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KNOWING YOUR
SEWING MACHINE
SEWING BASICS
UTILITY STITCHES
APPENDIX
Basic Sewing and Mending Machine
Operation Manual
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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: “Read all instructions before using.” DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. 2. Always unplug before changing the light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts. WAR
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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study the manual before using the machine. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE For safe operation 1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take- up lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Remember to turn off the power switch and unplug the cord when: Operation is completed Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts A power failure occur
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—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— CONTENTS CONTENTS .........................................................................................................................3 1. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ..........................................................5 NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ....................................................5 The main parts ...............................................................................................
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BUTTONHOLE SEWING ...................................................................................................31 Making the buttonhole .................................................................................................................................... 31 Adjusting buttonhole stitching ........................................................................................................................ 32 Button sewing .....................................................
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The main parts g Built-in handle a Buttonhole fine-adjusting screw (page 32) Turn the buttonhole fine-adjusting screw to adjust h Spool pin (page 10 and 13) buttonhole stitching when it is not uniform. The spool pin holds the spool of thread. b Pattern selection dial (page 22) i Bobbin winder (page 10) Turn the pattern selection dial to select the number
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Flat bed attachment Needle and presser foot section The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment. 1 Lift the bottom of the flat bed attachment a toward you, and then pull the flat bed attachment out to remove it. a Flat bed attachment b Storage compartment a Presser foot holder assembly The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder Note assembly. ● Put the accessories in the bag, and then b Presser foot screw store the bag inside the compartment.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— ACCESSORIES The following accessories are stored in the flat bed attachment. We have designed these accessories to help you be able to carry out most sewing tasks. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model KD-1902, N This foot controller can be used on the following machine models: VX-1435/LX-3125. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer. (Part code: 132730-122) ● A replacement
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USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Power supply precautions 1 Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the power supply. WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for the power source. Using other power sources may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to the machine. ● Turn off the main power and remove the plug in the following circumstances: When you are away from the machine After using the machine When the power fails during use When the machine does not operate co
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— To turn off the machine, set the main power c switch to “ ”. Foot controller The sewing lamp goes off when the machine is turned off. CAUTION ● When connecting the foot controller, be sure to turn off the sewing machine in order to Note prevent the machine from accidentally being ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing started. machine is being operated, turn off the sewing machine and unplug the power When you p
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THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin 1 This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin. 1 Pulling it in as far as possible. a Pre-tension disk b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine. ● We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use th
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. g Lower threading Install the bobbin wound with thread. CAUTION ● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the CAUTION needle and resulting in injury. ● Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle
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Open the shuttle cover behind the flat bed Pull the trailing thread through the slot, down b e attachment at the front of the machine. and to the left, as shown below, until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring. 1 a Tension spring a Flat bed attachment b Shuttle cover Hold the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert f Remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch the bobbin case into the shuttle race, and then c toward you and pulling it out from the shuttle release the latch. ra
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Upper threading Set the upper thread and thread the needle. a Spool pin b Thread guide (rear) c Thread guide (front) d Thread take-up lever CAUTION ● Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle. Raise the presser foot using the presser foot Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and a c lever. then put a spool of thread on this pin. CAUTION ● If the spool of thread is
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While holding the thread as shown below, f pull it between the tension discs. Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. a 1 Guide the thread through the thread take-up g lever from right to left. a Upper thread While holding the end of the upper thread, b raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise). a Thread take-up lever Put the thread behind the needle bar thread h guide above the needle. The thread can easil
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION ● Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Neve
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CAUTION Replacing the needle ● The appropriate fabric, thread and needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the oval combinations are shown in the table on the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined previous page. If the combination of the to be straight according to the instructions in 1 fabric, thread and needle is not correct, “Checking the needle” . particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to Turn off the sewing machin
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— Hold the needle with your left hand, and then While holding the needle with your left hand, d f use a oval screwdriver to turn the needle use the oval screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the clamp screw by turning it clockwise. needle. Note ● The needle can be removed by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much, the needle
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Sewing with a twin needle (Option) We have designed your machine so you can sew with the optional twin needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. The stitches available for twin-needle sewing are straight stitches 6 through 10 and zigzag stitch 2. 1 CAUTION ● Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: X57521-021). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent ne
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ————————————————————————————————————————— REPLACING THE PRESSER FOOT CAUTION ● Always turn off the power before you change the presser foot. If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will start and you may be injured. ● Always use the correct presser foot for the stitch pattern you have chosen. If you use the wrong presser foot, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. ● Only use presser feet that have
