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INSTRUCTION BOOK

MC6600P

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the

followings:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine

from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

2. Always unplug before replacing a sewing machine bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 12 Volts,

5 Watts.

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

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

or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual.

Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this owner’s manual.

3. Never operate this sewing 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 this sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealers or service center for examination,

repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing

machine and foot controller free from 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 all controls to the off (“O”) position, 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 sewing 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 this sewing machine off (“O”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as

threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin or changing the presser foot, and

the like.

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

when making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner’s manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The design and specifications are subject to change without a prior notice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NAME OF PARTS ............................................3

STANDARD ACCESSORIES ..........................4

GETTING READY TO SEW .............................5

Connecting the Power Supply .................................5

To use start/stop button ........................................5

To use foot control ................................................5

Controlling Sewing Speed .......................................6

Speed control slider .............................................6

Foot control ..........................................................6

Function Buttons ............................................. 7 - 10

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot ................11

Attaching the Knee Lifter .......................................11

Changing the Presser Foot ...................................12

Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder .............12

Setting for Dual Feed Sewing................................13

To disengage the Dual Feed Device .....................14

Detaching the Dual Feed Foot ..............................14

Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses ................15

Winding the Bobbin ....................................... 16 - 18

Removing the bobbin .........................................16

Setting the spool of thread .................................16

Winding the bobbin.............................................17

Inserting the bobbin ...........................................18

Threading the Machine ................................. 19 - 22

Threading the machine............................... 19 - 22

Automatic needle threader .................................21

Drawing up the bobbin thread ............................22

Changing Needles.................................................23

Thread and Needle Chart .....................................23

Balancing Thread Tension .....................................24

Adjusting the tension ..........................................24

Adjusting the Foot Pressure ..................................25

Dropping the Feed Dog .........................................25

Selecting the Sewing Mode...................................26

The Help Button ....................................................27

Selecting the Pattern .............................................27

Customizing Machine Settings ...................... 28 - 29

Resumption setting ............................................28

Sound setting .....................................................28

Language selection ............................................29

Window duration time setting .............................29

BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1)............................30 - 44

Straight Stitch(A:Zigzag foot) .......................... 30 - 36

Using the cloth guide........................................... 31

Using the seam guide lines ................................. 31

Adjusting the needle drop position,stitch length .. 32

Changing the stitch width, length(Auto) ...............33

Restoring the original setting ...............................33

Variety of the straight stitches ...................... 34 - 35

Straight Stitch(AD:Dual feed) ................................. 36

Dual feed adjusting dial ........................................36

Basting ................................................................... 37

Zigzag Stitch .......................................................... 38

Overcasting Stitch .................................................. 39

Variety of Overcasting Stitches ...............................40

Zipper Sewing ................................................. 41 - 43

Rolled Hem .............................................................44

PATCHWORK AND QUILTING (Mode 2) ....45 - 48

Using the Needle Plate .......................................... 45

Seaming Patchwork Pieces ................................... 45

Patchwork Stitches................................................. 45

Quilting ................................................................... 46

Free Motion Quilting ................................................46

Clasp Stitch .............................................................47

Applique ................................................................. 47

Programming French Knots ................................... 48

UTILITY STITCHES AND

DECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3) ............49 -73

Buttonholes ...........................................................49

Sensor buttonholes ....................................... 50 - 54

Square buttonhole ...................................... 50 - 52

Corded buttonhole..............................................53

Changing buttonhole width.................................54

Changing buttonhole stitch density ....................54

Automatic buttonhole..................................... 55 - 56

Round buttonhole ..................................................57

Keyhole buttonhole................................................57

Knit buttonhole ......................................................58

Button Sewing .......................................................59

Darning ......................................................... 60 - 61

Tacking ..................................................................62

Eyelet ....................................................................63

Blind Hem...................................................... 64 - 65

Extender Stitches ..................................................66

One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch............67

Pattern combination with auto thread cutting ........68

Elongation Sewing ................................................69

Programming pattern combination with

a mirror Image ...................................................... 70

Sewing the pattern combination from the

beginning...............................................................71

Sewing the current pattern from the beginning .....71

Shell Tuc ................................................................72

Scallop Stitch ........................................................72

Cording..................................................................73

MONOGRAMMING....................................... 74 - 76

Selecting a Letter Style .........................................74

Programming a Monogram............................ 75 - 76

EDITING (1) ...................................................... 77- 78

Viewing a Long Text ..............................................77

Editing a Monogram ...................................... 77 - 78

Deleting a letter (character)................................77

Inserting a letter (character) ...............................78

Duplicating a pattern ..........................................78

EDITING (2) ...................................................... 79- 81

Uniform stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only)

...................................................................... 79 - 80

Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only) .....81

TO STORE AND CALL STITCH PATTERN

COMBINATIONS (Mode2,Mode3,Monogram)

................................................................82 - 83

TWIN NEEDLE SEWING .........................84 -85

CORRECTING DISTORED STITCH

PATTERNS ....................................................86

CARE AND MAINTENANCE..................87 - 88

Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and

Thread Cutter ........................................................87

Attaching Bobbin Holder and Needle Plate...........87

Replacing the Light Bulb .......................................88

PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS 89 - 90

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................91

34 35

NAME OF PARTS

1. Foot Pressure Dial

2. Thread Take-up Lever

3. Thread Guide

4. Quick Reference Board

5. Speed Control slider

6. Retractable Thread Guide

7. Bobbin Winder Spindle

8. Bobbin Winder Stopper

9. LCD Screen

10. Function Buttons

11. LCD Contrast Adjusting Dial

12. Drop Feed Lever

13. Knee Lifter Socket

14. Stitch Balance Adjusting Screw

15. Tension Regulating Dial

16. Thread Cutter Button

17. Up/Down Needle Button

18. Auto-Lock Button

19. Reverse Button

20. Start/Stop Button

21. Hook Cover Plate Release Button

22. Hook Cover Plate

23. Needle Plate

24. Needle Threader

25. Thread Cutter

26. Face Plate

27. Zigzag Foot A

28. Foot Holder

29. Thumb Screw

30. Buttonhole Lever

31. Upper Feed Mechanism

32. Needle

33. Needle Clamp Screw

34. Carrying Handle

35. Bobbin Winding Tension Disk

36. Presser Foot Lifter

37. Spool Pins

38. Dual Feed Adjusting Dial

39. Machine Sockets

40. Foot Control Plug

41. Power Switch

42. Handwheel

43. Thread Cutter

44. Thread Guide 1

Attaching the quick reference board

The quick reference board and setscrews are included in

the standard accessories.

Fix the quick reference board on the backside of the

machine with the two setscrews.

Tighten the screws firmly with a screwdriver.

Setscrews

Quick Reference Board

123

456

789

13 14

15 16 17

21 22

23 24

27 28

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

1. Zigzag Foot A (comes attached to the machine)

2. Overedge Foot C

3. Rolled Hem Foot D

4. Zipper Foot E

5. Satin Stitch Foot F

6. Blind Hem Foot G

7. Cording Foot H

8. Overcasting Foot M

9. Automatic Buttonhole Foot R

10. Screwdriver

11. Screwdriver

12. Set of Needles

13. Lint Brush

14. Seam Ripper

15. Spool Holder (Large)

16. Spool Holder (Small)

17. Bobbins

18. Quilting Bar

19. Basting/Darning Foot P-2

20. 1/4” Seam Foot O

21. Open Toe Satin Stitch Foot F-2

22. Cloth Guide with Screw

23. Quick Reference Chart

24. Instruction Book

25. Power Supply Cord

26. Foot Control

27. Accessory Box

28. Knee Lifter

29. Dual Feed Foot AD

Connecting the Power Supply

GETTING READY TO SEW

1Power Switch

2Machine Plug

3Machine Socket

4Power Supply Cord

5Power Supply Plug

6Wall Outlet

NOTE:

Make sure to use the power supply cord that comes

with the machine.

To use foot control

Turn off the power switch, insert the foot control plug

and machine plug into the machine, then the power

supply plug into the wall outlet in this order.

Turn on the power switch.

1Power Switch

2Machine Plug

3Machine Socket

4Foot Control Plug

5Power Supply Plug

6Wall Outlet

7Foot Control socket

CAUTION

Always turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing

machine from the electrical outlet when the machine is not in

use.

To use start/stop button

Turn off the power switch, then insert the machine plug

into the machine and the power supply plug into the

wall outlet. Turn on the power switch.

Controlling Sewing Speed

Speed control slider

Sewing speed can be varied according to your sewing

needs with the speed control slider.

qTo increase sewing speed, slide it to the right.

wTo decrease sewing speed, slide it to the left.

Foot control

Sewing speed is varied by the foot control.

The harder you press down on the foot control, the

faster the machine runs.

The machine runs at the maximum speed set by the

speed control slider when the foot control is fully

depressed.

Operating Instructions:

The symbol “O” on a switch indicates the "off" position of a

switch.

For appliances with 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 it 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.

Foot controller Model 21371 is for use with sewing

machine Model MC6600P.

When stitches D1, D2, 8, 9 Mode 1, D01, D02, 08, 09 Mode 2 and 01, 02 Mode 3

are selected, the machine will immediately sew locking stitches when the Auto-

lock button is pressed, then automatically stop. When sewing any other stitches,

the machine will sew locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and

automatically stop.

5Press this button to start or stop the machine. The machine starts running slowly

for the first few stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed control slider.

The button turned on to red while the machine running.

The button turned on to green while the machine stopping.

NOTES:

• Start/stop button cannot be used when the foot control is connected to the

machine.

• If you start the machine with the presser foot up (normal up position or extra

lifted position), the LCD screen will advise you to lower tht the machine.

(See page 11. for the presser lifter position)

2 Reverse stitch button

When stitches D1, D2, 8, 9 Mode 1, D01, D02, 08, 09 Mode 2 and 01, 02 Mode 3

are selected, the machine will sew in reverse while the reverse stitch button is

pressed.

If you press the reverse stitch button when sewing any other stitches, the machine

will immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop.

3 Auto-lock button

4 Up/down needle position button

Press this button to bring the needle up or down. The machine will stop with the

needle up or down depending on the needle position determined by this button.

The needle position LED will turn on when the down position is selected.

5 Needle up/down stop position LED

NOTE:

The needle will always stop in the up position after sewing buttonholes,

bartacks, eyelets and darning.

If you press the up/down needle position button when the presser foot is at the

extra lifted position, the LCD screen will advise you to lower the foot.

