INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS

This sewing machine is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with this machine.
T he machine is not intended for use by children or mentally infirm persons without supervision.
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for household use only.
Read all instruction before using this sewing machine.

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 1 5 watts.
3. Do not reach for the appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
4. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or
drop into water or other liquid.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1 . Do not allow children to play with the machine. T he machine is not intended for use by children or
infirme persons without proper supervision.
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.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation opening of this sewing
machine and foot controller tree from accumulation of lint, dust and loosen 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.
1 1 . Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
1 2. Do not use bent needles.
1 3. 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

'et Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant
A National legistlation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer
- for guidance. (European Union only.)
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 . ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts . ... . . .
........................ ....................... ............................. ............................ .... ...... . . .. .................... 2
SECTION 2. GETIING READY TO SEW
Extension Table . . . .
.... ............................... ... .............................. .................... ... . ..................... ... .... ... .. . . 3 . .. ........

Standard Accessories . . .. ..
............. .... .. . ....................... .................................. .. .
........................ ....................... 3
Accessories Storage Box . .
................... .................................. ................. ........................... . .. . . 3
. . .....................

Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply . .. ................................................................................... . . .. 4 ......

Foot Control . . ..
.................................. .................................... ..................... . ............................ ....................... . 4
Operating Instructions . .. .
.......................... ... ............................ ....................................................................... 4
Presser Foot Lifter .. . ....
........................ ........................ ..... ................................................. ... ........................ . . 4
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot . . . .
... ... .... .................................................. ........................ .. ... .. .... . . . . 4
Changing Needle ..
................................................. . ................................... ..................... . .. . . 5
..................... ..... .

Thread and Needle Chart .. . .

................... .... . . . .......................... ..................... .. . .. ..................... ..... . ... 5
...............

Setting Spool Pins . . ..

. . .................................................... ... .
............... ................................ ...................... . .. 6 ....

Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case .

....................................................... ........................ ......... .............. . . 6
Winding the Bobbin .. . .
....................................... .. . .................................................. .. .. .
........................ . ... ....... 7
Threading Bobbin Case . . ...
........................ ...................... .. . . ................... ... ............................. .... .................. . . 7
Threading the Machine . . . .
............ .......... ....... ...................................................... ......................... .................. . 8
Drawing Up Bobbin Thread . . . . .
........ .... ...................... .... ........... ...................... .................... ... ....................... . . 8
Balancing Needle Thread Tension .. .. .............. ............................ . ...................... .. ................................... ...... . 9
Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension . . .. . . .................... ... ... . . .
.. .................... ..... .................................................... 9
Pattern Selector Dial . .. .. ...... .
..................................... ............ ....................... ... ....................... .. . 1O
. ...................

Stitch Length Dial . ... . .

................................................. ... .. . .................................................. . . 1O
....................... .

Reverse Stitch Button . . .

................... .... ....................... .................................................... ............................. . 11
Dropping the Feed Dog . . .. . ... . ......................... ..
.. ................................................. . .......................... . . .. 11 ..........

SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING

Straight Stitch Sewing .. . ................. ....................... .. . .. .
. ........................... .. ............................... .............. . . . ... 12
To Change Sewing Direction . .
................ ............................... ......................................... .. . .
. .... ..................... 12
Using the Seam Guides on the Needle Plate ...................................................... . . .. ......................... ..... . .. . 13
. ..

Turning Square Corners .. . . .. ... ............... .... ..... .............................................................. ................................ 13

Zigzag Stitching . . .................. ..... .............................................. ........................ . ..
. ......................................... 14
SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING
Overcasting . .. .
............................ ................................................... .. ........................ ... . 14
.. .............. .................

