Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

SEWING BUTTONHOLES

AND BUTTONS

BUILT-IN STITCHES

APPENDIX

USING ATTACHMENTS

AND APPLICATIONS

STRAIGHT AND

ZIGZAG STITCHING

KNOWING YOUR

SEWING MACHINE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

Read all instructions before using.

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine

from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug the machine before you change the light bulb.

Replace the bulb with same type rated 15 watts.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow this machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is

used by or near children.

2. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only accessories

recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has

been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized

dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the

machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

8. To disconnect, turn the machine switch to the symbol “{” position which represents off, then

remove plug from outlet.

9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

10. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the machine needle.

11. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

12. Do not use bent needles.

13. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle, causing it to break.

14. Switch the machine to the symbol “{” position to turn it off when making any adjustments in the

needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser

foot, and the like.

15. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

16. This sewing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without

supervision. (For Australia and New Zealand only)

17. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY

If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following.

IMPORTANT

If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut

off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in

the plug.

NOTE: The plug severed from the main leads must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cords is

hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use a fuse

approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e. carrying the mark, rating as marked on plug.

Always replace the fuse cover. Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED

WITH THE LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND

YELLOW.

The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral

Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter

‘N’ or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter

‘L’ or coloured red or brown.

UNPACKING/REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Keep the carton and packing materials. You may have to take or send the machine to be repaired. If you do not

pack it properly, or do not use the right packing material, the machine could be damaged.

Please follow the diagram below to unpack and repack the machine.

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE THE MACHINE.

To use the machine safely

1. Make sure you watch the needle carefully while you are sewing. Do not touch the handwheel,

thread take-up lever, needle, or other moving parts.

2. Turn off the main power and unplug the cord in the following circumstances:

• When you have stopped using the machine

• When you are replacing or removing the needle or any other part

• If there is a power failure while you are using the machine

• If you are checking or cleaning the machine

• Leaving the machine unattended

3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.

4. Plug the machine directly into the wall. Do not use extension cords.

To give your machine a longer life

1. Do not store this machine in direct sunlight or in high humidity conditions. Do not use or store

the machine near a heater, iron, halogen lamp or other hot objects.

2. Use only mild soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders

can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

3. Do not drop or hit the machine.

4. Always consult this manual before you replace or fit presser feet, the needle, or any other parts to

make sure you fit them correctly.

To repair or adjust the machine

If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment, first follow the troubleshooting table in the

Appendix to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem is still there, consult your local

authorized dealer.

For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at www.brother.com.

The contents of this manual and specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

● This packing material is designed to prevent damage. Save this packing material if you need to

take or send this machine to be repaired.

IMPORTANT

CONTENTS

1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................5

THE MAIN PARTS ...............................................................................................................5

ACCESSORIES .....................................................................................................................6

Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 6

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE .....................................................................................7

Connecting Plugs .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Main Power and Sewing Light Switch ............................................................................................................... 8

Foot Controller .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Checking the Needle ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Replacing the Needle ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Changing the Presser Foot ................................................................................................................................. 9

Flat Bed Attachment ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Using a Free-arm Style .................................................................................................................................... 10

THE CONTROLS ...............................................................................................................11

Pattern Selection Dial ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Patterns and Stitch Names ............................................................................................................................... 12

Stitch Length Dial ............................................................................................................................................ 14

Stretch Stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 15

Stitch Width Dial ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Reverse Sewing Lever ...................................................................................................................................... 15

THREADING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................ 16

Winding the Bobbin ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Lower Threading ............................................................................................................................................. 18

Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin) .................................................................... 19

Upper Threading ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader) ....................................................... 22

Drawing up the Lower Thread ......................................................................................................................... 24

Sewing with a Twin Needle ............................................................................................................................ 24

Thread Tension ............................................................................................................................................... 25

FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS .........................................................26

2. STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING .........................................................27

Please Read Before Sewing ............................................................................................................................. 27

Straight Stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 27

Zigzag Stitching .............................................................................................................................................. 28

3. BUILT-IN STITCHES ......................................................................................29

Blind Hem Stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 29

Shell Tuck Stitching ......................................................................................................................................... 29

Elastic Stitching ............................................................................................................................................... 30

Double Action Stitching .................................................................................................................................. 31

Heirloom Stitching .......................................................................................................................................... 31

Overedge Stitching .......................................................................................................................................... 31

Feather Stitching ............................................................................................................................................. 32

Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching ......................................................................................................................... 32

Decorative Stitching ........................................................................................................................................ 33

4. SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS ..................................................34

Making a Buttonhole (1-Step Automatic Buttonhole) ....................................................................................... 34

Adjusting Buttonholes ..................................................................................................................................... 35

Sewing Buttons ............................................................................................................................................... 36

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5. USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS .............................................37

Zipper Insertion ............................................................................................................................................... 37

Gathering ........................................................................................................................................................ 38

Darning ........................................................................................................................................................... 38

Appliqués ........................................................................................................................................................ 39

Monogramming and Embroidering ................................................................................................................. 39

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 41

Using the Walking Foot ................................................................................................................................... 41

Using the Quilting Foot ................................................................................................................................... 42

Using the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot ..................................................................................................................... 43

6. APPENDIX .....................................................................................................44

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................44

Changing the Light Bulb .................................................................................................................................. 44

Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 44

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 46

INDEX ...............................................................................................................................49

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

THE MAIN PARTS

1 Bobbin winder (Page 16)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the

lower thread.

2 Spool pin (Page 16, 21)

This holds the spool of thread.

3 Thread guide (Page 16, 21)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin

and then threading the machine.

4 Thread take-up lever (Page 21)

5 Hole for extra spool pin (Page 25)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the

twin needle.

6 Stitch width dial (Page 15)

This controls the stitch width.

7 Upper tension-control dial (Page 25)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

8 Thread cutter (Page 28)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

9 Needle threader (Page 22)

(This is only available on certain models.)

0 Quick-set bobbin (Page 19)

(This is only available on certain models.)

A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment

(Page 10)

B Presser foot (Page 9)

C Reverse sewing lever (Page 15)

You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction.