1 Start/stop button

Function Buttons

76Press this button after finishing sewing and the machine will trim the

threads.

The LED signal blinks while cutting the threads.

7 Thread Cutter Signal

6 Thread cutter button

NOTES:

The auto thread cutter will work well with normal sewing threads #30 or

finer.

Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the specialized or thick

threads if the auto thread cutter does not work well.

When starting the next seam, pull the needle thread to pick the bobbin

thread up and draw them to the back and under the foot.

Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism regularly to avoid malfunction

due to built up lint.

Avoid using a paper cored spool when it begins to empty since it will not

unwind smoothly. It may cause the thread to bunch or slip when using

the auto thread cutter.

Mode button (See page 26)

Press this button to select the desired mode.

Letter style button (See page 74)

Press this button to change the letter style of monogram.

Memory/recall button (See pages 33, 82)

Press this button to register or recall programmed pattern combinations.

The previous pattern combination will be replaced by the new combination when

pressing this button after programming. The registered pattern combination will be

recalled when pressing this button on the initial screen of the selected mode.

Twin needle button (See page 84)

Press this button when sewing with a twin needle.

Elongation button (See page 69)

Press this button to elongate satin stitch patterns.

Bobbin winding button (See page 17)

Press this button to wind the bobbin.

Stitch width adjusting button (See pages 38, 75)

Press this button to alter the stitch width.

In the monogram mode, pressing the “ – ” button will reduce the letter to 2/3 of the

original size.

Stitch length adjusting button (See pages 33, 38)

Press this button to alter the stitch length.

Editing button (See page 77)

Press this button to edit the programmed patterns.

In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the left.

Help button (See pages 27, 77)

Press this button to view alternative applications of certain stitches.

In the editing mode this button is used to shift the cursor to the right.

LCD contrast adjusting dial

Turn this dial to adjust contrast of the LCD Screen.

891011 12 13

14 15 16

Auto thread cutter button (See pages 52, 76)

Press this button after the last memorized pattern and the machine will automatically

trim the threads when sewing is finished.

Clear button (See page 77)

Press this button to delete a pattern from programmed pattern combination. Pressing

this button after sewing or pressing and holding for a few seconds will delete entire

pattern combination and the LCD screen will return to the initial display of the selected

mode.

Initial display: D1 Mode 1, D01 Mode 2 , 01 Mode 3.

Turnover memory button (See pages 70, 71)

Press this button to memorize a pattern in mirror image.

Memory button (See pages 66-68, 71, 75, 78)

Press this button to memorize the desired patterns. Up to 50 patterns can be

memorized.

Locking stitch button (See page 67)

Press this button after memorizing the last pattern and the machine will sew the

pattern combination and lock the stitch off then stop automatically when sewing is

finished.

21 22 23

19 Pattern selection buttons (See page 27)

Press these buttons to select the desired pattern. In

the direct selection mode (Mode 1), patterns number

01 to 10 can be directly selected by pressing the

corresponding button.

In other modes, enter the two-digit pattern number

with the numeral buttons.

Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot

The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.

You can raise the presser foot higher than the normal up

position. This allows for setting the dual feed device and

helps you to place thick fabrics under it.

1Presser Foot Lifter

2Presser Foot

3Up Position

4Extra Lift

5Down Position

NOTE:

If you press the up/down needle position button with

the presser foot at the extra lifted position, the LCD

screen advise you to lower the foot (A).

Attaching the Knee Lifter

The Knee Lifter is extremely helpful when sewing

applique, patchwork and quilting since it allows you to

handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser

foot.

Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the

knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.

1 Knee Lifter

2 Ribs

3 Notches

Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower.

NOTE:

Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing, otherwise the

fabric will not be fed smoothly.

(A)

Changing the Presser Foot

CAUTION:

Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.

Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern. Wrong

foot can cause the needle to break.

To snap off:

Raise the needle and presser foot.

Press the red button on the back of the foot holder and the

foot will drop.

1 Red Button

2 Foot Holder

3 Presser Foot

To snap on:

Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just under

the groove of the foot holder.

Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.

Each foot is marked with a letter for identification.

4 Groove

5 Pin

6 Identification Letter

Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder

WARNING:

Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching

the foot holder.

To detach:

Raise the presser bar and turn the thumbscrew

counterclockwise to remove the foot holder.

1 Thumbscrew

2 Foot holder

To attach:

Loosen the thumbscrew and attach the presser foot to the

presser bar.

Tighten the thumbscrew by turning it clockwise.

3 Presser Bar

Loosen the thumb screw and remove the foot holder.

2 Thumb screw

3 Foot holder

Attach the Dual feed foot to the pressure bar, and tighten

thumbscrew lightly. Lower the presser foot lifter and

tighten the thumbscrew securely.

4 Dual feed foot

5 Pressure bar

To attach the Dual feed foot:

To engage the dual feed device

When you use the Dual feed, attach the Dual feed as

follows.

(See page 27)

Setting for Dual Feed Sewing

Raise the needle and presser foot.

1 Presser foot lifter

Raise the presser foot lifter to its extra lift position.

1 Extra lift position

Lower the Dual feed device slowly and swing forward

to the under side of the Dual feed foot untill they

engage.

2 Dual feed device

To disengage the Dual Feed Device

Pull down the Dual feed device and swing it to

the rear to disengage. Release the Dual feed

device slowly.

2 Dual feed device

Detaching the Dual Feed Foot

Raise the needle and the presser foot lifter

to its extra lift position.

1 Presser foot lifter

Loosen the thumb screw and remove the Dual feed

foot.

Attach the foot holder to the pressure bar and

tighten thumb screw firmly.

5 Foot holder

6 Pressure bar

3 Thumb screw

4 Dual feed foot

Set the presser foot lifter to normal position.

Variety of Presser Feet and Their Uses

1Zigzag foot A:

This is the most versatile foot. It can be used for various

stitches including straight stitches and zigzag stitches. It is

designed to achieve firm and neat seam results.

2Overedge foot C:

This foot is exclusively for overedging. The brush on the

foot effectively prevents skipped stitches on the raw edge of

fabrics.

3Rolled hem foot D:

This special foot is for sewing a rolled hem. The curl of the

foot helps to form a hem at a constant width.

4Zipper foot E:

This foot is for sewing zippers. The zipper teeth are guided

through the grooves on the bottom of the foot.

5Satin stitch foot F:

This clear plastic foot is ideal for satin stitches and

decorative stitches. The center groove on the bottom of the

foot ensures smooth feeding of dense stitches.

6Craft foot F-2:

This is an open toe satin stitch foot for patchwork and

appliqué.

7Blind hem foot G:

This foot is specially designed for blind hemming. The guide

on the foot helps feed the fabric and sew a straight and

nearly invisible blind-hem.

8Cording foot H:

This foot is specially designed to hold one or three strands

of cording to create braiding.

9Overcasting Foot M:

This foot is specially designed to simulate professional style

overlocking. The wires on the foot effectively prevent the

fabric edge from puckering or rolling.

10 1/4” Seam foot O:

This foot is useful for patchwork piecing. The guide on the

foot maintains an exact 1/4” (0.7 cm) seam allowance.

11 Basting/Darning foot P-2:

This is a special foot for basting. It holds the fabric while

taking a stitch, synchronizing with the needle bar

movement. This foot can also be used for free motion

embroidery or quilting.

12 Automatic buttonhole foot R:

This foot is for buttonholes and for darning. Place a button

in the button holder on the rear of the foot. This

automatically sets the buttonhole size.

13 Dual feed foot AD:

This is a special foot for hard-to- feed materials. This foot

effectively prevents fabrics from shifting and puckering. It is

great for quilting and matching plaids.

144

Winding the Bobbin

Removing the bobbin

Slide the hook cover plate release button to the

right, and remove the hook cover plate.

Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.

1 Hook Cover Plate Release Button

2 Hook Cover Plate

3 Bobbin

NOTES:

Avoid using a bobbin when it begins to become

empty, as it may cause thread bunching.

Always use the correct bobbin. Using a wrong bobbin

may cause malfunctions.

Setting the spool of thread

Place the spool of thread on the spool pin with

the thread coming off the spool as shown.

Attach the spool holder, and press it firmly

against the spool of thread.

1 Spool of Thread

2 Spool Pin

3 Spool Holder

Use the large spool holder for ordinary spools, while

the small spool holder for small spools.

4 Small Spool

5 Small Spool Holder

NOTES:

Avoid using a paper cored spool when it begins to

empty since it will not unwind smoothly. It may cause

the thread to bunch or slip when using the auto thread

cutter.

Winding the bobbin

Pass the thread through the guide on the

thread guide bar from behind.

1 Thread Guide Bar

Pass the thread under the bobbin winding

tension disk.

2 Bobbin Winding Tension Disk

Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the

inside to the outside.

3 Bobbin Winder Spindle

Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

Push the bobbin winder stopper to the left.

4 Bobbin Winder Stopper

NOTE:

When the bobbin winding button is pushed

without pushing the bobbin winder stopper to

the left, the following screen is displayed.

Hold the free end of the thread in your hand

and press the bobbin winding button.

Press the bobbin winding button again to stop

the bobbin when it has wound several layers,

and cut the thread close to the hole in the

bobbin.

5 Bobbin Winding Button

Press the bobbin winding button again. When

the bobbin is fully wound, the machine will stop

automatically.

Automatically return the bobbin winder stopper

to its original position, and cut the thread.

6 Thread cutter

(A)

(B)

Inserting the bobbin

Place the bobbin in the bobbin holder with the

thread running off counterclockwise.

1 Thread

2 Bobbin Holder

Guide the thread into notch (A) on the front

of the bobbin holder.

Draw the thread to the left, sliding it between

the tension spring blades.

Continue to draw the thread lightly until the

thread slips into side notch (B). The bobbin

should turn counterclockwise when pulling the

bobbin thread. If not, reverse the bobbin and

re-thread.

Pull out about 10 cm (4") of thread to the rear.

Refer to the threading chart shown on the hook

cover plate.

Reattach the hook cover plate.

3 Threading Chart

Threading the Machine

Draw the thread in order from to .

Raise the presser foot lifter. Press the up/down needle

button twice to raise the needle to its highest position.

Turn the power switch off.

Pass the thread through the guide on the thread

guide bar from behind.

1 Spool Holder

Pass the thread through the right thread guide.

2 Right Thread Guide

Hold the upper thread with both hands as shown

and slip it under the thread guide plate.