Tricot Stitch .. . .. .. ..... . . .. ....... . .... . . . . . . . .. .. .... . .... . . . . .. . .... . . . . . . . ... . .. . . . .. . . . ... . ... .. .... .... ..... ....... . ... .... . .... ..... . . . . ... ..... ... .. .. . 15
Knit Stitch . . . ..
. . .............. ................................ .. .... . ....................................... .. .. .... . . . .. . .... ................................ 15
Straight Stretch Stitch .................. .......... .. . .
. . . . . . . . . ........... ....... .............. .......... .. . . .
. . . . . . ........... ....... ................... 16
Sewing on Buttons . . . . .
............... ..... .................................................. ... ..................... ..................................... 17
Buttonhole . ...
....... . . .
............................ ............... .... . .... . . . . .. . .................................................................. ........ . 18
Corded Buttonhole . . ..
.. ........................ ..... . .
.......................... ..... ..................... .. ..
.......................... . 19 .............. . .

Zipper Application . . . . . .
........................ .... ................... .......................... ... .... ................... ..................... .... .... . . . 20
Blind Stitch Hemming ................................................................................................................................... 21
Rolled Hem . . .
.................................................. ..... .............................................. ................................... ....... . 22
SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING
Shell Tuck . .
........ ................................... ................................................................. ..... . ... ..................... ........ . 23
Stretch Stitch Patterns . . .
................... .... ........... ............. ...................................................... .... ............. .. . . . . . . . 23
Smocking . . . .
....................... .. ............ ............... .... . ..
............... .. ............................. .. . . . .. ............. .... . .. .............. 24
Applique ........ ........................................... ............................. ........................................................................ 24
SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Hook . .
..................................... ................................ ........ . ... ........... ...... . 25
Cleaning the Feed Dog .
.......................... ............. ......................................... .... ............................. . . ... ... ....... 25
Sewing Light ............................................................................................ .. ................... . . ... ....... .. .................. 26
Oil the Machine .. ............. .
..................................................... ............................... .............. .. ...................... . . . 26
Troubleshooting .. . .. .................... ......................... ... . ... ............... . . . .
............................ ... ..... ............................ 27
 SECTION 1. ESSENTIAL PARTS
Name of Parts
Q) Reverse stitch button
CV Stitch length dial
® Pattern selector dial
® Bobbin winder stopper
® Bobbin winder spindle
@Spool pins
(!) Bobbin winder thread guide
® Thread guide
® Thread take-up lever
® Thread tension dial
@Face plate
® Needle threader
@! Needle plate
@ Extension table
® Presser foot holder
@ Needle clamp
@ Needle
@ Presser foot
@ Carrying handle
@J Handwheel
® Power switch
@ Machine socket
@Free arm
19 ® Presser foot lifter

Note: The specifications are subject to change

without prior notice.

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 SECTION 2. GETTING READY TO SEW
Extension Table
The extension table provides added sewing
surface and can be easily removed for free arm
sewing.
Detaching the table:
Pull the table away from the machine.
Attaching the table:
Push the extension table until it snaps into the
machine.
Free arm sewing
Avoid fabric bunching around the needle when
bartacking to reinforce pockets, plackets and
waistlines.
For stitching sleeves, waistbands, pant legs or
any circular garment area.
For darning socks or mending knees, elbows or
areas of wear in children's clothes.

Standard Accessories
CD Zipper foot
® Hemmer foot
® Sliding buttonhole foot
@) Satin stitch foot
® Overcasting foot
®Bobbins
(J) Set of needles
® Seam ripper
® Screwdriver (large)
® Hem guide
(jJ) Oil
@ Screwdriver (small)

Accessories Storage Box

Sewing accessories are conveniently located in
the extension table.
CD Accessories storage box

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 Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply
[f] Turn off the power switch.
[I] Insert the machine plug into the machine
socket.
[l] Insert the power supply plug into the outlet .
Ill Turn on the power switch to turn on the power
and sewing light.
G) Power supply plug
CV Power switch
® Outlet

L't �
@ Machine socket
® Machine plug
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cAUTION:
Before connecting the power cord, make sure
the voltage and frequency shown on the
machine conform to your electrical power.
Foot Control
Sewing speed can be varied by the foot control.