D Pattern selection dial (Page 11)

You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch

you want.

E Stitch length dial (Page 14)

This controls the stitch length.

F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 36)

G Handwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

H Main power and sewing light switch (Page 8)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch

on and off.

I Foot controller jack / socket (Page 7)

Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the

machine to the power supply.

J Presser foot lever (Page 21)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (

Page 34

)

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes.

L Foot controller (Page 8)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to

start and stop sewing.

Parts Code for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051

Foot Controller: Model KD-1902

Parts Code: XC7359-022 (110/120V Area)

XC7438-222 (220/240V Area)

XC7456-222 (U.K.)

XC7455-022 (Australia, New Zealand)

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ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you

easily perform most sewing tasks.

Note

● The included accessories vary depending on the machine model.

Optional Accessories

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9.

No. Part Name

Part Code

No. Part Name

Part Code

USA Others USA Others

1 Zipper foot (1 pc.) X59370-021 5 Buttonhole Foot (1 pc.) XD1792-031

2 Bobbin (3 pcs.) SA156

SFB:

XA5539-151

6 Button Sewing Foot (1 pc.) X59375-121

7 Extra Spool Pin (1 pc.) 130920-021

Needle Pack (Regular Single

Needle HAX130 (3 pcs.))

129583-021 8 Screwdriver (1 pc.) X55467-021

4 Twin Needle (1 pc.) X57521-021 9 Darning Plate (1pc.) XC6063-021

1. 2. 3.

No. Part Name

Part Code

U.S.A. Others

1 Walking Foot SA107

F034N:

XC2165-002

2 Quilting Foot SA129

F005N:

XC1948-002

3 1/4-inch Quilting Foot SA125

F001N:

XC1944-002

USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Connecting Plugs

Connect the foot controller plug to the

machine.

Connect the power supply plug to a wall

outlet.

Note

● When leaving the machine unattended, the

main switch of the machine should be

switched off or the plug must be removed

from the wall outlet.

● When servicing the machine, or when

removing covers or changing bulbs, the

machine must be unplugged.

(For U.S.A. only)

● This appliance has a polarized plug (one

blade wider than the other). To reduce the

risk of electric shock, this plug is intended

to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If

the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install the proper outlet. Do

not modify the plug in any way.

● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may

result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine.

● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances:

• When you are away from the machine

• After using the machine

• When the power fails during use

• When the machine does not operate correctly due to a bad connection or a disconnection

• During electrical storms

● Do not use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with many other appliances plugged in to

them. Fire or electric shock may result.

● Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Electric shock may result.

● When unplugging the machine, always turn off the main power first. Always grasp the plug to

remove it from the outlet. Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, or lead to fire or electric

shock.

● Do not allow the power cord to be cut, damaged, modified, forcefully bent, pulled, twisted,

or bundled. Do not place heavy objects on the cord. Do not subject the cord to heat. These

things may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged,

take the machine to your authorized dealer for repairs before continuing use.

● Unplug the power cord if the machine is not to be used for a long period of time, otherwise a

fire may result.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Main Power and Sewing

Light Switch

This switch turns the main power and sewing light

on or off.

1 Turn on (toward the ‘I’ mark)

2 Turn off (toward the ‘O’ mark)

Foot Controller

When you press the foot controller down lightly, the

machine will run at a low speed. When you press

harder, the machine’s speed will increase. When you

take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will

stop. You should make sure that nothing is placed on

the foot controller when the machine is not in use.

1 Foot controller

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902

This foot controller can be used on the

following machine models:

XL-3500, XL-3500i

XL-2600, XL-2600i

XL-3510, XL-3510i

XL-2610, XL-2610i

XL-3520, XL-3520i

XL-2620, XL-2620i

Checking the Needle

The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp

for smooth sewing.

■ Checking the Needle Correctly

Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface.

Check the needle from the top and the sides.

Dispose of any bent needles safely.

1 Parallel space

2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)

Replacing the Needle

Remove the power supply plug from the outlet.

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning

the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so

that the mark on the handwheel points directly up.

Lower the presser foot lever.

1 Presser foot lever

● Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to

build up on the foot controller. Doing so

could cause a fire or an electric shock.

CAUTION

● Turn the main power switch off before

you change the needle. If you leave the

main power on and step on the foot

controller, the machine will start and you

may be injured.

● Only use sewing machine needles for

home use. Other needles may bend or

break and cause injury.

● Never sew with a bent needle. A bent

needle will easily break and cause injury.

CAUTION

Hold the needle with your left hand, and then

use a coin or screwdriver to turn the needle

clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the

needle.

1 Use a coin or screwdriver

2 Needle clamp screw

• Do not use excessive force when loosening

or tightening the needle clamp screw,

otherwise certain parts of the sewing

machine may be damaged.

With the flat side of the needle toward the

back of the machine, insert the needle until it

touches the needle stopper. Next, tighten the

needle clamp using a coin or screwdriver.

1 Use a coin or screwdriver

2 Needle Stopper

3 Needle

Put the twin needle in the same way.

Changing the Presser Foot

You will have to change the presser foot depending

on what you want to sew and how.

■ Snap-on Type

Raise the needle to its highest position by

turning the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise), and then raise the presser

foot lever.

Press the black button at the back of the

presser foot holder to release the presser foot.

1 Black button

2 Presser foot holder

3 Presser Foot

● Make sure you insert the needle until it

touches the stopper, and securely tighten

the needle clamp screw with a coin or

screwdriver. If the needle is not fully

inserted, or if the needle clamp screw is

loose, the needle may break or the

machine may be damaged.

●

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 any other presser foot may cause

accident or injury.

CAUTION

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Put a different presser foot on the needle plate

so that the bar on the presser foot is in line

with the slot on the shank.

Lower the presser foot lever and fix the

presser foot onto the shank. If the presser foot

is in the correct place, the bar should snap in.

1 Shank

■ Presser Foot Installation Orientation

Flat Bed Attachment

The accessories are stored in a compartment inside

the flat bed attachment.

Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to

open it.

1 Flat bed attachment

2 Storage compartment

Note

● Put the accessories inside a bag, and then

store the bag inside the compartment. If the

accessories are not in a bag, they may fall

out and be lost or damaged.

