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    eTurn the handwheel toward you 
    (counterclockwise) to check that the needle 
    correctly goes into the two holes of the 
    button.
    If the needle hits the button, return to step 
    a.
    fStart sewing.
    • After sewing for about 10 seconds at a low 
    speed, press and hold down the reverse 
    sewing lever to sew a few reinforcement 
    stitches.
    gPull the fabric to the left side of the machine, 
    and then cut the upper and lower threads, 
    leaving a length of 15 cm (6 inches).
    hPull the upper thread at the end of the 
    stitching to the wrong side of the fabric, and 
    then tie it with the bobbin thread.
    Use scissors to cut the upper thread and the 
    bobbin thread at the beginning of the stitching. ●When sewing, be sure that the needle does 
    not touch the button, otherwise the needle 
    may bend or break.
    CAUTION
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    ZIPPER INSERTION
    You can use the zipper foot “I” to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side 
    of the needle. 
    When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left 
    side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot.
    aZipper foot “I”
    bRight pin for sewing the left side of the zipper
    cLeft pin for sewing the right side of the zipper
    a
    Select the desired length for straight stitch (6).
    bLower the presser foot lever and fix either the 
    left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the 
    shank.
    cFold the edge of the fabric 2 cm (3/4 inches) 
    and place the zipper under the folded section.
    Lower the needle into the notch located either 
    on the left or right side of the zipper foot.
    dSew from the bottom of the zipper toward the 
    top on both sides. The needle should be 
    positioned on the zipper side of the foot for 
    best results.
    eTo sew the opposite side of the zipper, release 
    the foot by pressing the button located at the 
    back of the presser foot, fit the zipper foot on 
    the other side of the zipper and continue 
    sewing using the other side notch.
    Number on dialStitch nameApplication
    6
    Straight stitch 
    (Center needle 
    position)Attaching 
    zippers, basic 
    stitching, and 
    sewing gathers 
    or darning, etc.
    ●Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the 
    needle does not hit the presser foot before 
    you start sewing. If you choose a different 
    stitch, the needle will hit the presser foot and 
    break the needle. You may also be injured.
    CAUTION
    ●Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper 
    during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, 
    the needle may break and you may be injured.
    CAUTION
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    APPLIQUÉ, MONOGRAMMING AND EMBROIDERING
    Zigzag stitches can be used for sewing appliqués, monogramming and embroidering.
    Appliqués
    You can create an appliqué by cutting a different 
    piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a 
    decoration.
    aBaste the cut design to the fabric.
    bSelect a stitch.
    cCarefully sew around the edge of the design.
    Memo
    ●Make reinforcing straight stitches at the 
    beginning and the end of stitching.
    dCut away any fabric that is left outside the 
    stitching.
    eRemove the basting, if necessary.
    Monogramming and 
    embroidering
    aPlace the darning plate on the needle plate as 
    shown below, and then remove both the 
    presser foot and presser foot holder assembly.
    Number 
    on dialStitch nameApplication
    2
    Zigzag stitch
    Overcasting and 
    attaching appliqués.
    Select the desired 
    width. 3
    Zigzag stitch
    4
    Zigzag stitch
    5
    Zigzag (satin)
    stitchOvercasting and 
    attaching appliqués 
    with the decorative 
    satin stitches.
    ●Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin 
    during sewing, as the needle can break. You 
    may also be injured.
    CAUTION
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    bSelect a stitch.
    cDraw the lettering (for monogramming) or 
    design (for embroidering) on the surface of 
    the fabric.
    dPut the fabric in the embroidery hoop with 
    the surface of the fabric facing up inside the 
    well.
    ePlace the project under the needle and lower 
    the presser bar.
    fDraw up the lower thread through the project 
    at the starting position by turning the 
    handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), 
    and then sew a few stitches to reinforce the 
    stitching.
    gGrip the hoop with the thumbs and 
    forefingers of both hands while pressing the 
    fabric with the middle and third fingers, and 
    support the outside of the hoop with your 
    little fingers.
    hStart sewing.■Monogramming
    Sew the lettering at a constant speed by 
    moving the hoop slowly.
    ■Embroidering
    Sew along the outline of the design by 
    moving the hoop slowly.
    Then, sew to completely fill in the design 
    with stitches by alternately sewing from the 
    outline of the design to the inside and from 
    the inside to the outline.
    Memo
    ●Be sure to keep the stitches close together.
    iSelect the desired length for straight stitch (6) 
    and sew a few stitches for reinforcing.
    Memo
    ●When the hoop is moved quickly, the 
    stitches are longer. When the hoop is 
    moved slowly, the stitches are shorter.
    ●Be sure to keep your fingers away from 
    moving parts, especially needles.
    CAUTION
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    DECORATIVE STITCHING
    Various decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine.
    Gathering
    aSelect the desired length for straight stitch (6).
    bLoosen the tension of the upper thread (to 
    about 2).
    • For details, refer to “Thread tension” 
    (page 28).
    cSew a single or multiple parallel rows of 
    stitches.
    • Do not sew reverse stitches or cut the thread.
    dPull the bobbin threads to create gathers.
    Smooth the gathers by ironing them.
    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.
    aFold the fabric along the bias.
    bSelect the shell tuck stitch (9), and increase 
    the thread tension.
    • For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” 
    (page 26).
    cSew while making sure that the needle drops 
    slightly off the edge of the fabric.
    dUnfold the fabric, and then iron the tucks 
    down to one side.
    Number on dialStitch nameApplication
    6
    Straight stitch 
    (Center needle 
    position)Attaching zippers, 
    basic stitching, 
    and sewing 
    gathers or 
    darning, etc.
