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1 Bobbin winder (Page 16)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.

2 Spool pin (Page 16, 21)

This holds the spool of thread.

3Thread guide (Page 16, 21)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.

4 Thread take-up lever (Page 21)

5Hole for extra spool pin (Page 25)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the twin needle.

6Stitch width dial (Page 15)

This controls the stitch width.

7Upper tension-control dial (Page 25)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

8Thread cutter (Page 28)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

9Needle threader (Page 22)

(This is only available on certain models.)

0Quick-set bobbin (Page 19)

(This is only available on certain models.)

AFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 10)

B Presser foot (Page 9)

CReverse sewing lever (Page 15)

You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction.

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DPattern selection dial (Page 11)

You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want.

EStitch length dial (Page 14)

This controls the stitch length.

F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (Page 35)

GHandwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

HMain power and sewing light switch (Page 8)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.

IFoot controller jack / socket (Page 7)

Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply.

JPresser foot lever (Page 21)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

KFoot controller (Page 8)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.

Parts Code for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051

Foot Controller: Model KD-1902

Parts Code: XC7359-021 (110/120V Area)

XC7438-221 (220/240V Area)

XC7456-221 (U.K.)

XC7455-021 (Australia, New Zealand)

WARNING

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Connecting Plugs

1Connect the foot controller plug to the machine.

2Connectoutlet. the power supply plug to a wall

Note

???When leaving the machine unattended, the main switch of the machine should be switched off or the plug must be removed from the wall outlet.

???When servicing the machine, or when removing covers or changing bulbs, the

machine must be unplugged. (For U.S.A. only)

???This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to 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 to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Main Power and Sewing

Light Switch

This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off.

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2

1 Turn on (toward the ???I??? mark)

2 Turn off (toward the ???O??? mark)

Foot Controller

When you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. When you press harder, the machine???s speed will increase. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop. You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use.

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1 Foot controller

CAUTION

???Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.

Note

(For U.S.A. only)

???Foot Controller: Model KD-1902

This foot controller can be used for Model XL-3500, XL-2600, XL-3510, XL-2610, XL-3520, XL-2620.

Checking the Needle

The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing.

???Checking the Needle Correctly

Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Dispose of any bent needles safely.

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1 Parallel space

2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)

Replacing the Needle

CAUTION

???Turn the main power switch off before you change the needle. If you leave the main power on and step on the foot controller, the machine will start and you may be injured.

???Only use sewing machine needles for home use. Other needles may bend or break and cause injury.

???Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and cause injury.

1Remove the power supply plug from the outlet.

2Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up.

3Lower the presser foot lever.

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1 Presser foot lever

4Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle.

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2

1 Screwdriver

2 Needle clamp screw

???Do not use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged.

5With the flat side of the needle toward the back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Next, tighten the needle clamp using the screwdriver.

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1 Screwdriver

2 Needle Stopper

3 Needle

Put the twin needle in the same way.

CAUTION

Changing 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 been designed to be used with this machine. Using any other presser foot may cause accident or injury.

You will have to change the presser foot depending on what you want to sew and how.

??? Snap-on Type

1Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise), and then raise the presser foot lever.

2Release the foot by raising the lever at the back of the holder.

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1 Presser Foot

3Put a different presser foot on the needle plate so that the bar on the presser foot is in line with the slot on the shank.

4Lower the presser foot lever and fix the presser foot onto the shank. If the presser foot is in the correct place, the bar should snap in.

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1Shank

???Presser Foot Installation Orientation

CAUTION

???If the presser foot is not installed with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may bend or break the needle and cause injury.

Flat Bed Attachment

The accessories are stored in a compartment inside the flat bed attachment.

1Slideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to

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1 Flat bed attachment

2 Storage compartment

Note

???Put the accessories inside a bag, and then store the bag inside the compartment. If the accessories are not in a bag, they may fall out and be lost or damaged.

Using a Free-arm Style

Free-arm sewing is convenient for sewing tubular and hard-to-reach areas. To change your machine to the free-arm style, lift out the flat bed attachment.

1Slide the flat bed attachment to the left to release it.

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1 Flat bed attachment

THE CONTROLS

Pattern Selection Dial

CAUTION

???When you use the pattern selection dial to choose a pattern, turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to set the needle in the highest position. If the needle is in the down position when you turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may be damaged.

