Manual Bernina Bernette Palermo 5 (page 4 of 72) (English)

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Instruction Manual

SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS

Raise needle

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

3. Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with same type 5W.

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

This sewing machine is intended for household use only.

DANGER

WARNING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

or near children.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the

attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

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

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

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

4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings block. Keep ventilation openings of the

sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine

needle.

6. Always use the proper needle plate, a wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break.

7. Do not use bent needles.

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

9. Switch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as

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

10. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating,

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

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

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.

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

16. The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).

17. Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.

18. Never place anything on the foot controller.

19. If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

20. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for

their safety.

21. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ....................................................1

BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE..........................................................2-3

LCD SCREEN.........................................................................4

PATTERN CHART .....................................................................5

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

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE.....................................7

Connecting the machine..............................................................7

STARTING SEWING....................................................................8

Foot control........................................................................8

ADJUSTING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE.............................................8

REPLACING THE NEEDLE..............................................................9

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT........................................................9

MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD..................................................10

TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART ......................................................11

WINDING THE BOBBIN.............................................................12-13

Bobbin winding .................................................................12-13

INSERTING THE BOBBIN..............................................................14

THREADING THE UPPER THREAD ...................................................15-16

USING THE NEEDLE THREADER .......................................................17

THREAD TENSION ...................................................................18

RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD......................................................19

CUTTING THE THREAD ...............................................................19

TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER.....................................................20

TO RAISE OR DROP THE FEED DOGS...................................................20

OPERATION BUTTONS.............................................................21-22

Reverse button....................................................................21

Auto-lock button ...................................................................21

Needle up/ down position button ......................................................22

FUNCTION BUTTONS ..............................................................23-25

Stitch width adjustment button ........................................................23

Stitch length adjustment button........................................................24

MODE selection button..............................................................24

Mirror button......................................................................25

MEMORY BUTTONS ..................................................................26

Memory button....................................................................26

Clear button......................................................................26

Arrow button .....................................................................26

SELECTION BUTTONS................................................................27

Direct pattern selection and number buttons .............................................27

USEFUL SKILLS...................................................................28-29

Sewing corners....................................................................28

Reverse..........................................................................28

Free arm.........................................................................28

Sewing on the heavy fabric...........................................................29

STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION............................................30

ZIGZAG STITCHES...................................................................30

STRETCH STITCH....................................................................31

CONTENTS

OVERCASTING STITCHES.............................................................32

Using the overcasting foot ...........................................................32

Using the all purpose foot............................................................32

BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH.........................................................33

BUTTON SEWING....................................................................34

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING..........................................................35-38

Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics..................................................38

EYELET STITCH .....................................................................39

DARNING STITCH .................................................................40-41

ZIPPER INSERTION................................................................42-43

Inserting a centered zipper...........................................................42

Inserting a side zipper...............................................................43

NARROW HEMMING..................................................................44

CORDING...........................................................................45

Single cording.....................................................................45

Triple cording .....................................................................45

SATIN STITCH SEWING ...............................................................46

QUILTING...........................................................................47

SCALLOP STITCH....................................................................47

Scallop edging ....................................................................47

GATHERING.........................................................................48

S M O C K I N G .........................................................................4 9

FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51

Darning..........................................................................50

Embroidery.......................................................................51

M o n o g r a m m i n g....................................................................5 1

FAGOTING..........................................................................52

PATCHWORK STITCHING..............................................................52

MIRROR ............................................................................53

TWIN NEEDLE (Optional) .............................................................54

WALKING FOOT (Optional) ............................................................55

MEMORY.........................................................................56-58

Combining patterns..............................................................56-57

Adding patterns....................................................................57

Clearing patterns...................................................................57

Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern..........................................57-58

WARNING FUNCTIONS................................................................59

Warning animation message display ...................................................59

Instruction animation message display..................................................59

Warning beeping sound .............................................................59

REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB .........................................................60

MAINTENANCE ...................................................................61-62

Cleaning the screen ................................................................61

Cleaning the sewing machine surface ..................................................61

Cleaning the hook...............................................................61-62

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE........................................................63-64

QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART............................................65-66

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE

Horizontal spool pin

Hole for second spool pin

Handle

Presser foot lifter

Drop feed lever

Power cord

Handwheel

Foot controller connector

Main power switch

Operation buttons

Thread cutter

Face plate

Buttonhole lever

Auto needle threader

Needle plate cover

Sewing table and

accessory box

Presser foot pressure

LCD screen

Memory buttons

Function buttons

Selection buttons

bobbin winder spindle

Tension dial

Function buttons

Bobbin stopper

Speed limiting

adjustment lever

Pattern plate

BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE

1. Reverse button

Hold down this button to sew either backwards or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed.

2. Auto-lock button

Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current patterns

and automatically stop.

3. Needle up/down position button

Press this button to move the needle either up or down.

4. Speed limiting adjustment lever

Slide this lever to change the sewing speed.

A. Operation buttons (see page 21/22)

5. Stitch length adjustment button

Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.

6. Stitch width adjustment button

Press this button to adjust the width of the zigzag stitch.

B. Function buttons (see page 23/24/25)

BUTTON OF THE MACHINE

D. Selection buttons (see page 27)

12.Direct pattern selection and number buttons

Instant access to direct pattern or press number buttons of the pattern number to select the

desired pattern.

9. Memory button

Press this button to enter or store the created pattern combination in the memory.

10.Arrow button

Press the " " button or " " button until the actual stitch number is displayed.

11.Clear button

If an incorrect pattern is selected or memorized, pressing this button will clear it.

C. Memory buttons (see page 26)

7. Mode selection button

Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode.

8. Mirror button

Press this button to sew a reflection pattern.

LCD SCREEN

Needle up

Auto-lock

Mirror

Needle positionReverse

Direct mode

Pattern number

Stitch width

Bobbin winding

Buttonhole lever

Direct Pattern

Needle down

Auto-stop

Normal mode

Memory

Mirror

Stitch length

Reverse

Pattern number

Stitch width

Suggested

presser foot

Number of current unit

Total number of unit

Pattern

PATTERN CHART

The portion marked in colored on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern.

1 3

5 6 7 8 9 02

49 50

51 52

59 60

18 19 20

25 26

28 29

21 22

04 05 06 07 08 09 10

11 12

15 01 16

A. Direction Patterns

B. Patterns

34 35 36 37 38 39

41 42

Standard

1. All purpose foot (T)

2. Zipper foot (I)

3. Buttonhole foot (D)

4. Overcasting foot (E)

5. Blind hem foot (F)

6. Satin stitch foot (A)

7. Button sewing foot

8. Brush/ Seam ripper

9. Spool holder (Large)

10.Spool holder (Small)

11.