    Number 
    on dialStitch nameApplication
    9
    Shell tuck stitchShell tuck stitching
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    Elastic stitching
    The elastic stitch can be used in 3 ways: mending, 
    sewing elastic or joining fabric. Each is explained 
    below.
    Select the elastic stitch (10).
    ■Mending
    Place the reinforcement fabric under the tear 
    to be mended, and then sew over the tear.
    ■Sewing elastic tape
    Place the elastic tape on the fabric, and then 
    sew over the elastic tape while holding the 
    tape both in front and behind the presser foot.■Joining fabric
    Put the edges of the two pieces of fabric 
    together, and then place them under the 
    presser foot with the fabric edges under the 
    center of the presser foot.
    Then, start sewing the edges of the two 
    fabrics together.
    Memo
    ●Make reinforcing reverse stitches at the 
    beginning and the end of stitching.
    Number 
    on dialStitch nameApplication
    10
    Elastic stitchingMending, sewing 
    elastic tape or joining 
    fabric.
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    4APPENDIX
    MAINTENANCE
    Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
    Oiling
    aTurn off the machine and unplug it.
    bPut 2 to 3 drops of oil at each of the points 
    indicated below.
    Be sure to wipe any excess oil off the 
    machine.
    cAfter oiling, run the machine for a short time 
    at a fast speed without thread.
    Memo
    ●Make sure to oil the machine once a week if 
    you use it more than an hour a day. If you 
    use it more often, oil every day.
    ●Sewing machine oil is available at your 
    local sewing machine dealer or service 
    center.
    ●Do not apply too much oil as it may soil the 
    thread and fabric.
    Changing the bulb
    aTurn off the machine and unplug it.
    bLoosen the face plate screw.
    cRemove the face plate from the machine.
    Note
    ●Hold the face plate securely while removing 
    or attaching it.
    ●Unplug the power supply cord before 
    changing the bulb, otherwise injuries or an 
    electric shock may occur.
    CAUTION
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    dReplace the sewing light bulb.
    abulb
    bLoosen
    cTighten
    e
    Attach the face plate and fasten the screw 
    again.
    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 shuttle race
    aTurn off the machine and unplug it.
    bRaise the needle and the presser foot, and 
    then remove the presser foot and the needle.
    cRemove the flat bed attachment and open the 
    shuttle cover at the front of the free arm.
    dRemove the bobbin case by pulling its latch 
    toward you and pulling it out from the shuttle 
    race.
    aBobbin case latch
    e
    Slide the latch levers out from the retaining 
    ring to remove it. 
    aRetaining ring
    bLatch lever
    ●Unplug the power supply cord before 
    cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an 
    electric shock may occur.
    CAUTION
    ●Be sure to unplug the machine before 
    cleaning it, otherwise injuries or an electric 
    shock may occur.
    CAUTION
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    fRemove the hook by grasping its center post 
    and pulling it out.
    aRetaining ring
    bHook
    cHook center post
    g
    Use a brush to remove any accumulated lint 
    and thread from the retaining ring, hook, 
    driver and race body.
    aRetaining ring
    bDriver
    cRace body
    h
    Use a cloth dampened with machine oil to 
    wipe the shuttle race in order to remove any 
    lint.
    iClean the lint from the shuttle hook in the 
    same manner as described in step 
    h.
    jReassemble the hook and the retaining ring, 
    and push the latch levers back into position.
    aRetaining ring
    bHook
    cLatch leverk
    Attach the bobbin case, the presser foot and 
    the needle before using the machine.
    Cleaning the feed dogs
    aTurn off the machine and unplug it.
    bRaise the needle and the presser foot, and 
    then remove the presser foot and the needle.
    cRemove the flat bed attachment and open the 
    shuttle cover at the front of the free arm.
    dRemove the needle plate by using a coin or 
    screwdriver to remove the screws.
    eUse a brush to clean the lint from the upper 
    part of the feed dogs and shuttle race body.
    fAttach the needle plate by using a coin or 
    screwdriver.
    ●Make sure you unplug the machine before 
    you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an 
    electric shock or be injured.
    CAUTION
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    Repacking the machine
    Keep the carton and packing materials for future use.
    When packing up the machine again, pack it 
    properly as described below.
    If it is not packed properly, damage may occur 
    during shipping.
    Bobbin case tension 
    adjustment
    The bobbin thread tension has already been adjusted 
    at the factory for general use. For most sewing 
    applications, no adjustment is needed.
    When sewing with thin thread on thin fabrics, the 
    thread tension may not be adjusted adequately with 
    the upper tension control dial. Therefore, the thread 
    tension must be adjusted according to the procedure 
    described below.
    Note
    ●Remember to return the screw to its original 
    setting before starting your next project.
    ■Bobbin tension is too loose
    Loops appear on the surface of the fabric.
    Solution
    Reduce the tension by 
    turning the upper tension-
    control dial to a lower 
    number.
    Note
    ●If the loops still appear on the surface of the 
    fabric after you adjust the upper tension, the 
    bobbin thread may be too loose. In this 
    case, turn the screw clockwise, being 
    careful not to over-tighten the screw, 
    approximately 30-45 degrees to increase 
    bobbin tension. After you adjust the bobbin 
    thread, adjust the upper thread to match the 
    bobbin thread.
    a Screw
    ●This packing material is designed to prevent 
    damage in transit.
    ● Save this packing material in case it is needed 
    to transport this sewing machine.
    IMPORTANT
    1
    2 3 4
    5
    aWrong side
    b Surface
    c Upper thread
    d Lower thread
    e Loops appear on 
    surface of fabric
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