??? 35 Stitches (only available on certain models)

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1 Pattern selection dial

2 Chosen pattern number

Stitch Length Dial

Depending on the selected stitch, you may need to adjust the stitch length for best results.

The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25 inch).

THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE STITCH. With the ???0??? setting, material is not fed. This is used when sewing a button.

The ???F??? range is for making a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch), which is used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. The position needed for making the satin stitch varies according to the material and thread being used. To determine the exact dial position, first test the stitch and length settings on a scrap piece of fabric to observe the feeding of the material.

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CAUTION

???If the stitches are bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length, otherwise the needle may break and cause injury.

Stretch Stitching

???35 Stitches

Selecting a Stretch Stitch

Setting the stitch length dial to ?????? or ?????? changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch.

???25 Stitches

Selecting a Stretch Stitch

Setting the stitch length dial to ?????? changes the selected pattern to a stretch stitch.

Stitch Width Dial

The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch width. THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE WIDER

THE STITCH.

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1 Stitch width dial

Note

???When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the needle position can be changed from left to right by adjusting the stitch width dial.

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Reverse Sewing Lever

You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and reinforcing seams.

To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as far as possible and hold it in that position while you lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. The machine will then sew forward.

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1 Reverse sewing lever

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1Pre-tension disk

2Bobbin winder shaft

1Put the spool of thread on the spool pin and pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.

CAUTION

???If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may tangle on the spool pin.

2Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.

3Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin.

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1 Spring on the shaft

2 Groove of the bobbin

4While holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine.

5Trim the excess thread above the bobbin.

6Press the foot controller to start.

7When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller.

8Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin.

Note

???The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.

???Immediately after winding the bobbin, it is normal to hear the sound of the clutch engaging when beginning to sew or turning the handwheel.

CAUTION

CAUTION

???Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.

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1 Wound evenly

2 Wound poorly

Lower Threading

???For more details on using the quick-set bobbin, see page 19.

CAUTION

???Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.

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1 Wound evenly

2Wound poorly

???The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type

(part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)).

Actual size

11.5 mm (7/16 inch)

CAUTION

???Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured.

1Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever.

2Slide the button and open the cover.

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1 Cover

2 Slide button

3Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the direction shown by the arrow.

???Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine.

CAUTION

???Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.

???Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re- insert the thread.

4Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown.

Lower Threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin)

This feature is only available on certain models.

CAUTION

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5Reattach the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place.

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???Replace the cover so that the end of the thread comes out from the left side of the cover (as shown by the line in the illustration).

???Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.

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1 Wound evenly

2Wound poorly

???The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)).

Actual size

11.5 mm (7/16 inch)

CAUTION

???Be sure to turn off the power. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine begins to operate, injury could result.

1Follow steps 1 and 2 from ???Lower Threading???.

2Put the bobbin in, feed the end of the thread through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it.

???Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine.

CAUTION

???Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.

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1 Cutter

???Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re- insert the thread.

3Reattach the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in place (see arrow 1), and then press lightly on the right side (see arrow 2) until the cover clicks into place.

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???You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. If you want to draw up the bobbin thread before you start to sew, follow the procedure in ???Drawing up the Lower Thread??? (page 24).

1 Spool pin

2 Thread guide (back)

3 Thread guide (front)

4 Thread take-up lever

5 Mark on the handwheel

CAUTION

???Make sure you thread the machine properly. Otherwise, the thread could tangle and break the needle.

1IMPORTANT:

Raise the presser foot using the presser foot lever.

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1 Presser foot lever

2Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up.

???If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Be sure to turn the handwheel so that the mark on the wheel points up before threading the sewing machine.

3Pullon thisup pin.the spool pin and put a spool of thread

CAUTION

???If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.

4Feed the upper thread as shown in the illustration above. Pass the thread through both thread guides: the back one first, and then the front one.

5Make sure you guide the thread through the thread take-up lever from right to left.

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1 Thread take-up lever

6Putneedle.the thread behind the guide above the

???The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand.

1 Needle bar thread guide

7IMPORTANT:

Thread the needle from front to back leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm (2 inch).

???If your sewing machine is equipped with a needle threader, use the needle threader to thread the needle (see next section).

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1 5 cm (2 inch)

Note

???If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread can not be wrapped around the thread take-up lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread.

???If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems.

Using the Needle Threader (for models equipped with a needle threader)

This feature is only available on certain models.

1Turnlever.the power off and lower the presser foot

2Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the handwheel points directly up.