3 Thread Guide Plate

Draw the thread toward you and pass it into

the left thread guide. Draw the thread along the

right channel.

4 Left Thread Guide

5 Thread Guide 2

NOTE:

Be sure to use the spool holder to secure the thread

spool in place.

Threading the machine (continued)

Draw the thread down and around the tension

dial from the right to the left. Pull the thread up

to insert it between the tension disks and under

the loop of the check spring.

Be sure that the thread is coming out from

notch of the disk.

6 Check Spring

7 Notch

Firmly draw the thread up to the take-up lever

and down into its eye from the right to the left,

while holding the thread at the spool.

8 Eye of the Thread Take-up Lever

Draw the thread down through the lower thread

guide from the right.

9 Lower Thread Guide

Slip the thread behind the needle bar thread

guide on the left.

10 Needle Bar Thread Guide

Thread the needle from front to back by hand or

use the automatic needle threader.

Automatic needle threader

Raise the needle to its highest position by

pressing the up/down needle button twice.

Turn the power switch off.

Lower the presser foot.

1 Up/Down Needle Button

Depress the needle threader knob as far as it will

go. The hook comes out through the needle eye

from behind.

2 Needle Threader Knob

3 Hook

Draw the thread down around the threader guide

and under the hook.

4 Threader Guide

Release the threader knob slowly while holding

the thread end with your hand. A loop of the

thread is pulled up through the needle eye.

5 Loop of Thread

Remove the loop from the threader and pull out

the thread end from the needle eye.

NOTES:

The automatic threader works well with the threads

#50-90 and needles #11-16, including the Blue Tip

needle.

The automatic needle threader cannot be used for

threading the twin needle.

If the hook fails to pull a loop of the thread, check the

needle and its setting.

Drawing up the bobbin thread

Raise the Presser Foot Lifter.

Hold the needle thread with your finger and press

the up/down needle button twice to pick up the

bobbin thread.

1 Needle Thread

2 Needle Up/Down Button

Draw up the needle thread to bring up a loop of

the bobbin thread.

3 Bobbin Thread

Slide 10 cm (4") of both threads to the back under

the presser foot.

Changing Needles

Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle

button and lower the presser foot.

Turn off the power switch.

Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it

counterclockwise.

Remove the needle from the clamp.

1Needle Clamp Screw

Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the

flat side of the needle to the rear.

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp,

push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the

needle clamp screw firmly.

2Stopper Pin

3Flat Side

To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the

needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)

The gap between the needle and the flat surface

should be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle.

4Gap

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch off and

disconnect the machine from power supply before

changing the needle.

FABRIC

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy

Net, Tulle

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,

Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,

Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,

Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed

Crepe, Qiana

Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot

Leather Suede

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,

Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,

Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch

Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits

Leather, Vinyl, Suede

Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking

Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,

Drapery Fabrics

Leather, Suede

Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics

Topstitching for Special Finish

TYPE of NEEDLE

Universal

Ball Point

Blue Tip Needle

Universal

Blue Tip Needle

Ball Point

Wedge Point

Leather Needle

Universal

Ball Point

Wedge Point

Leather Needle

Denim Needle

Universal

Wedge Point

Leather Needle

Universal

Topstitching Needle

WEIGHT

Very Light

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

NEEDLE SIZE

9 (65)

11 (75)

12 (80)

11 (75)

14 (90)

16 (100)

18 (110)

16 (100)

14 (90)

Fabric and Needle Chart

Balancing Thread Tension

Correct tension:

The ideal straight stitch has threads locked between

two layers of fabric.

For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread does not

show on the right side of the fabric, and the needle

thread shows slightly on the wrong side of the fabric.

1 Needle Thread

2 Right Side of the Fabric

3 Wrong Side of the Fabric

4 Bobbin Thread

Adjusting the tension

Tension adjustment may be needed depending on the

sewing materials, layers of fabric and other sewing

conditions.

Turn the tension control dial to set the desired number

at the setting mark.

Consult information on the LCD screen for the

recommended tension setting.

5 Setting Mark

6 Tension Control Dial

7 Recommended Tension Setting

Needle thread tension is too tight:

The bobbin thread will appear on the right side of the

fabric.

Loosen the needle thread tension by moving the dial to

a lower number.

Needle thread tension is too loose:

The needle thread will appear on the wrong side of the

fabric.

Tighten the needle thread tension by moving the dial to

a higher number.

Adjusting the Foot Pressure

The foot pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular

sewing.

Reduce the pressure for appliqué, sewing on fine

synthetics and elastic fabrics.

Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine fabrics.

1 Foot Pressure Dial

2 Setting mark

3 Recommended Tension Setting

NOTE:

Do not reduce the foot pressure lower than “0”.

Dropping the Feed Dog

The feed dog can be lowered by the drop feed lever for

sewing on buttons, free motion embroidery, etc.

Shift the drop feed lever to the right to lower the feed

dog.

Shift the lever to the left to raise the feed dog, it will

return to the up position when starting the machine.

1 Drop Feed Lever

2 Down position

3 Up position

NOTE:

The feed dog should be in up position for normal

sewing. A message will appear on the LCD screen

when starting the machine with the feed dog lowered.

The machine will run with the feed dog lowered when

pattern D1, D2, 7, 8, 9 (Mode 1) and 11, 12, 13, 14,

15,16, 26, 29,61,62, 63 (Mode 2) has been selected.

The machine will not sew with the feed dog lowered

when other patterns have been selected.

4 Message on the LCD screen

321

Selecting the Sewing Mode

On the LCD screen, the mode number and the following

information are displayed:

1 Stitch Pattern

2 Stitch Width

3 Stitch Length

4 Recommended Thread Tension

5 Recommended Foot

6 Recommended Foot Pressure

The following 3 sewing modes are available:

Mode 1 (Direct):

The 10 most commonly used stitches can be selected

directly.

Mode 2 (Quilting):

The patterns for patchwork quilting are available.

Mode 3 (Utility):

The buttonholes, utility and decorative stitches are

available.

Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

The Help Button

Pressing this button will show alternative applications of

the selected pattern.

Example: When pattern D1 has been selected.

Each time you press the help button, the LCD will show as

follows:

The zigzag foot and quilting bar for quilting will be

shown.

1 Presser foot

2 Quilting bar

3 Foot pressure

4 Indicate there are more pages to show

The rolled hem foot for rolled hem will be shown.

The zipper foot for zipper sewing will be shown.

Step-by-step instructions how to engage and

disengage the dual feed device.

Selecting the Pattern

Mode 1: Press one of the numeral buttons corresponding

to the desired pattern.

Mode 2 - 3: Enter the 2-digit pattern number by pressing

the numeral buttons.

(Example: Pattern 27 mode 3)

The LCD screen will show the pattern number, stitch image

then main display for the selected pattern.

1 Pattern Selection Button

2 Pattern Number Display

3 Main Display

Customizing Machine Settings

You can customize the machine settings to your

preference.

Turn the power switch on while pressing the memory

button and the LCD screen will show the machine setting

window.

1 Memory button

2 Power Switch

Resumption setting

The last pattern sewn before turning the power off will be

recalled when turning the power on again.

1Press the button number 1 and the LCD screen shows

normal/resumption setting display.

2Press the editing or help button to select either

Normal or Resumption setting.

3Press the memory button to confirm your selection.

Sound setting

You can mute the buzzer in normal operation.

1Press the button number 2 and the LCD screen shows

sound setting display.

2Press editing or help button to select sound setting

either on or off.

3Press the memory button to confirm your selection.

Language selection

You can choose one of 10 languages for screen display.

1English

2Spanish

3Finnish

4French

5German

6Italian

7Dutch

8Portuguese

9Russian

10 Swedish

Press the button number 3 and the LCD screen shows

language selection display.

Press editing or help button to select a language.

Press the memory button to confirm your selection.

* The opening window shows the customized settings that

youhave made.

Window duration time setting

A window will appear when selecting patterns, altering

stitch length or width.

The duration of window displayed can be set.

The default setting is 2. x1.0 (2 seconds).

1. x 0.5........1 second

3. x 1.0........2 seconds

Press the “4” key. The LCD screen shows the window

duration time setting display.

Press the edit or help key to select the duration.

Press the memory key to enable the setting.

BASIC STITCHES (Mode 1)

Straight Stitch

Machine Setting

Pattern: D1

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 3

To sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a

seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to

the point where you wish to start.

Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear.

Lower the presser foot.

Depress the foot control to start sewing. Gently guide the

fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric feed

naturally.

To sew from the edge of thick fabric

The black button on the zigzag foot locks the foot in the

horizontal position.

This is helpful when you start sewing from extreme edge of

thick fabrics or sewing across a hem.

Lower the needle into the fabric at the point where you wish

to start sewing.

Lower the foot while pushing the black button in. The foot is

locked in the horizontal position to avoid slipping.

1 Thick Fabrics

2 Black Button

Securing seam

For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse button

and sew several reverse stitches.

The machine sews in reverse as long as you press and

hold in the reverse button.

Press the reverse button once when sewing the Lock-a-

Matic stitch (pattern 03) or locking stitch (pattern 04) so the

machine will lock the stitch off and stop automatically.

After finishing sewing, press the thread cutter button to cut

the threads.

3 Thread Cutter Button

To start the next seam, it is recommended to bring the

bobbin thread up and pull both needle and bobbin threads

to the back under the presser foot.

NOTE:

Use the thread cutter on the face plate to cut the

specialized or thick threads if the auto thread cutter does

not work well.

4 Thread Cutter

Changing sewing direction:

Stop the machine a few stitches before the end of a seam.

Press the up/down needle button a few times until the

needle falls on the end of the seam.

Raise the presser foot.

Pivot the fabric around the needle to change the sewing

direction as desired.

Lower the presser foot and start sewing in a new direction.

1 A few stitch before the end of seam

2 End of seam

3 Changing direction

* Patterns D3, D4 (mode1), D03, D04 (mode 2) will

stop automatically after pressing the reverse button.

Using the cloth guide:

Attach the cloth guide on the needle plate with a screw.

Adjust the position of the cloth guide and tighten the screw.

Place the fabric with its edge against the cloth guide and

sew.

1 Threaded Hole

2 Cloth Guide

3 Screw

Using the seam guide lines:

The seam guides on the needle plate and hook cover help

you to measure seam allowance.

NOTE:

The numbers on the needle plate indicate the distance

from the center needle position in millimeters and inches.

