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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 power supply plug from the 
outlet. Place the darning plate on the needle 
plate, and reconnect the power supply plug to 
the wall outlet. 
2Set the pattern selection dial to Zigzag Stitch.
3Draw the lettering (for monogramming) or 
design (for embroidering) on the surface of 
the fabric.
4Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoops 
as firmly as possible, with the underside of the 
fabric on the bottom of the inside hoop.
5Put the work under the needle and lower the 
presser bar with the foot removed.
6Pull the lower thread up through the starting 
position by turning the handwheel and make a 
few holding stitches.
Stitch NamePatternStitch Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Zigzag StitchF-2
(1/64-1/16)Any
●
Be careful that the needle does not hit a 
pin during sewing. The needle could 
break, and you may be injured.
CAUTION
Stitch 
NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm 
(inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm 
(inch)]
FootOther
Zigzag 
StitchAny Any NoneDarning 
Plate
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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 design alternating from the outline 
of the design to the inside and from the inside 
to the edge of the outline until the design is 
completely filled in. Keep the stitching close 
together.
Memo
●You can make long stitches by moving the 
embroidery hoop rapidly and short stitches 
by moving it slowly.
3Secure with a few straight stitches at the end 
of the design. ●
Keep fingers away from moving parts, 
especially needles.
●Keep fingers away from moving parts, 
especially needles.
CAUTION
CAUTION
●Keep fingers away from moving parts, 
especially needles.
CAUTION
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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 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 forked section of the connecting 
lever to the needle clamp, and fit the walking 
foot to the presser bar.
1Forked part of operation lever
2Presser bar holder
3Needle clamp
5
Lower the presser foot lever and then tighten 
the presser foot screw.
1Presser foot screw
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Straight Stitch 1-4
(1/16-3/16)2-3
(1/16-1/8)
Zigzag Stitch1-4
(1/16-3/16)0-5
(0-3/16)
1
3 2
1 
2
3
1
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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 
A shown in the illustration is above the 
needle clamp screw. Then lower the presser 
foot lever and tighten the presser foot screw.
 Make sure that the needle clamp screw is 
firmly tightened.
1Presser foot screw 
2Needle clamp screw 
5
Put the darning plate on the needle plate. 
Connect the power supply plug to the wall 
outlet.
6Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight 
Stitch. 
 Before starting to sew, draw the quilting 
design on the fabric. ●
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw 
securely. If the screw is loose, the needle 
may hit the presser foot and you may be 
injured.
●Before you start sewing, make sure you 
turn the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) to check that the 
needle does not hit the presser foot. 
●Be careful not to touch the needle, 
otherwise you may be injured.
Stitch 
NamePattern
Stitch 
Length
[mm (inch)]
Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Other
Straight 
Stitch Any2.5
(3/32)Darning 
Plate
CAUTION
1
3 2
●Be careful not to touch the needle, 
otherwise you may be injured. 
●Use a screwdriver to tighten the presser 
foot holder screw securely. If the screw is 
loose, the needle may hit the presser foot 
and you may be injured.
●Before you start sewing, make sure you 
turn the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) to check that the 
needle does not hit the presser foot. 
A
1
2
CAUTION
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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 to the Straight 
Stitch. Set the stitch length between 2 (1/16 
inch) and 2.5 (3/32 inch). Set the stitch width 
at 2.5 (3/32 inch) (center).
3Attach the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot.
4Position the presser foot over the fabric and 
sew as shown in the illustration below.
■Achieving an Accurate Seam Allowance 
1Beginning of stitching
2Align this mark with the edge of the fabric.
3End of stitching
4Align this mark with the edge of the fabric.
■Quickly Stitch Together a Quilt 
1Top of fabric
2Seam 3.2 mm (1/8 inch)
Stitch NamePattern
Stitch 
Length 
[mm (inch)]
Stitch 
Width
[mm (inch)]
Straight Stitch2-2.5
(1/16-3/32)2.5 (center)(3/32)
1
1
2
1
3
4
1
2
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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 screw to remove the presser foot 
holder and the needle. 
4Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, 
and then slide it toward you to remove the 
needle plate cover.
1Needle plate cover
●Turn off the main power switch and 
unplug the machine before you change 
the light bulb. If the main power switch is 
on when you change the light bulb, you 
may get an electric shock. If the machine 
is on and you step on the foot controller, 
you may be injured.
●To avoid burns, let the light bulb cool 
down before you change it.
CAUTION
1
2
3
●Make sure you unplug the machine 
before you clean it, otherwise you risk 
getting an electric shock or being injured.
CAUTION
1
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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
6
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.
1Projection
2Spring
9
Install the needle plate, sliding it to the right 
to secure it, and then tighten the screws.
Make sure that the tab on the left side of the 
needle plate is aligned with the notch in the 
bobbin case.
1Tab
2Notch
3Screws
0
Install the needle plate cover.
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into 
the notches in the needle plate, and then slide 
the cover back into position.