1 Needle holder

2 Needle threader lever

Note

???When you use the needle threader, make sure the needle holder is in the highest position, otherwise the hook may be damaged.

3While lowering the needle threader lever, hook the thread onto the guide.

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1 Needle holder

2 Needle threader lever

3 Guide

4Pull down the needle threader lever as much as possible, and then turn the lever toward the back of the machine (away from you). Make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the needle and grabs the thread.

1 Hook

2 Thread

???Hold the thread in front of the needle to make sure that the hook grabs it.

5While lightly holding the thread, turn the needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (toward you). The hook will pull the thread through the needle.

6Raise the needle threader lever and pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through the needle toward the back of the sewing machine.

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CAUTION

???The needle threader can only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11-100/16. Check the table on page 26 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If you are using transparent nylon mono-filament thread, you can only use needles in the range of 90/14-100/16.

???You can not use the needle threader if you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle.

When using these needles or threads you will need to thread the needle by hand. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading.

Drawing up the Lower Thread

1While lightly holding the end of the upper thread, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) by hand to lower and then raise the needle.

2Pullthread.on the upper thread to draw up the lower

3Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads and put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot.

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1 Upper thread

2 Lower thread

???Quick-set Bobbin Threading

This is only available on certain models.

You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in.

1Pass the thread along the slit in the direction of the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it.

??? The bobbin cover should still be removed.

2Draw up the lower thread as described in the previous steps 1 to 3.

3Replace the bobbin cover.

Sewing with a Twin Needle

We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches.

CAUTION

???Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: X57521-021). Other needles could break and damage the machine.

???When using the twin needle, make sure the stitch width is not set above 3 since this may cause the needle to hit the needle plate and break.

???Make sure that the needle does not strike the presser foot.

???Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you.

???When using the twin needle, make sure you use the zigzag presser foot only.

???Attaching the Twin Needle

Attach the twin needle in the same way as a single needle (see page 8). The flat side of the needle should face toward the back and the rounded side should face toward you.

???Attaching the Extra Spool Pin

Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the machine. Put the second spool of thread onto the extra spool pin.

???Twin Needle Threading

You should thread each needle separately.

1Thread the left needle.

Follow the same instructions for threading a single needle (see page 21).

2Thread the right needle.

Thread the right needle in the same way that you threaded the left needle using the thread from the spool on the extra spool pin, but do not pass the thread through the guide above the needle before you pass it through the eye of the right needle.

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1 Left needle thread passes through the needle bar thread guide

2Right needle thread passes in front of the needle bar thread guide

Thread Tension

The tension of the thread will affect the quality of your stitches. You may need to adjust it when you

Memo

???We recommend that you do a test sample on scrap of a fabric before you start to sew.

???Correct Tension

Correct tension is important as too much or too little tension will weaken your seams or cause puckers on your fabric.

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1 Surface of fabric

2 Back of fabric

3 Upper thread

4 Lower thread

5 Loops appear on surface of fabric

6Loops appear on back of fabric

???Upper Tension is too Tight

Loops will appear on the surface of the fabric.

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Solution

Reduce the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a lower number.

???Upper Tension is too Loose

Loops appear on the back of the fabric.

3 Needle bar thread guide

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Note

Models Equipped with a Needle Threader

???You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine.

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Solution

Increase the tension by turning the upper tension control dial to a higher number.

Straight Stitching

*Turn the stitch width dial to adjust the needle position. Setting the dial to 5 selects the left needle position; setting the dial to 0 selects the right needle position.

??? Starting Sewing

1Turn the pattern selection dial to choose the stitch number you want. You also need to set the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch or Triple Stretch Stitch.

2Raise the needle to its highest position and lift the presser foot lever.

3Pullpresserthefoot.upper thread though the toes of the

4Put the fabric under the presser foot and position the needle 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the edge of the fabric.

5Lower the presser foot.

6To back tack, push down the reverse sewing lever as far as possible, and then press the foot controller to start reverse sewing. Release the foot controller to stop sewing.

7Release the reverse sewing lever and start sewing in the forward direction by pressing the foot controller.

???You can use reverse sewing for locking the end of seams and to strengthen a stitch.

CAUTION

???Make sure the needle does not hit a pin or any other object during sewing. The thread could tangle or the needle could break, and you may be injured.

??? Changing Sewing Direction

1Stop the machine at the point where you want to change direction with the needle still in the fabric.

2Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric to its new direction using the needle as a pivot.

3Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new direction.

???Finishing Sewing

You can use stitching to lock the threads at the end of the seam or to strengthen a stitch.

1Stitch to the end of the seam and stop.

2Push the reverse sewing lever and stitch backwards for 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the end of the fabric.

??? Removing the Material from the Machine

1Stop the machine.

Raise the needle to its highest position and make sure that the thread take-up lever is also in its highest position.

2Lift the presser foot and pull the fabric out gently to the left hand side.

3Cut both threads with the thread cutter on the left hand side of the machine

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4To prepare the machine for the next seam, pull about 10 cm (4 inch) of thread through the toes of the presser foot toward the back of the machine.

???Top Stitching and Stretch Materials

You can use a straight stitch for top stitching and sewing lightweight fabrics.

You can use a triple stretch stitch for sewing stretch fabrics.

Zigzag Stitching

???Zigzag Stitch

Turn the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and then start sewing.

We recommend that you sew using the Straight Stitch at the beginning and end of zigzag stitches. (This acts as a reinforcement stitch.)

???Satin Stitch

Setting the Zigzag Stitch length in the ???F??? range produces a satin stitch (close zigzag stitch). The Satin Stitch can be used for making buttonholes and decorative stitches. Set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, set the stitch length in the ???F??? range, and set the stitch width dial between 0 and 5.

Blind Hem Stitching

You can use the Blind Hem Stitch to finish the edge of a project, like the hem of a pair of trousers, without the stitch showing. Use the Blind Hem Stitch when sewing on non-stretch fabrics, and the Stretch Blind Hem Stitch for stretch fabrics.

1Bothfabric.threads should be the same color as the

2Fold back the hem, as shown in Fig. A. Then fold the edge of the fabric as in Fig. B. Leave a 6 mm (15/64 inch) overlap at the edge.

3Set the pattern selection dial to the Blind Hem Stitch or Stretch Blind Hem Stitch, and then set the stitch length.

4Sew on the fold as in Fig. C.

5When the fabric is unfolded you will have a

Blind Hem Stitch as shown in Fig. D.

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1 Right side of fabric

2 Wrong side of fabric

3 10 mm (3/8 inch)

4 5 mm (3/16 inch)

Note

???The Stretch Blind Hem Stitch is useful for stretch fabrics.

Shell Tuck Stitching

The Shell Tuck Stitch can be used to sew a picot (lace-like) edge on lightweight fabric.

1SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to the Shell Tuck

2Adjust the thread tension so that it is tighter than normal.

3Place the fabric under the presser foot so that it will be sewn along the bias, with the straight stitches sewn on the seamline and the zigzag stitches sewn slightly over the folded edge.

4Sew at a slow speed.

Elastic Stitching

You can use the Elastic Stitch for mending, sewing elastic or joining fabric. Each is explained below. Set the pattern selection dial to the Elastic Stitch.

??? Mending

1Set the stitch length dial between ???F??? and 2.5.

2Place the reinforcement fabric under the area you want to mend.

3Following the line of the tear, sew using the

Elastic Stitch as shown.

??? Sewing Elastic

1Place the elastic on the fabric.

2As you sew, stretch the elastic in front of and behind the presser foot.

???Joining Fabric

You can use the Elastic Stitch to join two pieces of fabric together and it is very effective when sewing knitted fabrics. If you are using nylon thread, the stitch will not be visible.

1Put the edge of the two pieces of fabric together and center them under the presser foot.

2Sew them together using the Elastic Stitch.

Make sure you keep the two fabric edges close together.

Double Action Stitching

These stitches are used for joining two pieces of fabric, such as when making patchwork. Set the pattern selection dial to the Double Action Stitch, Bridging Stitch, or Rampart Stitch.

Patchworking

These stitches are used to join two pieces of fabric while leaving a space between their edges.

1Fold over the edges of the two pieces of fabric for the hem and baste the edges to a thin piece of paper leaving a small space between them.

2Set the pattern selection dial to the Smocking

Stitch, Fagoting Stitch, or Decorative Stitch.

3Stitch along the edge, pulling both threads slightly when beginning to sew.

Use thicker than normal threads for sewing.

4After sewing, remove the basting and the paper. Finish by tying knots on the reverse side at the beginning and the end of the seams.