1 Center Needle Position

2 Edge of the Fabric

3 Guide Lines

1.0 5.0

7.03.5

0.0

Adjusting the needle drop position

The needle drop position can be altered by pressing the

stitch width adjusting button.

Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to move the

needle bar to the right.

Press the left side of the button ( – sign) to move the

needle bar to the left.

Adjusting the stitch length

The stitch length can be altered by pressing the stitch

length adjusting button.

The stitch length indication will change as pressing the

button.

Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to increase the

stitch length.

Press the left side of the button (– sign) to decrease the

stitch length.

Example: To change the preset value for the stitch

length

Select the stitch pattern you want to change the preset

value.

Press “–” or “+” to change the stitch length.

To decrease the stitch length, press “–”

To increase the stitch length, press “+”.

Press the stock/call key. The LCD screen will display the

custom setting window.

: Press the Memory button to save the custom

settings

: Press the Clear button to restore the default

settings

The LCD screen will return to the previous window and a

synbol “C” will appear on the screen to indicate that the

preset values have been changed.

To customize the preset values for the stitch

length and width

The preset value of the stitch length and width are

optimized for the selected pattern. However, you can

change the preset value of the following patterns to suit

your sewing preference.

Mode 1: Patterns D-9, 0

Mode 3: Patterns 14 – 20

Restoring the default settings

Select the pattern that you have changed the settings of.

Press the stock/call key. The LCD screen will show the

custom setting window with the customized settings.

Press the “C” key. The LCD screen will return to the

previous window and the symbol “C” will disappear.

The preset values will return to the default setting (the

same settings when you have purchased the machine).

Machine Setting

Pattern: 5

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 6

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: D4

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A, Dual feed foot AD

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: D3

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A, Dual feed foot AD

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: D2

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A, Dual feed foot AD

Foot pressure: 3

Variety of the straight stitches

Locking stitch

Lock-a-Matic stitch

Use this stitch to secure the beginning and the end of a seam

with backstitching. When you reach the end of the seam, press

the reverse button once. The machine will sew four reverse

stitches, four forward stitches, and then stop sewing

automatically.

This unique stitch is used where an invisible locking stitch is

needed. Lower the needle close to the front edge of the fabric.

The machine will sew several locking stitches in place and

continue sewing forward. When you press the reverse button at

the end of the seam, the machine will sew several locking

stitches in place, then stop sewing automatically.

Triple stretch stitch

This strong, durable stitch is recommended for areas where both

elasticity and strength are needed to ensure comfort and

durability. Use it to reinforce areas such as crotch and armhole

seams. Also use it when constructing items such as backpacks for

extra strength.

Stretch stitch

This is a narrow stretch stitch designed to eliminate puckering on

knit fabrics and bias seams, while permitting the seam to be

pressed completely open flat.

Straight stitch with left needle position

Use this stitch to seam the edge of fabrics.

Machine Setting

Pattern: 25

Thread tension:3-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 2-3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 24

Thread tension:3-6

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 2-3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 23

Thread tension:3-6

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 2-3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 22

Thread tension:3-6

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 2-3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 19

Thread tension:5-8

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 2-3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 13, 16

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 3

This stitch is ideal for patchwork piecing.

French knots

Straight stitch

Sculpture stitch

New Sculpture stitch

Saddle stitch

Patchwork piecing

Use this stitch for quilting or decorative stitching.

Use this stitch for decorative stitching.

You can achieve a lovely hand-worked look when topstitching

suits, blazers, jumpers and denim outfits with the saddle stitch.

Use this stitch for decorative outlines.

Machine Setting

Pattern: D1

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Dual Feed foot AD

Foot pressure: 3

Dual Feed adjusting dial: 0

Patterns D1, D2, D3, D4 (mode 1) and D01, D02, D03,

D04 (mode 2) can be used with the Dual Feed foot.

Dual Feed adjusting dial

(A) If the lower layer puckers, turn the Dual Feed adjusting

dial toward “+”.

(B) If the upper layer puckers, turn the Dual Feed adjusting

dial toward “–”.

1 Upper layer

2 Lower layer

3 Dual Feed adjusting dial

(A) (B)

The Dual Feed foot is extremely effective for sewing with

hard to feed materials such as viynl or leather. It also

eliminates

layer slippage.

NOTE:

See page 13 for how to attach the Dual Feed foot and to

engage the Dual Feed device.

To sew

Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a

seam guide line on the needle plate. Lower the needle to

the point where you wish to start.

Pull the needle and bobbin threads toward the rear.

Lower the presser foot.

Depress the foot control to start sewing. Gently guide the

fabric along the seam guide line letting the fabric feed

naturally.

Straight Stitch (Dual Feed: AD)

Machine Setting

Pattern: 7

Thread tension:1-3

Presser foot: Basting/Darning foot P-2

Foot pressure: 1

Feed dog: Dropped (See page 25)

Attaching the Basting/Darning foot P-2

Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the foot holder.

Attach the Basting/Darning foot P-2 to the presser bar

putting the pin on the needle clamp screw.

Tighten the thumbscrew firmly with the screwdriver.

1 Thumb screw

2 Pin

3 Needle clamp screw

To sew:

Draw both needle and bobbin thread to the back.

Depress the foot control. The machine will take one stitch

and stop automatically.

Release the foot control.

Hold the fabric taut and slide it to a place where you want

the next stitch.

CAUTION:

Do not pull the fabric toward you while stitching. It may

deflect the needle causing it to break.

Basting Stitch

Zigzag stitch is used for various sewing needs including

overcasting. It can be used on most woven fabrics.

A dense zigzag stitch can also be used for appliqué.

Adjusting the stitch width

Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to increase the

stitch width.

Press the left side of the button (- sign) to decrease the

stitch width.

1 Stitch Width

Pattern 01 (mode 3) has a fixed left needle drop position.

When you change the stitch width, right needle drop

position will be changed.

2 Fixed left needle position

Pattern 02 is fixed right needle position.

3 Fixed right needle position

Adjusting the stitch length

Press the right side of the button (+ sign) to increase the

stitch length.

Press the left side of the button (- sign) to decrease the

stitch length.

4 Stitch Length

NOTE:

The stitch length and width can be altered while stitching.

1.0 5.0

2.0 7.0

Machine Setting

Pattern: 8 (mode 1), 08,09 (mode2) 01, 02 (mode 3)

Thread tension:3-7

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 3

Zigzag Stitch

Machine Setting

Pattern: 9 (mode 1)

Thread tension:3-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 0 (mode 1)

Thread tension:3-7

Presser foot: Overedge foot C

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 8 (mode 1)

Thread tension:3-7

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 3

Variety of Overcasting Stitches

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and

then sew.

1 Edge of Fabrics

2 Guide

3 Wires on Foot

CAUTION:

When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the

zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from

hitting the wires on the foot.

This stitch can be used to simultaneously seam and

overcast edges of fabrics.

Use this stitch when you do not need to open seams flat.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and

then sew.

1 Edge of Fabrics

2 Guide

3 Wires on Foot

Overcasting with zigzag stitch

Overcasting stitch

Multiple zigzag stitch (Tricot stitch)

This stitch is used to finish a raw edge of synthetics and

other stretch fabrics that tend to pucker.

Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam

allowance.

After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the

stitches.

Machine Setting

Pattern: 05 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:6-8

Presser foot: Overcasting foot M

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 04 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:3-7

Presser foot: Overedge foot C

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 03 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:3-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 3

Knit stitch

This stitch is recommended for sewing such fabrics as

synthetic knits and stretch velour as it provides the greatest

amount of elasticity and strength.

Sew along the fabric edge leaving an adequate seam

allowance.

After sewing, trim the seam allowance close to the stitches.

Double Overedge stitch

This is an excellent stitch for fabrics that tend to fray

extensively such as linens and gabardines.

Two rows of zigzag stitches are simultaneously sewn over

the edge to insure that fabric will not ravel.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then

sew.

CAUTION:

When you use the overedge foot C, you must set the

zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the needle from

hitting the wires on the foot.

Overlock stitch

This stitch finishes the edges of fabric similar to a

commercial overlocking machine for a professional look.

Place the fabric edge next to the guide of the foot and then

sew.

Note:

The stitch width of this pattern cannot be changed.

CAUTION:

When you use the overedge foot C or overcasting foot M,

you must set the zigzag width at 5.0 or wider to prevent the

needle from hitting the wires on the foot.

1 Edge of Fabrics

2 Guide

3 Wires on Foot

Variety of Overcasting Stitches (continued)

Machine Setting

Pattern: D1 (Mode 1)

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Zipper foot E

Foot pressure: 3

Zipper Sewing

To attach the zipper foot E

Fit the pin on zipper foot E to the groove on the foot holder.

1Groove

2Pin

3To sew the left side of the zipper, attach zipper

foot E with the pin on the right-hand side.

4To sew the right side of the zipper, attach

zipper foot E with the pin on the left-hand side.

Fabric preparation

Add 1 cm (3/8“) to the zipper size. This is the overall

opening size.

1Right Sides of the Fabric

21 cm (3/8“)

3Opening Size

4Zipper Size

5Slider

6Zipper Teeth

7Zipper Tape

8Wrong Side of the Fabric

9End of the Zipper Opening

Place the right sides of the fabric together and sew

to the end of the opening with a 2 cm (5/8“) seam

allowance.

Reverse Stitch to lock the seams.

Manually increase the stitch length to 5.0 and baste

the zipper opening with the thread tension loosened.

10 2 cm (5/8“) Seam Allowance

11 Basting

12 Reverse Stitches

13 Seam Stitches

To sew

Fold back the left seam allowance. Turn the right

seam allowance under to form a 0.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8“)

margin. place the zipper teeth next to the fold and pin

it in place.

Set the stitch length and thread tension back to the

original setting.

1Lower Fabric

2End of the Opening

3Zipper Teeth

40.2 to 0.3 cm (1/8”) margin

5Right Side of the Upper Fabric

6Opening Size

7Basting Stitches

8Fold

Attach zipper foot E with the pin on the right hand

side.

Lower the foot onto the topside at the bottom of the

zipper so that the needle pierces the fabric next to

the fold and the zipper tape.

Sew along the zipper guiding the zipper teeth along

the side edge of the foot.

Sew through all layers next to the fold.

Stop 5 cm (2”) before zipper foot E reaches the slider

on the zipper tape.

Lower the needle slightly into the fabric.

Raise the foot and open the zipper. Lower the foot

and stitch the remainder of the seam.