Using a Free-arm Style

Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular

and hard-to-reach areas. To change your machine to

the free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment.

Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to

release it.

1 Flat bed attachment

● If the presser foot is not installed with the

correct orientation, the needle may strike

the presser foot, which may bend or

break the needle and cause injury.

CAUTION

THE CONTROLS

Pattern Selection Dial

To choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection

dial in either direction. The next section shows

recommended stitch lengths and widths.

1 Pattern selection dial

2 Chosen pattern number

■ 35 Stitches (only available on certain models)

■ 25 Stitches

● When you use the pattern selection dial to

choose a pattern, turn the handwheel toward

you (counterclockwise) to set the needle in

the highest position. If the needle is in the

down position when you turn the pattern

selection dial, the needle, presser foot or

fabric may be damaged.

CAUTION

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Patterns and Stitch Names

* The stitch can also be sewn when the stitch length dial is set to .

Pattern

Stitch Name

Recommended

Width

(mm (inch))

Recommended

Length

(mm (inch))

Instruction

Manual Page

35 Stitches 25 Stitches

1-STEP AUTOMATIC

BUTTONHOLE

3-5

(1/8 – 3/16)

F- 1.5

(1/64-1/16)

STRAIGHT STITCH

0-5 (0-3/16)

(Changes needle

position)

1-4

(1/16-3/16)

27, 37, 38, 41,

42, 43

ZIGZAG STITCH

0-5

(0-3/16)

F-4

(1/64-3/16)

28, 36, 39, 41

BLIND HEM STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F-2

(1/64-1/16)

SHELL TUCK STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

ELASTIC STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F-2.5

(1/64-3/32)

STRETCH BLIND HEM

STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F-1.5

(1/64-1/16)

STRETCH BLIND HEM

STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F-1.5

(1/64-1/16)

ELASTIC SHELL TUCK

STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

DOUBLE ACTION STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

BRIDGING STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

RAMPART STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

TRIANGLE STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

F- 1.5

(1/64-1/16)

TRIPLE STRETCH STITCH

0-5 (0-3/16)

(Changes needle

position)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

TRIPLE ZIGZAG STRETCH

STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)*

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

STRETCH OVERLOCK

STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Pattern

Stitch Name

Recommended

Width

(mm (inch))

Recommended

Length

(mm (inch))

Instruction

Manual Page

35 Stitches 25 Stitches

ELASTIC OVERLOCK

STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

FEATHER STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

ARROWHEAD STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

ARROWHEAD STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

DECORATIVE STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

LEAF STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

TREE STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

LEGS STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

DECORATIVE STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

STRETCH OVERLOCK

STITCH

3-5

(1/8-13/64)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

STRETCH OVERLOCK

STITCH

3-5

(1/8-13/64)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

SMOCKING STITCH

3-5

(1/8-13/64)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

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Stitch Length Dial

Depending on the selected stitch, you may need to

adjust the stitch length for best results.

The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent

the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25 inch).

THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE

STITCH. With the “0” setting, material is not fed. This is

used when sewing a button.

The “F” range is for making a satin stitch (close zigzag

stitch), which is used for making buttonholes and

decorative stitches. The position needed for making the

satin stitch varies according to the material and thread

being used. To determine the exact dial position, first

test the stitch and length settings on a scrap piece of

fabric to observe the feeding of the material.

1 Stitch length dial

2 Shorter

3 Longer

Pattern

Stitch Name

Recommended

Width

(mm (inch))

Recommended

Length

(mm (inch))

Instruction

Manual Page

35 Stitches 25 Stitches

COMB STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

COMB STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

DECORATIVE STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

FAGOTING STITCH

3-5

(1/8-13/64)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

DECORATIVE STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

DECORATIVE HEM STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

DECORATIVE STITCH

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

● If the stitches are bunched together,

lengthen the stitch length and continue

sewing. Do not continue sewing without

lengthening the stitch length, otherwise

the needle may break and cause injury.

CAUTION

Stretch Stitching

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the

handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that

the mark on the handwheel points directly up.

■ 35 Stitches

Selecting a Stretch Stitch

Setting the stitch length dial to “ ” or “ ”

changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch.

■ 25 Stitches

Selecting a Stretch Stitch

Setting the stitch length dial to “ ” changes the

selected pattern to a stretch stitch.

Stitch Width Dial

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the

handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that

the mark on the handwheel points directly up.

The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch

width.

THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER THE

STITCH.

Note

● When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is

selected, the needle position can be

changed from left to right by adjusting the

stitch width dial.

1 Stitch width dial

Reverse Sewing Lever

You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and

reinforcing seams.

To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in

as far as possible and hold it in that position while

you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward,

release the reverse sewing lever. The machine will

then sew forward.

1 Reverse sewing lever

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THREADING THE MACHINE

Winding the Bobbin

1Pre-tension disk

2Bobbin winder shaft

Put the spool of thread on the spool pin and

pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.

Pass the end of the thread through the hole on

the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.

●

Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that have been designed for this

sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine.

● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models,

the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or

bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)).

CAUTION

Actual size

This model Other models

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

● If the spool of thread is not in the right

place, the thread may tangle on the spool

pin.

CAUTION

Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft

and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.

Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the

spring on the shaft slides into the groove of

the bobbin.

1 Spring on the shaft

2 Groove of the bobbin

Note

● Make sure that the thread between the

spool and the bobbin is pulled tight.

While holding the end of the thread, gently

press the foot controller to wind the thread

around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the

machine.

Trim the excess thread above the bobbin.

Press the foot controller to start.

When the bobbin seems full and begins

spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot

controller.

Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft

to the left and remove the bobbin.

Note

● The needle bar does not move when you

slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.

● Immediately after winding the bobbin, it is

normal to hear the sound of the clutch

engaging when beginning to sew or turning

the handwheel.

● Make sure you follow the instructions

carefully. If you do not cut the excess

thread completely before winding the

bobbin, when the thread runs low it may

tangle around the bobbin and cause the

needle to break.

● Not winding the bobbin properly may

cause the thread tension to loosen, and

may break the needle.