12.Screwdriver (L & S)

13.Bobbin (3x)

14.Pack of needle (5x)

15.Spool pin felt

16.Second spool pin

Optional

17.Cording foot (M)

18.Hemmer foot (K)

19.Quilting foot (P)

20.Darning/ Embroidery foot

21.Gathering foot

22.Twin needle

23.Walking foot

Edge/quilting guide

ACCESSORIES

Standard

Optional

1 2 3 4

006186008 006905008

D3A1514000

006907008

006914008006172008

006904008

R12373209

006099008

006008001

TA10943209

006084009

006012008

006900008

006813008

006016008

006917008

006916008

14 15

006015009

R60033209

006020008 0061850081

006221008

Connecting the machine

Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the

machine is conforming with your electrical power.

Place the machine on a stable table.

1. Connect the power line cord to the machine by inserting the 2-hole plug into the terminal box.

2. Connect the power line plug to the electric outlet.

3. Turn on the power switch.

4. The sewing lamp will light up when the switch is turned on.

To disconnect, turn the power switch to the off position, then remove plug from outlet.

Polarized plug information

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to

reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a polarized outlet

only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If

it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in

any way.

Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main

switch is on ("O"). when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts.

CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE

ONOFF

STARTING SEWING

Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to the

power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.

The appliance must be used with the foot controller C-9000.

With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot

control plug into its connector on the sewing

machine.

Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly

depress the foot control to start sewing.

Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.

Foot control

ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE

Standard presser foot pressure set at "2".

The presser foot pressure of the machine has been

pre-set and no need for change unless sewing

particular type of fabric (light-or-heavy weight).

If you do need to adjust the presser foot pressure,

turn the presser adjusting screw by ones finger.

For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure

by turning the screw counterclockwise to move

the screw upward and the pressure decreased. If

kept turning the screw, it could be take out. By

that time, just turn the screw clockwise, it could be

locked back and readjust the pressure.

For heavy fabric, tighten the pressure by turning

the screw clockwise to move the screw downward

and the pressure increased. Once screw could not

be moved any further, it has been reached the

bottom, pls do not turn any more.

Attention: Turn power switch to off

("O") when carrying out any of the

above operations!

Change the needle regularly, especially if it is

showing signs of wear and causing problems.

Insert the needle following the illustrated

instructions.

A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten

again after inserting the new needle.

The flat side of the shaft should be towards

the back.

B. Insert the needle as far up as it will go.

Needles must be in perfect condition.

Problems can occur with:

- Bent needles

- Blunt needles

- Damaged points

REPLACING THE NEEDLE

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

Attention: Turn power switch to off

("O") when carrying out any of the

above operations!

Attaching the presser foot holder (1)

Raise the presser foot bar (a).

Attach the presser foot holder (b) as illustrated.

Attaching the presser foot (2)

Lower the presser foot holder (b) until the

cut-out (c) is directly above the pin (d).

Raise the lever (e).

Lower the presser foot holder (b) and the

presser foot (f) will engage automatically.

Removing the presser foot (3)

Raise the presser foot.

Raise the lever (e) and the foot will disengages.

Attaching the e (4)

Attach the e (g) in the slot as

illustrated. Adjust according to need for hems,

pleats, etc.

dge/quilting guide

MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD

Needle size

Fabrics

Thread

Most threads sold are medium size and

suitable for these fabrics and needle sizes.

9-11/65-75

Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile,

serge, silk, muslin, Qiana, interlocks,

cotton knits, tricots, jerseys, crepes,

woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics.

Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or

polyester.

Use polyester threads on synthetic

materials and cotton on natural woven

fabrics for best results.

Always use the same thread on top

and bottom.

12/80

Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin,

kettleclote, sailcloth, double knits,

lightweight woollens.

14/90

Medium weight fabrics-cotton duck,

woolen, heavier knits, terrycloth, denims.

16/100

Heavyweight fabrics-canvas, woolens,

outdoor tent and quilted fabrics, denims,

upholstery material (light to medium).

18/110

Heavy woollens, overcoat fabrics,

upholstery fabrics, some leathers

and vinyls.

Heavy duty thread, carpet thread.

(Use heavy foot pressurelarge numbers.)

Important: Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric

NEEDLE, FABRIC SELECTION

Needles

Explanation

Type of fabric

15 x 1/ 130/

705H (SUK)

HA x 1

15 x 1

15 x 1/

130/ 705H

130PCL/

705H-LR/LL

Standard sharp needles.

Sizes range thin to large. 9 (65) to 18 (110)

Leather needles. 12 (80) to 18 (110)

Full ball point needle 9 (65) to 18 (110)

Semi-ball point needle, scarfed.

9 (65) to 18 (110)

Natural and synthetic woven fabrics,

polyester blends. Knits-polyesters,

interlocks, tricot, single and double knits.

Can be used instead of 15x1 for sewing

all fabrics.

Leather, vinyl, upholstery. (Leaves smaller

hole than standard large needle.

Sweater knits, Lycra, swimsuit fabric, elastic.

Natural woven fabrics-wool, cotton, silk,

etc. Qiana. Not recommended for double

knits.

Note:

- Twin needles can be purchased for utility and decorative work.

- European needles show sizes 65, 70, 80 etc. American and Japanese needles show

size 9, 11, 12 etc.

- Replace needle often (approximately every other garment ) and / or at first thread

breakage or skipped stitches.

Darning

Free embroidery

Monogramming

TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART

All purpose foot (T)

Zipper foot (I)

Overcasting foot (E)

Blind hem foot (F)

Darning/

Embroidery foot

Gathering foot

(Optional)

Button sewing foot

APPLICATION

PRESSER FOOT

General sewing,

Patchwork stitches,

Decorative

stitching,

Smocking,

Fagoting, etc.

PRESSER FOOT

APPLICATION

Inserting zippers

Overcasting

Blind hem stitching

Satin stitch sewing

Gathering

Button sewing

Satin stitch foot (A)

NEEDLE NEEDLE

Hemmer foot (K)

(Optional)

Narrow hemming

Quilting foot (P)

(Optional)

Quilting

Cording foot (M)

(Optional)

Cording

(Optional)

Walking foot

(Optional)

This foot helps to

prevent uneven

feeding of very

difficult fabrics

Buttonhole foot (D)

Note: The twin needle is optional. It is not include with the accessories.

When sewing with twin needle, the stitch width should be set at less than "5.0".

Buttonhole sewing

1. Place the thread and spool holder onto the spool pin.

For smaller spools of thread, place spool holder with

the small side next to the spool or use the small spool

holder.

2. Snap the thread into the thread guide .

3. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder

tension discs.

4. Place the thread end through one of the inner holes in

the bobbin as illustrated and place empty bobbin on

the spindle.

5. Push the bobbin to right.

WINDING THE BOBBIN

Bobbin winding

WINDING THE BOBBIN

6. When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right,

bobbin winding position, the symbol " " is shown on

the LCD screen.