9 Slider

10 5 cm (2”)

6Close the zipper and spread the fabric open flat with

the right side facing up.

Baste the opened fabric and zipper tape together.

11 Basting

12 Zipper Tab

Re-attach the zipper foot E with the left pin.

Backstitch across the end of opening to 0.7 – 1 cm

(3/8“).

Stitch through the garment and zipper tape, guiding

the zipper teeth along the side edge on the foot.

Stop about 5 cm (2”) from the top of the zipper.

Unfasten the basting stitches.

13 Basting Stitches

14 End of Opening

15 0.7 – 1 cm (3/8”)

Lower the needle into the fabric, raise the foot, and

open the zipper.

Lower the foot and stitch the remainder of the seam,

making sure the fold is even.

Remove the basting threads after seaming.

Machine Setting

Pattern: D1 (Mode 1)

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Rolled hem foot D

Foot pressure: 3

To sew:

Fold the edge of the fabric twice, 6 cm (2 - 3/8”) in

length and 0.3 cm (1/8”) in width.

Trim the corner 0.5 cm (3/16”) by 0.8 cm (1/4”) for

easier insertion of the hem into the foot.

1 Wrong Side of the Fabric

2 0.5 cm (3/16”)

3 0.8 cm (1/4”)

4 Curl of the Foot

Place the fabric aligning the edge of hem with the

guide on the foot.

Lower the foot and sew to 1-2 cm (1/2”-1”) while

pulling both thread to the back.

Stop the machine and lower the needle into the

fabric.

Raise the foot and insert the folded portion of the

fabric into the curl of the foot.

Lower the foot, and then sew by lifting up the edge of

the fabric to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.

Rolled Hem

Angle scale on the needle plate

You can easily seam patchwork pieces at the desired

angles without marking, by using the unique angle scales

on the needle plate.

The angle scales are marked at 45, 60, 90 and 120

degrees.

Place the patchwork pieces right sides together. Sew while

guiding the edge of the fabric along the guide on the foot

to keep a precise 1/4” seam allowance.

1 Guide

2 Right Sides of the Fabric

Lock-a-Matic stitch pattern 03 and auto lock stitch pattern

04 in the Mode 1 are ideal for seaming patchwork pieces

together.

Machine Setting

Pattern: 11 (Mode 2)

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: 1/4” Seam foot O

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 33 (Mode 2)

Thread tension:1-4

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 2-3

QUILTING (Mode 2)

Seaming patchwork pieces

Patchwork stitches

Patterns 64-70 in the Mode 2 can be used as

patchwork stitches.

Open seam flat with the right side up and sew

patchwork stitch along the seam line.

Machine Setting

Pattern: D1 (Mode 1)

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A or Dual feed foot AD (See

page 13)

Foot pressure: 3

Reduce the foot pressure to “2” for better handling of bulky

material.

Attaching the quilting bar:

Insert the quilting bar into the opening and slide the

quilting bar to set the width at the space of the seams you

desire.

1 Opening on the Foot Holder

2 Quilting Bar

3 Space of the Seams

4 Dual feed foot

To sew

Sew while tracing the previous seam with the quilting bar.

Baste or pin the quilt layers. Draw a quilt design on the top

fabric with a washable maker.

Move the quilt layers slowly and evenly while stitching on

the marked design.

When using quilting pattertns 61, 62, 63 (mode 2) , you must

drop the feed dog before starting to sew.

Machine Setting

Pattern: 11 (Mode 2)

Thread tension:2-6

Presser foot: Basting/Darning foot P-2

Foot pressure: 1

Feed dog: Dropped (See page 25)

Quilting

Free Motion quilting

NOTE:

The stitch widths of patterns 40 (3.5 mm) and 41 (2 mm) are

fixed, but the needle drop position will move to the left or to

the right by pressing the stitch width adjusting button.

Quilts can be more attractive and artistic by adding

applique.

You can tack thick quilt layers together with the clasp stitch.

Select pattern 73 and press the memory button.

Press the locking stitch button.

Lower the presser foot and start sewing. The machine

will automatically stop after sewing one unit of the pattern.

Raise the presser foot and move the fabric to the next

position.

Machine Setting

Pattern: 73 (Mode 2)

Thread tension:3-6

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 2-3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 35-41 (mode 2)

Thread tension:1-4

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F or Craft foot F2

Foot pressure: 2

Clasp stitch

Applique

Place an applique on the fabric and baste it in place or use

a fusible web to secure the applique in place.

Guide the applique fabric, so that the needle falls off the

edge of the applique when the needle swings to the right.

1 Applique

2 Edge of the Applique

3 Craft foot

40 41

Programming French Knots

Example: Combination of patterns 19 and 12.

1Select Mode 2.

2Select pattern 19.

3Press the memory button.

4Select pattern 12.

5Press the memory button.

6Lower the foot and start sewing.

1 Pattern 19

2 Pattern 12

NOTE:

The sewing speed is limited to the maximum speed of the

pattern with the lowest speed in the combination.

Buttonholes

Variety of buttonholes

14 Sensor (Square) BH

This square buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy

weight fabrics.

The buttonhole size is automatically determined by placing

a button in the foot.

15 Automatic (Square) BH

This is also a square buttonhole similar to the sensor

square buttonhole, but you can manually set and memorize

the buttonhole size to sew buttonholes of the same size.

This buttonhole is useful for bulky fabrics or when sewing

on un-even layers.

16 Round End BH

This buttonhole is used on fine to medium weight fabrics

especially for blouses and children’s clothes.

17 Fine Fabric BH

This buttonhole is rounded at both ends and is used on fine,

delicate fabrics such as fine silk.

18 Keyhole BH

The Keyhole Buttonhole is widely used on medium to heavy

weight fabrics. It is also suitable for larger and thicker

buttons.

19 Stretch BH

This buttonhole can be used on stretch fabrics. It can also

be used as a decorative buttonhole.

20 Knit BH

This buttonhole is suitable for knit fabrics.

It can also be used as a decorative buttonhole.

UTILITY STITCHES AND DECORATIVE STITCHES (Mode 3)

Buttonholes 14 and 16 to 20 are sensor buttonholes.

The size of a buttonhole is automatically set by

placing a button in the rear of automatic buttonhole

foot R.

The button holder of the foot takes a button size of

0.5 cm (3/16 ”) to 2.5 cm (1”) in diameter.

It is sometimes necessary to change buttonhole size

to match certain heavy or specific fabrics and

threads.

Make a test buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric

to check your settings.

The preset width of the buttonhole is suited for

ordinary buttons.

Apply an interfacing to stretch or fine fabrics.

(B)

(A)

Square Buttonhole

Machine Setting

Pattern: 14 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:1-5

Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R

Foot pressure: 3

Sensor buttonholes

To sew

Press the up/down needle button to raise the

needle. Attach the automatic buttonhole foot R

snapping the pin into the groove of the foot

holder.

1 Groove

2 Pin

Pull the button holder to the back, and place

the button in it. Push it together tightly on the

button.

3 Button Holder

NOTE:

If the button is extremely thick, make a test

buttonhole on an extra piece of the fabric.

If it is difficult to fit the button through the test

buttonhole, you can lengthen the buttonhole by

pulling the button holder back a little. The length of

the buttonhole will be increased.

Pull the buttonhole lever down as far as it will go.

1Buttonhole lever

NOTE:

If you start sewing without pulling down the buttonhole

lever, the LCD screen will show a warning and the

machine will stop after a few stitches. Pull the buttonhole

lever down and start sewing.

NOTE:

Make sure there is no gap between the slider and front

stopper, otherwise the left and right lengths will be

different.

6Slider

7Front stopper

8Sewing gap

9Starting mark

Insert the corner of the fabric under the foot. Press

the up/down needle button twice.

Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle

thread through the hole of the foot.

Place the garment under the foot, and lower the

needle at the starting point of the buttonhole mark.

Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R.

2Buttonhole mark

3Needle thread

4Bobbin thread

5Starting point

5Start the machine to sew the buttonhole.

The buttonhole will be automatically sewn.

Step 1: The machine will sew the front bartack and

the left row first.

Then it goes back to the starting point with

straight stitch.

Step 2: The machine will sew the right row.

Step 3: The machine will sew the back bartack, and

the machine will stop automatically.

To sew another buttonhole, press the thread cutter

button and raise the presser foot. Move the fabric to

where the next buttonhole to be sewn, then lower the

foot and start the machine.

NOTE:

After selecting the buttonhole, press the thread

cutter memory button. LED lights on. The thread will

be cutt off automatically after finishing sewing.

When buttonhole sewing is finished, push the

buttonhole lever upward as far as it will go.

Remove the fabric and place a pin just below

the bartack at each end to prevent accidentally

cutting stitches. Cut the opening with the seam

ripper.

9 Seam Ripper

NOTE:

When snapping off the buttonhole foot, move up the

dual feed device for an easy access to the red button.

10 Dual Feed Device

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

To sew a corded buttonhole, follow the same procedure as

a sensor buttonhole.

With the automatic buttonhole foot R raised, hook

the filler cord on the spur at the back of the

buttonhole foot

Bring the ends of cord toward you under the

buttonhole foot clearing the front end.

Hook the ends of the filler cord into the forks on the

front of buttonhole foot to hold them tight.

1 Spur

2 Forks

Lower the needle into the garment where the

buttonhole will start and lower the foot.

Lower the buttonhole lever and buttonhole foot. Start

the machine and sew the buttonhole over the filler

cord. The machine stops automatically when

finished.

Remove the fabric from the machine and cut the

sewing threads.

Pull the left end of the filler cord to tighten it.

Thread the end of the cord through a darning needle

and draw it to the wrong side of the fabric and cut.

NOTES:

Set the stitch width in accordance with the thickness of

the filler cord used.

To cut the buttonhole opening, refer to page 52.

Machine Setting

Pattern 14 (mode 3)

Thread tension:1-5

Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R

Foot pressure: 3

Corded buttonhole

Changing buttonhole width

Press the stitch width adjusting button and the adjusting

window opens.

Press on “+“ to increase the buttonhole width.

Press on “—“ to decrease the buttonhole width.

1 Stitch Width Adjusting Button

2 Narrower Buttonhole

3 Wider Buttonhole

Changing buttonhole stitch density

Press the stitch length adjusting button, the adjusting

window opens.

Press on “+” to make the buttonhole stitch less dense.

Press on “–“ to make the buttonhole stitch denser.