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1 First needle drop

Overedge Stitching

You can use these stitches to join together seams and finish them in one operation. The Overlock Stitches are also useful for sewing stretch materials while the Arrowhead Stitch is ideal for sewing the edge of a blanket.

1Setstitch.the pattern selection dial to an overedge

2Put the fabric under the presser foot so that the seamline (or arrowhead point) is approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) to the left of the center of the presser foot. This stitch works best with a seam allowance of approximately 5 mm (3/16 inch) as this allows the right (zigzag) side of the stitch to overlock the cut edge of the fabric.

3If the seam allowance is wider than the stitch pattern, trim away any excess fabric after stitching.

A finished Elastic Overlock Stitch is shown in the illustration below.

Feather Stitching

Use the Feather Stitch as a decorative top stitch when embroidering or when hemming blankets, tablecloths, or draperies.

1SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to the Feather

2Place the fabric right side up and sew 1 cm (3/8 inch) from the edge of the fabric.

3Trim close to the stitching.

The stitch will prevent the fabric from unravelling.

Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitching

This stitch can be used wherever a zigzag stitch would be used to sew heavyweight stretch fabrics. The Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch can also be used as a decorative top stitch. Set the pattern selection dial to the Triple Zigzag Stretch Stitch.

Making a Buttonhole

Memo

???We recommend that you practice making a buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric before you try it on an actual garment.

???When making buttonholes on soft fabrics, place a stabilizer material on the underside of the fabric.

1Using tailor???s chalk, mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric.

2Attach the buttonhole foot and push the frame back until it stops with the plastic insert at the front of the frame.

CAUTION

???If the presser foot is not installed with the correct orientation, the needle may strike the presser foot, which may bend or break the needle and cause injury. (See page 9 for the correct presser foot orientation.)

3You need to sew the front bar tack first. Line the bar tack mark under the center of the presser foot and match it up to the two lines on the presser foot.

??? Making a Buttonhole

1.Set the pattern selection dial to ???a???.

2.Lower the presser foot and sew 5 to 6 stitches.

3.Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the stitches and then raise the needle from the material.

1.Turn the pattern selection dial to ???b???.

2.Sew the length of the tailor???s chalk line.

3.Stop the machine when the needle is at the left side of the stitch and then raise the needle.

1.Turn the pattern selection dial to ???c??? (same position as in step 1).

2.Sew 5 to 6 stitches.

3.Stop the machine when the needle is at the right side of the stitch and then raise the needle from the material.

Step 4 (Right side)

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1.Set the pattern selection dial to ???d???.

2.Sew the right side until the needle reaches the stitches sewn in step 1.

???Securing the Stitching and Cutting the Buttonhole

1To secure the stitching, turn the material 90 degrees counterclockwise and sew straight stitches to the end of the front bar tack of the buttonhole.

2Remove the material from the machine. We recommend that you put pins across both ends of the buttonhole to prevent the stitches from being cut.

3Cut an opening in the middle of the buttonhole with the seam ripper tool. Be careful not to cut through any stitches.

CAUTION

???When using the seam ripper to open the buttonhole, do not put your hand or finger in the path of the ripper. The seam ripper may slip and you may be injured.

Adjusting Buttonholes

If the stitching on the two sides of the buttonhole is not the same, you can make the following adjustments.

1Set the stitch length dial between "F" and 1.5 and sew the buttonhole on a scrap piece of fabric to observe how the material is fed.

2If the right side of the buttonhole is too coarse or fine, adjust the feeding of the material with the stitch length dial.

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1 Right side

2 Shorter

3 Longer

3After obtaining a satisfactory feed on the right side, stitch the buttonhole and observe the feeding.

4If the left side is too coarse or fine compared with the right side, adjust the buttonhole fine- adjustment screw as described below.

If the left side is too coarse, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the ??? direction.

If the left side is too fine, turn the buttonhole fine-adjustment screw with a large screwdriver in the + direction.

???This adjustment ensures both sides of the buttonhole are the same.

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1 Stitch length dial

2 Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw

3 Left side

4 Buttonhole appearance

Sewing Buttons

1Measure the distance between the buttonholes and set the pattern selection dial to the Zigzag Stitch, and set the width you want.

2Removeoutlet. the power supply plug from the

3Change the foot to the button sewing foot.

4Place the darning plate on the needle plate.