1 Wound evenly

2 Wound poorly

CAUTION

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Lower Threading

• For more details on using the quick-set bobbin, see

page 19.

Raise the needle to its highest position by

turning the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot

lever.

Slide the button and open the cover.

1 Cover

2 Slide button

Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in

the direction shown by the arrow.

• Only use bobbins that were designed to be

used with this machine.

• Make sure that the thread is correctly

inserted through the tension-adjusting spring

of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re-

insert the thread.

1 Tension-adjusting spring

● Not winding the bobbin properly may cause

the thread tension to loosen, and may break

the needle.

1 Wound evenly

2 Wound poorly

● The bobbin was designed specifically for

this sewing machine. If bobbins from other

models are used, the machine will not

operate correctly. Use only the enclosed

bobbin or bobbins of the same type

(part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)).

●

Make sure you turn the power off while

threading the machine. If you accidentally

step on the foot controller and the machine

starts to sew, you could be injured.

CAUTION

Actual size

This model Other models

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

CAUTION

● Make sure you set the bobbin so the

thread unrolls in the right direction. If

the thread unrolls in the wrong direction,

it may cause the thread tension to be

incorrect or break the needle.

CAUTION

Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin

down with your finger, pass the thread

through the slit, and then pull out a short

length of thread, as shown.

Reattach the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in

place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on

the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover

clicks into place.

• Replace the cover so that the end of the

thread comes out from the left side of the

cover (as shown by the line in the

illustration).

Lower Threading (for models

equipped with a quick-set bobbin)

This feature is only available on certain models.

● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause

the thread tension to loosen, breaking the

needle and resulting in injury.

1 Wound evenly

2 Wound poorly

● The bobbin was designed specifically for

this sewing machine. If bobbins from other

models are used, the machine will not

operate correctly. Use only the enclosed

bobbin or bobbins of the same type

(part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)).

● Be sure to turn off the power. If you

accidentally step on the foot controller

and the machine begins to operate, injury

could result.

CAUTION

Actual size

This model Other models

11.5 mm

(7/16 inch)

CAUTION

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Follow steps

and

from “Lower Threading”.

Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread

through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it.

• Only use bobbins that were designed to be

used with this machine.

1 Cutter

• Make sure that the thread is correctly

inserted through the tension-adjusting spring

of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re-

insert the thread.

1 Tension-adjusting spring

Reattach the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in

place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on

the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover

clicks into place.

• You can begin sewing immediately without

drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to

draw up the bobbin thread before you start

to sew, follow the procedure in “Drawing up

the Lower Thread” (page 24).

● Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread

unrolls in the right direction. If the thread

unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause

the thread tension to be incorrect or break

the needle.

CAUTION

Upper Threading

1 Spool pin

2 Thread guide (back)

3 Thread guide (front)

4 Thread take-up lever

5 Mark on the handwheel

IMPORTANT:

Raise the presser foot using the presser foot

lever.

1 Presser foot lever

Raise the needle to its highest position by

turning the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) so that the mark on the

handwheel points directly up.

• If the needle is not correctly raised, the

sewing machine can not be threaded.

Be sure to turn the handwheel so that

the mark on the wheel points up before

threading the sewing machine.

Pull up the spool pin and put a spool of thread

on this pin.

Feed the upper thread as previously shown.

Pass the thread through both thread guides:

the back one first, and then the front one.

Make sure you guide the thread through the

thread take-up lever from right to left.

1 Thread take-up lever

● Make sure you thread the machine

properly. Otherwise, the thread could

tangle and break the needle.

CAUTION

● If the spool of thread is in the wrong

place, or is set incorrectly, the thread

may tangle on the spool pin and cause

the needle to break.

CAUTION

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Put the thread behind the guide above the

needle.

• The thread can easily be passed behind

the needle bar thread guide by holding

the thread in your left hand, then

feeding the thread with your right hand.

1 Needle bar thread guide

IMPORTANT:

Thread the needle from front to back leaving a

thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch).

• If your sewing machine is equipped with a

needle threader, use the needle threader to

thread the needle (see next section).

1 5 cm (2 inch)

Note

● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the

upper thread can not be wrapped around

the thread take-up lever. Make sure you

raise the presser foot lever and the thread

take-up lever before you feed the upper

thread.

● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may

cause sewing problems.

Using the Needle Threader (for models

equipped with a needle threader)

This feature is only available on certain models.

Turn the power off and lower the presser foot

lever.

Raise the needle to its highest position by

turning the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) so that the mark on the

handwheel points directly up.

1 Needle holder

2 Needle threader lever

Note

● When you use the needle threader, make

sure the needle holder is in the highest

position, otherwise the hook may be

damaged.

While lowering the needle threader lever,

hook the thread onto the guide.

1 Needle holder

2 Needle threader lever

3 Guide

Pull down the needle threader lever as much

as possible, and then turn the lever toward the

back of the machine (away from you). Make

sure that the hook passes through the eye of

the needle and grabs the thread.

1 Hook

2 Thread

• Hold the thread in front of the needle to

make sure that the hook grabs it.

While lightly holding the thread, turn the

needle threader lever toward the front of the

machine (toward you). The hook will pull the

thread through the needle.

Raise the needle threader lever and pull out

about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the

needle toward the back of the sewing

machine.

● The needle threader can only be used

with home sewing machine needles size

75/11-100/16. Check the table on page

26 for the appropriate needle and thread

combinations. If you are using

transparent nylon mono-filament thread,

you can only use needles in the range of

90/14-100/16.

● You can not use the needle threader if

you are using decorative threads or

special needles, such as the twin needle

and wing needle.

When using these needles or threads you

will need to thread the needle by hand.

Make sure the main power switch is off

when threading.

CAUTION

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Drawing up the Lower Thread

While lightly holding the end of the upper

thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you

(counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then

raise the needle.

Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower

thread.

Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads

and put them toward the back of the machine

under the presser foot.

1 Upper thread

2 Lower thread

■ Quick-set Bobbin Threading

This is only available on certain models.

You can begin sewing immediately without

drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing

gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower

thread by hand so that some thread will be left

over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put

the bobbin back in.