�L't
The harder you press on the control, the faster the
machine runs.
--__

J
WARNING :
o not place anything on the foot control,
herwise the machine will run intermittently.
Operating Instructions:
The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off"
position of a switch.
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your
presser foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4") higher than
the normal up position for easy removal of the
presser foot or to help you to place heavy fabric
under the foot.
G) Lowest position
CV Normal up position
® Highest position
To Attach and Remove the Presser Foot
To remove
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the
needle to its highest position. Raise the presser
foot. Press the lever on the back of the foot
holder. The presser foot will drop off.
G) Lever

L:h cAUTION:
Turn off the power switch when changing a
presser foot.
To attach
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.
CV Groove
@Pin
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 Changing Needle
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
toward you and lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert the new needle into the clamp with the flat
side away from you.
When inserting the needle into the clamp, push
it up as far as it will go and tighten the clamp
screw firmly with the screwdriver.

* Check your needles frequently for barbed or

blunted points. Snags and runs in knits, fine
silks and silk-like fabrics are permanent and
are almost always caused by a damaged
needle.

To check the Needle

Place the flat side of the needle on something flat
(needle plate, glass etc.). The clearance between
the needle and flat surface should be consistent.
Never use a bent or blunt needle.

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Fabrics
----- - --- -------
Thread �
Needl Size Thread and Needle Chart
Light Crepe de Chine, Voile, Fine Silk 9 * In general, fine threads and needles are used
weight Lawn, Organdy, Fine Cotton or for sewing thin fabrics, and thicker threads
Georgette, Fine Synthetic 11
and needles are used for sewing heavy
Tricot Fine Cotton
fabrics. Always test thread and needle size
Covered
on a small piece of fabric which will be used for
Polyester
- -------------- actual sewing.
Medium Linens1 Cotton, Pique, 50 silk 11
weight Serge, Double Knits, 50 to BO Cotton or
• Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
Percale 50 to 60 14
Synthetic
• When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and
Cotton Covered
Polyester
synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle.
----
The blue tipped needle effectively prevents
Heavy Denim, Tweed, 50 silk 14
skipped stitches.
weight Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery and 40 to 50 Cotton
Upholstery Fabric 40 to 50 16
• When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece
Synthetic of paper to prevent seam puckering.
Cotton Covered
Polyester
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 Setting Spool Pins
The spool pins are used for holding the spool of
thread in order to feed thread to the machine.
To use, pull up the spool pin. Push down for stor­
age.

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CD Upper thread
@ Hole
® Tangle

l=
--
Note:
When using thread which has tendency to
tangle around spool pin, thread through the hole
of spool pin as shown.
The hole should face the thread spool.
Removing or Inserting the Bobbin Case
Open the hook cover.
CD Hook cover

CD

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward

you. Take out the bobbin case by holding the latch.
@ Latch

®
When inserting the bobbin case, place the horn
into the recess of the hook race.
® Horn

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 Winding the Bobbin
[] DJ Pull the handwheel out.
[2J Draw the thread from spool.
Guide the thread around the bobbin winder
thread guide.
[l] Insert the thread through the hole in the
bobbin from the inside to the outside.
Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.
@] Push it to the right.
!Kl With the free end of the thread held in your
hand, depress the foot control.
Stop the machine when it has made a few turns,
and cut the thread close to the hole in the
bobbin.
[§] Depress the foot control again.
When the bobbin is fully wound, stop the
machine.
Return the bobbin winder spindle to its original
position by moving the spindle to the left, and
cut the thread.
[1J Push the handwheel to the left. (original
position).

��::::
n the bobbin winder spindle w hen the
machine sto s.
-- --- �------ . ·····
· I
Threading Bobbin Case
[1] Place the bobbin into the bobbin case.
Make sure the thread unwinds in the direction
of arrow.

[2J Pull the thread into the bobbin case slot.

[l] Draw the thread under the tension spring and

into the delivery eye.

* Leave about 1 0 cm (4") of free thread.

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 Threading the Machine
Raise the take-up lever to its highest position by
turning the handwheel toward you.
Raise the presser foot.
Place a spool on the spool pin as shown, with
thread coming from back of the spool.