It will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin

winder spindle is pushed back to the left into the sewing

position.

7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand.

8. Press on the foot control to start the sewing machine.

9. After the bobbin has wound a few turns stop the machine

and cut the thread near the hole of the bobbin.

Continue filling the bobbin until it is full. The motor stops

automatically when the bobbin is full. Stop the machine.

Push the bobbin winder spindle to left.

10.Cut the thread and then remove the bobbin.

Please Note:

When the bobbin winder switch is placed on the right, "bobbin winding position", the machine

will not sew and the handwheel will not turn. To start sewing, push the bobbin winder switch

to the left "sewing position".

Patterns

Attention: Turn power switch to off

("O") before inserting or removing the

bobbin.

When inserting or removing the bobbin,

the needle must be fully raised.

1. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with

the thread running in a counterclockwise

direction (arrow).

2. Pull the thread through the slit (A).

3. Pull the thread toward the left and along

the inside of the spring until it slips into

the notch (B) being sure that the thread

does not slip out of the slit (A).

4. Pull out about 15 cm (6 inches) of thread

and attach the bobbin cover plate. (C)

INSERTING THE BOBBIN

THREADING THE UPPER THREAD

Please Note: It is important to carry out the threading correctly as by not doing so several

sewing problems could result.

Start by raising the needle to its highest point, and

also raise the presser foot to release the tension

discs.

1. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the

spool pin so that the thread comes from the front of the

spool, then place the spool cap at the end of the spool pin.

2. Draw the thread from the spool through the upper

thread guide.

3. Guide the thread around the thread guide pulling the

thread through the pre-tension spring as illustrated.

THREADING THE UPPER THREAD

5. Then, down and around the check spring holder.

6. At the top of this movement, pass the thread from right

to the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever

and then downwards again.

Guide the thread through the wire loop.

Pull the end of the thread through the needle from front

to rear, and pull out about 10 cm of thread.

Use the needle threader to thread the needle. (On the

next page.)

Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal thread guide.

4. Thread the tension module by passing the thread

between the silver discs.

USING THE NEEDLE THREADER

2. The needle threader automatically turns

to the threading position and the hook pin

passes through the needle eye.

3. Take the thread in front of the needle.

4. Hold the thread loosely and release the

lever slowly. The hook will turn and pass

the thread through the needle eye forming

a loop.

Pull the thread through the needle eye.

Raise the needle to its highest position

and lower the presser foot.

1. Lower the needle threader lever slowly

and draw the thread through the thread

guide as illustrated and then to the right.

Attention: Turn power switch to the

off position ("O").

THREAD TENSION

- Basic thread tension setting: "4"

- To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial

to the next number down.

- Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing.

- There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabrics.

- 90% of all sewing will be between "3" and "5" ("4" is basic setting).

- For all decorative sewing you will always obtain a nicer stitch and less fabric puckering when

the upper thread appears on the bottom side of your fabric.

1. Normal thread tension for straight stitch

sewing.

2. Thread tension is too loose for straight stitch

sewing. Turn dial to higher number.

3. Thread tension is too tight for straight stitch

sewing. Turn dial to lower number.

4. Normal thread tension for zig zag and

decorative sewing.

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Reverse

side

Surface

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Surface

Reverse

side

Surface

Reverse

side

Surface

Reverse

side

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

Upper thread

Bobbin thread

1. Hold the upper thread with the left

hand. Turn the handwheel towards

you (counterclockwise) lowering, then

raising the needle.

2. Gently pull on the upper thread to

bring the bobbin thread up through the

needle plate hole. The bobbin thread

will come up in a loop.

3. Pull both threads to the back under the

presser foot.

Raise the presser foot.

Remove the fabric, draw the threads to

the left side of the face cover and cut

using the thread cutter.

The threads are cut at the proper length

to start the next seam.

RAISING UP THE LOWER THREAD

CUTTING THE THREAD

TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LIFTER

1. The presser foot lifter raises and

lowers your presser foot.

2. When sewing several layers or thick

fabrics, the presser foot can be raised

a second stage for easy positioning of

the work.

With the sewing table off the machine,

the feed dog adjustment lever can be

seen on the base in back of the sewing

machine.

TO RAISE OR DROP THE FEED DOGS

Sliding the lever to the " " (b) will lower

the feed dog, for example during button

sewing. If you wish to continue sewing

normally, slide the lever to the " " (a) in

order to raise the feed dogs.

The feed dog will not rise up if you do not

turn the handwheel, even if the lever is

slid to the right. Make a complete turn to

raise the feed dogs.

When the patterns 01-16, 24-60 are selected, the

machine will sew reverse or a reinforcement stitch

at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed.

The machine will sew forward after the button is

released.

An arrow " " on the LCD display indicates reverse

sewing.

OPERATION BUTTONS

Reverse button

Needle up/down

position button

Auto-lock button

Reverse button

When the patterns 01-05 are selected, the machine

will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the

Auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically stop.

The LCD will display the figure " " until the

machine is stopped.

Auto-lock button

When the patterns 06-16, 24-60 are selected,

press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew

3 locking stitches at the end of the current pattern

and automatically stop. The LCD will display the

figure " " until the machine is stopped.

The function will be cancelled if you press the

button once again or select another pattern.

Direct

Patterns

OPERATION BUTTONS

Needle up/ down position button

With the Needle up/ down position button, you

decide whether the needle shall stop in the up

position or in the material when you stop sewing.

Press the button so that the arrow, on the LCD

screen, will point upward " " and the needle will

stop in the highest position. When you press the

button so that the arrow points downward " ", the

machine will stop with the needle in the lowest

position.

Patterns

Direct

Patterns

Please Note: During sewing, press the

button will be no function. Needle up/ down

position button setting will only machine

stop.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Stitch width adjustment button

When you select a stitch, the machine will auto-

matically set the recommended stitch width, which

will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen.

The stitch width can be regulated by pressing the

stitch width adjustment buttons.

Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.

For a narrower stitch, press the "-" button (left).

For a wider stitch, press the "+" button (right). The

stitch width can be adjusted between "0.0-7.0".

Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.

When patterns 01-05 are selected, the needle

position is regulated by the stitch width adjustment

buttons. Pressing the "-" button (left), will move the

needle to the left and pressing the "+" button (right),

will move the needle to the right.

The numbers will be changed from left position

"0.0" to extreme right position "7.0". The pre-set

center needle position will be indicated as "3.5".

Stitch width

adjustment button

Stitch length

adjustment button

Mirror button

Mode selection button

Stitch length adjustment button

When you select a stitch the machine will

automatically set the recommended stitch length

which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD

screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by

pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons.

To shorten the stitch length, press the "-" button

(left). For a longer stitch length, press the "+"

button (right). The stitch length can be adjusted

between "0.0-4.5". Certain stitches have a limited

length.