Pass the thread along the slit in the direction

of the arrow, and leave it there without

cutting it.

• The bobbin cover should still be removed.

Draw up the lower thread as described in the

previous steps

1 to 3.

Replace the bobbin cover.

Sewing with a Twin Needle

We have designed your machine so you can sew

with this needle and two top threads. You can use

the same color or two different colors of thread for

making decorative stitches.

● Use only twin needles that have been

made for this machine (part code:

X57521-021). Other needles could break

and damage the machine.

● When using the twin needle, make sure

the stitch width is not set above 3 since

this may cause the needle to hit the

needle plate and break.

● Make sure that the needle does not strike

the presser foot.

● Do not sew with bent needles. The

needle could break and injure you.

● When using the twin needle, make sure

you use the zigzag presser foot only.

CAUTION

■ Attaching the Twin Needle

Attach the twin needle in the same way as a

single needle (see page 8). The flat side of the

needle should face toward the back and the

rounded side should face toward you.

■ Attaching 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.

■ Twin Needle Threading

You should thread each needle separately.

Thread the left needle.

Follow the same instructions for threading a

single needle (see page 21).

Thread the right needle.

Thread the right needle in the same way that

you threaded the left needle using the thread

from the spool on the extra spool pin, but do

not pass the thread through the guide above

the needle before you pass it through the eye

of the right needle.

1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar

thread guide

2 Right needle thread passes in front of the needle

bar thread guide

3 Needle bar thread guide

Note

Models Equipped with a Needle Threader

● You can not use the needle threader to

thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the

twin needle by hand, from front to back.

Using the needle threader may damage the

machine.

Thread Tension

The tension of the thread will affect the quality of

your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you

change fabric or thread.

Memo

● We recommend that you do a test sample

on scrap of a 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 will appear on the surface of the fabric.

Solution

Reduce the tension by turning the upper

tension control dial to a lower number.

■ Upper Tension is too Loose

Loops appear on the back of the fabric.

Solution

Increase the tension by turning the upper

tension control dial to a higher number.

Note

● If the upper thread is not threaded correctly

or the bobbin is not installed correctly, it

may not be possible to set the correct thread

tension. If the correct thread tension cannot

be achieved, rethread the upper thread and

insert the bobbin correctly.

1 Surface of fabric

2 Back of fabric

3 Upper thread

4 Lower thread

1 Surface of fabric

2 Back of fabric

3 Upper thread

4 Lower thread

5 Loops appear on surface of fabric

1 Surface of fabric

2 Back of fabric

3 Upper thread

4 Lower thread

5 Loops appear on back of fabric

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FABRIC, THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS

Memo

● For clear nylon thread, always use needle 90/14 - 100/16.

● You can also use the same thread for the bobbin thread and upper threading.

Fabric Type

Thread

Size of Needle

Type Size

Medium

weight

fabrics

Broadcloth Cotton

–80

75/11–90/14

Taffeta

Thread synthetic

mercerized

Flannel,

Gabardine

Silk or silk

finished

50–80

Lightweight

fabrics

Lawn, Batiste Cotton

–80

65/9–75/11

Georgette

Thread synthetic

mercerized

Challis, Satin Silk

–80

Heavyweight

fabrics

Denim Cotton

–50

90/14–100/16

Corduroy

Thread synthetic

mercerized

Tweed Silk

Stretch

fabrics

Jersey

Thread for knits

–60

Ball point needle

(golden colored)

75/11–90/14

Tricot

For top stitching

Thread synthetic

mercerized

30 90/14–100/16

Silk

●

Make sure you follow the needle, thread, and fabric combinations listed in the table.

Using the wrong combination, such as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle

(65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The wrong combination may also cause the seam

to be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to skip stitches.

CAUTION

STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING

Please Read Before Sewing

Straight Stitching

*Turn the stitch width dial to adjust the needle

position. Setting the dial to 5 selects the left

needle position; setting the dial to 0 selects the

right needle position.

■ Starting Sewing

Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the

stitch number you want. You also need to set

the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch

or Triple Stretch Stitch.

Raise the needle to its highest position and lift

the presser foot lever.

Pull the upper thread though the toes of the

presser foot.

Put the fabric under the presser foot and

position the needle 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the

edge of the fabric.

Lower the presser foot.

To back tack, push down the reverse sewing

lever as far as possible, and then press the foot

controller to start reverse sewing. Release the

foot controller to stop sewing.

Release the reverse sewing lever and start

sewing in the forward direction by pressing

the foot controller.

• You can use reverse sewing for locking the

end of seams and to strengthen a stitch.

●

To avoid being injured, watch the needle carefully while you are using the machine. Keep

your hands away from moving parts.

● Do not stretch or pull the fabric during sewing, otherwise the needle may be damaged and

you may be injured.

● Do not use bent or broken needles, otherwise you may be injured.

● Take care that the needle does not hit basting pins or other objects during sewing. The needle

may break and you may be injured.

● Always use the correct presser foot. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may hit the

presser foot and bend or break and you may be injured.

● When you turn the handwheel by hand, always turn it toward you (counterclockwise).

Turning it the other way may cause the thread to tangle and damage the needle or fabric, and

you may be injured.

CAUTION

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Straight Stitch

1-4

(1/64-3/16)

5-0*

(3/16-0)

Triple Stretch

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

● Make sure the needle does not hit a pin

or any other object during sewing. The

thread could tangle or the needle could

break, and you may be injured.

CAUTION

STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING

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■ Changing Sewing Direction

Stop the machine at the point where you want

to change direction with the needle still in the

fabric.

Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its

new direction using the needle as a pivot.

Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the

new direction.

■ Finishing Sewing

You can use stitching to lock the threads at the

end of the seam or to strengthen a stitch.

Stitch to the end of the seam and stop.

Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch

backwards for 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the end of

the fabric.

■ Removing the Material from the Machine

Stop the machine.

Raise the needle to its highest position and

make sure that the thread take-up lever is also

in its highest position.

Lift the presser foot, raise the needle to its

highest position, and then pull the fabric out

gently to the left hand side.

• Raise the needle to its highest position and

make sure that the thread take-up lever is

also in its highest position.

Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the

left hand side of the machine

1 Thread cutter

To prepare the machine for the next seam,

pull about 10 cm (4 inch) of thread through

the toes of the presser foot toward the back of

the machine.

■ Top Stitching and Stretch Materials

You can use a straight stitch for top stitching and

sewing lightweight fabrics.

You can use a triple stretch stitch for sewing

stretch fabrics.

Zigzag Stitching

■ Zigzag Stitch

Turn the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag

Stitch, and then start sewing.

We recommend that you sew using the Straight

Stitch at the beginning and end of zigzag stitches.

(This acts as a reinforcement stitch.)

■ Satin Stitch

Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the “F” range

produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). The

Satin Stitch can be used for making buttonholes

and decorative stitches. Set the pattern selection

dial to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in

the “F” range, and set the stitch width dial

between 0 and 5.

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Zigzag Stitch

F-4

(1/64-3/16)

0-5

(0-3/16)

BUILT-IN STITCHES

Blind Hem Stitching

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge

of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers,

without the stitch showing. Use the Blind Hem Stitch

when sewing on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch

Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics.

Both threads should be the same color as the

fabric.

Fold back the hem, as shown in Fig. A. Then

fold the edge of the fabric as in Fig. B. Leave a

6 mm (15/64 inch) overlap at the edge.

Set the pattern selection dial to the Blind Hem

Stitch or Stretch Blind Hem Stitch, and then

set the stitch length.

Sew on the fold as in Fig. C.

When the fabric is unfolded you will have a

Blind Hem Stitch as shown in Fig. D.

1 Right side of fabric

2 Wrong side of fabric

3 10 mm (3/8 inch)

4 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Note

● The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for

stretch fabrics.

Shell Tuck Stitching

The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot

(lace-like) edge on lightweight fabric.

Set the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck

Stitch.

Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter

than normal.

Place the fabric under the presser foot so that

it will be sewn along the bias, with the straight

stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag

stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge.

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Blind Hem

Stitch

F-2

(1/64-1/16)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Stretch Blind

Hem Stitch

F-1.5

(1/64-1/16)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Stretch Blind

Hem Stitch

F-1.5

(1/64-1/16)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Shell Tuck

Stitch

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

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Sew at a slow speed.

Elastic Stitching

You can use the Elastic Stitch for mending, sewing

elastic or joining fabric. Each is explained below.

Set the pattern selection dial to the Elastic Stitch.

■ Mending

Set the stitch length dial between “F” and 2.5.

Place the reinforcement fabric under the area

you want to mend.

Following the line of the tear, sew using the

Elastic Stitch as shown.

■ Sewing Elastic

Place the elastic on the fabric.

As you sew, stretch the elastic in front of and

behind the presser foot.

■ Joining Fabric

You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of

fabric together and it is very effective when

sewing knitted fabrics. If you are using nylon

thread, the stitch will not be visible.

Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric

together and center them under the presser

foot.

Sew them together using the Elastic Stitch.

Make sure you keep the two fabric edges close

together.

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Elastic Stitch

F-2.5

(1/64-3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Double Action Stitching

These stitches are used for joining two pieces of

fabric, such as when making patchwork. Set the

pattern selection dial to the Double Action Stitch,

Bridging Stitch, or Rampart Stitch.

Heirloom Stitching

These stitches are used to join two pieces of fabric

while leaving a space between their edges.

Fold over the edges of the two pieces of fabric

for the hem and baste the edges to a thin

piece of paper leaving a small space between

them.

Set the pattern selection dial to the Smocking

Stitch, Fagoting Stitch, or Decorative Stitch.

Stitch along the edge, pulling both threads

slightly when beginning to sew.

Use thicker than normal threads for sewing.

After sewing, remove the basting and the

paper. Finish by tying knots on the reverse

side at the beginning and the end of the

seams.

1 First needle drop

Overedge Stitching

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Double Action

Stitch

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Bridging Stitch

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Rampart Stitch

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Smocking

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-13/64)

Fagoting

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-13/64)

Decorative

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Elastic Shell

Tuck Stitch

F-3

(1/64-1/8)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Stretch

Overlock

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Elastic

Overlock

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Arrowhead

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Arrowhead

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Comb Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Comb Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

1.5 mm

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You can use these stitches to join together seams and

finish them in one operation. The Overlock Stitches

are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the

Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of a

blanket.

Set the pattern selection dial to an overedge

stitch.

Put the fabric under the presser foot so that

the seamline (or arrowhead point) is

approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) to the left of

the center of the presser foot. This stitch

works best with a seam allowance of

approximately 5 mm (3/16 inch) as this allows

the right (zigzag) side of the stitch to overlock

the cut edge of the fabric.

If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch

pattern, trim away any excess fabric after

stitching.

A finished Elastic Overlock Stitch is shown in the

illustration below.

Feather Stitching

Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch

when embroidering or when hemming blankets,

tablecloths, or draperies.

Set the pattern selection dial to the Feather

Stitch.

Place the fabric right side up and sew 1 cm

(3/8 inch) from the edge of the fabric.

Trim close to the stitching.

The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling.

Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching

This stitch can be used wherever a zigzag stitch

would be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics.

The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used as a

decorative top stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to

the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch.

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Feather Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Triple Zigzag

Stretch Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Decorative Stitching

These stitches can be used for decorative top

stitching and for smocking. Set the pattern selection

dial to the Triangle Stitch, Leaf Stitch, etc.

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Triangle Stitch

F-1.5

(1/64-1/16)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Decorative

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Leaf Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Tree Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Legs Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Decorative

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

Stretch

Overlock

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-13/64)

Stretch

Overlock

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-13/64)

Decorative

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Decorative

Hem Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Decorative

Stitch

Fixed

2.5 (3/32)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS

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SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS

Making a Buttonhole

(1-Step Automatic Buttonhole)

Memo

● We recommend that you practice making a

buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before

you try it on an actual garment.

● When making buttonholes on soft fabrics,

place a stabilizer material on the underside

of the fabric.

Making a buttonhole is a simple process that

provides reliable results.

■ Making a Buttonhole

Using tailor’s chalk, mark the position and

length of the buttonhole on the fabric.