5Connectoutlet. the power supply plug into the wall

6Put a button between the foot and the fabric and make sure that the needle enters the holes without hitting the button. If it hits, see step

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7At a slow speed, sew about 10 stitches.

8Remove the material from the machine. Cut the upper and lower threads and tie both threads at the back of the material.

CAUTION

???Make sure the needle does not hit the button during sewing. The needle may break and you may be injured.

Zipper Insertion

You can use the zipper foot to sew different types of zippers, and can easily position it to the right or left side of the needle.

When sewing the right side of the zipper, attach the shank to the left pin of the zipper foot. When sewing the left side of the zipper, attach the shank to the right pin of the zipper foot.

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1 Zipper foot

2 Right pin for sewing the left side of the zipper

3 Left pin for sewing the right side of the zipper

1Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight Stitch. Set the stitch length between 2 (1/16 inch) and 3 (1/8 inch). Set the stitch width at 2.5 (3/32 inch).

2Lower the presser foot lever and fix either the left or right pin of the zipper foot onto the shank.

3Fold the edge of the material 2 cm (3/4 inch) and place the zipper under the folded section. Lower the needle into the notch located either on the left or right side of the zipper foot.

CAUTION

???Turn the handwheel by hand to make sure the needle does not hit the zipper foot before you start sewing. Choosing a different stitch will cause the needle to hit the presser foot and break, and you may be injured.

4Sew from the bottom of the zipper toward the top on both sides. The needle should be positioned on the zipper side of the foot for best results.

CAUTION

???Make sure the needle does not hit the zipper during sewing. If the needle hits the zipper, the needle may break and you may be injured.

Gathering

Stitch

Stitch Name Pattern Length

[mm (inch)]

1SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to Straight

2Loosen the tension of the upper thread so that the lower thread lies on the underside of the material.

3Sewstitches.a single row (or many rows) of straight

4Pull the lower threads to gather the material.

Darning

1Remove the power supply plug from the outlet. Put the darning plate on the needle plate. Connect the power supply plug to the wall outlet.

2SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to the Straight

3Put the section you want to darn under the presser foot together with fabric for reinforcement.

4Lower the presser foot.

5Begin sewing by alternating between gently drawing the work away from you and pulling it toward you.

6Repeat this motion until the darn section is filled with parallel lines of stitching.

Appliqu??s

You can create an applique by cutting a different piece of fabric into a shape and using it as a decoration.

1Baste the cut design to the fabric.

2Carefully sew around the edge of the design with a zigzag stitch.

3Cutstitching.away any fabric that is left outside the

4Remove the basting, if necessary.

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???Make reinforcing straight stitches at the beginning and the end of the zigzag stitching.

CAUTION

???Be careful that the needle does not hit a pin during sewing. The needle could break, and you may be injured.

Monogramming and

Embroidering

??? Preparing for Monogramming and Embroidering

1Remove the power supply plug from the outlet. Place the darning plate on the needle plate, and reconnect the power supply plug to the wall outlet.

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3Draw the lettering (for monogramming) or design (for embroidering) on the surface of the fabric.

4Stretch the fabric between embroidery hoops as firmly as possible, with the underside of the fabric on the bottom of the inside hoop.

5Put the work under the needle and lower the presser bar with the foot removed.

6Pull the lower thread up through the starting position by turning the handwheel and make a few holding stitches.

7Grip the hoop with your thumbs and forefingers while pressing the fabric with your middle and third fingers and supporting the outside of the hoop with your little fingers.

CAUTION

???Keep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles.

???Monogramming

1Sew by moving the hoop slowly along the lettering at a constant speed.

2Secure with a few straight stitches at the end of the last letter.

CAUTION

???Keep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles.

??? Embroidering

1Stitch the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop.

2Fill in the design alternating from the outline of the design to the inside and from the inside to the edge of the outline until the design is completely filled in. Keep the stitching close together.

Memo

???You can make long stitches by moving the embroidery hoop rapidly and short stitches by moving it slowly.

3Secure with a few straight stitches at the end of the design.

CAUTION

???Keep fingers away from moving parts, especially needles.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Using the Walking Foot

This foot is very useful for sewing materials such as vinyl cloth, synthetic leather, thin leather, etc. These materials are difficult to feed when sewing. The walking foot prevents these materials from crumpling, slipping or sticking between the presser foot and the material.

Note

???Only use the walking foot with straight or zigzag stitches. Do not use other patterns. Reverse stitches can not be sewn with the walking foot.