MODE selection button

When you turn the machine "ON" the LCD screen

display will be set at direct mode " ".

Press the " " button to " " mode , If you

press the function button again. " " will be

displayed.

Direct mode stitch selection.

Utility and decorative pattern mode: Stitch

selection using number buttons.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

Patterns

Mirror button

FUNCTION BUTTONS

The patterns 01-16, 24-60 can be mirror, pressing

the " " button will sew a reflection pattern from

your selected stitch.

The LCD will display the mirror function and the

machine will continue to sew the reflected pattern

until the mirror function is pressed again to cancel

the mirror function.

When the mirror function disappears from the

LCD screen, the machine will continue to sew the

normal stitch.

If you change the pattern setting, then the mirror

function will be cancelled accordingly. If you need

the reflection pattern, then press the mirror button

again.

Press the " " button to enter the memory mode,

and store the combinations of characters or

decorative stitches. Press the " " button again

to leave the memory mode and return Direct mode.

Please Note: The Direct mode patterns and

pattern 17-23 cannot be memorized.

MEMORY BUTTONS

Clear button

Memory button

Patterns

MEM

Press this button when the incorrect character is

selected. Each press of this button erases one

character, or press this button to remove an

added pattern when sewing combinations of

characters or decorative stitches.

Use the arrow " " or " " button to confirm

the pattern memorized by pressing this button in

memory mode.

Arrow button

Memory button

Clear button

Arrow button

Direct pattern selection and number buttons

Direct pattern selection

Press the buttons to select the utility patterns

shown beside the number button when the mode

button is set at the Direct mode.

Number buttons

Press the number buttons for selecting the

pattern needed.

Except the Direct pattern mode, the other mode

can be selected by pressing the desired numbers.

For example: pattern 32

SELECTION BUTTONS

Direct

Direct pattern selection

and number buttons

1. Stop the sewing machine

when you reach a corner.

2. Lower the needle into the

fabric manually or by pressing

the needle up/ down button

once.

3. Raise the presser foot.

4. Use the needle as a pivot

and turn the fabric.

5. Lower the presser foot and

resume sewing.

Reverse stitching is used to

secure the threads at the

beginning and at the end of a

seam.

Press the reverse button and

sew 4-5 stitches.

The machine will sew forward

when the button is released.

Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular areas such as pant hems and cuffs.

Sewing corners

Reverse

Free arm

USEFUL SKILLS

The black button on the right

side of the presser foot will lock

the presser foot in a horizontal

position if you push it in before

lowering the presser foot. This

ensures even feeding at the

beginning of a seam and helps

when sewing multiple layers of

fabric such as sewing over

seams when hemming jeans.

When you reach the point of an

increased thickness, lower the

needle and raise the presser

foot. Press the toe of the foot

and push in the black button,

then lower the foot and continue

sewing.

The black button releases

automatically after sewing few

stitches.

You also can place another

piece of fabric with the same

thickness at the back of the

seam. Or support the presser

foot while feeding by hand and

sewing toward the folded side.

Sewing on the heavy fabric

Cardboard or

thick fabric

USEFUL SKILLS

Changing the needle position

These setting apply only to pattern 01-05. The pre-set

position is "3.5", center position. When you press the "-"

stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will

move to the left. When you press the "+" stitch width

adjustment button, the needle position will move to the

right. On the LCD screen, the point illustration and the

number indicate the needle position.

Changing the stitch length

To shorten the stitch length, press the "-" stitch length

adjustment button. For a longer stitch length, press the

"+" stitch length adjustment button.

Generally speaking, the thicker the fabric, thread and

needle, the longer the stitch should be.

Adjusting the stitch width

The maximum zigzag stitch width for zigzag stitching is

"7.0"; however, the width can be reduced on any

patterns. The width increases as you press the "+"

stitch width adjustment button from "0.0-7.0".

Adjusting the stitch length

The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting

of stitch length approaches "0.3".

Neat zigzag stitches are usually achieved at "1.0-2.5".

Closed up zigzag stitches (close together) are referred

to as a satin stitch.

STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION

ZIGZAG STITCHES

It assures you of a stitch that is strong and

flexible and will give with the fabric without

breaking. Good for easy to ravel and knit

fabrics. It is good for joining durable fabric

such as denims.

These stitches can also be used as a

decorative top stitch.

Triple zigzag stretch stitch is suitable for

firm fabrics like denim, poplin, duck, etc.

Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple

reinforcement to stretch and hardwearing

seams.

Straight stretch stitch

Straight stitch

STRETCH STITCH

Using the overcasting foot

1. Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E).

2. Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot.

1. Change the presser foot to the all purpose foot (T) .

2. Sewing the overcasting along the edge of the fabric so that the needle drops over the edge of

the fabric on the right side.

Using the all purpose foot

5.0~7.0

2.0~3.0

2.5~4.5

2.0~3.0

OVERCASTING STITCHES

Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with patterns 06 and 09 only and

do not set the stitch width narrower than "5.0". It is possible that needle could hit the

presser foot and break when sewing other patterns and width.

1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong

side uppermost.

2. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the

handwheel forwards by hand until the

needle swings fully to the left. It should

just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does

not, adjust the stitch width accordingly.

3. Adjust the guide (b) by turning the knob (a)

so that the guide just rests against the fold.

4. Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully

along the edge of the guide.

5. Turn over the fabric.

11: Blind hem/lingerie for firm fabrics

12: Blind hem for stretch fabrics

5mm 5mm

Overcasting

stitches

Reverse

side

Reverse

side

2.5~4.0

1.0~2.0

Please Note: It takes practice to sew

blind hems. Always make a sewing test

first.

BLIND HEM/ LINGERIE STITCH

Change the presser foot to the button sewing

foot.

2. Position the work under the foot. Place

the button in the desired position, lower

the foot.

3. Select zig zag pattern. Adjust the stitch

width to "2.0-4.5" according to the distance

between the two holes of the button.

4. Turn the handwheel to check that the

needle goes cleanly into the left and right

holes of the button.

5. Before sewing, press the Auto-lock button

to sew reinforcement stitches automatically

at the beginning and at the end of the stitch.

If a shank is required, place a darning

needle on top of the button and sew.

6. For buttons with 4 holes, sew through the

front two holes first, push work forward

and then sew through the back two holes.

1. Move the drop feed control to " " to

lower the feed dogs.

2.0~4.5

BUTTON SEWING

Please Note: Before sewing a buttonhole on your project, practice on a scrap piece of the

same type of fabric.

2.5~7.0

0.3~1.0

2.5~5.5

0.3~1.0

5.5~7.0

0.3~1.0

3.0~7.0

1.0~2.0

3.0~7.0

1.0~3.0

1. Mark the positions of the buttonhole on

the fabric.