1 Marks on fabric

Attach the buttonhole foot and set the pattern

selection dial to “F”.

You need to sew the front bar tack first. Lower

the presser foot to align the marks on the foot

with the mark on the fabric.

Open the button plate and insert the button.

1 Starting mark on the fabric

2 Marks on the foot

3 Button plate

Lower the buttonhole lever and push it back

slightly.

While gently holding the upper thread, start

the machine.

The bar tacks of the buttonhole are sewn in

the order shown.

Stop the machine when buttonhole stitching is

finished.

Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Foot

F-1.5

(1/64-1/16)

3-5

(1/8-3/16)

Buttonhole

Foot

■ Making a Buttonhole on Stretch Fabrics

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, the

buttonhole stitching is sewn over a gimp thread.

Using tailor’s chalk, mark the position of the

buttonhole on the fabric, and then attach the

buttonhole foot and set the pattern selection

dial to “F”.

1 Marks on fabric

Hook the gimp thread onto the back end of

the buttonhole foot, bring the two gimp

thread ends to the front of the foot, insert

them into the grooves, and then temporarily

tie them there.

Set the stitch width to match the diameter of

the gimp thread.

Lower the presser foot and start sewing.

Once sewing is completed, gently pull the

gimp thread to remove any slack, and then

trim off the excess.

Adjusting Buttonholes

If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is

not the same, you can make the following

adjustments.

Set the stitch length dial between "F" and 1.5

and sew the buttonhole on a scrap piece of

fabric to observe how the material is fed.

If the right side of the buttonhole is too open

or tight, adjust the feeding of the material

with the stitch length dial.

1 Right side

2 Shorter

3 Longer

After obtaining a satisfactory feed on the right

side, stitch the buttonhole and observe the

feeding.

SEWING BUTTONHOLES AND BUTTONS

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If the left side is too open or tight compared

with the right side, adjust the buttonhole fine-

adjustment screw as described below.

If the left side is too open, turn the buttonhole

fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver

in the

– direction.

If the left side is too tight, turn the buttonhole

fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver

in the + direction.

• This adjustment ensures both sides of the

buttonhole are the same.

1 Stitch length dial

2 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw

3 Left side

4 Buttonhole appearance

Sewing Buttons

Measure the distance between the

buttonholes and mark the fabric. Then set the

pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and

set the width you want.

Turn off the machine.

Change the foot to the button sewing foot.

Place the darning plate on the needle plate.

Turn on the machine.

Put a button between the foot and the fabric

and make sure that the needle enters the holes

without hitting the button. If it hits, see step

At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches.

Remove the material from the machine. Cut

the upper and lower threads and tie both

threads at the back of the material.

Stitch

Name

Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Foot Other

Zigzag

Stitch

(1/64)

Any

Button

Sewing

Foot

Darning

Plate

● Make sure the needle does not hit the

button during sewing. The needle may

break and you may be injured.

CAUTION

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS

Zipper Insertion

You can use the zipper foot 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.

1 Zipper foot

2 Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper

3 Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper

Turn off the machine and raise the presser

foot.

Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight

Stitch. Set the stitch length between 2

(1/16 inch) and 3 (1/8 inch). Set the stitch

width at 2.5 (3/32 inch) to move the needle

into the correct position.

To attach the zipper foot, lower the presser

foot lever either on the left or right pin of the

zipper foot.

Fold the edge of the material 2 cm (3/4 inch)

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.

Sew 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.

To sew the opposite side of the zipper, first

turn the machine off and raise the presser foot

lever. Release the zipper foot by pressing the

button located at the back of the foot, then fit

the foot on the other side of the zipper.

Continue sewing using the pin on that side of

the zipper foot.

Stitch

Name

Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Foot

Straight

Stitch

2-3

(1/16-1/8)

2.5

(center)

(3/32)

Zipper

Foot

● Turn the handwheel by hand to make

sure the needle does not hit the zipper

foot before you start sewing. Choosing a

different stitch will cause the needle to

hit the presser foot and break, and you

may be injured.

● 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

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————

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Gathering

Set the pattern selection dial to Straight

Stitch.

Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that

the lower thread lies on the underside of the

material.

Sew a single row (or many rows) of straight

stitches.

Pull the lower threads to gather the material.

Darning

Turn off the machine.

Place the darning plate on the needle plate,

then turn on the machine.

Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight

Stitch.

Put the section you want to darn under the

presser foot together with fabric for

reinforcement.

Lower the presser foot.

Begin sewing by alternating between gently

drawing the work away from you and pulling

it toward you.

Repeat this motion until the darn section is

filled with parallel lines of stitching.

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Straight Stitch 4 (3/16)

Stitch

Name

Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Foot Other

Straight

Stitch

Any

Zigzag

Presser

Foot

Darning

Plate

Appliqués

You can create an applique by cutting a different

piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a

decoration.

Baste the cut design to the fabric.

Carefully sew around the edge of the design

with a zigzag stitch.

Cut away any fabric that is left outside the

stitching.

Remove 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

Turn off the machine.

Place the darning plate on the needle plate,

then turn on the machine.

Set the pattern selection dial to Zigzag Stitch.

Draw the lettering (for monogramming) or

design (for embroidering) on the surface of

the fabric.

Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoops

as firmly as possible, with the underside of the

fabric on the bottom of the inside hoop.

Put the work under the needle and lower the

presser bar with the foot removed.

Pull the lower thread up through the starting

position by turning the handwheel and make a

few holding stitches.

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch Width

[mm (inch)]

Zigzag Stitch

F-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

Name

Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm

(inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm

(inch)]

Foot Other

Zigzag

Stitch

Any Any None

Darning

Plate

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————

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Grip 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

Sew by moving the hoop slowly along the

lettering at a constant speed.

Secure with a few straight stitches at the end

of the last letter.

■ Embroidering

Stitch the outline of the design by moving the

embroidery hoop.

Fill 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.

Secure 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

● Keep fingers away from moving parts,

especially needles.

CAUTION

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.

Turn off the machine.

Raise the needle and the presser foot.

Loosen the presser foot screw to remove the

presser foot holder.