[1J Draw the thread into thread guide using both

hands.
[1] While holding the thread near spool, draw
thread down into the tension area and then
around the check spring holder.
Ul Firmly draw the thread up and through the
take-up lever from right to left.
[II Then draw the thread down and slip it into the
lower thread guide.
ffil Draw the thread down and slip it into needle
bar thread guide on the left.
3 ffil Thread the needle eye from front to back.
Note : You may want to cut the end of thread
with sharp scissors for easier needle threading.

Drawing Up Bobbin Thread

[1J Raise the presser foot and hold the needle
thread lightly with your left hand.

[1] Turn the handwheel slowly toward you with

your right hand until the needle goes down
and continue turning the handwheel until the
take-up lever is at its highest position.
Lightly draw up the needle thread forming a
loop of the bobbin thread.

Ul Pull 10 cm (6 )' of both threads back and under

the presser foot.

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 Balancing Needle Thread Tension
ITl Correct tension
The thread tension is adjusted depending on
the sewing materials, layers of fabric and
sewing method.
For an ideal zigzag stitch, the bobbin thread
does not show on the right side (top side) of
the fabric, and the needle thread shows
slightly on the wrong side (bottomside) of the
fabric.
CD Needle thread (Top thread)
® Bobbin thread (Bottom thread)
® Right side (Top side) of fabric
©Wrong side (Bottom side) of fabric
® Thread tension dial
® Setting mark
[1J Needle thread tension is too tight
When the bobbin thread (bottom thread) will
appear on the right side (top side) of the
fabric, Loosen the needle thread tension by
moving the dial to a lower number.
[1J Needle thread tension is too loose

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When the needle thread (top thread) will
appear on the wrong side (bottom side) of the

l� fabric, tighten the needle thread tension by

moving the dial to a higher number.

Adjusting Bobbin Thread Tension

For general sewing, the bobbin thread tension
does not need to adjust. However, you can adjust
the bobbin thread tension for a specific sewing
need.
Turn the adjusting screw to the right to tighten or,
to the left to loosen the tension.

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 Pattern Selector Dial
Raise the needle and presser foot.
Turn the stitch selector dial to the desired stitch
at the setting mark.
CD Setting mark

Note:
Raise the needle above the fabric when you
turn the pattern selector dial.
0

BH A B C D E F G

A B C D E F G

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/CD Stitch Length Dial

Turn the stitch length dial to set the desired stitch
• length at the setting mark .
0 1 2 3 4 The higher the number, the longer the stitch length
CD Setting mark
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" c:::::r " is the recommended setting for buttonhole
I
stitching.
I
Adjust the dial in the 0.5-4 range when you sew
I
the zigzag stitch.
Set the dial at "S.S." to sew the stretch stitch
•
pattern.
If the stretch stitch pattern is not even, turn the
stitch length dial toward "-" to compress it, or "+"
to expand it.

S.S.

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 Reverse Stitch Button
As long as you keep the reverse stitch button
depressed, the machine sews backwards.

Dropping the Feed Dog

[j] Open the hook cover.
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CD Hook cover

[gJ To drop the feed dog, pull down the drop

lever and move it to the right, as illustrated.
/
@ Drop lever
[l] To raise the feed dog, pull down the drop
lever and move it to the left, as illustrated.

* The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.

* The feed dog will return to the up position
when the machine starts running.

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 SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING
Q) CV

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Straight Stitch Sewing
A B 14] A, B
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CD Pattern selector:
I I ® Presser foot: Zigzag foot
I I
cp <P ® T hread tension: 2-6
® ® Stitch length: 1 .5-4
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DJ Raise the presser foot and position the fabric
with its edge lining up with a seam guide line
on the needle plate.
Lower the needle into the fabric.
Lower the presser foot and smooth the
threads toward the back. Depress the foot
control.
Gently guide the fabric along the guide line
Jetting the fabric feed by itself.

[l] For fastening the end of seams, press the

reverse stitch button and sew several reverse
stitches.
Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric,
drawing the threads to the back.

