SECTION I. MACHINE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
Name of Parts ........................................................... 2
Standard Accessories ............................................... 4
Extension table (Accessory Storage Box) and Free....
Arm ........................................................................ 4
SECTION II. GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting Machine to Power Supply ...................... 6
Controlling Sewing Speed ......................................... 8
Speed control slider .................................................. 8
Foot control ............................................................... 8
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Lever ................. 8
Main Function of Keys ............................................. 10
Reverse Key ............................................................ 10
Auto-Lock Key ......................................................... 10
Up/Down Needle Key .............................................. 10
Mode key ................................................................. 12
Direct Pattern Selection Keys.................................. 12
How to Drop the Feed Dog ..................................... 14
Attaching and Removing Presser Foot ................... 14
Attaching and Removing Shank .............................. 14
Raising and Lowering Presser Foot ........................ 16
Adjusting Needle Thread Tension............................ 16
Changing Needles................................................... 18
Selecting the Correct Needle for Fabrics ................ 18
Needle Definitions ................................................... 20
Winding the Bobbin ................................................. 22
Removing the bobbin ............................................ 22
Setting the spool of thread .................................... 22
Additional spool pin ............................................... 22
Threading for bobbin winding ................................ 22
Inserting the bobbin .............................................. 24
Threading the Machine ........................................... 26
Built-in Needle Threader ......................................... 28
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread ............................... 28
SECTION III. BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch .......................................................... 30
Starting to sew ...................................................... 30
Changing sewing direction .................................... 30
Finishing off a seam .............................................. 30
Adjusting Stitch Length ......................................... 32
Adjusting Needle Position ..................................... 32
Seam Allowance Lines .......................................... 34
Sewing on Heavy Fabrics...................................... 34
Variety of Straight Stitches and Recommended
Feet ....................................................................... 36
Gathering ................................................................ 38
Zipper Insertion .................................................. 40-42
Zigzag Stitch ........................................................... 44
Adjusting Stitch Width ........................................... 44
Adjusting Stitch Length ......................................... 44
Overcasting with Zigzag Stitch ................................ 46
Satin Stitch Applique ............................................... 46
Whip and Rolled Hem ............................................. 48
3-step Zigzag (Multiple zigzag) ............................... 48
Mending a Tear........................................................ 48
Overcasting Stitch ................................................... 50
Overlock Stitch ........................................................ 50
Double Overcasting Stitch ....................................... 50
Buttonhole Variations .............................................. 52
Classic Buttonhole ............................................. 54-58
Starting to sew ................................................. 54-56
Adjusting the Buttohole Width ............................... 58
Adjusting the Buttohole Stitch Density .................. 58
Double Layer Buttonhole ......................................... 58
Round End and Keyhole Buttonholes ..................... 60
Adjusting the Buttonhole Width ............................... 60
Stretch Buttonhole................................................... 62
Faux Chain Buttonhole ............................................ 62
Corded Buttonhole .................................................. 64
Button Sewing ......................................................... 66
Darning ................................................................... 68
Setting memory darning size ................................ 68
To adjust the evenness of darning ......................... 68
Tuc king .................................................................... 70
Starting to sew ...................................................... 70
To sew shorter tacking........................................... 70
To sew same size tacking ...................................... 70
Fine adjustment screw .......................................... 70
Blind Hem Stitches .................................................. 72
SECTION IV. DECORATIVE STITCHES
Shell Tuck ................................................................ 74
Satin Stitches .......................................................... 74
Applique Sewing ..................................................... 76
Patchwork ............................................................... 76
Pattern Combination ............................................... 78
Using the Fine Adjustment Dial ............................... 80
SECTION V. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Light Bulb ......................................... 80
Cleaning the Hook Race ......................................... 82
Inserting the Bobbin Holder .................................... 82
Problems and Warning Signals ............................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 87
INDEX ..................................................................... 90
NOTE: Information found in this instruction manual is
current at the time of printing. We reserve the right to
change and update specifications and information as
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