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Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on 
the bobbin case aligns with the z mark on the 
machine.
 Align the S and z marks.
aS mark
bz mark
cBobbin case
 Make sure that the indicated points are 
aligned before installing the bobbin case.
qAttach the needle plate cover according to 
steps 
h and i in “Cleaning the race” 
(page 91).
rCheck the condition of the needle, and then...

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■Checking machine operations
If the needle plate has been removed, check 
machine operations to confirm that installation 
has been completed correctly.
aTurn on the machine.
bSelect  (middle needle position stitch).
Note
●Do not yet install the presser foot and 
thread.
cSlowly turn the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise), and look from all sides to 
check that the needle falls...

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List of symptoms
■Before sewing
SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
The needle 
threader can not 
be used. (For 
models equipped 
with the needle 
threader lever.)You have not moved the needle 
holder to its highest position.Raise the needle either by turning the 
handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) so that the mark 
on the wheel points up or by pressing...

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■While sewing
SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
The sewing 
machine does not 
work.The machine is not plugged in. Plug the machine in. page 12
The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch. page 12
The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to 
the right.Move the bobbin winder shaft to the 
left.page 18, 19
You have not used the foot controller...

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The upper thread 
breaks.The upper thread was not threaded 
correctly (for example, the spool is 
not installed correctly, the spool cap 
is too big for the spool being used, or 
the thread has come out of the needle 
bar thread guide.)Correct the upper threading. Use the 
spool cap that best fits the size of the 
spool being used.page 23
There are knots or tangles in the...

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The fabric is 
wrinkled.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.page 79
The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. page 41, 96
Stitches are 
skipped.You have not threaded the upper 
thread properly.Correct the upper...

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■After sewing
SymptomPossible causeHow to put it rightReference
The upper thread 
has tightened up.The bobbin thread is incorrectly 
installed.Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 20, 92
The thread 
tension is 
incorrect.You have not threaded the upper 
thread properly.Correct the upper threading. page 23
You have not wound the bobbin 
thread properly.Wind the bobbin thread...

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ERROR MESSAGES
If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the 
operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table.
If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the 
message disappears.
Note
●If error message “F1” through “F9” appears in the LCD while...

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INDEX
Numerics
3-point zigzag stitch ....................................................... 45
A
accessories ....................................................................... 6
adjusting stitches ............................................................ 77
appliqués ....................................................................... 61
B
bar tack...

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stitch settings .................................................................. 79
stitch width .................................................................... 38
straight stitch .................................................................. 47
stretch fabrics ................................................................. 44
T
thick...