Q] Draw the threads up and into the thread

cutter. The threads are cut the proper length
for starting the next seam.

To Change Sewing Direction

Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward
you to bring the needle down into the fabric.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change
sewing direction as desired. Lower the presser foot
and continue sewing.

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 Using the Seam Guides on the Needle
Plate
The seam guides on the needle plate help you
to measure seam width.
* The numbers indicate the distance between
the center needle position and the guide
line.

Numbers on the
10 15 20 3/8" 4/8" 5/8" 6/8"
needle plate

Distance in centimetersi 1.0 1.5 2.0 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9

Q) Guide lines
(?) Cornering guide
® Needle plate
@ Needle plate hole
® Seam width from the center needle position

Turning Square Corners

To turn a square corner 1 .6 cm (5/8 ') from the
fabric edge.
When the fabric edge facing you lines up with
the cornering guide as illustrated, stop stitching
and lower the needle by turning the handwheel
towards you.
Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line
the edge with the 1.6 cm (518 ') seam guide.
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction.
(?) Cornering guide

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 Zigzag Stitching
CD
CD Pattern selector: c
c ® Presser foot: Zigzag foot
® Thread tension: 2-5
®Stitch length: 0.5-4
• •
A
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Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for

overcasting, sewing on buttons etc.

SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING

CD
Overcasting
c
I� CD Pattern selector:
® Presser foot:
c
Overcasting foot
® ® Thread tension: 1-4
• • ®Stitch length: 1 -2

& CAUTION:
Make sure to set the pattern selector at "C",
ll.
otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot
and break.

The zigzag stitch is used on the seam allowance

to prevent fabric from fraying at raw edges.

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 Tricot Stitch

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CD @ CD Pattern selector: D

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D @ @ Presser foot: Zigzag foot
@Thread tension: 1--4
@)Stitch length: 0.5--4

• •

This stitch is used to finish the seam allowance

on synthetics and other fabrics that tend to
-:,.
L..-,,7 pucker.
L..:7 Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8"') seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.

Note:

"Z� Be careful not to cut the stitches.

It is also handy for darning and mending tears.

Knit Stitch
CD CD Pattern selector: G
G @ Presser foot: Zigzag foot
@Thread tension: 1--4
� @)Stitch length: S.S.
@)
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This knit stitch is ideal for sewing swimwear and

stretch velour because it provides the greatest
amount of elasticity and strength.
Place your fabric to allow a 1.6 cm (5/8'') seam.
Trim the seam allowance after sewing.

I �e careful not to cut the stitches.

Note:

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 Straight Stretch Stitch
G)
G) Pattern selector: A, B
A B
Ill Ill
® Presser foot: Zigzag foot
Ill II! ® Thread tension: 2-6
clP IP ®Stitch length: S.S.
®
• •

The stitch is sewn with two stitches forward and

one stitch backward forming a seam that does
not rip easily.

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 Using the Seam Guides on the Needle
Plate
T he seam guides on the needle plate help you
to measure seam width.
*The numbers indicate the distance between
the center needle position and the guide
line.

Numbers on the
10 15 20 3/8" 4/8" 5/8" 6/8"
needle plate
�· ......

Distance in centimetersi 1.0 1.5 2.0 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9

CD Guide lines
® Cornering guide
® Needle plate
@) Needle plate hole
® Seam width from the center needle position

Turning Square Corners

T o turn a square corner 1.6 cm (5/8') from the
fabric edge.
When the fabric edge facing you lines up with
the cornering guide as illustrated, stop stitching
g; and lower the needle by turning the handwheel
towards you.

,7' Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to line
the edge with the 1.6 cm (5/8') seam guide.
Lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the
new direction,
® Cornering guide

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 Zigzag Stitching
CD ®

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CD Pattern selector: c
c ®
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® Presser foot: Zigzag foot

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® Thread tension: 2-5
©Stitch length: 0.5-4
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Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for

overcasting, sewing on buttons etc.

SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHING

CD
c Overcasting
I� CD Pattern selector:
® Presser foot:
c
Overcasting foot
© ® Thread tension: 1-4
• • ©Stitch length: 1 -2

& CAUTION:
Make sure to set the pattern selector at "C",
..
otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot
and break.

The zigzag stitch is used on the seam allowance

to prevent fabric from fraying at raw edges.

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 CD @ Sewing on Buttons

®i
c CD Pattern selector: c

I dIB'< @ Presser foot: Zigzag foot

� ® Thread tension:
@ Stitch length:
1-3
Any
@ ®Feed dog: Dropped
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lTl [2J ITl Adjust the stitch width, and turn the
handwheel to check if the needle enters into
each hole on the button.
[I] Lower the foot to hold the button in place.
The holes on the button should align with the
slot of the foot.

[]] A pin can be placed on the foot to form a

shank.
Make sure to check if the needle enters into
both holes on the button.
Sew about 10 stitches and cut the needle and
bobbin threads, leaving 20 cm (8 ') tail.

Q] Bring the needle thread between the button

and fabric through the holes on the button.
Pull the needle thread to pick bobbin thread
up to the right side of the fabric.
Wind the threads to from a shank and tie
them together.
[fil Raise the feed dog after sewing.

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 Rolled Hem
CD Pattern selector: A
® Presser foot: Hemmer foot
® Thread tension: 2-6
CD Stitch length: 1 .5-4

• •

ITl ITl Trim off the corner of the fabric 1 .5 cm (3/1 6 ')
by 0.8 cm (5/1 6 ') to avoid a bulkiness of the
hem at the corner.
Fold the fabric edge twice 0.3 cm (1 /8 ') wide
and 6 cm (2 3/8 ') long.
CD Wrong side of the fabric
® 0.5cm
® 0.8 cm
CD Curl of the foot

II] Place the fabric aligning the hem edge with

the guide on the foot. Lower the foot and sew
several stitches while pulling both threads to
the back.
Stop the machine with the needle in the fabric
and raise the presser foot. Insert the folded
portion of the fabric into the curl of the foot.
Lower the foot and sew while lilting up the
edge to keep it feeding smoothly and evenly.

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 CD ® SECTION 5. DECORATIVE STITCHING

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G
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Shell Tuck
®
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CD Pattern selector: G
® Presser foot: Satin stitch foot
@) Thread tension: 6-8
• • ®
@) Stitch length: 2 -3
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Place the folded edge along the slot of foot.

The needle should fall off the edge of the fabric
on the right forming a tuck.

Stretch Stitch Patterns

CDA B C D E F G
CD Pattern selector: A-G
ii�mi�� ® Presser foot:
Thread tension:
Zigzag foot
1 -4
®
@) Stitch length: S.S .
•

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'
"

If forward and reverse feeds become unbalanced

due to the type of fabric, adjust the balance by
turning the stitch length dial as follows:
If patterns are compressed, turn the dial toward
"+".
If patterns are drawn, turn the dial toward "-".
(See page 1 0)

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 CD Smocking
D CD Pattern selector: D
® Presser foot: Zigzag foot
®Thread tension: 1-4
©Stitch length: S.S.
• •

With the stitch length at "4'', sew straight stitch­

ing lines 1 cm (3/8") apart, across the area to be
smocked.
Knot the threads along one edge. Pull the
bobbin threads and distribute the gathers evenly.
Secure the threads at the other end.
Sew the decorative stitch between the gathering
stitches.
Pull out the gathering stitches.
CD 1 cm

CD c Applique
CD Pattern selector: c

� ® Presser foot:
®Thread tension:
Zigzag foot
1-4
© ©Stitch length: 0.5-1
• •

u.

Baste (or fuse with iron-on fabric joiner) applique

pieces on the fabric.
Stitch around the applique making sure the
needle falls along the outer edge of the
applique.
When sewing corners, lower the needle down
into the fabric.
Raise the presser foot and pivot the fabric to the
right or left.