The maximum buttonhole length is 3cm (1

3/16 inch). (Total of diameter + thickness

of button.)

2. Attach the buttonhole foot, then pull out the

button holder plate and insert the button.

The size of the buttonhole is determined

by the button inserted in the button plate.

The thread should be passed through the

hole in the presser foot, then be placed

under the foot.

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING

17: For thin or medium fabric

18: For horizontal holes on blouses or

shirts made from thin or medium

fabric

19: For suits or overcoats

20: For jeans or stretch fabric with a

coarse weave

21:For stretch fabric

3. Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the

stitch width and the stitch length to the

desired width and density.

4. Position the fabric under the presser foot

so that the centerline's mark is aligning

with the center of the buttonhole foot.

Lower the buttonhole lever.

Please Note: When you select any

buttonhole pattern, LCD screen will be

demonstrated the figure " ", it is to

remind you to lower the buttonhole lever.

Starting

point

5. While lightly holding the end of upper thread

and start sewing.

Please Note: Gently feed the fabric by

hand. Before stopping, the machine

will automatically sew a reinforcement

stitch after the buttonhole is sewn.

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING

Patterns

6. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the

presser foot to the back, as shown.

7. Raise the presser foot and cut thread. To

sew over same buttonhole, raise the

presser foot (will return to original position).

After sewing the buttonhole stitch, raise the

buttonhole lever until it stops.

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING

8. Cut the center of the buttonhole being

careful not to cut any stitches on either

side. Use a pin as a stopper at the bar

tack so you do not cut too much.

When sewing buttonholes on stretch fabric, hook heavy thread or cord under the button-

hole foot.

1. Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the

gimp thread onto the back of the presser

foot. Bring the two gimp thread ends to

the front of the foot and insert them into

the grooves, then temporarily tie them

there. Lower the presser foot and start

sewing.

Set the stitch width to match the diameter

of the gimp thread.

2. Once sewing is completed, pull the gimp

thread gently to remove any slack, then

trim off any excess.

Please Note: It is suggested that you use interfacing on the backside of the fabric.

Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics

BUTTONHOLE STITCHING

1. Select pattern 22 to get the eyelet stitch.

Attach satin stitch foot (A).

5.0 6.0 7.0

22: Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc

2. Press the "-" or "+" stitch width adjustment

to button select the eyelet size.

Size of eyelet.

A. Large: 7.0mm (1/4 inch).

B. Medium: 6.0mm (15/64 inch).

C. Small: 5.0mm (3/16 inch).

Lower the needle into the fabric at the

beginning of the stitching, and then lower

the presser foot lever.

Once sewing is completed, the machine

automatically sews reinforcement stitches,

then stops.

3. Make a hole at the center using an eyelet

punch.

* Eyelet punch is not included with the

machine.

Please Note: If thin thread is used, the

stitching may be coarse. If this occurs,

sew the eyelet twice one on top of the

other.

A B C

EYELET STITCH

Patterns

1. Select pattern 23 to get the darning stitch.

Chang the presser foot to the buttonhole

foot.

3. Pull the button holder to rear.

Set the button guide plate on buttonhole

foot to the desired length.

2. Baste the upper fabric and the under

fabric together. Select the needle position.

Lower the presser foot over the center of

the tear.

Start

Stop

NOTE

Make no

gap here

4. The size of one darn cycle is variable.

However, the maximum stitch length is

2.6cm (1 inch) and the maximum stitch

width is 7mm (9/32 inch).

a. The length of sewing.

b. The width of sewing.

3.5~7.0

1.0~2.0

DARNING STITCH

Patterns

5. Position the fabric so that the needle is

2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be

darned, and then lower the presser foot

lever.

When lowering the

presser foot, do not push in the front

of the presser foot, otherwise the

darning will not be sewn with the

correct size.

Please Note:

6. Pass the upper thread down through the

hole in the presser foot. Pull down the

buttonhole lever. The buttonhole lever is

positioned behind the bracket on the

buttonhole foot. Gently hold the end of the

upper thread in your left hand, and then

start sewing.

Please Note: When you select any

buttonhole pattern or darning pattern,

LCD screen will be demonstrated the

figure " ", it is to remind you to lower

the buttonhole lever.

8. If the sewing range is too big to sew, then

we suggest you can sew several times (or

cross sew) to get better sewing result.

2mm

7. Darning stitches are sewn from the front

of the presser foot to the back, as shown.

DARNING STITCH

1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment.

2. Press open the seam allowance. Place

the zipper face down on the seam

allowance with the teeth against the seam

line. Baste the zipper tape.

3. Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right

side of the presser foot pin to the holder

when sewing the left side of the zipper.

4. Attach the left side of the presser foot pin

to the presser foot holder when sewing

the right side of the zipper.

5. Stitch left side of the zipper from top to

bottom.

6. Stitch across the lower end and right side

of zipper. Remove the basting and press.

Inserting a centered zipper

Attention: Zipper foot should be used

for sewing width center needle position

straight stitch only. It is possible that

needle could hit the presser foot and

break when sewing other patterns.

3.5

1.5~3.0

ZIPPER INSERTION

2 inch

Inserting a side zipper

1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment.

2. Fold back to the left seam allowance.

Turn under the right seam allowance to

form 3mm (1/8 inch) fold.

3. Attach the zipper foot. Attach the right

side of the presser foot pin to the holder

when sewing the left side of the zipper.

Attach the left side of the presser foot pin

to the presser foot holder when sewing

the right side of the zipper.

4. Stitch the left side of zipper from bottom

to top.

5. Turn the fabric right side out, stitch across

the lower end and right side of zipper.

6. Stop about 5cm (2 inches) from the top of

zipper. Remove the basting and open the

zipper. Stitch the remainder of the seam.

2 inch

ZIPPER INSERTION

* The Hemmer foot accessory is optional. It i s

not included with this machine.

1. Fold edge of fabric over about 3mm (1/8

inch), then fold it over again 3mm (1/8

inch) for about 5cm (2 inches) along the

edge of the fabric.

2. Insert the needle into the fold by rotating

the handwheel toward you, and lower the

presser foot. Sew several stitches and

raise the presser foot.

Insert the fabric fold into the spiral

opening of hemmer foot. Move fabric back

and forth until the fold forms a scroll

shape.

3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing

slowly guiding the raw edge of the fabric

in front of the hemmer foot evenly into the

scroll of the foot.

3.5

1.5~3.0

NARROW HEMMING

Mark the design on the fabric. Insert the cord

in the center groove of the cording foot from

the right side opening. Pull the cord about

5cm (2 inches) behind the foot.

The grooves under the foot will hold the

length of the cord in place while the stitches

are being form over the cord.

Select the stitch and adjust the stitch width

so that the stitches are just covering the cord.

Lower the foot and sew slowly, guiding the

cord over the design.