4 Stitch Length Adjusting Button

5 Denser Buttonhole

6 Coarser Buttonhole

NOTES:

To alter the buttonhole width and density while sewing a

test buttonhole, stop the machine at the left or right row of

the buttonhole then adjust the stitch width and density to

find the appropriate settings.

Press the memory button so that you can sew a buttonhole

with the new settings.

The setting will return to the default when turning the

power switch off or selecting another stitch.

Automatic buttonhole

Machine Setting

Pattern: 15(Mode 3)

Thread tension:1-5

Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R

Foot pressure: 3

Pull the button holder of the buttonhole foot all the

way out.

Insert the fabric under the foot. Press the up/down

needle button twice.

Remove the fabric to the left to draw the needle

thread through the hole of the foot.

Insert the garment under the foot, and lower the

needle at the starting point.

Then lower the automatic buttonhole foot R.

1Button Holder

2Needle Thread

3Bobbin Thread

NOTES:

You do not need to pull down the buttonhole lever.

If you wish to change the buttonhole width and

density press the stitch width and length buttons.

If there is a difference in stitch density between the

right and left rows of the buttonhole, refer to page

86 for correction.

If you wish to sew a buttonhole longer than the size

permitted by the automatic buttonhole foot R, use

satin stitch foot F or buttonhole foot B (optional

item).

To sew

Depress the foot control to sew the left side up

to the required length of the buttonhole.

Stop the machine and press the reverse

button.

4Required Length

5Reverse Button

Start the machine again. The machine will

automatically tack and sew down the right side

of the buttonhole.

Stop the machine when you are directly

opposite the starting point.

Press the reverse button.

6Starting Point

Keep the foot control depressed. The machine

will sew a bartack, lock the stitches and

automatically stop when the buttonhole is

completed.

To make the next buttonhole, position

the fabric and step down on the foot control.

To sew the next buttonhole at a different size,

press the memory button to memorize a

new size and start sewing from the beginning.

NOTES:

The machine will sew the buttonholes identical to the

first one.

The stitch density of the memorized buttonhole

cannot be altered.

Cut the buttonhole opening with the seam

ripper.

7 Seam Ripper

Machine settings

Pattern: 18 (mode 3)

Thread tension: 1 - 5

Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R

Foot pressure: 3

Round-end buttonholes (#16, #17)

Machine settings

Pattern: 16 (mode 3) or 17 (mode 3)

Thread tension: 1 - 5

Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R

Foot pressure: 3

Press the stitch width adjustment key, the adjustment

window opens.

Press “+” to make the buttonhole wider.

Press “–” to make the buttonhole narrower.

qStitch width 5.5

wStitch width 6.5

eStitch width 7.0

* The stitch width should be adjusted between 5.5 to 7.0.

Adjusting buttonhole stitch length on pattern #18

* The stitch length should be between 0.3 to 0.8.

* Use an Eyelet punch to open a keyhol buttonhole.

* The sewing procedue is same as buttonhole #14

Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern #16

Press the stitch width adjustment key, the adjustment

window opens.

Press “+” to make the buttonhole wider.

Press “–” to make the buttonhole narrower.

qStitch width 2.5

wStitch width 4.0

eStitch width 5.5

* The stitch length should be adjusted between 0.3 to 0.8.

Adjusting buttonhole stitch length on pattern #16

* The stitch length should be between 0.3 to 0.8.

Adjusting buttonhole width on stitch pattern

#18

* The sewing procedue is same as buttonhole #14

(see pages 50).

* Instead of opening buttonhole with seam ripper, open

a using hole by punch.

Keyhole buttonholes (#18)

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Machine settings

Pattern: 20 (mode 3)

Thread tension: 1 - 5

Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R

Foot pressure: 3

Machine settings

Pattern: 19 (mode 3)

Thread tension: 1 - 5

Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R

Foot pressure: 3

zSew the left row.

xSew the front bartack.

cSew the rear bartack and right row. The machine will

automatically stop when buttonhole sewing is finished.

NOTE:

If the last few stitches of the right row extend beyond the

bartack, make the stitch length shorter to correct it.

Knit buttonhole (#19)

Knit buttonhole (#20)

zSew the left row.

xSew the front bartack.

cSew the rear bartack and right row. The machine will

automatically stop when buttonhole sewing is finished.

NOTE:

If the last few stitches of the right row extend beyond the

bartack, make the stitch length shorter to correct it.

Button Sewing

Machine Settings

Pattern: 08 (Mode 1)

Thread tension:3-7

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 3

Feed dog: Dropped (See page 25)

Unthread the needle thread.

Adjust the stitch width so that the needle enters both

holes in the button.

Place a button on the fabric and lower the needle by

turning the handwheel, so that the needle enters into the

left hole in the button.

Align the holes in the button with the slot on the foot and

lower it to hold the button in place.

Turn the handwheel to lower the needle into the right

hole in the button.

Adjust the stitch width if necessary.

Rethread the machine and sew about 10 stitches.

NOTE:

The LCD screen shows a warning to raise the feed dog,

but depress the foot control again to start sewing.

Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric.

Trim both needle and bobbin threads at the beginning.

Cut both threads leaving 20 cm (8”) tails.

Pull the bobbin thread to bring the needle thread to the

wrong side of the fabric then knot the threads.

1 Needle Thread at the Beginning

2 Bobbin Thread

3 Needle Thread

Darning

Machine Settings

Pattern: 21 (Mode 3)

Thread tension: 3-6

Presser foot: Automatic Buttonhole foot R

Foot pressure: 3

The LCD screen shows the sewing instructions when

selecting patteren 21.

Pull the button holder to the rear.

Place the garment under the foot.

Press the up/down needle button twice. Remove the fabric

to the left to draw both threads under the foot and place

the fabric back under the foot.

Lower the needle at the starting point then lower the foot.

1Button Holder

2Starting Point

Depress the foot control and the machine will sew a

darning 2 cm (3/4”) long and stop automatically.

Repeat sewing in the different direction until the darning

covers the rip or hole.

NOTE:

The maximum size of darning is 2 cm (3/4”) long and 0.7

cm (1/4”) wide.

3Maximum Length 2 cm (3/4”)

4Maximum Width 0.7 cm (1/4”)

To sew a shorter darning

To sew a darning shorter than 2 cm (3/4”), first stop

the machine after sewing the required length, then

press the reverse button.

The required length has been determined.

Start the machine and continue sewing until the

machine stops automatically.

1Required Length

2Reverse Button

To sew the same size darning

Simply start the machine to sew another darning at

the same size.

To sew the darning at a different size

Press the memory button and start sewing from the

beginning.

To adjust the evenness of darning

The evenness of darning may vary depending on the

sewing condition, such as type of fabrics, number of

layers etc. You can correct the unevenness of darning

with the stitch length adjusting button.

If the left corner is lower than the right side, press on

“—“ to correct it.

If the right corner is lower than the left side, press on

“+“ to correct it.

NOTE:

The evenness can be adjusted within d1 to d9

(default setting is d5).

Tacking

Machine Settings

Pattern: 22 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:3-6

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 3

The LCD screen shows the sewing instruction when

selecting pattern 22.

Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and

belt carriers where extra strength is needed.

To sew

Depress the foot control until the machine stops

automatically.

The machine will sew a tacking 1.5 cm (9/16”) long

automatically.

1 Starting point

2 Ending point

3 1.5 cm (9/16 “)

To sew a shorter tack

To sew a tack shorter than 1.5 cm (9/16”), first stop

the machine after sewing the required length, and

then press the reverse button.

The required length has been determined.

Start the machine and continue sewing until the

machine stops automatically.

1 Starting point

2 Required Length

3 Reverse Button

4 Tack Length

To sew the same size tack

To sew another tack at the same size, simply start

the machine and it will stop automatically when

finishing sewing.

To sew the tack at a different size

To sew the next tack at a different size, press the

memory button to memorize a new size and start

sewing from the beginning.

Eyelet

Machine Setting

Pattern: 23 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:1-4

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 3

The eyelet is used for belt holes etc.

To sew

Depress the foot control to sew.

The machine will sew an eyelet and stop automatically

when completed.

Open the eyelet with an awl, punch or pointed scissors.

Adjusting the shape of an eyelet

Correct the shape of the eyelet as follows:

If the eyelet gap opens, press “—“ on the stitch length

adjusting button.

If the eyelet overlaps, press “+“ on the stitch length

adjusting button.

1 Eyelet gap opens

2 Eylet overlaps

NOTE:

The shape can be adjusted within L1 to L3 (default

setting is L2).

Blind Hem

Machine Settings

Pattern: 06 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:1-4

Presser foot: Blind Hem foot G

Foot pressure: 3

Select pattern 07 for woven fabrics or pattern 05 for

elastic fabrics.

NOTE:

The stitch width of patterns 06 and 07can not be changed,

but the needle drop position will move.

How to fold the fabric

Fold the fabric to make a hem as shown.

1 Heavy Fabric

2 Fine to Medium Fabric

3 0.4 -0.7 cm (3/16”-1/4”)

4 Overcasted Edge of Fabric

5 Wrong Side of Fabric

To sew

Position the fabric so that the fold comes to the left side of

the guide on the foot.

Lower the presser foot.

Adjust the position of the needle swing with the stitch

width adjusting button so that the needle just pierces the

folded edge of the fabric when the needle comes over to

the left side.

Sew guiding the fold along the guide.

4 Guide on the Foot

5 Fold

Open the fabric with the right side up.

The stitches on the right side of the fabric is almost

invisible.

6 Right Side of the Fabric

Changing needle drop position

Press the stitch width adjusting button.

The LCD screen shows the left needle position from the

guide in millimeters.

Press on “–“ to move the needle to the right.

Press on “+” to move the needle to the left.

1 Left Needle Drop Position

2 Right Needle Drop Position

3 Guide on Foot

4 Distance between the Left Needle Position

and the Guide

To make the straight stitches in blind hem stitch

longer

Program a combination of patterns 06 and pattern 17 or

18 in the Mode 3.

Two straight stitches will be added to the blind hem stitch

when combining with the pattern 06.

Four stitches will be added with the pattern 17.

1 Pattern 06

2 Pattern 17

NOTE:

To alter the needle drop position of the programmed

pattern combination, shift the cursor under pattern 06

and press the stitch width adjusting button.

LCD screen will be changed to A.

It is not necessary to adjust the needle drop position of

the pattern 17 as it will synchronously change.