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 SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Bobbin Case and the Hook

Lt CAUTION:
Turn off the power switch and/or unplug the
machine before cleaning the feed dog.
To dismantle shuttle race unit:
Raise the needle to its highest position and
open the hook cover.
Open the hinged latch of bobbin case and take it
out of the machine.
Open the shuttle race ring holders and remove
the shuttle race ring.
Remove the shuttle.
* Clean the shuttle race with a brush and a soft
dry cloth.
5 CD Bobbin case
® Shuttle race ring holder
® Shuttle race ring
®Shuttle
®Shuttle race
To assemble shuttle race unit:
Hold the shuttle by the center pin and fit it
carefully back into the shuttle race, forming a
perfect circle with the shuttle driver.
Attach the shuttle race ring making sure the
bottom pin fits into the notch.
Lock the shuttle race ring by turning the holders
back into position. Insert the bobbin case.
@Pin
(/) Notch

Cleaning the Feed Dog

LtCAUTION:
Turn off the power switch and/or unplug the
machine before cleaning the feed dog.
Remove the needle and the presser foot.
Remove the needle plate setscrew and remove
the needle plate.
CD Setscrew
With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogging the
feed dog teeth.
Reset the needle plate.

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 Sewing Light

The sewing light is located behind the face plate.

To change the bulb, take the face plate off the
sewing machine by removing the setscrew.
• Unplug the power supply before changing the
bulb.
' Do not dismantle the machine other than
explained in this manual.
(A) To remove .... Turn to the left.
To replace .... Turn to the right.
(B) To remove .... Push and twist to the left.
To replace .... Push and twist to the right.

_&WARNING
The bulb could be HOT. Protect your
fingers when handle it.

Oil the Machine

Note: Turn off the power switch and/or unplug
the machine before oil the machine.

Oil the points as shown at least once a year.

Use good quality sewing machine oil.
One or two drops of oil is sufficient.
Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabric.
In case machine is not used for an extended time,
oil it before sewing.

Oil behind the face plate

Remove the screw and face plate.
Oil the point as indicated in the illustration.

CD Screw
CV Face plate

Oil behind the shuttle hook area

Open the hook cover.
Remove the shuttle race ring and shuttle.
Oil the point as indicated in the illustration.

Q) Hook cover
@ Shuttle race ring
®Shuttle

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Troubleshooting
Condition Cause Reference
The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page 8
breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 9
3. The needle is bent or blunt See Page 5
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page 5
5. The fabric is not being drawn to the back when sewing is finished. See Page 12
6. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the needle. See Page 5

The bobbin thread 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin case. See Page 12
breaks. 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin case. Clean the bobbin case
3. The bobbin is damaged and doesn't turn smoothly. Exchange bobbin.

The needle breaks. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page 5

2. The needle is bent or blunt See Page 5
3. The needle clamp screw is loose. See Page 5
4. The tension of the needle thread is too tight. See Page 9
5. The fabric is not drawn to the back when sewing is finished. See Page 12
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. See Page 5
7. The pattern selector dial had been turned while the needle was See Page 10
in the material.

Skipped stitches 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See Page 5

2. The needle is bent or blunt. See Page 5
3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being See Page 5
sewn.
4. The needle thread is not threaded properly. See Page 8

Seam puckering 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. See Page 9
2. The machine is not threaded correctly. See Page 8
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. See Page 5
4. The stitches are too coarse for the fabric being new line sewn. Make the
When sewing extremely light weight materials, place a sheet
•
stitches denser.
of paper underneath the fabric.

Stitches form loops 1. The needle thread tension is too loose. See Page 9
below the work 2. The needle is either too heavy or too fine for the thread. See Page 5

The cloth is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. See Page 25
feeding smoothly. 2. The stitches are too fine. Make the
stitches coarser.
The machine does 1. The machine is not plugged in. See Page 4
not work. 2. Thread is caught in the shuttle race. See Page 25
3. Handwheel has been disengaged for bobbin winding. See Page 7
The machine does 1. Threads have been caught in hook mechanism. See page 25
not run smoothly 2. The feed dog is packed with lint. See Page 25
and is noisy.

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