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Appliqués
You can create an applique by cutting a different 
piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a 
decoration.
1Baste the cut design to the fabric.
2Carefully sew around the edge of the design 
with a zigzag stitch.
3Cut away any fabric that is left outside the 
stitching.
4Remove the basting, if necessary.
Memo
●Make reinforcing straight stitches at the 
beginning and the end of the zigzag 
stitching.
Monogramming and
Embroidering 
■Preparing for Monogramming and Embroidering
1Remove the...

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7Grip the hoop with your thumbs and 
forefingers while pressing the fabric with your 
middle and third fingers and supporting the 
outside of the hoop with your little fingers.
■Monogramming
1Sew by moving the hoop slowly along the 
lettering at a constant speed.
2Secure with a few straight stitches at the end 
of the last letter.■Embroidering
1Stitch the outline of the design by moving the 
embroidery hoop.
2Fill in the...

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Using the Walking Foot
This foot is very useful for sewing materials such as 
vinyl cloth, synthetic leather, thin leather, etc. These 
materials are difficult to feed when sewing. The 
walking foot prevents these materials from 
crumpling, slipping or sticking between the presser 
foot and the material.
Note
●Only use the walking foot with straight or 
zigzag stitches. Do not use other patterns. 
Reverse stitches can not be sewn with the 
walking foot.
1Remove the power supply...

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Note
●When sewing with the walking foot, sew at 
medium to low speeds.
Using the Quilting Foot
The Quilting Foot is useful for darning and
free-motion machine quilting.
1Remove the power supply plug from the 
outlet.
2Raise the needle and the presser foot.
3Loosen the presser foot screw to remove the 
presser foot holder. 
1Screwdriver
2Presser foot holder
3Presser foot screw4
Attach the quilting foot, making sure that part...

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7Use both hands to keep the fabric firmly 
stretched and move the fabric to sew over the 
drawn design. 
1Quilting design
8
The length of the stitch depends on how 
quickly you move the fabric and on the 
machine’s sewing speed. Sew while moving 
the fabric slowly.
Using the 1/4-inch 
Quilting Foot
You can use the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot to sew fixed 
seams when piecing together a quilt.
1Seam allowance 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)
1
Remove the power supply plug from the 
outlet.
2Set the pattern selection dial...

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APPENDIX
MAINTENANCE
Changing the Light Bulb
1Remove the power supply plug from the 
outlet.
2Loosen the screw on the back of the sewing 
head. Then remove the light cover from the 
machine.
3Replace the sewing light bulb. 
1Bulb
2Loosen
3Tighten4
Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw.
Cleaning
1Switch the machine off and unplug it.
2Raise the needle and the presser foot.
3Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle 
clamp...

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5Using a coin, remove the two screws.
Lift up the needle plate as shown in the 
illustration, and then slide the needle plate to 
the left to remove it.
1Use a coin or screwdriver
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Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out to 
the left.
7Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to 
remove any dust from the race and its 
surrounding area.
1Cleaning brush
2Race
 Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
8Insert the bobbin case so that the projection 
on the bobbin case aligns with the spring....

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Troubleshooting
If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.
If the problem is still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.
SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
The sewing 
machine does 
not work.The machine is not plugged in. Plug the machine in. page 7
The main power switch is turned off.Turn on the main power switch. page 8
The bobbin-winder shaft is...

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The upper 
thread breaks.The area around the hole in the nee-
dle plate is scratched.Replace the needle plate.
Contact your retailer or the nearest 
authorized service center.
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The area around the hole in the 
presser foot is scratched.Replace the presser foot.
Contact your retailer or the nearest 
authorized service center.–
The bobbin case is scratched, or has 
a burr on it.Replace the bobbin case.
Contact your retailer or the nearest 
authorized service center.–
You have not used a bobbin that...

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Stitches are 
skipped.You have not threaded the upper 
thread properly.Correct the upper threading. page 21
You have not used the right combi-
nation of fabric, thread and needle.Choose a thread and needle that are 
appropriate for the type of fabric.page 26
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 8
You have not inserted the needle 
properly.Insert the needle properly. page 8
Dust has accumulated under the 
needle plate...