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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Enclosed Accessories After opening the box, check that the following accessories are enclosed. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. Accessories The following items should also be enclosed in the box. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot controller: Model N5V This foot controller can be used on this machine model NX-400. ● The screw of the presser foot holder is available through your authorized dealer (Part co
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Front view 2 3 1 4 D 5 6 C B 7 8 A 0 9 1 Thread guide plate / 2 Thread guide cover 9 Knee lifter mounting slot Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when Plug the knee lifter in
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ———————————————————————————————————————— Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Needle and presser foot Right-side/rear view section 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 8 5 8 5 7 7 6 6 1 Buttonhole lever 1 Presser foot dial Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of and bar tacks. pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric. 2 Thread guide discs 2 Handle Pass the thread throu
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. 2 3 5 1 4 6 1 Start/stop button CAUTION Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of ● Do not press the thread cutter button after sewing while the button is depressed. When sewing is the threads have already been cut, otherwise stopped, the needle is lower
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Operation panel The operation panel, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the LCD (liquid crystal display) and keys for specifying various sewing settings. 1 4 5 2 6 7 3 8 9 0 1 LCD (liquid crystal display) 7 OK key Settings for the selected stitch and error messages for incorrect operations appear in the LCD. Use keys 2 Press this key to apply the selected item. through 9, described below, to
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX ———————————————————————————————————————————————————Enclosed Accessories Optional Accessories The following are available as optional accessories. 1. 2. 3. 1. Side cutter Part code: SA177,XC3879-002 2. Quilting guide Part code: SA132, XC2215-002 3. Wide table Part code: SA537,XC4541-051 Memo ● To obtain optional accessories or parts, contact your sales representative or the nearest authorized service center. 1
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Introduction Thank you for purchasing this sewing machine. Before using this sewing machine, carefully read the “Important Safety Instructions” (page 6), and then study this manual for the correct operation of the various functions. In addition, after you have finished reading this manual, store it where it can quickly be accessed for future reference. Sewing Machine Features 1 4 5 2 6 3 1 Easy upper threading Since the spool
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Contents Enclosed Accessories ................................................................................................ Cover A Accessories .............................................................................................................................................Cover A Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions .......................................................... Cover B Front view ..............
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— SEWING BASICS .............................................................................................45 Sewing ...............................................................................................................................46 General sewing procedure ...................................................................................................
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Reinforcement Stitching ..................................................................................................100 Triple stretch stitching ................................................................................................................................... 100 Bar tack stitching .............................................................................................................................
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Important Safety Instructions When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: Read all instructions before using. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1. The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric s
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs an approved fuse must be fitted in the plug. NOTE The plug served from the main lead must be des
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING OUR MACHINE Your machine is one of the most advanced computerized household sewing machines. 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 hand wheel, thread take- up lever, needle, or other moving parts. 2. Remember to tu
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX 1 GETTING READY The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter. Turning the Machine On/Off .................................................................................10 Understanding the LCD Screens .............................................................................12 Changing the Machine Settings ............................................................................
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn the sewing machine on and off. Power supply precautions 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
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Turning on the machine Turning off the machine When you are finished using the sewing machine, Make sure that the sewing machine is turned turn it off. In addition, before transporting the sewing 1 off (the main power switch is set to “O”), and machine to another location, be sure to turn it off. then plug the power supply cord into the power supply jack on the right side of the Make sure that the machine is not sewing. m
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Understanding the LCD Screens The LCD screen, located on the front at the right of the sewing machine, displays the settings for the selected stitch and error messages if operations are performed incorrectly. When the sewing machine is turned on, the LCD comes on and the following screen appears. 3 1 4 2 5 1 Presser foot that should be used 2 Single or twin need
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the LCD. When you are finished with the help screen, 6 press (OK key). Turn on the sewing machine. 1 The initial stitch screen appears again. Note ● For details on each topic, refer to the corresponding page in this Operation Manual. The LC
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CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX GETTING READY ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Changing the Machine Settings Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed. Press (OK key). 6 Changing the settings The initial stitch screen appears again. The general procedure for changing machine settings is described below. Turn on the sewing machine. 1 The LCD comes on. Press (settings key) in the operation 2 panel. The settin