Single cording

Sew over one strand of cording to create a pretty swirled design on a jacket or vest or sew over

three strands of cording for border trims. Pearl cotton, knitting yarn, embroidery floss, lace thread,

fine wool or lily yarn can be used for cording.

Triple cording

Push the sewing thread to the left and insert

three cords into the grooves of the foot and

pull about 5cm (2 inches) of the cords

behind the foot.

Select the desired pattern and adjust the

stitch width so that the stitches are just

covering the cords. Lower the foot and sew

slowly guiding the cords.

CORDING

* The Cording foot accessory is optional. It is not included with this machine.

06 2826

30 32

25 29

31 33

Use the satin stitch foot for satin stitching and

sewing decorative stitches. This foot has a full

indentation on the underside to allowed easy

sewing over the thickness of the stitches form

by closely spaced zigzag stitches, and even

feeding of the fabric.

To tailor the satin or decorative stitch pattern,

you may adjust the length and width of the

pattern by pressing the stitch length and width

adjustment buttons. Experiment with fabric

scraps until you get the desired length and

width.

Please Note: When sewing very thin

fabrics, it is suggested that you use

interfacing on the backside of the fabric.

3.5~7.0

0.5~2.0

SATIN STITCH SEWING

24 25 26 27 28

30 31 32 3329

1. Stitch along the edge of the fabric, marking

sure not to sew directly on the edge of the

fabric.

* For better results, apply spray starch onto

the fabric and press with a hot iron before

it is sewn.

2. Trim along the stitches.

* Be careful not to cut the stitches.

Insert the e in the presser

foot holder as illustrated and set the space

as you desire.

dge/quilting guide

* The Quilting foot accessory is optional. It is

not included with this machine.

3.5

1.0~3.0

QUILTING

Scallop edging

SCALLOP STITCH

Sew the first row and move over the fabric to

sew successive rows with the e

riding along the previous row of stitching.

dge/quilting

guide

3.5

4.5

GATHERING

Note: When testing machine for

adjustments to achieve desired fullness,

work with 10" increments of the fabric,

trims or elastic. This makes it easier to

determine the adjustments and how

much change is needed for your

project. Always test on your project

fabric and on the same grainline as will

be used in your finished project.

Note: Sew slow to medium speed for

better fabric control.

Gathered fabric

Remove the presser foot holder and attach

the gathering foot, lowering the tension

setting to below 2.

Place fabric to be gathered under presser

foot to the right of the presser foot.

Sew a row of stitching, keeping the raw edge

of fabric aligned with the right edge of foot.

The stitches automatically cause the fabric

to gather. Suitable for light to medium weight

fabrics.

To gather and attach gathered fabric in

one step

Look closely at the gathering foot to see a

slot on the bottom.

When using the slot, you can gather the

bottom layer of the fabric while attaching it to

a flat top layer, such as the waistband on a

dress bodice.

- Remove the presser foot holder and attach

gathering foot.

- Place the fabric to be gathered with right

side up under the foot.

- Place top layer of the fabric right side

down in the slot.

- Guide the two layers as illustrated.

1. Use the all purpose foot to sew straight

lines 1cm (3/8 inch) apart, across the area

to be smocked.

2. Knot the threads along one edge.

Pull the bobbin threads and distribute the

gathers evenly. Secure the threads at the

other end.

3. Reduce the tension, if necessary and sew

decorative pattern stitches between the

straight seams.

4. Pull out the gathering stitches.

SMOCKING

Remove the presser foot holder, and attach

the darning foot to the presser foot holder bar.

The lever (a) should be behind the needle

clamp screw (b). Press the darning foot on

firmly from behind with your index finger and

tighten the screw (c).

Move the drop feed control to " " to lower

the feed dogs.

First sew around the edges of the hole (to

secure the threads). Working from left to

right, sew over the hole in a constant and

continuous movement.

Turn the work by 1/4 and sew over the first

stitching moving the work slower over the

hole to separate the threads and not form

big gaps between the threads.

Darning

Please Note: Free motion darning is accomplished without the sewing machine internal feed

system. Movement of the fabric is controlled by the operator. It is necessary to coordinate

sewing speed and movement of fabric.

FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING

* The Darning/ Embroidery foot accessory is

optional. It is not included with this machine.

3.5~5.0

Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the

stitch width as desired.

Stitch along the outline of the design by

moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to

maintain a constant speed.

Fill in the design working from the outline

towards the inside. Keep the stitches close

together.

You will get longer stitches by moving the

hoop faster and shorter stitches by moving

the hoop more slowly.

Secure with a reinforcement stitches at the

end by press Auto-lock button.

Select the zigzag stitch pattern and adjust

the stitch width as desired. Sew at a constant

speed, moving the hoop slowly along the

lettering.

When the letter is finished. Secure with a

reinforcement stitches at the end by press

Auto-lock button.

* Embroider hoop is not included with the

machine.

Monogramming

Embroidery

FREE MOTION DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING

1. Place the two pieces of fabric with the right

side together and sew with the straight stitch.

2. Open the seam allowances and presses it

flat.

3. Place the center of the presser foot on the

seam line of the joined pieces of fabric and

sew over the seam.

1. Separate the folded edges of the fabric

pieces with a gap of 4mm (1/8 inch) and

baste them onto a piece of thin paper or

water-soluble stabilizer sheet.

2. Align the center of the presser foot with

the center of the two pieces of fabric and

begin sewing.

3. After sewing, remove the paper.

Thin paper

Basting

FAGOTING

PATCHWORK STITCHING

1. Select the pattern.

2. Pressing the mirror button.

LCD will display the mirror function and the

machine will sew the reflected pattern until you

press the mirror button again.

Please Note:

- Pattern 17-23 cannot be mirror imaged.

- Mirror imaged patterns can also be combined with other patterns.

A. Normal pattern sewing.

B. Mirror pattern sewing.

MIRROR

Patterns

A B

1. Insert the twin needle.

* The twin needle is optional. It is not include

with the accessories.

2. Follow the instructions for single-needle

threading using the horizontal spool pin.

Thread through the left needle.

Set the second spool pin (included with the

accessories) into the hole on the top of the

machine. Thread through remaining points,

making certain to omit the thread guide

above the needle and pass thread through

the right needle.

2.0~5.0

Attention: When using twin needles, use the all purpose foot regardless of what kind of

sewing foot will be carried out. Use only twin needle assemblies with max. 2mm needle

distance.

4. Before sewing adjust the stitch width, Turn

the handwheel to check the needle clearance,

so that needle does not hit the needle plate.

When sewing with twin needle, always

proceed slowly, and make sure to maintain

a low speed to insure quality stitching.

TWIN NEEDLE (Optional)

3. Thread each needle separately.

Please Note: Make sure that the two

threads used to thread the twin needle

are of the same weight. You can use

one or two colors.

