lever.
    Thread tension
    The thread tension will affect the quality of your 
    stitches. You may need to adjust it when you change 
    fabric or thread.
    Memo
    ●Before beginning to change tension 
    adjustments make sure the upper thread and 
    bobbin are inserted correctly. 
    ●We recommend you do a test sample on a 
    scrap of fabric before you start to sew.
    ■Correct tension
    Correct tension is important as too much or too 
    little tension will weaken your seams or cause 
    puckers on your fabric.
    ■Upper tension is too tight
    Loops appear on the surface of the fabric.
    Note
    ●If the bobbin thread was incorrectly 
    inserted, the upper thread may be too tight.
    In this case, refer to “Lower threading” 
    (page 14) and reinsert the bobbin.
    Solution
    Reduce the tension by 
    turning the upper tension-
    control dial to a lower 
    number.
    1
    2
    3
    4
    aWrong side
    bSurface
    cUpper thread
    dLower thread
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    aWrong side
    bSurface
    cUpper thread
    dLower thread
    eLoops appear on 
    surface of fabric
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