Inserting the Needle ..........................................................................................................................................7
Checking the Needle .........................................................................................................................................8
Changing the Presser Foot .................................................................................................................................8
Converting to Free-arm Style .............................................................................................................................9
Steadying the Machine ......................................................................................................................................9
THE CONTROLS ...............................................................................................................10
Reverse Sewing Lever ......................................................................................................................................14
Drop Feed Lever (if the machine is equipped with a drop feed lever) ..............................................................14
THREADING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................15
Winding the Bobbin ........................................................................................................................................15
Using the Needle Threader (models equipped with a needle threader) ............................................................19
Quick Thread-Setting System FAST START BOBBIN (models equipped with a quick thread-setting system) ....20
Drawing up the lower thread ..........................................................................................................................21
Sewing with a Twin Needle ............................................................................................................................21
Tension of the Thread .....................................................................................................................................22
CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, NEEDLES AND THREAD COMBINATIONS .....................24
Please Read Before Sewing .............................................................................................................................25
Blind Hem Stitching ........................................................................................................................................27
Changing the Light Bulb ..................................................................................................................................38
Repacking the Machine ...................................................................................................................................42
INDEX ...............................................................................................................................43
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