3 Cursor

Extender stitches

Patterns 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21 in Mode 2 are

extender stitches, which are used to insert straight stitches

after a stitch pattern.

Patterns 17, 18 and 21 will inherit the stitch length and needle

drop position of a previous pattern in the programmed pattern

combination.

Example: Combination of patterns 12 (Mode 3) and 17

(Mode 2)

Two counts of the straight stitch are inserted after pattern 12.

Pattern 12 (Mode 3)

Two counts of straight stitch: Pattern 17 (Mode 2)

NOTES:

The number on the right of the stitch image indicates a stitch

count to be inserted.

A double headed arrow under the stitch count indicates that

the needle drop position will follow that of the previous pattern.

The stitch length and needle drop position of patterns 11, 13,

14, 15 and 20 are independent from those of the combined

pattern.

Example: Combination of patterns 28 (Mode 3) and 15

(Mode 2)

Three counts of the straight stitch in the left needle drop

position are inserted after pattern 28.

Pattern 28 (Mode 3)

Three counts of straight stitch: Pattern 15 (Mode 2)

NOTE:

Patterns 11 and 12: Length 2.5 mm, center needle position

Patterns 14 and 15: Length 2.5 mm, left needle position

Pattern 20: Triple stitch, length 5.0 mm, center needle position

To insert a blank space, use pattern 99 in Mode 2.

After sewing, trim the connection thread.

Connecting thread

One cycle sewing with the auto-lock stitch

Select pattern 27.

Press the memory button.

Press the locking stitch button.

NOTE:

No further patterns can be memorized after pressing the

auto-lock button.

Depress the foot control to sew.

The machine will lock the stitch and sew single unit of the

pattern, then stop automatically after locking off the stitch.

1Locking Stitch

Pattern combination

Example: Programming patterns 27 and 29.

Select pattern 27 in the Mode 3.

Press memory button.

Select pattern 29.

Press memory button.

NOTE:

Set the thread tension at 1-4, foot pressure at 3 and use

the satin stitch foot F when sewing the programmed pattern

combination.

Start to sew. The machine will sew the pattern combination

repeatedly.

NOTE:

If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of sewing a

programmed pattern, the machine will stop automatically

after the current pattern is completed.

1 Auto-Lock Button

Pattern combination with auto thread cutting

Select the pattern 27 in Mode 3.

Press the memory button.

Select pattern 29.

Press the memory button.

Press the auto thread cutter button.

Start the machine.

The machine will sew one unit each of patterns 27 and 29

then stop automatically and trim the threads.

Programming a Pattern Combination

Example: Pattern 27

Select pattern 27.

Press the elongation button.

Elongation ratio is indicated in multiples of the

original pattern length.

Start to sew.

X 1 X 2 X 3 X 4 X 5

Machine Setting

Pattern: 27 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:1-4

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 3

Elongation Sewing

Programming a pattern combination with an

elongated pattern

Example: Programming pattern 27 and its elongated

image.

Select pattern 27 in the mode 3.

Press the memory key.

Select pattern 27 in mode 3.

Press the elongation key to change its elongation

ratio to X2.

Press the memory key. Start sewing.

NOTE:

If you press the auto-lock button in the middle of the

pattern, the machine will stop automatically after the

current pattern is completed.

Example: Pattern 28

Select pattern 28 in Mode 3.

Press the memory button.

Select pattern 28 in Mode 3.

Press the turnover memory button.

Press the memory button.

Start to sew. The machine will sew the pattern

combination repeatedly.

NOTE:

If you press the Auto-lock button in the middle of

sewing a programmed pattern the machine will

stop automatically after the current pattern is

completed.

1Auto-Lock Button

Programming pattern combination with a mirror Image

Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning

If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish

to sew it over again, press the memory button to sew the

pattern combination from the beginning.

1 Programmed Pattern Combination

2 Stop sewing.

3 Press the memory button.

4 Machine sews the pattern combination from the

beginning.

Sewing the current pattern from the beginning

If you have to stop sewing the pattern combination and wish

to sew from the incomplete pattern, press the turn over

memory button to sew from the beginning of the pattern last

sewn.

5 Programmed Pattern Combination

6 Stop sewing.

7 Press the turnover memory button.

8 Machine sews the pattern combination from the

beginning of the current pattern.

Sew the stitches approximately 3/8˝ (1 cm) inside of the

edge of fabric.

Trim the outside of the stitches as shown. Make sure

not to cut the thread.

Machine Setting

Pattern: 08 (Mode 3)

Thread tension: 6-8

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 10 or 11 (Mode 3)

Thread tension: 3-6

Presser foot: Zigzag foot A

Foot pressure: 3

Use a light weight fabric (tricot, for example). Fold the

fabric as shown and stitch on the fold. Allow the needle

to just clear the folded edge to create a shelled edge.

You may need to increase the needle thread tension

slightly.

If you sew rows of shell stitches, space the rows at

least 5/8˝ (1.5 cm) apart. You can also sew shell

stitches on knits or soft silky woven fabrics, in any

direction.

Scallop

Shell Tuck

Insert one strand of cording under the spring of the foot

and draw it under the foot to the rear (use the center

slot of the spring).

Select pattern 8 (mode 1), then decrease the stitch

width and sew.

Machine Setting

Pattern: 25 (Mode 3)

Thread tension:1-4

Presser foot: Cording foot H

Foot pressure: 3

Machine Setting

Pattern: 8 (Mode 1)

Thread tension:3-7

Presser foot: Cording foot H

Foot pressure: 3

Cording

Insert 3 strands of cording under the spring of the

foot and draw them under the foot to the rear.

Hold the three strands parallel for even sewing and

be sure to sew over the strands

Stitch slowly and smoothly, guiding the fabric as

you sew.

1 Spring

2 Cording foot H

3-strand cording

1-strand cording

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(2)

(3)

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MONOGRAMMING

Selecting a Letter Style

You can select Block and Script Style letters.

Machine Setting

Thread tension:1-4

Presser foot: Satin Stitch foot F

Foot pressure: 3

* Needle: Blue Tip needle

Press the letter style button to choose one of the following:

(1) Block

(2) Block (European accented letters)

(3) Script

(4) Script (European accented letters)

1 Letter Style Button

To select a letter, enter the 2-digit pattern number.

Example: To program “R&B”

Select the Letter Style Button

Select letter “R” (pattern 28).

Press the memory button.

Select pattern “&” (pattern 64).

Press the stitch width adjusting button.

The letter size will be reduced to 2/3 of the original

size.

The reduced pattern “&” will be memorized.

Press the memory button.

Select letter “B” (pattern 12).

Press the memory button.

Programming a Monogram

To sew

Depress the foot control to sew. The machine will sew

a monogram then stop automatically and trim the

threads.

Press the auto thread cutter button after programming

a monogram. The LED signal will turn on and the

cutter mark will appear after the monogram.

Viewing a long text

The LCD screen only shows 8 characters of a

monogram at a time.

If the entire text is not displayed, press the edit key or

help key to scroll the text.

Pressing the edit key shifts the cursor and scrolls the

text to the left.

Pressing the help key shifts the cursor and scrolls the

text to the right.

NOTE:

Arrows under a character indicate that there are

remaining characters in that direction.

Editing the programmed patterns

Deleting a letter (character)

Example: To delete “C” from “ABCD”

Press the edit key to shift the cursor under letter “C”.

Press the clear key. Letter “C” will be deleted.

NOTE:

Pressing and holding the clear key will delete all the

programmed patterns and the LCD screen will return to

the initial display of the selected mode.

EDITING (1)

Select pattern 99 (blank space).

Press the memory button and a space will be

inserted before the letter “C”.

Program patterns 28 and 31 in the Mode 3.

Inserting a letter (character)

Example: To insert a space in “ABCD”.

Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the

letter “C ”.

Duplicating a pattern

Press the edit button to shift the cursor under the

pattern 28.

Press the memory button and a copy of pattern

28 will be memorized.

1 Duplicated pattern

Shift the cursor to the right of the last programmed

pattern.

Press the stitch width adjusting button to alter the stitch

width.

Uniform stitch adjustment (Modes 2 and 3 only)

The stitch width and length of the programmed stitch

patterns can be uniformly altered.

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Example 1: To alter the stitch width of the programmed

patterns 41 and its mirror image in the

Mode 3.

NOTE:

Stitch length can be uniformly altered when patterns of

the same category (satin stitches or stretch stitches) have

been programmed.

Start sewing. The programmed patterns will be sewn in the

uniform width.

1 Default Width

2 Uniformly Altered Width

Unified needle drop position:

The needle drop position of the programmed patterns will

vary depending on the pattern combination:

(1) Unified to the left when combining the patterns with the

left needle position and the center needle position.

(2) Unified to the right when combining the patterns with

the center needle position and the right needle position.

(3) Unified to the center when combining the patterns with

the left needle position and the right needle position.

(4) Unified to the center when combining the patterns with

the left, center and right needle positions.

EDITING (2)

Combining satin and decorative stitches

Example: combination of patterns 28 and 41.

Select the pattern 28 and 41 in the Mode 3.

Press the stitch width adjustment key.

The stitch width will be applied to all memorized

patterns.

NOTE:

You cannot adjust the stitch length setting when you

combine satin stitches and decorative stitches.

Custom stitch adjustment (Mode 2 and 3 only)

The stitch width and length can be individually altered for

each pattern in the programmed combination.

Example: To alter the stitch width and length of

a single pattern 73 in the combination.

Press the Edit button to shift the cursor under the

pattern you wish to alter.

Press the stitch width adjusting button to reduce the

width to “5.0”.

NOTES:

To view the stitch setting of each pattern, shift the cursor

under the desired pattern then press the stitch width or

length adjusting button. The settings will be displayed at

the bottom center of the LCD screen.

If you press the stitch width or length adjusting button

when the cursor is on the right of the last programmed

pattern, a custom adjustment will be cancelled and

uniform adjustment will be applied.

A pattern combination will be kept in the memory for future

use even after turning the machine off.

The stored pattern combination can be recalled by

pressing the memory/recall button.

You can store up to 5 combinations in mode 2 and mode 3

individually.

To store a pattern combination

Program a pattern combination.

Press the recall button. An hourglass will

appear for a while and the pattern combination will

be stored.

: Turn over button

: Memory button

: Clear button

Press the memory button.

* The machine beeps and an hourglass appears on

the LCD screen while the machine is saving the

stitch pattern combination.

Do not turn the power switch off while the machine is

beeping.