Please Note: When sewing with twin

needle, always proceed slowly, and

make sure to maintain a low speed to

insure quality stitching.

5. Select a stitch pattern and start to sewing.

Utility and decorative patterns 01-16, 24-60

can be used.

Sewing result will be a pattern with two

parallel stitch lines.

* The walking foot accessory is optional. It is n ot

included with this machine.

Always try to sew first without the walking

foot accessory which should be used only

when necessary.

It is easier to guide the fabric and you have a

better view of the seam when using the standard,

regular foot on your machine.

Your sewing machine offers excellent stitch quality

on a wide range of fabrics from delicate chiffons

to multiple layers of denim.

The Walking Foot accessory equalizes the

feeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric

and improves the matching of plaids, stripes

and patterns. It also helps to prevent uneven

feeding of very difficult fabrics.

1. Lift the presser foot lifter to raise the presser

foot bar.

2. Remove the presser foot holder by unscrewing

(counterclockwise) the presser bar attaching

screw.

3. Attach the Walking Foot to the machine as

follows:

- The arm (a) should fit into above the needle

screw and clamp (b).

- Slide the plastic attaching head (c) from

your left to right so that it is fitted into the

presser foot bar.

- Lower the presser foot bar.

- Replace and tighten (clockwise) the presser

bar attaching screw.

- Make sure both the needle screw and the

presser bar attaching screw are tightly

secured.

4. Draw the bobbin thread up and place both the

bobbin thread and the needle thread behind

the walking foot attachment.

WALKING FOOT (Optional)

MEMORY

1. When you turn the machine "ON", the LCD screen

displays " ".

2. Press the " " button to enter the memory mode,

and store the combinations of character or decorative

stitches.

3. Press the " " button to select any desired pattern

group among " " on the LCD screen. Then

You can change

the stitch length, width, or choose the Auto-stop, mirror

function if desired.)

press

the desired pattern number (E.g.13). (

Repeat step 3 for more patterns to be stored in the

memory.

Combining patterns

Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the

sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time.

This is convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be used often.

Please Note:

- Multiple patterns selecting from pattern mode " " can be combined and sewn together.

- All the units in the memory can be edited to set its function such as Stitch length, Stitch width,

Mirror and Auto-lock.

The machine has a program memory that can retain 30 units of stitches.

The Direct mode patterns and pattern 17-23 can not be memorized.

Direct

Patterns

MEM

Patterns

MEM

Please Note: When the memory the full with 30

units of patterns, the machine will beep to signal it.

4. Use the arrow " " or " " button to check what

you have programmed.

Patterns

MEM

While in the memory mode, press the " " button or

the " " button until the stitch number you have

selected is displayed, then add the new stitch or

change the stitch length, width, Auto-stop or mirror, if

desire.

MEMORY

If you wish to delete a certain stitch within in the memory

mode, use the " " button or " " button until the

actual stitch number is displayed.

Press the " " button to delete the selected pattern

and the next pattern in the back will move forward.

Clearing patterns

Adding patterns

Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing the

machine if you do not press the " " button again when you have completed your

selection.

5. Press the " " button to leave the memory mode

and return to the Direct mode.

Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern

1. Press the " " button to enter the memory mode.

The machine will be positioned at the first programmed

stitch.

Direct

2. Press foot controller. The machine will start to sew

from first entered pattern.

On the LCD screen, sewing stitch data is indicated.

3. If you wish to check what is programmed or if you

wish to start sewing a few stitches in the memory

mode, use the " " button or " " button.

You can use the Auto-lock " " function when the

sewing machine is stopped.

Please Note: If you wish to repeat your stitch combination without having the machine

stop press the Auto-lock " " button to cancel the Auto-Stop in the memory mode.

The " " will disappear from the LCD screen.

4. Press the " " button to leave the memory mode

and return to the Direct mode.

Patterns

MEM

MEMORY

Bobbin winding

When the bobbin winder spindle is activated for

bobbin winding (in the rightmost position) this icon

appears on the LCD screen as a reminder.

WARNING FUNCTIONS

Instruction icon display

- When operating correctly: 1 beep

- When the memory is full 30 units of pattern: 2-short beeps

- When operating incorrectly: 3-short beeps

- When the sewing machine is in trouble and can't sew: 8 seconds short beeps

It means that the thread is twisted or jammed and the hand wheel axle can't move. Please look

through the "Trouble shooting guide" on page 63/64 to find the solution. After the problem has

been solved, the machine will continue to sew.

Warning beeping sound

Please Note: If the problem is still not solved, please contact your local dealer.

Attention: During the sewing, if the thread get jammed inside the hook stopping the needle

from moving and you continue pressing the foot control, the security switch will stop the

machine completely. In order to restart the sewing machine, you will have to turn the on/off

switch to the OFF position and then ON again.

Return bobbin winder spindle to left

If you press any button on the machine when the

bobbin is full or the bobbin winder is in the right

position, then the machine will beep 3 times as a

warning. Return the bobbin winder spindle to the

left position.

Lowering the buttonhole lever

When you select any buttonhole pattern or darning

pattern, LCD screen will show the icon " ". It is

to remind you to lower the buttonhole lever.

Attention: Turn the power switch off and wait until the lamp has cooled down before

touching it.

REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB

1. loosen the screw (b) on

the left side of the sewing head and remove

the face plate (c).

Remove plug (a),

2. If the machine is equipped with a 5W lamp,

replace the bulb as follows:

Pull light bulb downward to remove.

Replace the bulb with same type rated 5W.

Replace the face plate and tighten the screw.

Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen

and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result.

If the front panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a

soft, dry cloth.

Do not use any organic solvents or detergents.

If the surface of the sewing machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in mild detergent, squeeze it out

firmly and then wipe the surface. After cleaning it once in this way, wipe the surface again with a

dry cloth.

Cleaning the screen

Cleaning the sewing machine surface

Attention: Disconnect the machine from the wall outlet before carrying out any maintenance.

Cleaning the hook

If lint and bits of thread accumulate in the hook, this will interfere with the smooth operation of the

machine. Check regularly and clean the stitching mechanism when necessary.

1. Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin.

2. Clean the bobbin holder with a brush.

MAINTENANCE

3. Remove the needle, presser foot and

presser foot holder.

Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin.

Remove the screw holding the needle

plate and remove the needle plate.

4. Lift up the bobbin case and remove it.

5. Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin

case with a brush. Also clean them, using

a soft, dry cloth.

6. Replace the bobbin case into the hook race

so that the tip (a) fits to the stopper (b) as

shown.

MAINTENANCE

Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place

of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer.

Problem

Cause

Correction

Upper

thread

breaks

Lower thread

breaks

Skipped

stitches

Needle

breaks

Loose

stitches

Seam

gather or

pucker

1.The machine is not threaded correctly.

2.The thread tension is too tight.

3.The thread is too thick for the needle.