1Removeoutlet. the power supply plug from the

2Raise the needle and the presser foot.

3Loosen the presser foot screw to remove the presser foot holder.

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1 Screwdriver

2 Presser foot holder

3 Presser foot screw

4Attach the forked section of the connecting lever to the needle clamp, and fit the walking foot to the presser bar.

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3 Needle clamp

5Lower the presser foot lever and then tighten the presser foot screw.

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1 Presser foot screw

CAUTION

???Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you may be injured.

???Before you start sewing, make sure you turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not hit the presser foot.

???Be careful not to touch the needle, otherwise you may be injured.

Note

???When sewing with the walking foot, sew at medium to low speeds.

Using the Quilting Foot

The Quilting Foot is useful for darning and free-motion machine quilting.

1Removeoutlet. the power supply plug from the

2Raise the needle and the presser foot.

3Loosen the presser foot screw to remove the presser foot holder.

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1 Screwdriver

2 Presser foot holder

3 Presser foot screw

4Attach the quilting foot, making sure that part A shown in the illustration is above the needle clamp screw. Then lower the presser foot lever and tighten the presser foot screw.

???Make sure that the needle clamp screw is firmly tightened.

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1 Presser foot screw

2 Needle clamp screw

CAUTION

???Be careful not to touch the needle, otherwise you may be injured.

???Use a screwdriver to tighten the presser foot holder screw securely. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and you may be injured.

???Before you start sewing, make sure you turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to check that the needle does not hit the presser foot.

5Put the darning plate on the needle plate.

Connect the power supply plug to the wall outlet.

6SetStitch.the pattern selection dial to the Straight

???Before starting to sew, draw the quilting design on the fabric.

7Use both hands to keep the fabric firmly stretched and move the fabric to sew over the drawn design.

3Attach the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot.

4Position the presser foot over the fabric and sew as shown in the illustration below.

??? Achieving an Accurate Seam Allowance

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1 Quilting design

8The length of the stitch depends on how quickly you move the fabric and on the

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machine???s sewing speed. Sew while moving the fabric slowly.

Using the 1/4-inch

Quilting Foot

You can use the 1/4-inch Quilting Foot to sew fixed seams when piecing together a quilt.

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1 Seam allowance 6.5 mm (1/4 inch)

1Removeoutlet. the power supply plug from the

2Set the pattern selection dial to the Straight

Stitch. Set the stitch length between 2 (1/16 inch) and 2.5 (3/32 inch). Set the stitch width at 2.5 (3/32 inch) (center).

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1 Beginning of stitching

2 Align this mark with the edge of the fabric. 3 End of stitching

4Align this mark with the edge of the fabric.

???Quickly Stitch Together a Quilt

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1 Top of fabric

2 Seam 3.2 mm (1/8 inch)

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MAINTENANCE

Changing the Light Bulb

CAUTION

???Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine before you change the light bulb. If the main power switch is on when you change the light bulb, you may get an electric shock. If the machine is on and you step on the foot controller, you may be injured.

???To avoid burns, let the light bulb cool down before you change it.

1Removeoutlet. the power supply plug from the

2Loosen the screw on the back of the sewing head. Then remove the light cover from the machine.

3Replace the sewing light bulb.

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1 Bulb

2 Loosen

3 Tighten

4Put the light cover back on and fasten the screw.

Cleaning

CAUTION

???Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it, otherwise you risk getting an electric shock or being injured.

1Switch the machine off and unplug it.

2Raise the needle and the presser foot.

3Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle.

4Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you to remove the needle plate cover.

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1 Needle plate cover

5Using a coin, remove the two screws.

Lift up the needle plate as shown in the illustration, and then slide the needle plate to the left to remove it.

1 Use a coin or screwdriver

6Graspthe left.the bobbin case, and then lift it out to

7Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust from the race and its surrounding area.

1 Cleaning brush

2 Race

??? Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.

8Insert the bobbin case so that the projection on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.

1 Projection

2 Spring

9Install the needle plate, sliding it to the right to secure it, and then tighten the screws.

Make sure that the tab on the left side of the needle plate is aligned with the notch in the bobbin case.

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2 Notch

3 Screws

0Install the needle plate cover.

Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the notches in the needle plate, and then slide the cover back into position.

CAUTION

???Never use a bobbin case that is scratched; otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XC8993-021), contact your nearest authorized service center.

???Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break.