*You can access other memory address (M2 to M5) by

pressing the stock/call key.

*To exit from the stock/call mode, press any key except

the memory, clear, turnover memory, edit or help key.

Overwriting a stored combination

Program the desired combination.

Press the stock/call key to select the desired memory

address. The LCD screen will show the pattern

combination already stored.

Press the memory key and the stored combination will

be replaced with the new combination.

TO STORE AND CALL STITCH PATTERN

COMBINATIONS

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Recalling a stored combination

Select mode 2, 3 or monogramming

Press the stock/call key to select the desired memory

address.

Press the turnover memory key to recall the stored

combination.

Deleting a stored combination

Press the stock/call key to select the desired memory

address.

Press the clear key to delete the stored combination.

TWIN NEEDLE SEWING

NOTES:

When you sew patterns with the twin needle, press

the twin needle button and test the stitches first

before you begin to sew.

Use the zigzag foot A or satin stitch foot F for twin

needle sewing.

Turn off the machine before changing the needle.

Use #60 or finer threads for twin needle sewing.

Threading the machine for twin needle

Place two spools of thread on the spool stand.

Draw both threads from the spools and pass them

through the points from 1 to 9 .

Make sure that the two strands of thread do not get

tangled.

Slip one of the threads in the needle bar thread

guide on the left, and the other on the right.

1 Needle Bar Thread Guide

Thread the needles from the front to back with your

hand.

2 Thread the Needles.

NOTES:

Threading from 1 to 7 is the same as for single

needle.

The automatic needle threader cannot be used for

the twin needle.

To sew

Select a pattern.

Press the twin needle button .

The LCD screen shows a twin needle icon and the

maximum permissible stitch width is restricted to 3.0 mm.

1 Twin Needle Icon

2 Maximum Width (3.0)

3 Twin Needle mark

NOTE:

The maximum permissible stitch width is based on a 2

mm wide twin needle.

Sew at a medium speed.

When changing the sewing direction, raise the needle

from the fabric.

You can sew patterns shown on the left with the twin

needle.

NOTES:

If the selected pattern is not suitable for twin needle

sewing, a warning message will be displayed on the LCD

screen.

Twin needle sewing is not available in the Mode 4.

4 Warning Message Screen

Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

CORRECTING DISTORED STITCH

PATTERNS

The sewing results of the stitch patterns may vary

depending upon the sewing conditions, such as sewing

speed, type of the fabric, number of layers etc.

Always test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric that you

wish to use.

If stretch stitch patterns, letters, numbers or the auto

buttonhole stitch are distorted, correct it with the feed

balancing dial.

1 Feed Balancing Dial

2 Neutral Position

3 Setting Mark

Stretch stitch pattern

Example: Pattern 33 in Mode 2

If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial

in the direction of “+”.

If the pattern is drawn out, turn the feed balancing dial in

the direction of “–”.

Letters and numbers

Example: Pattern 08 Monogram

If the pattern is compressed, turn the feed balancing dial

in the direction of “+”.

If the pattern is drawn out, turn the feed balancing dial in

the direction of “–”.

Stitch balance of the auto buttonhole

Example: Pattern 15 in Mode 3

The stitch balance of the right and left rows on the auto

buttonhole may vary depending on conditions of sewing.

If the right row is denser, turn the dial in the direction of

“+”.

If the left row is denser, turn the dial in the direction of

“–”.

NOTE:

Return the feed balancing dial to its neutral position

when the sewing is finished.

Cleaning the Hook Race, Feed Dog and

thread cutter

WARNING:

Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before

cleaning.

NOTE:

Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what

is explained on this page.

Remove the needle and presser foot. Remove the

setscrews and remove the needle plate.

Take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder and

remove it.

Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush and soft dry

cloth.

Clean the feed dog, auto thread cutter mechanism

and hook race with the lint brush.

Clean the hook race with a dry cloth. (You may also

use a vacuum cleaner.)

1 Screwdriver

2Setscrew

3Needle Plate

4Bobbin Holder

5Lint Brush

6Feed Dog

7Hook Race

8Soft Dry Cloth

9Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism

Assemble the hook race

Insert the bobbin holder. The knob of the bobbin

holder should fit next to the stopper on the hook race.

Be sure to align the red triangle marks on the bobbin

holder and stopper.

Reattach the needle plate and tighten the screws.

10 Knob

11 Stopper

12 Triangle Marks

NOTE:

After cleaning the machine, insert the needle and attach

the presser foot.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Replacing the Light Bulb

WARNING:

Turn the power off before replacing the light bulb.

The bulb could be HOT, wait until it has cooled down

before touching it.

To remove:

Remove the setscrew.

Remove the faceplate.

Swing the lamp socket to the left and pull out the bulb.

To replace:

Insert a new bulb into the opening of the socket.

Return the lamp socket to the original position.

Attach the faceplate with the setscrew.

1Setscrew

2Faceplate

3Lamp Socket

4Light Bulb

Replace a bulb with the same type, rated 12 V, 5 W.

Replacing the light bulb on the underside of

the sewing arm

Lay the machine on its back.

Remove the lamp holder with the screwdriver as shown.

Pull out the light bulb from the socket.

Insert a new bulb into the socket.

Push the lampholder back into the opening.

1 Lamp holder

2 Lamp

3 Lamp socket

Replace the bulb with the same type, rated 12 V, 5 W.

PROBLEMS AND WARNING SIGNALS

Warning Sign Cause

If a buzzer sounds and the LCD screen shows a warning sign, follow the guidance below.

The machine will stop if the buttonhole is sewn

without lowering the buttonhole lever.

The power is turned on without the foot

control being connected.

(A): The machine is started without lowering

the presser foot. (B): The presser foot lifter

at its extra highest position.

The thread cutter button is pressed with the

presser foot raised.

The machine will stop if the presser foot is

raised while sewing.

The power is turned on while depressing the

foot control.

The foot control is released while sewing a

locking stitch.

The power is turned on with the needle in the

down position.

The auto thread cutter button is pressed when

the machine is still initializing after turning the

power on. Pressing the thread cutter button 4

times in a row

Press the start/stop button with the foot control

being connected.

The foot control is disconnected while

sewing.

Connect the foot control

and restart the machine.

Disconnect the foot

control.

Release the foot control.

Press the up/down

needle button to raise the

needle.

Lower the presser foot and

start the machine.

Lower the presser foot and

press the thread cutter

button again.

Lower the buttonhole

lever and restart the

machine.

Depress the foot control

again to let the machine

stop automatically.

Press the thread cutter

button after the machine

stops.

Try this

(A)

(B)

When pushing the bobbin winder stopper to

the left. Press the bobbin winding

button.

When the bobbin winding button is pressed

without pushing the bobbin winder stopper to

the left.

Push the bobbin winder

stopper to the left.

The machine is started when it halts due to

the overload.

The feed dog is dropped while sewing.

The bobbin winder spindle is locked while

winding a bobbin.

Audible Signal The Buzzer Sounds when:

pip

pip-pip-pip

Normal operation

Invalid operation or malfunction

Warning Sign Cause

The machine is out of order due to a

problem in the control circuit.

The power is turned on again after auto

thread cutting has been interrupted.

The presser foot is raised before auto

thread cutting is completed.

The elongation button is pressed when a

pattern that cannot be elongated has

been selected.

The LCD screen shows an

abnomal display.

Turn the power off and turn it on again.

The twin needle button is pressed when a

pattern unsuitable for twin needle sewing

has been selected.

The memory button is pressed when a

pattern that cannot be memorized

has been selected.

The machine is started without lowering the

feed dog when you select the basting or

free motion quilting.

Try this

Elongation is applicable only to

satin stitches.

Select a memorable pattern.

Lower the feed dog

Sew with a single needle.

Press the Thread cutter button to

finish auto thread cutting.

Wait for at least 15 seconds to

restart. Remove tangled threads

around hook race and auto thread

cutting device.

Do not drop or raise the feed dog

while the machine is running.

Turn off the power and remove

tangled threads.

Contact the service center or the

store from whom the machine

was purchased.

Cause

1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.

2. The needle thread tension is too tight.

3. The needle is bent or blunt.

4. The needle is incorrectly inserted.

5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set under the

presser foot when start sewing.

6. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing.

7. The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle.

8. The thread is tangled around a spool.

1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder.

2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.

3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly.

1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.

2. The needle clamp screw is loose.

3. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing.

4. The needle is too fine for the fabric being used.

5. A wrong presser foot is used.

1. The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt.

2. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn.

3. The Blue Tip needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very

fine fabrics and synthetics.

4. The needle thread is not threaded properly.

5. The poor quality needle is used.

1. The needle thread tension is too tight.

2. The needle thread is not threaded properly.

3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.

4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric.

5. The foot pressure is not adjusted properly.

A stabilizer is not used when sewing very fine fabrics.

1. The feed dog is packed with lint.

2. The stitches are too fine.

3. The feed dog is not raised after ”drop feed” sewing.

1. The needle thread tension is too loose.

2. The needle is too thick or too fine for the fabric.

1. The machine is not plugged in or foot control is not connected.

2. Thread has been caught in the hook race.

3. The presser foot is not lowered.

1. The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.

2. The interfacing has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric.

3. The buttonhole lever is not lowered.

1. Thread has been caught in the hook race.

2. Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder.

1. The foot pressure is not suitable for fabrics being sewn.

1. The presser foot is raised before auto thread cutting is complete.

2. Thread have been caught in the thread cutter mechanism.

Condition

The needle thread

breaks

The bobbin thread

breaks

The needle breaks

Skipped stitches

Seam puckering

The cloth is not

feeding smoothly

Loops on the

seams

The machine does

not work

Buttonhole sewing

is not sewn

properly

The machine is

noisy

Layers shift

Thread cutter LED

blinks

Reference

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Change the bobbin.

Page 23

Page 30

Page 23

Use the correct foot.

Page 23

Page 30

Page 19 - 21

Change the needle.

Page 24

Page 19 - 21

Page 23

Make stitch shorter.

Page 25

Apply a stabilizer.

Page 87

Make stitch longer.

Page 25

Page 24

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Page 5

Page 87

Page 11

Page 47

Apply an interfacing.

Page 51

Page 87

It is not abnormal that a faint humming sound is coming out from the internal motors.

The pattern selection key area may get warm when the machine has been used for hours.

Page 87

Page 25

Lower the presser

foot.

Page 87

TROUBLESHOOTING

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