1 Use a coin or screwdriver

2 Presser foot holder

3 Presser foot screw

Attach the forked section of the connecting

lever to the needle clamp, and fit the walking

foot to the presser bar.

1 Forked part of operation lever

2 Presser bar holder

3 Needle clamp

Lower the presser foot lever and then tighten

the presser foot screw.

1 Presser foot screw

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Straight Stitch

1-4

(1/16-3/16)

2-3

(1/16-1/8)

Zigzag Stitch

1-4

(1/16-3/16)

0-5

(0-3/16)

USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS —————————————————————————————————————

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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.

Turn off the machine.

Raise the needle and the presser foot.

Loosen the presser foot screw to remove the

presser foot holder.

1 Use a coin or screwdriver

2 Presser foot holder

3 Presser foot screw

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.

1 Presser foot screw

2 Needle clamp screw

Put the darning plate on the needle plate.

Turn on the machine.

Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight

Stitch.

• Before starting to sew, draw the quilting

design on the fabric.

●

Use a coin or 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

Name

Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Other

Straight

Stitch

Any

2.5

(3/32)

Darning

Plate

CAUTION

● Be careful not to touch the needle,

otherwise you may be injured.

● Use a coin or 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.

CAUTION

Use both hands to keep the fabric firmly

stretched and move the fabric to sew over the

drawn design.

1 Quilting design

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 seams

when piecing together a quilt.

1 Seam allowance 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

Turn off the machine.

Set 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).

Attach the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot.

Turn on the machine.

Position the presser foot over the fabric and

sew as shown in the illustration below.

■ Achieving an Accurate Seam Allowance

1 Beginning of stitching

2 Align this mark with the edge of the fabric.

3 End of stitching

4 Align this mark with the edge of the fabric.

■ Stitching the Top of a Quilt

1 Top of fabric

2 Seam 3.2 mm (1/8 inch)

Stitch Name Pattern

Stitch

Length

[mm (inch)]

Stitch

Width

[mm (inch)]

Straight Stitch

2-2.5

(1/16-3/32)

2.5 (center)

(3/32)

APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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APPENDIX

MAINTENANCE

Changing the Light Bulb

Remove the power supply plug from the

outlet.

Loosen the screw on the back of the sewing

head. Then remove the light cover from the

machine.

Replace the sewing light bulb.

1 Bulb

2 Loosen

3 Tighten

Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw.

Cleaning

Switch the machine off and unplug it.

Raise the needle and the presser foot.

Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle

clamp screw to remove the presser foot

holder and the needle.

Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,

and then slide it toward you to remove the

needle plate cover.

1 Needle 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

● Make sure you unplug the machine

before you clean it, otherwise you risk

getting an electric shock or being injured.

CAUTION

Using 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.

1 Use a coin or screwdriver

Grasp the bobbin case, and then lift it out to

the left.

Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to

remove any dust from the race and its

surrounding area.

1 Cleaning brush

2 Race

• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.

Insert the bobbin case so that the projection

on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

1 Projection

2 Spring

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.

1 Tab

2 Notch

3 Screws

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.

CAUTION

APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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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.

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

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 a coin or 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 9

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 18-20

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 18-20

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 18-22

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

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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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 9

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

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference

INDEX

Numerics

1/4-inch quilting foot ....................................................43

1-Step Automatic Buttonhole

................................... 5, 34

Accessories .....................................................................6

optional .............................................................. 6, 41

Appliqués

.....................................................................39

Blind hem stitching .......................................................29

Bobbin

winding ...................................................................16

Buttonhole

adjusting ..................................................................35

making ....................................................................34

Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw

.................................36

Buttons

sewing .....................................................................36

Cleaning .......................................................................44

Connecting plugs

............................................................7

Darning ........................................................................38

Darning plate

............................................36, 38, 39, 42

Decorative stitching

......................................................33

Double action stitching

.................................................31

Drawing up the lower thread

........................................24

Elastic stitching .............................................................30

Embroidering

................................................................39

Fabric, thread, and needle combinations ......................26

Feather stitching

............................................................32

Flat bed attachment

......................................................10

Foot controller

................................................................8

Free-arm style

...............................................................10

Gathering ......................................................................38

Handwheel ...................................................................21

Heirloom stitching

........................................................31

Light bulb

changing .................................................................44

Light switch

....................................................................8

Lower threading

............................................................18

quick-set bobbin ............................................... 19, 24

Main parts .......................................................................5

Main power

....................................................................8

Maintenance

.................................................................44

Monogramming

............................................................39

Needle

checking ....................................................................8

combinations with fabric and thread ..........................26

replacing ...................................................................8

Needle threader

............................................................22

Overedge stitching ........................................................31

Pattern selection dial .....................................................11

Patterns

.........................................................................12

Presser foot

changing ...................................................................9

Quick-set bobbin ................................................... 19, 24

Quilting foot

.................................................................42

Race

cleaning ..................................................................44

Repacking instructions ....................................................2

Reverse sewing lever

.....................................................15

Satin stitch ....................................................................28

Shell tuck stitching

........................................................29

Spool pin

............................................................... 16, 21

extra ........................................................................25

Stitch length dial

...........................................................14

Stitch width dial

............................................................15

Stitches

built-in ....................................................................29

names .....................................................................12

Straight stitching

...........................................................27

Stretch stitching

............................................................15

Thread cutter ................................................................28

Thread tension

..............................................................25

Threading

lower ............................................................... 18, 19

needle threader ........................................................22

twin needle ..............................................................25

upper ......................................................................21

Triple zigzag stretch stitching

........................................32

Troubleshooting

............................................................46

Twin needle

attaching ............................................................ 9, 25

sewing .....................................................................24

Unpacking instructions ...................................................2

Upper tension control dial

............................................25

Upper threading

............................................................21

Walking foot .................................................................41

Zigzag stitching .............................................................28

Zipper insertion

............................................................37

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S29

XD1931

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Printed in China

Operation Manual

SEWING BUTTONHOLES

AND BUTTONS

BUILT-IN STITCHES

APPENDIX

USING ATTACHMENTS

AND APPLICATIONS

STRAIGHT AND

ZIGZAG STITCHING

KNOWING YOUR

SEWING MACHINE