4.The needle is not inserted correctly.

5.The thread is wound around the spool

holder pin.

6.The needle is damaged.

1.The bobbin case is not inserted correctly.

2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.

3.The lower thread tension is too tight

1.The needle is not inserted correctly.

2.The needle is damaged.

3.The wrong size needle has been used.

4.The foot is not attached correctly.

5.The machine is not threaded correctly.

6.The presser foot pressure is not strong

enough.

1.The needle is damaged.

2.The needle is not correctly inserted.

3.Wrong needle size for the fabric.

4.The wrong foot is attached.

5.The needle clamp screw is loose.

6.The presser foot that is used is not

appropriate for the type of stitch that

you wish to sew.

7.The upper thread tension is too tight.

1.The machine is not correctly threaded.

2.The bobbin case is not correctly threaded.

3.Needle/ fabric/ thread combination is

wrong.

4.Thread tension is wrong.

1.The needle is too thick for the fabric.

2.The stitch length is adjusted wrong.

3.The thread tension is too tight.

1.Select a finer needle.

2.Readjust the stitch length.

3.Loosen the thread tension.

1.Check the threading.

2.Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.

3.The needle size must suit the fabric and

thread.

4.Correct the thread tension.

1.Insert a new needle.

2. Insert the needle correctly (flat side

towards the back).

3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and

fabric.

4.Select the correct foot.

5. Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten the

screw.

6. Attach the presser foot that is appro-

priate for the type of stitch that you wish

to sew.

7.Loosen the upper thread tension.

1. Remove and reinsert needle(flat side

towards the back).

2.Insert a new needle.

3.Choose a needle to suit the thread.

4.Check and attach correctly.

5.Rethread the machine.

6.Adjusting the presser foot pressure.

1. Remove and reinsert the bobbin case

and pull on the thread. The thread should

pull easily.

2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case.

3. Loosen lower thread tension as described.

1.Rethread the machine.

2.Reduce the thread tension (lower number).

3.Select a larger needle.

4.Remove and reinsert the needle (flat side

towards the back).

5.Remove the reel and wind thread onto

reel.

6.Replace the needle.

Reference

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Page 10

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Page 8

Page 9

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Page 10

Page 14

Page 9

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Page 18

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Remove the upper thread and bobbin case,

turn the handwheel backwards and forwards

by hand and remove the thread remnants.

Seam

puckering

Patterns are

distorted

1.The needle thread tension is too tight.

2.The needle thread is not threaded

correctly.

3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric

being sewn.

4.The stitch length is too long for the

fabric.

5.The presser foot pressure is not

correctly adjusted.

1.The correct presser foot is not used.

2.The needle thread tension is too tight.

1.Select the correct foot.

2.Loosen the thread tension .

1.Lossen the thread tension.

2.Rethread the machine.

3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and

fabric.

4.Make stitch dense.

5.Adjusting the presser foot pressure.

The sewing

machine

doesn't

operate

1.The machine is not turned on.

2.The presser foot lever is raised.

1.Turn on the machine.

2.Lower the presser foot lever.

The

machine

jams

The

machine is

noisy

1.Poor quality oil has been used.

2.The needle is damaged.

1.Only use good quality sewing machine oil.

2.Replace the needle.

Uneven

stitches,

uneven

feed

1.Poor quality thread.

2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.

3.Fabric has been pulled.

1.Select a better quality thread.

2.Remove the bobbin case, the thread and

reinsert correctly.

3.Do not pull on the fabric while sewing, let

it be taken up by the machine.

Problem

Cause

Correction

4.Thread is caught in the hook.

3.Slight humming sound coming from

internal motor.

3.Normal.

5.The feed dogs are packed with lint.

1.Thread is caught in the hook.

2.The feed dogs are packed with lint.

3.Connect the power line plug to the electric

outlet.

3.The machine is not plugged in.

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Reference

Remove the upper thread and bobbin case,

turn the handwheel backwards and forwards

by hand and remove the thread remnants.

01 3.5 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T

02 0.0 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T

03 3.5 0.0~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T

04 3.5 1.0~6.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T

05 3.5 0.0~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T

06 5.0 0.0~7.0 2.0 0.3~4.5 T

07 5.0 2.0~7.0 1.0 0.3~4.5 T

08 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T

09 5.0 3.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 E

10 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T

11 3.5 2.5~7.0 2.0 0.5~4.5 F

12 3.5 2.5~7.0 1.0 0.5~4.5 F

13 3.5 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T

14 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T

15 7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 A

16 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 A

17 5.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 D

18 5.0 2.5~5.5. 0.5 0.3~1.0 D

19 7.0 5.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 D

20 6.0 3.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~2.0 D

21 6.0 3.0~7.0 1.5 1.0~3.0 D

22 7. 0 7.0,6.0,5.0 - - D

23 7.0 3.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~2.0 D

24 7.0 5.5~7.0 2.0 0.3~1.0 A

25 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A

26 7.0 2.5~7.0 1.0 1.0~2.0 A

27 7.0 2.5~7.0 1.5 1.0~3.0 A

28 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A

29 7.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 0.3~1.0 A

30 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A

31 7.0 4.0~7.0 0.5 0.5~1.0 A

32 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.5~1.0 A

33 7.0 4.0~7.0 0.5 0.5~1.0 A

34 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 A

35 6.0 5.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A

36 6.0 3.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A

37 6.0 3.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A

38 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T

39 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T

40 7.0 3.0~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 T

: Adjustments can be made.

Functions

Presser

Foot

Stitch Pattern

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Utility

stitches

Buttonhole

stitches

Satin

stitches

Auto-lock

Mirror/Presser foot

Twin needle

Reverse

Width (mm) Length (mm)

Memory

QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART

Cross

stitches

Decorative

stitches

41 7.0 3.0~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 T

42 5.0 3.0~7.0. 2.5 1.5~4.5 A

43 7.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 T

44 7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T

45 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T

46 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T

47 7.0 2.5~7.0 1.5 1.0~3.0 A

48 6.0 3.5~7.0 1.5 1.5~3.0 T

49 7.0 2.5~7.0 1.0 1.0~4.5 T

50 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 2.0~3.0 A

51 5.0 4.5~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A

52 5.0 3.5~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A

53 7.0 2.5~7.0 3.0 1.5~3.0 A

54 7.0 3.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T

55 7.0 3.5~7.0 2.0 1.5~3.0 T

56 7.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 1.5~3.0 A

57 7.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 A

58 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 T

59 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 T

60 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.0 1.0~3.0 T

: Adjustments can be made.

Functions

Presser

Foot

Stitch Pattern

Auto Manual Auto Manual

Auto-lock

Reverse

Width (mm) Length (mm)

Memory

Decorative

stitches

QUICK ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART

Mirror/Presser foot

Twin needle

EN - 05/2013

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