●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 (part code: 
XC8993-021), contact your nearest 
authorized service center.
●Make sure that you fit the bobbin case 
properly, otherwise the needle may 
break.
3
CAUTION
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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 pushed 
to the right.Move the bobbin-winder shaft to the 
left.page 17
You have not used the foot control-
ler properly.Use the foot controller properly. page 8
The needle 
breaks.The needle is not fitted properly. Fit the needle properly. page 8
The needle clamp screw is loose.Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten 
the screw.page 9
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 8
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 presser foot you are using is not 
appropriate for the type of stitch that 
you want to sew.Attach the presser foot that is correct 
for the type of stitch that you want to 
sew.
–
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 25
You are pulling the fabric too much. Lightly guide the fabric.
–
You have not fitted the spool properly.Fit the spool properly. page 21, 25
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.
–
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.Replace the bobbin case.
Contact your retailer or the nearest 
authorized service center.–
You have not used a bobbin that has 
been designed for this machine.Incorrect bobbins will not work 
properly. Only use a bobbin that has 
been designed for this machine.page 16
The upper 
thread breaks.You have not threaded the upper 
thread properly. (For example, you 
have not fitted the spool properly, or 
the thread has come out of the guide 
above the needle.)Correct the upper threading. page 21
There are knots or tangles in the 
thread.Remove any knots or tangles.
–
The needle is not appropriate for the 
thread you are using.Choose a needle that is appropriate 
for the type of stitch. page 26
The upper-thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 25
The thread is tangled.Remove the tangled thread. If the 
thread is tangled in the bobbin case, 
clean the bobbin case.page 44
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 8
You have not inserted the needle 
properly.Insert the needle properly. page 8
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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.
–
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 has 
been designed for this machine.Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has 
been designed for this machine.page 16
The lower 
thread is tangled 
or breaks.You have not wound the bobbin 
thread properly.Wind the bobbin properly. page 16
The bobbin is scratched or does not 
turn smoothly.Replace the bobbin.
–
The thread is tangled.Remove the tangled thread and 
clean the bobbin case.page 44
You have not used a bobbin that has 
been designed for this machine.Incorrect bobbins will not work 
properly. Only use a bobbin that has 
been designed for this machine.page 16
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly.page 18, 19, 
20
The thread ten-
sion is incorrect.You have not threaded the upper 
thread properly.Correct the upper threading. page 21
You have not wound the bobbin 
thread properly.Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 16
You have not threaded the right 
combination of thread and needle 
for the fabric you are using.Choose a thread and needle that are 
appropriate for the type of fabric. page 26
You have not attached the presser 
foot holder properly.Attach the presser foot holder prop-
erly.
–
The thread tension is incorrect.Adjust the tension of the upper 
thread.page 25
You have not used a bobbin that has 
been designed for this machine.Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has 
been designed for this machine.page 16
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly.page 18, 19, 
20
The fabric is 
wrinkled.You have not threaded the upper 
thread properly or fitted the bobbin 
properly.Thread the upper thread and wind 
the bobbin thread properly.page 18, 19, 
21
You have not fitted the spool prop-
erly.Fit the spool properly. page 21, 25
You have not used the right 
combination 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
If you are sewing thin fabric, the 
stitch is too thick.Sew with stabiliser material under 
the fabric.
–
The thread tension is incorrect.Adjust the tension of the upper 
thread.page 25
SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
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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 or in the bobbin case.Remove the needle plate cover and 
clean the plate and the bobbin case.page 44
There is a high-
pitched noise 
while sewing.Dust has built up in the feed dogs or 
in the bobbin case.Clean the bobbin case. page 44
You have not threaded the upper 
thread properly.Correct the upper threading. page 21
The bobbin case is scratched.Replace the bobbin case.
Contact your retailer or the nearest 
authorized service center.
–
You have not used a bobbin that has 
been designed for this machine.Incorrect bobbins will not work 
properly. Only use a bobbin that has 
been designed for this machine. page 16
The needle 
threader can not 
be used.You have not moved the needle 
holder to its highest position.Turn the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) to raise the nee-
dle holder to the highest position.page 22
You have not inserted the needle 
properly.Insert the needle properly. page 8
The stitch is not 
sewn correctly.The presser foot that you are using is 
not correct for the type of stitch.Attach the presser foot that is correct 
for the type of stitch that you want to 
sew.
–
The thread tension is incorrect.Adjust the tension of the upper 
thread.page 25
The thread is tangled.Remove the tangled thread. If the 
thread is tangled in the bobbin case, 
clean the bobbin case.page 44
The fabric does 
not feed.The stitch is too fine. Lengthen the stitch length.
–
The darning plate is fitted on the 
needle plate.Remove the darning plate.–
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 thread is tangled.Remove the tangled thread. If the 
thread is tangled in the bobbin case, 
clean the bobbin case.page 44
The sewing light 
bulb does not 
come on.The sewing light bulb is damaged. Replace the sewing light bulb. page 44
SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
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